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Things to Do in Houston with Kids: The Family Guide
- Austin Johnson
- 1 day ago
- 1 min read
Houston is a genuinely great city for families — and a lot of the best stuff is free. From rockets to butterflies to splash pads, here are the best things to do in Houston with kids, picked for actually keeping them entertained (and you sane).
Space Center Houston
The can’t-miss Houston family trip. Touch a moon rock, see real spacecraft, and tour NASA’s Johnson Space Center next door. Plan a full day. $$$. Indoor + outdoor.
Children’s Museum Houston
One of the best kids’ museums in the country — and free on Thursday evenings. Hands-on everything. $$ (free Thu PM). Indoor.
Free Splash Pads
27 free city spraygrounds. When it’s hot, the free splash pads at Levy Park, Discovery Green, and Hermann Park are a lifesaver. Free. Outdoor.
Houston Zoo
55 acres of animals in Hermann Park — and free on the first Tuesday of the month (reserve ahead). $$ (free first Tue). Outdoor.
Jesse H. Jones Park
Free nature with a payoff. 312 acres of trails, a recreated Indian village, and creek access in Humble — great for curious kids. Free. Outdoor.
Cockrell Butterfly Center
A walk-through butterfly rainforest that kids love, inside the natural science museum. $$. Indoor.
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