Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in houston, TX

Out and About in Houston 7-2 to 7-5-2009

July 02, 2009

The Star Spangled Red White and Blue Fourth of July edition!

As usual, Houston offers many opportunities for families to enjoy the 4th!

Freedom Over Texas

1113 Vine St‎
Houston, TX 77002‎
(713) 752-0314‎

Houston’s 4th of July Festival at Eleanor Tinsley Park us the official celebration of Houston. It boasts the nation’s largest land-based firework display, a mini auto show, volleyball tournament, beer garden, and sensational performance by Texas’ own Clay Walker. The gala begins at 4:00 pm and concludes at 10:00 pm with a fireworks show set to a soundtrack of classic American music.

A Star-Spangled Salute: Houston Symphony

Miller Outdoor Theatre
100 Concert Drive‎
Houston, TX 77030‎
(713) 284-8351

‎Celebrate Independence Day in style with the Houston Symphony led by Michael Krajewski. Experience Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture as well as a host of all-American favorite tunes at Houston’s Miller Outdoor Theater. Concert is immediately followed by a fireworks display.

Bayou Bend July 4th Celebration

Bayou Bend
1 Westcott St‎
Houston, TX 77007-7009‎
(713) 639-7750‎

This 4th of July celebration includes a live reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. Celebrations begin at 1:00 pm and include early-American themed performances, crafts, a puppet show and a chance to sign a large replica of the Declaration of Independence.

And more...

Kemah Boardwalk---fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

SplashTown Spectacular---fireworks  display begins at dark.

4th of July Fireworks Cruise---$79.00 adults and $49.00 children