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    Things to do in Houston, with kids!

    Find the full list of Houston weekly events, things to do around the city any day, family friendly restaurants, travel ideas and resources for parents. If you are in the Houston area and have kids ages 0-16, this is the spot for you!

    Featured Posts

    You are busy, so let us do the hard work for you! Here are the posts most searched for by Houston parents.

    • Santa at Lone Star Flight Museum Fly In
      What to Do in Houston Today, December 6-31, 2023
    • Smile Yall are in Houston Mural
      What to Do in Houston with Kids Any Day
    • Farms, Safaris, Zoos and Ag-Venture around Houston
    • Christmas Lights Houston
      Houston Christmas Festivals, Shows, Lights & Family Fun

    Things to Do with Kids

    Houston has a lot going on for the holidays!

    • Magical Winter Lights Castle
      Magical Winter Lights Houston
    • Beauty and the Beast at Main Street Theater
    • Main Christmas Tree at Alley Theatre for Christmas Carol
      A Christmas Carol at Alley Theatre
    • Girls on Ice at Discovery Green
      ICE Skating at Discovery Green in Downtown
    • Second Baptist Church Christmas Trains Mickey Mouse Village
      All Aboard! The Christmas Trains are at Second Baptist!
    • Christmas Tree at Holiday Trains at HMNS
      Christmas Trains! Trains Over Texas at Houston Museum Of Natural Science
    • Bayou Bend Christmas Village Lit Up Bridge
      Christmas Village at Bayou Bend
    • Turkey at HEB Thanksgiving Day Parade
      Houston Thanksgiving Parade Route

    See more holiday events →

    About Jill, Mom + Writer

    JillBJarvis.com is the go-to blog for things to do in Houston with kids! 

    It is upbeat and dedicated to making our big city feel small and to encouraging Houston parents.

    Learn about me →

    Family Travel

    Planning family travel from Houston? Here are some of the best vacations spots for kids.

    • Margaritaville Lake Conroe Splashpad
      Margaritaville Lake Conroe Staycation
    • Boy at Houston Zoo Exhibit
      Reciprocal Museum Membership... Visit museums & zoos for free
    • Surfside Beach Driftwood
      Surfside Beach Texas Rental: ROCK HOUSE
    • Road trip to San Antonio Omni Hotel
      Best road trips from Houston... Find them here!

    See more family travel ideas →

    New Posts

    Looking for the latest posts? Here's what was published recently.

    • School Buses
      HISD Magnet & Vanguard Programs: How And When To Apply
    • Roller slide at Fall Creek Sports Complex
      Fall Creek Sports Complex {& Playground}
    • Pumpkins at Blessington Farms
      Houston Area Fall Farms, Pumpkin Patches and Festivals
    • Alief Park Playground Climbing Structure
      You need to go see Alief Park!

    See more things to do →

    Recently Updated

    I've gone back through to update these posts to keep them current. Find more to do in Houston here.

    • Adaptive Sports Complex
      Playground for All Abilities at Insperity Adaptive Sports Complex
    • Walking on a log at Wild Nature Play Area at Houston Zoo
      Nature-scape Houston Playgrounds
    • Blessington Farms
      Blessington Farms... Family Fun near Houston!
    • Funny Preschooler
      Houston Preschools: Parent Recommendations for Best Houston Preschools

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