Best Hill Country Swimming Holes To Keep Kids Cool this Summer
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Cool off somewhere scenic during your trip to the Hill Country.
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The Commons, Hermann Park's Long-Awaited New Playground, is Finally Here
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Get a sneak peek into Hermann Park's new playground.
Best Sports Summer Camps in Houston: Soccer Camps, Baseball Camps, and Basketball Camps
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So you've got a kiddo who wants to attend a few sports summer camps to improve their skills. Or you want to introduce your preschooler to all things soccer, basketball, or baseball before committing to a season. Or you have a kid who has exhausted all the possibilities and needs the most unique and special summer camp in greater Houston. How will you find the right sports summer camp for your family? You've come to the right place!
Whether you want to brave the summer heat or keep it cool indoors, this list of must-try sports summer camps around Houston will have something for you.
If you're looking for other summer camps in Houston, check out this list of the Best Summer Camps in Houston and this Ultimate Summer Camp Guide for Houston Families!
School Break Camps: Holiday and Spring Break Camps That'll Keep Kids Busy on Days Off
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If you don't have travel plans and need to find a few spring break camps, then you're in the right place. After all, parents can always use extra help when schools are closed—not just for spring break, but for weeks off during the holidays, not to mention those non-holiday long weekends.
From The Heights to Bellaire and the arts to aviation, we think you'll find something perfect for your family in the camps we've rounded up here. As an added benefit, some places offer holiday camps on long weekends when schools are closed and summer camps too! Speaking of summer, popular camps fill up fast, so check out our favorite free and affordable camps in the Houston area and more camps for kids of all ages and interests in our Houston Summer Camp Guide.
20 Best Free and Fun Things To Do in Houston with Kids February 2024
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From Mardi Gras to the Houston Rodeo, February is packed with activities for kids, indoors and outside. Don’t miss our favorite free and fun things to do in Houston with kids this month.
Looking for free, family fun this February? Check out free events like the Lunar New 2024 Celebration at Asia Society Texas, Family Gras at Mardi Gras Galveston, or the Houston Arboretum Archeology Day. There are also can't-miss events this month, including the kick-off of the Houston Rodeo and Livestock Show, where you can enjoy concerts, shopping, educational exhibits, carnival, dining, and, of course, the rodeo!
These are just a few of our favorite things to do in Houston this February, and we're adding more events to the Houston Events Calendar daily.
Best Events To Celebrate Mardi Gras in Houston with Kids
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Mardi Gras is sometimes thought of as an adult affair, but there are tons of options around the Houston area for celebrating with kids. Your family will love Houston's festive parades, the floats decorated in bright colors, the free-flowing candy, the great music at many events, and the shiny beaded necklaces to catch and wear.
Read on for our selection of the best Mardi Gras celebrations in Houston. And if you're looking for more kid-friendly ideas, check out our Winter Activities Guide for Houston Families for fun seasonal activities.
Immersive Slime Experience Sloomoo Institute Now Open in Houston
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Sloomoo, billed as the “World’s #1 Slime Experience,” recently opened a new location in Houston–and you'll want to check it out if you have a kid that likes slime. The Marq-E Entertainment Center opening follows popular Sloomoo locations in New York, Atlanta, and Chicago.
We recently had a chance to visit, and it was a big hit with our kids. We all loved playing with different textures of slime, and the kids enjoyed making personalized slime to bring home.
Read on to get the scoop on this awesome new experience. Check out our Indoor Fun Guide for Houston Kids to find more fun places to play indoors.
Best Things to Do in Bellaire with Kids
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Bellaire is located just minutes from Houston’s downtown, straddling the loop in the southwest part of town, and it makes for a fun day trip or quick visit for a meal or recreation. The compact city is a mere 3.5 square miles, but its small footprint packs in a lot of family-friendly activities and events.
From playgrounds and pools to indoor activities and kid-friendly restaurants, read on for some of the best things to do with kids in Bellaire.
If you’d like to explore options for more local adventures, check out our 100 Things To Do With Houston Kids Before They Grow Up post and the Visitors Guide.
