Thanksgiving! Ahhh the one holiday I’ve been looking forward to for all of 2020! Yes, of course my mom’s turkey, her stuffing, homemade casseroles, pies etc. are a huge part of my excitement. I’m pregnant and just recently have...
Ho, ho, ho… The holiday season in Houston just isn't complete without a visit {or six} to our favorite bearded jolly guy. Of course, the best place to see Santa in Houston is at our Cookies with Santa event on...
Houston is big on themed events, aren't we? The holidays are no different! One of the holiday events that we are looking forward to the most is Reliant Lights Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular on December 18th | 7:00pm - 8:00pm. This year’s...
It’s NOVEMBER! That's right, November 2020. We are going to make it out of 2020; only two months left!
Just in case you have missed it, we have brought back Cookies with Santa in a new way! Out of abundance of...
Sure, artificial trees are easy … and pre-lit. But, this might be the year that you pack up your family and head out to one of our Houston area Christmas tree farms to hand-pick and cut down your very...
Ah Halloween, one of my favorite holidays of the year. Because who doesn't love all things spooky? Ghosts and goblins, witches and vampires, haunted houses and, of course, this year's new frightful addition...COVID 19. Ruining holidays and special occasions...
The beauty of our present time is that we have the power to explore various cultures through life experience, rich texts options, and of course, the internet. As we continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, I want to share my...
Fall is here, and that means all things pumpkin ... including patches! When the cooler weather hits, one of my favorite things to do each year is to visit Houston pumpkin patches with the kids. From the petting zoo...
Hello there, October!
Even though it looks very different this year, October is still one of our favorite months. Not only can we get out the long pants and the pumpkin spice, there are so many events and festivals around our...
COVID has forced us…I mean, allowed us to spend more time together with our families. We have all been creative with different ways to keep our family entertained, but sometimes it’s the ‘old school’, low tech options that are...
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Pro Tips for Having a Great Day at the Houston Zoo
Updated April 2024
One of my favorite family friendly attractions to visit in Houston is the beloved Houston Zoo. Find us there several times throughout...
