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Sensory Friendly Day event at Houston Children's Museum. Photo courtesy of the Houston Children's Museum
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Typhoon Texas has a big lazy river inside its Houston-area waterpark. Photo courtesy of Typhoon Texas Waterpark.
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Spend a summer evening at one of these free outdoor concerts. Photo courtesy of the City of Friendswood
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Pick your own flowers at one of these Houston farms. Photo courtesy Summer Skye Gardens
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Moody Gardens has both indoor and outdoor activities. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston
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Go for a nature walk in on of Houston's huge parks. Photo by Anthony Rathbun, courtesy of the Houston Arboretum.
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Levy Park is a splash pad in Houston's inner loop. Photo courtesy of Levy Park, Facebook
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A beach side festival is perfect for Summer. World Ocean Day Festival photo by R. Velasquez for Visit Galveston.
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Discovery Green hosts free events like Arte en el Parque, where kids learn Spanish while making art. Photo courtesy of Discovery Green
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Screen on the Green photo courtesy of Discovery Green
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Levy Park in Houston has one of our favorite playgrounds. Photo courtesy of OJB Landscape Architecture
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Strawberry picking at Froberg's Farm. Photo by Jessica Stautberg
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Houston has several fun baseball summer camps. Photo courtesy of the Space Cowboys Baseball Camp
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NASA's Space Center is one of Houston's best science museums for kids. Photo by Pierce Ingram, courtesy of Travel Texas
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Firetruck Park in West University. Photo by Jessica Stautberg
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Little Beakers has three locations near Houston. Photo courtesy of Little Beakers
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Children's Museum Houston is free every Thursday evening. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum Houston
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City Park Skate Park near Houston. Photo courtesy of the Sugarland Texas Govt.
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Pleasure Pier in Galveston is a top attraction near Houston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston
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John P. McGovern's state-of-the art playground is perfect for both younger and older children. Photo courtesy of Discovery Green.
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Stop at Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo for some cool photos on your roadtrip to the Texas Panhandle.
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Baywatch Dolphin Tours are a fun, kid-friendly tour near Houston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston
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Make dining out with kids more fun at one of Houston's themed restaurants. Photo courtesy of Rock N Roll Sushi
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Houston's Walking Stick Brewing Company has plenty of outdoor space. Photo courtesy of the Walking Stick Brewing Company
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Urban Air has quite a few trampoline parks near Houston. Photo courtesy of Urban Air Adventure Park
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Batting cage photo courtesy of the Bellaire Bats
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Photo courtesy of Big Air in North Houston
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Plan a magical quinceañera with these dress shops and venues. Photo courtesy of Canva
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Houston has many kid-friendly museums, and not all are children's museums. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum of Houston
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In winter, visit Luminations at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Photo by Ann Alva Weiding Photography, at bigredmuse.com.
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New to fishing? Try a Galveston fishing boat tour.
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The outdoor pool at the Moody Gardens Hotel, photo courtesy of Visit Galveston.
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One of our favorite petting zoos near Houston. Photo courtesy of Dewberry Farm
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Treat your kid to one of these Houston spas with services for children. Photo courtesy of Float Baby
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Climb with your kids at one of these indoor rock climbing gyms in Houston. Photo courtesy of Texas Rock Gym
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Bowling is a fun indoor activity to add to your list this summer. Photo courtesy of Palace Social
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Round up the girls and head out for a kid-free night in Houston. Photo courtesy of Thirsty Bee Meadery
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Kids love the carousel on Kemah's boardwalk.
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San Antonio has a lot of budget-friendly things to do with kids. Photo courtesy of the San Antonio Botanical Garden
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Birdwatching at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, photo courtesy of Houston Audubon
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Check out one of these breakfasts in Houston for a casual meal when the kids get up early. Photo courtesy of Snooze
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Free activities like feeding the ducks at Mary Jo Peckham Park are simple and still great fun for kids. Photo courtesy of Canva
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Take a look at one of these popular toddler dance classes in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Ballet preschool program.
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Mud Day Celebration at Nature Discovery Center
Mud Day Celebration at Nature Discovery Center
5/30/25 - By Rachael Cherry

Get ready for summer vacation! June in Houston brings celebrations for Juneteenth, Father's Day, festivals, outdoor movies, and concerts. 

June in Houston is packed with exciting, family-friendly events perfect for all ages. Celebrate marine life at the World Ocean Day Festival in Galveston, enjoy evening fun at Park After Dark at Discovery Green, and honor freedom at the Juneteenth Family Fun Day. And don’t miss the Father’s Day Fun Fest at the Children’s Museum, packed with activities to celebrate dad.

Looking to enjoy summer fun without breaking the bank? Don’t miss our exclusive summer deals on exciting events all across Houston!

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Top Things To Do in Houston with Kids this June

Park After Dark at Discovery Green

Downtown – FREE
Thursdays June 5 - June 26, 2025
Make the most of summer evenings at Park After Dark, happening every Thursday in June at Discovery Green! As the sun goes down, the park lights up – literally! They're keeping the fountains and lights on late, so you can enjoy the summer fun. READ MORE

The Brainstormers & Their Cosmic Mission at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

The Woodlands – FREE
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Alley Theatre brings a new kids play to The Pavilion's Event – meet The Brainstormers: Naomi, Ferguson and Willa - a Space City trio bound by their love of all things SCIENCE. Get ready for an action-packed play and lots of pre-show fun... totally for free!   READ MORE

Summer Break at MFAH

Museum District – FREE
Thursdays, June 5 through August 7, 2025
On Thursdays, families are invited to enjoy gallery activities with teaching artists. Explore the art on view and experiment with new materials, tools, and processes to create your own art. READ MORE

World Ocean Day Festival in Galveston

Galveston – FREE
Saturday, June 7, 2025
This free, family-friendly event transforms the shoreline into a hub of ocean love and learning. Get hands-on with eco-art workshops, explore coastal ecosystems, and discover how art and science can help protect our blue planet. READ MORE

Hands-on Houston: Paper Weaving at Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Museum District – FREE
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Explore color and pattern this month by creating a paper weaving inspired by the current exhibition, Sonya Clark: We Are Each Other. READ MORE

Free Summer Thursdays at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Memorial Park – FREE
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Cool down and connect with nature while enjoying family-friendly fun on the trails and Nature Playscape. Bring the kids for outdoor adventures and enjoy a free sweet treat to beat the heat (while supplies last). READ MORE

The Wiggles: Bouncing Balls! Tour

Downtown
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Join The Wiggles for a fun, interactive live show designed to spark creativity, curiosity, and a love of learning through music and movement.   READ MORE

Summer Movie Night at Woodchase Park: Inside Out 2

Westchase District – FREE
Friday, June 13, 2025
Spend an evening under the stars and enjoy food trucks, fun activities, free popcorn, and a movie at Woodchase Park.  READ MORE

Galveston Island Juneteenth Festival & Celebration

Galveston – FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Join the celebration and experience the rich culture, history, and spirit of Juneteenth in Galveston with a free, family-friendly event that features live entertainment, music, food vendors, and a diverse showcase of local entrepreneurs.   READ MORE

Tokyo X at NRG Center

Southwest Houston
Saturday & Sunday, June 14 & 15, 2025
Celebration of Japanese culture held indoors at NRG Center that brings together over 400 vendors from nationwide to showcase Japanese Culture. Enjoy the scene from car shows, concerts, programs, arcades, martial arts, samurais, voice actors, and more. READ MORE

Father's Day Fun Fest! at Children's Museum Houston

Museum District
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Join the celebration this Father's Day with heartwarming story-time, exciting lawn games, and an energizing challenge that will get everyone up and moving!   READ MORE

Ninja Kidz Live

Downtown
Wedneday, June 18, 2025
It's time to enter the multi-verse. The NINJA KIDZ are leaping out of your screens and into your city with Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities. READ MORE

Juneteenth Family Fun Day at Emancipation Park

Third Ward – FREE
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Celebrate freedom, family, and community at this year’s Juneteenth Family Fun Day. This family-focused event promises a day full of joy, entertainment, and togetherness for all ages. READ MORE

Celebrating Black History! Produced by Express Children’s Theatre at Miller Outdoor Theatre

Museum District – FREE
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Live music, dance, and kid-friendly poetry presenting Black History from ancient Africa to today.   READ MORE

AsiaFest 2025

Museum District – FREE (registration required)
Friday, June 20, 2025
Eat, learn, and play at Asia Society Texas' annual festival!Celebrate the rich diversity of Houston’s Asian and Asian American communities through performances, art-making activities, food, live demonstrations, and more. READ MORE

Movie Night at Camden Park: IF

Westchase – FREE
Friday, June 20, 2025
Enjoy a cozy night under the stars at Camden Park’s Summer Movie Nights! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and settle in for an evening of fun. Before the movie begins, enjoy delicious eats from local food trucks and free popcorn for all. READ MORE

Comicpalooza at the George R. Brown Convention Center

Downtown
Friday June 20 through Sunday, June 22, 2025
Artistic creators, insightful panelists, cosplayers, stars, and enthusiastic spectators will come together for a magical weekend celebrating anime, comics, gaming, literature, cosplay, and much more. READ MORE

Houston Fire Museum - Summer Family Day

Midtown
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Get ready for an exciting adventure! Dive into firefighting games, learn essential fire safety tips from retired Sr. Inspector Tom Petty and his trusty dog, Cinder. Explore an interactive inflatable safety house, and so much more!  READ MORE

Make Music Day Festival 2025

Downtown – FREE
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Join the official Make Music Day celebration in downtown Houston — a full-day, outdoor music and culture festival for all ages! Experience three live stages featuring top local artists, DJs, and cultural performers, plus food trucks, interactive activities, and family fun.   READ MORE

Humble Bacon Festival 2025

Humble
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Enjoy a festival that is a bacon lover's dream come true –  a great day filled with family fun, food, and over 75 vendors with ALL things BACON. READ MORE

Disney and Pixar’s Up in Concert at the Houston Symphony

Downtown
Saturday & Sunday June 21 & 22, 2025
Experience the return of a beloved animated classic on the big screen like never before! Enjoy this captivating film projected on a massive screen, accompanied by the Houston Symphony performing Michael Giacchino’s Academy Award-winning score live.  READ MORE

RailFest at Rosenberg Railroad Museum

Rosenberg
Sunday, June 22, 2025
All aboard for RailFest — a day of family fun celebrating all things trains! Explore a variety of visiting model train layouts including G-Gauge, T-TRAK, Tinplate, and Houston Area Live Steamers. Enjoy a live steam train demonstration, an interactive train setup just for kids, live bluegrass music, railroad-themed storytelling, and more.   READ MORE

Rainbow on the Green at Discovery Green

Downtown – FREE
Friday, June 27, 2025
This free, family-friendly Pride event will feature an evening of all-star performances and entertainment. READ MORE

Mud Day Celebration at Nature Discovery Center

Bellaire – FREE
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Participants are invited to come prepared for a marvelously muddy good time in celebration of International Mud Day at the Nature Play Area. Whether they choose to wallow in the mud, stomp through it, paint with it, build with it, or craft classic mud pies, a fun-filled experience awaits all. READ MORE

Elephant and Piggie`s We Are In A Play!

Midtown
Saturday, June 28 through Saturday, July 26, 2025 (Select dates)
Get ready for a musical experience, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning, best-selling children’s books, that will leave you doing the “Flippy Floppy Floory” dance! READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
George R. Brown Convention Center
Humble Civic Center Arena Complex
MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston