Littles Weekly - July 16, 2026

Friday, July 17, 7pm// Levy Park

Movie night at Levy Park is kicking off the weekend! A free outdoor screening of Zootopia 2 right in the park. Bring the whole family, find a spot on the lawn, and enjoy the show under the Houston sky. Details here.

Saturday, July 18, 9am-5pm// Houston Zoo

Bring your family to Houston Zoo for an enchanting day celebrating princesses and pirates on Saturday. Experience the wonder of princess and pirate-themed activities plus meet favorite characters. Included with admission, add-ons available, details here.

Saturday, July 18, 9-11am// Hunters Glen Park, 1340 Independence Blvd, Missouri City

Join Missouri City Parks & Recreation and the Missouri City Fire Department for a free morning of family fun at Hunters Glen Park! Splash pad fun, fire truck spray-down, meet firefighters, and free Kona Ice for the first 150! Details here.

Saturday, July 18, 11am-3pm// Sea Center Texas, 302 Medical Dr, Lake Jackson

At this free annual celebration, see and touch real shark specimens, chat with shark experts, participate in a Shark Scavenger Hunt (prizes for the first 100 winners), search for shark teeth in the sand pit, and more! Details here, no RSVP needed.

Saturday, July 18, 12-5pm// The Moody Center for the Arts, Rice University, 6100 Main St

Another fun and free celebration! Enjoy tons of crafts, Texas Bubblers, vendor market, and more at this family-friendly day at the Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University. Details here.

Saturday, July 18, 6:30-8:30pm// Houston Arboretum

Chill out with some of the coolest critters around! Grab a frozen treat, enjoy a refreshing root beer (or regular beer) from Saint Arnold Brewing Company, and get up close and personal with live wild animals from Wildlife Center of Texas. You’ll learn all about Houston’s amazing urban wildlife – including opossums – and then you’ll go on a guided hike to enjoy a truly wild night out. For ages 5+, tickets here.

We are reaching the part of the summer where I am actively seeking any new or novel form of entertainment!! (Is this just me?) I just saw this adorable new book and with its cute theme, built-in markers, and it’s an independent activity — love it!

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