Carrie Taylor

Nov 7, 2024 | mommypoppins.com | Carrie Taylor

The Texas Renaissance Festival near Houston is the state's largest festival of its kind (and one of the biggest in the country) and an experience like no other. Its 200-acre location is a former strip-mining site turned into a Renaissance theme park complete with authentic art, larger-than-life statues and structures, and a village of shops, restaurants, and stages that look like they've been plucked from another era.

Jul 21, 2024 | mommypoppins.com | Carrie Taylor |Carrie Taylor

Houston trampoline parks are a fantastic place to visit when the weather is hot because the whole family can have fun, burn energy, and still stay cool. Besides trampoline courts, most parks offer other activities like zip lines, ninja courses, arcades, special play areas for young kids and toddlers, and on-site cafes. Read on for our list of favorite trampoline parks in Houston and nearby, and for more ideas on ways to stay cool and have fun, bookmark our Indoor Fun Guide for Houston Kids.

Feb 16, 2024 | mommypoppins.com | Carrie Taylor

Room themes: Timeliner: Train Through Time, Prison Break, The Depths, The Heist, Special Ops: Mysterious Market, Gold Rush, and PlaygroundTeam size: 8-12Recommended ages: 13+ This Midtown escape room is open for public play, which means walk-ins are welcome to join other groups. It's a great way to make new friends while working together to solve the puzzle. Private rooms can also be booked in advance at Escape Hunt.

Aug 27, 2023 | mommypoppins.com | Carrie Taylor

Hold the phone...we JUST got a calendar update from Houston Independent School District (HISD) on Friday, August 25th, just three days before the start of the school year. We have that calendar below, as well as linked calendars and start and end dates for the other 30 school districts in the Houston area. After all, the nature of being a Houstonian means you have at least one friend or family member who lives in a different district than you, right? And it helps to have those school dates on hand.

Aug 20, 2023 | mommypoppins.com | Carrie Taylor

Cost: FreeFor older kids who would like or need some place to be for an hour or so immediately after school, many branches of the Houston Public Library system offer free activities, crafts, and more under the After School Zone program. Activities and subjects range from STEM-centered learning to homework help to computer lab time. Check your local branch to see what programs it offers.  The YMCA has affordable afterschool options in various locations around Houston.