Family Fun Events
Rodeo Parade
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo puts on an annual Rodeo Parade to kick off the Rodeo season. We invite children and young adults, ages 0-22 years old, who are blind or visually impaired and their families to join us for this exciting parade. Families meet at The Lighthouse before heading downtown for the parade. The Rodeo Parade Committee provides breakfast and lunch with the help of sponsors. Audio descriptors are available to describe the floats and parade festivities. For more information regarding the Rodeo Parade, please call the Recreation Department at 713-284-8417.
Beeping Easter Egg Hunt
The Lighthouse of Houston’s Beeping Easter Egg Hunt is one of the biggest events of the year. Children, ages 0-13 years old, who are blind or visually impaired and their families are invited to The Lighthouse before Easter to enjoy music, games, food, and special appearances from the bunnies, Pinky and Sweetie. The annual Beeping Easter Egg Hunt is adapted with beeping eggs for children who are blind or visually impaired. Sighted siblings have the opportunity to enjoy alternate activities while the Beeping Egg Hunt takes place. For more information regarding the Beeping Easter Egg Hunt, please call the Recreation Department at 713-284-8417.
Halloween Carnival
The Lighthouse of Houston hosts an annual Halloween Carnival for children, ages 0-13 years old, who are blind or visually impaired and their families. The Halloween Carnival offers adapted carnival games, music, food, and even a hay ride. For more information regarding the Halloween Carnival, please call the Recreation Department at 713-284-8417.
Parents’ Day Out
The Lighthouse of Houston hosts an annual holiday celebration in December for children, ages 0 to 13 years old, who are blind or visually impaired and their siblings. Children will enjoy games, crafts, lunch, and much more, giving their parents an opportunity to run holiday errands. For more information regarding Parents’ Day Out, please call the Recreation Department at 713-284-8417.