Littles Weekly - May 1, 2025
May the 4th, Mother's Day Crafts, MFAH Family Day, + More!
Star Wars Events: All Weekend
Get ready for all the May the “4th” Be with You events:
Thursday, May 1, 7pm: A New Hope Movie Night at Talyard Brewing with trivia contest at 6pm, pizza special and more, free
Saturday, May 3, 10am-12:30pm: May the 4th Be With You LEGO Pop Up at Pearl Fincher MFA (free event)
Saturday, May 3, 8pm: Star Wars Movie on the Galveston Strand (they don’t actually specify which movie, haha), free
Sunday, May 4, 9am-5pm: May the Fourth Be With You day at Children’s Museum Houston
Mother’s Day Kids Craft at Buchanan’s Plants
Saturday, May 3, 10-11am// Buchanan’s Plants, 611 East 11th St.
A cute and easy (and affordable!) craft to gift for Mother’s Day. Buchanan’s is hosting a craft hour to make mom or a special grown-up a keepsake tote bag this Mother’s Day! Tickets are $5 per craft, for kids ages 10 and under. Tickets here.
HCCC Hands-On Houston Craft for All Ages
Saturday, May 3, 11am-3pm// Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, 4848 Main St.
A free craft every month! Join metalsmith and former resident artist Edward Lane McCartney to learn fold-forming. Shape a stunning copper leaf by folding the metal and forming the edge to create an organic texture and curve, and create a unique handcrafted necklace to wear. Details here.
Trail Mix at M-K-T
Saturday, May 3, 10am-11am// Wave Deck, Trailside, 600 N Shepherd Dr.
The party just for kids! Sing and move along to original kids' songs from Andyroo, enjoy a magic show, sample Mendocino Farm, and crafts! Free, bring sunscreen! Details here.
Tomfoolery Turns 10
Saturday, May 3, 1-3pm// Tomfoolery Toys, 4854 Beechnut St.
Tomfoolery is one of our favorite local toy stores - and love to support local small businesses! Stop by Saturday and enjoy cupcakes provided by The Crumby Bakeshop, free drawings, a raffle (with proceeds going to the DePelchin Children’s Center!), a Bestie Bracelet Bar by Sunshine Art Space, and more. Details here.
Pix on the Plaza at City Place: The Sandlot
Saturday, May 3, 8:25pm// 1250 Lake Plaza Dr, Spring
A free screening of 90s classic The Sandlot. While supplies last, complimentary ballpark snacks! Details here.
Blackwood Skyfarm Spring Fest at POST
Sunday, May 4, 2-6pm// POST, 401 Franklin
POST’s rooftop SkyFarm is turning 3! Great chance to go visit if you haven’t checked it out yet! Spring Fest activities include making seed papers and herb bundles, farm tours at 3pm, 4pm, & 5pm, a chef demo from 2-4pm, DIY cookie kits, market, plant starters, giveaways, and more. RSVP requested.
Bring the whole family to The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston this Sunday, May 4 for
Islamic Arts Family Day! From 1-4 p.m., enjoy these all-ages activities, taking inspiration from the Museum’s Art of the Islamic Worlds collection:
Arabic Calligraphy Artists demonstrate the art of Arabic calligraphy and offer complimentary name writing
Ceramic Painting Iznik pottery is a decorated ceramic from Turkey - observe this delicate process and paint your own ceramic tile
Ebru Paper Marbling Watch as artists create intricate patterns and designs, and use this fascinating technique to create your own art
Enjoy traditional music and dance performances presented by the Ismaili Council for Southwestern USA
Go on a scavenger hunt in the Museum to find works of art in the Hossein Afshar Galleries for Art of the Islamic Worlds
Chai tea and special treats from Cafe Leonelli are available for purchase
This event is included with general admission (which is free for children 12 and under and for members daily!), and will take place throughout the Kinder building and in the Law building. Using the colorful tunnels to get to the different buildings is always a hit for kids!
Thank you to The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, for sponsoring this Newsletter! As always, all opinions are my own.
