
Things to do in Houston with kids this weekend of June 30 | Image credit: Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
Our picks for things to do in Houston with kids this weekend of June 30 include Snakes Alive!, Sign Up For Energenie, Guardians of the Galaxy Blast Off, Magical Night, & more!
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!
Remember to explore Things to Do in Houston this Weekend of June 30, Things to Do in Galveston this Weekend of June 30, and Things to Do in Houston this Week of June 26!
Also, remember to also check out our other Houston posts: Birthday Freebies Houston, Water Parks Houston, Student Discounts 2023, and Splash Pads Houston!
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Deal Alert – Check out the Latest 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!
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Things to do in Houston with Kids this Weekend of June 30, 2023 – Friday
Magical Night
Prepare to be amazed on this magical night this Friday! Magicians and jugglers will be taking over the Sugar Land Town Square’s stage for a night that the kids surely won’t forget.
When: Friday, June 30, 2023, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479
How Much: Free
Disney’s Moana Movie Screening
Make way! Make way! Head out this weekend with the kids and watch as Moana navigates the seas to set sail for a fabled island and return to the heart of Te Fiti to save her own home. Make sure to bring your favorite movie snacks!
When: Friday, June 30, 2023, 8:30 pm
Where: Levy Park, 3801 Eastside St, Houston, TX 77098
How Much: Free
Deal Alert – Big discounts on 1 hour long Horseback Riding Lessons in Conroe, TX
Location: 16463 Edgefield Lane, Conroe, TX 77302
A trainer at the highly-rated Lone Star Horsemanship helps students bond with horses & gain riding confidence through 60-minute English or Western lessons with four or fewer pupils. One 60-minute horseback riding lesson is discounted!
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Things to do in Houston on Saturday with Kids – July 1, 2023
July 4th at George Ranch Historical Park

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Head out with the family this weekend for a wonderful July 4th celebration at the George Ranch Historical Park. There will be a picnic and ice cream social featuring games, music, sack races, crafts, and hand-turned ice cream.
When: Saturday, July 1, 2023, 9 am – 5 pm
Where: George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 Rd, Richmond, TX 77469
How Much: $10 – $15
2nd Annual Conroe Stars and Stripes Celebration

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Celebrate the historic day of July 4th early this weekend at Conroe’s Stars and Stripes celebration. The event will feature food trucks, a vendor market, live music from the Conroe Symphony Orchestra, kids’ activities, and fireworks.
When: Saturday, July 1, 2023, 6 pm – 9:30 pm
Where: Heritage Place, 500 Collins St, Conroe, TX 77301
How Much: Free
Hotel Zaza’s Pup Palooza
Head out with the pups this weekend and spend a day of pure fun with them at Memorial City Mall! There will be a foam party and plenty of dog-friendly vendors where you can treat your furry friend to treats or various new accessories and toys. You can also get your pups groomed at the mobile dog grooming station.
When: Saturday, July 1, 2023, 9 am – 12 pm
Where: Memorial City Mall, 303 Memorial City Way, Houston, TX 77024
How Much: Free
Books on the Bayou/ Libros sobre el Bayou
Head over to The Water Works this weekend for a fun, free story time event for the kids. Make sure to bring them snacks and maybe even a picnic blanket to lie down on while listening to the story of the day.
When: Saturday, July 1, 2023, 9 am – 9:45 am
Where: The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park, 105 Sabine St, Houston, TX 77007
How Much: Free
Snakes Alive!

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Learn all about snakes and get to meet some snake ambassadors this weekend with the kids at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. Don’t worry, they won’t bite.
When: Saturday, July 1, 2023, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024
How Much: $35
Guardians of the Galaxy Blast Off

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Get to meet your favorite Guardians of the Galaxy member at a very Marvel-our greet-and-meet this weekend with the kids! The event will then be followed by a cruise over to the Alexander Art Academy and then you’ll get to make your own baby Groot at the Children’s Museum Houston. Costumes are highly encouraged.
When: Saturday, July 1, 2023, 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Children’s Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004
How Much: $17
Deal Alert – Air-conditioned Underground Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston
Did you know that Houston has the most extensive downtown tunnel system in the US? Join us on our Underground Tunnel tour (air-conditioned) without outdoor views for an in-depth look at the incredible metropolis below ground-floor in Texas’ largest business district including the most award-winning downtown skyscrapers which host many of Texas’ most noteworthy Fortune 500 corporate headquarters & historical venues.
As part of this day tour, we will visit multiple historical and artistic sections of Downtown Houston’s tunnels as well as the corporate buildings that lie on top of them. Make sure to bring your smile and camera as we will provide you with unique photo-op opportunities and inside secrets that most native Houstonians don’t even know about!
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Things to do in Houston with Kids this Weekend of June 30, 2023 – Sunday
Southwest District’s Liberty Fest

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Head out with your friends or family to the PlazAmericas Mall this Sunday for a fun celebration of liberty. There will be food, vendors, and live entertainment. Then, in the evening, there will be a special fireworks show.
When: Sunday, July 2, 2023, 4 pm – 9 pm
Where: PlazAmericas, 7500 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77036
How Much: Free
Houston Soul Food Festival
Get ready to enjoy food from over 30 different food vendors from Houston, Dallas, Austin, and other surrounding cities this weekend! There will also be plenty of small business vendors selling accessories, clothing, jewelry, and so much more.
When: Sunday, July 2, 2023, 12 pm – 7 pm
Where: The Zone, 10371 Stella Link Rd, Houston, TX 77025
How Much: Free with RSVP
Life on the Frontier: Butter Churning
Get to see how butter is made in a butter churning demonstration at the San Jacinto Museum this weekend with the kids. You’ll also get to make your own butter using both a dash churn and a shake jar.
When: Sunday, July 2, 2023, 1 pm – 4 pm
Where: San Jacinto Museum of History, 1 Monument Cir, La Porte, TX 77571
How Much: $6 – $14
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