East End Street Fest Cinco De Mayo Celebration. Photo courtesy of the event.
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Frida Festival at Discovery Green. Photo courtesy of the event.
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Levy Park in Houston has one of our favorite playgrounds. Photo courtesy of OJB Landscape Architecture
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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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Alligator sighting in Brazos Bend State Park. Photo by Shiva Shenoy via Flickr 2.0
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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
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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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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
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Little Beakers has three locations near Houston. Photo courtesy of Little Beakers
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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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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
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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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City Park Skate Park near Houston. Photo courtesy of the Sugarland Texas Govt.
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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
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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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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
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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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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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Your little learner will love the variety of toddler classes in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Awesome Cooking Classes and Camps for Kids in Houston

Build independence in the kitchen! Photo courtesy of Cook N Grow
Build independence in the kitchen! Photo courtesy of Cook N Grow
9/10/23 - By Elizabeth R

Cooking classes for kids are flourishing in Houston, a foodie hotspot. Not only do children's cooking lessons teach them how to cook, but little chefs get a boost of confidence when they finally make the perfect grilled cheese, omelet, or chocolate chip cookie. Even better, it may encourage them to make their own snacks!

To find more enrichment classes for kids around Houston, visit our Guide to Classes for Houston Kids—or get some culinary inspiration from our Kid-Friendly Houston Restaurants Guide! In the summer, you can find cooking camps and more in our Houston Summer Camp Guide.

The whole family can learn to cook together. Photo courtesy of Danjoy's Homemade Pasta
The whole family can learn to cook together. Photo courtesy of Danjoy's Homemade Pasta

Houston Area Cooking Classes and Camps

Sur La Table - Kids Cooking Classes

River Oaks and City Centre
It should be no surprise that Sur La Table offers cooking classes.  Offered during the summer, courses typically teach kids basic cooking skills and dishes that follow a weekly theme. Two age group classes are offered, for kids 7-11 and for teenagers 12-17. READ MORE

Well Done Cooking Classes

Spring Branch
Well Done Cooking Classes offer specialty classes and summer camp sessions that encourage kids to get in the kitchen and get cooking. Kids must be 12+ to attend specialty classes, however camps are open to children ages 10+.  READ MORE

Cook N Grow

College Station, Katy, Pearland, and more
Cook n Grow delivers a curriculum that builds independence in the kitchen through interactive learning. Cook n Grow offers classes and workshops for all ages, and can even schedule private cooking events. Based in College Station, they can travel to homes or schools for private events and also offer summer camps in Katy, Tomball, and Pearland. READ MORE

UrbanCHEF

Upper Kirby
UrbanCHEF offers hands-on kid's cooking classes and camps. Classes focus on techniques and ingredients to prepare favorite recipes and are geared for children aged 6-11. READ MORE

Central Market Cooking School Houston

River Oaks
Taught by expert cooking school instructors and guest chefs from around the world, Central Market's cooking classes offer fun for the whole family. From multi-course meals to cookie decorating, there’s something for everyone.  READ MORE

Cooking with a Twist

Stafford
Cooking with a twist offers young-chef cooking parties that combine hands-on fun with delicious creations. Young chefs will learn valuable kitchen skills, explore exciting flavors, and have fun with their friends.  READ MORE

Phoenicia Specialty Foods

Downtown
Phoenicia holds Kids YUMMY! holiday food classes for kids aged 3-12. Suggested as a drop-off class, assistants work with younger children, and the older children work with a head baker who shows them more intricate techniques. READ MORE

Danjoy's Homemade Pasta

Katy
Danjoy’s Homemade Pasta is family-owned and operated in Katy and provides cooking classes for the whole family and camps for kids. The focus is on making pasta, from sweet to savory during the one-and-a-half-hour customizable class.  READ MORE

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