Top Kids Events in Houston July 4-6, 2025
Check out our top picks for Kids Events in Houston for July 4 – July 6.
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Free Events For Kids in Houston this Weekend
Kemah Boardwalk 4th of July Celebration
Get ready to celebrate July 4th with a bang at the Boardwalk!
You can groove to live music throughout the day, with Kalico playing from 2-6 PM and Clutch City taking the stage from 7-11 PM, while Uncle Sam on stilts roams from 5-9 PM.
For an even more spectacular view of the fireworks, consider a Boardwalk Beast Cruise (tickets $40, purchased on-site, boarding at 9 PM on a first-come, first-served basis) or elevate your experience with a Boardwalk FantaSea Dinner Cruise (tickets purchased online at BOARDWALKFANTASEA.COM).
You can celebrate all weekend long with a special Patriot Pass, so be sure to check online soon for ticket purchases!
When: Friday, July 4, 2025
Where: Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp Ave, Kemah, TX 77565
How Much: Free entrance to the boardwalk
Liberty on the Lawn
Head to Liberty on the Lawn at Redemption Square on Friday for an evening packed with excitement. Enjoy vibrant live music, delicious offerings from a variety of food vendors, and fantastic kid’s entertainment.
This celebration wraps with a sky show that lights up the night. For more display times and tips, check out our full Houston Fireworks Guide.
When: Friday, July 4, 2025 | 5 pm – 9 pm
Where: Redemption Square, Assay St, Houston, TX 77044
How Much: Free
Rosenberg’s Family 4th Celebration
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The Family 4th Celebration is back for its 26th anniversary at Seabourne Creek Nature Park in Rosenberg. Enjoy a completely free evening packed with live entertainment, fantastic food, and fun activities.
Sway to the high-energy tunes of Steel Country on the main stage. Then, prepare for a breathtaking fireworks display that will light up the sky. Remember to bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and bug spray to grab the best spots!
When: Friday, July 4, 2025
Where: Seabourne Creek Park, 3831 TX-36, Rosenberg, TX 77471
How Much: Free
Fun Kids Activities in Houston this Weekend of July 4 – Friday
Freedom Over Texas
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This July 4th, join the celebration with Freedom Over Texas, a six-hour extravaganza packed with thrilling festivities and electrifying live concerts. Experience a grand display of local, regional, and national talent, culminating in a magnificent, musically choreographed “Texas-sized” fireworks finale that will light up the night sky.
This iconic event is the city’s signature celebration, drawing massive crowds for an unforgettable day. Be part of a vibrant atmosphere, enjoying fantastic entertainment, while also contributing to a great cause, as a percentage of food and beverage sales will support the Houston Food Bank. So, join me in all the festive fun!
When: Friday, July 4, 2025 | 9:30 am – 10 pm
Where: Downtown Houston
How Much: Free – $10
4th of July on Skylawn
This Independence Day, elevate your experience with a rooftop party offering a spectacular vantage point for the city’s “FREEDOM OVER TEXAS” fireworks show. Enjoy dazzling Cirque performers, complimentary balloon artists, and face painting.
You can also feast on delicious food, grab a drink from multiple rooftop bars, and groove to live performances by the Houston Brass Band and Alias Band, jamming out to all your favorite hits.
Remember to head to the west side rooftop lawn area at 9 PM for the best firework views, and please note, large bags, outside food, and beverages are not permitted, but blankets and towels are welcome, and I recommend bringing some to ensure your comfort.
When: Friday, July 4, 2025 | 5 pm – 10 pm
Where: POST Houston, 401 Franklin St, Houston, TX 77201
How Much: $20 early bird admission | Free for kids 5 and under
Kidpendence Day Party
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Parents and kids, get ready to ignite your July 4th with a star-spangled celebration bursting with patriotic fun! You can high-five heroes, blast off with explosive science, and dance under a confetti sky.
Catch Captain America’s story time at 11 AM in the Parent Resource Library, or Lady Liberty’s story time exploring themes of determination and strength. Don’t miss the Kidpendence Science Show at noon on the Patio, featuring fiery lycopodium and a liquid nitrogen finale, followed by a red, white, and blue confetti dance party at 1 PM in Kids’ Hall Alcove.
When: Friday, July 4, 2025 | 9 am – 6 pm
Where: Children’s Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004
How Much: Included in general admission
Red, White, and Boom
Constellation Field is hosting “Red, White and BOOM,” offering you and your loved ones a full day of patriotic fun. Enjoy fantastic live music presented by Bud Light, delicious food from open concession stands, and endless entertainment across the field, including face painting, inflatables, a playground, a splash pad, and even MoonShot Alley.
As dusk falls, prepare for a breathtaking, Texas-sized fireworks display that will paint the Sugar Land sky in vibrant colors.
When: Friday, July 4, 2025 | 6 pm – 10 pm
Where: Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77498
How Much: $14
For more things to do on the 4th of July, check out our compilation of the best events here!
Brick Rodeo
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For LEGO fans, this is one of the July events in Houston you won’t want to miss. Brick Rodeo is rolling into town, showcasing hundreds of incredible custom models and displays crafted entirely from LEGO bricks. Get to see intricate creations and even have the chance to chat with talented builders from across Texas and the nation.
Don’t forget to visit the vendor’s area, where you can find something fantastic to take home and build yourself, extending the fun long after the event.
When: Friday, July 4 – 6, 2025
Where: Houston Marriott Sugar Land, 16090 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479
How Much: Starts at $20
Rosenberg ImagineNation Kid Expo
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Step into a world of superheroes, princesses, Legos, comics, Funko Pops, food, and so much more at the ImagineNation Kid Expo! There will be so many things to do, so fill up with energy and get ready to let the day go by with so much fun.
Mark this on your calendar now for what to do in Houston this July with your kids!
When: Friday, July 4 – 6, 2025
Where: Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4310 TX-36 S, Rosenberg, TX 77471
How Much: $10 – $30
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Jurassic Giants in Houston Zoo – Save Money on Zoo Admission!
Something bigger is coming this March, and I can’t wait! Unleash your inner paleontologist and immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind prehistoric adventure featuring 6x more Dinosaurs, with 60 NEW dinosaurs at TXU Energy presents Jurassic Giants at the Houston Zoo.
How Much: Starts at $26.95
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