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Best Things To Do in Houston with Kids in August 2025

Life of Pi at The Hobby Center. Production photo by Evan Murphy/MurphyMade
Life of Pi at The Hobby Center. Production photo by Evan Murphy/MurphyMade
7/28/25 - By Rachael Cherry

Looking for things to do this August in Houston? Here are some great things to do in Houston with kids.

Back-to-school season may be approaching, but there's still plenty of summer fun to enjoy this August! Catch the acclaimed Broadway production of Life of Pi at the Hobby Center, and wrap up the season with a bang at the Blow Out Bash! at Children’s Museum Houston.

Find more top August fun in our Ultimate Summer Fun Guide for Houston Kids. Plus, now is the time to get in a few more trips to our favorite splash pads and sprinkler parks before they close for the season. And school starts halfway through this month, so check out our school calendar list and get ready.

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.  

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Blow Out Bash! at Children's Museum Houston. Photo courtesy of the event.
Blow Out Bash! at Children's Museum Houston. Photo courtesy of the event.

Top Things To Do in Houston with Kids this August

Houston Shakespeare Festival at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Museum District – FREE
Thursday, July 31 - Saturday, August 9, 2025
The University of Houston presents two of Shakespeare's famous works, Henry V and As You Like It on the Miller Outdoor Theater stage for the annual Houston Shakespeare Festival.  READ MORE

Abilities Expo at NRG Center

Southwest Houston – FREE
Friday, August 1 - Sunday, August 3, 2025
The Abilities Expo Houston showcases life-enhancing exhibits, dynamic workshops and fun events for kids of all ages for the disability community. READ MORE

White Linen Night on 19th Street

The Heights
Saturday, August 2, 2025
19th Street's Annual White Linen Night is back, complete with a street closure, outdoor vendors, food trucks and live music! READ MORE

Hands-on Houston: Prayer Pouches at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Museum District – FREE
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Join a free celebration of Sonya Clark’s Beaded Prayers Project, her longest-running collaborative artwork! Learn simple sewing techniques to create two sealed beaded packets containing a wish, hope, dream, blessing, or prayer on a piece of paper encased in cloth and adorned with at least one bead on the outer surface. READ MORE

Danny GO! Live at Smart Financial Centre

Sugar Land
Saturday, August 2, 2025
“Danny Go!” is a high-energy, live-action educational show designed for kids ages 3 to 7. Filled with music, movement, and plenty of silliness, the show encourages learning and active play.   READ MORE

Big 3 at Toyota Center

Downtown
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Experience an action-packed day of 3-on-3 basketball, high-energy halftime performances, 4-point shot contests, BMX stunt shows, and more when the BIG3 returns to Houston. READ MORE

Astronaut Days at Space Center Houston

Southeast Houston
Saturday & Sunday, Aug 2 & 3, 2025
Dive into the extraordinary world of space exploration with Astronaut Days at Space Center Houston! Discover why the Johnson Space Center is the heart of astronaut training and experience unparalleled access to real-life astronauts.   READ MORE

Blow Out Bash! at Children's Museum Houston

Museum District
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Say so long to summer in the most spectacular way—with a day full of rhythm, color, and hands-on fun! Dance your heart out, let your imagination run wild, and get ready to rock the new school year with style and confidence. READ MORE

Possums & Popsicles at the Houston Arboretum

Memorial Park
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Chill out with some of the coolest critters around! Grab a frozen treat, enjoy a refreshing root beer (or regular beer) from Saint Arnold Brewing Company, and get up close and personal with live wild animals. READ MORE

Live Nation Gracies Corner: Gracie's Global Adventure!

Downtown
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Come sing, dance, and explore with Gracie’s Corner Live: Gracie’s Global Adventure — a live show like no other. Join Gracie and her friends on an exciting journey filled with music, movement, and fun for the whole family. READ MORE

Life of Pi at The Hobby Center

Downtown
Tuesday, August 19 - Sunday, August 24, 2025
Told with jaw-dropping visuals, world-class puppetry, and exquisite stagecraft, Life of Pi is an epic story of perseverance and hope. READ MORE

6th Annual Mariachi Festival

Downtown
Friday, August 22 - Sunday, August 24, 2025
A celebration featuring some of the best mariachi musicians and ballet folklórico dancers from across Texas. READ MORE

Summer Closing Family Day at The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts

Spring – FREE
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Celebrate one last hurrah fof the summer exhibit “Art Unleashed: Creativity You Can Feel!” with Mad About Hoops performing at 11 am, balloon animals, art activities, and more! READ MORE

ProChallenge Galveston

Galveston – FREE
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Join the ProChallenge at East Beach — a hands-on soccer experience designed to help young athletes develop their skills. Participants will rotate through 11 high-energy stations focused on speed, agility, ball control, and more. Each station is led by certified coaches who provide real-time feedback and support. READ MORE

End of Summer Fireworks at Kemah Boardwalk

Kemah – FREE
Sunday, August 31, 2025
End your summer with a thrill! Enjoy the Boardwalk's amusement rides, live music, and watch the night light up with a spectacular fireworks show.   READ MORE

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