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Memorial Day Weekend 2024 in Houston: Festivals, Day Trips, and More Things To Do

Comicpalooza is happening this Memorial Day Weekend in Houston. Photo by Darrell Williams
Comicpalooza is happening this Memorial Day Weekend in Houston. Photo by Darrell Williams
5/22/24 - By Rachael Cherry

Looking for the best things to do in Houston this Memorial Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

Memorial Day weekend is here, and since honoring our nation's fallen heroes is the primary focus of this weekend, we found some awesome family-friendly events around the city to attend, such as the annual Memorial Day in The Woodlands, the Memorial Day Celebration at The Buffalo Soldier's Museum, the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Galveston Naval Museum, and Memorial Day Weekend at Lone Star Flight Museum.  

It's also the unofficial start of summer, so check out our Summer Bucket List packed with 100 (mostly) free activities for the kids. And don't forget to schedule some Summer Day Trips from Houston and hit up the local Summer Festivals and Fairs in 2024 in Houston for Families.

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Things to Do This Memorial Day Weekend in Houston with Kids

Comicpalooza at the George R. Brown Convention Center

Downtown
Friday, May 24 through Sunday, May 26
Artistic creators, insightful panelists, cosplayers, stars, and enthusiastic spectators will come together for a magical weekend celebrating anime, comics, gaming, literature, cosplay, and much more. READ MORE

Screen on the Green at Discovery Green

Downtown – FREE
Saturday, May 25
Enjoy a family movie under the stars in the city’s coolest park.  READ MORE

BeeWeaver Buzzfest

Navasota
Saturday, May 25
Come out to experience the Annual BuzzFest at BeeWeaver Farms, an interactive, family-friendly honey bee festival. READ MORE

Houston Grand Opera: Ruby's Chinese New Year at Children's Museum Houston

Museum District
Saturday, May 25
Get ready to be part of Houston Grand Opera's "Ruby's Chinese New Year" by Vicki Lee. With this interactive storybook opera experience, every turn of the page brings you closer to the revelation of Ruby's chosen companion. READ MORE

The Healing Art of Storytelling at the Health Museum

Museum District
Saturday, May 25
Join a magical journey through captivating tales as children explore the transformative power of narratives.  READ MORE

Memorial Day Weekend of Steam at the Rosenberg Railroad Museum

Rosenberg
Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend at the Rosenberg Railroad Museum!  See the Empress Steam engine as she passes by on Saturday, May 25th, and enjoy patriotic trains on the Garden Railroad on Sunday, May 26th. READ MORE

Memorial Weekend at Lone Star Flight Museum

Southeast Houston
Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27
Spend Memorial Weekend touring the Flight Museum and participate in special activities, tours, and exhibits for all ages.  READ MORE

Memorial Day in The Woodlands

The Woodlands – FREE
Sunday, May 26
Celebrate the official start to summer at the annual Memorial Day in The Woodlands festival. READ MORE

Memorial Day Celebration at The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum

Midtown – FREE
Monday, May 27
Enjoy access to all the exhibits, including the new Blue Helmets display, a special Living History Program, plus special resources for veterans and their families. READ MORE

Memorial Day Ceremony at Galveston Naval Museum

Galveston – FREE
Monday, May 27
Honor fallen service members at the Galveston Naval Museum with a Memorial Day Ceremony and free museum admission. READ MORE

Sugar Land's Memorial Day Ceremony

Sugar Land – FREE
Monday, May 27
Honor the fallen men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces at the Annual Sugar Land Memorial Day Ceremony.  READ MORE

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