April Showers Bring May Flowers-- Free Fun ( indoors and out!)

 I know the weather in Houston can always be finicky, but April is a month that can prove that statement more often than not. So this month I'm sharing events that are both indoors and out -- so you can have a back up plan in case Houston's weather does its thing!

The Grand Kids Festival is a hodgepodge of fun for you and your family and its completely free. Its taking place in Galveston April 6 starting at 10 am!

Houston Art Car Weekend is happening April 11th and includes an interactive Kids Zone for you little ones. Check it out here for more information!

Easter's almost here and if you want your little ones memorialized with the iconic Easter Bunny, why not go to Memorial City Mall ( dates are all throughout April). Or if you are in the Southeast side of town try Pearland Town Center April 6th from 3 pm- 5 pm 

Board games are NOT a thing of the past and you can prove it to your kids by taking them to Sugar Land Town Square for their Lyrics and Lawn Games on April 20th 

The Spring Fling Family Festival will be April 13th at the Nature Discovery Center

April 13th is Earth Day and Sugar Land Town Square is hosting a major event including some free paper shredding-- so get those old documents and you kids and stop by!

Looking for fun on the inside? Try P.A.W.S Reading Program at HMNS Sugar Land. Kids of all ages can read to well trained ( and very adorable ) furry friends. 

Michaels Arts and Crafts

Another cool place to check out with your family is Michael's Arts and Crafts. They always have cheap and free events for kids to create while their parents shop. Check out their website and find the location nearest you. 

Storytime and Activities Featuring Family Forever

I love a good story time, and Barnes and Nobles has it down to a T! Each Saturday at 11 am their locations host a craft and story time ( for free!) and offer a discounted price on the story that was read to your kiddos! Great marketing right?!?  

Stargazing with Houston Astronomical Society

I think all little kids have a fascination with space, so why not feed their curiosity with a Stargazing sesh with the Houston Astronomical Society? This will be held at Discovery Green on April 13th at 8 pm

Microsoft Kids Classes 

STEM is the new black! From Minecraft to slime, you have probably unwillingly been taken on an adventure with your child based on Science. Microsoft is catching on and is hosting free workshops that teach kids coding, building robotic hands, and yes-- minecraft!

I know Summer is around the corner! If you are looking for camps that offer scholarship assistance, I've spotted a few:

Houston Museum of Natural Science offers scholarships for ages 6 and up

Secondary registration is open for the Houston Zoo summer camp scholarship

Club Sci Kidz is  a STEM based camp that offers need based scholarships 

The Houston Public Library offers a free all day (week long) summer camp, registration opens May 6th! Set your alarms, because this one fills up fast!

Destiny Sports Camp is a  free 4 day sports camp for 1st - 5th grades-- registration opens up in May.

Last but not least, I wrote a blog post for Houstons Moms Blog about the many Vacation Bible Schools around Houston-- most of them are free and there are even a few that are offered in the evening!