Top 5 Houston Kids Activities

Expert-curated family activities in Houston - 2025 Edition

Space Center Houston

Space Center Houston NASA's Official Visitor Center
★★★★★ 4.9/5
Educational Interactive Science

Details:

Location: Clear Lake

Age Range: All Ages

Duration: 4-6 hours

Price: $29.95 (Adults), $24.95 (Children 4-11)

Highlights:

  • NASA Tram Tour
  • Astronaut Training Facility
  • Space Shuttle Replica
  • Mission Control Center

Houston Zoo

Houston Zoo 55-Acre Wildlife Park
★★★★½ 4.8/5
Animals Outdoor Educational

Details:

Location: Hermann Park

Age Range: All Ages

Duration: 3-4 hours

Price: $22.95 (Adults), $18.95 (Children 2-11)

Highlights:

  • 6,000+ animals
  • Children's Zoo
  • Water Play Park
  • Wildlife Carousel

Children's Museum Houston

Children's Museum Houston Interactive Learning
★★★★★ 4.8/5
Educational Interactive Indoor

Details:

Location: Museum District

Age Range: 0-12 years

Duration: 2-4 hours

Price: $15 (Adults & Children)

Highlights:

  • Kidtropolis, USA
  • PowerPlay
  • Invention Convention
  • FlowWorks

Moody Gardens

Moody Gardens Educational Entertainment Complex
★★★★½ 4.7/5
Aquarium Rainforest Museum

Details:

Location: Galveston

Age Range: All Ages

Duration: Full Day

Price: $69.95 (Adults), $59.95 (Children 4-12)

Highlights:

  • Aquarium Pyramid
  • Rainforest Pyramid
  • Discovery Museum
  • Palm Beach

Downtown Aquarium

Downtown Aquarium Entertainment Complex
★★★★½ 4.6/5
Aquarium Rides Restaurant

Details:

Location: Downtown

Age Range: All Ages

Duration: 2-3 hours

Price: $16.99 (Adults), $13.99 (Children 3-12)

Highlights:

  • Ferris Wheel
  • Shark Voyage Train
  • Interactive Exhibits
  • Stingray Reef

Seasonal Activities in Houston

Summer

  • Splash Pads
  • Water Parks
  • Indoor Activities

Winter

  • Ice Skating
  • Holiday Lights
  • Museum Events