Houston Winter Vacation Guide: Best Getaways and Fun for Families
Houston winters may not be as bitterly cold as in other parts of the country, but in winter it can be tricky to find fun things to do with kids each and every day of Christmas vacation and on long weekends. From seeking out snow to indoor playgrounds, we've rounded up the best things to do in Houston on winter break(s)!
In this guide to winter fun for Houston kids and families, our team of local moms shows you the very best things to do with kids in winter in Houston!


Winter Break Fun for Kids in Houston
Activity Guides
- Beaches & Lakes
- Best Of Lists
- Birthday Parties
- Boats
- Boredom Busters
- Camps
- Childcare
- Christmas/Hanukkah
- City Guides
- City Hacks
- Classes & Enrichment
- Community
- Crafts & Recipes
- Earth Kids
- Easter
- Fairs & Festivals
- Fall Activities
- Family Travel
- Farms & U-Pick
- Free Activities
- GoList
- Halloween
- Holidays
- Hotels & Resorts
- Indoor Activities
- Museums
- News & Openings
- Outdoors
- Parent Talk
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Play Gyms & Sports Centers
- Pools & Spray Parks
- Preschools & Schools
- Restaurants
- Shows
- Skiing & Winter Sports
- Special Needs
- Special Occasions
- Sports
- Spring Activities
- STEM
- Stores & Services
- Summer Activities
- Theme & Water Parks
- Trains, Dinos & Heroes
- TV, Film & Movies
- Virtual
- Visitors Guide
- Weekend Events
- Weekend Trips
- Winter Activities
- Zoos & Gardens
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