# Houston Littles: things to do with little kids in Houston, TX this weekend

> Zoo Boo keeps the Houston Zoo open until 9pm through Friday, and Discovery Green hosts Scream on the Green on Friday night. The Woodlands Children’s Museum runs its SpookTacular on Friday and Saturday, Saturday is Monster Mayhem at the Children’s Museum of Houston, and Sunday brings Día de los Muertos there too. Library branches across the area have free Halloween parties. This week has 49 outings, 37 free and 34 indoors.

- Week: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026
- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 49 outings at 39 places; 37 free; 34 indoor. For kids ages 0–6.
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## Top picks this week

- **Monster Mayhem at the Children’s Museum Houston** (Sat, Oct 31 · 9am–8pm (last entry 7:45pm)) at Children’s Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St., Houston, TX 77004. Cost: $21.95 online for ages 1 and up ($23.95 at the door); under 1 free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Halloween day at the museum: candy stations around the building, a monster storytime with mask making at 11am and 1pm, and a DJ with face painting from 4 to 8pm. Included with admission. Source: https://www.cmhouston.org/events/monster-mayhem Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/monster-mayhem-at-the-childrens-museum-houston/
- **Zoo Boo at the Houston Zoo** (Thu, Oct 29; Fri, Oct 30 · Open until 9pm (last entry 8pm); Spooky Forest opens at 5pm) at Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030. Cost: Included with zoo admission (prices vary by date). Ages 0+. The zoo stays open late every night this week, and each evening has a theme with a costume contest and photo props: villains Monday, game night Tuesday, galactic Wednesday, safari Thursday and pop icons Friday. Source: https://www.houstonzoo.org/events/zoo-boo/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/zoo-boo-at-the-houston-zoo/
- **Scream on the Green** (Fri, Oct 30 · 6–9pm) at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston, TX 77010. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Discovery Green’s free Halloween night downtown, with a costume contest. Easy to pair with dinner nearby. Source: https://www.discoverygreen.com/signature-experiences/scream-on-the-green/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/scream-on-the-green-discovery/
- **SpookTacular at The Woodlands Children's Museum** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31 · Fri 9:30am–4pm; Sat 10am–5pm) at The Woodlands Children's Museum, 4775 West Panther Creek Drive #280, The Woodlands, TX 77381. Cost: $10 adults, $12 kids 1–13, $6 under 1; timed tickets. Ages 0+. Indoor. A not-scary Halloween party for ages 7 and under, with carnival games like Ring-a-Pumpkin, a new bat cave, Monty the Magician shows at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30, slime-making and storytimes Friday, and take-home crafts Saturday. The museum is open only for this event both days. Source: https://woodlandschildrensmuseum.org/spooktacular-two-day-event/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/spooktacular-at-the-woodlands-childrens-museum/
- **Día de los Muertos at the Children’s Museum Houston** (Sun, Nov 1 · 9am–5pm) at Children’s Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St., Houston, TX 77004. Cost: $21.95 online for ages 1 and up ($23.95 at the door); under 1 free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Calavera puppets, papel picado and sugar-skull face art all day. Bilingual storytimes run at 10am, 11am and 1pm, and Intempo dancers perform at noon and 2pm. Included with admission. Source: https://www.cmhouston.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos-2 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/dia-de-los-muertos-at-the-childrens-museum-houston/

## A Saturday that works (Saturday, Oct 31)

1. **Morning**: Monster Mayhem at the Children’s Museum Houston, Children’s Museum Houston. 9am–8pm. Cost: $21.95 online for ages 1 and up ($23.95 at the door); under 1 free. https://www.cmhouston.org/events/monster-mayhem
2. **Lunch**: Niko Niko’s (Montrose), Montrose, 2520 Montrose. Open 10am–10pm. Cost: $$. (from the city guide) https://nikonikos.com/locations/montrose/
3. **After nap**: Halloween Hoopla (Northwest Library, Cypress), Northwest Branch Library. 2–4pm. Cost: Free. https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab18c8065abe8002a7b09e8

Plan for a nap break in the middle. Times come from each event’s page or the place’s own site, so check before you head out.

## By day

- **Thursday, Oct 29**: Free Family Night Halloween Party at the Children’s Museum (free); Zoo Boo at the Houston Zoo; All Hallows Read Festival (Looscan Library) (free); Spook-Tacular Fall Fun (McGovern-Stella Link Library) (free); Spook-Tacular Fall Fun (Park Place Library) (free); Spook-Tacular Fall Festival (Robinson-Westchase Library) (free); Spook-Tacular Fall Fun (Young Library) (free); Baby Boo (Freeman Library, Clear Lake) (free); Little Readers Halloween Storytime (La Porte Library) (free); Halloween Party for Kids (Stratford Library, Highlands) (free); Halloween Party for Kids (Spring Branch Memorial Library) (free); Pop-Up Science: Growing Ghosts; Aldine Library Fall Festival (free); Trick or Treat Spooky Craft at North Channel Library (free); Trick or Treat in the Library at LSC-CyFair (free); Family Fun Night at LSC-CyFair Library (free); Choo Choo Club at Tomball Library (free); Growing Together Family Place Workshop in Highlands (free); Toddler Time: Slightly Spooky at Sienna Library (free); Toddler Time: Friendly Monsters in Richmond (free); Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles at George Memorial (free)
- **Friday, Oct 30**: Zoo Boo at the Houston Zoo; Scream on the Green (free); Mini Monster Mash at First Colony Library (free); SpookTacular at The Woodlands Children's Museum; Stuffy Sleepover at Barbara Bush Library (free); Play and Learn Family Place Workshop in Seabrook (free); Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles at George Memorial (free); Trick or Treat Parade at Central Library in Conroe (free); Not-so-scary Halloween at Stewart Library (free); Music in the Historic District at League Park (free); National Youth Theater: Robin Hood in Tomball; Dewberry Farm Fall Festival
- **Saturday, Oct 31**: Monster Mayhem at the Children’s Museum Houston; Fall-o-Ween at First Colony Mall; Spook-Tacular Fall Fun (Kendall Library) (free); Spook-Tacular Fall Fun (Walker Library) (free); Halloween Hoopla (Northwest Library, Cypress) (free); Halloween Story Time (Evelyn Meador Library, Seabrook) (free); STREAM: Halloween Edition at George Memorial Library (free); Monster Mash Trail at West Pearland Library (free); Monster Bookmarks at Pearland Library (free); SpookTacular at The Woodlands Children's Museum; Halloween Spooky Escape Room at Missouri City Library (free); Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles at George Memorial (free); Hocus Pocus and Costume Contest at Moody Gardens; National Youth Theater: Robin Hood in Tomball; Dewberry Farm Fall Festival; Froberg's Farm Fall Festival; Treats on the Trail: Cleared for Candy at La Porte Airport (free)
- **Sunday, Nov 1**: Día de los Muertos at the Children’s Museum Houston; Día de los Muertos at the Houston Zoo; Día de los Muertos at Discovery Green (free); Pumpkin Palooza in League City (free); Costume 5K Fun Run in League City; National Youth Theater: Robin Hood in Tomball; Dewberry Farm Fall Festival; Froberg's Farm Fall Festival

## All outings this week

- **Monster Mayhem at the Children’s Museum Houston** (Sat, Oct 31 · 9am–8pm (last entry 7:45pm)) at Children’s Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St., Houston, TX 77004. Cost: $21.95 online for ages 1 and up ($23.95 at the door); under 1 free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Halloween day at the museum: candy stations around the building, a monster storytime with mask making at 11am and 1pm, and a DJ with face painting from 4 to 8pm. Included with admission. Source: https://www.cmhouston.org/events/monster-mayhem Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/monster-mayhem-at-the-childrens-museum-houston/
- **Free Family Night Halloween Party at the Children’s Museum** (Thu, Oct 29 · 5–8pm) at Children’s Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St., Houston, TX 77004. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. The museum’s Thursday Free Family Night gets a Halloween theme this week. Come in costume. Source: https://www.cmhouston.org/events/halloween
- **Día de los Muertos at the Children’s Museum Houston** (Sun, Nov 1 · 9am–5pm) at Children’s Museum Houston, 1500 Binz St., Houston, TX 77004. Cost: $21.95 online for ages 1 and up ($23.95 at the door); under 1 free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Calavera puppets, papel picado and sugar-skull face art all day. Bilingual storytimes run at 10am, 11am and 1pm, and Intempo dancers perform at noon and 2pm. Included with admission. Source: https://www.cmhouston.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos-2 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/dia-de-los-muertos-at-the-childrens-museum-houston/
- **Zoo Boo at the Houston Zoo** (Thu, Oct 29; Fri, Oct 30 · Open until 9pm (last entry 8pm); Spooky Forest opens at 5pm) at Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030. Cost: Included with zoo admission (prices vary by date). Ages 0+. The zoo stays open late every night this week, and each evening has a theme with a costume contest and photo props: villains Monday, game night Tuesday, galactic Wednesday, safari Thursday and pop icons Friday. Source: https://www.houstonzoo.org/events/zoo-boo/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/zoo-boo-at-the-houston-zoo/
- **Día de los Muertos at the Houston Zoo** (Sun, Nov 1 · 9am–9pm) at Houston Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030. Cost: Included with zoo admission (prices vary by date). Ages 0+. A day of Día de los Muertos activities around the zoo, with La Catrina out from 9am to 5pm. Source: https://www.houstonzoo.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/dia-de-los-muertos-at-the-houston-zoo/
- **Scream on the Green** (Fri, Oct 30 · 6–9pm) at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston, TX 77010. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Discovery Green’s free Halloween night downtown, with a costume contest. Easy to pair with dinner nearby. Source: https://www.discoverygreen.com/signature-experiences/scream-on-the-green/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/scream-on-the-green-discovery/
- **Día de los Muertos at Discovery Green** (Sun, Nov 1 · 3–7pm) at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston, TX 77010. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. A community ofrenda, music, crafts and a Catrín y Catrina parade and contest in the downtown park. Source: https://www.discoverygreen.com/signature-experiences/dia-de-los-muertos/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/dia-de-los-muertos-at-discovery-green/
- **Fall-o-Ween at First Colony Mall** (Sat, Oct 31 · Noon–3pm) at First Colony Mall, 16535 Southwest Fwy., Sugar Land, TX 77479. Cost: No price listed. Ages 0+. An indoor Halloween afternoon at the mall, with face painters, a photo booth, a scavenger hunt, a kids’ craft corner and candy. Source: https://visitsugarlandtx.com/do/fall-o-ween-festival-at-first-colony-mall Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/fall-o-ween-at-first-colony-mall/
- **All Hallows Read Festival (Looscan Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 3:30–5pm) at Looscan Neighborhood Library, 2510 Willowick Rd., Houston, TX 77027. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Games, crafts and live music, and kids can come in costume. Free. Source: https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17295561
- **Spook-Tacular Fall Fun (McGovern-Stella Link Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 6–7:30pm) at McGovern-Stella Link Regional Library, 7405 Stella Link Rd., Houston, TX 77025. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Halloween crafts, games and treats at the branch. Costumes welcome. Free. Source: https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17339577
- **Spook-Tacular Fall Fun (Park Place Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 6–7:30pm) at Park Place Regional Library, 8145 Park Place Blvd., Houston, TX 77017. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Halloween crafts, games and treats at the branch. Costumes welcome. Free. Source: https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17392260
- **Spook-Tacular Fall Festival (Robinson-Westchase Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 4:30–7pm) at Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library, 3223 Wilcrest Dr., Houston, TX 77042. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Halloween crafts, games and treats at the branch. Costumes welcome. Free. Source: https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17570361
- **Spook-Tacular Fall Fun (Young Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 5:30–7:30pm) at Young Neighborhood Library, 5107 Griggs Rd., Houston, TX 77021. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Halloween crafts, games and treats at the branch. Costumes welcome. Free. Source: https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17701870
- **Spook-Tacular Fall Fun (Kendall Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 1–3pm) at Kendall Neighborhood Library, 609 N Eldridge Pkwy., Houston, TX 77079. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Halloween crafts, games and treats at the branch. Costumes welcome. Free. Source: https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/16835633 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/spook-tacular-fall-fun-kendall-library-neighborhood/
- **Spook-Tacular Fall Fun (Walker Library)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 12–2pm) at Walker Neighborhood Library, 11630 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX 77035. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Halloween crafts, games and treats at the branch. Costumes welcome. Free. Source: https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/17536830 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/spook-tacular-fall-fun-walker-library-neighborhood/
- **Halloween Hoopla (Northwest Library, Cypress)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 2–4pm) at Northwest Branch Library, 11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress, TX 77429. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Come in costume for swamp fishing, graveyard golf, ring toss, a monster photo spot, crafts and trick-or-treating around the library. For all ages. Free. Source: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab18c8065abe8002a7b09e8 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/halloween-hoopla-northwest-library-cypress-branch/
- **Baby Boo (Freeman Library, Clear Lake)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 10:15–11am) at Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library, 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, TX 77062. Cost: Free. Ages 0–1. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A 45-minute baby playtime with a footprint ghost craft and a spooky photo booth. Free tickets are required and handed out at the children’s desk starting at 10am. Source: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/68dafbc0a0570c396d575da4
- **Little Readers Halloween Storytime (La Porte Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 10:15–10:45am) at La Porte Branch Library, 600 South Broadway Street, La Porte, TX 77571. Cost: Free. Ages 0–5. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A 30-minute Halloween storytime for kids up to 5, with songs, movement and play. Free. Source: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a73ac5be700090faa68c3d4
- **Halloween Story Time (Evelyn Meador Library, Seabrook)** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11am–12pm) at Evelyn Meador Branch Library, 2400 North Meyer Avenue, Seabrook, TX 77586. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A spooky all-ages storytime with silly songs and a simple craft. Free. Source: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa9d52765abe8002a799108 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/halloween-story-time-evelyn-meador-library-seabrook-branch/
- **Halloween Party for Kids (Stratford Library, Highlands)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 4–6pm) at Stratford Branch Library, 509 Stratford Street, Highlands, TX 77562. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. A family Halloween afternoon with a brownie pumpkin patch to decorate, a craft and a family-friendly movie. Free. Source: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab2a6fd65abe8002a7b326b
- **Halloween Party for Kids (Spring Branch Memorial Library)** (Thu, Oct 29 · 4:15–5:15pm) at Spring Branch Memorial Branch Library, 930 Corbindale Road, Houston, TX 77024. Cost: Free. Ages 4+. Indoor. Exact address not confirmed on the organizer’s page. Stories, crafts, snacks and treats for ages 4 to 8. Costumes encouraged. Free. Source: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa988caa5dbde002aa4bc7e
- **Mini Monster Mash at First Colony Library** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30–11:30am) at Fort Bend County Libraries, First Colony Branch, 2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land, TX 77479. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. A come-and-go Halloween party with crafts, candy, music, snacks and a costume contest, for families with kids of all ages. Source: https://www.fortbendlibraries.gov/event/mini-monster-mash-137959 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/mini-monster-mash-at-first-colony-library-fort-bend-county-libraries/
- **STREAM: Halloween Edition at George Memorial Library** (Sat, Oct 31 · 2–3pm) at Fort Bend County Libraries, George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond, TX 77469. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. An afternoon of Halloween crafts, games, activities and treats in the Children's Corner, open to all ages. Source: https://www.fortbendlibraries.gov/event/stream-halloween-edition-142533 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/stream-halloween-edition-at-george-memorial-library-fort-bend-county-libraries/
- **Monster Mash Trail at West Pearland Library** (Sat, Oct 31 · 11am–12pm) at Brazoria County Library System, West Pearland Library, 11801 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland, TX 77584. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. A trick-or-treat trail at the library on Halloween morning. Costumes are encouraged. Source: https://www.mybcls.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11394 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/monster-mash-trail-at-west-pearland-library-brazoria-county-system/
- **Monster Bookmarks at Pearland Library** (Sat, Oct 31 · 2–3pm) at Brazoria County Library System, Pearland Library, 3522 Liberty Drive, Pearland, TX 77581. Cost: Free. Ages 5+. Indoor. Kids fold a corner bookmark and turn it into a monster. All supplies are provided. Source: https://www.mybcls.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=11783 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/monster-bookmarks-at-pearland-library-brazoria-county-system/
- **SpookTacular at The Woodlands Children's Museum** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31 · Fri 9:30am–4pm; Sat 10am–5pm) at The Woodlands Children's Museum, 4775 West Panther Creek Drive #280, The Woodlands, TX 77381. Cost: $10 adults, $12 kids 1–13, $6 under 1; timed tickets. Ages 0+. Indoor. A not-scary Halloween party for ages 7 and under, with carnival games like Ring-a-Pumpkin, a new bat cave, Monty the Magician shows at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30, slime-making and storytimes Friday, and take-home crafts Saturday. The museum is open only for this event both days. Source: https://woodlandschildrensmuseum.org/spooktacular-two-day-event/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/spooktacular-at-the-woodlands-childrens-museum/
- **Pop-Up Science: Growing Ghosts** (Thu, Oct 29 · 10am–12pm) at The Woodlands Children's Museum, 4775 West Panther Creek Drive #280, The Woodlands, TX 77381. Cost: Included with $10 admission. Ages 2+. Indoor. A drop-in Halloween chemistry station where kids watch a reaction blow up a balloon ghost. Source: https://woodlandschildrensmuseum.org/event/pop-up-science-in-october-2/2026-10-29/
- **Stuffy Sleepover at Barbara Bush Library** (Fri, Oct 30 · 3–4pm) at Barbara Bush Branch Library, 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77379. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Indoor. Kids bring a stuffed animal for a storytime, then leave it for a night at the library. Registration is required. Source: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a998beb392e9c02993d800f Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/stuffy-sleepover-at-barbara-bush-library-branch/
- **Aldine Library Fall Festival** (Thu, Oct 29 · 5–7pm) at Aldine Branch Library, 11331 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 77037. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. The branch's 7th annual fall festival has trick-or-treating, a petting zoo, face painting and a black-light haunted house. Source: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a44430e4407827f8aa888db
- **Trick or Treat Spooky Craft at North Channel Library** (Thu, Oct 29 · 6–7pm) at North Channel Branch Library, 15741 Wallisville Road, Houston, TX 77049. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. An evening Halloween craft with trick-or-treating in the library. All ages, and costumes are welcome. Source: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6abc06f3c6cddb0045951088
- **Trick or Treat in the Library at LSC-CyFair** (Thu, Oct 29 · 6–7pm) at Lone Star College-CyFair Library, 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Families trick-or-treat through the library in costume. Free and open to all ages. Source: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6adf73890b801373af9112bd
- **Family Fun Night at LSC-CyFair Library** (Thu, Oct 29 · 6–7pm) at Lone Star College-CyFair Library, 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433. Cost: Free. Ages 3+. Indoor. Board games and Legos for the whole family, running alongside the library's trick-or-treat night. Source: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a639589cca66c2f00a5b6c5
- **Choo Choo Club at Tomball Library** (Thu, Oct 29 · 1:30–2:30pm) at Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library, 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375. Cost: Free. Ages 3–5. Indoor. Train play for preschoolers, limited to 15 kids. Register ahead. Source: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a70ff1b74e3b8b75db72f71
- **Play and Learn Family Place Workshop in Seabrook** (Fri, Oct 30 · 2–3pm) at Evelyn Meador Branch Library, 2400 North Meyer Avenue, Seabrook, TX 77586. Cost: Free. Ages 1–5. Indoor. A Family Place play session for little kids and their grown-ups at the Evelyn Meador branch. Source: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a972bf31c197d11325c753b Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/play-and-learn-family-place-workshop-in-seabrook-evelyn-meador-branch-library/
- **Growing Together Family Place Workshop in Highlands** (Thu, Oct 29 · 9–10:30am) at Stratford Branch Library, 509 Stratford Street, Highlands, TX 77562. Cost: Free. Ages 1–3. Indoor. A play workshop for toddlers and their grown-ups. Registration is required. Source: https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab199c7ab7a8e0037c370a0
- **Halloween Spooky Escape Room at Missouri City Library** (Sat, Oct 31 · 6–8pm) at Missouri City Branch Library, 1530 Texas Parkway, Missouri City, TX 77489. Cost: Free. Ages 4+. Indoor. A family escape room in groups of up to 10, sponsored by the Friends of the library. Preschoolers can play with their families. Source: https://www.fortbendlibraries.gov/event/october-special-program-halloween-spooky-escape-room-138950 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/halloween-spooky-escape-room-at-missouri-city-library-branch/
- **Toddler Time: Slightly Spooky at Sienna Library** (Thu, Oct 29 · 10:15–11am) at Sienna Branch Library, 8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City, TX 77459. Cost: Free. Ages 1–3. Indoor. Toddler stories, songs and play with a gentle Halloween theme. Source: https://www.fortbendlibraries.gov/event/toddler-time-slightly-spooky-128610
- **Toddler Time: Friendly Monsters in Richmond** (Thu, Oct 29 · 10:30–10:45am) at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond, TX 77469. Cost: Free. Ages 1–3. Indoor. A quick monster-themed toddler time at George Memorial Library. Source: https://www.fortbendlibraries.gov/event/toddler-time-friendly-monsters-142339
- **Family Games & Jigsaw Puzzles at George Memorial** (Thu, Oct 29; Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31 · 9am–5pm) at George Memorial Library, 1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond, TX 77469. Cost: Free. Ages 4+. Indoor. Drop in to play board games or work a jigsaw puzzle together in the library's Middle Grades Game Room, Tuesday through Saturday. Source: https://www.fortbendlibraries.gov/event/family-games-jigsaw-puzzles-141635 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/family-games-and-jigsaw-puzzles-at-george-memorial-library/
- **Trick or Treat Parade at Central Library in Conroe** (Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30am–12pm) at Montgomery County Central Library, 104 I-45 North, Conroe, TX 77301. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Storytime at 10:30, a costume fashion show at 11 and a parade through the library at 11:30. Source: https://montgomeryco-central-tx.whofi.com/calendar/event/1347592 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/trick-or-treat-parade-at-central-library-in-conroe-montgomery-county/
- **Not-so-scary Halloween at Stewart Library** (Fri, Oct 30 · 11am–2pm) at Charles B. Stewart Library, 202 Bessie Price Owen Dr, Montgomery, TX 77356. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. Indoor. Escape rooms, crafts and snacks for families who like the treats more than the tricks. Source: https://montgomeryco-westbranch-tx.whofi.com/calendar/event/1353636 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/not-so-scary-halloween-at-stewart-library-charles-b/
- **Pumpkin Palooza in League City** (Sun, Nov 1 · 1–3pm) at Hometown Heroes Park, 2105 Dickinson Ave., League City, TX 77573. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. A free fall celebration from League City Parks & Recreation. Wear a costume one more time. Source: https://www.leaguecitytx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=21688 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/pumpkin-palooza-in-league-city-hometown-heroes-park/
- **Costume 5K Fun Run in League City** (Sun, Nov 1 · 11am–1pm) at Hometown Heroes Park, 2105 Dickinson Ave., League City, TX 77573. Cost: $15 residents; free for 2 and under. Ages 0+. A costume fun run around Hometown Heroes Park right before Pumpkin Palooza. Register online. Source: https://www.leaguecitytx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=21687 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/costume-5k-fun-run-in-league-city-hometown-heroes-park/
- **Music in the Historic District at League Park** (Fri, Oct 30 · 7–10pm) at League Park, 512 2nd Street, League City, TX 77573. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. A free, family-friendly night of folk music in League Park. Bring a chair; food is welcome. Source: https://www.leaguecitytx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=21670 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/music-in-the-historic-district-at-league-park/
- **Hocus Pocus and Costume Contest at Moody Gardens** (Sat, Oct 31 · 12pm and 3:15pm shows; costume contest 2pm) at Moody Gardens MG3D Theater, 1 Hope Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77554. Cost: $15 movie ticket; $45 Mummy & Me pass for one parent and one child 4–12. Ages 4+. Indoor. Hocus Pocus on the big MG3D screen with a costume contest between shows. The Mummy & Me pass adds the Rainforest and Aquarium pyramids for the day. Source: https://www.moodygardens.com/event/halloween Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/hocus-pocus-and-costume-contest-at-moody-gardens-mg3d-theater/
- **National Youth Theater: Robin Hood in Tomball** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · Oct 30 at 7pm; Oct 31 and Nov 1 at 2pm and 6pm) at Lone Star College-Tomball Performing Arts Center, 30555 Tomball Pkwy, Tomball, TX 77375. Cost: Tickets through National Youth Theater. Ages 4+. Indoor. National Youth Theater stages Robin Hood at the LSC-Tomball Performing Arts Center over Halloween weekend. Source: https://visittomball.com/events/national-youth-theater-robin-hood-2026-10-30 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/national-youth-theater-robin-hood-in-tomball-lone-star-college-performing/
- **Dewberry Farm Fall Festival** (Fri, Oct 30; Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · Fri–Sun) at Dewberry Farm, 7705 FM 362, Brookshire, TX 77423. Cost: Tickets online; pumpkins $2.99–$9.99. Ages 0+. The farm's fall festival has animals, a foam pit, a candy cannon at 1 and 3pm and a pumpkin patch. It runs weekends through Nov 8. Source: https://www.dewberryfarm.com/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/dewberry-farm-fall-festival/
- **Froberg's Farm Fall Festival** (Sat, Oct 31; Sun, Nov 1 · Weekends (corn maze daily)) at Froberg's Farm, 3601 W Highway 6, Alvin, TX 77511. Cost: See the farm's Fall Festival page. Ages 0+. Corn maze, pumpkin patch and kids' activities on weekends through the first weekend in November, weather permitting. Call before you go. Source: https://frobergsfarm.com/ Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/frobergs-farm-fall-festival/
- **Treats on the Trail: Cleared for Candy at La Porte Airport** (Sat, Oct 31 · 4–7pm) at La Porte Municipal Airport, 10615 Spencer Hwy, La Porte, TX 77571. Cost: Free. Ages 0+. La Porte Parks & Recreation, police and the municipal airport host free trick-or-treating at vendor tables, a Haunted Hangar and an optional 3K run/walk on the runway. All ages are welcome. Source: https://laportetx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=2457 Event page (share this link): https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/treats-on-the-trail-cleared-for-candy-at-la-porte-airport-municipal/

## Holiday season in Houston

- [Santa visits](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/santa/index.md): Breakfasts, photos and trains
- [Christmas lights](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/christmas-lights/index.md): Drive-thru and walk-through
- [Thanksgiving weekend](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/thanksgiving/index.md): Parades, turkey trots, what’s open
- [Parades & tree lightings](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/christmas-parades/index.md): Dates and start times
- [Christmas trains](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/christmas-trains/index.md): Polar Express and Santa trains
- [The Nutcracker](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/nutcracker/index.md): Shows for kids, sensory-friendly flagged
- [Christmas markets](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/christmas-markets/index.md): Markets and winter wonderlands
- [Christmas break](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/christmas-break/index.md): What’s open Dec 24, 25 and Jan 1
- [Noon Year’s Eve](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/noon-years-eve/index.md): Countdowns at noon
- [December with kids](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/december/index.md): Things to do all month
- [Ice skating](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/ice-skating/index.md): Holiday rinks and skate aids

## Nearby towns

- [Things to do with kids in Sugar Land, TX](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/sugar-land/index.md): 5 things to do with kids
- [Things to do with kids in Katy, TX](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/katy/index.md): 6 things to do with kids
- [Things to do with kids in League City, TX](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/league-city/index.md): 6 things to do with kids

## Seasonal events and guides

- [Things to do with kids in Houston in November](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/november/index.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Houston in December](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/december/index.md)
- [Santa visits in Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/santa/index.md)
- [Christmas lights in Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/christmas-lights/index.md)
- [Ice skating with kids in Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/ice-skating/index.md)
- [Thanksgiving weekend in Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/thanksgiving/index.md)
- [Christmas parades and tree lightings in Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/christmas-parades/index.md)
- [Christmas train rides near Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/christmas-trains/index.md)
- [The Nutcracker for kids in Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/nutcracker/index.md)
- [Christmas markets in Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/christmas-markets/index.md)
- [Christmas break with kids in Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/christmas-break/index.md)
- [Noon Year’s Eve in Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/noon-years-eve/index.md)
- [Free things to do in Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/free/index.md)
- [Free museum days in Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/free-museum-days/index.md)
- [Indoor play places in Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/indoor-play/index.md)
- [Library storytimes in Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/storytime/index.md)
- [Every year in Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/yearly/index.md)

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
- How we choose and check listings, and how to send a correction: https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/ (corrections: hello@littlesweekly.com).
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## FAQ

### What can we do with kids this weekend in Houston?
This weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1) our top picks are [Monster Mayhem at the Children’s Museum Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/monster-mayhem-at-the-childrens-museum-houston/) (Sat, Oct 31); [Zoo Boo at the Houston Zoo](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/zoo-boo-at-the-houston-zoo/) (Fri, Oct 30); [Scream on the Green](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/scream-on-the-green-discovery/) (Fri, Oct 30); [SpookTacular at The Woodlands Children's Museum](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/spooktacular-at-the-woodlands-childrens-museum/) (Fri, Oct 30 and Sat, Oct 31). That’s four of 30 outings on this weekend, all checked on the organizer’s page and picked for kids ages 0–6. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#all).

### What are kid-friendly things to do in Houston this weekend?
This week we found 49 outings that work for kids ages 0–6, and 30 of them are this weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1). Our top three: Monster Mayhem at the Children’s Museum Houston, Zoo Boo at the Houston Zoo, Scream on the Green. [See the full list](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#all).

### Where are the Halloween events for kids in Houston this week?
11 Halloween outings are on this week’s list for ages 0–6, including [Zoo Boo at the Houston Zoo](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/zoo-boo-at-the-houston-zoo/), [Fall-o-Ween at First Colony Mall](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/fall-o-ween-at-first-colony-mall/), [Halloween Hoopla (Northwest Library, Cypress)](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/halloween-hoopla-northwest-library-cypress-branch/) and [Halloween Story Time (Evelyn Meador Library, Seabrook)](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/halloween-story-time-evelyn-meador-library-seabrook-branch/). Each one’s page has the date, time, price and the organizer’s link. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#all).

### Are there free things to do with little ones in Houston this week?
Yes, 37 of this week’s 49 picks are free, including library storytimes and Free Family Night Halloween Party at the Children’s Museum. Tap “Free” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#all). For free places you can visit any week, see [free things to do in Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/guide/#free) in the city guide. Free museum days and free events coming up are on [free things to do with kids in Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/free/). Regular free days, Museums on Us and EBT discounts for 2027 are on [free museum days in Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/free-museum-days/).

### What are good indoor activities for kids in Houston when it rains?
34 picks this week are indoors, mostly at Children’s Museum Houston, the Woodlands Children's Museum and the libraries. Tap “Rainy-day OK” in [Find your thing](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#all). For indoor playgrounds and play spaces you can visit any week, see [indoor play places in Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/indoor-play/).

### Where is storytime for little kids in Houston this week?
One storytime is on this week’s list: [Halloween Story Time (Evelyn Meador Library, Seabrook)](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/events/halloween-story-time-evelyn-meador-library-seabrook-branch/) (Sat 11am–12pm). It links to the library or venue page we checked it on, so check there for registration. [See it in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#all). For every weekly storytime by day and branch, see [library storytimes in Houston](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/storytime/).

### What’s on for babies and toddlers under 3 in Houston this week?
4 of this week’s picks are baby or toddler programs or made for ages 3 and under, including Baby Boo (Freeman Library, Clear Lake), Growing Together Family Place Workshop in Highlands and Toddler Time: Slightly Spooky at Sienna Library. All of them are free, and all are indoors. [See them in the list](https://littlesweekly.com/houston/#all).

### How do you pick what goes on the Houston list?
We go through Houston’s library calendars, parks, museums, zoos and local family pages every week, and keep what works for ages 0–6. Each listing links to the page we checked it on, and where the organizer or venue has its own page, we confirm the date, time, place and price there. This list was last checked Oct 29, 2026. [How we choose and check listings](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).

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