May is truly one of our favorite month’s here at Houston Moms Blog! Cinco de Mayo, Bloom, Mother’s Day, patio weather for dining al fresco, and wrapping up the school year! It’s that perfect temperature when you want to spend all of your time outside before that crazy Houston heat rolls in. You can find me every weekend in May on a patio with some chips and queso while my kids play!
Being that it’s the end of the school year and activities can get a little hectic, it’s also a great time to sneak away for a little mom afternoon with girlfriends! We’ve got you covered on this one! Mark your calendars for May 6th for our annual Bloom Event! Leave the Sunday chores to your partner {or Instacart} and join us for a fun afternoon of food, laughs, SWAG and girl time!
Be sure to also note all of the other fun events happening in and around Houston this month. From a Confetti-filled Cinco de Mayo celebration to Comicpalooza, Family festivals and movie nights, there truly is something for everyone this month in Houston!
May 2nd | 10am – 12pm :: Mommy Mingle Wednesday at the Children’s Museum
Bring your little ones to the Tot Spot at the Children’s Museum of Houston {an exclusive exhibit for children 35 months and under}, and mingle with other mommies during Mommy Mingle Wednesday. Daddies, nannies and caretakers are welcome, too! Plus, enjoy free coffee and breakfast {while supplies last}.
May 5th | 8:30am – 4:30pm :: Houston Dragon Boat Festival
Bring the family out to the Buffalo Bayou as it overflows with 30+ teams celebrating Asian culture. This completely free event will feature various cultural performances, food vendors, live music, and exciting races every 20 minutes. Check out their schedule of events.
May 5th | 9am – 3pm :: Cinco de Mayo Confetti Market
Bring the entire family and spend your Cinco de Mayo at the Confetti Market! Enjoy a live DJ, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Cinco de Mayo themed photo print booth, and a fun Confetti room!!! There will be several amazingly talented vendors and delicious FOOD!! Icing on the cake:: Parking & Entry is 100% FREE!!
May 5th | 11am – 8pm :: Rails and Tails Mudbug Festival
Head north to celebrate all things crawfish as this season draws to a close! Completely family-friendly with a Kids Zone, crawfish “racing”, a boudin ball eating contest, live music, and more. Free parking and admission.
May 6th | 2:00pm – 4:30pm :: Bloom – An Event for New & Expecting Moms in Houston
Houston Moms Blog is thrilled to announce that we are bringing back Bloom for the 4th consecutive year! This exclusive event is geared towards moms {and dads!} who are planning to grow their family, currently expecting, in their first year of motherhood, or fostering/adopting little ones. While tickets aren’t on sale just yet, we encourage you to officially join the event page, share with any new and expecting moms you may know, and get ready for a wonderful afternoon celebrating motherhood. This year, we will be returning to the beautiful Motherhood Center with our gracious title sponsor Next Level Urgent Care to provide an evening of pampering, delicious food, a craving’s bar, informational resources, and of course — plenty of swag and giveaways too. Due to the nature of the event, tickets will be *extremely limited* so grab a ticket NOW!
May 7th – 11th | All day :: Grimaldi’s Offering Teacher Discounts for Teacher Appreciation Week
Mark your calendars for Teacher Appreciation Week and make sure to show your appreciation with lunch or dinner from Grimaldi’s!
May 10th | 6pm – 9pm :: Taste of LaCenterra
Grab a babysitter and enjoy a fun date night at the LaCenterra’s first annual Taste of LaCenterra. There will be small bites from our newest restaurants as well as established favorites, a wine garden with a great selection of wine and beer for purchase, live music and a variety of items to bid on in the silent auction all set in the elegant atmosphere of the courtyard. The first 250 attendees will receive a goody bag filled with giveaways, special offers and discounts. All ticket sales and silent auction proceeds will benefit Katy-based charity Hope Impacts so come enjoy a night out for a good cause!
May 10th | 7pm – 9pm :: Mother’s Day Flower Bar
Make & Take! Get step-by-step instructions to create a beautiful arrangement for or with your Mom {or the one that loves you like a Mom} to celebrate her special day!
May 12th | 8pm – 10pm :: Movie Under the Moon at Sugar Land Town Square
Bring your family, friends and lawn chairs to the plaza at Sugar Land Town Square to enjoy a FREE Movie Under the Moon. This month’s movie is Cars 3, a guaranteed hit for the entire family.
May 18th | 10:30am :: Sensory-Friendly Student Matinee for Ballet Hispanico
Ballet Hispánico, a “strong ambassador of not just Latino culture but of dance itself” brings its bold and eclectic brand of contemporary dance with an all-Latina choreographer program. Don’t miss the opportunity for the sensory-friendly student matinee.
May 19th | 6am – 12pm :: Summer Kickoff Free Kids Fishing Tournament
Meet at the 61st Street Fishing Pier in Galveston for this fun & free kids fishing tournament!
May 19th | 11am – 4pm :: AsiaFest 2018
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with AsiaFest, Asia Society Texas Center’s annual family event featuring community performances, fusion cuisine, creative activities, local vendors, and more!
May 19th | 11am – 6pm :: Honky Tonk Chili Challenge in Tomball
The annual Honky Tonk Chili Challenge will fill Tomball’s old downtown depot plaza with the smell of award winning chili and sounds of old style, two-steppin’ Country music. Enjoy a variety of vendors, a kids zone and more along with free parking and admission.
May 19th-20th | 10am – 5pm :: Minefaire: The Ultimate Minecraft Fan Experience
Calling all Minecraft fans! Get ready to meet many of your favorite YouTubers, participate in build battles, witness amazing stage performances, participate in the Minecraft Costume Contest, learn from leading Minecraft Education experts, visit the one-of-a-kind marketplace, and much more!
May 20th | 12:30pm – 2:30pm :: Houston Surrogate Info Session & Meet Up at Hermann Park
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a surrogate or wanted to learn more about the process, this free event is a casual gathering hosted by a former Circle Surrogate to answer questions, share stories, and get to know women in your area. Feel free to bring a friend and your kids. Light lunch and snacks will be served.
May 25th – 27th | Various Times :: Comicpalooza at George R. Brown Convention Center
With over 2,000 hours of entertaining activities and over 1.2 million square feet of event space at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, 2018 is not only Comipalooza’s tenth anniversary, but it will be the best show to date!
May 26th | 10am – 4pm :: Camp Day Open House at Carolina Creek Christian Camps
Our friends and sponsors will hold their annual Camp Day to prepare for the summer fun ahead! Enjoy free food and fun in their picturesque locale just north of Houston in Huntsville. Situated on 440 acres of waterfront property, your kids kindergarten through 12th grade will love learning about all that CCCC has to offer. Call to RSVP and for more details on the day!
May 26th | 10am – 5pm :: Avengers Assemble!
Rise to the challenge and answer the call! We invite you to wear your best superhero outfit and unleash your superpowers alongside Thor, Captain America, and Black Widow during our Avengers Assemble! Fan celebration event!
May 26th | 1pm – 5pm :: FUNomenal Family Festival
Head to Discovery Green for the day for family fun with rides, games, activities and more. Headliners Born in a Taxi of Australia presents the Curious Game, a chess game that comes to life with pomp, ceremony and silly characters. In addition, there will be special appearances by some of your favorite characters and kids can have a blast in one of three Foam Parties thanks to Lone Star Parties and Houston Party Rental, roll around in hamster balls and more! Houston Party Rental will also bring exciting rides for the kids such as a Dual Zip-line, Ferris Wheel, Airborne Adventure, Wrecking Ball Ride, Bungee Trampoline and many more.
May 28th | 10am – 1pm :: Memorial Day Ceremony in Sugar Land
Honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed it all for our country at this sacred ceremony at Sugar Land’s Memorial Park. There will be a flag ceremony, patriotic music, and onsite military exhibits. This event is free and open to the public with children encouraged to attend.
Looking for more? Check out these links…
2018 Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps
Top Houston Area Bluebonnet Sightings
Top 30 Family-Friendly Patios in Houston
Best Baby Registries in Houston
50 Family-Friendly Restaurants in Greater Houston
Houston’s Best Family-Friendly Brunch Spots
Please Note :: While we make every effort to crosscheck current links and event details on our guides, we always encourage you to do the same before making final plans. If details are missing or incorrect, please let us know so that we can make every attempt to correct them. And if you know of any other events happening this month, include them in the comments to keep the list going!
