Summer is here and it’s time for a break! If you are like me, you may not have had a chance to start making plans for adventures this summer, so this list can get you started!
MAP out your SUMMER
- TIMELINE – You’ve basically have 12 weeks with the kids before summer ends.
- FAMILY VACATION – Deduct 1-2 weeks from the 12 weeks, for family vacation this summer.
- CAMP- Deduct the 1-2 weeks of camp you have planned for your kiddos.
- SCHEDULE – You’ve now got about 8-10 weeks left. How many days will you have to hit up fun activities, 1-2 days?
- DIVIDE & CONQUER – If you are down to 8 weeks, and you are spending 1-2 days a week hitting up local spots, you should be able to create a bucket list of at least 10-20 places to visit this summer
Be adventurous this summer!
Act like a tourist in your own town!
Visit places you would normally only think to bring out of town guests!
Remember why Houston is one of the greatest cities in U.S.
Main Sreet Theater
Main Street Theater provides theater experiences for all ages. Founded in 1975, our MainStage produces professional, intimate, literary plays for adults; our Theater for Youth produces professional, engaging productions based on children’s literature for families and school groups, both in-house and on tour around Texas; and we offer Education and Outreach programs on-site and at satellite locations around the Greater Houston area for youth aged 4 – high school. We perform locally in 2 facilities: our Rice Village home on Times. Blvd., and as part of the MATCH (Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston) on Main Street.
Main Street Theater, 3400 Main St., Houston
Phone: 713.524.6706
www.mainstreettheater.com
Cordovan Art School
CORDOVAN ART SCHOOL. Enroll in over 40 fun themed camps at any of our 5 locations: Atascocita, Spring, Katy, Sugar Land, or The Woodlands. Some favorites are: Anime, Video Game Art, Outer-Space, Fantasy, Super Heros, Animals. Clay, Ceramics and all types of art media will be used at what have been voted “The Best Art Camps in Houston”! Kids and Teens 5-16 / Extended care available
Multiple Locations.Atascocita, Spring, Katy, Sugar Land, or The Woodlands.
Alliance Fencing Academy
Alwayswanted to see what it’s like to be a fencer? Why not check out the beginner classes this summer (June – Aug). Perfect for ages 5-14. Visit them in Houston or the Woodlands.
www.alliance-fencing-academy.com
Lillie and Hugh Roy Cullen Sculpture Garden
This free sculpture garden is located right outside the Houston Museum of Fine Arts.
900 Bissonnet St, Houston
mfah.org/visit/cullen-sculpture-garden
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
This free admission nature center has 5 mi of walking trails, an interpretive center that includes a Discovery room with hands-on activities & exhibits, a Nature Gift Shop, a Reference Library, & classrooms.
183 West Loop S, Houston
www.houstonaboretum.org
Discovery Green
Discovery Green offers an abundance of events and activities for the whole family all summer long.
500 McKinney St, Houston
www.discoverygreen.com
Lone Star Flight Museum
Have you always dreamed of being a WWII pilot? How about just
flying in one of their planes1! Kids ages 12-17 can make this dream come true this summer! Must be accompanied by a parent! If
you’d rather stick to the ground, you can check out the simulator
and other cool history! Memberships are available.
11551 Aerospace Ave. Houston
www.LoneStarFlight.org
Galveston Island Pleasure Pier
This pier offers fun roller coasters and other rides for all ages. Located right off the seawall in Galveston, they have plenty to enjoy for the whole family.
2501 Seawall Blvd Galveston www.pleasurepier.com
Angleton Recreation Center
Natatorium includes a zero depth entry, an interactive play structure with water blasters, mini slides, water curtain, lazy river & giant tipping bucket of water. Enjoy a 26-foot slide into a 4-foot pool.
1601 N Valderas St, Angleton
www.angleton.tx.us/157/Angleton-Recreation-Center
Houston for Contemporary Crafts
Adults & children of all ages can enjoy HANDS-ON HOUSTON, a free, first-Saturday craft-making activity led by local guilds & artists.
4848 S Main St, Houston www.crafthouston.org
Indoor Rock Climbing at Texas Rock Gym
This gym has over 14,000 square feet of climbing walls, which includes 50 top-rope stations, 12 lead climbing anchors, and a huge bouldering cave. For ages 10+.
1526 Campbell Rd, Houston
www.texasrockgym.com
Bayou Wildlife Zoo
This park includes a tram ride with experienced wildlife guides that will lead through 80 acres of natural wildlife. See and feed birds from all over the world, ride ponies and enjoy a petting zoo.
5050 FM 517, Alvin
www.bayouwildlifezoo.com
Hana and Arthur Ginzbarg Nature Discovery Center
Hands-on Discovery rooms are in the Historic Henshaw House.
7112 Newcastle St, Bellaire
www.naturediscoverycenter.org
Boat tours on Buffalo Bayou
On the second Saturday of each month, weather permitting, from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. enjoy a 30 minute bayou tour with the family.
Shepherd Drive to Sabine Street, between Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive
www.buffalobayou.org/boat-tours
Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Research Center in Galveston
Must call for tour appointments. It’s located on the Historic Fort Crockett on Galveston Island.
4700 Avenue U, Galveston
www.galvestonlab.sefsc.noaa.gov/seaturtles
Miller Outdoor Theater
Tons of free family events offered all summer.
6000 Hermann Park Dr, Houston
www.milleroutdoortheater.com
Ice at The Galleria
Cool off inside this summer and have fun ice skating! Public skating available daily starting at $10+.
5015 Westheimer, Houston
www.iceatthegalleria.com
Showboat Drive-in
Offers double features Wednesday through Sunday, and there is a playground in front of the screen for children to play.
22422 Farm to Market 2920 Hockley
theshowboatdrivein.com
Noah’s Ark Pool & Waterpark at Quillian Recreation Center
Includes two swimming pools, a basketball court, a picnic area, ball fields, a gymnasium, an indoor climbing wall, and so much more.
10570 Westpark Dr, Houston
www.quilliancenter.org/index.php/events/swimming-pools
Sea Center Texas
This is a state-of-the-art fish hatchery and aquarium located on 75 acres in Lake Jackson. 302 Medical Dr, Lake Jackson
tpwd.texas.gov/fishing/sea-center-texas
George Observatory at Brazos Bend State Park
Home to the three domed telescopes and one of the largest telescopes in the nation is open to the public for viewing.
21901 FM 762 Rd, Damon
www.hmns.org/george-observatory
Splashway Waterpark & Campground
Stay & Play or go for the day! Enjoy the lazy river, speed racers, wave pools and you can stay the night and camp, fish and more!
5211 Main Street, Sheridan
www.splashwaywaterpark.com
Lake Somerville
Lake Somerville offers 11,460 acres of lake for fishing, boating, water skiing, sail boating, wind-surfing, jet-skiing and swimming. 10 miles NW of Brenham
tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-somerville
iFly
Experience the adrenaline rush of flying in Houston or in The Woodlands.
www.iflyworld.com
D-BAT
This state-of-the-art, 17,000 sq. foot facility includes Brand New Turf and Lighting. Come enjoy this batting cage 7 days a week.
4310 Brittmoore Rd, Houston
www.dbatwesthouston.com
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
This state-of-the-art facility includes an Arcade, Laser tag, Hologate, Mini Golf and Indoor Karting. Come enjoy 7 days a week.
1230 Grand West Blvd. , Katy
www.andrettikarting.com
Rooftop Cinema Club
Awesome Views, Iconic Movies, Fun for all Ages.
www.rooftopcinemaclub.com
Levy Park
Family programming all month. Visit their website for specifics.
www.levyparkhouston.org
Houston Botanical Garden
One Botanic Lane, Houston
www.hbg.org
WATERPARKS
Schlitterbahn
2026 Lockheed Rd, Galveston, TX 77554
Website: www.schlitterbahn.com
Texas Typhoon
555 Katy Fort Bend Rd, Katy, TX 77494
Website: www.typhoontexas.com/houston/
Moody Gardens Palm Beach
8928, 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554
Website: moodygardens.com/attractions/palmbeach/
Big Rivers Water Park
23065 TX-242, New Caney, TX 77357
Website: www.bigriverswaterpark.com
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown
21300 Interstate 45 N, Spring, TX 77373
Website: www.sixflags.com/splashtown
Pirate‘s Bay
5300 E Rd, Baytown, TX 77521
Website: www.baytown.org/877/Pirates-Bay-Waterpark
Lagoonfest Texas
12600 Crystal View Blvd, Texas City, TX 77568
Website: lagoonfesttexas.com
Calypso Cove
2428 W Main St, Baytown, TX 77520
Website: www.baytown.org/706/Calypso-Cove
Club Westside
PrivateClub – must be a member
1200 Wilcrest Dr Houston, Texas (TX) 77042, USA
Website: www.clubwestside.com
Strawberry Waterpark
1104 Parkside Dr, Pasadena, Texas (TX) 77504, USA
Website: www.pasadenatx.gov/150/Parks-Recreation
Discovery Green Splash Pad: BONUS IT’S FREE
1500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77010
Website: www.discoverygreen.com
Great Wolf Lodge
1000 Great Wolf Wy, Webster, TX 77598
Website: www.greatwolf.com
