Mardi Gras in Galveston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston
Mardi Gras, Rodeo Parade, and More Things to Do in Houston This Weekend with Kids
Little boy showing his steer. Photo courtesy of the Houston Livestock Show Rodeo
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Stay at one of these nearby hotels for the easiest Houston Rodeo experience. Photo courtesy of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
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Little Beakers has three locations near Houston. Photo courtesy of Little Beakers
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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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Little girl playing at an indoor play space in Houston. Photo courtesy of Frogs, Snails and Fairy Tales
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Have a slimey-fun party at Sloomoo Institute. Photo courtesy of Sloomoo
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Firetruck Park in West University. Photo by Jessica Stautberg
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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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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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Photo courtesy of Levy Park, Facebook
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See animals up close at some of these farms near Houston. Photo courtesy of Dewberry Farm
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Pleasure Pier in Galveston is a top attraction near Houston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston
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Stop at Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo for some cool photos on your roadtrip to the Texas Panhandle.
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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
City Park Skate Park near Houston. Photo courtesy of the Sugarland Texas Govt.
Kid-Friendly Skate Parks in Houston
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
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
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
Photo courtesy of Big Air in North Houston
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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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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 by author Rebecca Matheson Ortiz for Mommy Poppins.
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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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MKT has great family-friendly restaurants! Photo courtesy of @mendocinofarms and MKT
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Photo courtesy of Cypress Academy
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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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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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Montessori preschools focus on hands-on learning. Photo courtesy of The Woodlands Montessori School
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Levy Park in Houston has one of our favorite playgrounds. Photo courtesy of OJB Landscape Architecture
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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 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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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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The St. Regis in Uptown is one of Houston's best family-friendly resorts.
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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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Mardi Gras in Galveston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston
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Weekend Fun for Houston Kids: Candytopia, Fairy Day, June 22-23

Don your fairy wings and grab your pixie dust for Fairy Day at the Museum./Photo courtesy of The Woodlands Children's Museum.
Don your fairy wings and grab your pixie dust for Fairy Day at the Museum./Photo courtesy of The Woodlands Children's Museum.
6/19/19 - By Rachael Cherry

Hot summer days mean lots of water play, and we have some excellent things lined up for all of you water-loving families out there!

For our beach lovers, check out Texas' best beaches, or see all the great things to do in Galveston, including swimming at Surfside Beach or learning how to build sandcastles at Stewart Beach. For water park lovers, see what hot spots the Houston area has to offer. Enjoy classic thrills and water tubing at Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels or splash around at Strawberry Water Park in Pasadena.

There is also lots of free fun to be had at splash pads around the city, Houston's many free pools, and a kid favorite - Noah's Ark Pool.

Not feeling the water? This weekend is full of all sorts of fun things to do that don't involve getting wet. Let's check it out together! 

 

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Showered with candy at Candytopia in Los Angeles. Photo by Roberta Brown/Mommy Poppins
Showered with candy at Candytopia in Los Angeles. Photo by Roberta Brown/Mommy Poppins

All Weekend

Alley Theatre Day 2019

Downtown
All for one, and one for all! Come out for Alley Theatre Day, where you can experience a Behind-the-Scenes tour, a sword fighting workshop, a Three Musketeers activity, and a matinee performance of Ken Ludwig's The Three Musketeers. READ MORE

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by The Company OnStage

Meyerland
Based on the popular novel by Judy Blume, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing takes life with a sibling and puts a hilarious twist on it. Any child with a younger sibling is sure to appreciate the humor and escapades that ensue with Peter Hatcher and his little brother Fudge. READ MORE

A Midsummer Night's Dream at Queensbury Theatre

Memorial
Join four young lovers and a troupe of actors as they find themselves caught in the wood in the midst of a quarrel between the King and Queen of the fairies. Based on the comedy by William Shakespeare, this play is sure to delight families of all ages.  READ MORE

Circo Hermanos Vazquez in North Houston

North Houston
The circus is coming! Be prepared to be amazed as human cannonballs, acrobatics, dancers, and more take center stage under the big top.  READ MORE

Candytopia: Houston

Memorial
If you've been looking for a Golden Ticket, look no further! Dive into all things sweet at the wonderful world of Candytopia, a candy lover's paradise that is sure to satisfy even the sweetest tooth.  READ MORE
Head to the Maritime Museum for a fun family day learning about Colors of the Sea./Photo courtesy of Houston Maritime Museum.
Head to the Maritime Museum for a fun family day learning about Colors of the Sea./Photo courtesy of Houston Maritime Museum.

Saturday

Woodtrace Wilderness Kids Triathlon

Pinehurst
Get ready to let the kids get active at the Woodtrace Wilderness Kids Triathlon. The race is a USA Triathlon-sanctioned event with varying distances based on age. Stick around after the race for a post-race party featuring prize drawings.  READ MORE

Kids Fish Fest at Walden Marina

Montgomery
Kids of all ages are invited out for a free morning of fishing at Walden Marina. Learn angler safety and etiquette, take fishing lessons, learn knot tying, practice fish identification, participate in casting contests, and more. READ MORE

Fairy Day at TWCM

The Woodlands
Dress as your favorite fairy and meet Tinkerbell to celebrate International Fairy Day. Create your own fairy wings and fairy wand, get your face painted, dig into the fairy flower bin, and snap a picture with Tink.  READ MORE

Houston LGBT+ Pride Celebration

Downtown
Enjoy the Houston LGBT+ Pride Celebration with events and activities for the entire family to enjoy. READ MORE

Family Day: Colors of the Sea

Downtown
This month for Family Day enjoy activities that include demonstrations in the exhibit space by local artists and patriotic art activities in the Kids’ Cove with the Painting Pirate. READ MORE
Enjoy an afternoon of fine arts and activities with the family during Sunday Family Studio./Photo courtesy of Trish Badger/The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Enjoy an afternoon of fine arts and activities with the family during Sunday Family Studio./Photo courtesy of Trish Badger/The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Sunday

Pre-Colombian Rumba at Trader's Village

Jersey Village
Head to Trader's Village for the annual Pre-Colombian Rumba, which features a day of live music from Mango Punch, dancing, prizes, activities, and surprises for the whole family.  READ MORE

Kingwood 4th Sunday Market and Craft Show

Kingwood
Join us for a monthly leisure Sunday Market every 4th Sunday in Kingwood at Town Center Park where you can shop and browse a variety of quality vendors. READ MORE

Tejano Music Nights at Kemah Boardwalk

Kemah
Enjoy an evening outdoors with a live concert featuring the best in Tejano music. 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

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