Things to do in Houston (8/7/23-8/13/23)
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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 (August 7th through August 13th) in Houston, TX.
Monday, August 7th
Houston Arboretum: Animal Tales at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (weekly)
Evelyn Park: Bubbles and Board Games at 11am
Levy Park: Zumba by Tiny Fitness at 6:30pm
Party with Barbie at Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown: Showing the new Barbie movie daily at 7pm
Tuesday, August 8th
Bellaire Nature Discovery Center: Reptile Round Up at 10 am
Dairy Ashford Roller Rink: Cheap Skate Day from 12-6 p.m. (weekly)
Levy Park: Family Storytime & Craft at 10am (weekly)
Evenlyn’s Park: Art in the Park at 10am
Houston Arboretum: Discovery Days Eco Explorers at 9:30am
Bellaire Library: Babies and Books Storytime at 10:15am (weekly)
Brazos Bookstore: August Not YA Mama’s Book Club at 6:30pm
Party with Barbie at Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown: Showing the new Barbie movie daily at 7pm
Wednesday, August 9th
Barnes & Noble (West Grey): Kids' Storytime at 11:00 a.m. (weekly)
Bellaire Library: Little Listeners Preschool Storytime at 11 a.m. (weekly)
Dairy Ashford Roller Rink: Cheap Skate Day from 12-6pm (weekly)
Evelyn Park: Bubbles and Board Games at 11am
Children’s Museum Houston: Lorax Pencil Toppers at 11:30am and 3:30pm
Party with Barbie at Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown: Showing the new Barbie movie daily at 7pm
Thursday, August 10th
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)
Discovery Green: Rocket Dog + Park After Dark at 7pm
Czech Center Museum Houston: Free on Thursdays from 2-4 p.m.
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)
Main Street Theater: Rice Village at 7:30 p.m.
Evenlyn’s Park: Art in the Park at 10am
Energy Corridor Farmers Market - Berry + Melon Edition from 4-7pm
Friday, August 11th
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)
Miller Outdoor Theater: Uptown: A Celebration of Soul at 8:30 p.m.
Main Street Theater: Rice Village at 7:30 p.m.
Discovery Green: Anime Matsuri Festival
Evelyn Park: Circle Time at 11am
Dig World Celebrates National Safe Digging Day from 9am-3pm
Saturday, August 12th
Brazos Bookstore: Story Time at 10:30 a.m. (weekly)
Houston Museum of African American Culture: Free on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Miller Outdoor Theater: Incredible India at 8:30 p.m.
Main Street Theater: Rice Village at 7:30 p.m.
Discovery Green: Rocket Dog at 10:30am
Houston Arboretum: Second Saturday Bird Survey at 8 am
Levy Park: Dance and Move with Young Audiences of Houston at 1pm
Evelyn Park: Origami with Japan America Society of Houston at 11am
Children’s Museum Houston: The Infinite Force from 10am-6pm
Opera on Tap’s “Back to School” Season Opening Show at 4pm
Sunday, August 13th
Main Street Theater: Rice Village at 3:00 p.m.
Discovery Green: Rocket Dog at 10:30am
Additional things to do:
Sam Houston Boat Tour (make reservations)
Houston Craft Beer Month
Houston Restaurants Week
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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