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5 results for “free kids activities” in Houston

Museum of Illusions Houston

Museum of Illusions Houston

4.6(2,258)

Ages: Ages 6 to 14, when children can follow exhibit instructions, pose for perspective scenes, and discuss how the illusions work

IndoorRainy Day
Discovery GreenFree

Discovery Green

4.7(21,865)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
McGovern Centennial GardensFree

McGovern Centennial Gardens

4.8(5,028)

Ages: All ages, stroller families love the paths; older kids and tweens enjoy the architecture and interactive water features

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Children's PlaygroundFree

Children's Playground

Ages: 2, 7 (convenient downtown playground for families visiting the area)

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Nature Discovery CenterPartially Free

Nature Discovery Center

4.7(409)

Ages: 2, 11 (hands-on nature programming is perfectly calibrated for this range)

Indoor/OutdoorRainy Day

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