Christmas Village at Bayou Bend is one of our favorite annual holiday events. Photo courtesy of MFAH.
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Dickens on the Strand in Galveston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston
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Disney Junior Play Zone at Katy Mills Mall. Photo courtesy of Simon Malls/Simon Property Group.
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Santa's Wonderland is a whole holiday lights extravaganza. Photo courtesy of Santa's Wonderland, A Texas Christmas Experience at College Station
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Beautiful neighborhood Christmas lights are all around Houston. Photo courtesy of the Franck's Christmas Light Show
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Bass Pro Shops Present Santa's Wonderland. Photo courtesy of the event.
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There are so many ways to see The Nutcracker in Houston this season. Photo courtesy of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
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It's time to get your annual picture with Santa, and we know just where to go. Photo courtesy of the Houston Galleria
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College Station is perhaps the closest Christmas town to Houston. Photo courtesy of Santa's Wonderland at College Station, Facebook
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See alligators in Beaumont, about 90 minutes from Houston. Photo courtesy of Gator Country Wildlife Adventure Park
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Christmas trains near Houston 2025. Photo courtesy of The Polar Express Train Ride at the Texas State Railroad
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With activities for all, Texas Ren Fest is the largest Renaissance-themed attraction in the county.
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Buffalo Bayou Park has trails, climbing structures, and skate park, slides, and more. Photo by Jessica Stautberg.
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Free alligator education at Brazos Bend State Park. Photo by Sarah Banks.
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Visit the Hall of Paleontology at the Museum of Natural Science. Photo courtesy of Visit Sugar Land.
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Help your Scout rack up the badges at these programs in Houston. Photo courtesy of Canva.
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Our favorite gymnastics gyms in Houston. Photo courtesy of Canva
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Palace Social has bowling and a restaurant in addition to arcade games. Photo courtesy of Palace Social
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The Mini classes at Goldfish Swim School are a great bonding experience for parent and child. Photo courtesy of the school
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Ready Go Amusement Arcade photo by author Elizabeth R.
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A crafting party at one of these venues or at home is the perfect celebration for a creative kid. Photo courtesy of Color Me Mine
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Our top picks for your Houston bar/bat mitzvah. Photo by Juliano ASTC, courtesy of Pexels.
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These Houston ice cream shops have the best treats for kids. Photo by Kelly Patino, courtesy of Mommy Poppins.
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Pick your own flowers at one of these Houston farms. Photo courtesy Summer Skye Gardens
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Go for a nature walk in on of Houston's huge parks. Photo by Anthony Rathbun, courtesy of the Houston Arboretum.
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Discovery Green hosts free events like Arte en el Parque, where kids learn Spanish while making art. Photo courtesy of Discovery Green
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Levy Park in Houston has one of our favorite playgrounds. Photo courtesy of OJB Landscape Architecture
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NASA's Space Center is one of Houston's best science museums for kids. Photo by Pierce Ingram, courtesy of Travel Texas
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Firetruck Park in West University. Photo by Jessica Stautberg
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See animals up close at some of these farms near Houston. Photo courtesy of Dewberry Farm
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Children's Museum Houston is free every Thursday evening. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum Houston
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City Park Skate Park near Houston. Photo courtesy of the Sugarland Texas Govt.
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Pleasure Pier in Galveston is a top attraction near Houston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston
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John P. McGovern's state-of-the art playground is perfect for both younger and older children. Photo courtesy of Discovery Green.
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Baywatch Dolphin Tours are a fun, kid-friendly tour near Houston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston
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Make dining out with kids more fun at one of Houston's themed restaurants. Photo courtesy of Rock N Roll Sushi
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Houston's Walking Stick Brewing Company has plenty of outdoor space. Photo courtesy of the Walking Stick Brewing Company
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Urban Air has quite a few trampoline parks near Houston. Photo courtesy of Urban Air Adventure Park
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Batting cage photo courtesy of the Bellaire Bats
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Houston has many kid-friendly museums, and not all are children's museums. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum of Houston
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New to fishing? Try a Galveston fishing boat tour.
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The outdoor pool at the Moody Gardens Hotel, photo courtesy of Visit Galveston.
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One of our favorite petting zoos near Houston. Photo courtesy of Dewberry Farm
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Make it an unforgettable family getaway from Houston by hiking Enchanted Rock. Photo courtesy Passport to Texas.
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Top Science Summer Camps for Houston Kids

Mad Science is a science summer camp in Houston. Photo courtesy of Mad Science of Houston
Mad Science is a science summer camp in Houston. Photo courtesy of Mad Science of Houston
4/9/23 - By Rachael Cherry

Science summer camps in Houston encourage your children's inventive,curious nature without requiring messy science experiments conducted around the house. Enrolling in STEM, science, or tech summer camps can work both sides of your kid's brain during those long summer months, and there are plenty of science summer camps in Houston.

The camps below encourage children to think outside the box, foster a love of the sciences, and keep boredom at bay, all while presenting education in a fun way. For more summer and vacation camp ideas, check out our comprehensive camp guide and full directory of camp listings.

We know some great virtual camp options as well! You can also find free coding for kids websites and apps.

Related: Backyard Science Experiments for Messy Summer Fun

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Space Center Houston has summer camps for kids ages 4-11. Photo courtesy of Space Center Houston
Space Center Houston has summer camps for kids ages 4-11. Photo courtesy of Space Center Houston

Science Summer Camps in Houston

Mad Science of Houston Camps

Ages 3-12 | Multiple Houston locations
Hands-on activities provide campers the opportunity to explore science in a fun and exciting way. Each week of camp explores a different science-related theme and the days are filled with experiments, interactive demonstrations, and take-home projects. Additionally, virtual camp options are available for anyone who wants to take part in the Mad Science summer camp experience from their own home.  READ MORE

iKids Camp

Ages 3-12 | Multiple Houston locations
This technology-based camp offers hands-on STEM activities for kids to participate in during the summer. Themed camps provide creative activities while kids explore the basics of building, robotics, LEGO design, and more. Cooking and fine arts camps are also offered. READ MORE

Nature Discovery Center

Ages 5-10 | Bellaire
Week-long camps at the Discovery Center tackle topics that range from Wild Encounters to Art in Nature. Campers solve problems, perform experiments, play games, create imaginative crafts, and more while engaging in individual and group activities. READ MORE

Building Brains

Ages 3-14 | Cypress
Lego educational kits are used at Building Brains summer camps to help expand and increase math and science skills in kids in a unique and interactive way. Parents can choose from week-long full-day camps or half-day camps. READ MORE

Kids Robotic Academy

Ages 3.5+ | Multiple Houston locations
Camps at Kids Robotic Academy combine science, technology, engineering, and math to teach a variety of skills, such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, and teamwork. Different types of camp target specific age groups with unique learning objectives and individual experiences. READ MORE

Houston Museum of Natural Science - Summer Camps

Ages 6-12 | Downtown & Sugar Land
A summer of education and adventure awaits your child at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Summer camps at HMNS are week-long, hands-on science camps for children ages 6-12, featuring more sensational science than ever before! Camps are held at the main and Sugar Land locations. READ MORE

Space Center Houston Explorer Camp

Ages 4-11 | Clear Lake
Explore the world of space exploration and STEM through engaging and interactive activities, challenges, and experiences throughout Space Center Houston.  READ MORE

KidzToPros Summer Camp

Ages 4-14 | Houston & Katy
Explore, learn, and thrive at KidzToPros STEM, sports, and art summer camps for kids in pre-K to 8th grade. KidzToPros provides the perfect opportunity for kids to develop valuable skills in a fun, creative, and safe environment. READ MORE

Idea Lab Kids - Houston

Ages 5-12 | Multiple Houston locations
STEAM education is the focus of after school classes and summer camps by Idea Lab Kids, which seek to show kids how STEAM affects our everyday lives. Kids can expect a mix of both indoor and outdoor activities on a wide range of STEAM topics, from art studio and robotics to coding, 3D printing, and culinary arts. READ MORE

Camp Invention

Ages K-6th Grade | Multiple Houston locations
The flagship summer camp of the National Inventors Hall of Fame helps kids in grades K-6 develop problem-solving skills. Campers explore hands-on challenges and open-ended adventures designed to encourage new discoveries and bring big ideas to life!  READ MORE

Armand Bayou Nature Center EcoCamp

Ages 4-12 | Pasadena
Explore the science of the great outdoors during EcoCamp at Armand Bayou Nature Center. Kids will study wildlife, plants, and entire ecosystems up close through different weekly themes that encourage learning through crafts, games, and nature exploration.  READ MORE

The Health Museum Discovery Camps

Ages 5-13 | Museum District
Kids dive into the world of health, science, and STEM through interactive activities in veterinary science, biology, chemistry, and medicine. Games, crafts, videos, and presentations keep kids learning during each of the week-long sessions. READ MORE

Code Ninjas Summer Coding Camp

Ages 5+ | Multiple Houston locations
At Code Ninjas, kids can pick from multiple camp themes including app development, drone flying, building robotics, video game creation, website coding, and more. Camps teach kids valuable tech skills and encourage learning in an interactive and encouraging way. READ MORE

Snapology STEAM Camp

Ages 3-14 | Multiple Houston locations
Combining learning and education with play, Snapology camps provide hands-on experiences in the areas of science, mathematics, engineering, robotics, and more. Fun themes like Lego and Minecraft keep kids engaged. Sessions are typically divided into two learning objectives per day. READ MORE

University of Houston Clear Lake Summer Nature Camp

Ages 6-14 | Clear Lake
The University of Houston at Clear Lake offers camps for students who wish to learn about science in nature through hands-on activities. Sessions include age appropriate activities including bird watching, nature walks, dip-netting, gardening, flower pressing, and wildlife observation. READ MORE

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