Outdoor Activities Guide for Houston Kids

Families can enjoy Houston's great outdoors all year round, with outdoor adventures and activities from hiking to horseback riding, camping to swimming, rodeo to bluebonnets.
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Outdoor Adventures for Houston Families
Fishing in Lake Somerville. Photo courtesy of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
10 State Parks Near Houston With Lakes, Beaches, and Hiking
Fresh air is one of the best antidotes to a grumpy toddler or baby. Photo courtesy of Bigstock
Top 10 Stroller Hikes in Houston and the Suburbs
A field of bluebonnets near Houston. Photo by Phineas Adams, courtesy of Unsplash
Where To Find Bluebonnets in Houston this Spring 2023
Kids walk a nature trail at the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. Photo courtesy of the Houston Arboretum
11 Amazing Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails in Houston
There are lots of farms offering berry picking near Houston. Photo courtesy of P6 Farms, Facebook
Strawberry and Berry Picking near Houston: The Best Pick-Your-Own Farms
Try fishing for the first time in Lake Livingston. Photo courtesy of Lake Livingston State Park, Facebook
Fun Things to Do in Lake Livingston State Park with Kids

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Houston birthday party rentals bring bounce houses and water slides to your backyard. Photo courtesy of Sky High Party Rentals
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You definitely won't feel uncomfortable while camping at Westgate River Ranch Resort.
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Bring an explosion of color to your driveway with this homemade fizzy sidewalk chalk paint. Photo by author Liz Baill
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Levy Park is a splash pad in Houston's inner loop. Photo courtesy of Levy Park, Facebook
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Water play is essential to keeping your sanity this summer.
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Canyon Lake in Texas has a great beach. Photo courtesy of beachcatchers.com
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Kids love the carousel on Kemah's boardwalk.
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Kemah Boardwalk has great food, activities, rides and play spaces for kids of all ages.
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