Sesame Street Live! Image courtesy of Sesame Street Workshop/Round Room

Sesame Street Live, Spring Festivals, and More Things to Do in Houston This Weekend with Kids

Earth Day Compost Demo photo courtesy of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

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NASA's Space Center is one of Houston's best science museums for kids. Photo by Pierce Ingram, courtesy of Travel Texas

Explore the Best Science Museums in Houston for Kids: Educational Fun for All Ages

There are lots of farms offering berry picking near Houston. Photo courtesy of P6 Farms, Facebook

Best Strawberry Picking Farms and Strawberry Festivals in Houston

Easter Fest at P-6 Farms has hayrides, a cow train, and more. Event photo courtesy of the farm

Top Easter Egg Hunts in Houston

A field of bluebonnets near Houston. Photo by Phineas Adams, courtesy of Unsplash

Where To Find Bluebonnets in Houston This Spring 2025

One of the kid-friendly rides at the Rodeo Carnival. Photo courtesy of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

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Houston has several fun baseball summer camps. Photo courtesy of the Space Cowboys Baseball Camp

Best Baseball Summer Camps in Houston

Camp La Junta offers an overnight summer camp in Texas. Photo courtesy of Camp La Junta for Boys

Best Overnight Summer Camps in Texas

Photo by Mommy Poppins

Outdoor Activities Guide for Houston Kids

Little Beakers has three locations near Houston. Photo courtesy of Little Beakers

Affordable and Free Summer Camps In Houston

Two girls enjoying a fun gymnastics summer camp in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Gymnastics Academy

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Firetruck Park in West University. Photo by Jessica Stautberg

Neighborhood Guide: Things To Do in West University and Rice Village with Kids

Children's Museum Houston is free every Thursday evening. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum Houston

Free Museums and Free Museum Days for Kids in Houston

Discovery Green hosts free events like Arte en el Parque, where kids learn Spanish while making art. Photo courtesy of Discovery Green

100 Free Things To Do in Houston with Kids

Photo courtesy of Levy Park, Facebook

Best Budget-Friendly (Cheap) Birthday Party Places for Houston Kids

See animals up close at some of these farms near Houston. Photo courtesy of Dewberry Farm

Best Farms in Houston with Family Entertainment

Pleasure Pier in Galveston is a top attraction near Houston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston

Best Attractions and Things To Do in Houston that are Kid-friendly

Stop at Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo for some cool photos on your roadtrip to the Texas Panhandle.

Best Texas Road Trips for Families

Baywatch Dolphin Tours are a fun, kid-friendly tour near Houston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston

Best Kid-Friendly Tours in Houston

Make dining out with kids more fun at one of Houston's themed restaurants. Photo courtesy of Rock N Roll Sushi

Themed Restaurants in Houston for a Fun Night Out With Kids

City Park Skate Park near Houston. Photo courtesy of the Sugarland Texas Govt.

Kid-Friendly Skate Parks in Houston

Urban Air has quite a few trampoline parks near Houston. Photo courtesy of Urban Air Adventure Park

Fun Trampoline Parks Near Houston for Kids to Jump in the AC

Batting cage photo courtesy of the Bellaire Bats

Indoor Batting Cages Near Houston Where Kids Can Practice Their Swings

Houston's Walking Stick Brewing Company has plenty of outdoor space. Photo courtesy of the Walking Stick Brewing Company

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Plan a magical quinceañera with these dress shops and venues. Photo courtesy of Canva

Quinceañeras in Houston: The Best Dress Shops and Venues for Your Teen Birthday

Photo courtesy of Big Air in North Houston

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Houston has many kid-friendly museums, and not all are children's museums. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum of Houston

Best Museums in Houston for Kids and Families

In winter, visit Luminations at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Photo by Ann Alva Weiding Photography, at bigredmuse.com.

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New to fishing? Try a Galveston fishing boat tour.

Best Kid-Friendly Tours in Galveston For Your Family Trip

The outdoor pool at the Moody Gardens Hotel, photo courtesy of Visit Galveston.

Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Galveston, TX

One of our favorite petting zoos near Houston. Photo courtesy of Dewberry Farm

The Best Petting Zoos Near Houston

Make it an unforgettable family getaway from Houston by hiking Enchanted Rock. Photo courtesy Passport to Texas.

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Photo courtesy of Schlitterbahn Waterparks

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Photo by author Rebecca Matheson Ortiz for Mommy Poppins.

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John P. McGovern's state-of-the art playground is perfect for both younger and older children. Photo courtesy of Discovery Green.

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MKT has great family-friendly restaurants! Photo courtesy of @mendocinofarms and MKT

Best Things to Do in The Houston Heights with Kids

Fishing in Lake Somerville. Photo courtesy of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

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There's no shortage of fun baby activities in Houston.

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Your little learner will love the variety of toddler classes in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

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Treat your kid to one of these Houston spas with services for children. Photo courtesy of Float Baby

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Climb with your kids at one of these indoor rock climbing gyms in Houston. Photo courtesy of Texas Rock Gym

Best Indoor Rock Climbing Gyms in Houston for Kids

Bowling is a fun indoor activity to add to your list this summer. Photo courtesy of Palace Social

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Fishing at Sea Center in Freeport, TX. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife

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Photo courtesy of Osprey Cruises

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Round up the girls and head out for a kid-free night in Houston. Photo courtesy of Thirsty Bee Meadery

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Kids love the carousel on Kemah's boardwalk.

Top Things to Do at Kemah Boardwalk with Kids

San Antonio has a lot of budget-friendly things to do with kids. Photo courtesy of the San Antonio Botanical Garden

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Birdwatching at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, photo courtesy of Houston Audubon

Best Things to Do in Memorial, West Houston with Kids

Photo courtesy of Cypress Academy

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Hero Headquarters is a birthday party entertainment company in Houston. Photo courtesy of Hero Headquarters

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Check out one of these breakfasts in Houston for a casual meal when the kids get up early. Photo courtesy of Snooze

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Free activities like feeding the ducks at Mary Jo Peckham Park are simple and still great fun for kids. Photo courtesy of Canva

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Photo courtesy of Threadfare Children's Boutique

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The Houston Zoo is a great stop for kids, and near other things to do in Houston, too. Photo by Jessica A., courtesy of the zoo

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Families enjoying a night out. Photo courtesy of Paradigm Brewing in Tomball

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Montessori preschools focus on hands-on learning. Photo courtesy of The Woodlands Montessori School

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Levy Park in Houston has one of our favorite playgrounds. Photo courtesy of OJB Landscape Architecture

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Try fishing for the first time in Lake Livingston. Photo courtesy of Lake Livingston State Park, Facebook

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Playgrounds Without Limits photo courtesy of Memorial Park, Facebook

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Take a look at one of these popular toddler dance classes in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Ballet preschool program.

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Baby music classes are a great way to bond and learn. Photo courtesy of Musik Garden

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Photo courtesy of Texas Health Resources

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Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum of Houston

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Birthday party places near Houston include arcades, escape rooms, climbing gyms, and more. Photo courtesy of The Main Event

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There are a variety of fishing lakes near Houston to fish with your kids. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife

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San Antonio is full of amusement parks, good food, and lots of other things to do with kids. Photo courtesy of the San Antonio Riverwalk

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Calling all space lovers! NASA’s Space Center Houston, photo by Rebecca Matheson Ortiz

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Kids can learn about Robotics at the Houston Space Center. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Ortiz.

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Kids eat Free at Dickey's on Sundays with each adult purchase of $10 or more. Photo courtesy of Dickey's

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The St. Regis in Uptown is one of Houston's best family-friendly resorts.

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Hiking at Garner State Park in the Texas Hill Country. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife

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Fresh air is one of the best antidotes to a grumpy toddler or baby. Photo courtesy of Bigstock

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Come for the queso, stay for the ice cream at these Tex-Mex restaurants in Houston.

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Explore the 21 miles of trails around the park, of varying lengths and difficulty to suit your family’s needs.

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Photo courtesy of Levy Park, Facebook

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Samuel Sykes, owner of Trill Taco, photo courtesy of Samuel Sykes

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Toddlers can enjoy playing with the foam block structures at Exploration Park. Photo courtesy of Exploration Park

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Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Woodlands Township

6/9/24 - By Rachael Cherry

Fourth of July fireworks displays in Houston are one of the biggest hits of the summer, and this year we have a long list of places you can see them. Live music, 4th of July parades, and fireworks are all coming together to make this year's 4th of July in Houston spectacular! Read on for our top picks for July 4th fireworks in Houston and the suburbs, and find more fun things to do this holiday weekend in our Summer Fun Guide for Houston Kids.

Note that events below may be subject to last-minute changes, so please double-check before heading out the door!

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The Woodlands

281-210-3975

, The Woodlands, TX 77380

Bicentennial Park

1001 Market St., Baytown, TX 77520

Eleanor Tinsley Park

150 Sabine St., Houston, TX 77007

Galveston Seawall

409.457.8080

37th Street and Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550

Miller Outdoor Theater

(832) 487-7102

6000 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030

Seabourne Creek Park

832-595-3300

3831 TX-36, Rosenberg, TX 77471

Katy Mills Mall

(281) 391-4800

5000 Katy Mills Circle, Katy, TX 77494

Kemah Boardwalk

877-285-3624

215 Kipp Ave, Kemah, TX 77565

Independence Park

281.412.8900

3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland, TX 77581

Jimmy Burke Activity Center

281-478-2049

500 W. 13th Street , Deer Park, TX 77536

Pasadena Convention Center and Fairgrounds

713-477-1511

7902 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena, TX 77507

Kingwood Town Center

346-600-2366

8 N Main St, Kingwood, TX 77339

Centennial Park

2819963250

2200 Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX 77546

Loftin Park

713-662-8222

7008 S. Rice, Bellaire, TX 77401

Crown Festival Park

2812752900

18355 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 77479

HCC Campus

1600 Texas Pkwy, Missouri City, TX 77489

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