Sat7Nov
Fall Foliage scavenger hunt
A free, hour-long family scavenger hunt on the trails about fall leaves. Turn in your sheet at the Nature Center for a prize.
More info (opens houstonarboretum.org)Calendar · from Nov 1
Coming up for littles
Everything after this week, close to home and around Houston, plus the storytimes and playtimes that happen every week. For the next few days, see This week.
No school: SBISD Thanksgiving break · Nov 23 – Nov 27. No school all week. Plan library visits and park days early, since popular spots fill up. District calendar
No school: SBISD winter break · Dec 21 – Jan 4. Two weeks off school. We'll round up winter break camps and indoor ideas in December. District calendar
Close to home
Spring Branch & Memorial
November 2026
Sat28Nov
Holiday in the Plaza
CityCentre's free holiday celebration. Past years had Santa with his reindeer and photos in exchange for a donated toy.
More info (opens citycentrehouston.com)Nothing here matches those filters. Try another age, or turn off Free or Indoors.
Worth the drive
Surrounding Houston
November 2026
Sat–Sun31Oct–Nov
Wings Over Houston Airshow
Big airshow at Ellington with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headlining. Gates at 8 am, flying from about 10:30. Bring ear protection.
More info (opens wingsoverhouston.com)Sun1Nov
Día de los Muertos at the Children's Museum
Face painting, ofrenda building and dance performances. Included with museum admission.
More info (opens cmhouston.org)Sun8Nov
Standing Tall tree festival
A kids' zone with tree-themed crafts and activities, plus guided walks to meet the garden's native trees.
More info (opens hbg.org)December 2026
Sat5Dec
Mayor's Deck the Hall tree lighting
The city's holiday tree lighting and concert at City Hall. Last year ended with fireworks from the rooftop.
More info (opens cohips.houstontx.gov)Nothing here matches those filters. Try another age, or turn off Free or Indoors.
The regulars
Every week
Storytimes and open play you can count on.
Grownup & me classes at The Bunny Hive
Book on The Bunny Hive's site. A two-week intro offer is available.
More info (opens thebunnyhive.com)Tyke Hike at Arrowwood Pond
No sign-up needed, but it's capped at 20 kids. Check in at the Beautyberry Classroom.
More info (opens houstonarboretum.org)Preschool storytime + craft
Pick up a free ticket at the children's desk.
More info (opens hcpl.net)Stories & Crafts in the Cabin
Registration required.
More info (opens houstonaudubon.org)Baby Bouncers playtime
More info (opens hcpl.net)Toddler storytime
Free. Registration opens about two weeks ahead on the library calendar.
More info (opens calendar.houstonlibrary.org)Tiny Tykes storytime
More info (opens hcpl.bibliocommons.com)Nothing here matches those filters. Try another age, or turn off Free or Indoors.