Zuma Fun Center

Zuma Fun Center features an indoor arcade and outdoor batting cages, bumper boats, go-karts, kiddie rides, miniature golf, as well as a family-style restaurant. Rides and activities are priced individually, or visitors can purchase an All Day FunPass. Zuma Fun Center is also a popular destination for birthday parties, with packages starting at $10.99 per person.

Contact number: (713) 981-7888

Location: 6767 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77074

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The Grand Event

The Grand Event is an indoor entertainment megaplex, featuring go karts, a 40-lane bowling alley, a movie theater, a roller skating rink, a giant climbing/play structure, a video arcade, billiards, kiddie rides, a carousel, and a Ferris wheel – all under one roof! The concession stands serve up pizza, hot dogs, shish kabobs, burgers, and more.

Contact number: (281) 530-7777

Location: 13700 Beechnut Street, Houston, TX 77083

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iT’Z

The winner of our 2008 Parents’ Picks quest to find the best indoor playspace for teens in Houston, iT’Z offers a pizza-and-pasta buffet, a huge arcade, rollercoaster rides for teens and for small children, bowling, prize-redemption games, and more – all in one place.

Birthday party packages are also available.

Contact number: (832) 678-2151

Location: 18355 Tomball Parkway, Houston, TX 77070

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Lunar and Planetary Institute

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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Edith Moore Nature Sanctuary, Houston Audubon Society

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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West Houston Indoor Soccer

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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