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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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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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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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Houston's Walking Stick Brewing Company has plenty of outdoor space. Photo courtesy of the Walking Stick Brewing Company
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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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One of our favorite petting zoos near Houston. Photo courtesy of Dewberry Farm
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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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Levy Park in Houston has one of our favorite playgrounds. Photo courtesy of OJB Landscape Architecture
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Earth Day Compost Demo photo courtesy of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Earth Day Compost Demo photo courtesy of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
3/30/25 - By Carrie Taylor

From Easter Egg Hunts to Earth Day Celebrations and beyond, April is packed with activities to do with kids, indoors and outside. Don’t miss our favorite free and fun things to do in Houston with kids this month.

April in Houston is bursting with amazing festivals and family-friendly events! From Earth Day at the Houston Arboretum to the Chappell Hill Bluebonnet Festival, there’s something for everyone. Easter egg hunts will be happening all over the city, and of course, we can’t forget one of our favorite annual events—the Houston Art Car Parade and Festival.

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Grand Kids Festival photo courtesy of Visit Galveston
Grand Kids Festival photo courtesy of Visit Galveston

Free Events in Houston this April

Toddler Tuesday at Discovery Green

Downtown – FREE
Tuesday, April 1, through Tuesday, April 29, 2025( Tuesdays)
Toddlers and their caretakers enjoy a morning of interactive story time, costumed character meet and greets, activities, and soft play equipment from Toddler Towns and activities from Collab Lab. 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

Neighborhood Community Day at The Menil

Montrose – FREE
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Visitors are invited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Cy Twombly Gallery and enjoy a free afternoon of art, music, poetry, and family activities in celebration of the museum’s vibrant neighborhood.   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

Sesame Street Live! at the Hobby Center

Downtown
Saturday, April 5, 2025
At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide & seek. READ MORE

My First Orchestral Concert at Miller Outdoor Theater

Museum District – FREE
Tuesday & Wednesday, April 8 & 9, 2025
The Prelude Music Foundation invites school communities and families with young children to an interactive, educational, and engaging live-music event designed especially for our youngest audience members, sponsored in part by the City of Houston through the Miller Theatre Advisory Board! READ MORE

Disney On Ice Let's Dance! at NRG Stadium

Southwest Houston
Thursday, April 10 through Sunday, April 13, 2025
Mickey and his pals are rocking the DJ table and you’re on the guest list! Feel the electric atmosphere as they remix favorite Disney tunes into colorful worlds.   READ MORE

38th Annual Art Car Parade presented by Team Gillman

Downtown – FREE
Saurday, 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

Traders Village Comicon

Northwest Houston– FREE
Saturday & Sunday, April 12 & 13, 2025
Get ready for an epic weekend of geekdom at Traders Village Houston’s Comicon! 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

Easter at Blessington Farms

Simonton
Saturday, April 12 through Saturday, April 19, 2025 (Select dates)
Children can hunt for eggs with candy and treats, enjoy baby bunny encounters, and visit with the Easter Bunny.   READ MORE

EggTivities at The Woodlands Children's Museum

The Woodlands
Friday & Saturday, April 18 & 19, 2025
Children are invited to participate in a delightful array of Easter-themed activities and a visit with the Easter Bunny.   READ MORE

Earth Day at Discovery Green

Discovery Green – 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

20th Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Vendor Market at 7 Acre Wood

Conroe – FREE
Saturday, April 19, 2025
Celebrate Easter at 7-acre woods by hunting Easter eggs, visiting the petting zoo, playing mini-golf, zipping down the zipline, and more for FREE. 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 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

Cirque for Kids at the Houston Symphony

Downtown
Saturday, April 26, 2025
 See Jones Hall transform into a magical circus wonderland is this family-friendly show designed especially for kids aged 3–8 (but parents will love it too!). 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

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 Model Train Rally at Galveston Railroad Museum

Galveston
Saturday & Sunday, Apr 26 & 27, 2025
A family event featuring model trains of all sizes and immersive fun for all ages. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Nature Discovery Center
Historic Downtown Chappell Hill
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
Heritage Place - Downtown Conroe