Spring Break: Family-Friendly Things To Do in Houston

MARCH 6 - 22, 2026

Ready to have some fun?! Take advantage of unlimited rides at Downtown Aquarium, Kemah Boardwalk, and Galveston Island Pleasure Pier with the Spring Break Pass. For $79.99, you get unlimited visits to all three attractions from March 6 through March 22.

MARCH 7-22, 2026

Get ready for a week that’s jam-packed with excitement you won’t want to miss. From daily performances, mind-blowing science experiments, and hands-on activities, every day promises a new adventure! Experience a Spring Break like no other at the Spring Break Blast at the Children’s Museum from March 7 through March 22.

MARCH 9 - 12, 2026

School’s out, but there’s still plenty of fun ways to learn something new at Discovery Green with a week full of entertainment and education. Grab the kiddos and celebrate spring with a week full of S.T.E.A.M (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) activities like Play-Doh electric circuits, basic coding, and geology! This event is free and runs from noon to 4 p.m.

MARCH 9 - 13, 2026

Learn from museum educators and artists to dive into art-making fun related to the exhibition Frida: The Making of an Icon. Get inspired by the famous Mexican artist’s works and explore new materials and creative processes. Happening daily from March 9 through 13, this event is included with museum admission.

MARCH 9 - 11, 2026

Put the devices away and get in touch with nature this spring at Armand Bayou Nature Center. Spring Break Eco Camp helps kids aged 4 to 13 explore nature with age-appropriate hands-on activities. They’ll have fun exploring nature through outdoor experiences like fishing, canoeing, hiking, and more! Join in on one or all three days for just $75 per day.

 MARCH 10 - 13, 2026

Get crafty at HCCC with four days of hands-on fun that’s totally free! Experiment with different materials and learn new techniques from friendly teaching artists and volunteers. From polymer clay, handweaving, to paper marbling, anyone from ages three and up can explore arts and craft-making!

MARCH 11 - 13, 2026

Spend spring break exploring the colorful world of anime at Anime Academy, a free program designed for kids and families! From storytelling to hands-on art making, Anime Academy invites visitors to learn, imagine, and create together. Each day from 12–3 p.m., guests can enjoy an interactive story time and art workshops inspired by anime and beloved characters — plus full access to Asia Society Texas exhibitions, 'Explore Asia' and 'The House of Pikachu: Art, Anime, and Pop Culture'.

MARCH 11 - 14, 2026

Houston, your spring break fun awaits! Space Center Houston’s Moon 2 Mars Festival, presented by Wellby Financial, returns for its fifth year this Spring Break, March 11 through March 14. This year’s headliner concerts are 311 and The Wallflowers. Moon 2 Mars is a spring break festival like no other, featuring a day-to-night experience with daily STEM activations, hands-on space technology, festive food, live entertainment, and more. Guests of all ages can experience the future—and stay for the memories, celebrating the Space City way.

Discovery Green

Finally, the clocks will spring forward (on March 8), giving us sunnier days and more time to enjoy the outdoors! It’s the perfect time to explore Houston’s many parks, peruse the city’s farmers’ markets, or take a day trip to Houston’s nearby state parks and beaches.

If you’re planning to stay close by, make it a staycation and book a getaway within the city. The Hotel Zaza, located in the Museum District, is close to the Houston Zoo, Hermann Park, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Rice Village shops and restaurants, and more. Check out the hotel’s accommodation packages and enjoy being within minutes of all that Houston has to offer.

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Photos: Courtesy of attractions and venues mentioned in this post. Header photo: Levy Park; opening photo: Children's Museum Houston