Things to do this weekend in and around Houston
Friendly fun in Houston for July 18-20, 2025
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Friday, July 18, 2025
Kick off the weekend with a variety of exciting activities for the whole family! Explore the 2025 Summer Exhibitions at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts in Spring, where a unique, touchable art exhibition awaits from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Capture your family’s special moments with a Free mini photo session with Shoott, offering fun outdoor portraits with no upfront cost. For active fun, head downtown for Game On!, an engaging gaming event running from 11 AM to 9 PM. As the sun sets, enjoy a movie night under the stars at Movies Under the Moon at Kings Harbor. Later, light up your evening with spectacular displays at Firework Fridays at Kemah Boardwalk starting at 9:30 PM.
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Saturday offers a wonderful mix of culture and adventure. Young opera enthusiasts will love the Storybook Opera at Levy Park at 11 AM, where Houston Grand Opera brings children’s books to life through song. Train fans can visit the Lone Star Hi-Railers Model Train Baggage Car in Grapevine, open from 10 AM to 4 PM, featuring a 65-foot layout inside a real baggage car. For a sweet treat, join a Candy Making Class at Papabubble Houston with sessions throughout the day. Families can also embark on the Sweetwater Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Sugar Land, available from 11 AM to 3 PM and again from 5 PM to 9 PM. Finally, don’t miss the Sugar Land Space Cowboys Home Game for some thrilling baseball action.
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Wrap up the weekend with more family-friendly fun. Continue the excitement with the Lone Star Hi-Railers Model Train Baggage Car open from noon to 3 PM. Enjoy another chance to learn candy making at Papabubble Houston with afternoon sessions. Sports fans can catch the Sugar Land Space Cowboys Home Game once again. For a relaxing end to the weekend, consider a visit to the TXU Energy presents Jurassic Giants exhibit at the Houston Zoo, open from 9 AM to 5 PM, where prehistoric wonders await discovery.