Texas Ren Fest is back for the fall! Photo courtesy of the Festival

Texas Renaissance Festival, Barktoberfest, and More Things to Do in Houston This Weekend with Kids

Día de los Muertos at Discovery Green. Event photo courtesy of the Discovery Green

Top Things To Do to Celebrate Día de Los Muertos 2025 in Houston

These trunk-or-treats in Houston are a good alternative to trick-or-treating. Photo courtesy of Klein UMC Children's Ministries

Best Trunk-or-Treat and Alternative Trick-or-Treat Events in Houston for Halloween 2025

Best Things to do in Houston for Halloween

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Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for Houston

Houston is full of Halloween events this October. Scream on the Green photo courtesy of Discovery Green

Best Things to Do in Houston October 2025 with Kids, According to Mommy Poppins Editors

Scream on the Green is one of Houston's free Halloween events. Photo courtesy of Discovery Green

Top Free Halloween Events in Houston 2025

Zoo Boo is one of our favorite Halloween events for younger kids. Photo courtesy of Houston Zoo

Best Halloween Events in Houston 2025 for Kids and Families: Haunted Houses, Trick-or-Treating, and More

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

Fall Day Trips From Houston for Families

Visit Froberg's Farm for fall festival fun, a pumpkin patch, and more. Photo courtesy the fall

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Houston Fall Day Trips Guide: Farms, Festivals, and Family Getaways 2025

There are plenty of choices for pumpkin patches near Houston. Photo courtesy of P6 Farms

Best Pumpkin Patches Near Houston for Fall Fun

Free alligator education at Brazos Bend State Park. Photo by Sarah Banks.

The 10 Best Free Hidden Gems for Kids in Houston

From pumpkins to corn mazes, there's loads of seasonal fun at local farms. Photo courtesy of P6 Farms

Fall Bucket List for Kids: 30 Top Things To Do in Houston This Fall 2025

Houston Fall festivals that are fun for the whole family. Photo by Jessica Stautberg

Ultimate Guide to Fall Festivals in 2025 for Houston Families

Visit the Hall of Paleontology at the Museum of Natural Science. Photo courtesy of Visit Sugar Land.

Why HMNS at Sugar Land Is a Must-Visit for Houston Families

Help your Scout rack up the badges at these programs in Houston. Photo courtesy of Canva.

Best Places to Earn Scout Badges in Houston

Unique Birthday Party Venues in Houston for One-of-a-Kind Birthday Parties

Our favorite gymnastics gyms in Houston. Photo courtesy of Canva

Gymnastics Gyms in Houston: Places to Take Gymnastic Classes, Camps, or Open Gym

Palace Social has bowling and a restaurant in addition to arcade games. Photo courtesy of Palace Social

Where to Find the Coolest Arcades for Kids in Houston

The Mini classes at Goldfish Swim School are a great bonding experience for parent and child. Photo courtesy of the school

Best Mommy and Me Classes for Houston Babies and Parents 2025

Ready Go Amusement Arcade photo by author Elizabeth R.

Houston’s Best Claw Machine Arcades Where Kids (and Parents) Can Actually Win

A crafting party at one of these venues or at home is the perfect celebration for a creative kid. Photo courtesy of Color Me Mine

Best Crafting Parties for Teens in Houston

See aquatic life without a fee at Sea Center Texas. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife

Keep Cool in Houston: Top Beaches, Swimming Lakes, Splash Pads, and AC Spots

Our top picks for your Houston bar/bat mitzvah. Photo by Juliano ASTC, courtesy of Pexels.

Fun Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah Venues in Houston

These Houston ice cream shops have the best treats for kids. Photo by Kelly Patino, courtesy of Mommy Poppins.

Best Ice Cream Spots In Houston For Kids

Pick your own flowers at one of these Houston farms. Photo courtesy Summer Skye Gardens

Sunflowers, Tulips, and More Pick-Your-Own Flower Farms Near Houston

Go for a nature walk in on of Houston's huge parks. Photo by Anthony Rathbun, courtesy of the Houston Arboretum.

Houston Budget-Friendly Weekend Itinerary for Families

Discovery Green hosts free events like Arte en el Parque, where kids learn Spanish while making art. Photo courtesy of Discovery Green

100 Free Things To Do in Houston with Kids

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

Best Playgrounds in Houston: Destination Playgrounds Worth the Drive

NASA's Space Center is one of Houston's best science museums for kids. Photo by Pierce Ingram, courtesy of Travel Texas

Explore the Best Science Museums in Houston for Kids: Educational Fun for All Ages

Firetruck Park in West University. Photo by Jessica Stautberg

Neighborhood Guide: Things To Do in West University and Rice Village with Kids

See animals up close at some of these farms near Houston. Photo courtesy of Dewberry Farm

Best Farms in Houston with Family Entertainment

Children's Museum Houston is free every Thursday evening. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum Houston

Free Museums and Free Museum Days for Kids in Houston

Best Budget-Friendly (Cheap) Birthday Party Places for Houston Kids

City Park Skate Park near Houston. Photo courtesy of the Sugarland Texas Govt.

Kid-Friendly Skate Parks in Houston

Pleasure Pier in Galveston is a top attraction near Houston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston

Best Attractions and Things To Do in Houston that are Kid-friendly

John P. McGovern's state-of-the art playground is perfect for both younger and older children. Photo courtesy of Discovery Green.

20 Things To Do in Downtown Houston With Kids

Stop at Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo for some cool photos on your roadtrip to the Texas Panhandle.

Best Texas Road Trips for Families

Baywatch Dolphin Tours are a fun, kid-friendly tour near Houston. Photo courtesy of Visit Galveston

Best Kid-Friendly Tours in Houston

Make dining out with kids more fun at one of Houston's themed restaurants. Photo courtesy of Rock N Roll Sushi

Themed Restaurants in Houston for a Fun Night Out With Kids

Houston's Walking Stick Brewing Company has plenty of outdoor space. Photo courtesy of the Walking Stick Brewing Company

Family-Friendly Houston Breweries Where Kids Can Play, Too

Urban Air has quite a few trampoline parks near Houston. Photo courtesy of Urban Air Adventure Park

Fun Trampoline Parks Near Houston for Kids to Jump in the AC

Batting cage photo courtesy of the Bellaire Bats

Indoor Batting Cages Near Houston Where Kids Can Practice Their Swings

Photo courtesy of Big Air in North Houston

17 Coolest Indoor Activities for Houston Teens

Plan a magical quinceañera with these dress shops and venues. Photo courtesy of Canva

Quinceañeras in Houston: The Best Dress Shops and Venues for Your Teen Birthday

Houston has many kid-friendly museums, and not all are children's museums. Photo courtesy of the Children's Museum of Houston

Best Museums in Houston for Kids and Families

In winter, visit Luminations at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center. Photo by Ann Alva Weiding Photography, at bigredmuse.com.

Austin with Kids: 35 Best Things To Do in Austin, Texas

New to fishing? Try a Galveston fishing boat tour.

Best Kid-Friendly Tours in Galveston For Your Family Trip

The outdoor pool at the Moody Gardens Hotel, photo courtesy of Visit Galveston.

Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Galveston, TX

One of our favorite petting zoos near Houston. Photo courtesy of Dewberry Farm

The Best Petting Zoos Near Houston

Make it an unforgettable family getaway from Houston by hiking Enchanted Rock. Photo courtesy Passport to Texas.

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Houston Day Trips and Family Getaways Guide

Photo courtesy of Schlitterbahn Waterparks

20 Top Things To Do in Galveston with Kids

Photo by author Rebecca Matheson Ortiz for Mommy Poppins.

Tips and Secrets to the Houston Zoo with Kids

MKT has great family-friendly restaurants! Photo courtesy of @mendocinofarms and MKT

Best Things to Do in The Houston Heights with Kids

There's no shortage of fun baby activities in Houston.

Best Things To Do with Babies in Houston Before They Turn 1

Houston's bucket list for kid activities

100 Things To Do In Houston Before Kids Grow Up

Your little learner will love the variety of toddler classes in Houston. Photo courtesy of the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Fun Preschool and Toddler Classes in Houston for Little Learners

Treat your kid to one of these Houston spas with services for children. Photo courtesy of Float Baby

Kid-Friendly Salons and Spas Near Houston

Climb with your kids at one of these indoor rock climbing gyms in Houston. Photo courtesy of Texas Rock Gym

Best Indoor Rock Climbing Gyms in Houston for Kids

Bowling is a fun indoor activity to add to your list this summer. Photo courtesy of Palace Social

Kid-Friendly Bowling Alleys in Houston

Fishing at Sea Center in Freeport, TX. Photo courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife

Freeport with Kids: Best Things To Do in Freeport, Texas

30 Things To Do Near South Padre Island, TX with Kids

Round up the girls and head out for a kid-free night in Houston. Photo courtesy of Thirsty Bee Meadery

Mom's Night Out in Houston: 5 Fun Itineraries for a Kid-Free Evening

Kids love the carousel on Kemah's boardwalk.

Top Things to Do at Kemah Boardwalk with Kids

San Antonio has a lot of budget-friendly things to do with kids. Photo courtesy of the San Antonio Botanical Garden

Fun Budget Weekend Getaways for Houston Families

Birdwatching at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, photo courtesy of Houston Audubon

Best Things to Do in Memorial, West Houston with Kids

Ninja Warrior Gyms, Obstacle Courses, and Parkour in Houston for Kids

Montessori preschools focus on hands-on learning. Photo courtesy of The Woodlands Montessori School

13 Top-Notch Montessori Preschools in Houston

Hero Headquarters is a birthday party entertainment company in Houston. Photo courtesy of Hero Headquarters

15 Fun Houston Birthday Party Entertainers Who Will Come to Your House

Check out one of these breakfasts in Houston for a casual meal when the kids get up early. Photo courtesy of Snooze

Best Breakfasts in Houston for Kids and Families

Free activities like feeding the ducks at Mary Jo Peckham Park are simple and still great fun for kids. Photo courtesy of Canva

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Free Things to Do in Houston with Kids Guide

For the best baby clothes, try these Houston baby boutiques. Photo courtesy of Threadfare Children's Boutique

The Coolest Baby Clothes in Houston: Best Boutiques & Stores

The Houston Zoo is a great stop for kids, and near other things to do in Houston, too. Photo by Jessica A., courtesy of the zoo

3 Days in Houston with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary by a Local Mom

The Houston Must-Do Christmas Events to Book Now Before They Sell Out

Spend a whole day (or weekend!) at Santa's Wonderland in College Station. Photo by Rebecca Matheson Ortiz.

10/10/25 - By Elizabeth R

The holiday season in Houston is packed with magical, memory-making events — but if you want to experience the very best of them, you'll need to act fast. Many of Houston’s most beloved Christmas events do sell out, especially on weekends and closer to Christmas. Some even offer early bird discounts or perks if you buy tickets as soon as they go on sale. Whether it’s dazzling light displays, festive train rides, or immersive Santa experiences, now’s the time to grab your tickets before they’re gone!

Don't worry, we also have a longer list of Polar Express Train Rides. And if you're not sure you want to buy tickets for Santa's Wonderland and Coca-Cola Classic Christmas without more info, we've got reviews with more photos, too.

And make sure to bookmark our Holiday Guide to stay on top of all the best seasonal events and activities!