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Field Trips in Houston

Hand-picked Field Trips for families across the Houston area, every venue checked against its official source. Browse the guides below, and confirm the details on the official site before you go.

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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Memorial Park area

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Five miles of free nature trails plus a hands-on Nature Center, an easy, calm preschool field trip.

Outdoor nature Ages All ages

Free Library Storytimes in Houston

Free Library Storytimes in Houston

Two big library systems run free weekly storytimes for little ones all over Houston. Here's how baby, toddler and preschool storytimes work and how to find a time near you.

Guide Ages Babies, toddlers & preschoolers (0-5)

17 things to do with toddlers at home in Houston

Indoor · at home

17 things to do with toddlers at home in Houston

Free, low-mess indoor activities that use what you already own, tested with real toddlers.

Indoor Ages 1–3

11 FREE Field Trip Ideas

11 FREE Field Trip Ideas

Are you looking for fun and educational field trip ideas on a budget? Houston has a ton of free things to do with kids. Here is a list of my...

50 Places To See Animals

50 Places To See Animals

It’s time to enjoy Kid-Friendly Attractions in Houston and the Surroundings, where you may see fantastic animal parks, zoos, and animal attr...

Houston Zoo

Houston Zoo

With over six thousand exotic animals from over 800 different species, this zoo is sure to please everyone in your family!

Texas children’s Hospital

Texas children’s Hospital

The top pediatric hospital in the US is located in Houston, Texas. Families with children can expect expert medical care and a wide range of...

The HPD Mounted Patrol Facility

The HPD Mounted Patrol Facility

The Houston Police Department's Mounted Patrol Facility welcomes guests to tour their barn Monday-Friday from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. No appoin...

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Parks & Playscapes

Free playgrounds, indoor playscapes and shady picnic spots.

Water Parks

Indoor vs outdoor, seasons and prices in one comparison.

This Weekend

A short, fresh list of what's open and worth the drive.

Eat With Kids

Kid-friendly restaurants, play areas, patios and pizza.

Museums & Culture

Hands-on kids museums and cultural outings across Houston.

Indoor & Summer

Beat the Houston heat, indoor play, rainy-day ideas and at-home activities.