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Houston, TX family events this month

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14

Frontier Days at The George Ranch

George Ranch Historical Park — Richmond · Fort Bend Co. · Houston

Living-history day with re-enactments, games, vendors, food trucks, music and hands-on activities.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid

Thu-Fri Nov 12-13 are school days; the public day is Saturday.

Details at The George Ranch ↗

Library storytimes & programs (46, free)

From Houston Public Library and Harris County Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 13

10:30amMommy & Me Music · Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library, Tomball 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amYoga for Youngsters · Central Library, Jesse H. Jones, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
3:30pmPokémon Club · Kendall Neighborhood Library, Houston 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmThe DIY Den · High Meadows Branch Library, Houston 11+ · Free
4:30pmPokemon Club · Parker Williams Branch Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10:30amBook-to-Movie Club · Central Library, Jesse H. Jones, Houston 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Story Time · Lone Star College-CyFair Library, Cypress 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amWagging Tales · Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
11amChess Club · Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library, Houston 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amRepair Cafe · Maud Smith Marks Branch Library, Katy 11+ · Free
11amTrinket Time · High Meadows Branch Library, Houston 11+ · Free
12pmCafé con Pan · High Meadows Branch Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
12:30pmFamily to Storytime · Carnegie Neighborhood Library and Center for Learning, Houston 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
12:30pmFoster's Fossil Fest · Octavia Fields Branch Library, Humble 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
1:30pmPokémon League · Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library, Tomball 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
Sat, Nov 14 · 2pmSaturdays @ HPL · At 32 Houston and Harris County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
See all 32 branches

Library event page →

2pmTales to Tails · Lone Star College-CyFair Library, Cypress 6-10 · Free
7pmStargazing Party · Evelyn Meador Branch Library, Seabrook 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 19 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–10:30pm

TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights

Houston Zoo — Houston (Hermann Park) · Harris Co. · Houston

Holiday light walk through the Houston Zoo with Frosted Forest snow and Santa visits; last entry 9:30 p.m.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid
Details at Houston Zoo ↗
Nov 21 – Jan 2

Holiday in the Gardens at Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens — Galveston · Galveston Co. · Houston

Holiday festival with ICE LAND: Caribbean Christmas, more than 2 million lights and a live holiday show.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid

Free parking during the festival. About an hour from Houston.

Details at Moody Gardens ↗

Library storytimes & programs (39, free)

From Houston Public Library and Harris County Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 20

11amYoga for Youngsters · Central Library, Jesse H. Jones, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
4pmFriday Flicks · Evelyn Meador Branch Library, Seabrook 11+ · Free
4:30pmKids Making Sense · Galena Park Branch Library, Galena Park 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4:30pmTween Book Club · Kingwood Branch Library, Kingwood 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

10:30amFamily Story Time · Lone Star College-CyFair Library, Cypress 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amWagging Tales · Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
11amTrinket Time · High Meadows Branch Library, Houston 11+ · Free
1:30pmPokémon League · Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library, Tomball 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
2pmPokémon Time · Lone Star College-CyFair Library, Cypress 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
Sat, Nov 21 · 2pmSaturdays @ HPL · At 33 Houston and Harris County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
See all 33 branches

Library event page →

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 19 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–10:30pm

TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights

Houston Zoo — Houston (Hermann Park) · Harris Co. · Houston

Holiday light walk through the Houston Zoo with Frosted Forest snow and Santa visits; last entry 9:30 p.m.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid
Details at Houston Zoo ↗
Nov 21 – Jan 2

Holiday in the Gardens at Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens — Galveston · Galveston Co. · Houston

Holiday festival with ICE LAND: Caribbean Christmas, more than 2 million lights and a live holiday show.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid

Free parking during the festival. About an hour from Houston.

Details at Moody Gardens ↗

Library storytimes & programs (1, free)

From Houston Public Library and Harris County Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Saturday, Nov 28

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 19 – Jan 3 · 5:30pm–10:30pm

TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights

Houston Zoo — Houston (Hermann Park) · Harris Co. · Houston

Holiday light walk through the Houston Zoo with Frosted Forest snow and Santa visits; last entry 9:30 p.m.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid
Details at Houston Zoo ↗
Nov 21 – Jan 2

Holiday in the Gardens at Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens — Galveston · Galveston Co. · Houston

Holiday festival with ICE LAND: Caribbean Christmas, more than 2 million lights and a live holiday show.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid

Free parking during the festival. About an hour from Houston.

Details at Moody Gardens ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Library storytimes & programs (28, free)

From Houston Public Library and Harris County Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

11amYoga for Youngsters · Central Library, Jesse H. Jones, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
3:30pmPokémon Club · Kendall Neighborhood Library, Houston 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4:30pmChess Club · Spring Branch Memorial Branch Library, Houston 11+ · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10amSensory Story Time · High Meadows Branch Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amFamily Story Time · Lone Star College-CyFair Library, Cypress 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:30amWagging Tales · Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
11amPaws for Literacy · West University Branch Library, Houston 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amTrinket Time · High Meadows Branch Library, Houston 11+ · Free
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:30pmWinter Family Fun at the Library! · At 24 Houston and Harris County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
See all 24 branches

Library event page →

Sat, Dec 5 · 2pmSaturdays @ HPL · At 30 Houston and Harris County branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
See all 30 branches

Library event page →

2pmScience Squad · Lone Star College-CyFair Library, Cypress 6-10 · Free
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252 events, free and paid, over the next 4 weekends (Nov 13 – Dec 6). Back to Houston, TX this weekend.

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