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Fri, Mar 20: Good Ole Days Festival at Hitchcock Chamber of Commerce
Sat, Mar 21: International Art & Kite Festival at The Crown Festival Park at Sugar Land
Sat, Mar 28: 26th Annual Heritage Day Experience at Humble Civic Center Arena Complex
Sat, Mar 28: MyCHN at Westwood Open House
Thu, Apr 2: Disney On Ice presents Jump In! at State Farm Arena
Sat, Apr 4: Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Fun! at THE GEORGE RANCH
Fri, Apr 10: Poteet Strawberry Festival
Sat, Apr 11: Houston Latin Festival at Crown Festival Park
Sat, Apr 18: Reptile Open House at Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
Sat, Apr 18: 37th Annual Burton Cotton Gin Festival at Texas Cotton Gin
Museum
Sat, Apr 25: Sylvan Beach Festival at La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce
Sat, Apr 25: The Grand Kids Festival at The Grand 1894 Opera House
Sat, Apr 25: Conroe KidzFest
Sun, Apr 26: Kids Markets at the Tomball Flea Market |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: For much of the country this year, March simultaneously is bringing hope that spring may in fact return to North America AND the awareness that every car is at risk for the foreseeable future. All winter long, water seeps into asphalt cracks, freezes, expands, melts, and freezes again, and bit by bit the driving experience becomes a game called Avoid the
Crater. But lately I’ve started seeing the repair trucks out there again, their bright-vested workers moving methodically from hole to hole with their shovels. Every time I pass them, it gives me a lift, not just because it means someday soon I'll start seeing flowers out in the real world, but also because potholes are one of those perfect reminders of what humans do. Playrooms, projects, and paperwork start out neat, but over time, weather, wear, gravity, and
procrastination take their toll. No matter how strict the system, order gradually slides toward chaos. And then humans step in and make it right again. I saw the cycle in action at the KidsOutAndAbout office last week: Our storage room had slowly become a museum of random supplies, half-filled bins, and Christmas decorations that had been tossed in with a hopeful Future Us will deal with this someday. Fortunately, my colleague Michelle, who works in our data department,
is also a genius organizer. A few hours after Future Michelle stepped in and applied logic and elbow grease, the little room had transformed from a cluttered cave into a serene space. The quickening of the seasons seems to bring that same energy into our homes: Closets get sorted, garages get swept, junk drawers finally meet their match. It feels good, not just because the space looks better, but because fixing things reminds us of something important: Disorder is normal, but
it’s not permanent. Humans can step in and bring brightness back. So here’s to spring cleaning, organized shelves, and freshly patched roads. Our tires, and our spirits, roll much more smoothly because humans fill potholes.
—Debra Ross, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to
Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
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Get ready, Houston! Creator Camp is back for Summer 2026 with our Shark Tank-featured digital arts programs. We offer weekly camps across the Houston area focusing on filmmaking, animation, YouTube creation, and game design. Our mission is to turn screen
time into "creative time" by teaching kids how to use professional tools to build their own projects. From music production to advanced coding, our expert instructors guide campers through a fun, social, and educational experience. Secure your spot today and let your child discover the magic of content creation in the heart of Houston!
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Located in the ground floor of the historic Moody Mansion, the Galveston Children’s Museum offers hands-on camps and programs that turn a day in Galveston into something truly memorable. Designed for locals and visitors alike, GCM’s one-day camps provide
flexible options that fit busy work schedules and vacation plans—while giving kids a full day of creative, screen-free learning. From art and STEM to imaginative play inspired by island life, children learn by doing in a welcoming, engaging environment. The Museum also hosts birthday parties, group visits, and field trips, making it a go-to destination for celebrations, school groups, and unforgettable kid-centered experiences.
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Easter Bunny photos are at Memorial City Mall from March 5 through April 4 in the Main Corridor near Zara. Hours are Monday through Saturday 11 am to 8 pm, Sundays from 11 am to 7 pm, with special hours on April 3 and 4 from 10 am to 8 pm. Pet Days are
every Monday. The first 500 families to book a photo package get a free CPKids meal. Book now at memorialcity.com/easterbunny
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Time to go green and find a little bit of luck! Our green celebration will consist of Shamrock Quesadillas with Guacamole, Lucky Lemon-Lime Punch, Cilantro Rice, and Key Lime Pie for dessert.
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Hold onto your hats and buckle up for a wild ride of excitement at the Children's Museum Houston's Spring Break Blast! Brace yourselves, little adventurers, because these two week-long spectacles are bursting at the seams with daily performances that will
dazzle your senses and ignite your passion for learning. Get ready to plunge into a whirlwind of non-stop activities that promise to unleash your creativity and curiosity.
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Need the basics for fishing? We've got them! Fishing is easy. Catching is the hard part. Join us for all the basic skills needed to get to the catching part of fishing. Limited amount of loaner gear is available for use. Bring your own gear if you have
it.
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There are two sides to every story, and when the Big, Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggsylvania’s Trial of the Century, he finally gets his say. But will he get a fair trial in a corrupt piggy court? Join us as we discover what really happened and who was to
blame. A whodunit for all ages!
Recommended for Pre-Kindergarten and older.
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It’s time for another one of On the Park’s big events!
Join us March 14th from 1–4 PM for our St. Patrick’s Day celebration: Leprechaun Loot & Laughs!
Fresh Popcorn
Temporary Tattoos
Fun Raffle
Clover Hunt Around the Store
Local Vendors
and more!
We’re lucky to welcome some wonderful vendors and are especially excited to include Yummy Yummy this time!
Find a lucky clover on select items and receive 10% OFF that item.
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Launch a stellar Space City spring break, only at Space Center Houston’s Moon 2 Mars Festival, presented by Wellby Financial!
Explore cutting-edge space tech, visit NASA Johnson Space Center, grab mouthwatering food and dive into cosmic exploration for all ages. Plus, join us for two live concerts: on Friday, March 13, The Wallflowers perform live and 311 take the stage on Saturday, March 14!
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Sláinte! Downtown Houston will soon be awash in emerald green with the return of the 65th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 14th The parade route will run through Houston’s most historic neighborhood starting at 12 p.m. and will be
immediately followed by live music, food, fun and games at Historic Market Square Park. Surrounding Downtown bars and restaurants will open early for the celebration and feature specials throughout the day.
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Saddle up your pony for some old-fashioned western fun during Spring Break at The George Ranch! Follow the ranch cowboys as they wrangle, wrestle, and blaze a trail through history! Fun activities with the cowboys will take place throughout the week.
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Spring Break returns to HCCC with four days of hands-on fun! Join us for free, fun creative projects and other activities that encourage visitors ages three and up to explore craft and art making!
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Pick up a Spring Break Scavenger Hunt flyer in the Visitor Center and find the signs in the garden. Children who complete the hunt win a small themed prize. All Ages. Meet inside the Mercer Visitor Center. Registration not required.
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Kids are invited to join us for a magically fun St. Patrick’s–themed evening filled with movement, imagination, and plenty of lucky charm energy. They’ll jump into cartwheel practice, tumbling fun, creative games, and St. Patty’s–inspired activities led by
our instructors. With crafts, music, and nonstop giggles, it’s the perfect blend of active play and holiday magic — all while parents enjoy a well‑deserved night out.
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- Toon Café - High Meadows Branch Library, 4500 Aldine Mail Route Road, Houston, TX 77039, Friday, March 13, 2026, 3-5 pm
- Spring Break Workshop - 8125 Ashlane Way, The Woodlands, Texas 77382, Friday, March 13, 2026, 11 am
- Screen on the Green presented by Vivian L. Smith Foundation How to Train Your Dragon -
Discovery Green, McKinney Street, Houston, TX, Friday, March 13, 2026, 7pm-9pm
- Wagging Tales - Katherine Tyra Branch Library, Clay Road, Houston, TX, Saturday, March 14, 2026, 10:30-11 am
- Agritourism Days at Blackwood Farm 2026 - Blackwood Educational Land Institute, 27144 Rock Island Road, Hempstead, TX 77445, Saturday, March 14, 2026, 12-4 pm
- Saturday Movers and Shakers - 20514b Highway 6, Manvel, TX, Saturday, March 14, 2026, 11-11:30 am
- Cross Creek West Walks With the Animals at Wildlife Expo March 14 - Cross Creek West, 4803 Garden Crest Lane, Fulshear, TX 77441, Saturday, March 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Annual Houston St. Patrick's Parade - Downtown Houston, Houston, TX, Saturday, March
14, 2026, Noon
- 19th Annual Creekwood Fishing Derby - 3883 S Panther Creek Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77381, Saturday, March 14, 2026, 8-10 am
- Carya String Quartet presents Inspirations: Women Through History - Dr. Shannon Walker Neighborhood Library, 11630 Chimney Rock Rd, Houston, TX 77035, Saturday, March 14, 2026, 2-3 pm
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Houston area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, & more. Our
guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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