Mountasia offers a variety of activities, including miniature golf, bumper boats, go-karts, batting cages, and a game room. Party packages are available.
Contact number: (281) 894-9791
Location: 17190 State Highway 249, Houston, TX 77064
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The winner of our 2008 Parents’ Picks quest to find the best place for family bonding in Houston, the Houston Zoo is located on 55 acres in Hermann Park and has more than 4,500 animals.
Contact number: (713) 533-6500
Location: 6200 Hermann Park Drive, Houston, TX 77030
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Dedicated to studies of the current state, evolution, and formation of the solar system, the Institute includes a computing center, extensive collections of lunar and planetary data, an image-processing facility, an extensive library, education and public outreach programs, resources, and products.
Contact number: (281) 486-2106
Location: 3600 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, TX 77058
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Houston Audubon’s Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary is a place to escape the city and get back to nature. Visitors are welcome to explore the wooded trails on the 18-acre preserve, which is home to many wildlife species. Children’s classes and summer camps are also offered.
Contact number: (713) 932-1639
Location: 440 Wilchester Boulevard, Houston, TX 77079
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The facilities at West Houston Indoor Soccer include a large soccer field and two basketball/volleyball courts, hosting soccer leagues and volleyball leagues for both boys and girls. Open play is also available for basketball and volleyball games.
Contact number: (281) 858-8080
Location: 17115 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084
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Sharpstown Ice Center offers lessons in figure skating and basic skills for kids ages three and up, as well as classes for adults. Public skate sessions, birthday parties, and hockey leagues are also available.
Contact number: (713) 981-6667
Location: 7300 Bellerive Drive, Houston, TX 77036
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Aldine United Soccer Club is a co-ed soccer league devoted to player development and keeping the game fun.
Contact number: (281) 935-9757
Location: 13300 Chrisman Street, Houston, TX 77039
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The Rockets play their home games at Toyota Center. While tickets start at $10, most halfway decent seats run $40 and up. Special “family four-packs” are available for select games; this package includes four tickets, four hot dogs, and four drinks. Tickets are available online, by phone, or at the box office. The regular season runs October to April.
Contact number: (713) 758-7200
Location: 1510 Polk Street, Houston, TX 77002
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The Houston Aeros are the local hockey team in the AHL (American Hockey League). Home games are played at Toyota Center.
Contact number: (713) 974-7825
Location: 1510 Polk Street, Houston, TX 77002
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Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex is a 7200-square-foot facility housing three fully equipped dance studios and a 120-seat theatrical performance venue. Barnevelder also offers contemporary dance/movement classes to the public.
Contact number: (713) 529-1819
Location: 2201 Preston Street, Houston, TX 77003
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