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Area Attractions
Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex
The Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex provides a first class, family-oriented facility with a
large selection of ice activities for your enjoyment and over 1,000 pairs of skates available
for rental. During the day, public sessions are bright and lively. During the evening
sessions, the lights are dimmed, the music ranges from country to rock to jazz, coupled
with a special effects lighting system that brings a party atmosphere to the Aerodrome.
Don't miss the theme nights and holiday parties that are promoted throughout the year.
8220 Willow Place Drive N, Houston, TX 77070.
Visit website.
Bayou Wildlife Park
Come experience your very own African safari at Bayou Wildlife Park in Alvin, Texas. An
adventure-filled tram ride with experienced wildlife guides will take you over 80 acres of
natural habitat. See and feed animals and birds from Africa, India, Asia, Australia, and
North and South America. Pony rides and a petting zoo are also available for the kids.
5050 FM 517, Alvin, 77511, 281-337-6376.
Visit website.
Blue Barn Fun Farm
Catfish Pond, Turtle Pond, White Tail Deer, Red Deer, Bull Frogs, Mule, Donkeys, Lots of
Others,
Fish for Crawfish, Tractor-drawn Wagon Ride, Milk a cow, Touch our little Critters - Always
something different. Feed the Goats & Sheep, Fun for groups of 20 or more, Open year-
round, reservations only. 37 miles west of Downtown Houston
Visit website.
Blue Bell Creamery
Come check out a guided tour of the Blue Bell Creamery and watch a short film about how
they make their ice cream. Each tour ends with a complimentary scoop of Blue Bell ice
cream.
Visit website.
Children's Museum of Houston
With 14 galleries of vibrant exhibits bursting with action-packed fun, the Children's
Museum of Houston gives kids from birth to age 12 the ultimate discover and learn
experience. There’s something new every day making each visit unique as children
explore EcoStation, Think Tank, KID-TV, The Matter Factory, How Does It Work? and much
more.
Visit website.
Downtown Aquarium
The Downtown Aquarium is a spectacular entertainment, dining and meeting complex
located in downtown Houston. Dine on a variety of seafood specialties at the Aquarium
Restaurant as you are seated around a 150,000-gallon centerpiece aquarium. Enjoy many
of our fabulous attractions including the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit with 500,000 gallons
of underwater tanks and more than 400 species of marine life and mammals including
white tigers. Take a ride on Shark Voyage, where guests travel by train through the center
of a shark tank. Enjoy the variety of amusements such as a Ferris wheel, carousel and
many midway games. 410 Bagby St. at Memorial, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 223-FISH
Visit website.
Forbidden Gardens
Come and experience the mystery and magic of Imperial China! Forbidden Gardens is a
must-see for everyone who wants to embark on an unforgettable journey to a faraway land
without stepping outside of Texas. This fascinating outdoor museum replicates some of
China's major historic scenes. Guided tours take you back to the third century BC to view
the first Emperor's amazing 6,000 piece terra-cotta army replicated in 1/3 scale. The tour
continues to the intricately detailed miniatures of the famous Forbidden City in Beijing
which served as palaces for nearly 500 years of Imperial rule.
Visit website.
Funplex
Wow, there's so much to do at Funplex! Go-karts, bowling, skating, arcade games,
movies, carnival rides, and so much more make up this wonderful indoor complex that
can keep any family entertained all day! Open 7 days a week. 13700 Beechnut, Houston,
TX 77083.
Visit website.
Houston Public Libraries
The Houston Public Library system serves the City's culturally diverse community by
offering a broad program of free educational, informational and recreational activities
through a central complex and neighborhood branch libraries.
Visit website.
Houston Museum of Natural Science
The Houston Museum of Natural Science is a great choice for indoor fun with new exhibits
monthly and several outstanding permanent exhibits and features, including the Cockrell
Butterfly Center, the Burke Baker Planetarium, Imax Theater, dinosaur exhibits, gems and
minerals, an interactive exhibit in the Weiss Energy Hall, the Fondren Discovery Place for
kids of all ages, and a McDonald's restaurant.
Visit website.
Houston Zoo
An exciting educational and popular conservation resource, the zoo is set in a 55-acre
lush, tropical landscape, and is home to more than 4,500 exotic animals. Special areas
include the children’s zoo, reptile house, tropical bird aviary, primate world and a komodo
dragon display. Hermann Park, 1513 N. MacGregor Dr.; (713) 523-5888; (713) 533-6500.
Visit website.
Kemah Boardwalk
Just 20 miles from downtown Houston, this fun-filled development on the Kemah channel
to Galveston Bay is a great family destination. Kemah features a nostalgic amusement
park, complete with a 65-foot Ferris wheel, miniature train, carousel and other rides, with
many seafood eateries and other fine restaurants to round off your trip. #1 Kemah
Waterfront Bradford and Second St., Kemah; (877) AT-KEMAH; (281) 334-9880.
Visit website.
King's Orchard
This orchard is offered to families for fresh strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, figs,
and fresh cut flowers, from early March until Sept. 15. Pick your own fruit during season in
the "King's" Orchard near the Texas Renaissance Festival grounds. All are grown
naturally and virtually chemical free. Off FM 1774 south of Plantersville. 409/894-2766.
Visit website.
Memorial City Mall Play Castle
Come visit Memorial City Mall's newest children's amenity, the new PlayCastle. A towering
castle, 28 feet high and approximately 3,600 square feet in size, with bridges, tunnels,
windows and a roof with several turrets. The PlayCastle is located in the children's wing of
the mall, between Sears and the new Target. Designed primarily for kids ages 0-5, kids
must be no taller than 4 feet to play in the area. Free and open to the public, the play area
is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 12 p.m. through 6 p.m. on
Sunday during regular mall hours. This is the neatest indoor play area for kids! It's all in
the theme of a castle. Everything about it is fun and safe!
Miller Outdoor Theater
Miller Outdoor Theatre offers the most diverse season of professional entertainment of
any Houston performance venue, and it's all FREE! Clasical music, jazz, ethnic music and
dance, ballet, Shakespeare, musical theatre, classic films, and much, much more are
included in this year's outstanding line-up. Relax in the covered seating area or enjoy a
pre-performance picnic on the hillside. All performances at Miller are family-friendly! 100
Concert Drive, 281-FREE-FUN.
Visit website.
Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens is the best place in town to learn and play! Galveston’s renowned
attraction offers the Aquarium Pyramid, a wonderful world of aquatic life from the
Caribbean, South Atlantic, North Pacific and South Pacific Oceans, the Rainforest Pyramid,
a stunning IMAX Theater, Ridefilm Theater, and the Palm Beach Water Park. One Hope
Blvd., Galveston; (800) 582-4673.
Visit website.
Nature Discovery Center
Nature Discovery Center is a warm and friendly place where children and families share
the joy of discovery. It is housed in the old Henshaw home, nestled in Russ Pitman Park, a
four-acre rural retreat in the midst of the city of Bellaire, Texas. The Center's Discovery
Rooms, open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 5:30 pm FREE of charge, are full of
intriguing exhibits and hands-on activities that invite children and adults to explore, and
have fun learning. 7112 Newcastle St., Bellaire; 713-667-6550
Visit website.
Old MacDonald's Farm
Old MacDonald’s Farm is a 15-acre children's paradise with twelve petting zoos, pony
rides, train rides and more. Guests can also swim in the swimming pool, catch crawfish,
and feed some very happy ducks at the pond. 3203 FM 1960 East, Humble, 281-446-4001.
Visit website.
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
With its huge array of awesome aquatic adventures, Schlitterbahn Galveston Island can be
your personal happy place! The attractions in Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
cover approximately 15 acres. German-style castle spires and architecture provide the
visual focal point. The park has food kiosks, retail shops, changing rooms with showers,
lockers, group areas, plus more than 20 attractions. 2026 Lockeed St., Galveston; (409)
770-WAVE.
Visit website.
Splashtown Park
Get ready for wet fun less than half an hour from downtown. With rides called Tornado,
Zoom Flumes and Wild Wave Pool, who wouldn’t have fun? Restaurants, shops and rides
for all ages. 21300 I-45 North, Spring, (281) 355-3300.
Visit website.
Space Center Houston
For out-of-this-world fun, see actual spacecraft, including Mercury, Gemini and Apollo
capsules, watch astronauts train for upcoming shuttle missions, touch a moon rock or
walk in space through space simulators. The Space Center also features a Kids Space
Place, created for children of all ages who have always dreamed of experiencing the same
things astronauts do in space. Interactive exhibits and themed area make exploring the
different aspects of space and the manned space flight program loads of fun. Inside Kids
Space Place, guests can explore and experiment commanding the space shuttle or living
on the space station. 1601 NASA Rd. 1; (281) 244-2100.
Visit website.
Xploration Station
The Woodlands Xploration Station is a satellite educational facility of the Houston Museum
of Natural Science. In addition to the dinosaur specimens and other exhibits, Xploration
Station also offers weekday classes, summer camps, storytimes, craft days, birthday
parties, and more. 1201 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands; (713) 639-4629
Visit website.
The Aerodrome Ice Skating Complex provides a first class, family-oriented facility with a
large selection of ice activities for your enjoyment and over 1,000 pairs of skates available
for rental. During the day, public sessions are bright and lively. During the evening
sessions, the lights are dimmed, the music ranges from country to rock to jazz, coupled
with a special effects lighting system that brings a party atmosphere to the Aerodrome.
Don't miss the theme nights and holiday parties that are promoted throughout the year.
8220 Willow Place Drive N, Houston, TX 77070.
Visit website.
Bayou Wildlife Park
Come experience your very own African safari at Bayou Wildlife Park in Alvin, Texas. An
adventure-filled tram ride with experienced wildlife guides will take you over 80 acres of
natural habitat. See and feed animals and birds from Africa, India, Asia, Australia, and
North and South America. Pony rides and a petting zoo are also available for the kids.
5050 FM 517, Alvin, 77511, 281-337-6376.
Visit website.
Blue Barn Fun Farm
Catfish Pond, Turtle Pond, White Tail Deer, Red Deer, Bull Frogs, Mule, Donkeys, Lots of
Others,
Fish for Crawfish, Tractor-drawn Wagon Ride, Milk a cow, Touch our little Critters - Always
something different. Feed the Goats & Sheep, Fun for groups of 20 or more, Open year-
round, reservations only. 37 miles west of Downtown Houston
Visit website.
Blue Bell Creamery
Come check out a guided tour of the Blue Bell Creamery and watch a short film about how
they make their ice cream. Each tour ends with a complimentary scoop of Blue Bell ice
cream.
Visit website.
Children's Museum of Houston
With 14 galleries of vibrant exhibits bursting with action-packed fun, the Children's
Museum of Houston gives kids from birth to age 12 the ultimate discover and learn
experience. There’s something new every day making each visit unique as children
explore EcoStation, Think Tank, KID-TV, The Matter Factory, How Does It Work? and much
more.
Visit website.
Downtown Aquarium
The Downtown Aquarium is a spectacular entertainment, dining and meeting complex
located in downtown Houston. Dine on a variety of seafood specialties at the Aquarium
Restaurant as you are seated around a 150,000-gallon centerpiece aquarium. Enjoy many
of our fabulous attractions including the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit with 500,000 gallons
of underwater tanks and more than 400 species of marine life and mammals including
white tigers. Take a ride on Shark Voyage, where guests travel by train through the center
of a shark tank. Enjoy the variety of amusements such as a Ferris wheel, carousel and
many midway games. 410 Bagby St. at Memorial, Houston, Texas 77002, (713) 223-FISH
Visit website.
Forbidden Gardens
Come and experience the mystery and magic of Imperial China! Forbidden Gardens is a
must-see for everyone who wants to embark on an unforgettable journey to a faraway land
without stepping outside of Texas. This fascinating outdoor museum replicates some of
China's major historic scenes. Guided tours take you back to the third century BC to view
the first Emperor's amazing 6,000 piece terra-cotta army replicated in 1/3 scale. The tour
continues to the intricately detailed miniatures of the famous Forbidden City in Beijing
which served as palaces for nearly 500 years of Imperial rule.
Visit website.
Funplex
Wow, there's so much to do at Funplex! Go-karts, bowling, skating, arcade games,
movies, carnival rides, and so much more make up this wonderful indoor complex that
can keep any family entertained all day! Open 7 days a week. 13700 Beechnut, Houston,
TX 77083.
Visit website.
Houston Public Libraries
The Houston Public Library system serves the City's culturally diverse community by
offering a broad program of free educational, informational and recreational activities
through a central complex and neighborhood branch libraries.
Visit website.
Houston Museum of Natural Science
The Houston Museum of Natural Science is a great choice for indoor fun with new exhibits
monthly and several outstanding permanent exhibits and features, including the Cockrell
Butterfly Center, the Burke Baker Planetarium, Imax Theater, dinosaur exhibits, gems and
minerals, an interactive exhibit in the Weiss Energy Hall, the Fondren Discovery Place for
kids of all ages, and a McDonald's restaurant.
Visit website.
Houston Zoo
An exciting educational and popular conservation resource, the zoo is set in a 55-acre
lush, tropical landscape, and is home to more than 4,500 exotic animals. Special areas
include the children’s zoo, reptile house, tropical bird aviary, primate world and a komodo
dragon display. Hermann Park, 1513 N. MacGregor Dr.; (713) 523-5888; (713) 533-6500.
Visit website.
Kemah Boardwalk
Just 20 miles from downtown Houston, this fun-filled development on the Kemah channel
to Galveston Bay is a great family destination. Kemah features a nostalgic amusement
park, complete with a 65-foot Ferris wheel, miniature train, carousel and other rides, with
many seafood eateries and other fine restaurants to round off your trip. #1 Kemah
Waterfront Bradford and Second St., Kemah; (877) AT-KEMAH; (281) 334-9880.
Visit website.
King's Orchard
This orchard is offered to families for fresh strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, figs,
and fresh cut flowers, from early March until Sept. 15. Pick your own fruit during season in
the "King's" Orchard near the Texas Renaissance Festival grounds. All are grown
naturally and virtually chemical free. Off FM 1774 south of Plantersville. 409/894-2766.
Visit website.
Memorial City Mall Play Castle
Come visit Memorial City Mall's newest children's amenity, the new PlayCastle. A towering
castle, 28 feet high and approximately 3,600 square feet in size, with bridges, tunnels,
windows and a roof with several turrets. The PlayCastle is located in the children's wing of
the mall, between Sears and the new Target. Designed primarily for kids ages 0-5, kids
must be no taller than 4 feet to play in the area. Free and open to the public, the play area
is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 12 p.m. through 6 p.m. on
Sunday during regular mall hours. This is the neatest indoor play area for kids! It's all in
the theme of a castle. Everything about it is fun and safe!
Miller Outdoor Theater
Miller Outdoor Theatre offers the most diverse season of professional entertainment of
any Houston performance venue, and it's all FREE! Clasical music, jazz, ethnic music and
dance, ballet, Shakespeare, musical theatre, classic films, and much, much more are
included in this year's outstanding line-up. Relax in the covered seating area or enjoy a
pre-performance picnic on the hillside. All performances at Miller are family-friendly! 100
Concert Drive, 281-FREE-FUN.
Visit website.
Moody Gardens
Moody Gardens is the best place in town to learn and play! Galveston’s renowned
attraction offers the Aquarium Pyramid, a wonderful world of aquatic life from the
Caribbean, South Atlantic, North Pacific and South Pacific Oceans, the Rainforest Pyramid,
a stunning IMAX Theater, Ridefilm Theater, and the Palm Beach Water Park. One Hope
Blvd., Galveston; (800) 582-4673.
Visit website.
Nature Discovery Center
Nature Discovery Center is a warm and friendly place where children and families share
the joy of discovery. It is housed in the old Henshaw home, nestled in Russ Pitman Park, a
four-acre rural retreat in the midst of the city of Bellaire, Texas. The Center's Discovery
Rooms, open Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 5:30 pm FREE of charge, are full of
intriguing exhibits and hands-on activities that invite children and adults to explore, and
have fun learning. 7112 Newcastle St., Bellaire; 713-667-6550
Visit website.
Old MacDonald's Farm
Old MacDonald’s Farm is a 15-acre children's paradise with twelve petting zoos, pony
rides, train rides and more. Guests can also swim in the swimming pool, catch crawfish,
and feed some very happy ducks at the pond. 3203 FM 1960 East, Humble, 281-446-4001.
Visit website.
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
With its huge array of awesome aquatic adventures, Schlitterbahn Galveston Island can be
your personal happy place! The attractions in Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark
cover approximately 15 acres. German-style castle spires and architecture provide the
visual focal point. The park has food kiosks, retail shops, changing rooms with showers,
lockers, group areas, plus more than 20 attractions. 2026 Lockeed St., Galveston; (409)
770-WAVE.
Visit website.
Splashtown Park
Get ready for wet fun less than half an hour from downtown. With rides called Tornado,
Zoom Flumes and Wild Wave Pool, who wouldn’t have fun? Restaurants, shops and rides
for all ages. 21300 I-45 North, Spring, (281) 355-3300.
Visit website.
Space Center Houston
For out-of-this-world fun, see actual spacecraft, including Mercury, Gemini and Apollo
capsules, watch astronauts train for upcoming shuttle missions, touch a moon rock or
walk in space through space simulators. The Space Center also features a Kids Space
Place, created for children of all ages who have always dreamed of experiencing the same
things astronauts do in space. Interactive exhibits and themed area make exploring the
different aspects of space and the manned space flight program loads of fun. Inside Kids
Space Place, guests can explore and experiment commanding the space shuttle or living
on the space station. 1601 NASA Rd. 1; (281) 244-2100.
Visit website.
Xploration Station
The Woodlands Xploration Station is a satellite educational facility of the Houston Museum
of Natural Science. In addition to the dinosaur specimens and other exhibits, Xploration
Station also offers weekday classes, summer camps, storytimes, craft days, birthday
parties, and more. 1201 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands; (713) 639-4629
Visit website.
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| Kemah Boardwalk The Fun Never Stops! Just 20 miles from Downtown Houston, the Kemah Boardwalk is the perfect family get-away! The main attractions of the 35-acre complex are its many restaurants overlooking Galveston Bay, recreational sailing, and amusement rides. Activities include shopping and midway games, as well as a miniature train that traverses the entire area. Additional attractions include a 36-foot carousel a 65-foot Ferris wheel and a new wooden roller coaster. Visit the official website of the Kemah Boardwalk now! |
