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Best Family Shows from September 17 - November 17

in Houston

A Christmas Carol at Hubbard Stage

A Christmas Carol

Penny-pinching and bad-tempered old miser Ebenezer Scrooge goes on the adventure of his life in Charles Dicken's perennial holiday favorite, returning to the Hubbard Stage this year in this revitalized production from Rob Melrose, directed by Amber D. Gray. Magic, merriment, and music abound as Mr. Scrooge is visited by three ghosts, each ready to teach him a lesson he'll never forget!

Disney On Ice: Frozen and Encanto at NRG Stadium

Disney On Ice: Frozen and Encanto

Disney on Ice returns in this brand new spectacular that features characters and adventures from two of the studios' most popular recent animations- Frozen and Encanto! With sing-a-longs, feats of incredible ice-skating, and breathtaking acrobatics, this exciting new show brings the magic of both movies to life, offering an unforgettable live experience the whole family will love!

Nov 14 - 17

NRG Stadium

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Peter Pan at Sarofim Hall

Peter Pan

Second star on the left and straight on til morning! Prepare to soar with Peter Pan, the musical, based on the magical play by JM Barrie. The story of the boy who never grew up and his wonderful home, Neverland, Peter Pan will always be the ultimate childhood dream! Befriending fairies and battling nefarious pirates, when Peter flies in through Wendy Darling's window, there is no predicting what sort of enchanting adventure is to follow.

The Play That Goes Wrong at Crighton Theatre

The Play That Goes Wrong

Welcome to the opening night of 'The Murder at Haversham Manor' where students of the Cornley University Drama Society are attempting to stage this 1920s production. However, everything that can go wrong is and the opening night is quickly going from bad to disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can't play dead and actors who trip over everything they struggle to get to their final curtain call.

Kidz Bop Kids at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Kidz Bop Kids

Akin to the Mickey Mouse Club, Kidz Bop is the Number One band in children's music, churning out family-friendly versions of today's pop hits, sung by the industry's future stars. The Kidz Bop Kids current line-up are heading out on tour and bringing their effervescent, feel-good music along for the ride!

Sesame Street Live - Say Hello at Smart Financial Center

Sesame Street Live - Say Hello

Sesame Street is back on the road with this brand-new live show! Join favorites Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, Elmo and more for an exciting all-singing, all-dancing spectacular, plus some great surprises as this exciting production takes to a stage near you! One of the most beloved children's shows in the world, Sesame Street has been running since 1969, presenting educational content in an entertaining and memorable way.

Disney Junior Live On Tour at Smart Financial Center

Disney Junior Live On Tour

Hey kids, Mickey's back and he's brought all his friends. This fall, Disney Jr. will be making its way around the United States in the Let's Play Live tour, and will be bringing all your little ones' favorite characters to a stage near you. And if that's not enough, for the first time Ariel and SuperKitties Bitsy will be joining Mickey on stage for dances and songs. Perfect for preschoolers and the whole family, make this your first experience of where the magic begins with the House of Mouse!

Gold Over America Tour - Simone Biles at Toyota Center

Gold Over America Tour - Simone Biles

Featuring Simone Biles, Shilese Jones, Mlanie Johanna de Jesus dos Santos, Fred Richard and many more athletes to come - the incredible power of gymnastics takes the spotlight in this electrifying celebration of the sport hosted by five-time Olympic champion Simone Biles. Expect a thrilling showcase of inspiring talent that brings you closer to the action like never before. Following the roaring success of Gold Over America 2021 this stunning display of sport returns, bringing the power of resilience, hope and seriously impressive moves!

Coco In Concert at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

Coco In Concert

Upon its release in early 2018, the rollicking musical adventure Coco not only paid a tender tribute to the proud traditions of Mexico but turned out to be a box office smash hit that revitalized the historic animation studio Pixar. It now comes to vivid life in your town replete with a special live HD screening and a live orchestral accompaniment!

Paw Patrol at Sarofim Hall

Paw Patrol

Forget Thunderbirds! Every child knows that if you're in need of rescue, you call Paw Patrol. The hugely successful Nickelodeon show follows the adventures of a group of brave canines, led by German Shepard Chase and tech-savvy 10-year-old Ryder, who make it their mission to help anyone in need. In 2016 Paw Patrol headed out on its first ever live action stage tour - and now the fun continues year after year! Expect to see all your favorite characters brought to life with the help of great costumes, video projections and upbeat music taken from the programme.