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Houston, TX Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in Houston, TX, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

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Family-Friendly Places

A quick starting set of places to explore with kids in Houston, TX.
Indoor Pick
Houston Museum of Natural Science Planetarium
Museum
5555 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77030
4.8 / 5
Water Pick
Mckinney Falls State Park
Nature
11 Scenic Outlook Drive, Leander, TX 78641
4.8 / 5
Water Pick
Splashtpad at Hersheypark Water Park
Water Park
25 Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
4.8 / 5
Indoor Pick
Art Car Museum
Museum
140 Heights Boulevard, Houston, TX 77007
4.7 / 5
Outdoor Pick
Brazos Bend State Park
Park
21901 FM 762, Needville, TX 77461
4.7 / 5
Playground Pick
Herman Park Playground
Park
6001 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030
4.7 / 5
Top Pick 7
Houston Children's Theater
Performing Arts
3300 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004
4.7 / 5
Top Pick 8
iFLY Houston Indoor Skydiving
Adventure
8888 Research Drive, Houston, TX 77054
4.7 / 5

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Houston, TX.

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