Family Events
Spring 2023 Interfaith Environmental Stewardship Event
Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve 6304 Gasmer, Houston, TX, United StatesCalling people of all faiths or no faith at all in Houston to care for our shared environment during Earth Month! We will engage in hands-on environmental stewardship at the Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve, including mulching around plantings, cleaning up the park and painting. This event will offer activities for all ages and skill levels. …
HTX Whiskey Weekend
City Place Plaza 1250 Lake Plaza Dr., Spring, TXNorth Houston’s dynamic lifestyle hub, City Place, hosts the second annual HTX Whiskey Weekend event April 28-29. The two-day celebration features complimentary and paid festivities, showcasing regional distillers, a chef’s table dinner, whiskey education sessions, cocktail classes, food and beverage tastings, live music and more.
Houston Plant Market: Free To Love
M-K-T 600 N Shepherd Drive, Houston🏳️🌈 Join the Houston Plant Market at M-K-T this July 1st for an unforgettable celebration of pride and patriotism! With a welcoming atmosphere for all ages, this family-friendly event promises an evening of joy, unity, and shared love for Houston. Come together and make lasting memories at this sensational celebration as you immerse yourself in …
One Year Anniversary Party
Frost Town Brewing 100 N Jackson St, HoustonFrost Town Brewing is turning 1 and we want you to come celebrate with us. This fun-filled day will have beer releases, food vendors, a local craft market, snow machine, and a DJ. Family friendly & dog friendly! Come celebrate with us!
Trivia Night at Wild Oats
Wild Oats 2520 Airline Drive Suite C-315, HoustonCalling all trivia lovers! Wild Oats, Underbelly Hospitality’s Texas-inspired, family-friendly restaurant in the Houston Farmers Market, will start their weekly trivia nights on Wednesdays from 6:30-8 pm. Grab some friends and test your knowledge on all things sports, pop culture, geography and more, while enjoying the trivia night Blue Plate Special of smoked chicken enchiladas …
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
The Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, HoustonA Midsummer Night's Dream Choreographer: John Neumeier | Music: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and Gyorgy Ligeti September 8 - 17, 2023 Based on Shakespeare's joyous romantic comedy, John Neumeier's A Midsummer Night's Dream follows the hijinks and hilarity that occur when a well-intentioned plan with a love potion goes awry. Following the thread of interwoven romances, …
TuTu
The Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, HoustonTu Tu | Choreographer: Stanton Welch AM | Music: Maurice Ravel Stars and Stripes (Houston Ballet Premiere) | Choreographer: George Balanchine | Music: John Philip Sousa, arranged by Hershy Kay Annabelle Lopez-Ochoa (World Premiere) September 21 - October 1, 2023 The first triple bill of the season sets the stage with a playful look at …
Houston Turkish Festival
Hobby Family Pavilion at the Water Works - Buffalo Bayou Park 105 Sabine Street, HoustonATA Houston, a nonprofit organization established in 1979 to promote cultural ties between Turkey and the United States, will host the 27th Annual Houston Turkish Festival after a four-year hiatus. 2023 marks the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkiye, and Mayor Sylvester Turner is the honorary Chairman of ATA Houston’s Centennial Celebration Committee. The …
Houston Plant Market at Second Saturday in Second Ward
The Plant in Second Ward 3401 Harrisburg Blvd., HoustonShop over 35 local businesses, enjoy FREE performances, participate in FREE yoga, and so much more in Second Ward! Explore the wonders of Second Ward as you shop locally-grown plants, handcrafted jewelry, honey, candles, home goods, and more with Houston Plant Market! Don't miss your chance to discover hidden gems at The Plant like Eden …
2018 Houston Turkey Trot – A BakerRipley Event
Dillard's by the Galleria 4925 Westheimer, Houston, TX, United StatesHouston Turkey Trot is a BakerRipley event held annually to challenge and encourage us to get up, get out, give back, and give thanks on a day devoted to family and togetherness. The BakerRipley Turkey Trot benefits BakerRipley, formerly Neighborhood Centers, a local non-profit that has served this region for 110 years. For the past …
The Nutcracker
The Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, HoustonThe Nutcracker Choreographer: Stanton Welch AM | Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky November 24 – December 27, 2023 Houston's holiday tradition continues with the magic and wonder of Stanton Welch's The Nutcracker. Following the annual Stahlbaum Christmas party, journey through the glittering Land of Snow to the bright and joyful Kingdom of Sweets with Clara, Drosselmeyer, …
Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance: A Celebration of Stanton Welch
The Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, HoustonAlways one of the most fun performances of the season, this year's Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Stanton Welch as Houston Ballet's esteemed Artistic Director. The evening will begin with a selection of highlights of Welch's work created in Houston over the past 20 seasons. Continuing to spotlight …
Cinderella
The Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, HoustonCinderella Choreographer: Stanton Welch AM | Music: Sergey Prokofiev February 22 - March 3, 2024 Make no mistake, this is not your childhood Cinderella! More tomboy than a princess, Stanton Welch's title character is a striking woman of substance, determination, and spunk. Not waiting on a prince to rescue her, Cinderella is in control, fighting …
Bespoke
The Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, HoustonBespoke (Houston Ballet Premiere) | Choreographer: Stanton Welch AM | Music: Johann Sebastian Bach Overgrown Path (Houston Ballet Premiere) | Choreographer: Jiří Kylián | Music: Leoš Janáček Filigree and Shadow | Choreographer: Tim Harbour | Music: 48nord (Ulrich Müller and Siegfried Rössert) March 7 – 17, 2024 Bespoke brings a fresh mixed repertory program with …
Academy Spring Showcase
The Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, HoustonAcademy Spring Showcase The Academy Spring Showcase is your chance to see the stars of tomorrow today! The students of Houston Ballet Academy represent the future of ballet, with over 60% of the Company coming through the Academy. The Showcase gives students the stage to shine – whether it's performing works from the Company repertoire …
2024 Skate Sober | Official Houston Pride
lockwood skating palace 3323 E Lockwood Dr, HoustonLooking for a family-friendly outing this Pride season? Well, join us at Lockwood skating palace for an evening of old school tunes and classic roller skating! Get tickets at www.pridehouston365.org/skate. Children 12 and under free. No alcohol, no drama... just some R&B and good vibes!
Mayerling
The Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, HoustonMayerling Choreographer: Sir Kenneth MacMillan | Music: Franz Liszt arranged and orchestrated by John Lanchbery OBE May 23 - June 2, 2024 The psychological thriller of Sir Kenneth MacMillan's Mayerling comes to the Wortham Theater stage for the first time after its Houston Ballet debut in 2018 as part of the Hometown Tour. An epic …
Accordion Kings & Queens
Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX, United States– Texas Folklife presents the 35th annual Accordion Kings and Queens (AKQ) at Miller Outdoor Theatre on Saturday, June 1, 2024, 7 to 10pm. This highly anticipated annual concert of the state’s most dynamic performers will feature Las Fenix, 3x Grammy Award winner Sunny Sauceda, and Marcus Ardoin & Da Zydeco Legendz. The evening is …
Four Seasons
The Wortham Theater Center 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002, HoustonFour Seasons Elapse | Choreographer: Disha Zhang | Music: Zeng Xiaogang The Four Seasons | Choreographer: Stanton Welch AM | Music: Antonio Vivaldi Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux | Choreographer: George Balanchine | Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Dwight Rhoden (World Premiere) June 6 - 16, 2024 The season comes to a close with Four Seasons, featuring …
Astros Pride Night Pre Party
Get ready for the game at Rodeo Goat. Drink specials from 3-7, with special appearances by some of Houston's best breweries. Trivia will be hosted by the one and only Queen Persephone from 430-630, with a special feature by Satyrn Ringz.
Summer Movie – The Lion King
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesCelebrate the 30th anniversary of The Lion King with a move night under the stars. A lion cub named Simba looks forward to following in his father's footsteps and becoming king of the African pride lands one day, but his happy childhood turns tragic when his uncle murders his father and drives him into exile. …
The Wizard of Oz
Queensbury Theatre 12802 Queensbury Lane, Houston, TX, United StatesA reimagined production of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz.
Park After Dark
Discovery Green 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX, United StatesBeat the heat this summer at Park after Dark. Splash around the Gateway Fountain or enjoy lawn games from Rocket Dog. Park in the Dark will feature live music, food trucks, vendors and special park lighting. Gretchen “Coachgee” Jèan will host free line dancing classes from 7 – 8 p.m.
3rd Saturdays Open Studios at Silver Street Studios
Silver Street Studios 2000 Edwards St., Houston, TX, United StatesSilver Street Studios has open studio days every 2nd and 3rd Saturdays from 12-5pm. Come meet local artists, spend the day enjoying the art gallery exhibitions, and spent some time shopping for jewelry, glasswork, paintings, sculpture, photography and more. The event is free, family friendly, convenient and free parking, and right in the Washington Arts …
Noche Española with Ana María Martínez & Friends
Morrison Theater at Brockman Hall for Opera Brockman Hall For Opera, Alice Pratt Brown Hall, HoustonThe Shepherd School celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with a Spanish-language recital performed by faculty member and international opera star Ana María Martínez and opera department students. General admission free tickets are required and available here - https://music.rice.edu/events/noche-espanola-ana-maria-martinez-friends The Shepherd School rinde homenaje a la historia y cultura latina durante el Mes Nacional de Herencia …