Kid friendly things to do around Houston
There are many great activities and places to enjoy some family time. From playgrounds to museums, from free to paid, we have it all, you just need to know where to go. This list it's only starting…
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Outdoor Activities
There is nothing like having fun outdoor. Explore, play, learn, make new friends, repeat.
Explore The Commons kids playground @ Hermann Park! Ignaugated in Summer 2024 has A LOT to do, even a splash pad. The only bad thing is that parking is very limited.
Newly renovated it has A LOT to offer. Located about 40 min from HOU, in beautiful The Woodlands
A park like no other. You have the traditional playground and the “mother nature playground” (big beautiful oaks to climb and play around)
One of my favorite places to take my daughter to
So much to do at this place. Great for exploring and learning about nature, and it's FREE
It's a small park but packed with fun
A hidden gem in Katy
One of my favorite parks around Katy. There is a lot to do here (even mini golf). It has a pavilion, restrooms, grills, you can fish…..but parking is very, VERY limited
Restaurants
As an adult you want good food, but as a parent you know the importance of having a playground available. Well, you don't have to go to a fast food restaurant my friend!! You just have to know good restaurants WITH playgrounds
A local favorite indeed! A taste of Texas with HUGE portions and KIDS PARK
As an adult you want good food, but as a parent you know the importance of having a playground available. Well, you don't have to go to a fast food restaurant my friend!! You just have to know good restaurants WITH playgrounds
Family friendly Mediterranean Restaurant
You can't be in HOU without some Tex Mex….with playground
Another good option to have good food while the kids play
Coolest Houston Car Restorante. Vespas and cool “car booth” are a delight among kiddos
My daughter always has fun here
Other Food & Drinks
Who says you can't have some fun too!! They offer great areas for the kiddos
The playground is small….but it's an option still!!
Super relax place to grab a local beer and let the kids play with goats
NEW German inspired Beer Garden in the Katy area. Amazing outdoor spaces, great for families, very kids and pets friendly. They also have an indoor seating area
Arts & Entertainment
An immersive art museum great for all ages
Very interesting and educational activity for the kids to learn and play
Kids just LOVE slime (for whatever reason). Parents just hate it lol, and we do have reasons!! Consider this your SAFE slime experience…Thank me later!
I took my daughter here because she is a Dinosaur Lover. She was so thrilled about the Dinosaurs exhibition he expended abut 70% of our time in that area, but she also enjoyed the rest of the Museum as well
Have a Pirate's style adventure on a Pirate's boat! This is super fun you'll be a kid again. This is in Lake Conroe, where btw has A LOT more to offer.
Local Favorites
One of the coolest places to take the kids! Specially if they are into insects
The newly open one in Sugar Land (about 20 min from HOU) is just Amazing
An AMAZING interactove aquarium/zoo experience
Just outside HOU you can find this great zoo where your kids can interact with animals and feed them
This is a really cool Childrens Museum, although extremely crowded I must say so choose your visit day/time wisely
We have been taking our daughter to Dewberry for the past 2 years and I just bought our tickets for the Fall Fest. Highly recommend