Spring Break 2026 Free Activities
By: The Kid’s Directory Family Resource Guide – Houston
February 2026 on www.kids-houston.com
Spring Break 2026 Free Activities and Events
Spring break in Houston doesn’t have to come with a Texas-sized price tag. From museums, picnic-perfect green spaces for camping, and kid-approved adventures just a short drive away, Houston and surrounding areas are bursting with budget-friendly fun.
Whether you’re wrangling little explorers, entertaining tweens and teens, or just looking for an excuse to get everyone outside without opening your wallet, we’ve rounded up the best free ways to make memories this spring break and enjoying good old-fashioned family fun.
Katy
Spring 2026 Community Campout- Katy
The VFW Park – 6202 George Bush Drive, Katy, TX 77493
Date: March 13-14, 2026
Time: 4pm-9am
Cost: Free- MUST PRE-REGISTER TO ATTEND
Join us for the Spring installment of our Community Campout at VFW Park! This free overnight event begins at 4PM on Friday, March 13th through 9AM on Saturday, March 14th.
Families with children of all ages are welcome to attend!
Participants can enjoy the park and various activities then settle in for the evening with a hot dog dinner, provided by Parkway Fellowship North Katy, and an outdoor movie.
Delight in some time with your fellow campers at breakfast the next morning before loading up and enjoying the rest of your weekend!
While the event is FREE, all participants must pre-register to participate. In order to attend breakfast, you must campout overnight. If you do not want to spend the night but still would like to enjoy Friday nights festivities, you still need to register for the event.
Participants are required to bring their own tent and camping supplies. Camping trailers are prohibited. Public restrooms will be available for use. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No alcohol, pets, glass are allowed.
Street Dance on the Square
Historic Town Square- 904 Avenue C, Katy, TX 77493
Date: March 7, 2026
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Cost: Free
Get ready for a night of FUN in our charming Historic Town Square!
Grab your friends and family and enjoy the perfect small-town night out with LIVE MUSIC, country & line dancing, and plenty of local fun.
This special street dance also marks our first event of the year, officially kicking off an exciting season of events in Historic Town Square!
Come kick back, connect with the community, and help us start the year on a high note with an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and small-town charm.
Lace up your boots, hit the dance floor, and join us as we launch another great year in the square!
Houston
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
NRG Park – 3 NRG Pkwy, Houston, TX 77054, USA
Date: March 2-March 22, 2026
Cost: Visit Website For Prices
What started in 1931 with a small, seven-person lunch at the Texas State Hotel has evolved into a much-loved Houston tradition and the world’s largest rodeo event.
Each year, Houston welcomes 2 million attendees for its 20-day Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. The annual festival offers visitors fun-filled carnivals, barbecue cook-offs, wine-tasting competitions, shopping, trail rides, concerts, and, of course, action-packed bull riding. The heartwarming calf scramble is also a crowd favorite, with 28 young Texans scrambling the floor of NRG Stadium, trying to catch one of 14 calves.
Join the fun, cheering on the cowboys and cowgirls, and stick around after the nightly rodeo for performances by award-winning artists.
Houston Police Department Museum
Houston Police Department Headquarters- 1200 Travis St, Houston, TX 77002
Date: Daily
Time: Self Guided tours Hours:
Monday – Friday 10 am to 7 pm
Saturday – Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Cost: Free
The Houston Police Department museum is located in the lobby of HPD headquarters at 1200 Travis, and features unique displays and a memorial wall honoring the ultimate sacrifice made by those officers that gave their lives in the line of duty.
Included among the displays are artifacts from the Honor Guard, SWAT, Mounted Patrol, badges, uniforms and other equipment utilized over the years.
The Health Museum- Free Family Thursday
The Health Museum – 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004
Dates: Weekly on Thursday, until Jan 1, 2027
Time: Free Admission hours: Thursdays 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: Free – Reservation Required
Tickets for Free Family Thursday will be available every Monday morning at 9:00 am for the current week only.
Reservations can only be made for the current week and cannot be made in advance for future dates.
Add-On Activities
Available for purchase at the front desk after reserving free admission online.
The Woodlands
19th Annual Creekwood Fishing Derby
Creekwood Park, 3883 S. Panther Creek Drive, The Woodlands, TX, 77381
Date: March 14, 2026
Time: 8am-10am
Cost: Free
Reel in a great time at the 19th Annual Creekwood Fishing Derby! For this family-friendly event, we’ll bring the bait, and you bring the rods.
Whether you’re casting a line for the first time or you’re a seasoned bass pro, anglers of all experience levels are welcome.
This is a free catch-and-keep event, and thanks to our sponsors, the Woodlands Professional Firefighters Association, your fish can even be gutted and cleaned onsite.
Free T-shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Prizes will be awarded for the longest, heaviest, and smallest fish caught, with measurements provided by the Woodlands Bass Club. Also joining us will be Neighborhood Services with MCSO to pass out some very useful information.
Make this a fun annual tradition for the whole family to enjoy!
*Check Back Often For Spring Break 2026 Activities Updates!*
Note: Some of the attractions may have limited free access, specific free admission days/hours, registration required so it’s always a good idea to check their websites or contact them beforehand for the most up-to-date information.
For Spring & Summer Camps and Activities:
The KD Family Resource Guide!
The Kid’s Directory is the one-stop family resource for Houston & surrounding areas. Providing the best schools, after-school activities, field trips, Spring & Summer Camps and activities, ABA Therapies, medical services, pediatric & family dentistry, museums, libraries, everything for birthday parties, holiday activities & events, festivals, and so much more!
We not only provide resources in Houston but south to Galveston, west to Rosenberg & north to College Station. Resources not only for kids & families but also for those with kids looking for some much needed “me time”.
Need to take a break from the routine to have some fun and create lasting memories? Check our Calendar Of Events for constantly updated fun and exciting activities & events for your kids and family.
We are always updating resources, adding more options & even creating new sections on our website for more resources. So be sure to check back often or just come hang out to read a blog.
The Kid’s Directory is Houston & the surrounding area’s most respected and trusted family resource guide that can ease your life. It covers all the different activities available for families with children of all ages. Ranging from activities, spring/summer & winter camps, academics, pediatricians, dentists, therapy, events to sports, other cognitive activities and more. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
© The Kid’s Directory. Accessing this content you agree to our disclaimer/terms & conditions.
