Rachael Cherry

Inside Bellaire's Nature Discovery Center

Submitted by Rachael Cherry on Sun, 09/18/2016 - 3:45pm

Houston is known for being a bustling metropolis, but the city also boasts some hidden gems in the nature department. Nestled in the heart of Bellaire and surrounded by houses, the Nature Discovery Center is one such place that is ideal for reconnecting with the outdoors without venturing too far from city limits.

The Nature Discovery Center was founded in 1979 and is dedicated to educating children and adults about nature and inspiring them to spend more time outdoors. It features two Discovery Rooms, which house hands-on exhibits and displays, and Russ Pitman Park, a 4-acre property with a variety of amenities.

Flying High at the Hermann Park Kite Festival

Submitted by Rachael Cherry on Sun, 09/18/2016 - 3:39pm

Since 2014, the Hermann Park Kite Festival has been bringing Houstonians of all ages - and their kites - together to enjoy a day of kite flying, live entertainment, and tons of free activities for families and children. Organized by the Hermann Park Conservancy, the festival takes place on Miller Hill and over the Jones Reflection Pool.

I knew I wanted to take my family to the Hermann Park Kite Festival because not only does my toddler love watching and flying kites, but any family oriented event that is filled with fun activities and is free always sounds like a good idea. We attended the 2016 festival on April 3, which was perfect timing in terms of weather - the annual heat wave had yet to set in. Next year's festival is set for March 26, 2017.

Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center: Adventures for Kids of All Ages

Submitted by Rachael Cherry on Sun, 09/18/2016 - 2:55pm

The Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center opened in May of this year, and it is more than a branch of the Children's Museum of Houston. Although it is sponsored by the organization, it isn't merely a replica of the popular downtown museum. Instead, it is filled with attractions that make it worth a visit in its own right.

Family Friendly Restaurants at CityCentre

Submitted by Rachael Cherry on Sun, 09/18/2016 - 7:55am

CityCentre may be known as a happy hour hot spot, but it's also home to many family friendly restaurants as well as a green space perfect for kids to run around and play. In case you are not sure where to head with the kids in tow, look no further than our list of restaurants sure to please the whole family.

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Inside Bellaire's Nature Discovery Center

Flying High at the Hermann Park Kite Festival

Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center: Adventures for Kids of All Ages

Family Friendly Restaurants at CityCentre

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