Storytimes, parks, festivals and kids-eat-free nights in Spring Branch & Memorial, for babies through elementary schoolers.
Your weekly kid-friendly finds. Free, once a week, short enough for nap time.
New & opening · Oct 24
A new family-friendly hangout built around a one-acre lawn is coming to 1085 Gessner, with a children's play area in the plans. Michelin-recognized Pizzana is among the restaurants opening there this fall.
Read the storyOct 25 – Oct 31
Close to home
A costume-friendly Halloween party at the library for ages 4–8, with crafts and treats.
Costumes on! Kids trick-or-treat store to store, then everyone gathers on the Plaza for spooky tunes and a Halloween show.
The Memorial Villages Police Department's trunk-or-treat, with a haunted house for braver kids.
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Worth the drive
Nothing listed for this week yet. See what's coming up.
The regulars
Storytimes and open play you can count on.
No sign-up needed, but it's capped at 20 kids. Check in at the Beautyberry Classroom.
Pick up a free ticket at the children's desk.
Registration required.
Free tickets usually go out 30 minutes before.
Free tickets usually go out 30 minutes before.
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What parents should know
Part of the 100-acre Memorial Groves project, the new playground will have giant helmets, army crates and even a huge loaf of bread to climb, inspired by the park's WWI history. A visitor center, restrooms and trails are coming too. Completion is targeted for late 2027.
Read more at CultureMap Houston →Spring Branch Memorial Library canceled its Thursday Tiny Tykes storytime on Oct 22 because of staffing. Before you pack everyone into the car, check the library's online calendar the morning of.
Read more at Harris County Public Library →Dinner's sorted
Worth a visit
Libraries
Harris County Public Library branch with a preschool storytime (ages 3–6) that ends with a themed craft.
930 Corbindale Rd, Houston, TX 77024
Libraries
Houston Public Library branch on Long Point with a weekday toddler storytime.
8835 Long Point Rd, Houston, TX 77055
Libraries
Houston Public Library branch on Gessner with toddler and family storytimes.
2436 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77080
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