Things to do in Houston with Kids this Weekend of October 20 Monster Jam, 2023 KBR Kids Day, & More!
Our picks for things to do in Houston with kids this weekend of October 20 include the Monster Jam, 2023 KBR Kids Day, An Evening with Bill Nye, George Ranch Frontier Days Festival, & more!
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Things to do in Houston with Kids this Weekend of October 20, 2023 – Friday
Storytime in the Garden
Enjoy a wonderful storytime with the kids this weekend outdoors at the Houston Botanic Garden. The storytime will last around 30 minutes.
When: Friday, October 20, 2023, 10:30 am – 11 am
Where: Houston Botanic Garden, 1 Botanic Lane, Houston, TX 77017
How Much: Free
An Evening with Bill Nye
Learn more about the world you live in with an interesting talk with Emmy-winning host Bill Nye the Science Guy this weekend. He’ll be discussing global challenges of magnitude and how we can survive, mitigate, and prevent them.
When: Friday, October 20, 2023, 7:30 pm
Where: Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002
How Much: Starts at $39
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Things to do in Houston on Saturday with Kids – October 21, 2023
George Ranch Frontier Days Festival
Head out with the whole family and get to relive history at the George Ranch Frontier Days Festival.
To celebrate more than 150 years of Texan history, there will be battle re-enactments, historic home tours, first-person costumed interpreters, hands-on activities, games, and more to enjoy.
When: Saturday, October 21, 2023, 9 am – 5 pm
Where: George Ranch Historical Park, 10215 FM 762 Rd, Richmond, TX 77469
How Much: $15 – $20
Mega Adoption Event
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If you’re looking to find your furry soulmate, this might just be the place to find it. At the Mega Adoption Event, there will be over 1,000 amazing furry companions from big dogs and small dogs to senior pets and kittens looking for their forever homes.
All animals will be microchipped, spayed/ neutered, and up-to-date on vaccinations.
When: Saturday – Sunday, October 21 – 22, 2023, 10 am – 5 pm
Where: George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010
How Much: $35 for adoption fees
Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch
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Have plenty of pumpkin fun at the Fall Festival Pumpkin Patch at Redemption Square. Get to pick out some Halloween pumpkins and enjoy plenty of fun stuff like hay rides, kids’ entertainment, live music, photo ops, and more.
When: Saturday, October 21, 2023, 3 pm – 8 pm
Where: Redemption Square, Assay St, Houston, TX 77044
How Much: Free w/ RSVP
Dia De Los Muertos Celebration
It’s truly spooky season in Sugar Land with the Dia De Los Muertos Celebration this weekend! Expect traditional Mariachi, Hispanic cuisine, ballet folkloric performances, art, children’s activities, and so much more.
When: Saturday, October 21, 2023, 12 pm – 5 pm
Where: Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479
How Much: Free
2023 KBR Kids Day
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Enjoy some fun family time this weekend at the 2023 KBR Kids Day! The Second Wark Park will be filled with live performers, face painters, local entertainment, hands-on activities, and so much more.
When: Saturday, October 21, 2023, 11 am – 3 pm
Where: Tony Marron Park, 808 N York St, Houston, TX 77003
How Much: Free
Pumpkin Planters
Get to make your very own pumpkin planter this weekend with the kids! Learn how to properly plan, plant, and care for three species of native plants in a cute artificial pumpkin jar. You’ll also get to decorate the mini-garden with glass pebbles, ribbons, and more.
When: Saturday, October 21, 2023, 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Where: Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77024
How Much: $65
Monster Jam
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Watch 12, 000-pound monster trucks soaring, flipping, and crashing around NRG Stadium this weekend! The touring spectacle will be back in Houston and you’ll also get plenty of photo opportunities with the amazing vehicles.
When: Saturday, October 21, 2023, 6:30 pm
Where: NRG Park, NRG Center, 1 NRG Pkwy, Houston, TX 77054
How Much: Starts at $20
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Things to do in Houston with Kids this Weekend of October 22, 2023 – Sunday
2023 Amberfest
Celebrate and have fun at Under the Radar Brewery this weekend! Expect food trucks, local beer, a raffle, costume contests, live music, kids’ activities, and more. The event will benefit Houston’s Amber Alert and Silver Alert Provider, the Texas Center for the Missing.
When: Sunday, October 22, 2023, 12 pm – 6 pm
Where: Under the Radar Brewery, 1506 Truxillo St, Houston, TX 77004
How Much: $15 – $20 | Free for kids 12 and under
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!
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