{"id":26729,"date":"2022-12-30T13:39:40","date_gmt":"2022-12-30T19:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/?p=26729"},"modified":"2023-08-14T12:01:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T17:01:47","slug":"free-things-to-do-in-houston-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/free-things-to-do-in-houston-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Free Things to Do in Houston with Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Houston is better recognized as a world-class city with lots of exciting things to do all around. Even if you are planning your tour to Houston with kids, you may find many budget-friendly adventure spots to explore. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">When you are traveling with family or in a large group, budget is always a big constraint. Don\u2019t worry, here we have listed a variety of activities that you can enjoy for free in Houston. By the end of this article, you will be able to plan an amazing tour of this wonderful city without even putting much burden on your budget. <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fb7bf41430\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693fb7bf41430\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/free-things-to-do-in-houston-with-kids\/#Discovery_Green\" >Discovery Green<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/free-things-to-do-in-houston-with-kids\/#Childrens_Museum\" >Children\u2019s Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/free-things-to-do-in-houston-with-kids\/#The_Art_Car_Museum\" >The Art Car Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/free-things-to-do-in-houston-with-kids\/#Miller_Outdoor_Theatre\" >Miller Outdoor Theatre<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/free-things-to-do-in-houston-with-kids\/#Japanese_Gardens\" >Japanese Gardens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/free-things-to-do-in-houston-with-kids\/#Historic_Market_Square\" >Historic Market Square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/free-things-to-do-in-houston-with-kids\/#Urban_Harvest_Farmers_Market\" >Urban Harvest Farmers Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/free-things-to-do-in-houston-with-kids\/#Educational_Cruise\" >Educational&nbsp; Cruise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/free-things-to-do-in-houston-with-kids\/#Water_Wall\" >Water Wall<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discovery_Green\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Discovery Green<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">This is a famous 12-acre park in Houston that is loaded with green grass, playgrounds, and fountains for kids. Families find it the best place to visit with kids during summer days. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Note that Discovery Green is a very old park and here you will be able to take part in several shows and events throughout the year and that too for free. The entire family can spend some time at Discovery Green Park to enjoy some fresh and healthy air.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Childrens_Museum\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Children\u2019s Museum<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Although this museum is not accessible for free every day of the week, you can enjoy a free entry after five PM on Family Thursdays each week. This museum is known for the impressive number of wonderful sites where you can spend time with kids and adults as well. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Art_Car_Museum\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>The Art Car Museum<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">As the name indicates, Art Car Museum is another popular place where cars are turned into beautiful pieces of art. This place is an inspiration for all car and art lovers as they can find many masterpieces that may resemble their imagination. Moreover, this can be the best place to visit with kids to help them understand how art can turn out to be a motivation for life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Miller_Outdoor_Theatre\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Miller Outdoor Theatre<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">This is one of the most popular theatres in Houston and the best part is that you can enjoy free admission to this theatre as well. It is just because this theatre is run by a non-profit organization that loves to promote art to local residents and tourists in the Houston area. It also features a well-maintained grand stage that keeps on hosting concerts and plays throughout the year. You can also watch some theatre-style productions at this place and it&#8217;s BYOB<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Japanese_Gardens\"><\/span><span class=\"s2\"><b>Japanese Gardens<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Japanese Gardens is located in Hermann Park and this is basically a symbol of friendship between Africa and Japan. Here you can find several pieces of Japanese culture that are represented in the form of design and art at the Japanese Garden. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Tourists often fall in love with the authentic teahouse, lanterns, and bamboo-based structures in this garden. Other than this, you will love the iconic cherry trees and the peaceful sound of the waterfalls.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historic_Market_Square\"><\/span>Historic Market Square<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>Pop your popcorn and head to Historic Market Square for free movie screenings and other exciting events.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Urban_Harvest_Farmers_Market\"><\/span>Urban Harvest Farmers Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>Spending a relaxing Saturday morning strolling and munching on free samples at the Urban Harvest Farmers Market.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educational_Cruise\"><\/span>Educational&nbsp; Cruise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>Tour Port Houston on a free, 90-minute round-trip educational cruise along the Houston Ship Channel.<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Wall\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Water Wall<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div>A zen experience awaits at the breathtaking Water Wall in Galleria. The 64-foot-tall fountain is the perfect backdrop for your photo op during your Houston vacay.<\/div>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s2\">Now you have obtained a long list of things to do in Houston for free. It is the right time to book your tour and have a memorable time with the kids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpbolvw.net\/click-7879036-10762923\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.awltovhc.com\/image-7879036-10762923\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" border=\"0\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read Next:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/6-things-to-do-in-austin-texas\/\">7 Things to do in Austin, Texas<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mommytravels.net\/gruene-weekend-getaway-an-authentic-texan-experience\/\">Gruene Weekend Getaway: An Authentic Texan Experience<\/a><\/p>\n<div data-vi-partner-id=\"P00095795\" data-vi-widget-ref=\"W-279c6e71-4eaf-465f-83d0-f201d0d9f50b\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Houston is better recognized as a world-class city with lots of exciting things to do all around. 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