Outdoor Activities Guide for Houston Kids

Families can enjoy Houston's great outdoors all year round, with outdoor adventures and activities from hiking to horseback riding, camping to swimming, rodeo to bluebonnets.

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A walk along The High Line is always filled with colorful, artsy surprises no matter the season. Photo by Liz Ligon/courtesy of High Line
Kid-Friendly NYC Public Art Scavenger Hunts You Can Do Any Day
NYC is the canvas—and admission is FREE—to see these eye-popping pieces.
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Green-Wood Cemetery is 478-acres of peaceful landscapes in the heart of Brooklyn.
Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery Is a Hidden Gem for Family Fun
Explore art, history, and nature during a visit to this Brooklyn landmark.
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Don your costumes and get your hands on some pumpkins and plenty of seasonal fun at Brooklyn Bridge Park's annual Harvest Festival. Photo by Etienne Frossard/courtesy of the park
Best 2025 Pumpkin Patches and Harvest Festivals in NYC
Farm fun comes to the heart of NYC with these pumpkin patches and harvest celebrations.
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The buildings of midtown feel a world away when you're immersed in the Hallett Nature Sanctuary.
Hidden Gem for Families in NYC: Hallett Nature Sanctuary in Central Park
Little ones will appreciate an expedition to this beautiful, off-the-beaten-path enclave.
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Are you brave enough for some of these spooky ghost stories?
21 Kid-Friendly Ghost Stories and Spooky Stories for Kids
If you're planning a camping trip with the kids—whether it's in the forest or backyard...
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The spectacular ropes course at WildPlay Jones Beach gives climbers thrilling views of the beach. Photo by Diana Kim
Unleash the Fun on These Jaw-Dropping Zip Lines and Ropes Courses near NYC
Release your inner daredevil at these treetop-skimming parks.
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