Treat the kids to hands-on crafts while you learn about wellness at Self-Care Sunday Funday | Courtesy of MKT
Make the most of these summer days with our picks of kid-friendly activities to do in and around Houston this week from Monday, August 8 to Sunday, August 14, 2022.
This week, get the kids ready to head back to the halls, watch a movie while you float, burn off some energy in a kids’ duathlon, learn more about the world of squirrels and more.
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The 11 best things to do for kids and families in Houston this week
Screening of Luca’s film at the First Colony mall | Friday, August 11 | FOR FREE – Take the family to see an outdoor screening of the 2021 Disney Pixar film Luca at First Colony Mall. Luca is a boy who lives an unforgettable summer full of ice cream, pasta and endless scooter rides with his new friend, but he has a secret and all the fun could end if someone discovers that he is a sea monster. 7 p.m.Food Truck Friday: Wall-E Movie Screening at Oyster Creek Park in Sugar Land | Friday, August 12 | FOR FREE – Bring out a blanket and chairs for a fun-filled afternoon in Sugar Land. Start the night with dinner or dessert at local food trucks, then settle in for a screening of Disney’s 2008 animated film Wall-E under the stars. from 6pm to 9pm.Flick & Float: Back to School Bash at Conroe Waterpark | Friday, August 12 – Bring a noodle and relax by the pool while Conroe Waterpark shows a family movie, complete with free root beer and popcorn. $5. 7 p.m. YMCA Kids Duathlon at Holcomb Family YMCA | Saturday, August 13 – Children ages 7 to 15 are invited to sign up for this spring duathlon, which will have participants competing in three segments that include running and cycling legs. Registration is $42, closes Tuesday, August 9 at 7:30am.Mayor’s Back 2 School Event at the George R. Brown Convention Center | Saturday, August 13 | FOR FREE – The annual back-to-school party gives families of Houston-area elementary students a chance to prepare for the return to the hallways with school supplies and backpack distribution. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., while supplies last.TASTY! Summer cooking classes at MKT Bar | Saturday, August 13 – Downtown, Phenicia hosts this cooking class that teaches kids how to bake a cake, assemble a delicious pizza, whip up ice cream, and decorate cookies for a delicious afternoon snack. $65 per child. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.The Secret Life of Squirrels at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center | Saturday, August 13 – Learn all about Houston’s three species of squirrels (Eastern Gray, Fox and Southern Flying) and how they play an essential role in our ecosystem. $35 10:30 a.m. Second Saturday: Stuart Little Film Screening at The Depot in Tomball | Saturday, August 13 | FOR FREE – Grab lawn chairs, blankets and your favorite snacks and head to Tomball Depot Plaza for a screening of the 1999 family classic, Stuart Little. 8:15 p.m. Self-Cafe Sunday Funday at MKT | Sunday, August 14 | FOR FREE – Explore free crafts for kids and all the many joys that self-care can bring at this Sunday Funday event that also features interactive wellness activities, local vendor pop-ups, a live DJ and more. From noon to 4 p.m.Jump Jump Kids Festival at the Bayou City Event Center | Sunday, August 14 – More than 30 bounce houses gather in South Houston for an afternoon of local vendors handing out snow cones and shaved ice, plus burgers, ice cream and more. All-day passes start at $20. 1pm to 9pm.Summer block parties at Levy Park | Sunday, August 14 | FOR FREE – In the Greenway Plaza area, hear tunes from DJ Mohawk Steve and Legacy Man, plus enjoy bubble stations, games and other children’s activities at Levy Park’s Summer Block Party. 5pm to 9pm.
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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.
