Things to Do with Kids in Houston, TX

  • TripBuzz found 200 things to do with kids in or near Houston, Texas, including 172 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pasadena, Humble, Sugar Land and Friendswood.
  • From Children's Museum of Houston to Minute Maid Park, the Houston area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Sports Stadiums (Professional) and Parks.
  • With a population of over two million, Houston ranks as the fourth most populous city in the United States. It's industry landscape is comprised of business corporations, residential and tourism. NASA's Johnson Space Center and Mission Control Center is one of the most famous places in the area, while the cities Museum District draws over seven million visitors annually.
  • TripBuzz found 200 things to do with kids in or near Houston, Texas, including 172 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pasadena, Humble, Sugar Land and Friendswood.
  • From Children's Museum of Houston to Minute Maid Park, the Houston area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Theaters, Sports Stadiums (Professional) and Parks.
  • With a population of over two million, Houston ranks as the fourth most populous city in the United States. It's industry landscape is comprised of business corporations, residential and tourism. NASA's Johnson Space Center and Mission Control Center is one of the most famous places in the area, while the cities Museum District draws over seven million visitors annually.
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0.0 Miles
From the merchant: Three stuffed, motorized and rideable ZOO animals; two hours of ride time in your location.
3.4 Miles
91% 654 votes
Parks 6201-A Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030 MoreLess Info
Hermann Park is a park in downtown Houston. The park includes the Buddy Carruth Playground For All Children, Hermann Park Golf Course, Houston Zoo, Japanese Garden, Judson Robinson, Jr. Community Center, McGovern Lake, Miller Outdoor Theatre and the Museum of Natural Science.
3.7 Miles
90% 421 votes
Parks 6501 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77001 MoreLess Info
An urban park and nature preserve, Memorial Park features a golf course, swimming pools, and a variety of sports fields. The park also hosts the Houston Arboretum and its accompanying museum.
0.2 Miles
85% 331 votes
Movie Theaters 510 Texas Street, Houston, TX 77002 MoreLess Info
At Sundance Cinema, visitors can order an alcoholic beverage to take with them into the movies. The cinema features a mix of first run blockbuster movies, foreign films, and independent flicks.
0.7 Miles
86% 671 votes
Parks 1500 McKinney St., Houston, TX MoreLess Info
Discovery Green is a downtown park that features a playground and spray fountain for children to enjoy during the summer. Fitness fans may also be interested in participating in the location's free yoga classes.
5.7 Miles
86% 694 votes
Waterfalls 2800 Post Oak Blvd, Houston, TX 77056 MoreLess Info
The Water Wall is a multi-story sculpture based fountain that is held within the Gerald D. Hines Water Wall Park. Standing close to the large scale waterfall near the Galleria offers a cool and refreshing spray during hot summer days.
2.4 Miles
83% 135 votes
Movie Theaters 2009 W Gray Street, Houston, TX 77019 MoreLess Info
A three-screen movie theater, River Oaks Theatre specializes in independent and foreign films. The theater offers digital projection and sound, a lounge with adult beverages, auditorium rentals and a snack bar with food and drinks.
15.2 Miles
68% 72 votes
Horse Races 7575 North Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston, TX 77064 MoreLess Info
Sam Houston Race Park offers guests the opportunity to watch horse races and to place bets on their favorite competitors. The location's reserved seating restaurant, the 'Winner's Circle', features a buffet.
6.0 Miles
48% 127 votes
Movie Theaters 7600 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024 MoreLess Info
With auditoriums featuring digital projectors and high-back recliner seats, Edwards Marq'e Stadium 23 Cinemas offers first-run movies with RPX, IMAX, and RealD 3D technology. The theater's surround sound system utilizes Dolby Atmos speakers.
4.7 Miles
40% 183 votes
Movie Theaters 3839 Weslayan Street, Houston, TX 77027 MoreLess Info
A movie theater with an RPX auditorium, Edwards Greenway Grand Palace Stadium 24 & RPX displays first-run movies using digital projection and RealD 3D. It offers stadium seating, self-service and mobile ticketing, reserved seats and a snack bar.
6.9 Miles
44% 18 votes
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Metro

Scenic Railroads Houston, TX MoreLess Info
Visitors who are looking to move around the Houston area conveniently during the stay should consider using the site's MetroRail. The public transit system can take visitors to locations like Reliant Stadium and the zoo.
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