08 | August

Here’s why GHM is your secret weapon for planning a memorable August in Houston::

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  • August Event Highlights: Don’t miss out on the unique experiences August offers! GHM keeps you informed about and all the must-see attractions.

August HighlightS

more family-friendly August events

Week 1

8/01-31 Houston Restaurant Weeks

8/01-10 Houston Shakespeare Festival: A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo & Juliet at Miller

8/01-31 MindWorks Exhibit at The Health Museum

8/01 Movies on the Lawn at Baybrook Mall: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 

8/01 John O’Bryant Magic Show at Fairbanks Branch Library

8/01 Rock the Dock at Kemah Boardwalk

8/02 Astros’ Orbit at Barbara Bush 8/02 Summer Send Off Festival (Katy)

8/02 Barbie the Movie – in Concert at Cynthia Woods 

8/02 Friendswood Movies in the Park: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

8/02 Stage 25 LIVE Day at the Pleasure Pier (Galveston)

8/02 Flavors of the World (Teens) at Galena Park Library

8/03 Sea Center Shark Celebration (Lake Jackson)

8/03 Dive-In Movie at the Wave Pool: Shrek (Mont Belvieu)

8/03 Family Day: Camp Life: Laundry at San Jacinto

8/03 Marine Biologist for a Day at the Downtown Aquarium

8/03 Central Green’s 10th Annual Back To School Bash

8/03 Movie in the Park: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Deer Park)

8/03 Summer Movie Nights at Redemption Square – Wish

8/3 Possums & Popsicles at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

8/03 Bubble Party! At Kingwood Branch Library

8/03 Hands-On Houston: Balance Sculpture at HCCC

8/03-04 Pirates and Mermaids Festival at Lagoonfest (Texas City)

8/04 Family Zone at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston

8/04 The Woodlands Cars & Coffee at Market Street

8/07 Parents’ Power Hour at Children’s Museum Houston- Parents get in Free from 2pm-5pm (per paid child)

8/08 Movies Under the Stars: Grease at Market Square Park

8/08 Pixar Trivia in the Park at Market Street

8/08 Movies on the Lawn at Baybrook Mall: The Little Mermaid (2023)

8/08 Dive-In Movie (Bellaire)

8/08 Rock the Dock at Kemah Boardwalk

8/10 Family Day at the Ocean Star Museum (Galveston)

8/10 Back to School Bash at Lagoonfest (Texas City)

8/10 Cypress Cars and Coffee

8/10 Impact Houston Live at DG (Downtown)

8/10 Movies Under the Moon (Sugar Land)

8/10 811 Day + Touch a Truck (Mont Belvieu)

8/10 Impact Houston Live at DG (Downtown)

8/10 Minion Mania at Children’s Museum Houston (Museum District)

Week 2

8/12 Mobile Vaccination Event at Fairbanks Branch Library

8/14 Family Zone at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston

8/14 Parents’ Power Hour at Children’s Museum Houston- Parents get in Free from 2pm-5pm (per paid child)

8/15 Movies on the Lawn at Baybrook Mall: Soul 

8/15 Rock the Dock at Kemah Boardwalk

8/17 Rare Books on Display at HPL Central Library (Downtown)

8/17 Flea by Night (Downtown)

8/17 Houston Area Live Steamers FREE rides (Hockley)

8/18 Sneak-a-Peek for Preschoolers at Nature Discovery Center (Bellaire)

Week 3

8/22 Movies on the Lawn at Baybrook Mall: Mary Poppins 

8/23 Movies Under the Stars: Wonka at Trebly Park

8/23 Movie Night in Helix Hall | Friday Night Lights

8/24-25 Summer Heat Festival at Lagoonfest (Texas City)

Week 4

8/25 Houston Museum of Natural Science at Levy Park: Sound Science

8/25 Fun Day at Rosenberg Railroad Museum 

8/29 Movies on the Lawn at Baybrook Mall: Kung Fu Panda 3 

8/30 Sensory Friendly Event at Space Center Houston


Planning an August family adventure in Houston? Don’t waste time searching aimlessly. Our comprehensive and user-friendly website, you can create the perfect itinerary for your family, ensuring an August filled with laughter, exploration, and lasting memories. Let’s have an August to remember – where will you go this month?