Outdoor Activities Guide for Houston Kids

Families can enjoy Houston's great outdoors all year round, with outdoor adventures and activities from hiking to horseback riding, camping to swimming, rodeo to bluebonnets.
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Outdoor Adventures for Houston Families
Toddlers can enjoy playing with the foam block structures at Exploration Park. Photo courtesy of Exploration Park
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Fishing in Lake Somerville. Photo courtesy of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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Fresh air is one of the best antidotes to a grumpy toddler or baby. Photo courtesy of Bigstock
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There are a variety of fishing lakes near Houston to fish with your kids. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife
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McGee Beach photo courtesy of the Visit Corpus Christi Texas website
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There are lots of farms offering berry picking near Houston. Photo courtesy of P6 Farms, Facebook
Best Strawberry Picking Farms and Strawberry Festivals in Houston
Pick your own fresh fruit at these Houston-area farms.
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A field of bluebonnets near Houston. Photo by Phineas Adams, courtesy of Unsplash
Where To Find Bluebonnets in Houston This Spring 2025
Spots to take perfect bluebonnet pictures in and around Houston.
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Take a road trip to play in the snow. Photo courtesy of Canva
Snow Near Houston? 6 Places in Texas Where You Can See Snow This Holiday Season
Do you want to build a snowman? In Texas? Better hop in the car.
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Feeding goats at Old MacDonald's Farm Houston. Photo by Jessica Stautberg
Old MacDonald's Farm: Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, and More Farm Fun
A pony ride and a pumpkin patch make for the perfect fall trip.
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There are plenty of choices for pumpkin patches near Houston. Photo courtesy of P6 Farms
Best Pumpkin Patches Near Houston for Fall Fun
Take a day trip to a nearby farm, or head to a pumpkin patch inside the loop.
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City Park Skate Park near Houston. Photo courtesy of the Sugarland Texas Govt.
Kid-Friendly Skate Parks in Houston
Indoor and outdoor places for kids to learn skate boarding near Houston.
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