Things to do in Houston (7/31/23-8/6/23)
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There are so many local events going on this weekend that kids of all ages can enjoy. Take a look at the list below to see events, games, shows, and more going on this week (July 31st through August 6th) in Houston, TX.
Monday, July 31, 2023
Houston Arboretum: Animal Tales at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (weekly)
Miller Outdoor Theater: Macbeth at 8:15 p.m.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Bellaire Library: Babies and Books Storytime at 10:15 a.m. (weekly)
Dairy Ashford Roller Rink: Cheap Skate Day from 12-6 p.m. (weekly)
Houston Arboretum: Special Classes (fee)
Levy Park: Family Storytime & Craft at 10am (weekly)
Miller Outdoor Theater: Much Ado About Nothing at 8:15 p.m.
M-K-T in The Heights: Trail Mix Show at 10:00am (600 N. Shepherd Drive)
Houston Astros Game
Evelyn’s Park: Art in the Park at 10:00am
Black Swan Free Yoga on Skylawn at 11:00am (Address: 401 Franklin St.)
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Barnes & Noble (West Grey): Kids' Storytime at 11:00 a.m. (weekly)
Bellaire Library: Little Listeners Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. (weekly)
Bellaire Nature Center: Story Time at 4pm (weekly)
Miller Outdoor Theater: Macbeth at 8:15 p.m.
Houston Astros Game
Nature Discovery Center: Nature Story Time at 4:00pm
Levy Park: Japan Junction at 8:30pm
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Blue Willow Bookshop: Storytime at 9:30 a.m. (weekly)
Houston Arboretum: Tiny Trekkers at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (weekly - fee)
Buffalo Soldiers National Museum: Free on Thursdays from 1-5 p.m. (weekly)
Children's Museum of Houston: Free on Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. (weekly)
Czech Center Museum Houston: Free on Thursdays from 2-4 p.m.
Discovery Green: Park After Dark at 7:00pm
Holocaust Museum Houston: Free on Thursdays from 2-5 p.m.
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Free on Thursdays from 2-5 p.m. (weekly)
Houston Museum of African American Culture: Free on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Health Museum: Free on Thursdays from 2-7 p.m.
The Museum of Fine Arts: Free on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Levy Park: Children's Bingo at 4:30 p.m. (weekly)
Miller Outdoor Theater: Much Ado About Nothing at 8:15 p.m.
Main Street Theater: Present Laughter at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, August 4, 2023
Houston Museum of African American Culture: Free on Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dairy Ashford Roller Rink: Play n Skate from 10am-12pm (weekly)
Children's Museum of Houston: BASF Kids' Labs from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (register online - Fridays)
Miller Outdoor Theater: Macbeth at 8:15 p.m.
Main Street Theater: Present Laughter at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Brazos Bookstore: Story Time at 10:30 a.m. (weekly)
Brazos Bookstore: Find Waldo Party at 3:00 p.m.
Houston Museum of African American Culture: Free on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bellaire Nature Discovery Center: Tree ID Walk from 10-11 a.m. (1st Saturday of the month)
Discovery Green: Rocket Dog - Yard Games from 10:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Levy Park: Young Audiences of Houston - Yoga for Kids at 1pm, Photography Workshop at 9:00am
Children's Museum of Houston: Power Up - The Musical from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Miller Outdoor Theater: Much Ado About Nothing at 8:15 p.m.
Main Street Theater: Present Laughter at 7:30 p.m.
Houston Zoo: Member Morning
Sunday, August 6, 2023
Discovery Green: Rocket Dog - Yard Games at 10:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
Main Street Theater: Present Laughter at 3:00 p.m.
Museum of Fine Arts Houston: Family Zone 1:00-4:00pm
Additional things to do:
Sam Houston Boat Tour (make reservations)
Note: Please check the details of each event to verify all events as they’re subject to change and to get more details.
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