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Top Picks for Houston Restaurant Weeks With Kids

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 11:17pm

Houston Restaurant Weeks 2018 is here. Are your taste buds ready? From Aug. 1-Sept. 30, dozens of Houston's best eateries offer specialty menus at a set price with proceeds benefiting the Houston Food Bank. While all of the participating spots make for great date nights, there are plenty of kid-friendly spots as well! Here are our favorites. All still offer regular menus throughout the month as well as staple kids' menus.

Restaurant week menu prices are the same no matter where you go, with brunch and lunch at $20 and dinner for $35-$45, depending on the establishment. Make sure to ask for the special Restaurant Weeks menu! So, what are you waiting for? Get to eating!

5 Ways To Get the Most Out of the Houston Zoo with Kids

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 5:28pm

Photo by Stephanie Adams/courtesy the Houston Zoo

If you love animals, have children, or are just a living and breathing person, there's really no excuse to not visit the Houston Zoo. Home to more than 6,000 animals and 900 species, the 55-acre complex has something for everyone.

You can also save with the top attractions in Houston with Go City - Houston card. By purchasing this ticket, you receive admission to several Houston attractions at half the regular price: Space Center Houston, Downtown Aquarium, Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Houston Zoo or the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, and the Kemah Boardwalk or the Children’s Museum Houston.

Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark & Resort: Classic Family Fun with Modern Thrills

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Sat, 07/07/2018 - 1:11pm

Photo courtesy of Schlitterbahn Waterparks and Resorts

In the heart of Texas, you’ll find a waterpark like none other. Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Resort at New Braunfels was designed by a family for families and around the beautiful Comal River. Instead of vistas filled with brightly-colored plastic and umbrellas, this waterpark embraces its natural surroundings, and it’s why you need to add this park to your family travel bucket list.

Free Perks With Your Houston Library Card

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 9:00am

Libraries are not just for cramming-for-test college students or baby storytimes; if you aren't taking advantage of the many resources your neighborhood library has to offer, you've got to start now! It's time to dust off that library card (or go get one - it's super easy, and all you need to be is a Texas resident, older than 18, and have a valid ID) and check out the many freebies that come with it. While this list links specifically to the city of Houston Public Library resources, know that if you live closest to county libraries they offer identical services often using similar providers. Just ask your nearest librarian!

2017 Houston Bestie Guide

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Thu, 12/07/2017 - 1:35am

Houston families, we asked you to tell us your favorite businesses around the city, and you've been heard. Our inaugural Houston Besties sought to find the best family businesses and resources in categories that range from best restaurants, parties, activities, and more. With all the great family fun experiences and resources around Houston, it was hard to choose just 24, but you were up to the task. Each winner was selected from a competitive crop of 10 nominees in each category.

Before we announce our winners, we'd like to thank our Bestie Sponsors, including Sublime Travel and Sweet Pecks Photography. And congratulations to the lucky voters who were picked at random to enjoy some amazing prizes!

The votes are finally in, and we couldn't be more excited about our winners. We've grouped them into three winning categories: Parenting Resources, Enrichment Programs, and Family Fun.

Without further ado, here is your guide to the best of family-friendly Houston, the 2017 Houston Besties!

Best Parenting Resources Winners | Best Family Fun Winners | Best Enrichment Programs Winners

26 Free Christmas & Holiday Events in Houston

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Mon, 11/20/2017 - 6:00pm

The holidays are expensive enough without having to worry about forking out cash for a fun weekend. We've rounded up FREE things to do this holiday season in Houston for the whole family. Be sure to check out our calendar for things to do every day.

Where to See and Take Photos with Santa in Houston

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Fri, 11/17/2017 - 6:15pm

My family's holiday traditions wouldn't be complete without the annual torture session that is photos with Santa. Whether your children are like mine and find Santa to be the most terrifying being they've ever encountered, or you are among the lucky few to end up with smiling faces, photos with Santa is a holiday staple. If you are interested in spending more time with the big man in red, check out an area breakfast or brunch with Santa. And for all things holidays in Houston, visit our activity and event guide.

Without further ado, here is where you will find Saint Nick this year in Houston.

The Nutcracker and More: Kid-Friendly Holiday Shows in Houston

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Fri, 11/10/2017 - 10:49pm

The Nutcracker choreographed by Stanton Welch and performed by the Houston Ballet/Photo courtesy of Houston Ballet

The holiday season is full of our favorite shows with beautiful dances and songs we all know and love to sing. Whether your a Nutcracker purist or a die-hard Christmas Carol fan, Houston has something for everyone. Read on for this season's shows around town. And for more activities and things to do, check out our Christmas and Holiday Guide for Houston families.