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Activities for Families in Houston This Winter

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Ubiquitin, Nov 19, 2023.

  1. Ubiquitin

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    I am being tasked with finding entertainment for young kids for an upcoming 5 day trip to Houston to see family this upcoming Christmas.

    These kids have never been to Houston and I am planning on taking them to a Rockets game, NASA, and the Science Museum. But are there any other places in Houston I should consider as a do not miss for them? The places should appeal to all ages (5-75).
     
    #1 Ubiquitin, Nov 19, 2023
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    Kemah Boardwalk all 5 days.

    You're welcome.
     
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    The Children's Museum was cool years ago, and they've expanded it since I was there last

    Galveston does some stuff around Christmastime
     
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    Museum of Illusions in the Galleria area on Alabama

    it’s new, so I’ve never been, but looks great for kids and parents

    https://moihouston.com/exhibits/
     
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    You can visit Galveston's only bowling alley. Not sure if opened yet. They're working on it. lol
     
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    Cactus music, central market and the mall
     
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    All of Landry’s outstanding establishments
     
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    Baby Bonds has a show at Numbers on the 23rd of December.
     
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    If they are here Dec 9th, check out German Festival in Tomball. It's a blast.
     
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    Turns out hanging with the grandpa’s family wins.
     
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    We did Space Center, Science Center, Rockets game, Galleria, Discovey Green and today the Children’s museum. Kids liked the children museum the best.
     
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    We also had dinner at Xochi which was amazing! Highly recommend!
     
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    Haven't been to the Space Center in probably 15 years, how was it???
     
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    Kind of underwhelming for the kids. My wife and I went in 2014 last and were able to do the tram etc but the line was 1.5+ hours when we went Wednesday.

    On the positive side, it was free and otherwise unrestricted since we’re also members of the Maryland Science center and they have reciprocity agreements.
     
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    Until Next Time! Au revoir!
     
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