It's time for the Houston summer fun guide!
Here are all the events for June, July and August, places to keep cool and how to have fun for not too much money around Houston.
Play in the Water
Cool off this summer. Houston has pools, splashpads and beaches... and many of them are free. (Find the latest on City of Houston pools, HERE.)
- FREE City Of Houston Public Splashpads
- Noah's Ark Pool and Playground at Quillian Center
- Lake West - The Hidden Lake at Faith West
- Houston Pools Open All Summer… For FREE
- Galveston Island Beaches Guide
- Surfside Beach Texas... An Alternative to Galveston!
- Sylvan Beach Pier and Park... Play, fish and picnic
- Is Lago Mar Lagoon Houston worth the money?
- Splashway Waterpark & Campgrounds
- Have Fun & Save Money at Schlitterbahn Galveston!
- Schlitterbahn New Braunfels... Not Your Usual Waterpark!
- Moody Gardens Water Park... Palm Beach
See more splashpads → See more pools →
See more beaches → See more waterparks →
Air Conditioned Venues
Cheap, Free or Discounted Things to Do
Things to Do Any Day
Find the current events on the calendar or things you can do any day in Houston!
Staycations
Get away, without going too far! Here are vacation ideas... close to Houston!
- Get on the Lake... You can Rent Watercraft at Margaritaville Lake Conroe!
- Marriott Marquis Houston -Downtown Houston Hotel!
- Things to do in Galveston, with kids!
- Surfside Beach Texas Rental: ROCK HOUSE
- Splashway Waterpark & Campgrounds
- Things to do in Port Aransas, with kids!
- Things to do in Beaumont with Kids!
- Things to do in San Antonio, with kids (without visiting theme parks)!
- Higgins Hotel in the Arts District... The Official Hotel of the National WWII Museum
- Things to do in Louisiana with kids... Roadtrip along I10
- Best road trips from Houston... Find them here!
- Where to stop between Houston and Pensacola Beach
See more family travel ideas →
Summer Camps
Send the kids to camp! Here are parent recommended camps and some free or cheap options.
Christine M Wilkerling says
Hi Jill, thanks again for all you do for those searching for play options in Houston and surrounding areas. I love the summer site but when I click on the splash pad site it goes straight to the water parks site. Splash pads are so special here in Houston for that under ,4 age groups or for those caregivers that aren't allowed venturing to pools with their littles. I know there might still be some restrictions on splash pads opening (covid) but I would like to find a list so I'm ready when they are. Thanks again. Christine
Jill Jarvis says
Ahhh! I just saw this. Let me make sure it works now.