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Kid-Friendly Things to Do in Houston in April 2025
Free Events in Houston this April
Toddler Tuesday at Discovery Green
Downtown – FREE
Tuesday, April 1, through Tuesday, April 29, 2025 (Tuesdays)
Toddlers and their caretakers enjoy a morning of interactive story time, costumed character meet and greets, activities, and soft play equipment from Toddler Towns and activities from Collab Lab. Visit the website here.
Czech Center Museum Houston Annual Czech Spring Festival
Museum District
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Join a special day filled with traditional music, dancing, delicious food, and an incredible community atmosphere. Visit the website here.
Henshaw House Centennial Celebration at Nature Discovery Center
Bellaire
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Celebrate the 100th birthday of the historic Henshaw House with resident party animals for a birthday party like no other with food, DJ and other entertainment, cake walk, Discovery Room visits, raffle, toss games, and activities for the whole family! Visit the website here.
Good Oil Days Oil Boom Festival
Main Street, Humble – FREE
Saturday, April 5, 2025
This annual festival is set to have an array of family-friendly events for every member of the family. Visit the website here.
Neighborhood Community Day at The Menil Collection
Montrose – FREE
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Visitors are invited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Cy Twombly Gallery and enjoy a free afternoon of art, music, poetry, and family activities in celebration of the museum’s vibrant neighborhood. Visit the website here.
Energy Fest
Addicks Park & Ride, Energy Corridor
Addicks Park & Ride, Energy Corridor– FREE
Saturday, April 5, 2025
A vibrant celebration featuring live music, food, and family-friendly fun in the Energy Corridor. Visit the website here.
Sesame Street Live! at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
Downtown
Saturday, April 5, 2025
At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide & seek. Visit the website here.
My First Orchestral Concert at Miller Outdoor Theater
Museum District – FREE
Tuesday & Wednesday, April 8 & 9, 2025
The Prelude Music Foundation invites school communities and families with young children to an interactive, educational, and engaging live-music event designed especially for our youngest audience members, sponsored in part by the City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board! Visit the website here.
Disney On Ice Let's Dance! at NRG Stadium
Southwest Houston
Thursday, April 10 through Sunday, April 13, 2025
Mickey and his pals are rocking the DJ table and you’re on the guest list! Feel the electric atmosphere as they remix favorite Disney tunes into colorful worlds. Visit the website here.
38th Annual Art Car Festival & Parade presented by Team Gillman
Downtown – FREE
Thursday - Sunday April 10-13, 2025
The oldest and largest festival of its type in the world takes over Houston April 10-13, 2025! Featuring multiple days of excitement and creativity, The Orange Show's Houston Art Car Festival & Parade presented by Team Gillman features over 250 mobile masterpieces designed and created by artists, individuals, schools, non-profits, corporations and anyone with a dream and a set of wheels. Visit the website here.
Chappell Hill Bluebonnet Festival
Main Street and Providence, Chappel Hill – FREE
Saturday & Sunday, April 12 & 13, 2025
Celebrate Bluebonnet season in Texas at the annual Bluebonnet Festival in downtown historic Chappell Hill. Visit the website here.
Traders Village Comicon
Northwest Houston– FREE
Saturday & Sunday, April 12 & 13, 2025
Get ready for an epic weekend of geekdom at Traders Village Houston’s Comicon! Visit the website here.
Easter Fest at P-6 Farms
Montgomery
April 12 & 13 and April 18 & 19, 2025
P-6 Farms Easter Festival promises families some Texas-sized fun with photo ops, an Easter egg hunt, visits from the Easter bunny, a cow train, hayrides, farm animals, duck races, and courtyard activities. Visit the website here.
Easter at Blessington Farms
Simonton
April 12 & 13 and April 18 & 19, 2025
Children can hunt for eggs with candy and treats, enjoy baby bunny encounters, and visit with the Easter Bunny. Visit the website here.
EggTivities at The Woodlands Children's Museum
The Woodlands
Friday & Saturday, April 18 & 19, 2025
Children are invited to participate in a delightful array of Easter-themed activities and a visit with the Easter Bunny. Visit the website here.
Earth Day at Discovery Green
Discovery Green – FREE
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Visitors are invited to learn more about solar, wind, water and other forms of renewable energy with all the fun interactive art and activities Houston has come to expect from Discovery Green. Visit the website here.
20th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Vendor Market at 7 Acre Wood
Conroe – FREE
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Celebrate Easter at 7-acre woods by hunting Easter eggs, visiting the petting zoo, playing mini-golf, zipping down the zipline, and more for FREE. Visit the website here.
Puranava Indian Culture Fest at Pearland Town Center
Pearland – FREE
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Enjoy an outdoor Indian Art & Culture Fest and celebrate Indian culture with arts performances, art exhibits, hands-on activities, kids zone, a bazaar with food and local vendors, and more. Visit the website here.
Earth Day at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Memorial Park– FREE
Saturday, April 19, 2025
This Earth Day celebrate our amazing planet through art! Join a day of creativity to explore nature through poetry, drawing, photography, and more. Make your own nature journal, learn from our community partners, go on nature hikes, and enjoy all kinds of Earth-friendly crafts and activities. Visit the website here.
Cirque for Kids at the Houston Symphony
Jones Hall, Downtown
Saturday, April 26, 2025
See Jones Hall transform into a magical circus wonderland is this family-friendly show designed especially for kids aged 3–8 (but parents will love it too!). Visit the website here.
San Jacinto Day Celebration
San Jacinto Monument, La Porte – FREE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Enjoy a day of fun, reenactments, and living history activities celebrating the 189th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Visit the website here.
The Grand Kids Festival
Downtown Cultural Arts District, Postoffice Street between 20th and 23rd Streets. Galveston– FREE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
A celebration of folk art and families, the Grand Kids festival offers an unforgettable experience with live entertainment on indoor and outdoor stages, over 40 interactive activity booths, and hands-on exhibits that bring history and creativity to life. Visit the website here.
Conroe KidzFest
Heritage Place, 500 Metcalf St., Conroe – FREE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
KidzFest offers an array of diverse activities, interactive villages, stage acts and hands-on fun. Visit the website here.
Sylvan Beach Festival
Sylvan Beach Park, 8121 N Bayshore Dr, La Porte
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Bring your friends and family out to Sylvan Beach Festival for a day of fun in the sun by the bay! Featuring live music plus a Free Family Fun Zone complete with inflatable obstacle courses and games, food, vendors, carnival, Gator Country animal shows, cook-offs, pageants, and more! Visit the website here.
RailFest Model Train Rally at Galveston Railroad Museum
Galveston
Saturday & Sunday, Apr 26 & 27, 2025
A family event featuring model trains of all sizes and immersive fun for all ages. Visit the website here.
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