Free Events & Activities in Galena Park

Free things to do in Galena Park — festivals, library events, park activities, and community happenings. No cost, all fun.

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Stories & Cuentos

In 4 weeks · Wed, May 6, 4:30 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Galena Park Branch Library

Enjoy wonderful stories, sing along to fun songs, and let your little ones play and explore. Every Wednesday at 11:30am. Disfruta de maravillosas historias, canta canciones divertidas y deja que tus pequeños jueguen y exploren. Cada miércoles a las 11:30am.

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Toddler Tuesdays Book Kitty Fairy's Garden Magic

Starts in 2 hrs · Apr 7 – Apr 29 · Discovery Green · Ages Up to 5

Toddlers and their caretakers enjoy a morning of interactive story time, costumed character meet and greets, activities and soft play equipment from Toddler Towns. Plus, expect activities from Collab Lab and Zumbini or Baby Bollywood dance classes!

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Houston Art Car Parade

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM–4:00 AM UTC · Houston Art Car Parade

April 9-12, 2026- Houston, TX - presented by Team Gillman - The world's largest gathering of Art Cars returns for the 39th year, featuring over 250 mobile masterpieces. This annual Houston tradition spans an entire week of events celebrating innovation, imagination, and the drive to create!

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Off the Wall: Yifan Jiang

Happening now · Sep 19 – Sep 5 · Moody Center for The Arts

Yifan Jiang is a Chinese Canadian artist based in New York whose project-driven practice encompasses painting, sculpture, animation, and performance. As a diasporic artist, Jiang’s work examines shared similarities and differences across cultures and belief systems. Her work invokes magical...

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ESL for Adults – Introductory Level

Starts in 8 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Atascocita Branch Library

Learn English in person! ** This class is for Adults (18 years of age or older)** This free class is for adults with little or no English. You will practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Class meets once a week on Tuesdays. The materials are provided by the library at no cost. Time:...

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39th Annual Art Car Parade

In 4 days · Apr 11 – Apr 12

For the 39th year, 250 rolling masterpieces will take over Houston’s streets as more than 300,000 fans cheer them on from the sidelines. The parade, organized by the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, begins at Dallas and Bagby Streets on Allen Parkway, heads into Downtown, circles City Hall,...

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Archway Gallery: Fifty Forward

In 3 days · Apr 11 – May 31 · Archway Gallery

Archway Gallery invites Houstonians and city visitors to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this iconic gallery. The anniversary exhibition, Fifty Forward, pays tribute to the artists who are continuing to build Archway Gallery’s legacy. A striking wall of self-portraits, featuring each of the...

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El álbum incompleto (The Unfinished Album), an Interactive Archive-Based Exhibition by Ana María Caula | 2026 FotoFest Biennial

Happening now · Mar 7 – Apr 19 · Sawyer Yards

Serrano Gallery is proud to present El álbum incompleto (The Unfinished Album), a participatory archival exhibition by writer and researcher Ana María Caula, on view from March 7 through April 18, 2026, as part of the 2026 FotoFest Biennial, Houston’s internationally recognized photography and...

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Books & Bites: Local Author Story Time

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 11, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Spring Branch Memorial Branch Library · Ages 3+

Join us for light refreshments as we welcome a local author for story time fun. Geared for ages 3 and up. This story time will feature author and illustrator, Barbara Browning, a former teacher and Native Houstonian whose titles include Mighty Max Super Dog , Yammie Cat Goes Online , and A House...

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AARP Tax Aide at Barbara Bush

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Barbara Bush Branch Library

Come to the Barbara Bush Library and be assisted by a trained AARP volunteer. Volunteers will be assisting each on Saturdays from 10am - 2pm between February 7th to April 11th (excluding holidays and library closures.) Please make sure you bring a driver’s license, Social Security Card, and any...

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Noon Hour Concert: Jazz Appreciation Month

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 10, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Central Library

In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month, the Joel Haynes Quartet takes the stage in Central Library' s Hamilton Room. Presented courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild . Joel hails from Burlington and was nominated for a National Jazz Award in 2003 and earned two nominations in 2009...

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Yoga Better at Discovery Green

Happening now · Mar 21 – Jun 7 · Discovery Green

A basic vinyasa yoga class for enhanced awareness and a strong, healthy body led by Andria Dugas. This Saturday class is a perfect way to start the weekend strong.

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Wall Drawing Series: Gladys Nilsson

Happening now · Sep 5 – Aug 11 · The Menil Drawing Institute

On view at the Menil Collection is a site-specific work titled "Drawing" by Chicago-based artist Gladys Nilsson (b. 1940). The work is the seventh installment of the museum’s ephemeral Wall Drawing Series and will be on display at the Menil Drawing Institute through August 9, 2026. Known for her...

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"The Gift of Drawing: Cy Twombly"

Happening now · Mar 27 – Aug 11 · The Menil Collection

This exhibition features a selection of some thirty works from a gift to the museum by the Cy Twombly Foundation. The works highlighted in the exhibition cover thirty years of the artist’s activity, from the 1950s to the 1980s and feature a broad range of materials, from graphite to oil paint;...

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Pathway To Citizenship

Thu, May 14, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Jacinto City Branch Library

This citizenship class is exclusively for individuals eligible to complete their naturalization interview in Spanish. For more information, please contact Jessie. Este curso de ciudadanía en línea está dirigido exclusivamente a personas que cumplen los requisitos para realizar su entrevista de...

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Cups for Y'all

Happening now · Mar 21 – Jun 7 · Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Timed with the lead-up to Houston’s world championship soccer matches, Cups for Y’all is a celebratory showcase of contemporary cups—from coffee mugs and tea chawan to ceremonial goblets—exploring how the enduring vessel form continues to evolve through material, use, and imagination. Spanning the..

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Hip Hop Yoga Wednesdays

Happening now · Mar 18 – Jun 26 · Discovery Green

Wednesdays, March 4 – June 24 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at the Anheuser-Busch Stage, Hip Hop Yoga Vibes & Spoken Word Flow is an unforgettable open-air yoga experience where movement, music, and meaning collide. Instructor Alicia Dugar Stephenson infuses every class with lighthearted humor, cultural...

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Afterschool Kids Cooking: Kid-Friendly Sushi

In 4 weeks · Wed, May 6, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Crosby Edith Fae Cook Cole Branch Library

In honor of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we will be making kid-friendly sushi look-alikes with Rice Krispies, Fruit Roll-ups and candy! All supplies provided.

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Community Partner Visit - Hamilton Urban Core

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 7:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Central Library

Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre - Support and services to immigrant and refugee individuals and families with settlement, career guidance, health and related issues.

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'Past, Present, Premiere': An AAPI Celebration With Trio Menil

In 4 weeks · May 3 – May 4 · Asia Society Texas Center

Join Trio Menil for an exciting concert celebrating music by AAPI composers! This family-friendly classical performance will feature works written especially for Trio Menil, beloved classical favorites, and recent hits from Studio Ghibli and K-Pop Demon Hunters. The program will culminate with the..

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Hand Sewing Class

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · La Porte Branch Library · Ages 18+

Join our Hand-sewing Class and create the cutest little bunnies! For ages 18 and up. Free but registration is required. Please register at the circulation desk, online, or call 281-471-4022.

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Live Jazz Music at Dundas

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Central Library

In celebration of National Jazz Appreciation Month, the Darcy Hepner Quartet performs live at the Dundas Branch . Presented courtesy of the Hamilton Musicians' Guild .

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The Yarn Society

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · South Houston Branch Library

Welcome to The Yarn Society! Let's get together and crochet/knit. We enjoy each other's company and even chit chat here and there! Hope to see you here. ♥ ¡Bienvenidos a la sociedad de hilo! Nos juntaremos y tejeremos juntos. Disfrutaremos la compañía de todos y hablaremos también. ¡Los espero! ♥

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Art Car Sneak Peek

In 2 days · Apr 9 – Apr 11 · Discovery Green

This is your chance to view the art cars that will be featured in The Orange Show’s Art Car Parade. Expect live music from Moses Guest and dozens of mobile sculptures to enjoy. This Discovery Green pre-parade tradition lets you admire the cars up close while partying with the artists!

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ANDYROO AND THE ANDYROOIVERSE DINOSAUR PARTY

Sat, Jun 13, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Northwest Branch Library

It's time to sing and dance with Andyroo and the Andyrooniverse at the Dinosaur Party! In this interactive concert, you'll wave your little arms like a T-Rex, run like a Velociraptor, and bop like a Triceratops while Andyroo sings his dinosaur hits from the Mesozoic Era to the modern day. Kids 5-12.

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Preschool Story Time

In 4 weeks · Tue, May 5, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Fairbanks Branch Library · Ages Up to 5

Join your friends and neighbors at the Deanwood library for our weekly preschool story time. We will read stories, sing songs, and have fun! Stories are aimed at 3-5 year-olds, but all children are welcome with adult supervision.