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8 Must-See Houston Museums You've (Probably) Never Heard Of

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Fri, 01/13/2017 - 9:36am

Photo courtesy of the Pearl Fincher Museum of Art

Houston's Museum District may be home to some of the city's classic destinations (Children's Museum of Houston and Houston Museum of Natural Science, to name a few), but if you look outside of the loop you'll find some more...eclectic options, shall we say. And maybe you're just not up for fighting the downtown traffic. We hear you. From the history of caskets and coffins to a look at the evolution of the cowboy, here are eight museums to visit with your kiddos.

8 Must-See Houston Museums You've (Probably) Never Heard Of

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Thu, 01/12/2017 - 9:45am

Menorah Lightings & Hanukkah Celebrations in Houston

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Tue, 12/13/2016 - 10:00am

While there are tons of Christmas-related events happening around Houston this month, it's not the only holiday we are celebrating. Here are several Menorah lightings and Hanukkah (or Chanukah, or Hannukah) celebrations around the greater Houston area for the whole family.

Holiday Shows That Aren't "The Nutcracker" to See in Houston

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Wed, 11/16/2016 - 12:51pm

When it comes to holiday traditions, many families make a viewing of "The Nutcracker Ballet" part of theirs (and there are lots of opportunities to see this classic around Houston this year). But if twirling ballerinas aren't really your family's sort of thing, we've rounded up some other holiday shows full of classic songs and fun dances for the whole family.

Houston Escape Rooms: A New Type of Family Fun

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Tue, 11/15/2016 - 10:00am

Escape rooms are the perfect way to mix up family nights out. A fairly new but popular entertainment concept, escape rooms bring out a person's inner Sherlock Holmes. Guests are locked in a room full of clues and codes and have one hour to solve the room's mystery and find a way out. Or else. Well, the door still opens after an hour (some rooms have a 90-minute time limit), but you may leave some pride behind.

Most rooms require guests to be at least 10-years-old, but double check with the facility before your visit. Most list age requirements online. Aside from protecting younger visitors from any "mature" or potentially scary content inside the rooms, it's more fun to play when your kids are at an age when can focus and fully participate in the escape. So, does your family have what it takes to make a great escape? Find out at one of the locales below...

Winter & Holiday Camps for Houston Kids

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Fri, 11/11/2016 - 8:00am

Whether you're a working parent or a busy stay-at-home mom and are looking for activities for the kids during winter break, there are tons of options across the city. We've rounded up some fun enrichment camps for kids of all ages with focuses ranging from sports to science.

Houston's Winter Festival Lineup: Celebrate the Holidays & More

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Thu, 11/03/2016 - 8:00am

Fall festival season may be almost over, and that means it's time to start celebrating the holidays. (We know - we can't believe it's November either). There are plenty of family friendly holiday, and non-holiday related, festivals to check out this "winter" around Houston.

Best Trampoline Parks In Houston: Where the Sky's the Limit

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Thu, 10/20/2016 - 8:17am

Trampoline parks give parents the chance to release their inner child as the kids burn off some serious energy. It's also the safest way to practice front back flips and bouncing friends into the air without serious physical trauma. We all knew that one kid growing up who flew off the backyard trampoline and broke a bone or two. Houston has several trampoline parks to choose from that offer unique activities, weekly specials, and party packages.

In general, the facilities do not allow guests to wear denim, and most require grip socks that can be purchased upon admission (maybe they will let you by with those fashionable hospital socks you probably still have stashed away somewhere along with an unfinished baby book).