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Top Houston Summer Deals for Families: Exclusive Discounts from Mommy Poppins

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6/6/25 - By Elizabeth R

Summer fun in Houston doesn’t have to come with a high price tag! We’ve partnered with some of the best family-friendly attractions and activities in the Houston area to bring exclusive summer discounts just for Mommy Poppins readers and followers.

Whether you're planning indoor play, splash-filled water adventures, or interactive museum visits, these special offers make it easier to enjoy Houston’s top family-friendly spots without stretching your budget.

Explore the deals below and start planning your unforgettable Houston summer activities with exclusive savings in hand!

Don’t forget to bookmark our Houston Deals Page, where we regularly update the latest discounts on fun things to do around the city. And be sure to check out our Houston Summer Guide for the best family-friendly activities and events happening all summer long.

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Save on Houston's Best Water Parks and Pools

Typhoon Texas Houston

Katy
Typhoon Texas Waterpark is Houston’s premier waterpark destination, offering the perfect mix of thrills and relaxation for the whole family. READ MORE

Splashway Waterpark and Campground

Sheridan
Looking for a family getaway that’s big on fun and easy on the budget? Look no further than Splashway Waterpark & Campground—your one-stop destination for safe, clean, family-friendly adventure just a short drive away! READ MORE

Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures

New Caney
Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures offers a fun and dynamic mix of waterpark, fairgrounds, and aerial attractions for guests of all ages. READ MORE

Noah's Ark at the Quillian Center

West Houston
It’s a perfect evening for a family swim during Twilight Thursdays! Enjoy the Noah’s Ark splash pad with all its fun water features, plus a big pool with diving boards and a slide—summer fun for all ages. READ MORE

Save on Houston’s Top Indoor Play Places This Summer

The Play Space - Sugar Land

Sugar Land
At over 6,000 square feet, The Play Space is the largest indoor playground in Texas — and it’s built for serious fun. Kids can explore giant slides, crawl through endless tunnels, and tackle a variety of obstacles that keep them moving and entertained. READ MORE

The Play Space - Webster

Webster
With a three-story, 6,000-square-foot footprint dedicated just to the playground, The Play Space Webster is the largest indoor playground in Texas! READ MORE

Cheeky Monkeys Houston

Sugar Land, Katy, The Woodlands
Designed for children ages 10 months to 8 years, Cheeky Monkeys is a dynamic indoor soft play and edutainment center where fun meets learning! READ MORE

Toddler Towns

The Heights
Designed just for kids under 43 inches, this safe and exciting play space features ball pits, crawl tubes, tunnel mazes, slides, and more—perfect for toddlers to explore and enjoy. READ MORE

Majestkids

Sugar Land
Majestkids Playland and Ninja Adventure in Sugar Land are two play areas in one! With a Playland just for kids under 45 inches, and a ninja obstacle course for kids up to age 15, there’s fun to be had at any age! READ MORE

Wonderwild

The Heights
With jumping pillows, a soft play structure, inflatable slides, toddler toys, and more, Wonderwild is the perfect indoor space for kids ages 10 months to 6 years to run, jump, and explore. For older adventurers ages 4–11, Wonderwild(ER) features a massive three-story ropes playscape, plus more jumping pillows and inflatable slides—making it the ultimate indoor adventure zone. READ MORE

We Rock the Spectrum Bellaire

Bellaire
We Rock the Spectrum – Bellaire is a unique indoor play gym created to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where children of all abilities can play and grow together. As the only kids’ gym in the area with a truly inclusive philosophy, it features specialized sensory equipment designed to support children with sensory processing disorders. READ MORE

Hooray Playground

Katy
Hooray Playground is Katy’s go-to indoor destination for open play, offering a fun, safe, and engaging environment where kids can jump, climb, and explore — no reservations required. READ MORE

Kiddie Cosmos

North Houston
KiddieCosmos is a vibrant, interactive space where fun, learning, and growth come together. Designed to inspire creativity and curiosity, this engaging environment offers children the chance to explore, play, and develop essential life skills—all in a safe and nurturing atmosphere. READ MORE

Flip N' Fun Trampoline Park

North Houston
Flip N Fun isn’t just a trampoline park — it’s a full-on family entertainment destination in Houston. Guests of all ages can bounce, battle, and bump their way through a day of nonstop excitement, with attractions like wall-to-wall trampolines, thrilling laser tag, and action-packed bumper cars. READ MORE

Kid's Empire

Multiple Locations
Kids Empire invites families to Play Big with over 100 spacious, clean indoor playgrounds across the U.S. Designed for children of all ages, each location offers ample space to climb, jump, run, build, slide, snack, ride, and more. READ MORE

Summer Savings on Family-Friendly Houston Museums

Children's Museum Houston

Museum District
America’s #1 Children’s Museum is your ultimate family destination. Get ready to visit Houston’s only museum designed exclusively for children! The Museum features exhibits that will excite, engage and inspire your kids in a whole new way. READ MORE

Asia Society Texas

Museum District
Adventure awaits! Located in Houston's Museum District, Asia Society Texas offers summertime fun for all ages through the interactive Explore Asia exhibition, a scavenger hunt for art throughout the museum, and more. READ MORE

Lone Star Flight Museum

Southwest Houston
Discover 130,000 square feet of indoor space showcasing nearly thirty historic aircraft, the exhilarating MaxFlight Simulator Ride, and an interactive Flight Academy suitable for all ages. READ MORE

Space Center Houston

Southwest Houston
Explore the region’s No. 1 international destination learning center and the Official Visitor’s Center of NASA Johnson Space Center. READ MORE

Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center

Sugar Land
Step into a world of wonder at Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center—A Very Special Project of Children’s Museum Houston and recently named one of Fort Bend County’s top six museums worth exploring by the Houston Chronicle! READ MORE

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Museum District & Sugar Land
One of Houston’s most popular family destinations, the Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) offers a fascinating mix of science, history, and hands-on exploration for all ages. Families can journey through the dinosaur-packed Hall of Paleontology, marvel at sparkling gems and minerals, explore space in the planetarium, or immerse themselves in the beauty of the Cockrell Butterfly Center. READ MORE

Save on One-of-a-Kind Family Experiences in Houston This Summer

Meow Wolf Houston

Fifth Ward
When ETNL Radio Station and its crew are mysteriously transported to a surreal new world, the airwaves open to infinite possibilities. Explore the art, unravel the story, and change your frequency at Meow Wolf Houston Radio Tave—an immersive art experience like no other. READ MORE

Skateworld Deer Park

Deer Park
Skate World Deer Park is a classic roller skating rink offering fun for the whole family! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned skater, this lively spot is the perfect place to roll the day away. READ MORE

Bear Creek Roller Rink

Northwest Houston
Bear Creek Roller Rink is a fun-filled destination where families can roll into good times together! This vibrant indoor skating rink offers a lively atmosphere with music, lights, and plenty of space for skaters of all ages and skill levels. READ MORE

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Katy

Katy
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is a premier entertainment and event destination offering thrilling experiences for guests of all ages. Race high-speed electric Superkarts on our multi-level tracks — with karting options available for ages 4 and up — and dive into nonstop excitement with our State-of-the-Art Arcade, adrenaline-pumping Laser Tag arena, and the latest fully immersive multiplayer Virtual Reality adventures. READ MORE

Funtastik Labs - Sugar Land & Katy

Sugar Land & Katy
This all-in-one walk-in science lab, slime bar, and art studio is an interactive STEAM museum and creative playground designed just for kids. READ MORE

Monster Mini Golf Katy

Katy
Step into a one-of-a-kind glow-in-the-dark adventure at this 18-hole, monster-themed blacklight mini golf course, where animated "Monsters" of international theme park quality move, talk, and crack silly jokes as you play. READ MORE

Immersive Gamebox Houston

Multiple Locations
Looking for something fun to do with the whole family? Step into the game at Immersive Gamebox — a tech-powered, group gaming experience for ages 3 and up. No crazy gear needed — just motion tracking, touch screens, and projection mapping for hands-on fun. READ MORE

The Lott Family Carousel at Hermann Park

Museum District
Make the most out of your visit to Hermann Park with an all-day pass on the Lott Family Carousel in the Commons! Single ride tickets are available for $3, or you can go for the all-day pass for unlimited rides that day for $6.  READ MORE

ARTECHOUSE presents BLOOMING WONDERS

Greater Heights
Dive into a digital garden where art, technology, and nature beautifully converge in Blooming Wonders! This immersive, family-friendly exhibition where pixels bloom into vivid floral imagery invites you to experience nature in a whole new light - without breaking a sweat. READ MORE

Holey Moley

River Oaks
Holey Moley Golf Club is your go-to for mini golf, great eats, and cold drinks—all under one roof. With outrageous courses, a stacked food and cocktail menu, and a laid-back vibe, it’s the perfect place to kick back with friends.  READ MORE

Taroko Sports

Katy
Experience the ultimate blend of excitement, energy, and unforgettable fun at Taroko Sports! Whether you’re knocking home runs in the batting cages, sharpening your pitch, dominating the latest arcade games, or rolling a strike in the mini bowling alley, every visit is packed with action and adventure. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

All Kids Empire Locations
Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center
Bear Creek Roller Rink
Immersive Gamebox Houston Marq-E
Hermann Park The Commons
ARTECHOUSE Houston

About the Author

Elizabeth R.
Elizabeth R. is a writer, editor, and mom. She shares all the fun things to do in Houston on social @mommypoppinshouston
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