18th Annual Children’s Festival

Get ready for Grammy Award nominee Justin Roberts and The Not Ready for Naptime Players, star performers at the 18th Annual Children’s Festival. There’s a slew of entertainment on the schedule for this year’s festival, including singer/actor Zendaya, Hobey Ford’s Golden Rod Puppets Tales for the Young, Gizmo Guys and Kid Power: Operation Lunch Line in 3-D. Doc McStuffins even makes an appearance. Puppet shows, science shows, activity tents and fun zones help keep the festivities going all day. While kids are enjoying the shows, parents can visit with representatives from local child-centric services and find out about more family-friendly entertainment and service options in the area.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins. For information, call 281-364-3024 or visit woodlandscenter.org. $8.

Sat., Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 10, 12-5 p.m., 2013