Are you searching for things to do with your family this month of June in Houston? Houston is a flourishing, world-class city with many exciting things to see and do. The city is continually considered one of the most family-friendly in the country. Aside from many excellent schools, you will always find many various events that kids and families may participate in. There is the Children’s Museum of Houston which always has a lot of wonderful events. Because of so many things to do with the family in Houston, how can you know which of them are genuinely worth it? Below is a list of the top 10 Houston family events in June.
Summer Break at MFAH
1001 Bissonnet St.
Houston, TX 77005
June 2, 2022 11am – 2pm
Every Thursday in June and July, you are invited to participate in the Summer Break at the MFAH. Join the free fun and create beautiful and lasting memories. Families are free to explore the inspiring and unforgettable works of art in the exhibitions and installations and explore objects that embrace each period of history. Make your art in the pop-up facility, and sketch a subject on display in the exhibits. mfah.org/calendar/summer-break-activities-families
Fireworks Summer Kickoff at Kemah Boardwalk
215 Kipp Ave,
Kemah, TX 77565
June 3, 2022 6pm – 10pm
Get to Kemah Boardwalk early to enjoy amusement rides, eat dinner, and enjoy live songs and a fantastic firework display. $40 to witness the fireworks on the Boardwalk Beasts Fireworks Cruise. facebook.com/events/746117790097894
Dance of the Cosmos at Miller Outdoor Theatre
6000 Hermann Park Dr.
Houston, TX 77030
This event celebrates the powerful imagery of Shiva, the Cosmic Dancer in Indian mythology, through four various Indian traditional dance forms-grounded Bharatanatyam, dramatic Kuchipudi, fluid Odissi, and dynamic Kathak-which intertwine to symbolize the dance of destruction and creation, the duality of man and woman, and all the five elements (air, earth, water, fire, and ether) that are encompassed inside Shiva’s being. The good news is, all shows at Miller are free.
milleroutdoortheatre.com/performance/dance-of-the-cosmos-produced-by-silambam-houston
Go Bananas 2022 at Houston Botanic Garden
8210 Park Place Blvd.
Houston, TX 77017
June 4, 2022, 9am
Join the all-day Go Bananas 2022 event at Houston Botanic Garden. Learn about banana-related topics with cooking demos featuring banana and plantain-inspired dishes, lectures, classes, and demos. There will also be a farmers’ market and a kids’ zone.
secure.hbg.org/festivals/gobananas22
Summer Kick-Off at Children’s Museum Houston
1500 Binz St.
Houston, TX 77004
June 4, 2022 – 10am to 6pm
Join the Summer Kick-Off at Children’s Museum Houston. Activate summer vacation mode and enjoy lots of summer activities such as dance parties, magic shows, shaved ice, etc. cmhouston.org/events/summer-kickoff
Living History at Buffalo Soldiers National Museum
3816 Caroline St.
Houston, TX 77004
June 4, 2022, 1 pm
Living History is an event where actors reenact the story of the Buffalo Solider for young and old audiences at Buffalo Soldiers National Museum. buffalosoldiermuseum.com/product/living-history
33rd Annual Accordion Kings & Queens
6000 Hermann Park Dr.
Houston, TX 77030
June 4, 2022, 7 pm
Miller Outdoor Theatre and Texas Folklife proudly present the 33rd Annual Accordion Kings & Queens at 7:00 pm at Hermann Park. This year’s lineup will be: Las Fenix, RJ & Kreole Smoove, Cameron Dupuy & the Cajun Troubadours, and the 2022 Big Squeeze Champions. milleroutdoortheatre.com/performance/accordion-kings-queens-produced-by-texas-folklife
Parachute Play Time at CityCentre
800 Town and Country Blvd.
Houston, TX 77024
June 17, 2022 10am – 12pm
The Parachute Play Time is back! Join the British International School of Houston on the third Friday of every month for fun games and craft activities, and don’t miss their massive parachute at CityCentre. Admission is $5 per child.
* Take note that this celebration is weather pending. When the weather is hot, they will provide sprinklers to cool off the children. citycentrehouston.com/event/parachute-play-time-with-british-international-school-of-houston-4
Moose Tracks Ice Cream – Free ice cream!
Andrea and Bill White Promenade
Houston, TX 77010
Jun 8, 2022, 7am – 10pm
Free ice cream by Moose Tracks Ice Cream’s 10,000 Scoop Challenge Benefiting The Houston Salvation. This is a free community ice cream social hosted by Moose Tracks Ice Cream and Kemps, benefiting the Houston Salvation Army. discoverygreen.com/4954560
Sing 2: Bank of America Screen on the Green
Anheuser-Busch Stage
Houston, TX 77010
Jun 11, 2022, 9pm to 11pm
Pack a picnic and a blanket to enjoy Sing 2 movie under the stars in the city’s coolest park. Cancellations due to weather may {occur|happen}. Always check discoverygreen.com before heading out. discoverygreen.com/3303766
