Indoor & Summer in Houston

Houston summers are long and brutally hot, so the best family days often move indoors. Here are air-conditioned outings, rainy-day options and easy at-home activities to get through the heat, every venue checked against its official source.

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The chocolate bar Houston Texas

It offers parties where your kids get a chance to make their own chocolate bar, popularly known as the “make your own chocolate bar

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13 fun Places to go with kids

When we think of the summer, we think of getting outside. Our summers are often filled with swimming, bike rides, and playing at the park. B...

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Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

Throwing a birthday party for your child can be a lot of work, but it's worth it to see them having fun! Check out these ideas for some insp...

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Edible Play Dough

Edible Play Dough: I've tried a lot of edible play dough recipes, but this is the best. My kids enjoy assisting me in making the play dough...

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Car Track with Tape

Pinterest is one of my favorite sites for inspiration, and I discovered a technique that has worked wonders in my house. On Pinterest, I cam...

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Colored Glue

Colored Glue Art projects are a great way to help your child develop their fine motor skills, and one of our favorites is using colored glue...

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Watch caterpillars grow

Life Cycle of a Butterfly: The life cycle of a butterfly is a process that is fun to watch. You can order caterpillars from companies like I...

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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.

Field Trips

Free, Houston-specific outings grouped by subject and grade.

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.