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National STEM Day

Join us for National STEM Day, a day filled with STEM activations and special presentations! STEM/STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. This National Day is celebrated every year on November 8th to inspire the next generation to pursue careers in STEM/STEAM.
Dates: 
11/08/2026
10 am- 4 pm
Location: 
Space Center Houston, 1601 East Nasa Parkway, Houston, TX 77058, United States
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FREE Letter from Santa, mailed to your child - Santamailer.com **ORDER BY DEC 12!

Get a letter from Santa mailed to your child: a personalized letter from the North Pole with your child's name, mailed in a hand-addressed envelope. The letter is free; you cover $6.99 shipping. Want the real thing? Upgrade to a handwritten letter from Santa, written start to finish by a real person with a pen ($39.99, shipping included). Order by December 12.
Dates: 
11/05/2026
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
12:00am
Location: 
Online Only
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Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour

Dec 2, 2026. Toyota Center is excited to welcome the all-new Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour, bringing together the worlds of “Descendants,” “ZOMBIES,” and for the very first time, “Camp Rock,” in an unforgettable new arena spectacular. A pop concert of the highest caliber, this year’s cast features an exceptionally talented lineup of Disney stars including Malachi Barton, Liamani Segura, Dara Reneé, Mekonnen Knife, Hudson Stone, Swayam Bhatia, Kiara Romero, and Alexandro Byrd.
Dates: 
12/02/2026
7 pm
Location: 
Houston Toyota Center, Polk Street, Houston, TX 77002, United States
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ABNC’s Annual Fall Festival

Experience a weekend packed with fun, featuring live music, delicious food, refreshing beer, fun games, charming wagon rides, unique crafts, captivating live demonstrations, and much more! There's something for the whole family to enjoy. Discover the historic and natural wonder and excitement of this popular ABNC event! It's a festival you won't want to miss.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
10 am- 4 pm
Location: 
Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena, TX 77507, United States
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Little Women

December 4 - December 19, 2026. Step into the attic and rediscover the timeless magic of Little Women! Four talented actors transform everyday objects into an imaginative world where Louisa May Alcott’s beloved story comes to life. With balloons, hula hoops, ribbons, and boundless creativity, they bring the March sisters’ unforgettable journey to the stage. Follow Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy as they navigate love, loss, laughter, and the challenges of growing up. Through storytelling, games, and heartfelt moments, Jo pursues her dream of becoming a writer while the sisters find strength, hope, and joy in one another. Filled with warmth, imagination, and the enduring spirit of family, this inventive adaptation of Little Women is a celebration of creativity, resilience, and the stories that shape us.
Dates: 
12/04/2026
12/05/2026
12/06/2026
Fridays and Saturdays, December 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th at 7:30 pm and, and Sunday, December 6th at 2 pm
Location: 
4930 West Bellfort Avenue, Houston, TX 77035, United States
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Pavilion Palooza

Nov. 7–8, 2026. Tour all 8 destinations! Pick a first stop or follow the music around the world. Every performance, activity and destination is included with admission.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
11/08/2026
Saturday 10 AM–5 PM · Sunday 12–5 PM
Location: 
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77380, United States
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Brazoria County Veterans Day Parade

November 11, 2026. Join us as we recognize the courage, sacrifice, and service of the men and women who have defended our nation. We invite the community to come together in gratitude and celebration as we pay tribute to those who have served.
Dates: 
11/11/2026
11 AM
Location: 
Parade beginning on Lake Rd
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Archeology Festival

Nov 7, 2026. Unearth history and ignite your curiosity at the Kleb Woods Archaeology Festival! Participate in a real dig with the Texas Archeological Society, forge your own keepsake, tour the 1896 Kleb house, and delight in old-fashioned games. Children must be 7 or older to participate in the dig. Email klebwoods@hcp4.net or call 281-357-5324 for more information.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: 
Kleb Woods Nature Preserve and Center, Draper Road, Tomball, TX, USA
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Kids Crew National STEAM Day

Chicken N Pickle will host the CNP Kids Crew: National STEAM Day on Sunday, November 8th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, inviting Kids Crew members and their families to enjoy a morning of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math–themed fun. The event features a paper airplane making and flying zone, a craft station, a Kids Crew–only Bingo game at 11:30 AM, and prizes.
Dates: 
11/08/2026
10 am- 12 pm
Location: 
Chicken N Pickle - Webster, 210 Blue Heron Dr, Webster, TX 77598, United States
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City of Houston Veteran's Day Celebration

Texas has the largest veteran population in the nation with over 250,000 veterans in residence. The City is proud to pay tribute to our men and women in the military by providing an annual “Houston Salutes American Heroes Veterans Day Celebration”. This civic celebration honors and celebrates the brave men, women, and families who have fought and sacrificed for our liberty and freedom. The traditional Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 10 a.m. with acknowledgements and a distinguished keynote speaker recognizing our local heroes. At the 11th hour on the 11th day, there will be a Moment of Silence in memory of the signing of the Armistice, which ended WWI.
Dates: 
11/11/2026
10 am
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Location:

Downtown Houston
901 Bagby
Houston, TX, 77002
United States

Phone:

832.393.1097

Standing Tall

November 8, 2026. In connection with Texas Arbor Day — which is celebrated annually in November, because it is the best time to plant trees in the state — the Houston Botanic Garden introduces “Standing Tall: A Texas Tree Festival” to celebrate the amazing native trees of Texas. This full-day, family-friendly event will feature a kids’ zone with tree-themed crafts and activities, guided walks to view and learn more about native trees around the Garden’s 132-acre site, a marketplace including food vendors, live entertainment, and more.
Dates: 
11/08/2026
9 am- 4 pm
Location: 
8210 Park Place Boulevard, Houston, TX, USA
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Diwali Celebration

Thursday, November 5, 2026. Diwali also known as the festival of lights, is a worldwide celebration where millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains celebrate the triumph of good over evil with amazing rituals such as festive lights, dancing and much more! Celebrate Diwali with us and take part in several culturally rich activities and catch traditional Indian dance-a-longs as well as story times and art workshops! ‍
Dates: 
11/05/2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: 
Children's Museum Houston, Binz Street, Houston, TX, USA
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Depot Day Fall Fest

Gear up for a day of fun at the Depot Day Fall Fest on Nov. 7, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Tomball Depot Plaza! This free festival combines a celebration of National Model Train Month, and all things fall to create the perfect family outing in downtown Tomball. During this event, Tomball welcomes the Houston Area G Gaugers all the way from the garden railroad at the Rosenberg Railroad Museum, who will bring out their massive model train display to captivate train enthusiasts of all ages! The Tomball Depot Museum will also be open for the entirety of the festival to give everyone the opportunity to get a close look at both the Z Scale model railroad in our freight room, and the O Scale model railroad in the caboose!
Dates: 
11/07/2026
11 am - 5 pm
Location: 
Tomball Railroad Depot Plaza, South Elm Street, Tomball, TX, USA
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