Things to do in Houston with Kids this Weekend of March 8 Include Jurassic World The Exhibition Opening Week, Saturday Morning Cartoons Cereal Party, & 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
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
How Much: $12 | Click here to purchase tickets
Things to Do in Houston with Kids This Weekend – Friday
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 8 – 16, 2024, 10 am – 6 pm
How Much: Starts at $29
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
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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 8, 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.
Things to Do in Houston with Kids This Weekend – Saturday
6th Annual Kolache Factory 5K, 10K, & Kids Dash
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Houston’s best breakfast 5K is back! The race pays tribute to one of Texas’ defining pastries, the kolache, and is fit for runners of all ages and experience. After the race, participants can enjoy fresh, high-quality breakfast treats from Kolache Factory along with other refreshments and a free Saint Arnold beer.
When: Saturday, March 9, 2024, 2 pm and 8 pm
How Much: Starts at $30.95
Biggest Picnic in Texas: 100th Birthday Edition
Memorial Park Conservancy is turning 100 years old this weekend! Join the celebrations and enjoy a Texas-sized birthday party with the Biggest Picnic in Texas. The event will feature picnic festivities, food and drinks, treats from H-E-B, and more.
When: Saturday, March 9, 2024, 10 am – 3 pm
How Much: Free
Spring Break at George Ranch
Spring break is here and George Ranch is ready to provide tons of fun stuff to entertain kids and families. The ranch will also be celebrating its 200th anniversary so expect cowboy demonstrations, longhorn round-ups, chuckwagon cooking, and more.
When: Saturday, March 9, 2024, 9 am – 5 pm
How Much: $16 | $11 for kids aged 4 – 12 | Free for kids aged 3 and under
Saturday Morning Cartoons Cereal Party
Celebrate Rodeo season with a mix of cereals and cartoons at the Houston Toy Museum this weekend. This Saturday’s cereal party will feature a mix of classic western and cowboy cartoons including “Quick Draw McGraw,” “The Lone Ranger,” “Fievel’s American Tails,” and more.
You can also check out the museum’s exhibit “How the West Was Fun” which features a history of cowboy toys.
When: Saturday, March 9, 2024, 10 am – 12:30 pm
How Much: Included in general admission
South Houston Moms: 3rd Annual Mommy and Me Fair
Mothers and their little ones are invited to the South Houston Moms’ annual Mommy and Me Fair this weekend. Expect a bubble show, touch-a-truck, face painting, crafts, a life children’s DJ, vendors, and more.
When: Saturday, March 9, 2024, 10 am – 2 pm
How Much: Free
Amazing Race
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Enjoy a wonderful day with nature and the kids at Houston Arboretum and Nature Center’s Amazing Race. You’ll trek through the Houston Arboretum’s trails, hunt for clues, and complete challenges in certain areas.
When: Saturday, March 9, 2024, 10 am – 12 pm
How Much: $40
The Market at Sawyer Yards
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Enjoy shopping at The Market at Sawyer Yards which features artisan crafts, creations, folk art, and packaged specialty foods. Here, you can find something for everyone.
When: Saturday, March 9, 2024, 11 am – 4 pm
How Much: No cover
Things to Do in Houston with Kids this Weekend – Sunday
Dress up in your favorite Renaissance festival or fantasy adventurer-inspired outfit and enjoy a jolly great day at Karbach Brewing’s Folklore Festival! There will be over 25 small business vendors, food trucks, an interactive D&D show, D&D and TTRPG mini-games, a raffle, an aerialist performer, a Celtic and fiddle music group, and so much more.
When: Sunday, March 3, 2024, 11 am – 6 pm
How Much: Free
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