Field Trip

The Best Farms Near Houston for a Family Day Out

Load up the car and head to these farms for baby goats, strawberry fields, hay mountains, and wine and beer gardens for the grown-ups.

05/21/2026 By Isobella Jade

Bring Your A-Game

This Texas City Is a Sports Lover’s Perfect Getaway

Big screens, great barbecue, and world-class golf—Frisco is worth the stay, even if you're not a Cowboys fan.

04/03/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

'Tis the Season

Houstonia’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide to Shopping Local

Holiday shopping can be a hassle. But don't worry—we’ve got your back with a some of our local faves.

11/11/2024 By Uvie Bikomo and Meredith Nudo

Getting Shady

How Architects Are Designing Playgrounds for Houston’s Heat

It’s only getting hotter in Texas and builders are rethinking ways to make the outdoors bearable.

07/01/2024 By Jef Rouner

When the Bell Rings

These Houston After-School Programs Have Something for Every Kid

Are you raising a future scientist or future singer? These local opportunities are curated to your kiddo’s vibe.

08/15/2023 By Houstonia Staff

NO SCHOOL, NO PROBLEM

Winter Break Camps for Kids Looking to Paint, Play, and Learn This Holiday

Looking for somewhere to drop the kids off this holiday break? Check out our list of winter camps in Houston.

12/15/2022 By Claire Anderson

GET MESSY

Let Your Kids’ Creativity Shine at These Artsy Summer Camps

Fashion, sculpting, and slime—Houston art camps have it all!

07/06/2022 By Alexia Partouche

Summer Shopping

Must-Have Summer Styles for Kids

From trendy skirts to awesome graphic tees, here are the styles kids will love.

06/21/2022 By Danielle Wright With Alexia Partouche

Happy Birthday

Must-Have Birthday Gifts $25 & Under

Alexa, play the Birthday song.

05/09/2022 By Danielle Wright and Ile-Ife Okantah

Happy Campers

20 Summer Camps Your Kids Will Love

School's almost out – here's where the kids can go.

04/08/2022 By Marianella Orlando and Brianna Benitez

Family Fun

Houston’s Best Kid-Centric Art Destinations

From a Lego festival to interactive museums, the city is the perfect playground for a kid.

12/10/2021 By Sofia Gonzalez

Black Friday

Best Toys To Buy On Black Friday

Check off those wishlists with these great deals.

11/03/2021 By Danielle Wright Edited by Stephanie Bartels

Kid's Zone

JCPenney's 'Thereabouts' Fashion Field Day Tour Is Coming To Houston

The new brand celebrates back to school with an all-new kids apparel line.

08/16/2021 By Danielle Wright

Family Outings

Houston Arboretum's Playscape Awaits

Let the kids go wild at this natural play area.

05/31/2021 By Gwendolyn Knapp

oh the places you'll go

Dr. Seuss Experience Brings Out the Child in Everyone

We meant what we said, and we said what we meant, you'll enjoy this whimsical playscape 100 percent.

05/20/2021 By Emma Schkloven

No (Kids) Menu Required

My Children's Favorite Takeout Experiences of 2020

Our dining editor ate with his daughters a lot this year. Let's recap.

12/30/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Quarancupcake

5 Cookbooks to Get You Baking with the Kids

Is being inside the house getting to you? Take some time to stop and smell the flour.

05/13/2020 By Joanna O'Leary

Z is for Zoom

An Open Letter to My Daughter on Her 1st Birthday During the Quarantine

Houstonia's resident dad had to celebrate his kid's big day inside.

05/07/2020 By Timothy Malcolm

Good Vibrations

Two Random Acts of (Houston!) Kindness You Can Do to Vastly Improve Your Day

Send a hopeful note to a pediatric cancer patient or a comforting card to a senior citizen.

04/30/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

Stay Home

Consider These Kids' Play Sets to Spice Up the Backyard

If the kiddos are missing the playground, bring it to them.

04/24/2020 By Timothy Malcolm