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.
New Posts
Looking for the latest posts? Here's what was published recently.
- Christmas Village at Bayou Bend
- ICE Skating at Discovery Green in Downtown
- Zoo Lights: Beat the Crowds at the Houston Zoo!
- Lazy River Lights at Marriott Marquis Houston!
- Christmas Trains! Trains Over Texas at Houston Museum Of Natural Science
- All Aboard! The Christmas Trains are at Second Baptist!
- A Christmas Carol at Alley Theatre
- Magical Winter Lights Houston
- (Closed for 2025) Lone Star Lights at Carolina Creek
- Houston Thanksgiving Parade Route
- Houston Area Fall Farms, Pumpkin Patches and Festivals
- Margaritaville Lake Conroe Staycation
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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.
Family Travel
Planning family travel from Houston? Here are some of the best vacations spots for kids.
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Recently Updated
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