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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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Earth Day at Children's Museum Houston. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum Houston
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Easter Sunday Brunch in downtown Houston. Photo courtesy of the Downtown Aquarium
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Alligator sighting in Brazos Bend State Park. Photo by Shiva Shenoy via Flickr 2.0
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Earth Day Compost Demo photo courtesy of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
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Levy Park in Houston has one of our favorite playgrounds. Photo courtesy of OJB Landscape Architecture
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Strawberry picking at Froberg's Farm. Photo by Jessica Stautberg
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Houston has several fun baseball summer camps. Photo courtesy of the Space Cowboys Baseball Camp
Best Baseball Summer Camps in Houston
NASA's Space Center is one of Houston's best science museums for kids. Photo by Pierce Ingram, courtesy of Travel Texas
Explore the Best Science Museums in Houston for Kids: Educational Fun for All Ages
Easter Fest at P-6 Farms has hayrides, a cow train, and more. Event photo courtesy of the farm
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A field of bluebonnets near Houston. Photo by Phineas Adams, courtesy of Unsplash
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Two girls enjoying a fun gymnastics summer camp in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Gymnastics Academy
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Camp La Junta offers an overnight summer camp in Texas. Photo courtesy of Camp La Junta for Boys
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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
Best Farms in Houston with Family Entertainment
Little Beakers has three locations near Houston. Photo courtesy of Little Beakers
Affordable and Free Summer Camps In Houston
Children's Museum Houston is free every Thursday evening. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum Houston
Free Museums and Free Museum Days for Kids in Houston
Photo courtesy of Levy Park, Facebook
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Pleasure Pier in Galveston is a top attraction near Houston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston
Best Attractions and Things To Do in Houston that are Kid-friendly
John P. McGovern's state-of-the art playground is perfect for both younger and older children. Photo courtesy of Discovery Green.
20 Things To Do in Downtown Houston With Kids
City Park Skate Park near Houston. Photo courtesy of the Sugarland Texas Govt.
Kid-Friendly Skate Parks in Houston
Stop at Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo for some cool photos on your roadtrip to the Texas Panhandle.
Best Texas Road Trips for Families
Baywatch Dolphin Tours are a fun, kid-friendly tour near Houston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston
Best Kid-Friendly Tours in Houston
Make dining out with kids more fun at one of Houston's themed restaurants. Photo courtesy of Rock N Roll Sushi
Themed Restaurants in Houston for a Fun Night Out With Kids
Houston's Walking Stick Brewing Company has plenty of outdoor space. Photo courtesy of the Walking Stick Brewing Company
Family-Friendly Houston Breweries Where Kids Can Play, Too
Urban Air has quite a few trampoline parks near Houston. Photo courtesy of Urban Air Adventure Park
Fun Trampoline Parks Near Houston for Kids to Jump in the AC
Batting cage photo courtesy of the Bellaire Bats
Indoor Batting Cages Near Houston Where Kids Can Practice Their Swings
Photo courtesy of Big Air in North Houston
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Plan a magical quinceañera with these dress shops and venues. Photo courtesy of Canva
Quinceañeras in Houston: The Best Dress Shops and Venues for Your Teen Birthday
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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In winter, visit Luminations at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Photo by Ann Alva Weiding Photography, at bigredmuse.com.
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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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Photo courtesy of Schlitterbahn Waterparks
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Photo by author Rebecca Matheson Ortiz for Mommy Poppins.
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MKT has great family-friendly restaurants! Photo courtesy of @mendocinofarms and MKT
Best Things to Do in The Houston Heights with Kids
Fishing in Lake Somerville. Photo courtesy of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
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There's no shortage of fun baby activities in Houston.
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Your little learner will love the variety of toddler classes in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Fun Preschool and Toddler Classes in Houston for Little Learners
Treat your kid to one of these Houston spas with services for children. Photo courtesy of Float Baby
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Climb with your kids at one of these indoor rock climbing gyms in Houston. Photo courtesy of Texas Rock Gym
Best Indoor Rock Climbing Gyms in Houston for Kids
Bowling is a fun indoor activity to add to your list this summer. Photo courtesy of Palace Social
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Fishing at Sea Center in Freeport, TX. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife
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Photo courtesy of Osprey Cruises
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Round up the girls and head out for a kid-free night in Houston. Photo courtesy of Thirsty Bee Meadery
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Kids love the carousel on Kemah's boardwalk.
Top Things to Do at Kemah Boardwalk with Kids
San Antonio has a lot of budget-friendly things to do with kids. Photo courtesy of the San Antonio Botanical Garden
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Birdwatching at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, photo courtesy of Houston Audubon
Best Things to Do in Memorial, West Houston with Kids
Photo courtesy of Cypress Academy
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Montessori preschools focus on hands-on learning. Photo courtesy of The Woodlands Montessori School
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Hero Headquarters is a birthday party entertainment company in Houston. Photo courtesy of Hero Headquarters
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Check out one of these breakfasts in Houston for a casual meal when the kids get up early. Photo courtesy of Snooze
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Free activities like feeding the ducks at Mary Jo Peckham Park are simple and still great fun for kids. Photo courtesy of Canva
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For the best baby clothes, try these Houston baby boutiques. Photo courtesy of Threadfare Children's Boutique
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The Houston Zoo is a great stop for kids, and near other things to do in Houston, too. Photo by Jessica A., courtesy of the zoo
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Families enjoying a night out. Photo courtesy of Paradigm Brewing in Tomball
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Try fishing for the first time in Lake Livingston. Photo courtesy of Lake Livingston State Park, Facebook
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Playgrounds Without Limits photo courtesy of Memorial Park, Facebook
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Take a look at one of these popular toddler dance classes in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Ballet preschool program.
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Baby music classes are a great way to bond and learn. Photo courtesy of Musik Garden
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Photo courtesy of Texas Health Resources
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Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum of Houston
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Birthday party places near Houston include arcades, escape rooms, climbing gyms, and more. Photo courtesy of The Main Event
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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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San Antonio is full of amusement parks, good food, and lots of other things to do with kids. Photo courtesy of the San Antonio Riverwalk
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The St. Regis in Uptown is one of Houston's best family-friendly resorts.
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Calling all space lovers! NASA’s Space Center Houston, photo by Rebecca Matheson Ortiz
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Kids can learn about Robotics at the Houston Space Center. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Ortiz.
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Kids eat Free at Dickey's on Sundays with each adult purchase of $10 or more. Photo courtesy of Dickey's
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Hiking at Garner State Park in the Texas Hill Country. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife
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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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Come for the queso, stay for the ice cream at these Tex-Mex restaurants in Houston.
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Explore the 21 miles of trails around the park, of varying lengths and difficulty to suit your family’s needs.
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Photo courtesy of Levy Park, Facebook
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Samuel Sykes, owner of Trill Taco, photo courtesy of Samuel Sykes
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Toddlers can enjoy playing with the foam block structures at Exploration Park. Photo courtesy of Exploration Park
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Things to Do in Houston This Weekend: Holiday Lights, Trains Over Texas

Enjoy one last round of festive fun at Sugar Land Holiday Lights this weekend. Photo courtesy of Sugar Land Holiday Lights.
Enjoy one last round of festive fun at Sugar Land Holiday Lights this weekend. Photo courtesy of Sugar Land Holiday Lights.
1/2/20 - By Rachael Cherry

Happy New Year! We hope you had a safe, fun, festive time ringing in the new year with family and friends!

Even though the holidays are technically over, there's still time to get in some last minute holiday fun. Magical Winter Lights, White Christmas at the Cockrell Butterfly Center, Galaxy Lights at Space Center Houston, and Sugar Land Holiday Lights are all running through this weekend, giving you one last opportunity for festive fun before reality sets in.

Ready to kiss the holidays goodbye, but still need some awesome activities to keep the kiddos busy? We feel you. Which is why we have our Winter Bucket List at the ready, as well as a round-up of some of 30 Things to Do with Houston Kids Over Christmas Break and the best indoor play spaces.

Our event calendar is updated daily so you always have inspiration, and our January GoList highlights some of the best events happening throughout the month. Now is also the perfect time to sign up for our weekly newsletter so you can stay up to date with minimal work.

Let's make this year a great one for our families, starting with this weekend.

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All aboard! Trains Over Texas is departing from HMNS soon; head to the Museum one last time before they leave. Photo courtesy of the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
All aboard! Trains Over Texas is departing from HMNS soon; head to the Museum one last time before they leave. Photo courtesy of the Houston Museum of Natural Science.

Things to Do All Weekend

Trains Over Texas at HMNS

Museum District
Create holiday memories by traveling across Texas by model railroad in this scratch-built O-scale model.  READ MORE

Prismatica at Avenida Houston

Downtown
Check out Downtown's newest art installation: Prismatica. By day, Prismatica reflects Downtown Houston. By night, Prismatica creates life-size kaleidoscopes. Prismatica is an interactive composition of light, bells, and reflections that visitors can wander through and rotate. READ MORE

Magical Winter Lights at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds

La Marque
Magical Winter Lights Festival features thousands of intricately designed lanterns in various themes, shapes, and sizes. READ MORE

Sugar Land Holiday Lights

Sugar Land
Bring your friends and family out to enjoy over 3.5 million lights, a dazzling 40 ft. light up tree, light shows, numerous themed displays, Santa Claus, holiday vendors, food, and SO much more!  ​ READ MORE

Galaxy Lights at Space Center Houston

Clear Lake
Embark on a holiday adventure that transcends Earth’s boundaries and transports you to the edge of the universe. Galaxy Lights is a space-themed holiday light show that defies gravity. READ MORE
Experience art through hands-on activities during CAMH's monthly Open Studio. Photo courtesy of Contemporary Arts Museum Houston.
Experience art through hands-on activities during CAMH's monthly Open Studio. Photo courtesy of Contemporary Arts Museum Houston.

Things to Do Saturday

Memorial City Coffee & Cars

Memorial
Grab your coffee cups and rev up your engines; Coffee & Cars at Memorial City lets you check out everything from classics that date back to the early 1900s to the latest and greatest, like the McLaren P1 and Porsche 918 Spyder. READ MORE

Tree ID Walk at Nature Discovery Center

Bellaire
Follow along as Master Naturalist Jim McKee leads a walk through the trees to teach about how to identify the different trees in Russ Pitman Park. READ MORE

Toy Train Show & Swap Meet - Houston

Westchase
All aboard! It's time to get on track for spring with a day full of operating layouts, buying and selling trains, door prizes, train raffles, and more. READ MORE

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater at MATCH

Downtown
Enjoy unparalled fun as Gregory Popovich takes the stage with this motley crew of animals! The show mixes physical comedy, world-champion juggling and the extraordinary talents of his furry friends for a show that is perfect for kids of all ages.  READ MORE

Open Studio at CAMH

Montrose
Drop in to CAMH to take advantage of Open Studio, which features hands-on activities that tie in to the current exhibitions on view. You'll experience art in new, profound ways as you experiment and explore in the studio.  READ MORE
Enjoy an easy morning of strolling through classic cars, hot rods and more while sipping on coffee. Photo courtesy of Dana Pritchard, Woodlands Performance & Suspension.
Enjoy an easy morning of strolling through classic cars, hot rods and more while sipping on coffee. Photo courtesy of Dana Pritchard, Woodlands Performance & Suspension.

Things to Do Sunday

The Woodlands Car Club Cars & Coffee for a Cause

The Woodlands
Join car enthusiasts on the first Sunday of every month to check out awesome cars, enjoy some coffee, and support the Change for Charity program. READ MORE

Dia de los Reyes Magos at Traders Village

Jersey Village
Celebrate one of the most significant holidays in Latin America at Día de los Reyes (or Three Wise Men Day). Also known as the Feast of the Epiphany, Día de los Reyes commemorates the visit of the three kings or the Magi to Baby Jesus, thereby representing Christ’s physical revelation to the gentiles. In honor of the day, you can get a slice of the traditional Rosca de Reyes and a cup of hot chocolate*, and take pictures with Reyes Magos. READ MORE

Sunday Family Studio at MFAH

Museum District
Families are invited to join a teaching artist for an afternoon in the galleries and the studio. Spend time exploring and learning about a work of art, and then create your masterpiece. READ MORE

Galveston Symphony Orchestra: Happy New Year, Vienna Style!

Galveston
The Galveston Symphony Orchestra presents its New Year Concert with a twist of Vienna style.  READ MORE

Skating with the Stars at Discovery Green

Downtown
Enjoy this FREE event at Discovery Green and watch Houston's top figure skaters show off on the Ice! READ MORE

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