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Toddlers can enjoy playing with the foam block structures at Exploration Park. Photo courtesy of Exploration Park

Best Houston Playgrounds and Parks for Toddlers

Check out our favorite Houston playgrounds with the best tot spots!

Pumpkin patches are a Halloween highlight for many kids

Halloween Fun Guide for Houston Families

Find all the best things to do with kids this Halloween season.

Thrill to Spooktacular at the Woodlands Children's Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum

Top Halloween Events Near Houston for Halloween 2020

Even this year, there are great events and things to do with Houston kids and families at Halloween.

Kids walk a nature trail at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. Photo courtesy of the Houston Arboretum

11 Amazing Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails in Houston

These easy hikes can make you forget you live in one of the country's biggest cities.

Volunteers set-up socially distanced pumpkin patches for kids to find their perfect pumpkin. Photo courtesy of FCC Katy

Best Things To Do in Houston in October with Kids: Halloween, Pumpkin Patches, Fall Festivals

Bring on all things pumpkin; we're ready for our socially distanced Halloween month!

Feed your long-necked friends at the Houston Zoo. Photo courtesy of the zoo

Fall Activities in Houston: 30 Things We Can't Wait to Do This Fall

You can enjoy these great activities for kids and families in the Houston area all season long.

Stunning pumpkin patch at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Photo courtesy the church

Top Pumpkin Patches Near Houston for Fall Fun

These pumpkin patches are loaded with kid activities for a full day of fun.

Haunted Drive offers three acres of drive-through Halloween scares.

Haunted Drive: Spooky, Socially Distanced Halloween Fun near Houston

Haunted Drive offers a spooky-but-safe Halloween experience this year.

Enjoy seasonal entertainment that’s more silly than scary. Photo courtesy of Kiddle Karoo

Free Things To Do Online in October: Halloween Events, World Space Week, Dia de los Muertos, and Coffee Fest

Replace big holiday gatherings with Halloween concerts, parties, and activities from all over the...

Under cover of darkness, with a roaring fire and some blankets, prepare for a movie that might scare you silly. Photo by Ally Noel

30 Halloween Movies with Kid-Friendly Thrills and Chills

Queue up some mild Halloween frights for family movie night.

Ritz Kids study breaks happen in the best locations. Photo courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee

Remote Learning by the Pool? Vacations Where Kids Can Homeschool and Parents Can Work Remotely

Keep up with remote school and work at these fun destinations.

Pumpkin patches are one of the quintessential fun activities for Houston kids in fall

Fall Fun and Harvest Guide for Houston Families

Find fun things to do with kids in Houston this fall: From harvest fun to spooky Halloween thrills...

Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun

Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.

Stay-at-Home Guide: 100s of Activities and Resources for Families on Pause

Indoor activities, games, and online classes to keep kids busy during the coronavirus pandemic.

There are a ton of classes for Houston kids to help them learn new skills

Guide to Classes for Houston Kids

Stay safe and have fun with awesome classes for kids in Houston, from fully virtual enrichment...

These free online classes and educational resources are perfect for homeschooling and remote learning..

30+ (Mostly FREE) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids

Supplement distance learning with these online lessons, apps, and more.

Make it an unforgettable family getaway from Houston by hiking Enchanted Rock. Photo courtesy Passport to Texas.

Houston Day Trips and Family Getaways Guide

Discover great destinations in Texas and beyond for a fun day trip or weekend getaway for Houston...

Creating a baking soda volcano is a classic science experiment for kids. Photo by Sara Marentette Nighswander

64 Easy Science Experiments for Kids to Do at Home

Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.

Splashing in the river is a great way to cool down after a long hike. Photo by Chase A. Fountain/ Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Pedernales Falls State Park with Kids: A Texas Camping Getaway

Get ready to explore this gorgeous state park just a few hours away.

You can find both in-person and online tutoring for your child in the Houston area.

9 Houston Tutoring Services and Homework Help to Help Kids Flourish

If you're a parent seeking homework help or a tutor for your kids, we've got you covered with nine...

Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families

We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.

TADA! Youth Theater offers classes for ages 2-18. Here, "Jazzy Juniors" come together online to sing, dance, act, and be silly.

Virtual Fall 2020 Classes: STEM, Theater, Homework Help, Pod Instruction, and More

Online classes and private instruction for all ages.

Find Halloween activities to do at-home or virtually this year. Photo by Ally Noel

15 Halloween Activities That Make Great Trick-or-Treat Alternatives

Hauntingly fun Halloween activities for kids of all ages.

I Dissent tells the story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life in a stunning picture book.

20+ Ruth Bader Ginsburg Children's Books (+ More Women Leaders)

Let loose that inner rebel with these inspirational children's books.

Type C motorhome, photo courtesy of GoRVing.com

RV Camping and Campgrounds for Families: A Beginners' Guide to Planning an RV Trip

RV camping is a great way to vacation with social distance, as long as you know the basics.

100 Things To Do With Houston Kids Before They Grow Up

The ultimate bucket list for every Houston family, including the best destinations, events, and...

As families prepare for the uncertainty of the school year, many are looking to learning pods.

How to Create a Homeschool Pod or School Pod: Top Things to Consider

Pandemic pods are one more option for a fraught school year.

Homeschooling in 2020? These programs simplify the process. Photo by the author

15+ Homeschool Curriculum Programs for Learning At Home

There's still time to pick your homeschool program.

Best Campgrounds near Houston: RV and Tent Camping for Texas Families

Get back to nature at these campgrounds close to the city the whole family will enjoy.

Fight the restlessness of quarantine, join in for LIVE ONLINE YogiKids classes held every day, twice a day!!! Photo courtesy of Yogi Nation

Find Free and Affordable Online Classes, Parties, and Camps on Poppins@Home

Explore tons of virtual free and low-cost fun with our new platform.

Photo by Michael Newman/CC BY 2.0

10 Outdoor Party Games for Kids' Birthdays at Home

Awesome outdoor party games can help celebrate at a small birthday gathering.

Learn how to make DIY shrinky-dinks with SpongeBob and Friends. Photo courtesy of Nickelodeon

50 Totally Free Printable Activities for Kids

These fun printable activities build creativity and get kids offline.

Screentime doesn't have to be a solo activity with these fun, free online games for kids to play with friends.

9 Free Online Games For Kids to Play Together

Kids can match wits with these fun, free online games to play with friends.

Kids as young as age 10 can help load and unload the dishwasher.

Chore Charts for Kids: Age-by-Age Lists and Free Printables

There's no better time to enlist your kids help with housework. Here are age-appropriate tasks.

22 Online Tutoring Services for Homework Help and Remote Learning

Find an online tutor in any subject with these services–some are available 24/7!

Even if it's cloudy and raining outside, you can create sunshine and rainbows inside.

50 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day

Try one of these boredom-busting activities to turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

Science Experiments at Home: Make a Walking Water Rainbow with Kids

This easy, colorful experiment brightens up a cloudy day.

Teach 'em to tie during downtime.

65 Life Skills to Teach Kids at Every Age

It's not a bad time to go back to basics, especially when we have the kids' full attention.

Photo by Ally Noel

Working From Home with Kids: A Big List of Activities To Keep Kids Busy

Juggling homeschooling while maintaining a work schedule is not easy. These ideas help.

Teach your kids how to make rock candy for an easy rainy day project. Photo courtesy of Wikivisuals

How to Make Rock Candy with Kids

This rock candy recipe is easy to make at home.

Code.org is a great jumping off point for kids new to programming.

Coding Programs for Kids: Free and Cheap Websites That Teach Kids Programming

These online programs teach your kid how to code, build websites, apps, and more.

25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers

DIY projects for your smallest tinkerers, explorers, and scientists.

10 Outdoor Games from the '70s that It’s Time To Teach Your Kids

When folks say, “We just went outside and played,” can anyone remember what we played?

13 Simple Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Do at Home

Create popsicle stick monsters, tinfoil Easter eggs, and more easy crafts with tots.

Fan favorite Frozen 2 got an early release thanks to coronavirus. Photo courtesy of Disney

Best Kids' TV Shows and Movies To Stream in Quarantine

Kids deserve a little escapism too!

Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their "magic."

Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities

Easy at-home experiments and STEM activities to have fun and learn something new.

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Kids walk a nature trail at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. Photo courtesy of the Houston Arboretum

11 Amazing Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails in Houston

These easy hikes can make you forget you live in one of the country's biggest cities.

Splashing in the river is a great way to cool down after a long hike. Photo by Chase A. Fountain/ Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Pedernales Falls State Park with Kids: A Texas Camping Getaway

Get ready to explore this gorgeous state park just a few hours away.

Stunning pumpkin patch at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Photo courtesy the church

Top Pumpkin Patches Near Houston for Fall Fun

These pumpkin patches are loaded with kid activities for a full day of fun.

Toddlers can enjoy playing with the foam block structures at Exploration Park. Photo courtesy of Exploration Park

Best Houston Playgrounds and Parks for Toddlers

Check out our favorite Houston playgrounds with the best tot spots!

Pumpkin patches are one of the quintessential fun activities for Houston kids in fall

Fall Fun and Harvest Guide for Houston Families

Find fun things to do with kids in Houston this fall: From harvest fun to spooky Halloween thrills...

Thrill to Spooktacular at the Woodlands Children's Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum

Top Halloween Events Near Houston for Halloween 2020

Even this year, there are great events and things to do with Houston kids and families at Halloween.