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Houston Visitor’s & Local’s Guide: Explore Houston Like an Insider with these Things to Do with Kids!

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I was recently on a trip and looking for things to do with kids… Rather than searching multiple websites and grabbing lots of pamphlets from the airport, I wanted one place to get recommendations from a local parent. So, I came home and created this resource for things to do in Houston with kids. Everything […]

Filed Under: All, Things to do, Top X Things to Do April 3, 2016

Top 6 Houston Food Markets… That Make Grocery Shopping an Adventure!

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I don’t know exactly when I became an official “adult”… but if it has been 15 years, I think about 5 of those years have been spent in grocery stores. Whatever the number, I am certain that I’ve spent a whole lot of time shopping for groceries and usually with a whole lot of kids […]

Filed Under: All, Things to do, Top X Things to Do April 2, 2016

What is there to do in Houston… with infants? (And why I have hesitated to answer!)

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I get this questions a lot… and I’m a little hesitant to answer it. When I was a the new mom with an infant, I was absolutely determined to make everything perfect. And if I did not do all of the things good moms do… like read books, sing songs, make my own organic baby […]

Filed Under: All, Things to do, Top X Things to Do March 25, 2016

Houston Citywide Map: Things to do in Houston, with kids!

by Jill Jarvis 2 Comments

So just pretend I tell you how great the Art Car Museum is… but when you go, it’s closed to install a new exhibit. And what if you could save the day by finding a nearby (and equally awesome) adventure? Well, now I have a citywide map of all the things to do in Houston, […]

Filed Under: All, Things to do, Top X Things to Do March 23, 2016

Look a Little Closer: 14 Surprising Sights to See in Houston

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There is no doubt that there is a lot to do with kids in Houston. Just the large number of activities could keep you busy for a childhood. And if you look closer, you can find quite a few activities that are unique to Houston and some that just a little quirky and out-of-the-ordinary. But if […]

Filed Under: All, Things to do, Top X Things to Do March 1, 2016

Get Wild: Animals, Nature Centers and Farms in Houston!

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Houston is a big city with a lot of highways, buildings and concrete… but lucky for animal lovers and those that just love to be outside… Houston has something for you too! Look below for places to see animals, to explore nature centers and to play on farms around Houston! Houston Zoo: Animals in the middle of the […]

Filed Under: All, Farms and Zoos, Things to do, Top X Things to Do February 9, 2016

Small Museums in Houston: Enjoy a Museum Day… without the Big Museum Crowds!

by Jill Jarvis 4 Comments

Houston has A LOT of museums… and sometimes we want to visit them, but we do not want to deal with the crowds. Lucky for us, Houston has a long list of small museums that are prefect for a quieter day with the kids.   1940 Air Terminal Museum: The Air Terminal Museum is a hidden Houston […]

Filed Under: All, Things to do, Top X Things to Do February 9, 2016

Unique Things to Do in Houston, with Kids

by Jill Jarvis 9 Comments

Unique things to do in Houston! You can always find the list of current event round up on this website… but here are some weird things you could do any day of the year! This list does not include usual favorites… so you won’t find the awesome Children’s Museum here. Instead, you will find things with […]

Filed Under: All, Things to do, Top X Things to Do December 16, 2015

Video: What should we do in Houston, with kids, on a rainy day?

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It’s another wet day in Houston and my house is starting to look like a daycare full of toddlers emptied every single box, bin and shelf. If you are also looking to get out of the house, and put an end to the mess making (and mess cleaning), check out this video with Things to […]

Filed Under: All, Things to do, Top X Things to Do January 13, 2015

What are the “Hot Spots for Tots” you mentioned at Bayou City Mamas Night Out? You asked us!

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I had the great honor to talk to the Bayou City Mamas last week on “Hot Spots for Tots”. Here are some of the venues and events I mentioned. (And yes, Fire trucks seemed to just keep coming up!) Look below for favorite: Free Things to Do Parks, Splashpads & Playplaces Houston Events Kid Friendly […]

Filed Under: All, Things to do, Top X Things to Do, You Asked Us! September 4, 2014

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jill-jarvis-bigkidsmallcity-circle-300 Welcome!  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.   START HERE!    

On this website you will find a full list of Houston weekly events, things to do around the city, travel ideas and resources for parents.

I know just what it’s like to be overwhelmed by work, life and family. I spent a lot of years traveling for work, missing big milestones for my kids and feeling bad about everything.

I started this website to make a list of all the events happening around Houston and then pick one to enjoy with my kids. And instead of thinking of all the things I was missing, I started to enjoy the things we were doing together.

If you are a parent that is feeling overwhelmed by all the things you could be doing in Houston… please just use our weekly lists and daily posts as suggestions. Pick one thing to do with your family and intentionally ignore the rest!

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