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Our ultimate bucket list of 100 free fun things in Houston to do with kids will guide you to all the local places, activities, and events that cost absolutely nothing. After all, while we love our kids to the moon and back, they sure can be expensive!
For extra savings, make sure to check out our list of Free Places to Play and Explore Indoors and Free Admission Days at Top Houston Museums.
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From New Year's Day to MLK weekend and beyond, January 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.
Celebrate the start of 2024 with a free, family-friendly event featuring live performances and traditional Japanese games at Japan Junction: Oshogatsu 2024 at Levy Park. And make sure not to miss MATCH Family Fun Day, an afternoon chock full of free fun for little ones, with an entire city block filled with performances and activities organized by the Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston.
These are just a few of our favorite things to do in Houston this January—we're adding more events to the Houston Events Calendar every day.
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Looking for the best things to do in Houston this New Year's Eve weekend? Here are some awesome events and activities for kids to add to your list for New Year's Eve 2023.
It's time for fireworks, balloon drops, noisemakers, and more! Ring in 2024 all over the city with family-friendly events like the Rockin' New Year's Noon Bash at the Children's Museum Houston or the New Year's Eve Family Celebration at Kemah Boardwalk. It's also your last chance to see some of our favorite Holiday Light shows this year, including Dasher's Lightshow Big Rivers Christmas in New Caney.
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Slick City, which is billed as the world’s largest indoor waterless slide park, has opened a new location in the Houston area–and there's a good chance your family is going to have a blast at the Katy Mills Mall action park.
The unique theme park is just the third Slick City location nationwide, and it's designed for all ages. The Katy location features 66,000 square feet of indoor sliding experiences, go-karts, and a sports court park.
We were invited to check it out, and my oldest child called it “the most fun we’ve ever had,” so, needless to say, it was a big hit with the kids. As a bonus, the adults had a lot of fun, too!
Read on to get the scoop on this awesome new experience, and find more fun places to play indoors on our list of the Top Indoor Play Spaces in Houston.
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"Radiant Nature," the new holiday light show at the Houston Botanic Garden, offers an enchanting after-dark experience. The botanic garden has been transformed into an illuminated wonderland featuring dozens of Chinese lantern installations, and the installation will remain in place through late February, following Chinese New Year.
We think it’s an amazing place for your whole family to check out. Read on to learn what to expect from your visit.
Don't forget to check out our list of Best Holiday Lights Drive-Thrus and Christmas Light Shows for more wonderous light shows to explore in Houston this holiday season.
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This October, Houston is jam-packed with fun Halloween events for kids, but if you have a toddler or preschooler in tow, you might prefer events with more fun treats than spooky tricks. Get your little ones' costumes on, because there are many awesome, not scary, Halloween events in Houston for toddlers and preschoolers.
For more Halloween ideas, don't forget to check out our top area Trunk or Treats, and our Houston Halloween Fun Guide.
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Looking for things to do with kids in the Houston Heights? Here's the scoop on kid-friendly activities in The Heights neighborhood.
The Houston Heights, located just northwest of Downtown, is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Houston. Known for its Victorian Houses along Heights Boulevard and quirky stores, it’s also home to many family-friendly events and activities. From playgrounds and museums to indoor activities and kid-friendly restaurants, we’ve rounded up some of the best things to do with kids in The Heights.
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.
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Children see magic because they look for it. Houston kids won’t have to look far, because the Museum of Illusions has opened a location in the Galleria. My family loves immersive experiences, and with over 60 different exhibits, this museum is like no other venue we have seen.
The Museum of Illusions Houston packs a lot into a small space including optical illusions, visual tricks, and hands-on interactive displays. They even have something called a vortex tunnel that still has us questioning reality. Needless to say, my kids' minds were blown.
We think it will blow your minds as well. But before heading out, read on to learn what to expect from your visit. And don't forget to check out our list of Best Museums in Houston for Kids and Families and our Children's Museums and Exhibits Guide for Houston for more museums to explore.
