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
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
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.
the commons at hermann park - RECENTLY INAUGURATED!!
Newly renovated it has A LOT to offer. Located about 40 min from HOU, in beautiful The Woodlands
Bear Branch Park
A park like no other. You have the traditional playground and the “mother nature playground” (big beautiful oaks to climb and play around)
Elizabeth Baldwin Park
One of my favorite places to take my daughter to
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center - Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
So much to do at this place. Great for exploring and learning about nature, and it's FREE
Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center - Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center
It's a small park but packed with fun
Woodchase Park
A hidden gem in Katy
Exploration Park
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
Mary Jo Peckham Park
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
Live Oak Grill
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
Ciro’s Italian Grill - Ciro’s Italian Grill
Family friendly Mediterranean Restaurant
La Pasha Lounge & Grill - Mediterranean Restaurant in Houston, TX
You can't be in HOU without some Tex Mex….with playground
Lupe Tortilla Mexican Restaurants - The Original
Another good option to have good food while the kids play
Blue Agave Cantina
Coolest Houston Car Restorante. Vespas and cool “car booth” are a delight among kiddos
IMPERO ITALIANO - Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
My daughter always has fun here
Jimmy Changas | Fresh. Mex. Fun.
Other Food & Drinks
Who says you can't have some fun too!! They offer great areas for the kiddos
Saint Arnolds Brewing
The playground is small….but it's an option still!!
No Label Brewing Company
Super relax place to grab a local beer and let the kids play with goats
Blue Heron Farm
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
Katy Beer Garden
Arts & Entertainment
An immersive art museum great for all ages
Seismique Houston's Art Experience of Tomorrow is Here!
Very interesting and educational activity for the kids to learn and play
The Health Museum
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!
Sloomoo Institute Houston - World's #1 Slime Shop & Experience
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
Houston Museum of Natural Science
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.
Ahoy Mateys! The Jolly Pirate Ship Is Now Sailing Through Lake Conroe
Local Favorites
One of the coolest places to take the kids! Specially if they are into insects
Cockrell Butterfly Center
The newly open one in Sugar Land (about 20 min from HOU) is just Amazing
