The Must List

Enjoy Bricks and Beer at the Toy Museum’s Lego Night Events

Many local breweries and watering holes have all played host to this popular playtime for people of all ages.

05/29/2025 By Meredith Nudo

Shop Local

Our Favorite Locally Owned Toy Stores in Houston

Shop for the newest toy trend or something more nostalgic.

08/03/2023 By Anna Rajagopal

Toy Story

Houston Toy Museum Embraces Childhood Nostalgia

The new museum in the Heights showcases the substantial toy collection of owners Matt and Sara Broussard.

05/08/2023 By Meredith Nudo

Santa's Helper

3 Houston Toy Drives That Could Use Your Donations

Give the kids a reason to smile this Christmas with your donations.

12/05/2022 By Jessica Lodge

'Tis the Season

How Houston's Car Culture Gives Back During the Holidays

A toy distribution event that's 30 years old expanded to serve Galena Park and the Cloverleaf neighborhoods.

12/02/2021 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

High roller

The First Slab Hot Wheel Toy Is Coming, Thanks to This H-Town Hero

Rapper Trae That Truth teamed up with Hot Wheels for a limited edition model car.

09/16/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Abrazos and kisses

These Houston-Made Teddy Bears Help Kids Learn English and Spanish

Cubby Love Bears teach children dual language skills, and a new bear was designed in collaboration with Trae Tha Truth.

02/28/2020 By Jillian Goltzman

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9 Things to Do This Summer That Don't Involve Your Phone

Games, toys, and good old-fashioned activities will help you unplug for some screen-free summer fun.

07/03/2019 By Dalya Mawlawi

Twice As Nice

7 Gifts That Do Good

In need of a present? These picks serve double duty.

06/20/2019 By Dalya Mawlawi

Forever Young

Brick Fest Live Wants You to Unleash Your Inner Child

The LEGO Fan Experience comes to Houston this weekend.

10/17/2018 By Samantha Chavarria

I Don't Wanna Grow Up

It's the End of an Era: Toys R Us Shutters Its Last Stores

We'll always be Toys R Us kids.

06/29/2018 By Anna Lassmann

Day of Play

A Boutique and a Nonprofit Team Up to Bring Houston Kids a Day of Play

Distroller Wərld partnered with Be An Angel to create an exclusive play experience for local children, including program participants with special needs.

05/02/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Amazon, Shmamazon

Houston's 100 Best Shops

From dresses to denim, pillows to purses, boots to bracelets and beyond, the best of the best in the Bayou City.

04/24/2018 Edited by Abby Ledoux

100 Best Shops

12 Local Stores for Top-Notch Gifts

When you need a great gift and Target just won’t do the trick, hit these shops.

04/24/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Life in Plastic, It's Fantastic

Happy Birthday, Barbie: An Ode to America’s Hottest 59-Year-Old

We look back on some of the doll’s biggest milestones.

03/09/2018 By Abby Ledoux

Retail

Where to Find Your Childhood Toy Icons: Super Happy Incredible Toys

A mix between an estate sale and an antiques store, Super Happy Incredible Toys offers customers the opportunity to re-live their happiest childhood memories.

08/23/2017 By Jamie Smith