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Send summer on its way and welcome fall with our picks for the best things to do for kids in and around Houston in September 2022.
This month, celebrate Labor Day family style, dance with Disney characters, watch Peter Pan fly, hang out in a treehouse at sunset and more.
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The 12 best things to do for kids and families in Houston this month: September 2022
Red, White & Bayou Texas Music Festival in downtown Dickinson | Saturday, September 3 and Sunday 4 September – Returning for the first time since Hurricane Harvey, the annual Dickinson City Music Festival fills Labor Day weekend with live music, boutique markets, a cooking contest, a kids’ zone and far more. $10 and up. Times vary.Labor Day at the Lone Star Flight Museum | Labor Day, Monday, September 5 – The Museum of All Things Flight hosts a day of airplane tours, flight simulators, entertainment and free hot dogs, fries and drinks. $10 admission for everyone at the door. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Bentley Cup at the Houston Polo Club | Friday September 9 – Kick off a new fall polo season with the Bentley Cup and everything you’d expect from an outing at the Houston Polo Club; a best-dressed competition, world-class polo, a parade of players, live music, a champagne toast at half-time and much more. $35; $15.50 for children 12 and under. Boxes for 2 to 20 guests range from $89 to $895. 5 p.m.Disney Junior live on tour! Costume Palooza at the Smart Financial Center | Friday September 9 – This all-new show brings together beloved Disney Junior characters like Mickey and Minnie alongside Marvel favorites like Spidey and his incredible friends for a concert-style show full of singing, dancing, stunts and more. $39.50 and up. 6 in the afternoon Polish Harvest Festival at the Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Czestochowa | Friday September 9 to Sunday September 11 | FOR FREE – Based on the centuries-old Polish tradition of Dozynki, a jubilee celebration of the end of the harvest, the Polish Harvest Festival combines traditional and modern elements with food, drink and entertainment, plus a Children’s Corner offering a area full of exciting games, expensive. painting, bounce houses and more. Although attendance is free, food and drinks are at your own expense. Times vary. Houston Ballet presents Peter Pan at the Wortham Center | Select the dates from Friday 9 September to Sunday 18 September – Houston Ballet presents a reinterpretation of Sir James M. Barrie’s classic tale, Peter Pan, with flight sequences, sword fights, giant puppets and more. $25 and up. Times vary.Parents and children: Teatime on the Hogwarts Express in Central Market | Sunday, September 11 – Working as a team, you and the kids will create some of the most enticing afternoon treats on the train to Hogwarts, including Pumpkin Pasties, Hagrid’s Rock Cakes, and Honeydukes Chocolate-Peanut Butter Crunch Bon-Bons. Tickets for 1 parent and 2 children remain for $60 per person; only from 7 to 17 years. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Texas GatorFest in the historical park of Fort Anahuac | From Friday 16 September to Sunday 18 September – Get up close and personal with the alligators for a weekend of educational activities and family entertainment with carnival rides, local vendors, seaplane rides, tasty eats and more. $20; $5 for ages 6-12; free for children under 5 years old. Times vary. Fall Festival Opening Weekend at Blessington Farms | Saturday September 17 and Sunday September 18 – Welcome the fall season in the best way at the West Katy acreage known as Blessington Farms. In addition to Teacher Appreciation Weekend, the farm will open fall activities, from pumpkin picking to hay rides, bounce pads and more. $24 for ages 2 and up. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Glow in the Park at Texas TreeVentures | Friday, September 23 – This monthly event at the Woodlands Adventure Park Canopy Climbing features a three-hour sunset climb that turns into a nighttime thrill with headlamps and various illuminations throughout the park to gain a new perspective on the climbing route trees. From 6 years; requires adult supervision. $60 per person. 7 p.m. 86th Annual Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo in Rosenberg | From Friday 23 September to Sunday 2 October – Running through the first Sunday in October, this 10-day fair and rodeo features carnival rides, barbecue contests, concerts, a farmer’s market, a crawfish boil, a fishing tournament and more. Season passes are available for $40; single-day admission is $15 at the door; $5 for ages 6-11; free for children under 5 years old. Times vary.Raptor Fest at Houston Audubon’s Raptor and Education Center | Friday, September 30 and Saturday 1 October – Celebrate owls, eagles and other foot-hunting birds of prey at this two-day festival featuring diorama crafts, coloring, painting, mask making, face painters, games and more. $10. Some activities are $5. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Shea Kummer is the mother of 3 active boys living in Katy. He has a bachelor’s degree in business from Texas Christian University and a background in social media management. When you’re not cheering on your kids, you can find yourself looking for the best ways to create lasting family memories.
