Things to do in Houston with Kids this Weekend of March 15 Include St. Patrick's Day Party at Sam Houston Park, Celtic Celebration, & More!

Things to do in Houston with Kids this Weekend of March 15, 2024

Our picks for things to do in Houston with kids this weekend of March 15 include St. Patrick’s Day Party at Sam Houston Park, The Rink at Discovery Green, Celtic CelebrationSizzlin’ Spring Break at Market Street, & more!



Things to Do in Houston this Weekend With Family

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TOP PICK! – The Rink at Discovery Green

The Rink at Discovery Green

The Rink at Discovery Green

 
Spring has sprung, and what better way to celebrate than by lacing up your roller skates and taking a spin around Discovery Green’s oh-so-cool outdoor rink?
 
The rink also features a rubber subfloor for increased comfort and bright colors perfect for photos. So what are you waiting for? Gather your friends and family, and head to Discovery Green for an unforgettable roller skating experience!
 
When: February 16 – March 31, 2024

Things to Do in Houston with Kids This Weekend – Friday

March Events at Traders Village Houston

Traders Village Houston

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Traders Village is a treasure trove of the unexpected every day, but March kicks it up a notch. Start with the West Houston Church of Christ Huge Garage Sale on March 2-3, 2024, a shopper’s paradise with thousands of donated items ready for bargain-savvy adventurers to claim.

Then, gear up for the Auto Swap 2024 happening on March 16-17. Whether chrome-obsessed or a casual car fan, you’ll love browsing hundreds of classic cars, trucks, and parts, creating a car-lovers paradise under the Texas sun.

The energy ramps up even more with the Quinceañera Expo 2024 on March 24. This vibrant celebration of Latina heritage is a feast for the senses, showcasing beautiful dresses, dance demonstrations, and everything needed to plan the perfect Quinceañera celebration.


Jurassic World: The Exhibition Opening Week

Things to do in Houston with kids this weekend of March 8 | Jurassic World: The Exhibition Opening Week

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Grab the chance to be closer to living dinosaurs at the Jurassic World: The Exhibition! Here, you’ll get a chance to come face-to-face with life-sized dinosaurs such as the fearsome Tyrannosaurus Rex and Velociraptors including Blue from the movie franchise of the same name. 
 
You can roam among these amazing creatures and even interact with baby dinosaurs. Please take note, entry time slots are generally scheduled every half hour.
 
When: Friday, March 15 – 16, 2024, 10 am – 6 pm
How Much: Starts at $29

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Things to do in Houston with kids this weekend of March 8 | Houston Rodeo Festival

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Enjoy rodeo season with the whole family at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! You and the kids can enjoy carnival rides and tons of fun rodeo events. Please take note that grounds tickets do not include access to Rodeo events inside NRG Stadium.
 
When: Friday, March 15, 2024, 10 am – 12 am
How Much: $20 | $10 for kids aged 3 – 12 | Free for kids 2 and under | $50 for all ages for a grounds season pass to the Rodeo fairgrounds.

Spring Break at Sugar Land Town Square

Enjoy the last bits of spring break at Sugar Land Town Square’s spring break event! There will be tons of family fun and entertainment activities including live performances by Andy Roo, magic shows, the Texas Bubble Wranglers, and more.
 
When: Friday, March 15, 2024, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
How Much: Free

Sizzlin’ Spring Break at Market Street

Enjoy tons of fun family activities over at Market Street! This Friday is going to be Rodeo Day. There will be cowboy-themed crafts, carnival fun, superheroes, dance parties, and more.
 
When: Friday, March 15, 2024, 11 am – 1 pm
How Much: Free

Shop Local Market Kids Fest 

Things to do in Houston with kids this weekend of March 15 | Shop Local Market Kids Fest 

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Take the whole family out and check out the talents of up-and-coming local kid entrepreneurs, artists, and makers at the Houston Farmers Market! There will also be entertainment and kid crafts and activities.
 
When: Friday, March 15, 2024, 11 am – 5 pm
How Much: Free

Main Street Theater: Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type

Things to do in Houston with kids this weekend of March 15 | Main Street Theater: Click, Clack, Moo Cows That Type

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This show is based on the Caldecott-winning book by Doreen Cronin and it’s about a farmer who finds himself with his hands full when his cows learn to type and make their own demands. 
 
When: Friday, March 15, 2024, 1:30 pm
How Much: Starts at $18

Things to Do in Houston with Kids This Weekend – Saturday

63rd Annual Houston St. Patrick’s Parade and Celebration

It’s St. Patrick’s Day! Watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade which will begin at POST. You then enjoy games, food, an outdoor market, Irish performances, a live band, and more afterwards.  
 
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024, 12 pm – 4 pm
How Much: Free

Circus Magic at Children’s Museum Houston

It’s a day of magic this Saturday at the Children’s Museum Houston! The event will have hula hoopers, jugglers, aerialists, tumblers, balloon artists, magicians, and face painters so make sure to check them all out.
 
When: Saturday, March 16, 2024, 10 am – 6 pm
How Much: $17

Things to Do in Houston with Kids this Weekend – Sunday

 
Prepare to sweat it out at the annual Time to Paddy race this weekend! The St. Patrick-themed run is perfect for the whole family and includes plenty of fun. Expect to get great swag, free photos, a “biggest team” contest, a kid’s dash, great post-race food, and chip-timing live results and awards. There will also be a virtual race.
 
When: Sunday, March 17, 2024, 8 am
How Much: $15 – $56

Celtic Celebration

Things to do in Houston this weekend of March 15 | Celtic Celebration

Image credit: The Cass-Barrington Academy of Irish Dance

Put on your kills and celebrate Celtic culture at Kemah Boardwalk this weekend! There will be live performances from the Strolling Celtic Duo, live music, vendors, beer, and more.
 
When: Sunday, March 17, 2024, 1 pm – 5 pm
How Much: Free

St. Patrick’s Day Party at Sam Houston Park

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the family at Sam Houston Park. This whole March, they’ll be having Sunday Fundays willed with thoroughbred horse racing, fresh crawfish, live music, and plenty of family fun activities. 
 
There will also be a petting zoo, inflatables, arts and crafts activities, pony rides, and face painting. 
 
When: Sunday, March 17, 2024, 12:30 pm – 5 pm
How Much: $5 | Free for kids aged 5 and under

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