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Enjoy a full day of crawfish and family-friendly fun at the historic Downtown Railroad Depot in Tomball./Photo courtesy of Tomball Texan for Fun.
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4/30/19 - By Rachael Cherry

It's one of the best times of the year! School is wrapping up, summer is on the horizon, and we're all ready to indulge in some family fun. Our event calendar is jam-packed with events every day of the week this time of year, and we're ready to highlight the best activities happening that don't require you to pull out your wallet. Let's dig in to some FREE family fun this month.

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Discovery Green with a special performance from Kinder HSPVA./Photo courtesy of Morris Malakoff, the CKP Group.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Discovery Green with a special performance from Kinder HSPVA./Photo courtesy of Morris Malakoff, the CKP Group.

Free May Events

Zoobilee at The Houston Zoo (MEMBERS ONLY)

May 3, 2019
Zoo members: enjoy a FREE day at the Houston Zoo that's all about you! You can meet the animals during Meet the Keeper talks, play games, show off your moves at a special dance party, enjoy free carousel rides, and more.  READ MORE

May The Force Be With You STEAM Faire

May 4, 2019
Spend the day at this fun-filled, STEAM-powered event where kids can explore robotics, make glow in the dark slime, create structures with our 3D Printing pens or join our tech team as they create different mods in Minecraft, and more. READ MORE

Rails and Tails Mudbug Fest

May 4, 2019
Come join the festivities at the 12th annual Rails & Tails Mudbug Festival, celebrating the delectable crawfish with a day filled with food, music, vendors, a kids zone, and more.  READ MORE

Cinco de Mayo with Kinder HSPVA

May 5, 2019
Pay homage to Mexican culture and heritage with a lineup of live music and traditional dance performed by the Kinder HSPVA in the inaugural Cinco de Mayo celebration at Discovery Green. READ MORE

Museum Family Day at Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Art

May 11, 2019
Families can drop in for FREE art activities and hands-on projects, face painting, a pop up art market, and more. Plus, join Hal Evans for a special sing-along performance during this fun summer wrap up. READ MORE

Family Day at Bayou Bend “Across the Water”

May 19, 2019
Visit Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens for a free afternoon of family-friendly fun. This edition of Family Day explores the ways lakes, rivers, seas, and canals shaped history. READ MORE

AsiaFest 2022

May 11, 2019
Celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Asia Society Texas at AsiaFest, a FREE family-friendly celebration featuring demonstrations, performances, cultural activities, local vendors, exhibitions, fusion cuisine, and more.  READ MORE

CANCELED: Unplugged at Discovery Green

May 12, 2019
Spend the evening listening to live acoustic music by some of Houston's top local bands. Musicians are challenged to recreate some of their favorite songs sans the instruments, relying solely on acoustic instruments instead.  READ MORE

Cigna Sunday Streets

May 19, 2019
Cigna Sunday Streets is a community-wide block party that encourages the community to get out and be active. Bring the bikes, strollers, wagons, or just your own two feet and enjoy socializing, activities, and more. READ MORE
Discovery Green has a host of free activities for the family happening every Sunday./Photo courtesy of Discovery Green.
Discovery Green has a host of free activities for the family happening every Sunday./Photo courtesy of Discovery Green.

Ongoing Free Events

Nature Storytime at Nature Discovery Center

Wednesdays
Preschoolers and their caregivers join on Wednesday afternoons for nature stories, live animals, touchable specimens, and a simple craft. This is a free, drop-in program!   READ MORE

Storytime at the CAP Animal Shelter

Thursdays
Children ages 6+ are invited to come read in 15 minute intervals to shelter pets on to help foster confidence reading and help the animals become more comfortable around people. READ MORE

Friday Family Movie Night at The Square

Fridays
Kick back and watch a free moving screening on the lawn at The Square at Memorial City. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the show. READ MORE

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