Best Things to Do in Houston With Kids for Spring Break 2024

1. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Grab your cowboy hat and pull on your boots! One of H-Town’s biggest and most historic annual events, the Houston Rodeo, runs right through Spring Break 2024. Rides, concerts, mutton busting, and more await for a day full of fun.

2. Sloomoo

Squish, create, and experience the wonderful world of slime at the Sloomoo Institute. This immersive experience is one they won't soon forget.

3. FunBox

More than 25,000 square feet of brightly colored inflatables, including slides, obstacle courses, ninja walls, chill stations, and more await at the FunBox. Enjoy 90 minutes of fun in what's touted to be the World's Largest Bounce House. This springy escapade in West Oaks Mall is open to adults, too, so the whole family can get in on the action.

4. Children's Museum of Houston

With 90,000 square feet of fun, kids love the Children’s Museum. Their special Spring Break Blast includes bungee trampolines, a confetti party, and a chance to roll in human hamster balls. 

5. Comic Conroe

If your kids love comics, head north of Houston on the first weekend of Spring Break 2024 (Mar 8-10) to Comic Conroe. 

6. Houston Museum of Natural Science

Learn about the Egyptian pyramids and mummies at the King Tut’s Tomb Discovery Experience exhibition or delve into the history of massive Megalodon sharks at Sharks! The Meg, The Monsters, and The Myths exhibit. And don't miss a trek through the Cockrell Butterfly Center to walk among a stunning kaleidoscope of butterflies in their natural habitat.

 
Spring Break is a great time to finally check out Space Center Houston. Photo courtesy of Space Center Houston.

7. Space Center Houston

Have Spring Break fun by finding out the latest about the upcoming missions to get the first US woman on the moon and travel to Mars at NASA's Space Center Houston. 

8. Spring Break at Discovery Center

A roller rink will be open for skating during Spring Break, along with special activities. Enjoy live performances, an interactive big truck exhibit, workshops, demos, STEM experiences, and more, all at your favorite Houston park.

9. Blessington Farms

This family-favorite U-pick farm opens up in March for Spring Break festivities. The gem-mining, jump-pad, and camel feeding are among the 20+ regular fun attractions.

10. Lone Star Flight Museum

Join in on the museum's special Spring Break 2024 events week. Along with visiting airplanes and programming to explore, you can also take part in a flight-themed family game night, make a stomp rocket, and see an indoor Airshow, RC plane demos, and so much more.

11. Armand Bayou Nature Center

On weekends in March, head out and take an evening hike through the newly restored and protected firefly habitat at the Armand Bayou Nature Center. These two-hour hikes offer perfect opportunities to see lightning bugs light up the sky and are perfect for kiddos ages 6 and up. Reservations are required. Other Spring Break events at the Bayou include family dip-netting, Bayou Safari Tours, and more.

 
Spring Break at the Arboretum. Photo courtesy of the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

12. Houston Arboretum and Nature Center 

Like a nature scavenger hunt, kiddos will love hitting up the Houston Arboretum to fill out their Forest Detective Wildlife Checklist as they observe signs of wildlife, like tracks, chewed leaves, and webs while getting some exercise on the trail. See if you can find them all!

13. Visit a Rock Climbing Gym

Kids of all ages can climb to giddy heights at the Texas Rock Gym. Head over for a family climb or let your little ones learn the basics of bouldering and climbing in a Climb Safe class.

14. Houston St. Patrick's Day Parade

Dress up in Irish green and enjoy the fun of the free two-hour Houston 63rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. It's one of the largest in the US.

15. Mercer Botanical Gardens

See flowers and plants start to unfurl for Spring at Mercer Botanic Gardens in Humble. You can visit the arboretum with two playgrounds, a picnic area, and walking trails, or admire the bamboo, ferns, and more in the botanic gardens. Some activities slated for Spring Break include butterfly garden building and a Dinosaurs and Shamrocks Scavenger Hunt.

16. Huntsville State Park

Bike, hike, do some birdwatching, fish, and boat an hour north of Houston at Huntsville State Park. Why not camp overnight there in a tent, RV, or cabin and roast s'mores over the fire!

17. The Houston Zoo

Springtime makes for some of the best zoo visits! The weather is perfect for spending the day outside, observing animals, and appreciating the beauty of the native Texas plants that are blooming on the grounds. If you haven't been lately, it's the perfect time to check out the new Galapagos exhibit. And the two playgrounds, children's zoo, and carousel keep little ones engaged.

18. Fishing at Pearland Park

Grab your fishing pole and some bait and head to one of the Best Fishing Spots around Houston for Kids and Families. Take a picnic and make a day of it! See who can catch the largest fish! And when you're ready for a break, enjoy the multiple playgrounds and a giant, grassy slope that's perfect for rolling.

19. Spend the Day in Galveston

The weather’s often warm enough to dig out your bucket and spade and enjoy our 20 Top Things To Do in Galveston with Kids. Even if it rains, you can enjoy Moody Gardens pyramids and a variety of amusements, restaurants, and museums.  

20. Gator Country Adventure Park

You can see alligators and even hold alligators at the Gator Country Adventure Park and Sanctuary near Beaumont, where they have more than 450 alligators, including Big Tex and Big Al, who are both 80+ years old. For other alligator outings, check out our guide: Get Up Close with Alligators Near Houston, which provides recommendations for any budget.