Celebrate veterans at the Houston Veterans Day Parade on Monday. Photo taken by Ed Uthman via Flickr
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Let someone else cook Thanksgiving dinner this year. Photo courtesy of Bigstock
Kid-Friendly Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Houston
Annual City of Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade! 2023 photo © Richard Carson
Best Things to Do in Houston November 2024 with Kids
Visit Froberg's Farm for fall festival fun, a pumpkin patch, and more. Photo courtesy the fall
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Christmas trains near Houston 2024. Photo courtesy of The Polar Express Train Ride at the Texas State Railroad
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Photo courtesy of Levy Park, Facebook
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From pumpkins to corn mazes, there's loads of seasonal fun at local farms. Photo courtesy of P6 Farms
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Galveston Oktoberfest is one of many kid-friendly festivals near Houston. Kid zone photo courtesy of Galveston Oktoberfest
Best Fall Festivals and Fairs in Houston for Families
See animals up close at some of these farms near Houston. Photo courtesy of Dewberry Farm
Best Farms in Houston with Family Entertainment
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
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
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
17 Coolest Indoor Activities for Houston Teens
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.
Best Kid-Friendly Tours in Galveston For Your Family Trip
The outdoor pool at the Moody Gardens Hotel, photo courtesy of Visit Galveston.
Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Galveston, TX
One of our favorite petting zoos near Houston. Photo courtesy of Dewberry Farm
The Best Petting Zoos Near Houston
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
20 Top Things To Do in Galveston with Kids
Photo by author Rebecca Matheson Ortiz for Mommy Poppins.
Tips and Secrets to the Houston Zoo with Kids
Little girl playing at an indoor play space in Houston. Photo courtesy of Frogs, Snails and Fairy Tales
Top Indoor Playgrounds & Play Spaces in Houston
Houston has many kid-friendly museums, and not all are children's museums. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum of Houston
Best Museums in Houston for Kids and Families
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
Ice at the Galleria provides year-round ice skating in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Galleria
Best Indoor and Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Houston for Kids and Families
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
10 State Parks Near Houston With Lakes, Beaches, and Hiking
Explore our guide of classes for kids in Houston.
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There's no shortage of fun baby activities in Houston.
Best Things To Do with Babies in Houston Before They Turn 1
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
Houston's bucket list for kid activities
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Treat your kid to one of these Houston spas with services for children. Photo courtesy of Float Baby
Kid-Friendly Salons and Spas Near Houston
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
Kid-Friendly Bowling Alleys in Houston
Fishing at Sea Center in Freeport, TX. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife
Freeport with Kids: Best Things To Do in Freeport, Texas
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
Mom's Night Out in Houston: 5 Fun Itineraries for a Kid-Free Evening
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
Ninja Warrior Gyms, Obstacle Courses, and Parkour in Houston for Kids
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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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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Try fishing for the first time in Lake Livingston. Photo courtesy of Lake Livingston State Park, Facebook
Fun Things to Do in Lake Livingston State Park with Kids
Kids eat Free at Dickey's on Sundays with each adult purchase of $10 or more. Photo courtesy of Dickey's
13 Kid-Friendly Barbecue Restaurants in Houston
The St. Regis in Uptown is one of Houston's best family-friendly resorts.
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Photo courtesy of Lake Conroe KOA Campground, Facebook
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Hiking at Garner State Park in the Texas Hill Country. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife
Texas Hill Country with Kids: Where to Go, Eat, and Stay
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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Kids can learn about Robotics at the Houston Space Center. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Ortiz.
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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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Calling all space lovers! NASA’s Space Center Houston, photo by Rebecca Matheson Ortiz
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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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The Menil Collection is a free art museum in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Menil Collection
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​Galveston's Schlitterbahn is an indoor waterpark near Houston. Photo courtesy of Schlitterbahn in Galveston Island
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Reaching for Butterflies at the Cockrell Butterfly Center at the Houston Museum of Natural Science
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Horseback riding is a favorite kid activity in Conroe
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Photo courtesy of texasgatorfest.com
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Building sandcastles at Port Aransas Beach.
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Houston is full of great places to celebrate first birthdays. Photo courtesy Sweet Pecks Photography
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Best of January: 17 Top Things To Do In Houston With Kids

Galveston Museum Day this January near Houston. Photo courtesy of the event
Galveston Museum Day this January near Houston. Photo courtesy of the event
12/30/22 - By Rachael Cherry

While January in Houston is definitely a more low-key month after the chaos of the holidays, there are still many great events happening. We are really excited about celebrating The Year of the Rabbit at events like the 2023 Lunar New Years Festival and Japan Junction: Oshogatsu at Levy Park, and the events honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, including the Dream Big WonderWeek at Children’s Museum Houston and MLK Jr. Parade and Festival Downtown.

Also happening this month is Galveston Museum Day, where visitors can glimpse into the Island’s storied past and explore many Galveston museums at special rates.

Find more things to do this January in our Winter Activities Guide and our Indoor Fun Guide.

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.  And to get our picks for every weekend in your inbox—sign up for our newsletters.

 

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Monster Jam is coming to Houston in January. Photo courtesy of Monster Jam
Monster Jam is coming to Houston in January. Photo courtesy of Monster Jam

Top Things To Do in Houston with Kids this January

Beautifica 360 Houston at Houston Museum of Natural Science

Museum District - Select days through Sat Jan 7
Beautifica is a 360 journey through worlds real and imagined, from mindblowing particle fields to unashamedly euphoric fantastic environments almost impossible to describe. READ MORE

Nature Connects at the Houston Botanic Garden

Southeast Houston - Daily through Sun Feb 19
Sean Kenney's Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks is an award-winning exhibition that uses whimsical works of art made from simple toy blocks to explore the balance of ecosystems and mankind’s relationship with nature.  READ MORE

Screen on the Green at Discovery Green: School of Rock

Downtown - Thu Jan 5
Free
Pack a picnic and a blanket to enjoy a family movie under the stars at the city’s downtown park. READ MORE

Saturday Stargazing at George Observatory

Needville - Sat Jan 7, 2023 - Sat Jan 28 (Saturdays)
 Enjoy the wonders of the universe on the upper deck of the Observatory with constellation laser tours, a combination of deck and dome telescopes, or captured live camera feeds. READ MORE

Japan Junction: Oshogatsu 2024 at Levy Park

Upper Kirby - Sat Jan 7
Free
Celebrate the start of 2024 with a free, family-friendly event featuring live performances, traditional Japanese games, omikuji fortune-telling, craft stations, and food concessions. READ MORE

Dream On WonderWeek at Children's Museum Houston

Museum District - Tue Jan 10 - Sun Jan 15 (Daily)
This week is a celebration of the life of one of America's greatest leaders, Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King was an advocate for peace, and social justice during a time of great tension, and difficulty in the United States. READ MORE

Skate with Storybook Stars at Discovery Green

Downtown - Sat Jan 14
Children of all ages are invited to skate with Storybook Stars. READ MORE

Family Magic and Comedy Show with Carter Blackburn at Houston Improv

Memorial - Sat Jan 14
Experience Carter Blackburn's magic and comedy, a mixture of high-energy magic, illusions, juggling, sleight of hand, danger, and lots of audience interaction.  READ MORE

30th Annual MLK Grande Parade

Midtown - Mon Jan 16
Free
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Holiday at the annual MLK Grande Parade.   READ MORE

46th Annual Original MLK Jr. Parade Downtown

Downtown - Mon Jan 16
Free
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 46th "Original" MLK, Jr. Parade followed by the MLK Jr. Festival. READ MORE

2023 Lunar New Year Festival: Year of the Rabbit

Asiatown - Sat Jan 21
Free
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at this family-friendly outdoor event featuring various cultural and family activities, vendors, merchandise, delicious food, and exciting performances to welcome in the Year of the Rabbit. READ MORE

Arbor Day Celebration at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Memorial Park - Sat Jan 21
Free
Join the annual Arbor Day Celebration to recognize the importance of trees,  experience the flavors of the forest, and enjoy tree activities and crafts. READ MORE

Gazillion Bubble Show at Jones Hall

Downtown - Sat Jan 28
This high-impact special effects, laser lighting, and interactive performance keep audiences awed and includes participation to be inside a bubble.  READ MORE

Lunar New Year Houston

Asiatown - Sat Jan 28, 2023 - Sun Jan 29
Free
Come celebrate the Lunar New Year with lions and dragons, lucky red firecrackers, a kid zone, martial arts, dance, and music. READ MORE

Monster Jam at NRG Stadium

Southwest Houston - Sat Jan 28, 2023 - Sun Jan 29
It's time for Monster Jam at NRG Stadium, with fan favorites such as Grave Digger, Gas Monkey Garage, and more battling it out around the track and performing crash-worthy stunts and freestyles. READ MORE

Galveston Museum Day

Galveston - Sat Jan 28, 2023 - Sun Jan 29
Galveston Museum Day is an annual event that celebrates the rich cultural and historical heritage of Galveston, Texas. It provides an opportunity for the community to explore various museums and cultural institutions with free or discounted admission. READ MORE

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