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Fall Day Trips From Houston for Families

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Fri, 09/19/2025 - 8:47am

See alligators in Beaumont, about 90 minutes from Houston. Photo courtesy of Gator Country Wildlife Adventure Park

Take a trip from Houston to state parks, ice cream factories, or even a castle.

Here's the Houston Public School Calendar for 2025-2026

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 4:39pm

Find the school calendar for your nearby Houston school here!

Bookmark this for the academic calendars and school dates of every district around Houston.

Best Mother's Day Brunches in Houston for Families

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Sun, 04/20/2025 - 1:14pm

Moms: slip this list to someone who can make reservations!

Best Playgrounds in Houston: Destination Playgrounds Worth the Drive

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Fri, 04/04/2025 - 9:19am

Levy Park in Houston has one of our favorite playgrounds. Photo courtesy of OJB Landscape Architecture

It's worth traveling a little farther to these playgrounds where kids can play all day.

Easter Egg Hunts and More Best Things to Do in Houston April 2025 with Kids

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Sun, 03/30/2025 - 9:12am

Earth Day Compost Demo photo courtesy of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Easter, Earth Day, Art Car Parade, and so much more.

Where To Find Bluebonnets in Houston This Spring 2025

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Fri, 03/14/2025 - 9:18am

A field of bluebonnets near Houston. Photo by Phineas Adams, courtesy of Unsplash

Spots to take perfect bluebonnet pictures in and around Houston.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2025 Top Things To Do with Kids

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Fri, 02/14/2025 - 9:26am

Little boy showing his steer. Photo courtesy of the Houston Livestock Show Rodeo

Don't feel overwhelmed by Houston's MASSIVE rodeo; just read this!

29 Free Things To Do Indoors in Houston: Indoor Places To Play On Cold and Rainy Days

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Fri, 01/03/2025 - 7:55am

Disney Junior Play Zone at Katy Mills Mall. Photo courtesy of Simon Malls/Simon Property Group.

Your kids can play for free at these spaces all around Houston.

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