Event Roundup: Spring Break 2025 Edition

Happy Friday! Spring Break officially starts this afternoon for many, and Houston is kicking it off big. Whether you're interested in a music festival, RodeoHouston, a jam-packed week of free events at the local parks, museum activity days, or a St. Patrick's Day crawl, we've got you covered. 

Saint Arnold Brewery SpringStock Music Fest
Friday, March 7 from 4-10 p.m. & Saturday, March 8 from 12-10 p.m.
Saint Arnold Brewing Co. 
Free
Join Saint Arnold Brewery Friday and Saturday for SpringStock, an all-ages local music festival bringing together some of Houston’s best local artists and vendors for a full two days of fun! Best of all? Admission is free for this family-friendly event! 

Moonlight Movies returns to the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Enjoy three popular romantic comedies from a seat on the sloping roof of the Glassell School of Art in the Amphitheater on The Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza. There will be complimentary popcorn and drinks available for purchase.

MFAH Moonlight Movies
Fri., March 14, 8 p.m.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza Amphitheater
$20 for the general public, and $15 for MFAH members, students with ID, senior adults (65+), and members of MFAH Film Buffs.
Watch a popular romantic comedy from a seat on the sloping roof of the Glassell School of Art in the Amphitheater on The Brown Foundation, Inc. Plaza. There will also be complimentary popcorn, and drinks available for purchase. At the bar, guests can find signature cocktails inspired by each film. Entry for the space opens at 7 p.m., and films will start at 8 p.m. On Fri., March 7, watch La La Land; on March 14, watch The Princess Bride. 

Kids will have a "ball" in the Children's Museum life-size hamster balls. (Photo: Cody Duty, Courtesy of Children's Museum Houston)

Children’s Museum Spring Break Blast
Mar. 8-23 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Children’s Museum
General admission: $19.95 for adults and children 1+; $17.95 for senior citizens and military with ID
Hold onto your hats and buckle up for a wild ride of excitement at Children's Museum Houston's “Spring Break Blast,” March 8 to 23, 2025! Brace yourself 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, from human hamster balls to the Rock the Block Party. Themed days include Super Mario Day, animal encounters, Pi Day, science demons, a Holi festival of colors celebration, a circus-themed “Under the Big Top” day, St. Patrick’s Day, and so much more!

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens offers child-friendly activities in the gardens, in the historic house, and at the Lora Jean Kilroy Visitor Center, March 8-16. (Photo courtesy of MFAH)

Spring Break at Bayou Bend
Sat. Mar 8- Sun. Mar. 16, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens 6003 Memorial Drive Houston, TX 77007
Admission $12 for adults; $10 for seniors and ages 13-18; free for age 12 and under
Perfect for families celebrating Spring Break! Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens offers child-friendly activities in the gardens, in the historic house, and at the Lora Jean Kilroy Visitor Center.
Special spring break activities include live music, dance and music programs, puppets, a petting zoo, a falconry presentation, and more! Other activities include house and garden visits, art-making activities like nature rubbings, guest experts, exploration stations related to history, nature, and springtime, and tactile and interactive play.

Immerse yourself in a prehistoric adventure with TXU Energy presents Jurassic Giants at the Houston Zoo. This year's exhibit features 60 new dinosaurs.

TXU Energy presents Jurassic Giants at the Houston Zoo
March 7 – Sept 1; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Houston Zoo
Prices vary from $17.95-36.95.
Unleash your inner paleontologist and immerse yourself in a prehistoric adventure featuring 6x more Dinosaurs, with 60 new dinosaurs at TXU Energy presents Jurassic Giants at the Houston Zoo. Trek through a lush forest trail to see prehistoric giants that once roamed the earth millions of years ago. Step back in time at this exhibit to spot dinosaurs like the Allosaurus, Herrerasaurus, Mamenchisaurus, and more, plus interactive dig sites and epic photo ops. After your visit, make sure to visit the dinosaurs’ modern-day descendants at the Zoo, like American alligators, whooping cranes, and bald eagles. 

Enjoy live music, a Family Fun Zone with bluebonnet-themed crafts, games, face painting, and more, shop a local market, and snap photos in front of the Garden's bluebonnet field at Houston Botanic Garden's Bayou Blues Festival. (Photo: Ramiro Fonseca)

BKV Energy Presents Houston Botanic Garden’s Bayou Blues Festival
Sun., March 9, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Houston Botanic Garden
Adult: $20; Children: $16; Student/Military/Senior: $16
The Houston Botanic Garden’s Bayou Blues Festival, presented by BKV Energy, includes an afternoon of soulful, roots music, curated by Houston’s own Annika Chambers. In addition to five hours of live music, attendees can snap photos in front of the Garden’s bluebonnet field, also sponsored by BKV Energy; enjoy the Family Fun Zone, with bluebonnet-themed crafts, games, face painting, and more; shop a festive market featuring local vendors and plants from the Garden; and browse information stations staffed by select nonprofit organizations. Access to the entire Garden, including the “Habitat” exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, is part of the Bayou Blues experience.

Space Center Houston's Moon 2 Mars Festival with presenting sponsor, Wellby Financial celebrates its fourth year this spring break. (Photo courtesy, Space Center Houston)

Space Center Houston's Moon 2 Mars Festival
Sun., March 9-Sat., March 22, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Space Center Houston
$24.95+
 Space Center Houston's Moon 2 Mars Festival with presenting sponsor, Wellby Financial celebrates its fourth year this spring break. The event will take place at the Space and Science Museum from Sunday, March 9, to Saturday, March 22 with Third Eye Blind headlining on Saturday, March 15, and a second headliner on March 22. Last year, tens of thousands of people attended Moon 2 Mars, which celebrates NASA's Artemis program that will return astronauts to the Moon, using innovative technologies to build a permanent presence on the lunar surface. 
The 2025 Moon 2 Mars Festival is set to deliver an out-of-this-world experience with electrifying live music, mouthwatering foods, and days of cosmic exploration for all ages with cutting-edge space technology. While visiting, guests can also enjoy the new immersive experience, The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks, in the newly renovated Space Center Theater, featuring projections across three walls and the floor. Space Center Houston is the first venue in the America’s to premiere the Apollo-based film.

Head down to the Rodeo Carnival to enjoy rides like the Ferris Wheel, Drop Tower, roller coasters, mini coasters, and funhouses, plus outrageous treats like deep-fried Oreos, chocolate-covered bacon, and huge turkey legs. (Photo courtesy of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo)

RodeoHouston
Spring Break is a great time for a visit to HLSR, which continues through March 23. The entertainment line-up this year is star-studded, including Brad Paisley, Lauren Daigle, Journey, Post Malone, and Luke Bryan. In our March issue, find a guide to the Rodeo in Annie McQueen’s “Saddle Up, Houston," plus a story on one family who considers the Rodeo their “happy place.” 

The 2025 ExxonMobil Theater District Open House is a fun, free, family-friendly event with interactive activities that celebrate creativity, community, and the power of the arts. (Photo: Jeff Gilmer)

2025 ExxonMobil Theater District Open House
Monday, March 10, 2025, 12-5 p.m.
Downtown Houston Theater District
Free
The 2025 ExxonMobil Theater District Open House is back for the first time since 2019! Embrace your inner thespian at this free, family-friendly event. Explore Downtown Houston’s world-class theaters and arts organizations while enjoying a day of fun and learning for all ages, with interactive activities that celebrate creativity, community and the power of the arts. 
The doors of all the iconic spaces of the Theater District will be open to the public and activated with performances, arts and crafts, an instrument petting zoo, hands-on costume dress ups, musical caricatures, onstage and backstage tours, an opportunity to find your spotlight onstage at Jones Hall, community engagement showcases, and more. Food and beverage options will also be available. Performance, activity and workshop highlights include: an interactive performance with the artists of Theatre Under the Stars, performances from the Houston Grand Opera and Houston Ballet dancers, a family workshop with a cast member of Broadway’s “Hamilton,” a stage combat demonstration from Alley Theatre actors, and a workshop with multitalented performing artist YUNGCHRIS.

Discovery Green

• The Rink: Rolling at Discovery Green

Through Sunday, April 13 
Monday – Thursday from 5 – 10 pm 
Fridays from 5 –11 pm 
Saturdays and school holidays (Mar. 10-14 & 31) from 11 am – 11 pm 
Sundays from 11 am – 8 pm   
Tickets are $14 plus tax (must be purchased online here) 
This spring, visitors can enjoy seven weeks of roller-skating fun in Discovery Green at downtown Houston’s only outdoor roller rink. Let the good times roll at this Instagram-worthy rink that’s fun for all ages. Practice your moves, or learn some new ones with roller-skating lessons from Daisies and Pancakes Lab. The roller rink may be closed or delayed at times due to weather conditions or private events. Check www.discoverygreen.com for closures and other delays. Guests holding tickets will be notified via email and their tickets refunded if weather closures are necessary at their reserved times. 

• EOG Resources FUNomenal Spring Break

Monday, Mar. 10 – Friday, Mar. 14; 12-4 pm 
Jones Lawn
Free
Celebrate Spring Break week at Discovery Green with plenty of fun, educational S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) activities and cultural performances. Featuring Collaborative for Children’s Collab Lab + Robots, Mad Science, Workshop Houston’s Beat Lab, Dinky Drum Workshop and more! Skating fees apply, activities are free! Full schedule here. 

• Bank of America’s Screen on the Green: Hidden Figures

Saturday, Mar. 15; 7-10 pm  
Anheuser-Busch Stage
Free
Enjoy a family movie under the stars in the city’s coolest park. Hidden Figures (PG) tells the story of three female African-American mathematicians who play a pivotal role in astronaut John Glenn's launch into orbit. Bring a blanket or camping chairs and snacks or a picnic. Please leave alcohol and glass containers at home. Food, beer and wine are available for purchase at The Lake House. Arrive early for games and activities. 
 

Spring Break at Levy Park
Mar. 10-14, activities start at 10 a.m. and go through early evening (4:30-7 p.m., depending on the day)
Levy Park
Free
Head to Levy Park March 10-14 for a week packed with fun and free programming for the whole family. Enjoy daily favorites like Family Storytime & Craft, activities with Houston Museum of Natural Science experts, Houston Grand Opera’s Storybook Opera, origami at Japan Junction, Connect 4 Tournaments, live bubbles with the Texas Bubblers, and Children's Bingo. Also featured during the week: Tango, Blue Dragon Tai Chi, Slow Flow Yoga with Stephanie McCarrey, Young Audiences of Houston musical performances, Scavenger Hunt, Zumba with Tiny Fitness, Bollywood & Bhangra Dance. Visit their website for more details. Parking is available adjacent to the park and along Eastside Street and Wakeforest Avenue. Additional public parking (parking rate applies) is available in the Kirby Grove parking garage located on the corner of Richmond and Wakeforest.

Spring Break at Evelyn’s Park
Evelyn's Park
Free
Park hours 7 a.m.-11 p.m.; event times vary
Come play at Evelyn's Park! With expansive green space, multiple playgrounds, and a splash pad, it's a perfect Spring Break destination for the whole family. Kid-friendly events taking place during Spring Break include: Circle Time, live music at Betsy’s, Art in the Park, a Children’s Music Class in the Park, Bubbles and Board Games, and more. Find the schedule here.

Rienzi offers a variety of spring-break fun for kids of all ages, including storytime and art activities. (Photo courtesy of the MFAH) 

Spring Break at Rienzi
Mon.-Fri.  Mar 10-14, from 10 a.m.-Noon
Rienzi 1406 Kirby Drive Houston, TX 77019
Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (65+ with ID) $8; Students (with ID) $5; Youth (ages 13–18) $5; Children (ages 12 & younger) free
Come spend your Spring Break at Rienzi! With tours and activities throughout the week, Rienzi is the perfect place for families and kids of all ages. Activities include storytime tours in English and Spanish, plus metalworking, weaving, and printmaking art activities, where you can take home your decorative artwork at the end.

Holocaust Museum Spring Break Programs
Tues-Sat: 10 am to 5 pm; Sun: Noon to 5 pm
Holocaust Museum Houston
Adults $22; Ages 0 – 18 Free; Seniors (age 65 and above) $16; College students with valid student ID Free
Holocaust Museum Houston (HMH) has a special Spring Break program schedule including daily tours, a magic show, Holocaust Survivor talks, and free admission on Thursday, March 13 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

An example of the vivid ornothological prints from Audubon’s Birds of America, one of the world's rarest books.

Houston Museum of Natural Science
Monday – Thursday 9 am – 5 pm, Free Tuesdays 5 pm – 8 pm, Friday – Sunday 9 am – 6 pm
HMNS
Adults $35, Children $27, Members $20
Audubon’s Birds of America opens March 8 at HMNS (members see it first March 7), and will showcase a rare opportunity to see John James Audubon's Birds of America, published as a series between 1827 and 1838. This famous book features life-sized, colorful illustrations of birds and is considered a landmark work in ornithology. This is also your last chance to see the HMNS Shark exhibit, which closes on March 16.

Saint Arnold Brewery Hockey Day in Houston
Saturday, March 15, starting at 11 a.m.
Saint Arnold Brewing Co. 
Free
Back for another year, it’s all hockey all day at Saint Arnold! Puck drops at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 15 for Hockey Day in Houston, a free, family-friendly day of hockey festivities at our Beer Garden & Restaurant. Throughout the day, they'll have live NHL games on our Super Screen, local hockey vendors, professional hockey alumni, free youth street hockey clinics (from 12 to 5 p.m.), and a silent auction of hockey and other sports memorabilia. They'll even have a Zamboni on site for you to sit on and take photos with. As a collaboration between the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority, the Houston Chapter of Hockey Players in Business, Saint Arnold, and a whole slew of local organizations, Hockey Day in Houston is the city's largest ice hockey watch party and celebration of the sport.

 

The Official Lucky's St Patrick's Day Bar Crawl
Saturday, March 15 from 4-10 p.m.
Starts at FAO
$10
Join the ultimate St Paddy's Bar Crawl in Midtown Houston, where good vibes, green drinks, and festive fun collide. 2-3 drinks or shots included with ticket.

Underground Sounds in the Cistern
Thursday Mar. 13 and Friday Mar. 14, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday Mar. 15 and Sunday, Mar. 16, 5:30 p.m.
Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern
Price: $25/person
The popular Underground Sounds series in the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern returns! This year, the series features national and international artists presenting compositions inspired by the vast, unique architecture of the Cistern and arranged especially for its extraordinary natural acoustics. Tickets for the first performance series are now on sale. Catch Australian-born trumpet player, composer, and sound artist Sam Nester's site-specific composition for brass ensemble from March 13-16. Designed to resonate within the Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern, Nester's piece unfolds within the space's cathedral-like acoustics, meditating on the element of water and its profound significance.

Saint Arnold St. Patrick's Day Party
Monday, Mar. 17, 4 to 9 p.m.
Saint Arnold Brewing Co. 
Free
Saint Arnold Brewery’s annual St. Patrick's Day celebration returns on Monday, March 17. Come out for this free event from 4:00 to 9:00 PM featuring special brews, food, live entertainment, commemorative glass mugs, a Shop Local market, and more. To keep things lively, they’ll have Jared Gibb with pub songs and covers, Clann Kelly with Irish folk dancing, and Das Ist Slainte with high energy Irish tunes. Of course, they’ll also be hosting the annual Donegal Beard Growing Competition. No tickets are required for the celebration.

 

Colors in Bloom
Open through May 12
Color Factory 
Tickets start at $29 (subject to change) 
Enjoy an early spring at Color Factory! Wave goodbye to winter and say hello to the vibrant desert hues of COLORS IN BLOOM. Step into the Confetti Accumulation room, surrounded by larger-than-life prickly pear cactus blossoms—an ode to Texas’ stunning springtime flora. Add on the new Shade Shifters Scavenger Hunt to enhance the COLORS IN BLOOM experience! Some flowers actually change color based on factors like age, soil, pollution and more. Grab a scavenger hunt and take a surprising journey to discover these new hues. 

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