October Calendar of Events
Ongoing Events
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October 1 |
Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit
www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
October 2 |
Green Market
Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010
Ages: All Ages
Time: 4pm-7:30pm
Ongoing Each Thu; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Free
Central City Co-op brings organic produce and agricultural products from local farmers and artisans to the park's promenade. For more information call 713.400.7336 or visit http://www.discoverygreen.com |
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Free Family Nights
Children's Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz, Houston
Time: Every Thursday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Thursday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. the Museum hosts Free Family Nights, during which all admission fees are waived and families are able to come to the Museum and experience everything CMH has to offer. The free admission provided to visitors not only includes access to all of our hands-on exhibit but to a wide variety of programming that extends from the cultural arts to science and math.Free Family Nights are offered every Thursday courtesy of The Wortham Foundation, Inc. and John P. McGovern, M.D. (713) 522-1138 |
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Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
October 3 |
Waugh Bridge Bat Colony Boat Tour
Waugh Bridge, Waugh Drive at Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019
Ages: 4-18
Time: Dusk; call for specific time
Ongoing Each Fri 9/5/08 - 11/21/08; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Adults $35; Children (4-12) $20
Visitors can learn about the colony of more than 250,000 bats and enjoy an amazing view from the waters of Buffalo Bayou as the bats emerge at dusk. Tours leave from Allen's Landing, located at the 1000 block of Commerce Street (at Main Street). Space limited to 20 people; reservations and advance payment are required. The tours are scheduled each Friday through Nov 21, weather permitting. Call 713.752.0314, ext. 4 for more information or visit www.buffalobayou.org. |
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ComedySportz
ComedySportz Houston - 901 Town and Country Boulevard, Houston, TX 77024
Time: 8 PM
Cost: Adults $16; Seniors & Students $14
ComedySportz is a live, competitive improv comedy show with plenty of audience participation. The comedy is kept clean and appropriate for families.
713.868.1444. www.comedysportzhouston.com. Ongoing Each Fri & Sat; check with location for exceptions. |
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Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
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Preschool Skate
Dairy Ashford Roller Rink, 1820 S. Dairy Ashford Houston
Time: Every Friday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $5 to play or skate.
Every Friday Morning, for ages 7 and under, bring strollers or push toys. Call 281-493-5651 for more information or visit www.skatedarr.com. |
October 4 |
If You Give A Pig A Party
Based on the book by Laura Numeroff
Adapted for the stage by Nancy Schaeffer
Music and Lyrics by B. Wolf
Directed by Mark Adams
Location: MAIN STREET THEATER – CHELSEA MARKET, 4617 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006
Dates:
Family performances: October 4, 11, 18, & 25
Times:
Saturdays at 1:00pm and 4:00pm
(school groups call 713-524-9196 ext 101 for available field trip times)
Cost: $10 for children and students; $12 for adults; group rates (10 or more) available. No children under 3 allowed in the theater (including sleeping babies).
If you give a Pig a party, she’s going to ask for some balloons. When you give her the balloons, she’ll want to decorate the house. THEN she’ll want to invite ALL her friends to a party, and then THEY will want to have a sleepover, with pillows and PJ’s and….! All of Laura Numeroff’s beloved characters – the Mouse, the Moose, the Pig and even her latest character, the Cat -- are on-hand for this delightful and rollicking musical. Recommended for Pre-Kindergarten and up. For more information please visit www.mainstreettheater.com.
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Evening with the Stars!
Down Syndrome Association of Houston's Gala spotlights some truly inspiring individuals; their children
Location: Hilton Americas Hotel - 1600 Lamar, Houston, TX 77010
The Down Syndrome Assocation of Houston is proud to announce that the 2nd Annual DSAH, "Evening With The Stars" Gala, will be held on Saturday October 4, 2008 at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Downtown Houston, benefitting the Down Syndrome Clinic of Houston at Texas Children's Hospital. The Clinic has been aiding local families since 2006 and at this year's gala a special performance will be given in recognition of all that the organization has done to help children with Down Syndrome reach their full potential in partnership with Theatre Under The Stars Humphrey's School of Musical Theatre, 10 children will perform a special Broadway Musical Review.
In partnership with The Baylor College of Medicine, The Down Syndrome Association of Houston opened The Clinic in 2006, bringing much needed support and innovative resources to Houston area families. Currently operating at full capacity and in great need of expansion, The Clinic relies on the annual DSAH Gala for continued funding and support. The "Evening With The Stars" Gala will feature a silent auction in addition to the children's performance. All funds raised will be dedicated solely to the advancement of The Clinic's mission. For more information about the DSAH visit www.dsah.net. Information about The Down Syndrome Clinic of Houston can be found at www.texaschildrens.org/carecenters/DownSyndrome/Default.aspx. |
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Recycling Saturdays
Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010
Ages: All Ages
Time: 10am-2pm
Cost: Free
On the first Saturday of each month at the weekly drop-off recycling location, families can enjoy a fair with environmentally-friendly product demons, artist workshops, and hands-on recycling activities, including an eco-systems workshop. Call 713.400.7336 for more information or visit www.discoverygreen.com. |
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Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
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Corn Maze and More
Dewberry Farm, 7705 FM 362, Brookshire, TX 77423
Ages: All Ages
Time: Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 12n-dusk
Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 9/27/08 - 11/30/08; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Admission $11; Children (2 & under) free; Some activities extra
Dewberry Farm has created its annual corn maze in a six-acre corn field. Other attractions include zip lines, a pumpkin patch, a pumpkin blaster, hayrides, corn cannons, a playground, a barnyard for feeding goats, and much more. Note: Also open on Columbus Day (Oct 13); and on Mon, Tue, and Fri during Thanksgiving Week (Nov 24, 25, & 28). For more information please call 281.934.3276; 866.908.FARM or visit us at
www.dewberryfarm.com. |
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Pontoon Boat Tours
Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble, TX 77338
Ages: 8-19
Time: Throughout the day
Cost: Free
Visitors are invited aboard the park's pontoon boat for a tour along Spring Creek. Reservations required. For more information please call 281.446.8588 or visit www.hcp4.net/jones. |
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Stargazing with Astronomy Club
Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble, TX 77338
Ages: 4-19
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free
Members of the North Houston Astronomy Club are on hand to discuss and point out planets and stars. Visitors should also bring their own telescopes or binoculars. Reservations required. For more information please call 281.446.8588 or visit
http://www.hcp4.net/jones
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Fall History Boat Tour
Allen's Landing, 1001 Commerce Street, Houston, TX 77002
Ages: 6-18
Time: 10am-12n & 1pm-3pm
Cost: $50/person
Louis Aulbach, local historian and author, leads guests on a two-hour boat tour along Buffalo Bayou and provides historical information about places, people, animals, and events along the bayou west and east of downtown. Tours leave from Allen's Landing. Space limited to 20 people; reservations are required. For more information please call
713.752.0314, ext. 4 or visit www.buffalobayou.org. |
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Stargazing
George Observatory, 21901 FM 762, Needville, TX 77461
Ages: 3-18
Time: 3pm-10pm
Ongoing Each Sat 8/12/06 - 8/12/10; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Telescope viewing $2-$3;Park entrance: Adults $4; Children (12 and under) free
The Observatory's 14-inch, 18-inch, and 36-inch telescopes are available for visitors to view the stars, planets, and more. Call ahead or check the website for cloud forecast.
For more information please call 979.553.3400 or 281.242.3055. Visit
www.hmns.org. |
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Infant, Child, and Adult CPR
The Motherhood Center, 3701 West Alabama Street, Houston, TX 77027
Ages: All Ages
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $75/person; $120/couple
The class covers how to prevent and handle the common childhood emergency of choking, and when to call 911 for assistance. The center recommends the class for anyone who cares for infants or children. Register in advance. Call 713.963.8880 for more information or visit
www.motherhoodcenter.com. |
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Kids First Saturday
the breakfast klub, 3711 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002
Ages: All Ages
Time: 10am-2pm
Cost: Free
On the first Saturday of each month, festivities include moonwalks, face painting, a caricature artist, and crafts, along with community groups and entertainment geared specifically toward kids. Also, from 10am - 11:30am, girls ages eight to 12 can join the Fabulous Girls Book Club to discuss its book of the month and enjoy an activity focusing on the book's subject. For more information please call 713.528.8561 or visit www.thebreakfastklub.com. |
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Saturday Family Art Workshop: Wood Sculpture
Katy Visual and Performing Arts Center, 2501 South Mason Road, Katy, TX 77450
Ages: 3-18
Time: 2pm-4pm
Cost: $15/First child; $10/Sibling
Families can make collaborative wood sculpture arts and crafts projects together. Advance registration required. For more information please call 281.829.2787 or visit
www.kvpac.org. |
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Young Writers' Workshop
Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010
Ages: 5-11
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Ongoing Each Sat 4/19/08 - 12/13/08; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Free
Writers in the Schools presents an open, free writing workshop for kids at HPL Express in the Lake House Building.For more information please call 713.400.7336 or visit http://www.discoverygreen.com
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Farmers Market at LaCenterra
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, TX 77494
Ages: All Ages
Time: 8am-12n
Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Free
The weekly farmers markets is held year-round in the central courtyard. Products include honey, fresh breads, olive oil, free range eggs, natural pet foods, seasonal produce, fresh flowers, and more. For more information please call
281.395.5533 or visit www.lacenterra.com.
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Art in the Park
Saengerfest Park, 23rd Street and Strand Street, Galveston, TX 77550
Ages: All Ages
Time: 10am-6pm
Cost: Free
Art in the Park is an open-air market event on the Strand, held on the first Saturday of the month from March through October. For more information please call 888.GAL.ISLE or visit www.galveston.com. |
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Midtown Farmers' Market
Midtown Farmers' Market, 3701 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002
Ages: All Ages
Time: 8am-12n; Jul-Aug 8am-11am
Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Unknown
Open rain or shine, the farmers' market features produce, chocolates, flowers, organic pastries, and much more. On the second Saturday of each month, the market also includes local crafts vendors with handmade jewelry, pottery, soaps, and furniture. Visit www.tafia.com/mfm.html for more information. |
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Bayou City Farmers' Market
Bayou City Farmers' Market, 3000 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77098
Ages: All Ages
Time: 8am-12n
Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Moderate. Bring cash.
Snatch up some fresh produce, eggs, cheeses, coffee, honey, and more, from our area's local farmers. Visit www.urbanharvest.org/programs/market/index.html for more information. |
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ComedySportz
ComedySportz Houston - 901 Town and Country Boulevard, Houston, TX 77024
Time: 8 PM
Cost: Adults $16; Seniors & Students $14
ComedySportz is a live, competitive improv comedy show with plenty of audience participation. The comedy is kept clean and appropriate for families.
713.868.1444. www.comedysportzhouston.com. Ongoing Each Fri & Sat; check with location for exceptions. |
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Houston Farmers Market
Houston Farmer's Market, 3106 White Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77007
Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue 3:30pm-7pm; Sat 8am-12n
Ongoing Each Tue, Sat; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Moderate. Bring cash.
See what's fresh at this week's farmer's market - produce, eggs, cheese, coffee, flowers, and more. Tuesdays at Rice University; Saturdays in the Heights. Visit www.houstonfarmersmarket.com for more information. |
October 5 |
One Thousand Lights for Peace
Miller Outdoor Theatre, 100 Concert Drive, Houston, TX 77030
Ages: All Ages
Time: 5pm
Cost: Free
As the grand finale to Mahatma Gandhi week, the program features an international dance and music show by children, and concludes with a candle-lighting ceremony for peace. For more information call 281.FREE.FUN or visit
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com.
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KidzPlanet
KidzPlanet, 12802 Queensbury Lane, Houston, TX 77024
Ages: 4-11
Time: 9:30am
Ongoing Each Sun; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Free
KidzPlanet is a weekly zany and creative children's theatre production, which uses music and drama to teach kids about important life values like honesty, respect, and trust. Performances are each Sunday morning at the Country Playhouse. For more information please call 713.344.1323 or visit www.kidzplanet.org. |
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Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
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Target Free First Sundays
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77005
Ages: All Ages
Time: Family activities 1pm-5pm; Museum admission free all day
Cost: Free
The monthly Target Free First Sundays program for families includes hands-on art workshops, performances, storytimes, and more. The program continues on the first Sunday of each month. For more information please call 713.639.7300 or visit
http://www.mfah.org. |
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Family Fine Arts Days
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77005
Ages: 3-18
Time: 1pm-4pm
Ongoing Each Sun; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Free with Museum admission
Creation Station is a drop-in studio workshop, in which families make their own paintings, sculpture, prints, photographs, and more. Family Days also include the Storytelling in the Galleries program: after hearing stories and relating them to works of art, kids and adults create their own art and stories. For more information please call
713.639.7300 or visit www.mfah.org.
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October 6 |
Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
October 7 |
Houston Farmers Market
Houston Farmer's Market, 3106 White Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77007
Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue 3:30pm-7pm; Sat 8am-12n
Ongoing Each Tue, Sat; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Moderate. Bring cash.
See what's fresh at this week's farmer's market - produce, eggs, cheese, coffee, flowers, and more. Tuesdays at Rice University; Saturdays in the Heights. Visit www.houstonfarmersmarket.com for more information. |
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Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
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Story Time with Wiggles the Puppet
Wendy's - 6670 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands, Texas 77382
Time: Every Tuesday 11-2pm
Cost: FREE
Ages: Pre-kindergarden
Story time with puppet for pre-kindergarden kids - prepare young kids for school, also provided free face and/or handpainting, free balloon animals
Please visit: www.merrymakersinc.net and click on "Free Events" for more detailed info as well as "Story Gallery." Also visit http://kidspartyinhouston.com and click on "Free events." |
October 8 |
Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
October 9 |
Green Market
Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010
Ages: All Ages
Time: 4pm-7:30pm
Ongoing Each Thu; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Free
Central City Co-op brings organic produce and agricultural products from local farmers and artisans to the park's promenade. For more information call 713.400.7336 or visit http://www.discoverygreen.com |
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Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
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Free Family Nights
Children's Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz, Houston
Time: Every Thursday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Thursday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. the Museum hosts Free Family Nights, during which all admission fees are waived and families are able to come to the Museum and experience everything CMH has to offer. The free admission provided to visitors not only includes access to all of our hands-on exhibit but to a wide variety of programming that extends from the cultural arts to science and math.Free Family Nights are offered every Thursday courtesy of The Wortham Foundation, Inc. and John P. McGovern, M.D. (713) 522-1138 |
October 10 |
Waugh Bridge Bat Colony Boat Tour
Waugh Bridge, Waugh Drive at Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019
Ages: 4-18
Time: Dusk; call for specific time
Ongoing Each Fri 9/5/08 - 11/21/08; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Adults $35; Children (4-12) $20
Visitors can learn about the colony of more than 250,000 bats and enjoy an amazing view from the waters of Buffalo Bayou as the bats emerge at dusk. Tours leave from Allen's Landing, located at the 1000 block of Commerce Street (at Main Street). Space limited to 20 people; reservations and advance payment are required. The tours are scheduled each Friday through Nov 21, weather permitting. Call 713.752.0314, ext. 4 for more information or visit www.buffalobayou.org. |
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ComedySportz
ComedySportz Houston - 901 Town and Country Boulevard, Houston, TX 77024
Time: 8 PM
Cost: Adults $16; Seniors & Students $14
ComedySportz is a live, competitive improv comedy show with plenty of audience participation. The comedy is kept clean and appropriate for families.
713.868.1444. www.comedysportzhouston.com. Ongoing Each Fri & Sat; check with location for exceptions. |
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Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
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Preschool Skate
Dairy Ashford Roller Rink, 1820 S. Dairy Ashford Houston
Time: Every Friday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $5 to play or skate.
Every Friday Morning, for ages 7 and under, bring strollers or push toys. Call 281-493-5651 for more information or visit www.skatedarr.com. |
October 11 |
If You Give A Pig A Party
Based on the book by Laura Numeroff
Adapted for the stage by Nancy Schaeffer
Music and Lyrics by B. Wolf
Directed by Mark Adams
Location: MAIN STREET THEATER – CHELSEA MARKET, 4617 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006
Dates: Family performances: October 4, 11, 18, & 25
Times: Saturdays at 1:00pm and 4:00pm
(school groups call 713-524-9196 ext 101 for available field trip times)
Cost: $10 for children and students; $12 for adults; group rates (10 or more) available. No children under 3 allowed in the theater (including sleeping babies).
If you give a Pig a party, she’s going to ask for some balloons. When you give her the balloons, she’ll want to decorate the house. THEN she’ll want to invite ALL her friends to a party, and then THEY will want to have a sleepover, with pillows and PJ’s and….! All of Laura Numeroff’s beloved characters – the Mouse, the Moose, the Pig and even her latest character, the Cat -- are on-hand for this delightful and rollicking musical. Recommended for Pre-Kindergarten and up. For more information please visit www.mainstreettheater.com.
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Corn Maze and More
Dewberry Farm, 7705 FM 362, Brookshire, TX 77423
Ages: All Ages
Time: Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 12n-dusk
Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 9/27/08 - 11/30/08; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Admission $11; Children (2 & under) free; Some activities extra
Dewberry Farm has created its annual corn maze in a six-acre corn field. Other attractions include zip lines, a pumpkin patch, a pumpkin blaster, hayrides, corn cannons, a playground, a barnyard for feeding goats, and much more. Note: Also open on Columbus Day (Oct 13); and on Mon, Tue, and Fri during Thanksgiving Week (Nov 24, 25, & 28). For more information please call 281.934.3276; 866.908.FARM or visit us at www.dewberryfarm.com. |
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Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
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Stargazing
George Observatory, 21901 FM 762, Needville, TX 77461
Ages: 3-18
Time: 3pm-10pm
Ongoing Each Sat 8/12/06 - 8/12/10; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Telescope viewing $2-$3;Park entrance: Adults $4; Children (12 and under) free
The Observatory's 14-inch, 18-inch, and 36-inch telescopes are available for visitors to view the stars, planets, and more. Call ahead or check the website for cloud forecast.
For more information please call 979.553.3400 or 281.242.3055. Visit www.hmns.org. |
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Young Writers' Workshop
Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010
Ages: 5-11
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Ongoing Each Sat 4/19/08 - 12/13/08; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Free
Writers in the Schools presents an open, free writing workshop for kids at HPL Express in the Lake House Building.For more information please call 713.400.7336 or visit http://www.discoverygreen.com
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Farmers Market at LaCenterra
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, TX 77494
Ages: All Ages
Time: 8am-12n
Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Free
The weekly farmers markets is held year-round in the central courtyard. Products include honey, fresh breads, olive oil, free range eggs, natural pet foods, seasonal produce, fresh flowers, and more. For more information please call
281.395.5533 or visit www.lacenterra.com.
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Midtown Farmers' Market
Midtown Farmers' Market, 3701 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002
Ages: All Ages
Time: 8am-12n; Jul-Aug 8am-11am
Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Unknown
Open rain or shine, the farmers' market features produce, chocolates, flowers, organic pastries, and much more. On the second Saturday of each month, the market also includes local crafts vendors with handmade jewelry, pottery, soaps, and furniture. Visit www.tafia.com/mfm.html for more information. |
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Bayou City Farmers' Market
Bayou City Farmers' Market, 3000 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77098
Ages: All Ages
Time: 8am-12n
Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Moderate. Bring cash.
Snatch up some fresh produce, eggs, cheeses, coffee, honey, and more, from our area's local farmers. Visit www.urbanharvest.org/programs/market/index.html for more information. |
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ComedySportz
ComedySportz Houston - 901 Town and Country Boulevard, Houston, TX 77024
Time: 8 PM
Cost: Adults $16; Seniors & Students $14
ComedySportz is a live, competitive improv comedy show with plenty of audience participation. The comedy is kept clean and appropriate for families.
713.868.1444. www.comedysportzhouston.com. Ongoing Each Fri & Sat; check with location for exceptions. |
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Houston Farmers Market
Houston Farmer's Market, 3106 White Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77007
Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue 3:30pm-7pm; Sat 8am-12n
Ongoing Each Tue, Sat; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Moderate. Bring cash.
See what's fresh at this week's farmer's market - produce, eggs, cheese, coffee, flowers, and more. Tuesdays at Rice University; Saturdays in the Heights. Visit www.houstonfarmersmarket.com for more information. |
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1830s Fashion Show and Clothing Workshop
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center - 20634 Kenswick Drive in Humble
Time: 10 am
Cost: FREE
If you are confused about what to wear to a Texas historical event, join park staff and volunteers for a fun and informative morning of demonstrations on period fabrics, characters, and basic re-enactor survival tips. Discover fashion trends of the 1830s to become the best-dressed settler at the next event. For more information on the park or any of its programs, call (281) 446-8588 or visit the Jones Park Web site at www.hcp4.net/jones.
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Second Saturday Settlers: Dutch Oven Cooking
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center - 20634 Kenswick Drive in Humble
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Cost: FREE
Learn about settlers’ use of Dutch ovens to cook and sample some of the natural ingredients used to prepare tasty old-fashioned food. Also witness a few 19th century day-to-day activities demonstrated by park volunteers and staff. Enjoy a day of settler life and become part of the fun! For more information on the park or any of its programs, call (281) 446-8588 or visit the Jones Park Web site at www.hcp4.net/jones.
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October 12 |
KidzPlanet
KidzPlanet, 12802 Queensbury Lane, Houston, TX 77024
Ages: 4-11
Time: 9:30am
Ongoing Each Sun; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Free
KidzPlanet is a weekly zany and creative children's theatre production, which uses music and drama to teach kids about important life values like honesty, respect, and trust. Performances are each Sunday morning at the Country Playhouse. For more information please call 713.344.1323 or visit www.kidzplanet.org. |
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Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
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Family Fine Arts Days
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77005
Ages: 3-18
Time: 1pm-4pm
Ongoing Each Sun; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Free with Museum admission
Creation Station is a drop-in studio workshop, in which families make their own paintings, sculpture, prints, photographs, and more. Family Days also include the Storytelling in the Galleries program: after hearing stories and relating them to works of art, kids and adults create their own art and stories. For more information please call
713.639.7300 or visit www.mfah.org.
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Second Sunday Pickers
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center - 20634 Kenswick Drive in Humble
Time: 2 pm - 4 pm
Cost: FREE
The Second Sunday Pickers take center stage in the nature center for an afternoon of folk music played on a variety of old-fashioned instruments. Visitors of all ages are invited to listen, sing along, or bring an instrument and join in the fun. For more information on the park or any of its programs, call (281) 446-8588 or visit the Jones Park Web site at www.hcp4.net/jones.
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October 13 |
Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
October 14 |
Houston Farmers Market
Houston Farmer's Market, 3106 White Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77007
Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue 3:30pm-7pm; Sat 8am-12n
Ongoing Each Tue, Sat; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Moderate. Bring cash.
See what's fresh at this week's farmer's market - produce, eggs, cheese, coffee, flowers, and more. Tuesdays at Rice University; Saturdays in the Heights. Visit www.houstonfarmersmarket.com for more information. |
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Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
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Story Time with Wiggles the Puppet
Wendy's - 6670 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands, Texas 77382
Time: Every Tuesday 11-2pm
Cost: FREE
Ages: Pre-kindergarden
Story time with puppet for pre-kindergarden kids - prepare young kids for school, also provided free face and/or handpainting, free balloon animals
Please visit: www.merrymakersinc.net and click on "Free Events" for more detailed info as well as "Story Gallery." Also visit http://kidspartyinhouston.com and click on "Free events." |
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Lone Star College-CyFair Center for the Arts Presents
The Show: Metal, Stone, Paint and Mud
9191 Barker Cypress, Cypress, TX 77433
Time: October 14 - 30; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 11 am - 2 pm
Reception: October 16 from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
An invitational exhibition featuring the work of established Houston area artists working in the media of cast bronze, paint, glass mosaic, and ceramic. Featured artists: Dawn Davidson, Greg Haas, Deborah Hill, Tony Kram, Andrew Sankowski. For more information call 832-482-1038 or visit cyfair.lonestar.edu/bosquegallery. |
October 15 |
Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
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Lone Star College-CyFair Center for the Arts Presents
The Show: Metal, Stone, Paint and Mud
9191 Barker Cypress, Cypress, TX 77433
Time: October 14 - 30; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 11 am - 2 pm
Reception: October 16 from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
An invitational exhibition featuring the work of established Houston area artists working in the media of cast bronze, paint, glass mosaic, and ceramic. Featured artists: Dawn Davidson, Greg Haas, Deborah Hill, Tony Kram, Andrew Sankowski. For more information call 832-482-1038 or visit cyfair.lonestar.edu/bosquegallery. |
October 16 |
…and L.A. Is Burning
WORLD PREMIERE
By Y York
Directed by Troy Scheid
Location: MAIN STREET THEATER – RICE VILLAGE, 2540 Times Blvd., Houston, TX 77005
Dates: October 11 – November 9, 2008 (previews October 11, 12, & 15; no performance October 17)
Opening Night, Thursday, October 16, 7:30pm
Times: Thursdays at 7:30pm; Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm; Sundays at 3:00pm
Cost: Thursdays - $20/$26; Fridays & Sundays - $25/$32; Saturdays - $30/$36; previews - $10. Discounts available for students, seniors, and groups
For Haddie, a white, middle-aged government worker, the world is very straightforward. Your race and your class determine the world you live in, and there really is no wiggle room. For Alvin, Haddie’s African-American co-worker, life is about getting ahead. And for Syliva, a journalist from the East Coast, the world must be changed. Set against the backdrop of the Rodney King trial and the subsequent L.A. riots, playwright Y York examines the terrain of the modern workplace, on which well-intentioned liberalism, racism, the news, reality itself, and the Cosby Show intersect. For more information please visit www.mainstreettheater.com. |
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Lone Star College-CyFair Center for the Arts Presents
The Show: Metal, Stone, Paint and Mud
9191 Barker Cypress, Cypress, TX 77433
Time: October 14 - 30; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 11 am - 2 pm
Reception: October 16 from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
An invitational exhibition featuring the work of established Houston area artists working in the media of cast bronze, paint, glass mosaic, and ceramic. Featured artists: Dawn Davidson, Greg Haas, Deborah Hill, Tony Kram, Andrew Sankowski. For more information call 832-482-1038 or visit cyfair.lonestar.edu/bosquegallery. |
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Green Market
Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010
Ages: All Ages
Time: 4pm-7:30pm
Ongoing Each Thu; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Free
Central City Co-op brings organic produce and agricultural products from local farmers and artisans to the park's promenade. For more information call 713.400.7336 or visit http://www.discoverygreen.com |
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Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
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Free Family Nights
Children's Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz, Houston
Time: Every Thursday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Thursday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. the Museum hosts Free Family Nights, during which all admission fees are waived and families are able to come to the Museum and experience everything CMH has to offer. The free admission provided to visitors not only includes access to all of our hands-on exhibit but to a wide variety of programming that extends from the cultural arts to science and math.Free Family Nights are offered every Thursday courtesy of The Wortham Foundation, Inc. and John P. McGovern, M.D. (713) 522-1138 |
October 17 |
Waugh Bridge Bat Colony Boat Tour
Waugh Bridge, Waugh Drive at Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019
Ages: 4-18
Time: Dusk; call for specific time
Ongoing Each Fri 9/5/08 - 11/21/08; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Adults $35; Children (4-12) $20
Visitors can learn about the colony of more than 250,000 bats and enjoy an amazing view from the waters of Buffalo Bayou as the bats emerge at dusk. Tours leave from Allen's Landing, located at the 1000 block of Commerce Street (at Main Street). Space limited to 20 people; reservations and advance payment are required. The tours are scheduled each Friday through Nov 21, weather permitting. Call 713.752.0314, ext. 4 for more information or visit www.buffalobayou.org. |
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ComedySportz
ComedySportz Houston - 901 Town and Country Boulevard, Houston, TX 77024
Time: 8 PM
Cost: Adults $16; Seniors & Students $14
ComedySportz is a live, competitive improv comedy show with plenty of audience participation. The comedy is kept clean and appropriate for families.
713.868.1444. www.comedysportzhouston.com. Ongoing Each Fri & Sat; check with location for exceptions. |
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Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
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Preschool Skate
Dairy Ashford Roller Rink, 1820 S. Dairy Ashford Houston
Time: Every Friday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $5 to play or skate.
Every Friday Morning, for ages 7 and under, bring strollers or push toys. Call 281-493-5651 for more information or visit www.skatedarr.com. |
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Buried Savings Treasure Hunt Event Night
U.S. Toy Co., Inc. - 7885 W. FM 1960 Houston, TX (Willowbrook Mall)
Time: 6 PM - 9 PM
30% off all Kid Fun Merchandise plus 10% off entire purchase. Stop by and win door prizes. For more information call 281-807-4573 or visit www.ustoyco.com. |
October 18 |
If You Give A Pig A Party
Based on the book by Laura Numeroff
Adapted for the stage by Nancy Schaeffer
Music and Lyrics by B. Wolf
Directed by Mark Adams
Location: MAIN STREET THEATER – CHELSEA MARKET, 4617 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006
Dates: Family performances: October 4, 11, 18, & 25
Times: Saturdays at 1:00pm and 4:00pm
(school groups call 713-524-9196 ext 101 for available field trip times)
Cost: $10 for children and students; $12 for adults; group rates (10 or more) available. No children under 3 allowed in the theater (including sleeping babies).
If you give a Pig a party, she’s going to ask for some balloons. When you give her the balloons, she’ll want to decorate the house. THEN she’ll want to invite ALL her friends to a party, and then THEY will want to have a sleepover, with pillows and PJ’s and….! All of Laura Numeroff’s beloved characters – the Mouse, the Moose, the Pig and even her latest character, the Cat -- are on-hand for this delightful and rollicking musical. Recommended for Pre-Kindergarten and up. For more information please visit www.mainstreettheater.com.
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Corn Maze and More
Dewberry Farm, 7705 FM 362, Brookshire, TX 77423
Ages: All Ages
Time: Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 12n-dusk
Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 9/27/08 - 11/30/08; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Admission $11; Children (2 & under) free; Some activities extra
Dewberry Farm has created its annual corn maze in a six-acre corn field. Other attractions include zip lines, a pumpkin patch, a pumpkin blaster, hayrides, corn cannons, a playground, a barnyard for feeding goats, and much more. Note: Also open on Columbus Day (Oct 13); and on Mon, Tue, and Fri during Thanksgiving Week (Nov 24, 25, & 28). For more information please call 281.934.3276; 866.908.FARM or visit us at www.dewberryfarm.com. |
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Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
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Stargazing
George Observatory, 21901 FM 762, Needville, TX 77461
Ages: 3-18
Time: 3pm-10pm
Ongoing Each Sat 8/12/06 - 8/12/10; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Telescope viewing $2-$3;Park entrance: Adults $4; Children (12 and under) free
The Observatory's 14-inch, 18-inch, and 36-inch telescopes are available for visitors to view the stars, planets, and more. Call ahead or check the website for cloud forecast.
For more information please call 979.553.3400 or 281.242.3055. Visit www.hmns.org. |
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Young Writers' Workshop
Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010
Ages: 5-11
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Ongoing Each Sat 4/19/08 - 12/13/08; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Free
Writers in the Schools presents an open, free writing workshop for kids at HPL Express in the Lake House Building.For more information please call 713.400.7336 or visit http://www.discoverygreen.com
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Farmers Market at LaCenterra
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, TX 77494
Ages: All Ages
Time: 8am-12n
Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Free
The weekly farmers markets is held year-round in the central courtyard. Products include honey, fresh breads, olive oil, free range eggs, natural pet foods, seasonal produce, fresh flowers, and more. For more information please call
281.395.5533 or visit www.lacenterra.com.
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Midtown Farmers' Market
Midtown Farmers' Market, 3701 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002
Ages: All Ages
Time: 8am-12n; Jul-Aug 8am-11am
Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Unknown
Open rain or shine, the farmers' market features produce, chocolates, flowers, organic pastries, and much more. On the second Saturday of each month, the market also includes local crafts vendors with handmade jewelry, pottery, soaps, and furniture. Visit www.tafia.com/mfm.html for more information. |
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Bayou City Farmers' Market
Bayou City Farmers' Market, 3000 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77098
Ages: All Ages
Time: 8am-12n
Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Moderate. Bring cash.
Snatch up some fresh produce, eggs, cheeses, coffee, honey, and more, from our area's local farmers. Visit www.urbanharvest.org/programs/market/index.html for more information. |
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ComedySportz
ComedySportz Houston - 901 Town and Country Boulevard, Houston, TX 77024
Time: 8 PM
Cost: Adults $16; Seniors & Students $14
ComedySportz is a live, competitive improv comedy show with plenty of audience participation. The comedy is kept clean and appropriate for families.
713.868.1444. www.comedysportzhouston.com. Ongoing Each Fri & Sat; check with location for exceptions. |
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Houston Farmers Market
Houston Farmer's Market, 3106 White Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77007
Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue 3:30pm-7pm; Sat 8am-12n
Ongoing Each Tue, Sat; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Moderate. Bring cash.
See what's fresh at this week's farmer's market - produce, eggs, cheese, coffee, flowers, and more. Tuesdays at Rice University; Saturdays in the Heights. Visit www.houstonfarmersmarket.com for more information. |
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Carnivorous Plants
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center - 20634 Kenswick Drive in Humble
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: FREE
Plants that eat meat? You bet! The majority of people become familiar with the infamous Venus Fly Trap at a young age, and many people have seen the science fiction film classic Little Shop of Horrors, but hundreds of other carnivorous species exist throughout the world. Texas is home to four kinds of carnivorous plants, which can be viewed at various times of the year in Jones Park’s carnivorous plant bog exhibit. To learn more about these raptors of the plant world and why they are so unique, join staff member Mike Howlett as he uses slides and live specimens to demonstrate the diversity of carnivorous plants and their habitats. Participants can take home a carnivorous plant to enjoy. For more information on the park or any of its programs, call (281) 446-8588 or visit the Jones Park Web site at www.hcp4.net/jones. |
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Reptile Open House
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center - 20634 Kenswick Drive in Humble
Time: 1 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Join naturalist Matt Abernathy for a hike to discover the reptiles and amphibians that can be found around the park. In addition, live specimens and slides will be used in the nature center to help show the diversity of reptiles and amphibians in this area. For more information on the park or any of its programs, call (281) 446-8588 or visit the Jones Park Web site at www.hcp4.net/jones. |
October 19 |
KidzPlanet
KidzPlanet, 12802 Queensbury Lane, Houston, TX 77024
Ages: 4-11
Time: 9:30am
Ongoing Each Sun; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Free
KidzPlanet is a weekly zany and creative children's theatre production, which uses music and drama to teach kids about important life values like honesty, respect, and trust. Performances are each Sunday morning at the Country Playhouse. For more information please call 713.344.1323 or visit www.kidzplanet.org. |
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Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
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Family Fine Arts Days
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77005
Ages: 3-18
Time: 1pm-4pm
Ongoing Each Sun; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Free with Museum admission
Creation Station is a drop-in studio workshop, in which families make their own paintings, sculpture, prints, photographs, and more. Family Days also include the Storytelling in the Galleries program: after hearing stories and relating them to works of art, kids and adults create their own art and stories. For more information please call
713.639.7300 or visit www.mfah.org.
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October 20 |
Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
October 21 |
Houston Farmers Market
Houston Farmer's Market, 3106 White Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77007
Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue 3:30pm-7pm; Sat 8am-12n
Ongoing Each Tue, Sat; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Moderate. Bring cash.
See what's fresh at this week's farmer's market - produce, eggs, cheese, coffee, flowers, and more. Tuesdays at Rice University; Saturdays in the Heights. Visit www.houstonfarmersmarket.com for more information. |
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Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
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Lone Star College-CyFair Center for the Arts Presents
The Show: Metal, Stone, Paint and Mud
9191 Barker Cypress, Cypress, TX 77433
Time: October 14 - 30; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 11 am - 2 pm
Reception: October 16 from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
An invitational exhibition featuring the work of established Houston area artists working in the media of cast bronze, paint, glass mosaic, and ceramic. Featured artists: Dawn Davidson, Greg Haas, Deborah Hill, Tony Kram, Andrew Sankowski. For more information call 832-482-1038 or visit cyfair.lonestar.edu/bosquegallery. |
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Story Time with Wiggles the Puppet
Wendy's - 6670 Woodlands Parkway, The Woodlands, Texas 77382
Time: Every Tuesday 11-2pm
Cost: FREE
Ages: Pre-kindergarden
Story time with puppet for pre-kindergarden kids - prepare young kids for school, also provided free face and/or handpainting, free balloon animals
Please visit: www.merrymakersinc.net and click on "Free Events" for more detailed info as well as "Story Gallery." Also visit http://kidspartyinhouston.com and click on "Free events." |
October 22 |
Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
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Lone Star College-CyFair Center for the Arts Presents
The Show: Metal, Stone, Paint and Mud
9191 Barker Cypress, Cypress, TX 77433
Time: October 14 - 30; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 11 am - 2 pm
Reception: October 16 from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
An invitational exhibition featuring the work of established Houston area artists working in the media of cast bronze, paint, glass mosaic, and ceramic. Featured artists: Dawn Davidson, Greg Haas, Deborah Hill, Tony Kram, Andrew Sankowski. For more information call 832-482-1038 or visit cyfair.lonestar.edu/bosquegallery. |
October 23 |
Green Market
Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010
Ages: All Ages
Time: 4pm-7:30pm
Ongoing Each Thu; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Free
Central City Co-op brings organic produce and agricultural products from local farmers and artisans to the park's promenade. For more information call 713.400.7336 or visit http://www.discoverygreen.com |
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Lone Star College-CyFair Center for the Arts Presents
The Show: Metal, Stone, Paint and Mud
9191 Barker Cypress, Cypress, TX 77433
Time: October 14 - 30; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 11 am - 2 pm
Reception: October 16 from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
An invitational exhibition featuring the work of established Houston area artists working in the media of cast bronze, paint, glass mosaic, and ceramic. Featured artists: Dawn Davidson, Greg Haas, Deborah Hill, Tony Kram, Andrew Sankowski. For more information call 832-482-1038 or visit cyfair.lonestar.edu/bosquegallery. |
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Free Family Nights
Children's Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz, Houston
Time: Every Thursday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Thursday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. the Museum hosts Free Family Nights, during which all admission fees are waived and families are able to come to the Museum and experience everything CMH has to offer. The free admission provided to visitors not only includes access to all of our hands-on exhibit but to a wide variety of programming that extends from the cultural arts to science and math.Free Family Nights are offered every Thursday courtesy of The Wortham Foundation, Inc. and John P. McGovern, M.D. (713) 522-1138 |
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Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
October 24 |
Waugh Bridge Bat Colony Boat Tour
Waugh Bridge, Waugh Drive at Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019
Ages: 4-18
Time: Dusk; call for specific time
Ongoing Each Fri 9/5/08 - 11/21/08; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Adults $35; Children (4-12) $20
Visitors can learn about the colony of more than 250,000 bats and enjoy an amazing view from the waters of Buffalo Bayou as the bats emerge at dusk. Tours leave from Allen's Landing, located at the 1000 block of Commerce Street (at Main Street). Space limited to 20 people; reservations and advance payment are required. The tours are scheduled each Friday through Nov 21, weather permitting. Call 713.752.0314, ext. 4 for more information or visit www.buffalobayou.org. |
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ComedySportz
ComedySportz Houston - 901 Town and Country Boulevard, Houston, TX 77024
Time: 8 PM
Cost: Adults $16; Seniors & Students $14
ComedySportz is a live, competitive improv comedy show with plenty of audience participation. The comedy is kept clean and appropriate for families.
713.868.1444. www.comedysportzhouston.com. Ongoing Each Fri & Sat; check with location for exceptions. |
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Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
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Join us! Halloween Happenings
U.S. Toy Co., Inc. - 7885 W. FM-1960 Houston, TX
Time: 5 PM - 8 PM
Enjoy fun, games and 50% off savings on all Halloween merchandise (excluding costume and accessories) Kids in costumes receive a FREE fun box. The costume parade will begin at 7pm. For more information, call 281-807-4573 or visit www.ustoyco.com. |
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Preschool Skate
Dairy Ashford Roller Rink, 1820 S. Dairy Ashford Houston
Time: Every Friday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $5 to play or skate.
Every Friday Morning, for ages 7 and under, bring strollers or push toys. Call 281-493-5651 for more information or visit www.skatedarr.com. |
October 25 |
Life is good Pumpkin Festival
Location: Cinco Ranch in Katy
Time: 12 noon - 4 pm
Cost: FREE
A free family event, the Life is good Pumpkin Festival is set for Sat., Oct. 25, 2008, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. in Cinco Ranch in Katy, Texas. The festival site will be along the shores of Spring Lake, a scenic 30-acre lake, located at the southwest corner of Cinco Ranch Blvd. and Spring Green Blvd. Festivities will include a pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, camel rides, carnival games and more. Admission is free, with voluntary donations and proceeds from the sale of pumpkins beneiftting HomeAid and Project Joy. For more information, visit www.newlandpumpkinfestival.com. |
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If You Give A Pig A Party
Based on the book by Laura Numeroff
Adapted for the stage by Nancy Schaeffer
Music and Lyrics by B. Wolf
Directed by Mark Adams
Location: MAIN STREET THEATER – CHELSEA MARKET, 4617 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006
Dates: Family performances: October 4, 11, 18, & 25
Times: Saturdays at 1:00pm and 4:00pm
(school groups call 713-524-9196 ext 101 for available field trip times)
Cost: $10 for children and students; $12 for adults; group rates (10 or more) available. No children under 3 allowed in the theater (including sleeping babies).
If you give a Pig a party, she’s going to ask for some balloons. When you give her the balloons, she’ll want to decorate the house. THEN she’ll want to invite ALL her friends to a party, and then THEY will want to have a sleepover, with pillows and PJ’s and….! All of Laura Numeroff’s beloved characters – the Mouse, the Moose, the Pig and even her latest character, the Cat -- are on-hand for this delightful and rollicking musical. Recommended for Pre-Kindergarten and up. For more information please visit www.mainstreettheater.com.
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Corn Maze and More
Dewberry Farm, 7705 FM 362, Brookshire, TX 77423
Ages: All Ages
Time: Sat 10am-10pm; Sun 12n-dusk
Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 9/27/08 - 11/30/08; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Admission $11; Children (2 & under) free; Some activities extra
Dewberry Farm has created its annual corn maze in a six-acre corn field. Other attractions include zip lines, a pumpkin patch, a pumpkin blaster, hayrides, corn cannons, a playground, a barnyard for feeding goats, and much more. Note: Also open on Columbus Day (Oct 13); and on Mon, Tue, and Fri during Thanksgiving Week (Nov 24, 25, & 28). For more information please call 281.934.3276; 866.908.FARM or visit us at www.dewberryfarm.com. |
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Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
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Jack-O-Lantern Carving Contest Judging
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center - 20634 Kenswick Drive in Humble
Time: 1 pm
Cost: FREE
Carving pumpkins is a time-honored tradition at Halloween, so enter a pre-carved pumpkin, or bring a pumpkin to carve at the nature center from 9 a.m. to noon, in Jones Park’s Jack-O-Lantern Carving Contest. Judging starts at 1 p.m. and the Jack-O-Lanterns will be placed along the Homestead Trail for the night’s events. For more information on the park or any of its programs, call (281) 446-8588 or visit the Jones Park Web site at www.hcp4.net/jones. |
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Haunted Homestead
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center - 20634 Kenswick Drive in Humble
Time: 5 pm - 8 pm
Cost: FREE
Looking for a fun and exciting way to celebrate Halloween? Come out to Jones Park and take a hayride into the woods and enjoy a PG-rated spooky homestead. Then let the woodland creatures and sounds escort you down the jack-o-lantern lit trail. Costumed trick-or-treaters are encouraged, and treats end at dark or when supplies run out. Don’t forget to bring a flashlight! For more information on the park or any of its programs, call (281) 446-8588 or visit the Jones Park Web site at www.hcp4.net/jones. |
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Stargazing
George Observatory, 21901 FM 762, Needville, TX 77461
Ages: 3-18
Time: 3pm-10pm
Ongoing Each Sat 8/12/06 - 8/12/10; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Telescope viewing $2-$3;Park entrance: Adults $4; Children (12 and under) free
The Observatory's 14-inch, 18-inch, and 36-inch telescopes are available for visitors to view the stars, planets, and more. Call ahead or check the website for cloud forecast.
For more information please call 979.553.3400 or 281.242.3055. Visit www.hmns.org. |
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Young Writers' Workshop
Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010
Ages: 5-11
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Ongoing Each Sat 4/19/08 - 12/13/08; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Free
Writers in the Schools presents an open, free writing workshop for kids at HPL Express in the Lake House Building.For more information please call 713.400.7336 or visit http://www.discoverygreen.com
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Farmers Market at LaCenterra
LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch, 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy, TX 77494
Ages: All Ages
Time: 8am-12n
Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Free
The weekly farmers markets is held year-round in the central courtyard. Products include honey, fresh breads, olive oil, free range eggs, natural pet foods, seasonal produce, fresh flowers, and more. For more information please call
281.395.5533 or visit www.lacenterra.com.
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Midtown Farmers' Market
Midtown Farmers' Market, 3701 Travis Street, Houston, TX 77002
Ages: All Ages
Time: 8am-12n; Jul-Aug 8am-11am
Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Unknown
Open rain or shine, the farmers' market features produce, chocolates, flowers, organic pastries, and much more. On the second Saturday of each month, the market also includes local crafts vendors with handmade jewelry, pottery, soaps, and furniture. Visit www.tafia.com/mfm.html for more information. |
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Bayou City Farmers' Market
Bayou City Farmers' Market, 3000 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77098
Ages: All Ages
Time: 8am-12n
Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Moderate. Bring cash.
Snatch up some fresh produce, eggs, cheeses, coffee, honey, and more, from our area's local farmers. Visit www.urbanharvest.org/programs/market/index.html for more information. |
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ComedySportz
ComedySportz Houston - 901 Town and Country Boulevard, Houston, TX 77024
Time: 8 PM
Cost: Adults $16; Seniors & Students $14
ComedySportz is a live, competitive improv comedy show with plenty of audience participation. The comedy is kept clean and appropriate for families.
713.868.1444. www.comedysportzhouston.com. Ongoing Each Fri & Sat; check with location for exceptions. |
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Houston Farmers Market
Houston Farmer's Market, 3106 White Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77007
Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue 3:30pm-7pm; Sat 8am-12n
Ongoing Each Tue, Sat; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Moderate. Bring cash.
See what's fresh at this week's farmer's market - produce, eggs, cheese, coffee, flowers, and more. Tuesdays at Rice University; Saturdays in the Heights. Visit www.houstonfarmersmarket.com for more information. |
October 26 |
KidzPlanet
KidzPlanet, 12802 Queensbury Lane, Houston, TX 77024
Ages: 4-11
Time: 9:30am
Ongoing Each Sun; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Free
KidzPlanet is a weekly zany and creative children's theatre production, which uses music and drama to teach kids about important life values like honesty, respect, and trust. Performances are each Sunday morning at the Country Playhouse. For more information please call 713.344.1323 or visit www.kidzplanet.org. |
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Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
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Family Fine Arts Days
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77005
Ages: 3-18
Time: 1pm-4pm
Ongoing Each Sun; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Free with Museum admission
Creation Station is a drop-in studio workshop, in which families make their own paintings, sculpture, prints, photographs, and more. Family Days also include the Storytelling in the Galleries program: after hearing stories and relating them to works of art, kids and adults create their own art and stories. For more information please call
713.639.7300 or visit www.mfah.org.
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October 27 |
Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
October 28 |
Houston Farmers Market
Houston Farmer's Market, 3106 White Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77007
Ages: All Ages
Time: Tue 3:30pm-7pm; Sat 8am-12n
Ongoing Each Tue, Sat; check with location for exceptions
Cost: Moderate. Bring cash.
See what's fresh at this week's farmer's market - produce, eggs, cheese, coffee, flowers, and more. Tuesdays at Rice University; Saturdays in the Heights. Visit www.houstonfarmersmarket.com for more information. |
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Boo on the Boardwalk
Kemah Boardwalk, Bradford and 2nd Street, Kemah, TX 77565
Ages: All Ages
Time: Mon-Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 6pm-11pm; Sat 2pm-12m; Sun 2pm-10pm
Cost: Games and haunted house priced individually
Ongoing Daily 10/1/08 - 10/31/08; check with location for exceptions.
The Boardwalk celebrates Halloween the entire month of October with a haunted house open daily, pumpkin decorating, live music, and more. Kid costume contests to be held Sat, Oct 18 and Sat, Oct 25. For more information call 877.AT.KEMAH or visit www.kemahboardwalk.com. |
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