April 2025 | Things To Do In Houston – Free & Affordable
One of the many benefits of living in a world-class city is that there are always fun things to do! Even better, our mild winters allow us to be out and about year-round (you get used to the heat in summer too!). Whether you are looking for something to do for the season or with the family we have the best event listings! We strive to find the big events and small. Plus, we put a big emphasis on affordable and free.
Grab some snacks and load up the car – let’s go explore!
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Note: All information is current at its time of publication but details can change without notice. Therefore, we encourage you to verify event details before heading out! Moreover, feel free to let us know if there are errors. We will make every effort to correct them in a timely manner.

20 | Earth Day Festival at Discovery Green
COST Free TIME 12pm-5pm LOCATION Discovery Green | 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010 More Information Earth Day Festival DETAILS From the organizer: This year’s Green Mountain Energy Earth Day will feature the Houston Public Works’ popular Water Works Festival….

Folk Life Festival
Cost time location Free 10am-3pm Kenneth D. Welch Outdoor Learning Center, 6331 Hwy Blvd, Katy, TX 77494 Folk Life Festival DETAILS From the organizer: What was life like for the pioneers of early Texas? How did they dress? What skills…

Art Car Parade (Downtown)
COST Free TIME 11am – 3pm LOCATION Along Allen Parkway & Smith Street More Information Art Car Parade DETAILS From the organizer: 2PM | Along Allen Parkway & Smith Street For the 38th year, 250 rolling masterpieces will take over…

Chess Fest (Sugar Land)
COST Free TIME 10am-3pm LOCATION Sugar Land Town Square | 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land, TX 77479 More Information Chess Fest DETAILS From the organizer: Chess Fest welcomes all casual and avid chess players and chess enthusiasts! Numerous walk-in activities,…

Chappell Hill Bluebonnet Festival
COST Free TIME Sa 9am-6pm | Su 10am-5pm LOCATION Downtown | 9220 Poplar St., Chappell Hill, 77426 More Information Chappell Hill Bluebonnet Festival DETAILS From the organizer: The “Official State of Texas Bluebonnet Festival” is in downtown historic Chappell Hill,…

06 | Spring Fest (Pearland)
COST Free TIME 10am-5pm LOCATION Independence Park | 3449 Pearland Parkway More Information Spring Fest DETAILS From the organizer: Admission is free however a wristband is required to participate in most rides and attractions. What better way to welcome Spring time than…

Tall Ships® Galveston Festival (Galveston)
Cost time location $25 10am-4pm Galveston Historic Seaport | 2200 Harborside DriveGalveston,TX77550 Tall Ships® Galveston Festival DETAILS From the Tall Ships® Galveston Festival organizer: The Tall Ships® Galveston festival hosts tours of participating ships, numerous special events, sail-away excursions, music,…

The Grand Kids Festival (Galveston)
COST Free TIME 10am-5pm LOCATION Downtown Cultural Arts District | Postoffice Street, between 21st & 23rd Streets, Galveston, Texas 77550 More Information The Grand Kids Festival DETAILS From the organizer: 2025 The Grand Kids’ Festival: April 26 The primary goal of…

April | TAMU Physics & Engineering Festival (College Station)
COST Free TIME 10am – 5:30pm LOCATION Mitchell Physics Building (MPHY) & Mitchell Institute (MIST) | 578 University Drive, College Station, Texas 77843-4242 More Information Physics & Engineering Festival DETAILS From the Physics & Engineering Festival organizer: Texas A&M University…

Green Mountain Energy Earth Day & Waterworks Festival
Cost time location Free 12pm-5pm Discovery Green | 1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010 Waterworks Festival DETAILS From the organizer: Each year Houston Public Works hosts its signature event, the Water Works Festival, to engage and educate the public about…
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Check out our complete calendar to see all future and past events. In addition, consider checking out our monthly picks for Homeschoolers. These selections highlight numerous educational, homeschool, and mid-day/during-the-week activities and events.
We are always on the look out for family friendly activities to add to our calendar. There is not an event too big or small. Similarly, we love local fairs as much as the big citywide events like Rodeo and Holiday parades. We want to share them all! To sum up, it is important to us to be valuable resource to you. As such we want to hear from you and engage with you. Feel free to send us an email with your favorite events ghm@greaterhoustonmoms.com or visit us on our socials or:
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So, what are you waiting for? Houston is a city that truly has it all, and there’s always something exciting happening. From world-class events and cultural experiences to outdoor adventures and delicious dining, the possibilities are endless.
Whether you’re a lifelong Houstonian or a first-time visitor, you’re sure to find something that sparks your interest. So grab your friends and family, and get ready to explore all that this amazing city has to offer.
