11 | November

Greater Houston Moms is your one-stop shop for discovering the best family-friendly things to do in Houston this November. Our website acts as your personal fall festival concierge, offering a curated calendar packed with events, attractions, and outings perfectly suited for families of all ages and interests.

  • Curated Content: Embrace the changing season! Our website highlights exciting fall events like pumpkin patches, hayrides, and Thanksgiving celebrations, ensuring your family creates lasting autumn memories.
  • Direct Information: We don’t make you click around though page after page chasing information. We provide direct links and detailed listings complete with details like dates, times, costs, age appropriateness, and where to find further information.
  • November Event Highlights: Don’t miss out on the unique experiences November offers! GHM keeps you informed about must-see attractions like the renowned Houston Ballet’s Nutcracker Market or the traditional Thanksgiving Day Parade.

more family-friendly November events

Week One

11/01-02 Lago Mar Live Rodeo (Texas City)

11/02 First Saturday Arts Market (Heights)

11/02-03 Collect-A-Con Houston (Downtown)

11/03 The Woodlands Cars & Coffee at Market Street

11/09 Family Day at the Ocean Star Museum (Galveston)

11/09 Fall Fest IN Historic Downtown Rosenberg

11/09 2nd Saturday at the Depot Movie Screening: Wish (Tomball)

11/09 Family Overnight Program at Space Center Houston

11/10-12 Clear Lake Greek Festival 

Week Two

11/10 Family Zone at MFAH (Museum District)

11/10 Last day to view AS WATER FALLS interactive installation at City Place (Spring)

11/10 Fall Festival “Myths and Leyendas” at MFAH (Museum District)

11/09 NSS North Houston Space Society at Barbara Bush Branch Library

11/09 Working on the Wild Side: An exciting career program for teens! at the Downtown Aquarium 

11/09 Family Overnight Program at Space Center Houston

11/10-12 Clear Lake Greek Festival 

11/11 Baytown Veterans Day Ceremony

11/11, 13, 15 Houston Rockets at Home

11/12 Boogie Bash – Native American Rhythm at TWCM (The Woodlands)

11/13-17 Native American Heritage Month Events at Fort Bend Discovery Center

11/14 Shadow Puppet Theatre-Fall Leaves Fall at TWCM (The Woodlands)

11/14-17 Disney On Ice presents Frozen and Encanto at NRG

11/14-17 Nutcracker Market at NRG

11/15-21 Jingle Tree at HMNS Sugar Land

11/15 Discover Houston Music Showcase (Downtown)

11/15 OPENING: ATLAS by Jen Lewin at Discovery Green – through 2/16 (Downtown)

11/15 Movie Night in Helix Park | Top Gun (Med Center)

11/15 Outdoor Movie at Oyster Creek Park (Sugar Land)

11/15-12/22 Sleeping Beauty the Musical at MATCH (Midtown)

11/15 Movie Night: Jerry McGuire at Bagby Park (Midtown)

11/15 Frontier Days: Student Day at George Ranch Historical Park (Richmond) 

11/15 OPENING: Ice at Discovery Green – through February 02 (Downtown)

11/15 Owl Prowl Night Hikes at Armand Bayou Nature Center (Pasadena)

11/15 Movie Night at Bagby Park: Jerry Maguire (Midtown)

11/16 Cypress Cars & Coffee

11/16  Phoenicia Foods KidsCooking Class: Thanksgiving (Downtown)

11/16 Depot Day Fall Fest (Tomball)

11/16 Zine Fest from the Orange Show CFVA (South Houston)

11/16 Texas Bubblers {FREE} at City Place (Spring)

11/16 Native American Heritage Month Celebration at CMH (Museum District)

11/16 Galaxy Lights at Space Center Houston opens (SE Houston)

11/16 Frontier Days at George Ranch Historical Park (Richmond)  

11/16 The Ice Rink at The Woodlands Town Center is Open through Jan. 20

11/15-17 National Youth Theater presents The Little Mermaid (Tomball)

11/16 Drop-In Experience Portrait Fragment at CAMH (Museum District)

11/16 Cars & Coffee at Redemption Square (Lake Houston)

11/16-17 Big Top Shopping Festival (Conroe)

11/16 Run in the Park (Hermann Park, Museum District)

11/16 Lago Mar Wine Festival (Texas City)

11/16 Movies on the Square: Breakfast at Tiffany’s (Sugar Land)

11/16  Zoologist for a Day at the Downtown Aquarium 

11/16 Houston Area Live Steamers FREE rides (Hockley)

11/16 & 17 Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert

Week Three

11/17 Family Art-Making Studio at MFAH (Museum District)

11/17 Tyke Hikes en español at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center (River Oaks)

11/17 Bellaire Open Air Thanksgiving Market

11/17 Yoga on the Lawn at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center (River Oaks)

11/17 HCAS Book Signing Event (Downtown)

11/20 Looking at Art Lady Presentation at TWCM (The Woodlands)

11/20 Wig Wag Playtime – Thanksgiving Train at Rosenberg Railroad Museum

11/20, 22, 23 Houston Rockets at Home

11/21 Tree Lighting Spectacular at Patrick’s Cabin Christmas Town (Deer Park)

11/21 Diabetes Awareness: Free Family Night at Children’s Museum Houston (Museum District)

11/21 Shadow Puppet Theatre -“I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie” at TWCM (The Woodlands)

11/21 M-K-T Sunset Market (Heights)

11/21 A Closer Look at History at Kleb Woods (NW Houston)

11/21 Market Street Annual Tree Lighting Event (The Woodlands)

11/21 Movies Under The Stars: Dreamgirls at Tembly Park (Downtown)

11/22 Block Party! At Kingwood Branch Library

11/22 Santa at Market Street (The Woodlands)

11/22  Zoo Lights opens (Museum District)

11/22 LaCenterra Tree Lighting

11/22-24 Home for the Holidays Market (Katy)

11/22-24 Home for the Holidays Gift Market of Humble

11/23 Houston Humane Society – Wildlife Education Workshop at City Place (Spring)

11/23 Guided Nature Hikes en español at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center (River Oaks)

11/23  Phoenicia Foods KidsCooking Class: Gingerbread (Downtown)

11/23 9th Annual Pecan Harvest Festival of Richmond

11/23 Cyfair Nutcracker Markets

11/23-12/01 Great Gobbler Thanksgiving Week at Children’s Museum Houston (Museum District)

11/23 Happy Holidays Music Show with Andyroo and the Andyrooniverse at City Place (Spring)

Week Four

11/24 Texans vs. Titans 

11/24 Family Zone at MFAH (Museum District)

11/24 Film Screening: ‘Children of the Sea’ at Asia Society Texas (Museum District)

11/24 Houston Humane Society – Wildlife Education Workshop {FREE} at City Place (Spring)

11/24 Houston Museum of Natural Science at Levy Park: Native Americans 

11/24 LIMITLESS Car Show (Pearland)

11/24 Mr. Leo’s Holiday Puppet Show! {FREE} at City Place (Spring)

11/25 Scavenger Hunt at TWCM (The Woodlands)

11/26 Princess Day Crowns and Knight Swords at TWCM (The Woodlands)

11/26 Boogie Bash “Turkey Trot“ at TWCM (The Woodlands)

11/26 Mr. Leo Puppet and Magic Show at Children’s Museum Houston (Museum District)

11/27 Thanksgiving-themed Scavenger Hunt at TWCM (The Woodlands)

11/27 Pumpkin Chunkin’ at Fort Bend Discovery Center

11/28 Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade (Downtown)

11/29 Lighted Holiday Trail opens – through Dec. 31 (Friendswood)

11/29 Last weekend for the Texas Renaissance Festival! (Todd Mission)

11/29 Storybook Theatre – “Totem Tale: A Tall Story from Alaska” at TWCM (The Woodlands)

11/29 Chikawa Aztec Dancers at TWCM (The Woodlands)

11/29  TUTS presents Disney’s FROZEN Sneak Peek at Children’s Museum Houston (Museum District)

11/30 Alphie the Elf puppet shows at TWCM (The Woodlands)

11/30 Holiday in the Plaza at CityCentre (Memorial)

11/30 Pearland Town Center Tree Lighting Ceremony

11/30 Holiday Tree Lighting at City Place (Spring)

11/30 Movie Day: Frozen with Elsa and Anna Meet and Greet at POST (Downtown)

11/30  Phoenicia Foods KidsCooking Class: Gingerbread (Downtown)


Planning a November family adventure in Houston? Don’t waste time searching aimlessly. Let Greater Houston Moms be your guide! With our comprehensive and user-friendly website, you can create the perfect itinerary for your family, ensuring a November filled with exploration, laughter, and lasting memories.