Family fun: Things to do with the kiddos this week

Cat Day celebration atÂ El Gato Coffeehouse, will take place this weekend. Cat Day celebration atÂ El Gato Coffeehouse, will take place this weekend. Photo: Courtesy Photo Photo: Courtesy Photo Image 1 of / 14 Caption Close Family fun: Things to do with the kiddos this week 1 / 14 Back to Gallery

Meowvie Night

A cat-themed movie night at El Gato Coffeehouse.

When: 6-8 p.m. Friday

Where: 508 Pecore, Suite A

Information: $15-$18; facebook.com/events/532106973806234

Circo Avenida

Acrobats and contortionists perform along the Avenida downtown.

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney

Information:discoverygreen.com

Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie's Doorway to Magic

This live show brings all the best Disney characters to life on stage, from long-term staples like Mickey, Minnie and Goofy, to more modern favorites like Tinker Bell, Rapunzel, Aladdin, Buzz Lightyear and many more.

When: 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday, noon and 3 p.m. Sunday

Where: NRG Arena, 1 NRG Park

Tickets: $15-$35; disneylive.com/mickey-and-minnies-doorway-to-magic

Salsa á Latte!

Kaffeine Coffee at Museum Park and Strictly Street Salsa will host a family-friendly afternoon of salsa dancing class and lattes.

When: 2-6 p.m. Saturday

Where: 5225 Almeda

Information: facebook.com/events/1703530146375770

Skate with Story Book Stars

Story book stars will be on hand at Discovery Green to skate with kids.

When: 5 p.m. Saturday

Where: 500 McKinney

Tickets: $14; discoverygreen.com

Lifetime Commitment Day 5k

A 5k run at CityCentre, promoting health, happiness and a more active life.

When: 10 a.m. Monday

Where: 800 Town and Country

Tickets: $35; citycentrehouston.com

Brasil's Garage Sale

The Bodega showroom next door to Cafe Brasil will be filled with one-of-a-kind finds for sale, including art, furniture, books, vintage clothing and jewelry.

When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday

Where: 2608 Dunlavy

Information: facebook.com/events/774242936111490

Kidtastic on The Square

Children's activities and entertainment, featuring Andyroo and the AndyRooniverse.

When: 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday

Where: Memorial City Mall, 303 Memorial City Way

Information: memorialcity.com

GALVESTON

Ice Land

The rainforest holiday exhibit gives visitors a chilly tour through a water's edge scene filled with anacondas, scarlet ibis, a Chinese alligator, birds, fish and lizards.

When: 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Thursday-Wednesday

Where: Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd.

Tickets: $26.95-$21.95; moodygardens.com

THE WOODLANDS

Magician Scott Hollingsworth

Local magician will delight families with magical learning experiences at The Woodlands Children's Museum.

When: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesday

Where: 4775 W. Panther Creek

Tickets: $6; woodlandschildrensmuseum.org