Things to do in Houston with Kids this Weekend of June 7 Include Summer Kick-Off Fireworks, Donald Duck Birthday Celebration, & More!

Things to do in Houston with Kids this Weekend of June 7 Include Summer Kick-Off Fireworks, Donald Duck Birthday Celebration, & More!

Our picks for things to do in Houston with kids this weekend of June 7 include Summer Kick-Off FireworksDonald Duck Birthday CelebrationGalveston Family Beach Challenge, & more!



Things to Do in Houston this Weekend With Family

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Things to Do in Houston with Kids This Weekend of June 7 – Friday

 
Summer is here! Celebrate the arrival of the new season with Kemah Boardwak’s spectacular fireworks show this weekend! Before the show, you can also go on amusement rides or grab dinner with friends and family in the area.
 
When: Friday, June 7, 2024, 6 pm – 10 pm
How Much: Free

Tangled at MATCH

Enjoy a night of magic, wonder, and excitement as you go on a journey to see the mysterious floating lights with Rapunzel. Learn to believe in one’s self, to take chances, and not let anything hold you back as you watch the story of Rapunzel come to life like never before.
 
When: Friday, June 7, 2024, 7 pm
How Much: $20

Donald Duck Birthday Celebration

Things to do in Houston with kids this weekend of June 7 | Donald Duck Birthday Celebration

Image credit: The Woodlands Children’s Museum

Meet the delightful Donald Duck this weekend with the kids and join everyone in singing him happy birthday! You can also get to take photos with him. The event is included in the price of admission.
 
When: Friday, June 7, 2024, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
How Much: $9

ROCO in Concert: Magnetic

Introduce the beauty of classical music and the scores of early female composers to your kids this weekend with ROCO in concert.
 
When: Friday, June 7, 2024, 11 am 
How Much: Free

Things to Do in Houston with Kids This Weekend – Saturday, June 8, 2024

Artist Boat’s World Ocean Day Festival

Artist Boat's World Ocean Day Festival

Image credit: East Beach

Celebrate World Ocean Day this weekend with Artist Boat. The day will be filled with hands-on activities, Bucket Brigade tours, eco-art workshops, and live entertainment on the main stage. 
 
When: Saturday, June 8, 2024, 11 am – 4:30 pm
How Much: Free

Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon, Hairspray, is coming to Houston! Get ready to tap and dance to the amazing music of this production!
 
When: Saturday, June 8, 2024, 2 pm
How Much: Startsat$35

Learn how to build amazing sandcastle creations from a professional builder during Sandcastle Days on East Beach. Just head down from the East Beach Pavilion to the water’s edge. Lessons are at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.
 
When: Saturday, June 8, 2024, 11 am – 3 pm
How Much: Free

Experience the art of origami with your friends this weekend at Evelyn’s Park! Each session will have a specific theme highlighting a Japanese holiday or tradition. 
 
When: Saturday, June 8, 2024, 11 am – 12 pm
How Much: Free

4th Annual Lemonade Dash

Things to do in Houston with kids this weekend of June 7 | 4th Annual Lemonade Dash

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Enjoy some active family bonding time with Karbach’s annual lemonade dash! The race is the first in a three-race series designed to keep you fit and refreshed this summer. 
 
When: Saturday, June 8, 2024, 7:30 am
How Much: $30 – $65

Things to Do in Houston with Kids this Weekend – Sunday, June 9, 2024

Galveston Family Beach Challenge

Galveston Family Beach Challenge

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Head out with the whole family to Stewart Beach and get ready for friendly competition at the Galveston Family Beach Challenge! There will be 14 stations designed for anyone over the age of 8 to participate. Competing families can win up to $2000 in prizes.
 
When: Sunday, June 9, 2024, 11 am
How Much: Free

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