It is Memorial Day Weekend!  If you start the weekend early, be sure to visit the Houston Museum District.  Thursday is free admission day with 5 museums waiving the admission fee.

If you like movies and concerts, you are in luck because you can find them at Market Square Park, Miller Outdoor Theatre, Discovery Green and Whole Foods Montrose.  And if you have not seen Charlotte’s Web yet, you need to go because this Saturday is your last chance at Main Street Theater.  It’s also the last weekend for The Days & Knights of King Arthur at InterActive Theater.

If you are looking to get outdoors, go Kayaking on Kinder Lake, do Yoga at Hermann Park or visit the chimpanzees at the Houston Zoo.  Also, Blessington Farms is opening up on Monday for Memorial Day.  Go strawberry picking and visit the Farm Funland.

Be sure to also check out this list of free Houston activities for any day of the week!

All Weekend, May 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 2013:
Strawberry Picking - Froberg’s Farm
Egypt Hall Preview for Members – 9:00-5:00pm – Houston Museum of Natural Sciend (Must be a member)

Thursday, May 23, 2013:
Montrose Farmer’s Market - 3:00 – HEB Montrose Market
UDH Thursday Concerts: La Sien and Los Guerreros de las Musica - 6:30pm – Discovery Green
Dancin’ in the Street - 8:15pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre
Free Museum Entry
Children’s Museum of Houston – FREE Thursday 5:00-8:00pm
The Health Museum – FREE Thursday 2:00-5:00pm
The John C. Freeman Weather Museum – FREE Thursday 12:00-4:00pm
Houston Museum of Natural Science – FREE Thursdays 3:00-6:00pm
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston – FREE Thursdays 10:00-9:00pm

Friday, May 24, 2013:
Friday Night Films: Pee Wee’s Big Adventure – 6:00pm – Whole Foods Montrose
Concerts at the Square: Grupo Fantasma - 8:00pm – Market Square Park
Dancin’ in the Street - 8:15pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre

Saturday, May 25, 2013:
Memorial to Military and Civilian Losses in Iraq and Afghanistan Wars – Discovery Green
Urban Harvest Farmer’s Market - 8:00-12:00pm – Eastside (1 block north of Richmond)
Strawberry Picking - 9:30-2:30pm – Blessington Farms
Animals Assembled Opens - Houston Zoo
Chimpanzee Spotlight – 10:00-3:00pm – Houston Zoo
Free Yoga for Kids - 10:30am – HEB Montrose Market
Charlotte’s Web - 10:30 & 1:00pm – Main Street Theater
Young Writers Workshop – 10:30am – Discovery Green
The Days & Knights of King Arthur - 11:00am – InterActive Theater
Kayak Boat Rides on Kinder Lake - 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Dancin’ in the Street - 8:15pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre

Sunday, May 26, 2013:
Memorial to Military and Civilian Losses in Iraq and Afghanistan Wars – Discovery Green
Animals Assembled - Houston Zoo
Yoga in Hermann Park - 9:00-11:00am – Hermann Park McGovern Lake
Chimpanzee Spotlight - 10:00-3:00pm – Houston Zoo
Kayak Boat Rides on Kinder Lake – 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Urban Harvest Farmer’s Market - 11:00-3:00pm – Eastside (1 block north of Richmond)
Dancin’ in the Street - 8:15pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre

Monday, May 27, 2013:
Memorial to Military and Civilian Losses in Iraq and Afghanistan Wars – Discovery Green
Animals Assembled - Houston Zoo
Strawberry Picking - 9:30-2:30pm – Blessington Farms
Chimpanzee Spotlight – 10:00-3:00pm – Houston Zoo

This weekend, get out doors and visit the Urban Harvest Farmer’s Market or go Strawberry Picking at Froberg’s Farm or Blessington Farms.  On Saturday, moms get in free to the Farm Funland at Blessingtown Farms.  Or visit another kind of farm at Main Street Theater and see Charlotte’s Web.

Discovery Green is always a sure bet with Kayaking, Young Writer’s Workshop, Flea by Night, music and more.  While you are downtown, be sure to visit Market Square Park, the new Houston is Inspired Mural and the mysterious red button on the Preston Street Bridge.

This weekend is also LegoFest at Reliant, but tickets are selling out quickly.  Be sure to check the website before you head out.

Also be sure to also check out this list of free Houston activities for any day of the week!

All Weekend, May 16, 17, 18, 19, 2013:
Strawberry Picking - Froberg’s Farm

Thursday, May 16, 2013:
90¢ Coneys - All Day – James Coney Island
UHD Thursday Concerts: Mingo Fishtrap – 6:30pm – Discovery Green
Free Museum Entry
Children’s Museum of Houston – FREE Thursday 5:00-8:00pm
The Health Museum – FREE Thursday 2:00-5:00pm
The John C. Freeman Weather Museum – FREE Thursday 12:00-4:00pm
Houston Museum of Natural Science – FREE Thursdays 3:00-6:00pm
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston – FREE Thursdays 10:00-9:00pm

Friday, May 17, 2013:
LegoFest - Reliant (Limited Availability, Check Website!)
La boheme - 8:00pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre

Saturday, May 18, 2013:
LegoFest - Reliant (Limited Availability, Check Website!)
Urban Harvest Farmer’s Market - 8:00-12:00pm – Eastside (1 block north of Richmond)
Artsploration - 9:00-1:00pm – Discovery Green
Strawberry Picking & Free Entry to Funland for Mom – 9:30-2:30pm – Blessington Farms
Charlotte’s Web - 10:30 & 1:00pm – Main Street Theater
Young Writers Workshop – 10:30am – Discovery Green
Kayak Boat Rides on Kinder Lake – 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Up for Air Dance Performance - 2:00 & 6:00pm – Hermann Park Reflection Pool
Flea by Night - 6:00-10:00pm – Discovery Green
Lovely to See You: Fab 40 Tribute to the Moody Blues – 7:30pm – Discovery Green
The Totally ’80s Sing-Along - 7:30pm – Aurora Picture Show
La boheme - 8:00pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre

Sunday, May 19, 2013:
LegoFest - Reliant (Limited Ticket Availability, Check Website!)
Kayak Boat Rides on Kinder Lake – 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Bayou Bend Family Day – 1:00-5:00pm – MFAH Bayou Bend
Urban Harvest Farmer’s Market - 2:00-4:00pm – Eastside (1 block north of Richmond)
Discovery Your World at Discovery Green – 4:00-10:00pm – Discovery Green

This weekend event listing just got better!  I’ve pushed up the post to Wednesday evenings and am now including Thursday events… including the free admission details to many museums!

This weekend Houston is celebrating Mothers and Art Cars!  The Art Car Parade is on Saturday with lots of events leading up to it.  Check out the Sneak Peak at Discovery Green on Thursday night.

Wondering how to celebrate with mom?  Take her to Madame Butterfly, Charlotte’s Web or The Days & Knights of King Arthur.  Head to Blessington Farms for strawberry picking and moms get in free to the Farm Funland.  Or stay local and visit Discovery Green or another fantastic picnic spot in Houston.

Be sure to also check out this list of free Houston activities for any day of the week!

All Weekend, May 9, 10, 11, 12, 2013:
Strawberry Picking - Froberg’s Farm

Thursday, May 9, 2013:
HEB Farmers Market – 3:00pm – HEB Montrose Market
Mom-O-Rama - 10:00-1:00pm – Whole Foods Kirby
The Truth - 6:00-10:00pm – Discovery Green
UHD Presents Thursday Concerts – 6:30pm – Discovery Green
Art Car Sneak Peek – 6:30-9:30pm – Discovery Green

 Free Museum Entry
Children’s Museum of Houston – FREE Thursday 5:00-8:00pm
The Health Museum – FREE Thursday 2:00-5:00pm
The John C. Freeman Weather Museum – FREE Thursday 12:00-4:00pm
Houston Museum of Natural Science – FREE Thursdays 3:00-6:00pm
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston – FREE Thursdays 10:00-9:00pm

Friday, May 10, 2013:
The Truth - 6:00-10:00pm – Discovery Green
Houston Ballet presents Madame Butterfly- 8:00pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre
Friday Night Films: 16 Candles - 8:30pm – Whole Foods Montrose
Chipotle Green Film Series:  Eating Alabama – 8:45pm – Discovery Green

Saturday, May 11, 2013:
Urban Harvest Farmer’s Market - 8:00-12:00pm – Eastside (1 block north of Richmond)
Art Car Festivities - 9:00am – Taft & Allen Parkway
Strawberry Picking & Free Entry to Funland for Mom – 9:30-2:30pm – Blessington Farms
Free Train Rides for Members - 10:00-5:00pm – Hermann Park Kinder Station
Kids Clinics: Sweetheart Frame - 10:00am – Lowes
Charlotte’s Web - 10:30am – Main Street Theater
Young Writers Workshop - 10:30am – Discovery Green
The Days & Knights of King Arthur – 11:00am – Interactive Theater
Kayak Boat Rides on Kinder Lake – 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Art Car Parade - 1:00pm – Allen Parkway
Houston Ballet presents Madame Butterfly - 8:00pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre

Sunday, May 12, 2013:
Kayak Boat Rides on Kinder Lake – 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Urban Harvest Farmer’s Market - 2:00-4:00pm – Eastside (1 block north of Richmond)
Houston Ballet presents Madame Butterfly - 8:00pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre

Another weekend, another long list of things to do in Houston!

Head to the Craft Museum to make a free clay bowl or to the Houston Museum of Natural Science to visit Egypt.  Catch a show at Main Street Theater, A.D. Players, Market Square Park or Miller Outdoor Theatre.  Stop by Discovery Green to see movies, spend time with family and enjoy Architects of Air before it leaves.  While you are Downtown, stop by Allen’s Landing for the Dragon Boat Festival.  And don’t miss the Houston Fire Department Cook Off in the Heights!

All Weekend, May 3, 4, 5, 2013:
Strawberry Picking - Froberg’s Farm
Architects of Air – Discovery Green
Fiesta de Cinco de Mayo – Children’s Museum of Houston

Friday, May 3, 2013:
Daniel and the Dreamcatcher – 11:00am – Miller Outdoor Theatre
World Trekkers: Egypt – 6:00-8:00pm – Houston Museum of Natural Science
Ritmo Latino! featuring Spanish Harlem Orchestra- 8:00pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre
Houston Public Media Silent Film Concert - 8:00pm – Discovery Green

Saturday, May 4, 2013:
Dragon Boat Festival - 8:30-4:00pm – Allen’s Landing Downtown
Kids Workshop: Herb Planter – 9:00-12:00pm – Home Depot
Zoo Yoga - 9:15-10:15am – Houston Zoo
Strawberry Picking - 9:30-2:30pm – Blessington Farms
Your Friendly (Or Not So Friendly) Neighborhood Snakes - 10:00-3:00pm – Houston Zoo
Young Writers Workshop – 10:30am – Discovery Green
Kayak Boat Rides on Kinder Lake – 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Hands-On Houston: Leaf-Printed Clay Bowls - 11:00-3:00pm – Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Firefighter Cook Off - 12:00-2:00pm – Heights Walmart Shopping Center
Charlotte’s Web - 1:00 & 4:00pm – Main Street Theater
Jungle Book – 1:00pm – A.D. Players
Family to Family Network Kite Event - 4:00-8:00pm – Discovery Green
Alamo Drafthouse Rolling Roadshow: Three Amigos – 8:30pm – Discovery Green
Movies at Miller: The Artist - 8:00pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre
IKEA Screen on the Green, Star Wars: The Clone Wars – 8:45pm – Discovery Green

Sunday, May 5, 2013:
Kayak Camp on Kinder Lake – 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Cinco de Mayo at Miller:  Folklore Mexicano featuring Leyenda Dance Company – 8:00pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre

Another weekend, another full Houston events calendar!  The Museum Experience has moved to zone 2.  On Saturday you can take free pedicabs between the Asia Society, Buffalo Soldiers, Czech Center, Holocaust, Craft, African American Culture, Lawndale and Weather Museums.

Looking for some family friendly theater?  This weekend Charlotte’s Web and Magic School Bus are at Main Street Theater.  Interactive Theater has a matinee of The Days & Knights of King Arthur and A.D. Players has The Jungle Book.

Looking for crawfish and music?  Head north to Old Town Spring for the second weekend of the Crawfish Festival.

Looking for something else?  Check the full list below!

All Weekend, April 26, 27, 28, 2013:
Strawberry Picking - Froberg’s Farm
Crawfish Festival – Old Town Spring

Friday, April 26, 2013:
Friday Night Films: League of Their Own – 6:00pm – Whole Foods Montrose
The Changing Faces of Houston - 6:30pm – Discovery Green
Where Were You in ’65?- 8:00pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre

Saturday, April 27, 2013:
Strawberry Picking – 9:30-2:30pm – Blessington Farms
Page to Stage Book Club - 10:00am – Blue Willow Book Store
Museum Experience Zone 2 - 10:00-6:00pm – Asia Society, Buffalo Soldiers, Czech Center, Holocaust, Craft, African American Culture, Lawndale, Weather Museum
Free Yoga for Kids – 10:30am – HEB Montrose Market
Young Writers Workshop - 10:30am – Discovery Green
The Days & Knights of King Arthur - 11:00am – Interactive Theater Company
Kayak Boat Rides on Kinder Lake – 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Houston International Festival - 11:00-8:00pm – Downtown Houston
Jungle Book – 10:30am & 1:00pm – A.D. Players
Charlotte’s Web - 1:00 & 4:00pm – Main Street Theater
East Meets West XI - 8:15pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre

Sunday, April 28, 2013:
Kayak Boat Rides on Kinder Lake – 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Houston International Festival - 11:00-8:00pm – Downtown Houston
Support Families on the Green – 2:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Magic School Bus - 7:00pm – Main Street Theater

This weekend, celebrate Earth Day at the Houston Zoo or Children’s Museum.  Or just celebrate the outdoors at Discovery Green’s many events, including En Masse, a “deconstructed parade”.  Or you can head up north to the Crawfish Festival or down south for Strawberry Picking.  Looking for something different?  On Saturday you can tour the rooftop solar panels on top of IKEA Houston.

The splash pad inside the Houston Zoo is now open, so grab your swimsuits if you go.

Look through the list below and go have some fun this weekend!

All Weekend, April 19, 20, 21, 2013:
Strawberry Picking - Froberg’s Farm
Crawfish Festival - Old Town Spring

Friday, April 19, 2013:
The Sacred Harp – 8:15pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre

Saturday, April 20, 2013:
Earth Day - 9:00-3:00pm – Houston Zoo
Strawberry Picking – 9:30-2:30pm – Blessington Farms
Earth Day Lemonade Stand – 10:00-2:00pm – Whole Foods Montrose
Earth Day Extravaganza - 10:00-6:00pm – Children’s Museum of Houston
Young Writers Workshop - 10:30am – Discovery Green
Kayak Boat Rides on Kinder Lake – 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Menil Arts & Indie Book Festival - 11:00-6:00pm – Menil Collection
Houston International Festival - 11:00-8:00pm – Downtown Houston
Dia at Discovery Green – 12:00-2:00pm – Discovery Green
Rooftop Solar Panel Tour - 12:00-4:00pm – IKEA Houston (Thanks for the tip HoustonOnTheCheap!)
Charlotte’s Web - 1:00 & 4:00pm – Main Street Theater
En Masse - 4:00-8:00pm – Discovery Green
Flea by Night – 6:00-10:00pm – Discovery Green
Noche Caliente featuring Marlon - 8:00pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre
IKEA Screen on the Green: Drumline - 8:30pm – Discovery Green

Sunday, April 21, 2013:
Earth Day - 9:00-3:00pm – Houston Zoo
Kayak Boat Rides on Kinder Lake – 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Houston International Festival - 11:00-8:00pm – Downtown Houston
ROCO in Concert – Big Bang! - 8:00pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre

Another weekend, another list of fun things to do in Houston!  Saturday morning is a good time to be at Hermann Park.  Go to the Flamingo Housewarming Party, the Japan Festival and then become a Hermann Park member and ride the train all day for free.  (Members ride free once a month!)  You could then jump on METRORail and head to Discovery Green for some kayaking.  Or save this for Sunday when you can kayak and attend Earth Day Houston.  If you want to get out of the city, go strawberry picking, to the Bluebonnet Festival or Railfest.

Check the full list below!

All Weekend, April 12, 13, 14, 2013:
Strawberry Picking - Froberg’s Farm

Friday, April 12, 2013:
Chipotle Green Film Series: Grow – 7:30pm – Discovery Green
Thoroughly Modern Millie – 8:00pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre
Art in the Park - 5:00pm – Midtown

Saturday, April 13, 2013:
Flamingo Housewarming Party - 9:00-3:00pm – Houston Zoo
Bluebonnet Festival - 9:00-6:00pm – Chappell Hill
Strawberry Picking – 9:30-2:30pm – Blessington Farms
Kids Clinic: Build a Planter - 10:00am – Lowes
3 Minutes with the Mayor - 10:00-12:00pm – Fiesta on Mesa Drive
Free Unlimited Train Rides for Members - 10:00-6:00pm – Hermann Park
Art in the Park - 10:00-6:00pm – Midtown
Japan Festival - 10:00-7:00pm – Hermann Park
Young Writer’s Workshop – 10:30am – Discovery Green
Kayak Boat Rides on Kinder Lake – 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Railfest - 11:00-6:00pm – Rosenberg
Thoroughly Modern Millie - 8:00pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre

Sunday, April 14, 2013:
Bluebonnet Festival - 9:00-5:00pm – Chappell Hill
Kayak Boat Rides on Kinder Lake – 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Japan Festival – 10:00-5:00pm – Hermann Park
Earth Day Houston – 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Houston Children’s Chorus Spring Concert - 4:30pm – Jones Plaza

It’s another big weekend with lots to do in Houston with kids!  The Children’s Festival surrounds City Hall and has more fun than you can fit into just 1 day.  If you go, buy tickets online to save $2.00.  Miss Nelson is Missing! closes on Saturday and you really shouldn’t miss it.  For some free fun, stop by Hands-On Houston at the Craft Museum and make a felt flower or go to Home Depot to make a bird feeder.  Swing by the Houston Museum of Natural Science to buy plants for your own butterfly garden or go to Discovery Green for the Eco-marathon and kayaking.

Check below for a full list of things to do.

All Weekend, April 5, 6, 7, 2013:
Shell Eco-marathon – Discovery Green
Strawberry Picking - Froberg’s Farm

Friday, April 5, 2013:
Thoroughly Modern Millie – 8:00pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre

Saturday, April 6, 2013:
Spring Plant Sale - 9:00-12:00pm – Houston Museum of Natural Science
Kids Workshop: Bird Feeder – 9:00-12:00pm – Home Depot
Strawberry Picking - 9:30-2:30pm – Blessington Farms
Houston Children’s Festival - 10:30-6:30pm – City Hall
Hands-On Houston: Fabulous Felt Flowers – 11:00-3:00pm – Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
Kayak Boat Rides on Kinder Lake - 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Miss Nelson is Missing! 1:00 & 4:00pm – Main Street Theater
Concerts at the Square: Walter “Wolfman” Washington & The Roadmasters - 8:00pm – Market Square Park
Thoroughly Modern Millie – 8:00pm – Miller Outdoor Theatre

Sunday, April 7, 2013:
Houston Children’s Festival - 10:30-6:30pm – City Hall
Kayak Camp on Kinder Lake – 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green

It’s Easter weekend!  The kids are off of school on Friday and it’s the perfect weekend for fun with the family.  This weekend is your last chance to see Miss Nelson is Missing at Main Street Theater.  It is GOOD so don’t miss out!  You can also go strawberry picking, take your four legged friend to the Dog Walk, ride a Kayak or find one of the many egg hunts around town.

All Weekend, March 22, 23, 24, 2013:
Easter Egg Hunts
Strawberry Picking - Froberg’s Farm

Friday, March 22, 2013:
Houston Public Media Silent Film Concerts – 8:30pm – Discovery Green

Saturday, March 23, 2013:
The Dog Walk – 8:00am – Hermann Park
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - 8:30-10:30am – Downtown Aquarium
Bunny Fun Day - 9:00-2:00pm – Kirby Whole Foods
Tai Chi in Hermann Park - 9:00am – Hermann Park
Strawberry Picking - 9:30-2:30pm – Blessington Farms
Young Writers Workshop – 10:30am – Discovery Green
Kayak Boat Rides on Kinder Lake – 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Miss Nelson is Missing! 1:00 & 4:00pm – Main Street Theater

Sunday, March 24, 2013:
Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt - Backstreet Cafe
Kayak Boat Rides on Kinder Lake – 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Easter in the Gardens - 1:00-3:00pm – Moody Gardens

Spring is here and has brought a weekend packed with fun events!  

The Bargain Book Sale at George R. Brown is one of my favorite Houston events.  The convention center is packed with cheap books and movies.  There is Free Yoga for kids at the HEB Montrose Market, Free Tai Chi in Hermann Park, a Spring Fling at the Houston Arboretum and a kid run Farmer’s Market at Whole Foods.  Go Barefoot in the Park at Mandell Park or go to the Vietnamese, German or Nowruz Festival instead.  And if you want to get out of the city, go Strawberry Picking at Froberg’s Farms or Blessington Farms.

Look through the list below and find even more things to do.

All Weekend, March 22, 23, 24, 2013:
Bargain Book Sale - George R. Brown
Bayou City Arts Festival – Memorial Park
German Heritage Festival - Old Town Tomball
Strawberry Picking - Froberg’s Farm

Friday, March 22, 2013:
Little Art Adventures – 10:30-11:00am – Museum of  Fine  Arts  Houston 

Saturday, March 23, 2013:
Free Yoga for Kids – 8:30am – HEB Montrose Market
Free Tai Chi - 9:00am – Hermann Park
Strawberry Picking – 9:30-2:30pm – Blessington Farms
Kids Clinics: Piranhakeet Chomper - 10:00am – Lowes
Whole Kids Farmers Market – 10:00-1:00pm – Whole Foods Montrose
Spring Fling - 10:00-2:00pm – Houston Arboretum
Young Writer’s Workshop - 10:30am – Discovery Green
Easter Orange Hunt & Peeps Art Contest - 11:00-2:00pm – Orange Show for Visionary Art
Frontier Fiesta Family Fun Day - 11:00-3:00pm – University of Houston
Kayak Boat Rides on Kinder Lake – 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Miss Nelson is Missing! - 1:00 & 4:00pm – Main Street Theater
Barefoot in the Park - 4:00-10:00pm – Mandell Park

Sunday, March 24, 2013:
Vietnamese Festival - 10:00-8:00pm – University of St. Thomas
Kayak Boat Rides on Kinder Lake – 11:00-5:00pm – Discovery Green
Bayou Bend Family Day - 1:00-5:00pm – Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Nowruz Festival - 1:00-9:00pm – Discovery Green