Listen up, class. Summer is now in session! From waterparks to playgrounds, interactive exhibits more: read on to discover the best things to do with summer with kids in Houston.
1. Houston Waterparks
The only way to really beat the heat of the summer is to make a splash! While we love a good pool and here and there, might as well go bigger with slides, cannonballs, lazy rivers, and the whole kit at the city’s best waterparks!
2. CAMP
Summer camp is overrated. Now CAMP, that’s really something. Opened up this past year, CAMP is a theatrical retailer that combines interactive experiences, performances, crafts, and play in one. Located at Galleria Houston, CAMP is presently putting on an exciting Bluey experience complete with Bluey, Bingo, Mum, Dad, and the whole gang!
3. Houston Zoo Overnight Program
Spend the night in the company of seals this summer at the Houston Zoo’s new Overnight Program! Here, visitors can go on a special night hike of the zoo with special up-close encounters of the animal residents ending with a slumber party inside the Sea Lion Cave. Attendants must be aged 6 and up; a chaperone is required for visitors between the ages of 6 and 17.
4. Hit These Houston Playgrounds
Rocket-themed adventure areas, jungle gyms, construction-themed playgrounds, splash pads, park fun, and more. Let the kids tucker themselves out at these fantastic playgrounds in Houston!
5. Slide in to Slick City
If your kiddos are keen to hit the slides but rightfully don’t want to do so in triple-digit weather, let them get into the action at Slick City. Now with multiple locations in the Houston area, Slick City is an indoor amusement park filled with all sorts of whirling, twirling slides as well as inflatable courts, mini go-karts, and more!
6. Master Mini Golf
Who needs to work on their short game? Mini-golf is always a good time. Thankfully here in Houston, there are all sorts of courses to play the classic game of putt-putt. Take a look at our list here of the best mini-golf courses in Houston.
7. Hit the Cages at Taroko Sports
Step up to the plate at Taroko Sports, a new batting cage concept and entertainment venue located in Katy. Across 20,000 square feet, the venue features cutting-edge batting cages, as well as an arcade, mini-bowling lanes, and full kitchen.
8. Catch a Movie
If the heat is just too much, find respite in the blissful air conditioning of a movie theater, with a nice cold ICEE, a big ol’ bucket of popcorn. Whether you’re looking for something luxurious, a classic drive-in, or a theater that plays the classics as well as the latest hits: check our list of cinemas here!
9. Arcades, Bowling, and Crane Games
Another go-to for good A/C is an arcade. Whether they’re planning on losing their allowance on crane games (worth it), going toe-to-toe at air hockey, or smashing strikes at bowling, there are plenty of places in Houston for kids to get their game on!
10. Go Go-Karting
Let the kids go pedal to the metal this summer at the city’s best go-karting tracks. Whether tearing up the tracks indoors or alfresco, something on the slow side, or slightly more professional for the future speedracers, take a look at our list see what’s their speed.