Littles Weekly - August 20, 2026

Thursday, August 20, 10am-4pm// Houston Maritime Museum, 2940 Riverby Rd, Suite 200

Houston Maritime Museum is celebrating one year in their beautiful new location! From 10am-4pm, enjoy free admission, activities for kids, and cupcakes! From 6pm-8pm, they are offering an adults event with free admission, plus free bubbly and cupcakes. Details here.

Friday, August 21, 9-11am// City Centre Plaza

Crayola is coming, and they are bringing fun crafts for all to enjoy! Take a seat at the plaza and create fun projects with your kids as they learn and get creative. Splash pads available for the kids to cool off! Details here on this free event.

Friday, August 21, 6pm// Good on Paper, 250 W. 19th St, Suite D

Join Good on Paper bookstore on Friday, August 21st, at 6pm for Sleepy Storytime! Bookseller Michelle, a former children’s librarian, will read a story before leading your kiddo(s) in a craft. Snacks will be included, too. RSVP is not required, and pajamas are encouraged! Details here.

Saturday, August 23, 9-10:30am// Evelyn’s Park, 4400 Bellaire Blvd

Soccer Shots is putting on a free fun day at Evelyn’s Park! Enjoy fun, movement, and learn some soccer skills (both my kids did Soccer Shots as pre-schoolers!). Registration and times for specific ages here.

Saturday, August 22, 10am-5pm// 3535 Main St

Enjoy this free family arts and accessibility day, using performing arts to increase understanding of neurodivergance. Enjoy creative activities, sensory friendly spaces, games, prizes, family resources and more. To enjoy the live performance of “Don’t Worry Willy: The Musical,” tickets are $10. Details here.

Saturday, August 22, 10am-2pm// City Place Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Dr, Spring

Come and get lost in your next great read at the 2nd City Place Good Books In the Woods Summer Pop-Up! Browse and shop from 300+ book titles for all ages, including a large selection of children’s books. More details here.

Saturday, August 22, 12-4pm// Julia Ideson Building, Houston Public Library, 550 McKinney

We have a lot of literary events this weekend, it seems! Celebrate 100 years of the beautiful and iconic Julia Ideson Building, marking 100 incredible years with a full day of library and book themed fun inspired by the building’s namesake and Houston Public Library’s first Librarian, the remarkable Julia Ideson. Enjoy crafts, giveaways, a special exhibit about the history of the building, and more. Details here.

Sunday, August 23, 1-4pm// Rosenberg Railroad Museum,

Enjoy a bit more summer at this month’s Family Fun Day, with themed model trains, crafts, yard games, and more. Tickets at the door, details here.

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