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Best Things To Do in Houston in January with Kids: Trains Over Texas, Dinosaur Drive-Thru, Outdoor Ice Skating, & MLK Day
January kicks off 2021 with a few more ways to get out of the house.
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Houston's top indoor playgrounds are still giving little ones somewhere to play.
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A city as big as Dallas is bound to have lots for kids to do; here are our top picks.
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Not far from Houston, the kid-friendly wineries of the Texas Hill Country make a great getaway.
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Games, baking projects, and crafts galore will entertain all ages.
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Trendy cocoa bombs deliver a sweet winter treat.
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Families masked up and headed outdoors in 2020.
10 Things Families Resolve To Do More of in 2021
Even a dumpster fire of a year can yield happy revelations.
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RV camping is a great way to vacation with social distance, as long as you know the basics.
At-Home Guide for Families: 100s of Activities for Kids
Indoor activities, games, and online fun to keep kids busy during the pandemic.
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23 Family-Friendly New Year’s Traditions from around the World
Onion tapping? Wave jumping? Discover NYE traditions around the world.
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These easy hikes can make you forget you live in one of the country's biggest cities.
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Keep up with remote school and work at these fun destinations.
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Best Houston Playgrounds and Parks for Toddlers
Check out our favorite Houston playgrounds with the best tot spots!
Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun
Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.
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There are a ton of classes for Houston kids to help them learn new skills
Guide to Classes for Houston Kids
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30+ (Mostly FREE) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids
Supplement distance learning with these online lessons, apps, and more.
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Houston Day Trips and Family Getaways Guide
Discover great destinations in Texas and beyond for a fun day trip or weekend getaway for Houston...
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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.
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Pedernales Falls State Park with Kids: A Texas Camping Getaway
Get ready to explore this gorgeous state park just a few hours away.
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100 Things To Do With Houston Kids Before They Grow Up
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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.
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Explore tons of virtual free and low-cost fun with our new platform.
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10 Outdoor Party Games for Kids' Birthdays at Home
Awesome outdoor party games can help celebrate at a small birthday gathering.
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9 Free Online Games For Kids to Play Together
Kids can match wits with these fun, free online games to play with friends.
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.
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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.
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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.
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How to Make Rock Candy with Kids
This rock candy recipe is easy to make at home.
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Coding Programs for Kids: Free and Cheap Websites That Teach Kids Programming
These programs teach kids how to code, build websites, apps, and more.
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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.
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Kids deserve a little escapism too!
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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
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These easy hikes can make you forget you live in one of the country's biggest cities.
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!
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The ultimate winter bucket list for Houston families leaves no stone unturned for fun!
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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.
Photo courtesy of Messina Hof Winery
11 Kid-Friendly Texas Hill Country Wineries To Visit
Not far from Houston, the kid-friendly wineries of the Texas Hill Country make a great getaway.
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.
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