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Where you will find my family this Summer ๐ŸŽฃ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿ—

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Here are some great family friendly activities. I have 2 toddlers so these places have been a hit with our family! The kids love them and my husband and I can enjoy them as well!
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Outdoor Activities ๐ŸŽฃ๐ŸŠ

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Sonja Patterson profile picture
This park is a top fav if youโ€™re in the Katy area. They have a great playground for big kids, a section for toddlers, and lots of rocks and pathways for kids to walk/jump around to get that energy out!
Exploration Park
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I feel like this is a hidden gem! The playground has different structures than other playgrounds and they also have a splash pad open in the summer. There is a turf area, walking trail, and picnic tables (covered-huge for Tx) This is a great low key ...
Stephen Woodring Park
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Itโ€™s a little bit of a drive if youโ€™re not in the Spring area, but worth it! They have an indoor area with live animals! Baby alligators, owls, snakes, and more! They have animal toys for kids to play with and a cute reading nook with books. Outside ...
Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center
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We love this park! There are a few different walking trails with tons of wildlife. Mostly alligators. Alligators are everywhere, but if you leave them alone they will leave you alone! You will see a bunch of other wildlife as well. They also have a n...
Brazos Bend State Park

Restaurants- Family friendly ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŒฎ

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This is our favorite Bbq place. Itโ€™s good food, casual, and has a covered outdoor play area for the kids. Highly recommended this location if you have small kids. Only issue is get there early bc once they run out of meat they run out like most BBq p...
Feges BBQ
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Lupe tortilla- Mexican food in Houston.. need I say more lol We love this location because they have an outdoor play area for the kids. Sit on the covered patio and let your kids play while you enjoy some chips and salsa!
West Houston - Lupe Tortilla
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We love Local Table Cinco Ranch because again, they have a play area for the kids. Are you noticing a trend with my restaurant recommendations lol the food is really good too
Local Table: Home

Other Food & Drinks- high vibes ๐Ÿ˜Ž

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If youโ€™re looking for a place to have a girls brunch or a date night credence is the spot. The food was amazing and the vibe was high quality.
Credence

Arts & Entertainment

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This is also great for indoor fun to beat the heat of the Summer. They just remodeled one of the floors and itโ€™s a kids wonderland. Literally! They have a forest section, under the sea, play house area, and a baby/toddler area. They also have an area...
Children's Museum Houston
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We go here a few times per year. Buy the yearly pass itโ€™s worth it! My 3 year old loves dinosaurs so itโ€™s a family favorite. They also have a bunch of kid areas where they can run around. There is a hidden gem on the 4th floor that not a lot of peopl...
Houston Museum of Natural Science

Local Favorites ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ๐Ÿ›

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This place is great for indoor fun with the kids to beat the Summer heat! They have a play area for 0-5 year olds, an older kid area, and an all ages area. Itโ€™s super clean and aesthetically pleasing. Very cute cafe also for the parents ! You do need...
Clover Playground & Cafe (formerly MajestKids Playland)
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This is a great place to take the kids to free play! Itโ€™s just the perfect size to where your kids can run around and independently play while you can just sip your coffee. They also do different events during the Holiday. We went to see Santa clause...
Play Street Museum | Children's Museum and Indoor Play Area
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Highly recommend this place! Itโ€™s a bit of a drive if youโ€™re not close to Tomball but worth it! We had our 3 year old Birthday there and it was so fun! They have electric dinosaurs the kids can ride, an indoor play area, a train ride, fossil dig, Din...
Once Upon A Cowboy
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We love Dewberry Farm! Itโ€™s huge with so many activities for kids of all ages. They also do special themes for each holiday. The activities are great, they have so much yummy food, and things parents can enjoy as well.
Dewberry Farm