Kids & Families Organization Categories

5th Ward Cultural Arts District

Established in January 2020, the 5th Ward Cultural Arts District located in Houston’s Historic 5th Ward community is one large masterpiece. It is a place where art is a way of living, from its food, music, and sculptures; to its Historic buildings and gathering spaces like the Historic Deluxe Theater or the Iconic live music venue Club Matinee (Cotton Club of the South.) The 5th Ward Cultural Arts District is a living cultural arts destination and the center of Houston’s African American history and culture.

Broadway Performing Arts Studio (BPAS)

Educational ; Kids & Families ; Nonprofit ; Theatre

The Broadway Performing Arts Studio specializes in technique-based training, preparing our students for a career in the performing arts and allowing them to grow into the performer they strive to become. BPAS is a Non Profit 501(c)3 Pearland/Houston Texas Based Theatre Company.

Buffalo Bayou Partnership

Environmental ; Festivals ; History/Heritage ; Kids & Families ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Sports/Outdoor ; Visual Arts/Museum

Buffalo Bayou Partnership (BBP) is the non-profit organization revitalizing and transforming Buffalo Bayou, Houston’s most significant natural resource.

Clann Kelly School of Irish Dance

Dance ; Educational ; Kids & Families ; Traditional Arts

About Clann Kelly Clann Kelly (meaning Kelly Family in Irish) is an Irish dancing school established in 2016 and is registered with An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha, The Irish Dancing Commission, in Dublin, Ireland. We teach both boys and girls—ages 5 to adult—the steps, rhythms and movements of Irish dancing. This dance form is an excellent way for children and adults both to stay active and strong. From our smallest beginners to our champions, Clann Kelly dancers strive for excellence both on stage and in the classroom. Though competition is not a requirement for attendance, Clann Kelly encourages dancers to compete at the appropriate level with Anna’s guidance. Our Teacher Anna Kelly has been dancing nearly her entire life, beginning her journey in Irish dancing at age seven. Anna took Irish dancing throughout her childhood and early adulthood in Houston and New Orleans, beginning with Southern Region pioneer Paul Tynan. After Paul’s passing, she began dancing with Colm O’Maoileidigh, where she danced for more than 20 years. During her dancing days she also had the good fortune to study under such teachers as Eimir Ni Mhaoileidigh, New Orleanian Mary Ann McGrath Swaim, and Michael Smith. In her competitive career, Anna advanced to Open Championships, the premiere level of Irish dancing. She attended the Southern Region Oireachtas for three years and qualified for the World Championships each time, representing the Southern Region by dancing at the Worlds in Belfast, Ireland in 2004. After working as an assistant teacher for many years, Anna took the TCRG exam, an exhaustive test to become a registered Irish dancing teacher, in October 2014 and passed on the first try. Today she is the owner and founder of Clann Kelly and is excited to share her love of Irish dancing with her hometown. Values Clann Kelly seeks to present an atmosphere for learning Irish dancing that is positive, healthy and fosters friendships between all our dancers. Our school’s name was chosen because we truly believe that when you enter Clann Kelly, you’re not just gaining a dance school—you’re gaining an extended family. “Nothing Without Labour” is the motto of County Down, where Anna’s mother’s side of the family is from, as well as the unofficial school motto. We know that each medal or trophy earned at a competition is a reflection of the hard work our students put in during their class and practice time. By making the most of every lesson, our classes not only teach traditional Irish dancing, but also the value of healthy work ethic, determination, and discipline. In the competitive arena, Clann Kelly dancers are expected to display the highest degree of good sportsmanship—humble in victory, and gracious in defeat.

Diaz Music Institute

Festivals ; Kids & Families ; Music ; Nonprofit

Mission Honoring The Past, Living The Present , Dreaming The Future Create opportunities thru music education for all children of any culture and any income level with the potential of developing a professional career in the music industry. History Established in 2000 by Jose Antonio Diaz, Diaz Music Institute (DMI) boasts a rigorous and rewarding learning opportunity of the highest quality. Considered to be the top Hispanic music organization of it’s kind, DMI’s innovative programming developed by Artistic Director Jose Antonio Diaz has garnered interest and rave reviews across the world. DMI plays an active role in establishing partnerships with schools and other organizations in the city’s lower income neighborhoods. DMI has developed four programs to serve the need of the Houston area communities: Caliente, the repertoire ensemble for the Institute Noché Caliente an evening music festival Summer Music Workshop Holiday Latin Jazz Fest Accolades Twice selected by the National Arts and Humanities Program Award as a finalist. 100 % high school student graduation. DMI’s youth group “Caliente” has performed the Midwest Clinic, Oregon Music Educators Association, MENC, Jazz Education Network, Texas Bandmasters Association, and Texas Music Educators Association. Recognized as one of the best Hispanic Arts Organizations in the City of Houston by Houston’s KPRC (Local 2) television station. Founder and Artistic Director Jose Antonio Diaz is a Grammy Top 10 Finalist for the Music Educator and was selected as a Jefferson Awardee.

Downtown Aquarium

Kids & Families ; Special Events

Downtown Aquarium is the product of redeveloping two downtown Houston landmarks – Fire Station No. 1 and the Central Waterworks Building. This magnificent six-acre entertainment and dining complex is a 500,000-gallon aquatic wonderland, home to over 200 species of aquatic life from around the globe. With a full-service restaurant, an upscale bar, a fully equipped ballroom, aquatic & geographic exhibits, shopping and a variety of amusements, Downtown Aquarium has it all!

Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center

When you step into the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC, you’ll find a center filled with remarkable people, dedicated volunteers and a wide-array of year-round programs, activities and special events. At the J, we’re committed to enriching the lives of our members and the community. For over seventy years, the J has been a place where families and individuals come together for friendship, affiliation and socialization in a safe and welcoming environment. Throughout our buildings, you will find a committed staff working together to provide our members and guests with quality experiences, excellent service and a sense of belonging.

Feed The Future Forward

Educational ; Kids & Families ; Nonprofit

All for lunch, lunch for all! Feed the Future Forward, Inc. wants to ensure that every student enrolled in school is provided a healthy nutritious lunch regardless of his or her economic status. Feed the Future Forward, Inc. also wants to educate and inform all parents/guardians of available lunch programs, qualification requirements for each, and financial obligations throughout the school year. Finally, Feed the Future Forward, Inc. wants to supplement funds where student accounts are delinquent so hot meals are provided to all students without discrimination. No child should be humiliated in the lunch line. No child should be subjected to discussions about delinquent balances. No child left behind in the lunch line.

Fuente Collective

Association/Club/Group ; Educational ; Festivals ; Kids & Families ; Poetry & Literature ; Special Events ; Traditional Arts ; Visual Arts/Museum

Experimentation, Collaboration, and Hyrbidity in Writing and Other Arts Through On-location and Online Retreats Work out your artistic brain. Explore your creative boundaries. Deepen your art through collaboration. Commit to your artistic growth. (Re)claim the time and space for your artistic work. We offer half-day and day long retreats and creative events for adults and kids, both on-location and online. For our full programming calendar, visit our website. Contact us at info@fuenteco.com.

Gulf Coast Reads

Kids & Families ; Poetry & Literature

Gulf Coast Reads: On the Same Page is an annual regional reading initiative focused on promoting the simultaneous reading or listening to a selected title by those living along the upper Texas Gulf Coast. Each year, a representative committee of librarians selects a title that has a broad appeal to adults in our communities, is recognized in authoritative and professional journals, is available in multiple formats from print to downloadable content, and preferably, is available in multiple languages. The title should also lend itself to related programming about the themes or subjects within. The reading initiative’s goal is to encourage our communities to read the same title during the month of October in order to encourage readers to come together in discussions about it with neighbors, co-workers, friends and their families, as well as in classrooms and in libraries throughout the region. ;

Harambee Art Gallery

Arts Council/Alliance ; Educational ; Environmental ; History/Heritage ; Individual Artist ; Kids & Families ; Special Events

The Harambee Art Gallery is a fine art gallery focused on advancing environmental art by promoting the use of recycled materials in art and design. Founded by Environmental Artist, Charles Washington and Master Educator/Artist, Gail Mebane. The gallery hosts individual artists shows, group shows, classes, and special events.

HealthCorps

Kids & Families ; Nonprofit

Our mission is to implement an innovative in-school model that inspires teens to make healthier choices for themselves and their families.

HITS Theatre

Dance ; Film & Video ; Kids & Families ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Theatre

Nestled in the Houston Heights, HITS Theatre empowers youth in grades K-12 through educational theater classes in acting, singing, dancing, and production. For over 40 years, HITS’ compassionate approach engages student creators in professional training to find their passion and raise their unique voice. HITS Theatre is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive safe space using eco-conscious practices, mindful techniques, and fanciful storytelling. We believe this in-depth experience in the performing arts fosters creativity, confidence, and social-emotional learning―on and off stage.

HITS Theatre

Dance ; Educational ; Kids & Families ; Nonprofit ; Theatre ; Visual Arts/Museum

HITS Theatre’s mission is to educate, train, and inspire students by providing professional-level performing arts programs in a collaborative culturally diverse environment allowing for personal growth and the highest level of skill development and artistry for Houston’s youth. In 1980, Carolyn Franklin, an experienced actor, director, and teacher, founded a school on the second floor of an office building. She called it Houston Upstairs Theatre School. Four years later, when the school moved into its theater in The Heights, it became known simply as HITS. For more than three decades, HITS has been helping students achieve life skills through stage skills, addressing the need for a quality performing arts education while providing a nurturing and affirming environment for young people to learn and grow as performers and individuals. Educating youth in the performing arts is the primary purpose of HITS Theatre. At HITS we strive to instill in students the four C’s – critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication. With affirmations and a strong sense of ensemble leading the way in every class, our key goals are to serve our students’ personal development and growth as both performers and individuals, while continuing to produce quality shows for everyone to enjoy. Today, HITS is one of the leading performing arts education organizations for youth in the Houston metropolitan area. Classes teach more than learning techniques of singing, dancing, and acting. We aim to transform students into disciplined team players, creative thinkers, and confident communicators – important 21st-century skills needed to compete in our complex and diverse global economy. While many of our alumni have pursued careers in the performing arts, many more have used the stage skills and confidence they developed at HITS to become successful in various other professional careers, ranging from medicine, engineering, human services, education, legal services, business management and much more.

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Educational ; Kids & Families ; Museums

The Houston Museum of Natural Science was founded in 1909 on the idea that science can enhance everyone’s lives. We continue to pursue our mission in every project, program and exhibition. In fact, over half a million school children visit on field trips every year, including every fourth and seventh grade class in Houston Independent School District. As one of the most heavily attended museums in the United States, and a favorite thing to do in Houston, HMNS at Hermann Park has five floors of permanent exhibits, spanning astronomy, space science, Native American culture, paleontology, energy, chemistry, geology, seashells and Texas wildlife, alongside a slew of rotating special exhibitions. HMNS also houses three other venues: the Burke Baker Planetarium, Wortham Giant Screen Theatre and Cockrell Butterfly Center. The Museum also maintains two satellite facilities: The George Observatory in Fort Bend County, which houses one of the largest public telescopes in the country; and the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land, which has exhibits on dinosaurs, physics and a newly opened Hall of Technology.

Iconoclast

Educational ; Kids & Families ; Nonprofit ; Poetry & Literature

Iconoclast is a writing, visual arts and performance program based in Houston, Texas that gives young creative minds from disadvantaged situations a chance to speak out through poetry, visual and performance art. Iconoclast is a non-profit organization. 100% of donations go toward helping young artists express themselves.

ImagineNation Theatre

Kids & Families ; Theatre

If you are a young adult age 14-21—Welcome Home! ImagineNation Theatre is designed specifically for you and others like you. We will experience life and life challenges together through traditional and challenging (“edgy”) stage productions such as musicals and non-musicals. We will unify, bond, laugh, share, and love each other. Be part of “The Nation” who value the experience behind the stage as well as the experience on the stage.

Indian Film Festival of Houston, Inc.

Festivals ; Film & Video ; Kids & Families ; Media ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Visual Arts/Museum

The 13th Indian Film Festival of Houston (IFFH) returns as an in-person event on October 22-23, 2021 at the Asia Society Texas Center offering a unique opportunity to learn about India’s multi-faceted culture and long history of film-making. IFFH 2021 will showcase a combination of feature films, shorts and documentaries and will offer jury awards for the Best Films. The Indian Film Festival of Houston, Inc. (IFFH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to creating a greater appreciation of Indian cinema and culture by showcasing quality films that honor entertainment performers and film-makers. Since 2009, the Indian Film Festival of Houston has become established as an integral part of Houston’s art and entertainment culture, with Houston Press readers voting the Indian Film Festival of Houston as the ‘Best Film Festival of Houston’. IFFH is a calendar event in Houston bringing film-makers, guests and visitors not only from Texas and Louisiana, but from across the nation, as well as, people come from all over the globe – Mexico, India, France, Germany, Argentina, Italy and Morocco. As background on the level of films screened at IFFH, several films that have earned recognition from the higher echelons of the film industry including the Oscars: In 2009, the documentary SMILE PINKI awarded Best Documentary, IFFH 2009, also won the Oscar for ‘Best Documentary, (Short Subject)’ In 2010, the feature film UDAAN awarded Best Picture, IFFH 2010, also won an unprecedented 7 major awards at the Filmfare Awards, India’s equivalent to the Oscars In 2011, the feature film I AM KALAM awarded Best Picture, IFFH 2011, received critical acclaim at Cannes, Berlin and other film festivals In 2012, feature film GATTU, was commended by critics and film reviewers all over the world, including the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival In 2013, feature film THE GOOD ROAD, India’s official entry for the Oscars In 2014, internationally acclaimed feature film CITYLIGHTS premiered in the USA at IFFH In 2015, the short film DUM DUM DEEGA DEEGA awarded Best Short, IFFH 2015, went on to win 5 major awards at the Filmfare Awards, including People’s Choice In 2016, the Indian Film Festival of Houston (IFFH) featured several films with great cultural impact extolling some extraordinary stories of common folk. The films were screened in the state-of-the-art Brown Auditorium at the Asia Society Texas Center in Houston’s historic Museum District. Among the films that stood out was a documentary, DRIVING WITH SELVI, directed by Elisa Paloschi and two feature films, BORN TO RUN – BUDHIA SINGH, directed by Soumendra Padhi and WAITING, directed by Anu Menon. In 2017, the feature film, KSHITIJ – THE HORIZON, produced by a local film producer, was awarded Best Feature Film, IFFH 2017, and went on to win Best Film Award at India’s equivalent of the Oscars, as well as, at IFFI, International Film Festival of India (one of the oldest film festivals) and an award from UNESCO . In 2018, the documentary film, SHALOM BOLLYWOOD – THE UNTOLD STORY OF INDIAN CINEMA, was awarded Best Documentary Film, IFFH 2018 and was also recognized at the Jewish International Film Festival and the Mumbai International Film Festival. In 2019, the feature film, THE LAST COLOR, was awarded the Best Feature Film and was also up for consideration as India’s entry to the 92nd Oscars in 2019. In 2020, the 12th Indian Film Festival of Houston was not held due to COVID.

Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston

Dance ; Educational ; Festivals ; History/Heritage ; Kids & Families ; Library ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Poetry & Literature ; Special Events ; Theatre ; Traditional Arts ; Visual Arts/Museum

The IHCH mission is to disseminate and preserve the rich Hispanic culture, and to highlight the historical, linguistic, scientific, and artistic achievements of Hispanics or Latin-Americans, particularly Hispanics and Latin-Americans residing in Houston, Texas.

Murder By Chocolate

Food/Drink ; Kids & Families ; Special Events ; Theatre

Family Friendly Mystery Theater and Coffee shop! Interactive Mystery Dinner Theater, Whodunnit Dessert Theater, Close up Comedy Magic show, an Escape the room and try to stop a time bomb and Coffee shop!

Performing Arts Houston

Dance ; Educational ; Film & Video ; Foundation ; Kids & Families ; Music ; Nonprofit ; Special Events ; Theatre ; Traditional Arts

Performing Arts Houston connects audiences with exceptional artists through diverse performances and learning experiences. We ignite and cultivate passion for the performing arts and together we explore the vast landscape of artistic expression to discover new understanding about ourselves, create community, inspire dialogue, and enrich our world. We amplify ideas, performances, and experiences that spark conversation, create dialogue, and make lasting impressions. Together, we discover, grow, and flourish.

Prelude Music Foundation

Educational ; Kids & Families ; Music ; Nonprofit

By bringing the quality, research-based music and movement curriculum Music Together® to early childhood centers throughout Houston, the Prelude Music Foundation supports children’s development during the most formative years of their lives. Our dynamic, high-impact program uses music as the tool to advance the cognitive, academic, and musical development of young children at home, in schools, and in communities. Our trained early childhood music specialists lead classrooms in a weekly music class. In addition, through professional development workshops, parent education classes, and family engagement opportunities, we equip teachers and parents with tools and information on how music stimulates the brain and supports children’s development. Our program is versatile, rooted in developmentally appropriate practice, and supports the five early learning domains. We promote interpersonal connection and create a joyful, accepting, and stimulating learning environment while nurturing every child’s innate musicality.

Primary Paint Party - Prime Art Gallery

Commercial Business ; Festivals ; Individual Artist ; Kids & Families ; Museums ; Music ; Poetry & Literature ; Special Events ; Visual Arts/Museum

Primary Paint Party, located in Houston, Texas, is an amazing creative space for artists of all skill levels. Our instructors specialize in making art classes fun! We host private paint and sip parties, and large group skills classes for adults and kids. All events are themed and include a tour of Prime Art Gallery. Prime Art Gallery is home to mixed media artist Tasha Felder. Prime Art Gallery also features exhibits, installations and consigned work from artists around the world. Primary Paint Party – Prime Art Gallery is a one of a kind creative space and Art Gallery, it is a top things-to-do attraction when visiting Houston, TX.

Public Poetry

Festivals ; Film & Video ; Kids & Families ; Library ; Nonprofit ; Poetry & Literature

Public Poetry showcases the enduring power of poetry. We pay poets for their work and initiate collaborative partnerships that enrich the cultural economy, delivering poetry to audiences in Houston and beyond. Our vision is to explore the power of poetry to spread appreciation and enjoyment of poetry in Houston and beyond; to bring high quality poetry events to public venues; to promote a diverse mix of poetry including academia, spoken word, youth, featuring well-regarded local poets, as well as regional and national voices, and to increase awareness of poetry’s varied forms and applications for non-poets and poets alike.

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