It’s summer break, y’all! As a child, I absolutely LOVED summer break because it was two months of glorious, wonderful, completely unstructured time off. As a mom, however, the thought of two months of unstructured time is actually incredibly daunting!
We put together a Houston summer bucket list for you to bookmark and pull out of your back pocket when you need a little help figuring out how to fill those long summer days. We hope you get to try an activity or two {or three!} off this list and that you all have the best time making memories together this summer! Happy summer!
A Houston Moms Summer Bucket List:
Head to your local library and complete their summer reading challenge. Most public libraries also have a calendar of free events posted on their websites– these are definitely worth checking out!
- Plan a beach trip and start a new seashell/driftwood collection.
- Fill your water bottles and head out to a park you’ve never visited before.
- Consider investing in a family membership to the Houston Zoo, Houston Museum of Natural Science, or Children’s Museum. Just a few visits over the summer and you’ve already recouped your money!
- Head to a local splash pad and pack a picnic lunch!
- Have a day date with your little{s).
- Host a “Yes” Day with your family.
- Bake treats for your neighbors.
- Have a family game/movie night in and a family sleepover after.
- Catch a show at Miller Outdoor Theatre.
- Go fruit or vegetable picking at a local farm.
- Visit a family member at work {bonus points if you bring them lunch!}.
- Plant some flowers or start a vegetable garden together.
- Have a water gun fight outside.
- Watch a sunrise or a sunset together.
- Enjoy a night under the stars at George Observatory.
- Let your kids make lunch or dinner for the family.
- Go on a family bike ride.
- Camp indoors and make some yummy indoor s’mores!
- Have a sleepover with some friends or your cousins!
- Enjoy some “summer” treats together: corn on the cob, popsicles, and watermelon are just a few ideas.
- Unplug from electronics for a day {no TV, phones, or tablets- eek!}.
- Get snow cones or buy ice cream from an ice cream truck.
- Help mom or dad wash a car.
- Take flight with the Lone Star Flight Museum for their #PlaneAmazing summer programs!
- Do a fun summer craft– bubble art is really cool! Or you can paint a “pet” rock!
- Catch a movie at Showboat Drive In Theater out in Hockley, Texas.
- Volunteer together as a family.
- Cheer on the ‘Stros at Minute Maid Park.
- Go fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing or paddle-boarding!
Resources:
- Hulafrog is a great resource where you can find local activities for kids to do.
- I love Jill Jarvis’ website– she posts an amazing list of local Houston events each week. This is a super resource if you have kids aged 0 to 16!
- The Best Ideas For Kids is a super resource for kids crafts and fun summer activities.
- Thrillist has put together an incredible bucket list for a perfect Houston summer!
What would you add to this list? We would love to know! Share your favorite Houston summer activities in the comments below!