Fun Kids Activities in Houston this Weekend of May 9, 2025
Our top picks for Fun Kids Activities in Houston this Weekend of May 9 include:
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TOP PICK – Plan Ahead For FREE Boys Trial Class at Houston Ballet on May 18
Image credit: Houston Ballet Academy
Do you know a boy interested in dance like me? Join me and register them for Houston Ballet Academy’s Free Boys Trial Class – an exciting opportunity for young boys to discover the strength and beauty of ballet! Here, you and the kids can take sample classes, meet the instructors, and ask any questions you might have about their workshops.
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Free Events For Kids in Houston this Weekend
Houston Ballet: Ballet Under the Stars
Miller Outdoor Theatre and Houston Ballet invite you to Ballet Under The Stars, featuring two enchanting performances this weekend. Prepare to witness breathtaking dance that showcases the artistry and innovation that have defined Houston Ballet for over two decades.
Heights Mercantile Mother’s Day Market
The annual Mother’s Day Market is back at Heights Mercantile, ready to shower moms like me with love and offer delightful treasures.
Discover unique finds perfect for celebrating the mothers in your life, or even indulge in a little something special for yourself.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Month Celebration
Image credit: POST Houston
Get ready for POST Houston’s all-day Asian American and Pacific Islander Month Celebration. Enjoy thrilling sumo and martial arts demonstrations, the skillful artistry of Kendama showcases, and a kaleidoscope of dance performances featuring K-pop, Polynesian, and Bollywood beats. To top it all off, witness the creativity and flair of a cosplay fashion competition.
Energy Realty Movie Night: Moana 2
Let the kids stay up past bedtime this weekend to watch an outdoor screening of Moana 2 at Terry Hershey Park. Starting at 7 pm, there will be food trucks, games, and more community fun. Don’t forget your lawn chairs or blankets.
A Mother’s Day Market
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with the whole family at Sugar Land’s specially curated market for moms, sisters, friends, and self-care. Expect to do some shopping, wellness and relaxation activities, and plenty of taking photos. There will also be booths for sips and treats.
Fun Kids Activities in Houston this Weekend of May 9 – Friday
ARTECHOUSE presents Time & Space
Explore TIME AND SPACE at ARTECHOUSE, a mind-bending exhibition featuring three unique journeys into the universe’s mysteries.
You can witness “Beyond the Light,” an award-winning collaboration with NASA that showcases breathtaking images from the James Webb and Hubble telescopes across eight immersive installations.
You’ll also have the chance to contemplate existence itself in “Eternal Life,” created with the Nobel Prize Museum, and lose yourself in the mesmerizing choreography of light in Shohei Fujimoto’s “Intangible Forms.”
Sugar Land Jazz Fest
Get ready for a weekend of grooves at the Sugar Land Jazz Fest! Discover new sounds, savor delicious bites, and soak in an atmosphere brimming with energy and excitement. I honestly can’t wait!
Jurassic Giants in Houston Zoo – Save Money on Zoo Admission!
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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.
Texas Crab Festival 2025
This weekend is going to get crabby! Enjoy delicious seafood with the whole family and have plenty of family-friendly fun. There will be wiener dog races, a 5k fun run, a 2-step dance contest, a washers tournament, and a crab gumbo cookoff!
You can also walk around over 90 booths featuring food, rats, and crafts. Don’t forget to take a chance at their raffle contest!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical
Enjoy a family-friendly performance of Diary of a Wimpy Kid the Musical this weekend.
Kids aged 2nd grade and up will be able to relate to Greg, a middle schooler determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. Watch out if his plans succeed or if they lead him to sacrifice his one true friend.
Fun Kids Activities in Houston this Weekend – Saturday, May 10
Mother’s Day Weekend at Bayou Bend
Celebrate Mother’s Day with the kids at Bayou Bend! Harpists Hope Cowan and Naomi Hoffmeyer will be holding special performances for the visiting families. You can also take self-guided tours through the exhibits that tell the story of motherhood in early America.
Don’t forget to grab some complimentary cookies and lemonade.
Willy Wonka KIDS
Looking for a fantastically fun weekend outing? This production of Willy Wonka KIDS is it! Join Charlie Bucket on his extraordinary adventure through Wonka’s wondrous factory.
Things to Do in Houston with Kids this Weekend – Sunday, May 11
Beyond Bouquets Festival
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Honor those who nurture with a vibrant Sunday at the Houston Botanic Garden! Groove to the lively midday concert by Yelba’s Variety Band and engage in heartwarming “Mommy and me” crafts in the Family Fun Zone. You can also explore a curated market of local artists and vendors and even take home select plants with expert advice from the Garden’s team.
Your ticket also unlocks the entire Garden, including the captivating “Rich Soil” and “Habitat” exhibitions, so make the most of it.
Candy Making Class at PapaBubble
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Get ready for a candy adventure at Papabubble this weekend. Step behind the scenes and witness the magic of candy making firsthand. Expert artisans will reveal the secrets behind crafting delightful treats, and then, the best part, you and the kids will get to create your very own lollipops or image candy to take home and savor!
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