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I absolutely love that November in Houston is jam-packed with family-friendly events, from exciting markets and outdoor activities to thrilling shows and fun hands-on activities.
Whether you’re looking for an unforgettable new show, a new year shopping experience, or a chance to get festive, this month has something for everyone. Dive into our ultimate guide to kids’ events in Houston this November to plan your perfect month of fun!
This month’s highlights include some of my favorites, like Blessington Farms Fall Fun, Water Lantern Festival, and more!
This list is grouped by date range for easy browsing and quick planning.
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In case you are wondering about the choice of listings in this article, here is how we make our recommendations.
Also, check out our articles on Kids Eat Free Houston, 100 Things to do in Houston with Kids, Restaurants with Playgrounds in Houston, and Things to do in Houston with Teens!
Kids Events in Houston in November 2026 (6th – 8th November)
Houston Pumpkin Festival – Make fall memories as the Houston Pumpkin Festival fills downtown Houston with colorful pumpkins and gourds, fun rides, and festive photo ops against the city skyline.
2026 Houston AfriFEST – Celebrate African culture through the sounds, flavors, and traditions of the continent at the 13th annual Houston AfriFEST.
8th Annual Bayou City Duck Race – Watch 6,000 rubber ducks race across Buffalo Bayou at AFA’s eighth annual Bayou City Duck Race. Adopt a duck for $5 to support AFA’s work making music matter for thousands of young musicians across Greater Houston.
Image credit: Duck Race
All-Stars Car Show – Daikin Park becomes a full-scale automotive arena for two days in November, filling the field, concourse, Diamond Lots, and surrounding streets with world-class hypercars, headline builds, and immersive brand activations.
How to Train Your Dragon Jr. – Fire-breathing action, epic adventure, and big laughs take the stage in How to Train Your Dragon Jr., based on the DreamWorks Animation hit. Follow young Viking Hiccup as he defies tradition, befriends a ferocious dragon named Toothless, and joins his unlikely friend to save both their worlds.
13th Floor Haunted House – For families with older kids and thrill-seekers, 13th Floor Haunted House packs three separate attractions into one spooky experience: Jason Universe: Survive the Night, Containment: Sector 9, and Cannibals Crossing.
Breakthrough T1D Walk – Come together for the annual Breakthrough T1D Walk, part of a nationwide movement to transform the future for people with type 1 diabetes. Take a meaningful moment at the Breakthrough Mile of Hope, a mile-long path lined with signs honoring members of the T1D community.
ABNC Annual Fall Festival – Fill the day with hands-on fall fun at ABNC’s annual Fall Festival with children’s games and crafts, wagon rides, music and dancers, handmade toys and gifts, and activities such as candle making, butter making, woodcarving, blacksmithing, and rope making.
Fall Festival at Dewberry Farm – Head to Dewberry Farm for a fall day packed with pumpkins, friendly animals, great food, and more than 40 rides and attractions, including one of South Texas’ largest pumpkin patches and an 8-acre corn maze.
Image Credit: dewberryfarm.com
Red, White and Harvest at Froberg’s Farm – Make the most of fall at Froberg’s Farm with a pumpkin patch, corn maze, and plenty of activities for kids, including Berry Funland, the Corn Box, Sand Pit, Froberg Raceway, and flower picking.
Pavilion Palooza World Tour at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Let the kids take over for Pavilion Palooza, a full-venue celebration featuring live shows from the Rock and Roll Playhouse, hands-on activities, and a whole festival of fun to explore together.
Image credit: Hello Woodlands
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Fall Festival : Harvest | Cosecha – Explore the environment, native flora, and Latin American, Latino, and Indigenous art at MFAH’s family-friendly Fall Festival: Harvest | Cosecha, which also celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Cullen Sculpture Garden.
Blessington Farms Fall Fun – Pick the perfect pumpkin, paint it, meet farm animals, take a hay wagon ride, and enjoy more than 20 family-friendly activities at Blessington Farms.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride – Climb aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at the Galveston Railroad Museum for a magical 60-minute round trip from the historic 1932 Union Depot to the North Pole, complete with hot chocolate, a cookie, and a visit from Santa, who presents each guest with the first gift of Christmas.
Phobia Haunted Houses: Kemah Boardwalk – Get ready for a night of spooky thrills at Phobia Haunted Houses: Kemah Boardwalk, featuring two haunted attractions: Doom and Darke Labs.
Redrum Fear Park – Descend into madness at Redrum Fear Park, where four haunted attractions, Cinegore, Twisted Circus, Deadwood Asylum, and Live Industries, deliver innovative scares and ghastly thrills.
Houston’s Got Bollywood – Bombay Express – Experience the many flavors of Indian dance and music in Houston’s Got Bollywood – Bombay Express, a production featuring folk dance, semi-classical, Bolly hop, Indian contemporary dance, and Bollywood fusion.
Image credit: Moksh Community Arts
Phobia Haunted Houses: Beltway – Take on five single attractions at Phobia Haunted Houses: Beltway, including Dawn of the Machine, Mind Control, Genetic Nightmare, Clown Mania, and Darke Institute. The scares continue with Exile, a triple attraction featuring Darke World, Savage Ground, and Contagion.
Beetlejuice – Step into the Netherworld with Beetlejuice, the hilarious musical based on Tim Burton’s beloved film, following strange and unusual teenager Lydia Deetz after she meets a recently deceased couple and a stripe-loving demon.
ARTECHOUSE presents Twilight Zone: Hidden Wonders of the Ocean – Explore the strange and fascinating world beneath the waves at ARTECHOUSE Studio’s immersive exhibition and discover the nightly migration of ocean creatures and their connection to the health of our planet.
Texas Renaissance Festival – Step back into the 16th century at the Texas Renaissance Festival, the nation’s largest and most acclaimed Renaissance theme park and explore live entertainment, master artists and craftspeople, food and drink, hand-powered rides and games, and more.
Moonlight Paddle – Discover Lake Woodlands after dark on a serene, staff-led kayak tour through the softly lit canal and around Aria Island under the stars.
Starlight Swan Rides – Glide along the beautifully lit Woodlands Waterway during this seasonal Starlight Swan Boats experience.
Intro to Mosaic Making at Smither Park – Try your hand at mosaic art in an introductory workshop led by veteran Smither Park artists, where you’ll experiment with colors and shapes to create a unique piece to take home.
Clickbait: A Digital Obsession – Step beyond the screen and explore CLICKBAIT: A Digital Obsession, a first-of-its-kind interactive exhibition that turns the museum into a walkable digital world. Discover 18 large-scale installations exploring social media, AI, deepfakes, and digital identity through hands-on experiences designed for ages 8 to 98.
First Saturday Arts Market – Explore First Saturday Arts Market in the Historic Houston Heights, where local artists showcase original paintings, sculptures, photography, jewelry, and more in a lively open-air setting.
Kids Events in Houston in November 2026 (13th – 15th November)
Diwali – Festival of Lights – Experience the joy and traditions of Diwali at Discovery Green with Tx2 Dance Company through Bollywood dance lessons, spectacular performances featuring styles from across India, hands-on henna art, cultural shopping, and delicious Indian food from local vendors.
Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market – Get a head start on holiday shopping at the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market, where more than 280 merchants offer holiday décor, gourmet foods, apparel, jewelry, specialty gifts, and more.
Disney on Ice: Magic in the Stars – Follow a trail of wishes through the night sky with Disney on Ice: Magic in the Stars, featuring beloved characters and stories from Frozen 2, Wish, Encanto, Aladdin, and The Princess and the Frog.
Image credit: Disney on Ice
University of Houston School of Theatre and Dance presents 10-Minute Play Festival – See some of the best new work from University of Houston students at the School of Theatre & Dance’s 14th annual 10-Minute New Play Festival.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – Follow Hermia into a magical forest filled with hapless young lovers, a feuding Fairy King and Queen, a mischievous sprite, and an uproarious band of amateur actors in Open Dance Project’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
American Diabetes Association presents Step Out Walk: Houston – Join the Step Out Walk to help raise awareness, connect communities, support diabetes prevention and management, and advance the ADA’s vision of a life free of diabetes and its burdens.
Coco Live-to-Film Concert – Follow Miguel into the colorful Land of the Dead in Disney and Pixar’s Coco Live-to-Film Concert as he discovers the strength of family bonds, the importance of finding yourself, and the power of music.
Dolphin Conservation Workshop – Young whale and dolphin lovers can turn their curiosity into hands-on learning at a Dolphin Conservation Workshop from the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network.
Casey Hampton Foundation Youth Mental Health Awareness & Family Fun Day – Spend Saturday at a free youth mental health awareness community event focused on wellness, education, sports, fun, and connection for Galveston County. Expect mental health and wellness activities, sports and fun, food, entertainment, and opportunities to connect with the community.
Miller Season Finale: Cirque Kalabante: Afrique en Cirque – Miller Outdoor Theatre closes its season with Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque, a vibrant celebration of African culture, movement, and artistry inspired by everyday life in Guinea.
Art Factory presents Disney & Pixar’s Finding Nemo – Follow Marlin across the ocean as the cautious father searches for his son Nemo after he is taken far from home, encountering unforgettable sea creatures and facing his deepest fears along the way.
Blessington Farms Fall Fun – Pick the perfect pumpkin, paint it, meet farm animals, take a hay wagon ride, and enjoy more than 20 family-friendly activities at Blessington Farms.
Beetlejuice – Step into the Netherworld with Beetlejuice, the hilarious musical based on Tim Burton’s beloved film, following strange and unusual teenager Lydia Deetz after she meets a recently deceased couple and a stripe-loving demon.
Image credit: Broadway at the Hobby Center
13th Floor Haunted House – For families with older kids and thrill-seekers, 13th Floor Haunted House packs three separate attractions into one spooky experience: Jason Universe: Survive the Night, Containment: Sector 9, and Cannibals Crossing.
Phobia Haunted Houses: Beltway – Take on five single attractions at Phobia Haunted Houses: Beltway, including Dawn of the Machine, Mind Control, Genetic Nightmare, Clown Mania, and Darke Institute. The scares continue with Exile, a triple attraction featuring Darke World, Savage Ground, and Contagion.
A Christmas Carol – Step into Victorian England and follow Ebenezer Scrooge’s unforgettable transformation as he encounters the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.
ARTECHOUSE presents Twilight Zone: Hidden Wonders of the Ocean – Explore the strange and fascinating world beneath the waves at ARTECHOUSE Studio’s immersive exhibition and discover the nightly migration of ocean creatures and their connection to the health of our planet.
Texas Renaissance Festival – Step back into the 16th century at the Texas Renaissance Festival, the nation’s largest and most acclaimed Renaissance theme park and explore live entertainment, master artists and craftspeople, food and drink, hand-powered rides and games, and more.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride – Climb aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at the Galveston Railroad Museum for a magical 60-minute round trip from the historic 1932 Union Depot to the North Pole, complete with hot chocolate, a cookie, and a visit from Santa, who presents each guest with the first gift of Christmas.
Sawyer Yards Second Saturday – Explore the creative energy of Sawyer Yards Second Saturday as artists open their studios across six transformed warehouses. Discover paintings, sculptures, jewelry, photography, textiles, mixed media, and more while meeting local artists and browsing one-of-a-kind works.
Clickbait: A Digital Obsession – Step beyond the screen and explore CLICKBAIT: A Digital Obsession, a first-of-its-kind interactive exhibition that turns the museum into a walkable digital world. Discover 18 large-scale installations exploring social media, AI, deepfakes, and digital identity through hands-on experiences designed for ages 8 to 98.
Kids Events in Houston in November 2026 (20th – 22nd November)
Choir! Choir! Choir! Un-Silent Night: An EPIC Holiday Sing-Along! – Turn your family into the performers at this fully interactive holiday sing-along, where hundreds of voices come together to laugh, dance, and belt out holiday classics and seasonal pop favorites, no singing experience required.
Flea by Night – Spend an evening browsing Discovery Green’s open-air Flea by Night, where local makers, artists, plant vendors, and small businesses fill the park and Avenida de las Americas with vintage finds, handmade treasures, and one-of-a-kind goods.
Water Lantern Festival – Create a lantern with your own message or intention, enjoy live music, food, and activities, then gather at sunset to release your lantern across the water alongside everyone else.
Image credit: Water Lantern Festival
13th Annual Islamic Arts Festival – Explore more than 5,000 works of art by over 50 artists at the 13th Annual Islamic Arts Festival, the oldest and largest festival of Islamic arts in the United States. Families can browse and purchase original artwork, join interactive art sessions, enjoy ethnic foods, watch live demonstrations of calligraphy, henna art, ebru, and painting, and more.
Lighting of the Doves – Watch a beloved Woodlands tradition light up the start of the holiday season as giant doves are ceremonially illuminated to symbolize peace.
Christmas Tree Lighting at Sugar Land – Kick off the holiday season at Sugar Land Town Square with festive activities for the whole family, including letters to Santa, hot chocolate, inflatable slides, and photos with Santa.
National Youth Theater present Frozen the Musical – Enter the magical kingdom of Arendelle as Anna sets off to bring her sister Elsa home after Elsa’s powers trigger a ferocious winter.
Blessington Farms Fall Fun – Pick the perfect pumpkin, paint it, meet farm animals, take a hay wagon ride, and enjoy more than 20 family-friendly activities at Blessington Farms.
A Charlie Brown Christmas – Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts gang take the stage to uncover the true meaning of Christmas in this live adaptation of Charles M. Schulz’s beloved holiday classic.
The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical – Head to Armadillo Acres, Florida, where quirky residents face family drama, romantic hijinks, and holiday chaos after an unexpected visitor threatens to upend their festivities.
Art Factory presents Disney & Pixar’s Finding Nemo – Follow Marlin across the ocean as the cautious father searches for his son Nemo after he is taken far from home, encountering unforgettable sea creatures and facing his deepest fears along the way.
Beetlejuice – Step into the Netherworld with Beetlejuice, the hilarious musical based on Tim Burton’s beloved film, following strange and unusual teenager Lydia Deetz after she meets a recently deceased couple and a stripe-loving demon.
A Christmas Carol – Step into Victorian England and follow Ebenezer Scrooge’s unforgettable transformation as he encounters the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.
ARTECHOUSE presents Twilight Zone: Hidden Wonders of the Ocean – Explore the strange and fascinating world beneath the waves at ARTECHOUSE Studio’s immersive exhibition and discover the nightly migration of ocean creatures and their connection to the health of our planet.
Texas Renaissance Festival – Step back into the 16th century at the Texas Renaissance Festival, the nation’s largest and most acclaimed Renaissance theme park and explore live entertainment, master artists and craftspeople, food and drink, hand-powered rides and games, and more.
The Ensemble Theatre presents A Motown Christmas – Celebrate the holiday season with A Motown Christmas, a festive revue blending traditional Christmas carols with soulful hits from Motown legends including Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, and The Jackson 5.
Are the Bennet Girls OK? – Meet the Bennet sisters in a hilariously unruly reimagining of Pride and Prejudice, where family chaos gets louder, stranger, and far more irreverent than Jane Austen ever allowed.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride – Climb aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at the Galveston Railroad Museum for a magical 60-minute round trip from the historic 1932 Union Depot to the North Pole, complete with hot chocolate, a cookie, and a visit from Santa, who presents each guest with the first gift of Christmas.
Image credit: Galveston Railroad Museum
Holiday in the Gardens 2026 – Make holiday memories at Moody Gardens! Explore dazzling light displays and themed attractions, then enjoy an ice skating rink, holiday train rides, holiday film screenings, an Arctic slide, Festival of Lights, and ICE LAND: Caribbean Christmas.
Image credit: Moody Gardens
Moonlight Paddle – Discover Lake Woodlands after dark on a serene, staff-led kayak tour through the softly lit canal and around Aria Island under the stars.
Starlight Swan Rides – Glide along the beautifully lit Woodlands Waterway during this seasonal Starlight Swan Boats experience.
Intro to Mosaic Making at Smither Park – Try your hand at mosaic art in an introductory workshop led by veteran Smither Park artists, where you’ll experiment with colors and shapes to create a unique piece to take home.
Clickbait: A Digital Obsession – Step beyond the screen and explore CLICKBAIT: A Digital Obsession, a first-of-its-kind interactive exhibition that turns the museum into a walkable digital world. Discover 18 large-scale installations exploring social media, AI, deepfakes, and digital identity through hands-on experiences designed for ages 8 to 98.
Kids Events in Houston in November 2026 (27th – 29th November)
Flea by Night – Spend an evening browsing Discovery Green’s open-air Flea by Night, where local makers, artists, plant vendors, and small businesses fill the park and Avenida de las Americas with vintage finds, handmade treasures, and one-of-a-kind goods.
Turkey Trails – Get active together at Turkey Trails, featuring a kids dash, 5K, 10K, and half marathon. Your registration includes a designer shirt, custom medal, chip timing with live results and awards, photos, and pie at the finish line.
Image credit: runsignup
The Official City of Galveston Tree Lighting – Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the official City of Galveston Tree Lighting and party, presented with the Historic Downtown Strand Seaport Partnership and Galveston Historical Foundation.
A Christmas Carol – Step into Victorian England and follow Ebenezer Scrooge’s unforgettable transformation as he encounters the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.
ARTECHOUSE presents Twilight Zone: Hidden Wonders of the Ocean – Explore the strange and fascinating world beneath the waves at ARTECHOUSE Studio’s immersive exhibition and discover the nightly migration of ocean creatures and their connection to the health of our planet.
Texas Renaissance Festival – Step back into the 16th century at the Texas Renaissance Festival, the nation’s largest and most acclaimed Renaissance theme park and explore live entertainment, master artists and craftspeople, food and drink, hand-powered rides and games, and more.
Image credit: Texas Renaissance Festival
The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical – Head to Armadillo Acres, Florida, where quirky residents face family drama, romantic hijinks, and holiday chaos after an unexpected visitor threatens to upend their festivities.
The Ensemble Theatre presents A Motown Christmas – Celebrate the holiday season with A Motown Christmas, a festive revue blending traditional Christmas carols with soulful hits from Motown legends including Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, and The Jackson 5.
Are the Bennet Girls OK? – Meet the Bennet sisters in a hilariously unruly reimagining of Pride and Prejudice, where family chaos gets louder, stranger, and far more irreverent than Jane Austen ever allowed.
Little Women: The Musical – Follow the four March sisters as they grow up in Concord, Massachusetts, while their father serves in the Civil War. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, Little Women: The Musical brings the sisters’ lives and family story to the stage.
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride – Climb aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at the Galveston Railroad Museum for a magical 60-minute round trip from the historic 1932 Union Depot to the North Pole, complete with hot chocolate, a cookie, and a visit from Santa, who presents each guest with the first gift of Christmas.
Holiday in the Gardens 2026 – Make holiday memories at Moody Gardens! Explore dazzling light displays and themed attractions, then enjoy an ice skating rink, holiday train rides, holiday film screenings, an Arctic slide, Festival of Lights, and ICE LAND: Caribbean Christmas.
Mrs. Doubtfire – See Mrs. Doubtfire come to life in a hilarious and heartfelt musical comedy based on the film of the same title about an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids.
Clickbait: A Digital Obsession – Step beyond the screen and explore CLICKBAIT: A Digital Obsession, a first-of-its-kind interactive exhibition that turns the museum into a walkable digital world. Discover 18 large-scale installations exploring social media, AI, deepfakes, and digital identity through hands-on experiences designed for ages 8 to 98
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