Read books and get rewarded! At the Houston Public Library, you can get a Chipotle meal coupon, free book, coupon to the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus and a Children’s Museum of Houston admission voucher… just for reading this summer! It’s easy! 1. Go HERE and sign up your kids. 2. Read or listen to books. […]
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5 Kid Friendly Restaurants in Galveston
A few weeks ago, we were in winter clothes… now we’re preparing for weekends at the beach! Pack up your kids, swim suits… and appetites… and drive down to Galveston! After a morning of playing in the sand, here are 5 kid friendly restaurants that are perfect for your little beach-goers. 1. Cafe Michael Burger – 11150 […]
5 Things to Do in Galveston Without Going to the Beach!
The weather is getting warmer and summer break will soon be here. Everyone knows that Galveston is just a short drive away and great place for a quick beach getaway…. but did you know about these 5 things to do that don’t fill your car with sand? 1. Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum – Pier […]
One of Houston’s Most Unusual Houses: The Beer Can House!
If you drive through the Rice Military neighborhood you might see an unusual sight: the Beer Can House! Located at 222 Malone, this Houston landmark was created by John Milkovisch starting in 1968. He spent the next 20 years working on it and it’s now part of the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art. You might be wondering […]
St. Patrick’s Day Meet Up!
And it’s all FREE to those that get a spot! To sign up, simply head over here and fill out the form at the bottom. If you get a spot, bring your kids to Gallery Furniture on Tuesday, March 17, at 3:30pm. Gallery Furniture is at 6006 North Fwy, Houston, TX 77076. The event is FREE. Make […]
Houston Rodeo 2015
March in Houston means one thing… It’s time for Rodeo! Grab your cowboys and cowgirls and head to NRG Park before March 22! Here is what you need to know before your adventure: You can visit the Livestock Show and Carnival without going to the Rodeo and Concert. If you don’t want to see the rodeo/concert, […]
Top Picks for Things To Do for Spring Break!
From March 7-22, 2015, for 1 week each, Houston-Area school districts will be on break. Here are our top 6 picks for things to do for Spring Break in Houston! Houston Rodeo – NRG Park -March 3-22 Hands-On Houston – Houston Center for Contemporary Craft -March 7 FUNomenal Festival – Discovery Green -March 7 Musical Adventures of […]
Kids Workshops at Home Depot
Perhaps you’ve heard that Home Depot offers free do-it-yourself workshops for adults, but did you know that they have kids’ workshops too? Stop by Home Depot in the morning on the first Saturday of the month and you’ll see a group of kids hammering away on their own personal projects! I’ve been taking my kids to these workshops […]
Valentine’s Day Fun
Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and we have ways for you to celebrate, no matter how little your sweet Valentines are, or how much time you have alone with your very first Valentine. To celebrate with your first Valentine (the one you knew before the kids arrived) visit Downtown’s […]
Celebrate the Chinese New Year!
Celebrate the Year of the Goat! The Lunar New Year is Thursday, February 19th and Houston is joining in on the festivities. From February 7th to the 28th, celebrate the Chinese New Year all over town! Creation Station Lunar New Year: February 7th, 1:00pm-3:00pm at the Asia Society Take the kids to the Lunar New Year Workshop. Here you can […]