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Things To Do With Kids

THIS IS A PLACE THAT STAYS WITH YOU

Family vacations are something that stick in a child’s mind for the rest of their life, and families love to visit The Woodlands for many of the same reasons they choose to make it their home. Whether you're toting toddlers or wrangling teenagers, The Woodlands offers activities that are fun for kids of all ages, so plan your trip with activities tailored perfectly to you and your family.

The splash pad at Timarron Park features large structures shaped like flowers with sprinkler heads raining down on the pad.

Splash Pads

Texas TreeVentures

The interior of The Woodlands Children's Museum. The walls are painted purple and decorated with children's artwork. Light displays look like clouds and paper lanterns. There are exhibits with toy trains, a farmer's market, ships on the ocean, and more.

Children's Museums

Reflections to Mist Mosaic in Stairwell at Sam Houston State University - The Woodlands. The full art piece is 4 stories tall, wrapping around the interior and exterior of the building. This segment (ground floor) is a close-up of bright blue water, bright green lily pads, bright yellow flowers, and 3D coral- or fossil-like accents.

Public Art

OUTDOOR RECREATION

The Woodlands has plenty of options for outdoor recreation that the entire family will enjoy. There are more than 150 parks and 220 miles of hike and bike trails for your family to explore. Want to spend a day on the water? Check out a wide variety of boat rentals available, including single and tandem kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and swan boats. You can also climb to new heights at Texas TreeVentures, an outdoor aerial obstacle course featuring more than 70 challenges, or cool off in one of the many splashpads around town.

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CHILDREN'S MUSEUMS

Your kids’ imaginations will be ignited by the many interactive activities at local museums. The Woodlands Children's Museum has plenty of educational hands-on adventures, and Play Street Museum is perfect for inspiring the youngest minds. Enjoy these popular family-friendly attractions and more in The Woodlands!

Indoor Activities for Kids

The Woodlands is the perfect retreat for families with children. If you are here when the weather is rainy, cold, or a bit too warm outside, try these indoor activities in The Woodlands. Each of these...
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Kid-Friendly Restaurants in The Woodlands

The Woodlands is a great place for families and we have some of the best restaurants around. Just because you have kids along for a meal doesn’t mean you have to eat fast food. You also don’t have...
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PUBLIC ART

The Woodlands is home to one of the largest public art collections in Texas, featuring more than 100 murals, sculptures, mosaics, bike racks, fountains, and more! Take the kids on a scavenger hunt for art for a fun and unique way to explore The Woodlands. We recommend starting with the famous art benches, which are located throughout the Township.