Bayou City Art Festival is this weekend in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Bayou City Art Festival
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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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There are lots of farms offering berry picking near Houston. Photo courtesy of P6 Farms, Facebook
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Easter Fest at P-6 Farms has hayrides, a cow train, and more. Event photo courtesy of the farm
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A field of bluebonnets near Houston. Photo by Phineas Adams, courtesy of Unsplash
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Houston has several fun baseball summer camps. Photo courtesy of the Space Cowboys Baseball Camp
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Camp La Junta offers an overnight summer camp in Texas. Photo courtesy of Camp La Junta for Boys
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Little Beakers has three locations near Houston. Photo courtesy of Little Beakers
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Two girls enjoying a fun gymnastics summer camp in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Gymnastics Academy
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Firetruck Park in West University. Photo by Jessica Stautberg
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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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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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See animals up close at some of these farms near Houston. Photo courtesy of Dewberry Farm
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Pleasure Pier in Galveston is a top attraction near Houston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston
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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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City Park Skate Park near Houston. Photo courtesy of the Sugarland Texas Govt.
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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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Houston's Walking Stick Brewing Company has plenty of outdoor space. Photo courtesy of the Walking Stick Brewing Company
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Plan a magical quinceañera with these dress shops and venues. Photo courtesy of Canva
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Photo courtesy of Big Air in North Houston
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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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Make it an unforgettable family getaway from Houston by hiking Enchanted Rock. Photo courtesy Passport to Texas.
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Photo by author Rebecca Matheson Ortiz for Mommy Poppins.
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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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MKT has great family-friendly restaurants! Photo courtesy of @mendocinofarms and MKT
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Fishing in Lake Somerville. Photo courtesy of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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There's no shortage of fun baby activities in Houston.
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Your little learner will love the variety of toddler classes in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
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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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Fishing at Sea Center in Freeport, TX. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife
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Photo courtesy of Osprey Cruises
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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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Photo courtesy of Cypress Academy
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Hero Headquarters is a birthday party entertainment company in Houston. Photo courtesy of Hero Headquarters
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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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The Houston Zoo is a great stop for kids, and near other things to do in Houston, too. Photo by Jessica A., courtesy of the zoo
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Families enjoying a night out. Photo courtesy of Paradigm Brewing in Tomball
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Montessori preschools focus on hands-on learning. Photo courtesy of The Woodlands Montessori School
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Levy Park in Houston has one of our favorite playgrounds. Photo courtesy of OJB Landscape Architecture
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Try fishing for the first time in Lake Livingston. Photo courtesy of Lake Livingston State Park, Facebook
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Playgrounds Without Limits photo courtesy of Memorial Park, Facebook
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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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Baby music classes are a great way to bond and learn. Photo courtesy of Musik Garden
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Birthday party places near Houston include arcades, escape rooms, climbing gyms, and more. Photo courtesy of The Main Event
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There are a variety of fishing lakes near Houston to fish with your kids. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife
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San Antonio is full of amusement parks, good food, and lots of other things to do with kids. Photo courtesy of the San Antonio Riverwalk
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Calling all space lovers! NASA’s Space Center Houston, photo by Rebecca Matheson Ortiz
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Kids can learn about Robotics at the Houston Space Center. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Ortiz.
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Kids eat Free at Dickey's on Sundays with each adult purchase of $10 or more. Photo courtesy of Dickey's
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The St. Regis in Uptown is one of Houston's best family-friendly resorts.
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Hiking at Garner State Park in the Texas Hill Country. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife
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Fresh air is one of the best antidotes to a grumpy toddler or baby. Photo courtesy of Bigstock
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Come for the queso, stay for the ice cream at these Tex-Mex restaurants in Houston.
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Bluebonnets, Strawberries, and 29 More Spring Festivals in Houston for Kids

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3/28/25 - By Rachael Cherry

Spring festivals in Houston are the best excuse to get outside and bask in the mild weather before the summer heat arrives. April and May are also the perfect time to check out the many Playgrounds and Parks in Houston, check out Houston's Best Strawberry Picking Farms, or hang out at one of the area's Kid-Friendly Local Breweries. Many of these family-friendly spring festivals are located in the suburbs and towns around Houston, so check out our picks for top things to do in Galveston, Kemah, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, Pearland, and Conroe while you're there.

For even more things to do, look at our event calendar and our Spring Fun Guide!

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Easter Fest photo courtesy of P-6 Farms
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Top Spring Festivals Near Houston

Spring Fest at Dewberry Farm

Brookshire
Saturday, March 8 through Sunday, April 27, 2025 (select dates)
MArch 8- April 27, gather your friends and family and join the fun at Dewberry Farm’s annual Spring Festival! At Spring Fest, you can take photos with the Easter Bunny and enjoy daily Easter Egg Hunts, photo ops, and over 40 fun games, rides, and exciting attractions. READ MORE

Bayou City Art Festival Spring Downtown

Downtown
Saturday & Sunday, March 29 & 30, 2025
Bayou City Art Festival transforms Downtown Houston into a lively outdoor gallery and interactive art event with art, entertainment, and more. READ MORE

Czech Center Museum Houston Annual Czech Spring Festival

Museum District
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Join a special day filled with traditional music, dancing, delicious food, and an incredible community atmosphere.   READ MORE

Henshaw House Centennial Celebration at Nature Discovery Center

Bellaire
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Celebrate the 100th birthday of the historic Henshaw House with resident party animals for a birthday party like no other with food, DJ and other entertainment, cake walk, Discovery Room visits, raffle, toss games, and activities for the whole family! READ MORE

Good Oil Days Oil Boom Festival

Humble – FREE
Saturday, April 5, 2025
This annual festival is set to have an array of family-friendly events for every member of the family.  READ MORE

Energy Fest

Energy Corridor – FREE
Saturday, April 5, 2025
A vibrant celebration featuring live music, food, and family-friendly fun in the Energy Corridor. READ MORE

The Woodlands Waterway Art Festival

The Woodlands
Friday, April 11 through Sunday, April 13, 2025
Spend the weekend browsing art at the Woodlands Waterway Art Festival, ranked among the top arts festivals in the country READ MORE

12th Annual Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival in Fifth Ward

Fifth Ward – FREE
Saturday, April 12, 2025
The Lyons Avenue Renaissance Festival celebrates the history, art, and culture of Houston's historic 5th Ward. Activities include Houston’s only egg drop by helicopter with over 50,000 goodie-filled, plastic eggs being airdropped mid-festival!  READ MORE

38th Annual Art Car Parade presented by Team Gillman

Downtown – FREE
Saturday, April 12, 2025
For its 38th year, the Houston Art Car Parade rolls through Downtown, with 250+ wild and creative vehicles delighting nearly 400,000 spectators. READ MORE

Chappell Hill Bluebonnet Festival

Chappel Hill – FREE
Saturday & Sunday, April 12 & 13 , 2025
Celebrate Bluebonnet season in Texas at the annual Bluebonnet Festival in downtown historic Chappell Hill. READ MORE

Kemah Crawfish & Zydeco Festival

Kemah – FREE
Saturday & Sunday, April 12 & 13 , 2025
Visit the Kemah Boardwalk and enjoy freshly boiled crawfish and Zydeco tunes all weekend long. READ MORE

Houston Latin Fest

Sugar Land
Saturday & Sunday, April 12 & 13 , 2025
Latin music lovers unite at the Houston Latin Fest, a family-friendly music festival that allows friends and families to connect over live Latin music through dance and celebration.  READ MORE

Easter Fest at P-6 Farms

Montgomery
Saturday, April 12 through Saturday, April 19, 2025 (Select dates)
P-6 Farms Easter Festival promises families some Texas-sized fun with photo ops, an Easter egg hunt, visits from the Easter bunny, a cow train, hayrides, farm animals, duck races, and courtyard activities. READ MORE

Puranava Indian Culture Fest at Pearland Town Center

Pearland – FREE
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Enjoy an outdoor Indian Art & Culture Fest and celebrate Indian culture with arts performances, art exhibits, hands-on activities, kids zone,  a bazaar with food and local vendors, and more.   READ MORE

Earth Day at Discovery Green

Downtown – FREE
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Visitors are invited to learn more about solar, wind, water and other forms of renewable energy with all the fun interactive art and activities Houston has come to expect from Discovery Green. READ MORE

Earth Day at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Memorial Park – FREE
Saturday, April 19, 2025
This Earth Day celebrate our amazing planet through art! Join a day of creativity to explore nature through poetry, drawing, photography, and more. Make your own nature journal, learn from our community partners, go on nature hikes, and enjoy all kinds of Earth-friendly crafts and activities. READ MORE

Burton Cotton Gin Festival

Burton – FREE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Enjoy a free family-friendly event featuring a day full of fun and history at the Annual Burton Cotton Gin Festival. READ MORE

San Jacinto Day Celebration

La Porte – FREE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
 Enjoy a day of fun, reenactments, and living history activities celebrating the 189th anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. READ MORE

The Grand Kids Festival

Galveston – FREE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
A celebration of folk art and families, the Grand Kids festival offers an unforgettable experience with live entertainment on indoor and outdoor stages, over 40 interactive activity booths, and hands-on exhibits that bring history and creativity to life.   READ MORE

Conroe KidzFest

Conroe – FREE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
KidzFest offers an array of diverse activities, interactive villages, stage acts and hands-on fun.  READ MORE

Spring Outdoor Celebration at Mont Belvieu City Park

Mont Belvieu – FREE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Immerse yourself in a day filled with exciting activities, from the heights of rock climbing to the tranquility of fishing, the exhilaration of kayaking, the precision of archery, and a plethora of other nature-inspired pursuits and exhibits. READ MORE

Nature Fest 2025

Cypress – FREE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
The annual Nature Fest turns Oak Meadow Park into a wilderness wonderland! READ MORE

Sylvan Beach Festival

La Porte
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Bring your friends and family out to Sylvan Beach Festival for a day of fun in the sun by the bay! Featuring live music plus a Free Family Fun Zone complete with inflatable obstacle courses and games, food, vendors, carnival, Gator Country animal shows, cook-offs, pageants, and more! READ MORE

RailFest at Galveston Railroad Museum

Galveston
Saturday & Sunday, April 26 & 27, 2025
Enjoy the excitement of large-sized model trains, entertainment, interactive activities, train rides, vendors, and more at Railfest. READ MORE

2025 Texas Crab Festival

Crystal Beach
Friday, May 9 through Sunday, May 11, 2025
The Texas Crab Festival is a one-of-a-kind celebration of coastal culture, delicious seafood, and family-friendly fun!   READ MORE

Houston Greek Fest

Memorial
Thursday, May 15 through Saturday, May 17, 2025
Enjoy Greek food, tour the Greek Orthodox Church, shop, watch live dancing, and let the kids take part in the numerous children's activities.  READ MORE

Pasadena Strawberry Festival

Pasadena
Thursday, May 15 through Sunday, May 18, 2025
Enjoy the annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival, which celebrates a time when Pasadena was known as the strawberry capital of the south.  READ MORE

The International Festival USA at Discovery Green

Downtown – FREE
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Spend the day celebrating culture and diversity at the International Festival USA.  READ MORE

Sweet Beats International Festival

Sugar Land
Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18, 2025
A a vibrant celebration that promises to immerse you in a rich tapestry of global sounds, flavors, and traditions.   READ MORE

Frida Festival at Discovery Green

Downtown – FREE
Saturday, May 31, 2025
The Frida Festival is a vibrant celebration honoring the life, art, and legacy of Frida Kahlo, one of Latin America’s most iconic visual artists. This annual event brings together local artists, organizations, and businesses to showcase art, music, dance, and creative expression in an urban arts market.   READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Nature Discovery Center
Historic Downtown Chappell Hill
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
Heritage Place - Downtown Conroe
St. Basil The Great Greek Orthodox Church