Activities & Enrichment
Angleton Recreational Center
1601 N. Valderas
Angleton, TX 77515
979-549-0410
www.angleton.tx.us/reccenter.cfm
State-of-the-art Natatorium! The natatorium includes a zero depth entry, an interactive play structure with water blasters, mini slides, a water curtain, lazy river, and a giant tipping bucket of water spilling periodically. Rumor has it that this best-kept secret is worth the hour drive from the northwest side of town.
Blue Bell Ice Creamery Tour in Brenham
1101 South Blue Bell Rd
Brenham, TX 77833
800-327-8135
www.bluebell.com
Buffalo Bayou Boat Tours
Houston, TX
www.buffalobayou.org
Located at the Sabine-to-Bagby Promenade these 30-minute bayou cruises are a great way to spend the afternoon with your family. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even the occasional alligator sunning on the bayou’s banks. After your cruise, enjoy a picnic lunch on the new Sabine-to-Bagby Promenade grounds.
Chmielewski Blueberry Farm
23810 Bauer Hockley Rd
Hockley, TX 77447
281-304-0554
www.chmielewski-blueberry.com
Connolly Dance Arts
12288 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77077
281-497-6626
www.connollydancearts.com
We offer ballet, tap , jazz, modern, lyrical, acrobatics, hip hop, childrens parties and performing company.
Glassell Junior School of Art
5100 Montrose Blvd.
Houston, TX 77006
713-639-7700
The Glassell Junior School offers art instruction for children ages 4-18. Year-round classes and workshops run the gamut of creativity?from multimedia to cartooning, from miniatures to wearable art. www.mfah.org
Gymboree
Multiple Locations
Houston Metro, TX
Designed by experts, our age-appropriate activities help develop the cognitive, physical and social skills of children as they play. www.gymboreeclasses.com
Hermann Park Pedal Boats
Houston, TX
www.hermannpark.org/fishing_and_pedal_boats.htm
Four person boat rentals; Fishing at McGovern Lake.
Home Depot Kids Workshops
www.homedepot.com
Free and designed for children ages 5-12. The workshops are offered on the first Saturday of each month between 9:00 a.m. and noon at all The Home Depot stores.
Houston Area Live Streamers
17800 Roberts Rd
Hockley, TX
www.hals.org
Zube Park Train Rides.
Houston Asian Heritage Tours in Chinatown
Houston, TX
713-271-6100
Houston Asian Heritage Guided tours will be held Weekdays, 10 AM to 2:30 PM. The route will begin at the Chinese Community Center, 9800 Town Park and continue to Hong Kong City Mall. Then, a dim-sum lunch will be provided at Ocean Palace Restaurant followed by a visit to the Buddhist Temple. Finally, the tour ends at the Chinese Community Center with a tea ceremony. Other featured events may be customized for your tour. It is a perfect opportunity to explore the Asian Culture and Houston Chinatown
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft
4848 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
713-529-4848
www.crafthouston.org
Free-of-charge the first Saturday each month anytime between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. for Hands-on-Houston. Craft Activities such as a recycled cloth satchel, and more are suitable for all ages.
Kings Orchard in Plantersville
11282 County Road 302
Plantersville, TX 77363
936-894-2766
www.kingsorchard.com
Pick blackberries, blueberries, and vegetables! Different flowers also available, type depends on the season. Schools, Daycares, Scout Troops, Birthday Parties, etc are welcomed!
Lake Somerville
www.rtis.com/reg/somerville/default.htm
Nestles between the hill country to the west and the piney woods to the east, Somerville, today is a major recreational resort.? Lake Somerville provides the sports-minded individuals with 11,460 acres of lake for water-oriented activities such as fishing, boating, and water skiing, sail boating, wind-surfing, jet skiing and swimming.? The 85 miles of shoreline offers picnicking, camping, hunting and sightseeing.?Also includes nature trails and other parks that include biking and equestrian trail.
Mad Science
Multiple Locations
Houston Metro, TX
www.madscience.org
Mad Science provides a unique assortment of hands-on programs, live presentations, theatrical productions and innovative products. We operate a franchise system of global scale, mount and tour large-scale Mad Science theatrical productions, and build partnerships designed to bring value to everyone.
Minute Maid Park Behind The Scenes Tour
501 Crawford Street
Houston, TX 77002
713-259-8687
houston.astros.mlb.com/hou/ballpark/index.jsp
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Minute Maid Park including Historic Union Station, Broadcasting booth or press boxes, Astros? or Visitors? Dugout, Luxury suites and much more!?Tour last about one hour.? Public Tours are offered year-round Monday-Saturday at 10 a.m., Noon and 2 p.m.? Schedule subject to change, call the Tour Line at 713-259-TOUR prior to coming to the ballpark to confirm that tours will be offered.? Located in Downtown Houston.
Monastery Miniature Horses
9300 HWY 105
Brenham, TX 77833
979-836-9652
www.monasteryminiaturehorses.com
Moorhead’s Blueberry Farm
19531 Moorhead Rd
Conroe, TX
281-572-1265
www.morrheadsblueberryfarm.com
Noah’s Ark Pool and Waterpark at Quillian Recreation
10570 Westpark Drive
Houston, TX 77042
713-458-4700
www.fmhouston.com
The swimming facilities include a large swimming pool with dual slides and two diving boards. The smaller pool, known as the Noah’s Ark Pool, is the most popular area as it is ideal for pre-k and early elementary children. It is shallow and provides a good area for splashing and playing. A Noah’s Ark structure is located In the center of the pool and includes three slides and a crawl-through. A mushroom water drop, a rainbow slide, a coconut water drop, and spraying water from Noah’s animals complete this fun facility. The daily admission rate to the pool is $6.00 per person. No charge for children under age 1. Part of First Methodist Houston Church but open to the public.
Oil Ranch
23501 Macedonia
Hockley, TX 77447
281-859-1616
www.oilranch.com
The Orange Show
2401 Munger Street
Houston, TX 77023
713-926-6368
www.orangeshow.org
The Orange Show is a folk-art environment a monumental work of handmade architecture in Houston’s east end. The outdoor 3,000 square foot monument is maze like in design and includes an oasis, a wishing well, a pond, a stage, a museum, a gift shop, and several upper decks. It is constructed of concrete, brick, steel and found objects including gears, tiles, wagon wheels, mannequins, tractor seats and statuettes.
SoccerTots Houston South
www.soccertotshouston.com
CityCentre – Life Time Athletic CityCentre
815 Town and Country Lane, Houston, TX 77024
Deer Park – The Dugout Cages
9515 Spencer Hwy, Deer Park, TX 77536
Katy – Life Time Fitness Cinco Ranch
23211 Cinco Ranch Boulevard, Katy, TX 77494
Pasadena – Game Day Indoor Soccer Center
3838 Fairway Plaza Dr, Pasadena, TX 77505
Pearland – Athletic Dreams
3216 E. Broadway, Pearland, TX 77581
Sugar Land – Life Time Fitness Sugar Land
1331 Highway 6, Sugar Land, TX 77478
Webster – The Sports House
20738 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX 77598
SoccerTots® is a child physical development program that uses a variety of fun games to delight and engage kids in physical activity. For children ages 18 months to 6 years old, classes are professionally designed to develop motor skills, promote physical fitness, and create self-confidence. We stress a non-competitive environment and promote fun above all else. Instructor-to-student ratio is kept small to maximize individual development, and classes are held once a week.
The Woodlands Mall
A vintage-inspired carousel, extensive play area, Kiddie Rides for a quarter apiece, and car-shaped Kiddie Kruzzer strollers are just a few of the attractions for young children at the Woodlands Mall. Kids can also make their own stuffed animals at the Build-A-Bear Workshop, or visit Barnes & Noble or Pottery Barn Kids for any of several scheduled storytimes throughout the week. Adults and children alike may also enjoy boat tours on the Woodlands Waterway Cruiser along the Woodlands Waterway, a 1.4 mile-long corridor that meanders around the area. Visit www.thewoodlandsmall.com for more information.
YMCA of Greater Houston
Multiple Locations
Houston Metro, TX
The YMCA has always stayed true to its mission, values and purpose of helping persons grow in spirit, mind and body. The YMCA of the Greater Houston Area is helping to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. www.ymcahouston.org
