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Cherry blossoms usher in the spring season at Old Westbury Gardens. Photo courtesy of the garden
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Weekend Fun for Houston Kids: AsiaFest, Freedom Celebrations, June 29-30

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at AsiaFest with a weekend of FREE family-friendly activities./Photo courtesy of Asia Society Texas Center.
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at AsiaFest with a weekend of FREE family-friendly activities./Photo courtesy of Asia Society Texas Center.
6/26/19 - By Rachael Cherry

This weekend is our very last weekend in June, and July is on the horizon! We would say we're sad to see June go, but we're so excited about all of the upcoming 4th of July celebrations and fireworks that saying goodbye isn't quite so hard. You can even start celebrating Independence Day early by heading to the Freedom Festival, All American Sunday, or Star Spangled Spectacular this weekend.

If you're looking for unique things to do in the coming weeks, we highly recommend making a trip to Candytopia for some sugary sweet fun or to the Houston Zoo to check out their Dinosaur exhibit; both are in town for a limited time and are perfect unique summer activities to do with the kids.

Be sure to check out event calendar during the week for even more family fun, and if you have an event you'd like publicized we invite you to submit it to our calendar! You can also sign up for our weekly newsletter to have all the Mommy Poppins fun delivered to you.

Now let's check out what's happening around Houston this weekend; there's a ton of family fun that you don't want to miss.

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All for one, and one for all! Draw your swords and prepare for a swashbuckling good time as the Three Musketeers take over the Alley Theatre stage./Photo courtesy of Lynn Lane.
All for one, and one for all! Draw your swords and prepare for a swashbuckling good time as the Three Musketeers take over the Alley Theatre stage./Photo courtesy of Lynn Lane.

All Weekend

AsiaFest 2022

Museum District
Celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Asia Society Texas at AsiaFest, a FREE family-friendly celebration featuring demonstrations, performances, cultural activities, local vendors, exhibitions, fusion cuisine, and more.  READ MORE

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by The Company OnStage

Meyerland
Based on the popular novel by Judy Blume, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing takes life with a sibling and puts a hilarious twist on it. Any child with a younger sibling is sure to appreciate the humor and escapades that ensue with Peter Hatcher and his little brother Fudge. READ MORE

Class Act Productions Presents: Newsies

The Woodlands
The Disney film turned Tony-winning Broadway hit is taking over the stage in this theatrical production of Newsies! READ MORE

Princess Theatre at Purple Box Theater

Friendswood
Watch your favorite princesses sing and dance on stage, then meet them after the show. Don't forget to come dressed as your favorite princess! READ MORE

Ken Ludwig's The Three Musketeers at the Alley Theatre

Downtown
All for one, and one for all! Watch Ken Ludwig's The Three Musketeers take over the stage in this action-packed play that combines romance, danger, and comedy. READ MORE
Enjoy an evening of camping-themed activities at the annual family
Enjoy an evening of camping-themed activities at the annual family "campout" at Town Square./Photo courtesy of Sugar Land Town Square.

Saturday

Bites, Stings & Itches at Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center

Humble
Learn all about the different insects and plants in nature that bite and sting and how to treat them during this talk with a naturalist.  READ MORE

Summer Family “Camp Out” at Sugar Land Town Square

Sugar Land
Hang out at NEO's interactive campsite featuring tents, games, s'mores, a lawn fishing tournament, and even more family fun.  READ MORE

Meet Toy Story's Woody and Jessie at CMH

Museum District
Put on your favorite pair of cowboy boots and make your way to The Children's Museum of Houston for a meet-and-greet with Toy Story's Woody and Jessie. READ MORE

Hands on Texas History Festival

Galveston
The Museum is celebrating Texas history with live music, Medicine Show, branding, gunsmith, Buffalo Soldiers, games, costumed historical reenactors, WWII vehicles, delicious BBQ, and more! Handle some critters from the coast too!  READ MORE

Mud Day at Nature Discovery Center

Bellaire
Celebrate International Mud Day at Nature Discovery Center! Come wearing your oldest clothes and get ready to wallow, stomp, paint, and play in some good old-fashioned mud.  READ MORE
Enjoy family fun while shopping local produce and goods at Galveston's Own Farmers Market./Photo courtesy of Galveston's Own Farmers Market.
Enjoy family fun while shopping local produce and goods at Galveston's Own Farmers Market./Photo courtesy of Galveston's Own Farmers Market.

Sunday

Galveston's Own Farmers Market

Galveston
Every Thursday and Sunday connect to your local community through food by heading to The Bryan Museum to shop local produce and handmade goods. READ MORE

Star Spangled Spectacular at Second Baptist Church - West Campus

Katy
Celebrate our nation's freedom early at this FREE community event at Second Baptist Church - West Campus. Bring your lawn chairs for an evening of carnival games, food trucks, music, and fireworks.  READ MORE

All American Sunday - Second Baptist Church Cypress Campus

Cypress
Come out to Second Baptist - Cypress for an 4th of July celebration that's not to be missed! There will be a Car Show, food trucks, carnival games, and professional fireworks to cap off the evening.  READ MORE

Freedom Festival at St. Philip’s United Methodist Church

Bellaire
Celebrate our freedom at this festival for the whole family! There will be face painting, live entertainment, a selfie station, games, a bounce house, and more.  READ MORE

Tejano Music Nights at Kemah Boardwalk

Kemah
Enjoy an evening outdoors with a live concert featuring the best in Tejano music. READ MORE

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