Goalie Houston helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.

Upcoming events

  1. July 16th8:00 AM–5:00 PMSummer Safari Dance CampMabee WholeLife Service Center · Ages 5–12
  2. July 16th9:00 AM–12:00 PMJapanese Garden Volunteer DayJapanese Garden · Ages 6–12
  3. July 16th9:00 AM–3:00 PMNarrative Fiction Filmmaking CampSt. Paul's School · Ages 9–13
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Farmers markets

  1. Saturday8 AM–noonUrban Harvest Farmers MarketUpper Kirby · Farmers market
  2. Second and fourth Sunday9 AM–1 PMHeights Mercantile Farmers MarketHeights · Farmers market
  3. First and third Sunday9 AM–1 PMRice Village Farmers MarketRice Village · Farmers market
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Parks and playgrounds

  1. Gardens, play, cultureHermann ParkMuseum District · Play, gardens, pedal boats, train, and major cultural neighbors
  2. Trails, nature, land bridgeMemorial ParkMemorial · Extensive trails and nature areas joined by a land bridge
  3. Bayou trails, skate, playBuffalo Bayou ParkFourth Ward · Bayou trail corridor with skate park, play, dog space, and art
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Play sports

  1. SkateboardingLee and Joe Jamail SkateparkFree membership, sessions · Split summer hours
  2. TennisMemorial Park Tennis Center18 lighted courts · Online reservations
  3. PickleballJaycee ParkDedicated pickleball · First-come · net exception
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Play in water

  1. Splash padEmancipation Park SpraygroundsThree spray areas, including one tied to pool hours · Public sprayground · cost and staffing not stated
  2. Splash padHermann Park Water SpraygroundTimed sprays beside the Playground for All Children · Public sprayground · cost and staffing not stated
  3. Splash padMarian Park Water SpraygroundThree play areas with adjacent shaded seating · Public sprayground · cost and staffing not stated
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Local libraries

  1. the flagship's broad collections, public spaces, and downtown research accessCentral Library, Jesse H. Jones BuildingDowntown Houston
  2. African American books, archives, oral histories, exhibits, and a restored schoolAfrican American History Research Center at the Gregory SchoolFreedmen's Town · Fourth Ward
  3. Houston archives and self-guided architecture inside a 1926 landmarkHouston History Research Center at the Julia Ideson BuildingDowntown Houston
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