Houston is full of fun in the summer for the entire family. With plenty to do, it can be hard to narrow it down. If you don't like these ideas, try renting a bounce house with a water slide for a week at the price of one day.
Here are 8 family-friendly public events happening in Houston, Texas in June 2023:
- Go Bananas! Festival at Houston Botanic Garden
This festival is a great way to cool off on a hot summer day and have family fun. There will be inflatable water slides, a water balloon toss, and a banana eating contest. Plus, there will be plenty of food and drinks available for purchase.
Date: June 10-11
Time: 10am-4pm
Cost: $15 for adults, $10 for children
- Summer Exhibition Opening and Family Day At The Pearl Fincher Museum
This event is a great way to explore the new summer exhibition at the Pearl Fincher Museum. There will be art activities for kids, live music, and food trucks.
Date: June 11
Time: 10am-2pm
Cost: Free
- Accordion Kings and Queens 2023 at Miller Outdoor Theater
This festival is a celebration of the accordion, one of the most popular instruments in Texas. There will be a competition for accordion players of all ages, as well as live music from some of the best accordion players in the world.
Accordion Kings and Queens 2023 at Miller Outdoor Theater
Date: June 17
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free
- Screen on the Green at Discovery Green
This is a popular summer event where you can watch a movie under the stars at Discovery Green. The movies are free and family-friendly.
Dates: June 16, 23, 30
Time: 8pm
Cost: Free
- Books on the Bayou / Libros sobre el Bayou
This event is a celebration of reading and literacy. There will be storytime, book signings, and activities for kids of all ages. The event is bilingual, so there will be stories in English and Spanish.
Date: June 24
Time: 10am-2pm
Cost: Free
- Hands-On Houston: Papel Picado
This event is a great way to learn about the art of papel picado, a traditional Mexican folk art. There will be hands-on activities for kids to learn how to make their own papel picado.
Date: June 25
Time: 10am-2pm
Cost: Free
- M-K-T Trail Mix
This event is a great way to explore the M-K-T Trail and enjoy family fun, a historic railroad trail that runs through Houston. There will be guided hikes, bike rides, and family-friendly activities.
Date: June 25
Time: 9am-1pm
Cost: Free
- P-6 Farms Blooms & Berries Festival
This festival is a great way to pick your own berries and flowers. There will also be live music, food trucks, and activities for kids.
Date: June 25-26
Time: 9am-5pm
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children
These are just a few of the many family-friendly public events happening in Houston in June 2023. There is something for everyone, so be sure to check out the calendar and find an event that your family will enjoy.
