Just look at this new Selena mural in EaDo Houston… made for the new Netflix show, Selena: The Series! It is by Artists Sylvia “Donkeemom” Roman and Alex “Donkeeboy” Roman Jr. Articles about the Selena mural say it is just up for a short time, but I hope it doesn’t go away as soon as […]
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East River Mural
Look at the East River Mural! It is by Artist David Maldonado and it features the bayou, bluebonnets, beehives and a space city astronaut. It was inspired by the surrounding Historic Fifth Ward and East End neighborhoods. Learn more about the East River Mural, HERE. The mural is large, covering six stacked shipping containers. You […]
Fairy Trail… Friendswood Field Trip
In this Houston field trip, little kids can search for fairies along a Fairy Trail… and learn about recycling, volunteerism, community, healthy eating, waste prevention, native plants and wildlife and care for our environment. Many of our field trips are for bigger kids… but the Fairy Trail is perfect for preschool and lower elementary aged kids. […]
Virtual Field Trips in Houston
In most of our Houston field trips, we head out to parks, landmarks and museums… but in this post, we’re learning from home. Here are some ideas for virtual field trips in Houston! Virtual Field Trips in Houston: Asia Society of Texas Take At-Home Adventures through Asia! Take virtual trips through Japan, Indonesia, India, Vietnam, Korea […]
MKT Houston Heights… Eye catching architecture and beautiful murals
MKT Houston Heights is open now along the Heights bike trail. The architecture is eye-catching and the murals are beautiful. My favorite is the astronaut mural! MKT has shops, dining, entertainment and outdoor space for events. To appreciate how cool this is, you should really look at the pictures and video on the MKT website. […]
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum Field Trip
In this Houston field trip, learn all about the oil and gas industry while being aboard a retired jack-up drilling rig at the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum. This Galveston oil museum is perfect for students! Look below for resources to read before your trip, details on each stop and parking/driving instructions. Resources: Ocean Star […]
Hold It Down Mural in Downtown Houston
We’re adding to the Houston Mural Map with the Hold It Down mural in Downtown Houston! It’s by artist Anat Ronen. (Learn about the mural HERE.) It is located close to Minute Maid Park and across the highway from BBVA Compass Stadium. My pictures are not great, but you can see both the Dash and […]
Meet All the Animals at The Good Vibe Farm
All the animals at The Good Vibe Farm think they are dogs. Good, well trained dogs that come when you call their names. Even the ducks. And chickens. And goats. And horses. Definitely the pig. Maybe the turtles. I am not exaggerating when I say that our tour guide would call the animals, by name, […]
Houston area farms and zoos! A Round Up of Farms, Safaris, Zoos and Ag-Venture around Houston!
Get dirty at Houston area farms and zoos! Whether you want to tour a working farm, go on a drive-thru safari, meet some animals or swing into piles of hay… the Houston area has plenty of farms and zoos ready to welcome you. Find the long list below… and tell us what to add! Working […]
Fire Truck Park at Southside Place
Fire Truck Park in Southside is one of our very favorite parks! Not only is there a fire truck play structure for toddlers, but there is unique big structure for the big kids. And it’s completely fenced in with a little rock “boulders”, spinners, tire swing and more! When Southside’s first fire truck was retired […]