Things to do in Houston with Kids this Weekend of September 29: Mid-Autumn Festival, YMCA After School Care 2023, & More!

Things to do in Houston with Kids this Weekend of September 29: Mid-Autumn Festival, Sunday Family Studio, & More!

Things to do in Houston with Kids this Weekend of September 29: Mid-Autumn Festival, YMCA After School Care 2023, and more!

Our picks for things to do in Houston with kids this weekend of September 29 include the Mid-Autumn Festival, YMCA  After School Care 2023, Sunday Family StudioCinderella Movie Screening, & more!


Editor’s Note: Our staff works hard to bring you the most up-to-date information. However, all information presented is subject to change. Please confirm with the organizers/businesses before you make plans to head out! 

Remember to check out our other Houston posts: Polish Restaurants HoustonEthiopian Restaurants HoustonRooftop Restaurants Houston, and Best Wing Places in Houston!


TOP PICK! – YMCA After School: The perfect mix of fun and learning

YMCA After School: Peace of Mind for Parents

YMCA After School: The perfect mix of fun and learning

The Y makes the most of your child’s after-school time by offering active learning opportunities and fun, collaborative play. Housed in local, Houston area schools, YMCA After School Care gives your child the opportunity to participate in active play and collaborate on fun projects.

A typical day in the YMCA After School program consists of:

Y Community Time: A daily welcome into the program with ice-breakers and group games
Brain Power Hour: Dedicated time for students to work on daily homework and participate in self-guided academic learning centers

Exploration: Age-appropriate, hands-on, fun activities designed to reinforce learning concepts

Enrichment: Activities such as music, art, theatre, service learning and character education

Energize: Physical play taking place either outside or in the gym/cafeteria

Get more information about YMCA After School Care and find out if the YMCA program is offered at your child’s school site today!


Things to do in Houston with Kids this Weekend of September 29, 2023 – Friday

Fort Bend County Fair

Things to do in Houston this week of September 25 | Fort Bend County Fair

Image credit: Fort Bend County Fair

The county fair is rolling back into Fort Bend this Thursday and will be continuing its 87-year tradition. Get ready for a week of rodeo events, carnival rides, BBQ cook-offs, live music, and more. 

When:  Friday – Friday, September 29 – October 6, 2023, 6 pm – 11 pm
Where: Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4310 TX-36 S, Rosenberg, TX 77471
How Much: $15 for ages 12 and up | $5 for ages 6 – 11 | Free for ages 5 and under


Birds and Beans

Learn more about birds and how to create bird habitats in any space at Houston Arboretum’s Birds and Beans event. 

Here, you’ll learn how to help migrant birds every morning and a fun way you can help bird scientists track bird population health while enjoying your mornings.

When:  Friday, September 29, 2023, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Where: Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024
How Much: Free


Deal Alert – Check out the Latest Deals on Kids’ Activities in Houston 

Groupon deals on kids' activities in Houston

Check out current discounts at highly rated kids’ activities including museums, horse-riding lessons, indoor climbing, gymnastics, paintball, and more! Sometimes you can save as much as 75%, so make sure you check these deals on a regular basis and  SAVE BIG while taking care of yourself! 

Participating businesses include the Children’s Museum of Houston, Bowlero, Moonstruck Drive-In, multiple paintball locations, and many more! 

Get more information and check out the Latest Deals on Kids’ Activities in Houston! 


Things to do in Houston on Saturday with Kids – September 30, 2023

Houston Country, Folk, and Blues Festival

Houston Country, Folk, and Blues Festival

Image credit: Outlaw Nation – Southern Rock. Real Country.

The Houston Country, Folk, and Blues Festival is here!

Enjoy a day of concerts, gourmet food, craft beer, wines, fun contests, a farmers market, and over 100 visual artists and crafters. 

When: Saturday, September 30, 2023 | 10 am – 9 pm
Where: Heritage Place, 500 Collins St, Conroe, TX 77301
How Much: Free


Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes

Walk, run, or jog this weekend at the 5K/ 1K Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes. Whatever your pace is, you’ll be helping raise funds for the American Diabetes Association. 

There will also be games, entertainment, music, and food as well as health and wellness resources and educational opportunities at the event as well.

When:  Saturday, September 30, 2023, 8 am
Where: The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park, 105 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007
How Much: Free to register


HSPVA MusicFest 2023

Head over to Downtown Houston with the whole family and enjoy an afternoon of concerts, performances, recitals, and jam sessions with every Kinder HSPVA music ensemble. There will also be food trucks, frozen treats, and a music scavenger hunt for the kids.

Benefits from the event will go to the Instrumental and Vocal Music Department.

When:  Saturday, September 30, 2023, 12:30 pm – 6 pm
Where: Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, 790 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002
How Much: $10 – $20


Cinderella Movie Screening

Things to do in Houston with kids this weekend of June 2 | Disney/ Pixar's Turning Red Movie Screening

Image credit: Discovery Green

Enjoy a movie night under the clear skies at Discovery Green with the whole family. 

This weekend, they’ll be showing Disney’s 2001 “Cinderella.” Make sure not to forget your favorite snacks, drinks, and lawn blankets.

When:  Saturday, September 30, 2023, 7 pm – 9 pm
Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010
How Much: Free


Salsa y Salud

miller outdoor theatre virtual series

Enjoy a high-energy night with the whole family at Miller Outdoor Theatre this weekend! 

The place will be filled with dance theater, salsa performances, visual arts, and so much more for the commemoration of Miller’s 100th anniversary. 

When:  Saturday, September 30, 2023, 7:30 pm 
Where: Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030
How Much: Free


Mid-Autumn Festival

Things to do in Houston with kids this weekend of September 29 | Mid-Autumn Festival

Image credit: Asia Society Texas Center

Welcome the autumn harvest and full moon this weekend at Asia Society’s Mid-Autumn Festival!

This year, the spotlight will be on Taiwan. The festival will feature Taiwanese artists, parades, storytelling, faux mooncakes, and art activities like lantern-making. Please take note, that registration is required for one of the two festival time slots.

When: Saturday, September 30, 2023, 10 am – 12 pm and 12 pm – 2 pm
Where: Asia Society Texas Center, 1370 Southmore Blvd, Houston, TX 77004
How Much: Free 


List your Event on the Houston On The Cheap Calendar – for FREE! 

Event Promotion in Houston

We have now enabled the Community Event Submission feature on our website. You can submit your event for Free and assuming it is appropriate for our audience, your event will get listed on our calendar – for FREE! 

Check out our Event Listing Page and submit your event TODAY!!!


Things to do in Houston with Kids this Weekend of October 1, 2023 – Sunday

Nigerian Food Festival

Celebrate and dive into the rich Nigerian culture this weekend! 

Fill your tummies with delicious traditional foods and desserts, enjoy live performances, and check out the art and vendors at the Royal Palace.

When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 | 12 pm – 7 pm
Where: Royal Palace, 11939 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77099
How Much: Free


Sunday Family Studio

Things to do in Houston with kids this weekend of September 29 | Sunday Family Studio

Image credit: Museum of Fine Arts Houston

Unleash your creativity with the kids at the Museum of Fine Arts Sunday Family Studio! 

A teaching artist will be guiding you through the workshop and making sure you have as much fun while creating new memories. 

When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 | 1 pm – 3 pm
Where: The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, 1001 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005
How Much: $10

Do you know of any more Things to do in Houston with kids this weekend of September 22? Share them with us in the comments!


Are you looking for things to do with your kids this weekend in Houston? H-town is a great city to raise kids. In fact, Houston is consistently regarded as one of the most family-friendly in the country.

Apart from a number of great schools, there are always so many different events that kids and families can participate in. The Houston Museum of Natural Science is an excellent destination during the weekends. There is also the Children’s Museum of Houston which always has a lot of great events. These are just two among many such event venues.

But, with so many things to do with kids in Houston, how can you know which ones are genuinely worthwhile? We’ve put together a list of the best weekend activities and events to entertain the whole family. There are cheap events for kids and free things to do with kids this weekend! Hope you enjoyed our list!


Stay on top of all the fun events and activities in Houston with our weekly updates to Things to Do in Houston this WeekThings to Do in Houston this Weekend, and Things to Do in Galveston this Weekend.

And to get these updates directly delivered to your feed, give us a follow on Facebook by clicking on the …next to the search lens icon.

Travel on your mind? Check out our weekly updates to Things to Do in Austin with Kids this Weekend, Things to Do in San Antonio with Kids this Weekend, Things to Do in Boston this Weekend with Family, and  Things to Do in Dallas with Kids this Weekend.

[tribe_this_week layout="vertical" view="summary"]

All Articles

Loading

Things to do in Houston featured

There are always so many fun things to do in and around Houston. Whether you are looking for something outdoors or prefer to stay indoors, there are always fun events and activities all across the city.

Check out our curated lists below and have fun in Houston!

Date Ideas for Couples in Houston

date ideas houston

Looking to plan the perfect date? There are plenty of exciting activities to do in Houston and the surrounding region for couples, whether it’s your first date or your 500th.

And the best part is that you don’t need to spend a lot of money in order to have fun. With these free and low-cost date ideas in Houston, you can enjoy a memorable night while being safe and not breaking the bank.

You could start your date evening by seeing the emergence of Mexican free-tailed bats at the Waugh Drive Bat Colony Bridge along Buffalo Bayou. You can take a self-guided architecture walk and discover Houston’s history led virtually by docents from Preservation Houston. Here’s the full list of the Best date ideas in Houston. 

Where to go for a Romantic Dinner in Houston?

a romantic night out at Eddie V's

photo courtesy of Eddie V’s Facebook page

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s day with your love or want to plan a special night out for any other reason, these local spots including Savoir, Casa Nomad, La Table and more will have you feeling the love tonight! It’s always a good time to celebrate love, so reserve a table now!

Things to do in Houston With Kids On Weekends

Things to do with Kids in Houston

H-town is a great city to raise kids. In fact, we are consistently regarded as one of the most family-friendly in the country.

Apart from a number of great schools, there are always so many different events that kids and families can participate in. But, with so many things to do with kids in Houston, how can you know which ones are truly worthwhile?

We put together a list of the best activities and events that are going on every weekend. Get the latest on Best Upcoming Events & Activities for Kids this Weekend 

Best Picnic Spots in Houston

Best events in Houston - Seasonal Picnic at Arboretum

Best Picnic Places in Houston – Image credit Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

We love the outdoors in Houston and when the weather is great, there are no better places to enjoy some quality time outdoors than Houston.

Whether it is the Houston Arboretum, the Market Square Park,  or Discovery Green there are so many nice picnic spots around the town.

 

 

Local Deals in Your Inbox

.