Free things to do with kids this weekend in Houston (October 9–11)

Craft Time for Kids

4th floor Kids Room · Houston · Ages 3–12

Unleash your creativity at our Kids Craft program!

Clute - Toddler Movers & Shakers

Clute Meeting Room · Pearland · Ages 1–3

Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and grow!

LEGO Club: Build and Create at Your Library

Meeting Room · Houston · Ages 5–13

Unleash your creativity and engineering skills at our LEGO Club!

Pokémon Club

1st Floor Large Meeting Room · Houston · Ages 5–13

Journey into the world of Pokémon at our legendary club full of fun experiences where trainers can explore the world of Pokémon through…

Teen Movie Time

Activity Hub · Houston · Ages 10–13

Get ready for an exciting Teen Movie Time at the Houston Public Library!

Beyond the Hedges: Historias de Latinidad at Rice University

Houston Public Library · Houston · Ages 10–13

Rice University is home to a campus bounded by historic hedges but deeply interconnected with the dynamic metropolis of Houston, one of the…

Fashion Fusion X: Inspired by Frida Kahlo

Staff - 1st floor Gallery · Houston · Ages 3–12

features garments from the tenth anniversary of Fashion Fusion, an annual competition and runway show presented by the Museum of Fine Arts,…

LULAC History Exhibition

Houston Public Library · Houston · Ages 3–12

The Houston Public Library invites you to experience nearly a century of civil rights resilience in an exhibit chronicling the League of…

Sensing Deep Space: Pandora's Cluster

Houston Public Library · Houston · Ages 3–12

We're celebrating World Space Week with a special viewing of Sensing Deep Space: Pandora's Cluster, a video installation that brings you…

The Little School of the 400

Houston Public Library · Houston · Ages 3–12

In the 1950s, Mexican American children in Texas entered schools shaped by segregation and discrimination, where language barriers added to…

Time to Get Ready: Fotografía Social Civil Rights Photography of Maria Varela

Self-guided Activities · Houston · Ages 3–12

Inspired by social justice activism in her south side Chicago Catholic high school, Maria Varela accepted an invitation in 1963 to join the…

Second Saturday Bird Survey

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center · Houston · Ages 3–12

of the month 8:00 – 10:00 am Free, but donations appreciated All ages, minors must be accompanied by an adult Work on your bird watching…

Orientation to the Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library

Meeting Room - Susan Clayton Garwood · Houston · Ages 3–12

Curious about your family history? We offer a genealogy workshop where you can learn how to uncover your ancestors’ stories. Begin with a…

Bring Your Family to Storytime!

Houston Public Library · Houston · Ages 5–12

Join us for Family Storytime, where we bring books to life through stories, songs, and activities that everyone in the family will enjoy!

Family Storytime

Meeting Room · Houston · Ages 1–12

Join us for Family Storytime, where we bring books to life through stories, songs, and activities that everyone in the family will enjoy!

Family Storytime

Houston Public Library · Houston · Ages 3–12

Join us for Family Storytime, where we bring books to life through stories, songs, and activities that everyone in the family will enjoy!

Bad Art Club

Literacy Center · Houston · Ages 5–12

Join us for our monthly craft event, a fun and quirky night where creativity knows no bounds!

Explore and Play: Join Our Toddler Playtime!

Meeting Room · Houston · Ages 1–12

Bring your little ones to our Toddler Playtime for a fun and interactive experience!

Family Storytime

Children's Area · Houston · Ages 3–12

Join us for Family Storytime, where we bring books to life through stories, songs, and activities that everyone in the family will enjoy!

Health and Wellness: Boost Your Well-Being

WIC Room · Houston · Ages 10–13

Ready to take charge of your health? We offer a variety of health and wellness events designed to help you live your best life. Whether…

Writing Workshops with Writers in the Schools

Houston Parks · Houston · Ages 5–12

Wordsmiths, storytellers and creative young scholars are invited to this free, monthly drop-in writing workshop with Writers in the Schools.

Ignite Your Passion for STEM

Houston Public Library · Houston · Ages 5–13

Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at our engaging event designed for curious minds!

Park Partners: The Rhythm of Our Roots

GARVER PARK · Houston · Ages 3–12

Join Rhythm of Our Roots , a free intergenerational community gathering presented by The Healing Portal Collective that transforms the park…

Clute - Toddler Movers & Shakers

Clute Meeting Room · Pearland · Ages 1–3

Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and grow!

Join the Manga Club: Share Your Passion for Japanese Comics

Kashmere Gardens Computer Lab · Houston · Ages 5–13

Dive into the world of Japanese comics with our Manga and Anime Club!

Manvel - Toddler Movers & Shakers

Manvel Meeting Room · Pearland · Ages 1–3

Beginning Genealogy Research and Clayton Library

1st Floor · Houston · Ages 3–12

Need info on the names, dates and places your family lived?

Discover Nature Together Scavenger Hunts

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center · Houston · Ages 3–12

Free, donations appreciated All ages, minors must be accompanied by an adult Bring the whole family to the Houston Arboretum for free, themed scavenger hunts!

Vela Ensemble presents Resonant Winds: Music of Latin American Composers

Houston Public Library · Houston · Ages 3–12

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant concert featuring a woodwind chamber group performing classical works by Latin American composers.

Pawsitive Pups Storytime: Read to a Furry Friend

Meeting Room · Houston · Ages 3–12

Bring your favorite book and join us for Pawsitive Pups Storytime at the Houston Public Library!

Lake Jackson - Teen: Haunted Library Lock-In!

Lake Jackson Branch Library · Pearland · Ages 10–13

Beyond the Hedges: Historias de Latinidad at Rice University

Houston Public Library · Houston · Ages 10–13

Rice University is home to a campus bounded by historic hedges but deeply interconnected with the dynamic metropolis of Houston, one of the…

Fashion Fusion X: Inspired by Frida Kahlo

Staff - 1st floor Gallery · Houston · Ages 3–12

features garments from the tenth anniversary of Fashion Fusion, an annual competition and runway show presented by the Museum of Fine Arts,…

LULAC History Exhibition

Houston Public Library · Houston · Ages 3–12

The Houston Public Library invites you to experience nearly a century of civil rights resilience in an exhibit chronicling the League of…

Sensing Deep Space: Pandora's Cluster

Houston Public Library · Houston · Ages 3–12

We're celebrating World Space Week with a special viewing of Sensing Deep Space: Pandora's Cluster, a video installation that brings you…

The Little School of the 400

Houston Public Library · Houston · Ages 3–12

In the 1950s, Mexican American children in Texas entered schools shaped by segregation and discrimination, where language barriers added to…

Time to Get Ready: Fotografía Social Civil Rights Photography of Maria Varela

Self-guided Activities · Houston · Ages 3–12

Inspired by social justice activism in her south side Chicago Catholic high school, Maria Varela accepted an invitation in 1963 to join the…

Yoga on the Lawn

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center · Houston · Ages 3–12

FREE for members / $15 nonmember Ages 16+, minors must be accompanied by an adult Join us for a grounding yoga practice surrounded by the…