New year, new adventures! While we love reflecting on the past, we’re even more excited about exciting adventures waiting just around the corner! Here are 10 family-friendly experiences in Houston that deserve a spot on your 2026 itinerary.
Experiences to share with the family:
- Explore the incredible art and green spaces at the Menil Collection, where admission is always free!
- Visit the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, one of the largest art museums in the U.S. Kids 12 and younger are always free!
- Head over to the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center for a habitat hike. The Eastern Glades and Kinder Land Bridge at nearby Memorial Park also offer an amazing view.
- Tour Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern, a former drinking reservoir for the city of Houston. Sound healing meditation sessions are also available.
- Get lost in Houston’s maze of Downtown Tunnels, which span more than 6 miles in length underground.
- Choose your own adventure with a day spent at Hermann Park. After you enjoy some of the best green space the city has to offer, stop by the world-class Houston Zoo to see the animals!
- Cheer on the Houston Astros at Daikin Park, and explore nearby attractions such as Discovery Green after.
- Admire the light sequence at James Turrell Twilight Epiphany Skyspace on the Rice University campus at either sunrise or sunset.
- Head a short ways out of town for a phenomenal stargazing experience at George Observatory!
- Discover local Houston vendors at Urban Harvest Farmers Market, open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
What other fun, family-friendly experiences in Houston would you recommend? Comment below, and we’ll add them to our list!
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