The best family-friendly activities in Texas for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

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Houston City Tours

Houston's Quirky Charm: A Tour of the Unconventional Houston offers more than just skyscrapers; it boasts a unique artistic and architectural landscape. Our tour highlights …More

Houston's Quirky Charm: A Tour of the Unconventional Houston offers more than just skyscrapers; it boasts a unique artistic and architectural landscape. Our tour highlights...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$90
Psychos, Killers, and Victims Tour

If you have a fascination with gruesome murders, depraved behavior, sick individuals, this tour is for you. LOL. We cover several infamous murders going back …More

If you have a fascination with gruesome murders, depraved behavior, sick individuals, this tour is for you. LOL. We cover several infamous murders going back...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$90
Spooky Gin's Vampire Tour

Galveston has often been referred to as a "Cemetery with a Beach attached." With a tragic history, it should come as no surprise stories of …More

Galveston has often been referred to as a "Cemetery with a Beach attached." With a tragic history, it should come as no surprise stories of...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$66
The Ghosts of Houston Tour

Step into Houston’s past on a family-friendly walking tour where history and hauntings meet. Join our guides as we explore downtown landmarks tied to real …More

Step into Houston’s past on a family-friendly walking tour where history and hauntings meet. Join our guides as we explore downtown landmarks tied to real...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
Gem Panning Adventure at the Crystal Gallery

Enjoy a hands-on gem panning adventure at the Crystal Gallery in El Paso, TX — perfect for families and aspiring treasure hunters. Explore the water …More

Enjoy a hands-on gem panning adventure at the Crystal Gallery in El Paso, TX — perfect for families and aspiring treasure hunters. Explore the water...

20 minutes Free Cancellation
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$10
Houston City Tour Plus Holocaust Museum Ticket

Take a 75 -minute panoramic guided tour on-board a double-decker bus. The city tour includes the downtown historic district, Toyota Center, Convention Center, Minute Maid ballpark, …More

Take a 75 -minute panoramic guided tour on-board a double-decker bus. The city tour includes the downtown historic district, Toyota Center, Convention Center, Minute Maid ballpark,...

2 to 5 hours
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$75
General Admission: The Grace Museum Ticket

Located in the heart of historic downtown Abilene, The Grace serves as a local and regional hub for arts, culture and community. The museum includes …More

Located in the heart of historic downtown Abilene, The Grace serves as a local and regional hub for arts, culture and community. The museum includes...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$8
Bartlett Secrets Tour

Bartlett is fascinating because while it has earned it's reputation as a true ghost town, it also has a deep history. From being the first …More

Bartlett is fascinating because while it has earned it's reputation as a true ghost town, it also has a deep history. From being the first...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$20
Cake Decorating in Houston

Join us for a hands-on cake decorating class! Experience the joy of transforming your pre-baked cake into delicious masterpieces, guided by our instructor. This unique …More

Join us for a hands-on cake decorating class! Experience the joy of transforming your pre-baked cake into delicious masterpieces, guided by our instructor. This unique...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
Dallas Scavenger Hunt by Wacky Walks

You'll use an app to explore Dallas in this fun scavenger hunt. Use the app to find things around the city, take photos and collect …More

You'll use an app to explore Dallas in this fun scavenger hunt. Use the app to find things around the city, take photos and collect...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Fort Worth by Crazy Dash

In this fun Crazy Dash scavenger hunt of Fort Worth, players will use an app to find objects in the city, in any order they …More

In this fun Crazy Dash scavenger hunt of Fort Worth, players will use an app to find objects in the city, in any order they...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Alternate Reality Scavenger Hunt in South Padre Island

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to …More

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$19
Thrilling Terlingua Scavenger Hunt

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to …More

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$29
Groovy Georgetown Scavenger Hunt

Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues …More

Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Fun City Scavenger Hunt in El Paso by 3Quest Challenge

Explore El Paso with 3Quest Challenge! Our scavenger hunt let's you explore the city to find items (given to you in the form of a …More

Explore El Paso with 3Quest Challenge! Our scavenger hunt let's you explore the city to find items (given to you in the form of a...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Day trip to Dallas with Lunch

This road trip experience will be unforgettable. Dallas is another great city in Texas and why not see it while you're in the great state …More

This road trip experience will be unforgettable. Dallas is another great city in Texas and why not see it while you're in the great state...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$398
Downtown Dallas Sightseeing, Self Guided Tour Max Pro E-Scooter

High-Performance Scooters – Our scooters are faster, smoother, and more reliable than the competition. No Geofencing – Unlike Bird and Lime, our scooters aren’t restricted …More

High-Performance Scooters – Our scooters are faster, smoother, and more reliable than the competition. No Geofencing – Unlike Bird and Lime, our scooters aren’t restricted...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Explore Downtown Houston by Max Pro E Scooter

High-Performance Scooters – Our scooters are faster, smoother, and more reliable than the competition. No Geofencing – Unlike Bird and Lime, our scooters aren’t restricted …More

High-Performance Scooters – Our scooters are faster, smoother, and more reliable than the competition. No Geofencing – Unlike Bird and Lime, our scooters aren’t restricted...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Three Hour Garden Tour

The ideal time of the year for comfort and flowers for such a tour is in the last half of February, March, April, and October. …More

The ideal time of the year for comfort and flowers for such a tour is in the last half of February, March, April, and October....

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$50
Sloomoo Institute Houston General Admission Ticket

At Sloomoo Institute in Houston, creativity meets fun in the world’s premier slime experience! The Institute is the perfect place for kids and kids-at-heart! Sloomoo’s …More

At Sloomoo Institute in Houston, creativity meets fun in the world’s premier slime experience! The Institute is the perfect place for kids and kids-at-heart! Sloomoo’s...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$40
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