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Best Free Splash Pads and Spraygrounds Around Houston—What's Open and What's Closed

Where to find the best splash pads and spraygrounds across Houston.

25+ Water Games for Kids To Play All Summer Long

Splish-splash! We've got 25+ fun water games to try with the kids.

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.

Top Takeaways from CDC School Reopening Guidelines

The director of the CDC urged schools to reopen for in-person classes.

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.

Free Things To Do Online this Week: The Secret Garden, Laurie Berkner, & Alan Menken

Staying at home can be fun as long as we have Bugfest, Laurie Berkner, and the boy scouts.

10 Amazing Drive-thru Zoos and Safaris in 2020

See lions, bears, giraffes, and more animals from your car!

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.

50 Totally Free Printable Activities for Kids

These fun printable activities build creativity and get kids offline.

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.

Drive-in Movie Theaters & Pop-ups around Houston: Family Movie Nights with Social Distance

What was old is new again with these retro drive-in movie theaters in Houston.

8 Fun Popsicle Recipes to Make with Kids

Make frozen treats inspired by July 4th, cake batter, hot cocoa and more.

Mommy Poppins Online Camp Fair 2020

Families can continue to browse the Mommy Poppins 2020 Camp Fair all summer long for camp...

9 Free Online Games For Kids to Play Together

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

Free Online Classes For Kids: Science, Art, Fitness, and More Free Enrichment

In a year when summer slide feels like it started in March, free online classes save the day!

Houston Day Trips and Family Getaways Guide

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

8 Texas Swimming Lakes To Visit for Unforgettable Family Getaways

Texas summers were made for days and weekends spent out on the lake. These spots are some of our...

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.

Houston Summer Camp Guide

Find a great summer camp in Houston for your child with our guide to nature camps, STEM camps...

20+ Free Online Summer Camps in 2020

Find coding classes, dancing, crafts and more FREE summer camps.

Giant List of Top Virtual Summer Camps: STEM, Creative Arts, and More in 2020

Online camps have coding, dance, theater, cooking, sports, and more.

Best Family-Friendly Beaches in Galveston

These Galveston-area beaches are perfect for a day trip.

20 Kid-Friendly Restaurants with Room to Play in Houston

Great food, great playgrounds at Houston restaurants your family will love.

Summer Fun Guide for Houston Kids

Things to do in the summer for kids and families in Houston, Texas.

15 Backyard Science Experiments for Messy Summer Fun

Build a worm tower or bake solar oven s'mores in these fun experiments.

Giant List of Virtual Tours, Field Trips, and Museums with Free Educational Programming Online

From Buckingham Palace to Mt. Everest, visit some of the world's most famous landmarks from home!

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

This easy, colorful experiment brightens up a cloudy day.

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.

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

Homeschool during the coronavirus crisis with these online lessons, apps, and more.

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.

How to Make Rock Candy with Kids

This rock candy recipe is easy to make at home.

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...

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.

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.

Best Kids' TV Shows and Movies To Stream in Quarantine

Kids deserve a little escapism too!

Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities

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

Coronavirus FAQs for Parents: Expert Tips on Playgrounds, Playdates, Coughs

Hear from a pediatric infectious disease specialist on how to navigate coronavirus.

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

Homeschool during the coronavirus crisis with these online lessons, apps, and more.

Science Experiments for Kids: How to Make Invisible Ink

Write secret messages with this simple invisible ink recipe.

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Essential School Supplies for Whatever This Year Brings Us

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Free Things To Do Online this Week: The Secret Garden, Laurie Berkner, & Alan Menken

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Ultimate Summer Play List: 100 Fun Activities for Kids

Get the summer fun started with 100 (mostly) FREE ways to pack more play into your day.

Best Free Splash Pads and Spraygrounds Around Houston—What's Open and What's Closed

Where to find the best splash pads and spraygrounds across Houston.

25+ Water Games for Kids To Play All Summer Long

Splish-splash! We've got 25+ fun water games to try with the kids.

20+ Free Online Summer Camps in 2020

Find coding classes, dancing, crafts and more FREE summer camps.

Best Family-Friendly Beaches in Galveston

These Galveston-area beaches are perfect for a day trip.

Best Texas Road Trips for Families

Our top 5 recommendations for family-friendly road trips across Texas.