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While Houston has no shortage of fall-themed activities, the Zoo Boo at the Houston Zoo is definitely one of our favorites. Even if you aren't a huge fan of Halloween, this not-so-spooky event is a hit with kids of all ages.
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Say "Hello" to fall festival season! Like some people's pumpkin spice latte obsession, we have a big thing for all the amazing fall festivals out there, and this weekend kicks off some big ones! Froberg's Farm, Blessington Farms, Dewberry Farms, and P-6 Farms have all officially opened their doors to pumpkin patches and fall festivals and are ready for YOU to visit, so let's ignore to too-hot-for-fall weather and dive right into the fall festivities.
For even more fall activities, be sure to check out our Fall Fun and Harvest Guide, where you'll find everything from hayrides to corn mazes and our exhaustive Fall Bucket List, so you can check off all your fall favorites one by one.
When it comes to events around Houston, we love to highlight them all - big and small. If you have an event coming up you want to get some extra publicity for, we would love for you to submit your event to our calendar. Anyone who's stopped by our event calendar can attest to the fact that we're constantly updating and adding the best events around town, and we want yours to be one of them! We also have a highlight reel for the month in our September GoList, which features a bucket list of monthly activities you don't want to miss.
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Let's check out all the awesome events happening this weekend.
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Encouraging healthy hobbies is at the top of my priority list when it comes to my kids, and I've tried to make being active a part of their lives since day one. Both kids have accompanied me on many runs in the jogging stroller since they were babies, and they know that if it's a nice day we're doing something outside. Now that my oldest is riding his bike, we frequently head out to different trails together where I'll chase after him with my daughter strapped into the jogging stroller as he flies down trails (his biking has been excellent for improving my running speed) or we'll bike together as a family if my husband is able to come along for the ride.
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Y'all, you know it's officially the fall season when we start sharing articles like where to find fall festivals, pumpkin patches, hayrides, and corn mazes. We even compiled an awesome Fall Bucket List to help make this next season a great one, and we could not be more excited about all it has to offer. The only thing that needs to happen next is for the weather to get the memo!
This upcoming weekend is full of festival fun, with celebrations ranging from favorites like the Polish Harvest Festival for a healthy dose of culture to the extra spicy Texas Hot Sauce Festival and the ever popular kid-favorite, Blessington Farm's Pumpkin Patch and Fall Festival.
Speaking of awesome events, make sure you also check out our event calendar, our September GoList, and our Free Things to Do in September posts; they're packed with events and activities throughout the month that your family won't want to miss. You can also sign up for our weekly newsletter to have everything we publish delivered right to you so you never miss any new content we roll out.
For anyone planning an event, we know this is a busy, exciting time of the year and we would love for you to submit your event to our event calendar if it's not already on there so we can share it with all of our awesome readers. Just fill out the form and we'll take it from there.
Now let's see what's on tap for the upcoming weekend.
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Y'all, it's officially midway through September, and despite temperatures that are still steadily climbing into the 90+ range every day, that means fall (well, Houston's version of fall) is here. That means that it's time to start planning weekends around our fall bucket list, hitting up all the family-friendly fall festivals and taking advantage of all the free things happening around Houston this month.
This weekend also marks the annual celebration of Mexico's fight for independence, and in true Houston style, we're celebrating it big with events like the a day of Fiestas Patrias activities at the Children's Museum of Houston, a special Fiesta Sinfónica performance by the Houston Symphony, and a Fiestas Patrias celebration at Trader's Village.
As if that weren't enough, we've barely even scratched the surface with all the awesome events you can find on our event calendar and in our September GoList, so be sure to check those out when you're in need of a little inspiration. We'd also love for you to sign up for our weekly newsletter; it's full of the best tips, tricks, and activities we have to offer.
Now, without further ado, let's take a look at the upcoming weekend!
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A big congratulations to all the parents out there is in order; you've successfully made it through not only the start of school, but the first school holiday as well! You now what that means... it's time to buckle down, because the first semester is full steam ahead. And like a good friend, we're prepared to tackle this school year alongside you, providing both guidance and entertainment in equal doses.
In the spirit of the school year, we've compiled a list of 65 school lunch ideas for your kids that they'll actually eat. These Bento box meals are balanced, tasty, and just plain fun, so you won't have to worry about your kids bringing home the lunches you lovingly packed for them virtually untouched.
For everyone who's not quite yet filling their daytime hours with school or looking for great afternoon activities, our event calendar is an awesome resource for finding fun weekday activities, our Free Things to Do in September list gives you plenty of ideas that don't include your pocketbook, and our September GoList highlights the top events happening throughout the month. We also have a weekly newsletter that you can sign up for so you always know what's happening here at Mommy Poppins.
Did you know that you can also submit your event to our calendar? If you're planning something awesome, we'd love to hear about it and share it with our readers! Fill out the form, hit submit, then we'll review it and publish it for all to see.
Now let's tackle this weekend planning together with a sneak peek at what's happening around town.
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School may be back in session, but the summer heat hasn't quit just yet, and that means we're still looking to pack in one last little bit of summer fun! To help you make the most of summer's inevitable end, we came up with a list of 14 things to do before summer ends, whcih is packed with fun family activities like family bingo night, a trip to Candytopia, and Kroger Family Sundays with the Houston Astros.
That being said, we also know that some of you are ready to wash your hands of summer and jump right back into the school routine, and this weekend has some awesome back to school events to help facilitate that as well. Saturday you can head to Memorial City Mall for an After School Activities Fair or to Pasadena for their annual Back to School Market, and Sunday Kingwood is hosting a Back 2 School Market. We also rounded up several free and cheap after-school programs and classes for all the parents who need and/or want a little extra for their kids in those awkward hours between the end of the school day and the end of the work day.
Our event calendar and August GoList are both always good sources of idea inspiration when you need something to do, and you can sign up for our weekly newsletter to have all of our newly published content delivered straight to your inbox.
Now let's check out what's happening around town this weekend.
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With temperatures climbing above 100 degrees, it seems a little silly to say that summer has ended, which is why we came up with 14 things you should do with the kids before the summer is over. School may have started, but that doesn't mean the fun has ended!
Now also seems like the perfect time to head down to Galveston for the weekend, and the Island is promising to deliver some fun events for the family! Saturday, you can spend the morning learning how to build sandcastles on Stewart Beach, then lace up your running shoes and head to East Beach at night for the popular Sand Crab 5k & 10k (they have a Kids Mile, too!). Kick off Sunday morning with Bay Explorations at Galveston Island State Park, visit the Galveston's Own Farmers Market at The Bryan Museum after, and cap it off by partaking in the Galveston Family Beach Challenge at Stewart Beach during the day. A whole weekend of family activities at the beach sounds like a pretty perfect way to beat the heat
Not in the mood to leave the city? We've got a whole host of other activities you can choose from, just head to our event calendar for a day-by-day breakdown of what's happening in Houston or take a look at our August GoList for a monthly overview of the coolest things happening this month. And make sure you sign up for our weekly newsletter so you can have everything that gets published on Mommy Poppins delivered to your inbox; it makes planning a breeze.
For anyone who is planning an activity, we would love to make sure it has a spot on our calendar as well! All you have to do is submit your event to our calendar. Once it's submitted, we'll review it and publish it so it gets shared with all of our readers.
Let's see what this weekend has to offer.
