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

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San Antonio CityPASS®

Experience 4 top attractions and save up to 38% with San Antonio CityPASS® tickets. One simple purchase removes the stress of planning, so you can …More

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Experience 4 top attractions and save up to 38% with San Antonio CityPASS® tickets. One simple purchase removes the stress of planning, so you can...

9 days Free Cancellation
4.6 (47)
$67
$66
Boat Shuttle to Ski Shores - Scenic Water Taxi Tour

Enjoy a total 3 hour experience where you take a 20-25 minute cruise from the Loop 360 Boat Ramp to Ski Shores Cafe (Price includes …More

Enjoy a total 3 hour experience where you take a 20-25 minute cruise from the Loop 360 Boat Ramp to Ski Shores Cafe (Price includes...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$49
5 PM Golden Hour Dolphin Watch

Experience South Padre Island at its most beautiful. This dolphin watch takes you onto the bay during the golden hour—when the light is softer, the …More

Experience South Padre Island at its most beautiful. This dolphin watch takes you onto the bay during the golden hour—when the light is softer, the...

1 hour 30 minutes
4.9 (37)
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$19
Magical History Segway Tour

On the Magical History Tour, our experienced tour guides will take you on a tremendous Segway journey. We’ll start with the famous downtown area of …More

On the Magical History Tour, our experienced tour guides will take you on a tremendous Segway journey. We’ll start with the famous downtown area of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (116)
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$75
Private Space Center Houston-NASA Day Trip With Houston City Tour

Minimum of (8) in your party required: City Tour, Space Center visit, BBQ Dinner stop Free hotel pickup in Air-Conditioned vehicle for 60 min sightseeing …More

Minimum of (8) in your party required: City Tour, Space Center visit, BBQ Dinner stop Free hotel pickup in Air-Conditioned vehicle for 60 min sightseeing...

5 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$89
Houston Sightseeing Tour and Galveston Day Trip

See the most iconic sites of central Houston and historic Galveston on a 6-hour amazing tour. In Galveston, enjoy free time to explore the famously …More

See the most iconic sites of central Houston and historic Galveston on a 6-hour amazing tour. In Galveston, enjoy free time to explore the famously...

6 hours
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$140
Children's Museum Houston Admission

Rated America's No. 1 children's museum, Children's Museum Houston is packed with 90,000 square feet of innovative, interactive bilingual exhibits for kids, ages birth to …More

Rated America's No. 1 children's museum, Children's Museum Houston is packed with 90,000 square feet of innovative, interactive bilingual exhibits for kids, ages birth to...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$24
Active Arena : Thrilling Indoor Games in Dallas

Packed with unique experiences you won’t find anywhere else. Try out our skiing simulator, soar in our paragliding simulator, or take your best shot against …More

Packed with unique experiences you won’t find anywhere else. Try out our skiing simulator, soar in our paragliding simulator, or take your best shot against...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
Dallas Cowboys Stadium Or The Star in Frisco with Transportation

Unlike standard transportation-only experiences, we combine seamless round-trip transportation from Dallas with insider knowledge and carefully planned logistics, making your visit easy and stress-free from …More

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Unlike standard transportation-only experiences, we combine seamless round-trip transportation from Dallas with insider knowledge and carefully planned logistics, making your visit easy and stress-free from...

3 hours
4.5 (183)
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$117
Dallas and Cowboys Stadium Combo Tour

Embark on a 7 hour adventure of the Dallas and Cowboy Stadium. Enjoy a guided tour of the Dallas Cowboys’ new football stadium to witness …More

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Embark on a 7 hour adventure of the Dallas and Cowboy Stadium. Enjoy a guided tour of the Dallas Cowboys’ new football stadium to witness...

6 hours 30 minutes
4.9 (106)
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$166
Juneteenth and Beyond African American Van Tours

Juneteenth and Beyond is a Black owned and operated guided sightseeing and tourism business. We are amazing, passionate, professional, and knowledgeable about Galveston's African American …More

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Juneteenth and Beyond is a Black owned and operated guided sightseeing and tourism business. We are amazing, passionate, professional, and knowledgeable about Galveston's African American...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (114)
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$50
Orca Whale Inflatable Rides

This is the only Inflatable Orca Whale Ride on South Padre Island! We are proud to offer a one of a kind experience for all …More

This is the only Inflatable Orca Whale Ride on South Padre Island! We are proud to offer a one of a kind experience for all...

10 minutes
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$33
Dolphin Watching Tour

Leave the shore behind and embark on a 90-minute journey into the sparkling emerald waters of South Padre Island. This isn't just a boat ride; …More

Leave the shore behind and embark on a 90-minute journey into the sparkling emerald waters of South Padre Island. This isn't just a boat ride;...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (22)
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$25
The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and Texas Ranger Museum Admission

Delve into a truly unusual museum experience at the Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and Texas Ranger Museum. Located only two blocks from the Alamo, the …More

Delve into a truly unusual museum experience at the Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and Texas Ranger Museum. Located only two blocks from the Alamo, the...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
4.2 (179)
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$23
Texas Hill Country Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Tasting

We have curated a selection of products that will pair nicely with our signature Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar to give you a …More

We have curated a selection of products that will pair nicely with our signature Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar to give you a...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (26)
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$25
Best of Fort Worth from Dallas Or Fort Worth

Fort Worth is Where the West begins - Crossroads of Cowboys & Culture. Experience American western history and culture. You will see a live Texas …More

Fort Worth is Where the West begins - Crossroads of Cowboys & Culture. Experience American western history and culture. You will see a live Texas...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (59)
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$43
Sunset Horseback Ride With Scenic Views

Beautiful Central Texas scenery. Engaging guides eager to share the western experience. Feel, touch and smell what only you can see in the movies! …More

Beautiful Central Texas scenery. Engaging guides eager to share the western experience. Feel, touch and smell what only you can see in the movies!...

2 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (227)
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$169
Dallas JFK Culture + West End Food Tour by Food Tours of America

Experience the history that brings visitors to Dallas. Explore the places and stories surrounding President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, including JFK Memorial Plaza, Dealey Plaza, …More

Experience the history that brings visitors to Dallas. Explore the places and stories surrounding President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, including JFK Memorial Plaza, Dealey Plaza,...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (19)
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$110
Great Storm Hurricane Talk & Tour at the Galveston County Museum

The Great Storm Talk and Tour was created as a partnership between Spooky Galveston and the Galveston County Museum. This Tour offers a historical look …More

The Great Storm Talk and Tour was created as a partnership between Spooky Galveston and the Galveston County Museum. This Tour offers a historical look...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (28)
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$35
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston All Access Admission Ticket

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), is the largest museum in Texas. Its stunning campus, featuring plazas, gardens, and commissioned artworks, reflects the growth, …More

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), is the largest museum in Texas. Its stunning campus, featuring plazas, gardens, and commissioned artworks, reflects the growth,...

1 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (55)
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$10
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