The best family-friendly activities in Texas for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

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San Antonio Trolley and Go Rio Riverwalk Cruise Combo

Board the stadium seating 80 minute trolley ride and explore San Antonio’s vibrant culture and history with a combination of the Old Town Trolley Tour …More

Board the stadium seating 80 minute trolley ride and explore San Antonio’s vibrant culture and history with a combination of the Old Town Trolley Tour...

1 hour 20 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (140)
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$73
San Antonio Zoo General Admission Ticket

This year, the holiday magic reaches new heights with the debut of A Very Congo Falls Christmas, an all-new festive transformation of the zoo’s largest …More

This year, the holiday magic reaches new heights with the debut of A Very Congo Falls Christmas, an all-new festive transformation of the zoo’s largest...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.2 (507)
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$33
The Real Unreal at Meow Wolf Grapevine

Meow Wolf Grapevine’s The Real Unreal is an immersive, explorable art and entertainment wonderland located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex at the …More

Meow Wolf Grapevine’s The Real Unreal is an immersive, explorable art and entertainment wonderland located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex at the...

1 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
4.2 (101)
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$41
Natural Bridge Caverns Discovery Cavern Tour

Take a guided walking tour of Natural Bridge Caverns, the largest commercial caverns in Texas. An informative and fun guide leads small groups of people …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Take a guided walking tour of Natural Bridge Caverns, the largest commercial caverns in Texas. An informative and fun guide leads small groups of people...

1 hour 15 minutes
4.7 (159)
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$39
JFK Assassination Tour with JFK Museum and Oswald's Rooming House

This 2 part tour is designed with the history fan in mind. On the first part, your experienced guide is your driver on this 2 …More

This 2 part tour is designed with the history fan in mind. On the first part, your experienced guide is your driver on this 2...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (286)
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$87
The Bryan Museum Admission

Come experience the epic story of Texas and the American West! The Bryan Museum, located in Galveston, TX in the 1895 Galveston Orphans Home, houses …More

Come experience the epic story of Texas and the American West! The Bryan Museum, located in Galveston, TX in the 1895 Galveston Orphans Home, houses...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$15
1 Hour Trolley Tour and Bike Rentals in Jefferson, Texas

We are the only Trolley Tour in town, and offer a unique look at our Historical downtown district and the surrounding neighborhoods. …More

We are the only Trolley Tour in town, and offer a unique look at our Historical downtown district and the surrounding neighborhoods....

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (102)
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$19
The Ghosts of Austin Walking Tour

If you're looking for the perfect ghost tour for the whole family, the Ghosts of Austin is perfect! We've designed this tour to be entertaining …More

If you're looking for the perfect ghost tour for the whole family, the Ghosts of Austin is perfect! We've designed this tour to be entertaining...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (74)
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$30
San Antonio Driving Tour From Austin with Boat Cruise & The Alamo

Discover the best of San Antonio on a 7-hour guided tour from Austin with hotel pick-up and drop-off included. Upon arrival in San Antonio, your …More

Discover the best of San Antonio on a 7-hour guided tour from Austin with hotel pick-up and drop-off included. Upon arrival in San Antonio, your...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (111)
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$269
Wraiths of the West Texas Wind: El Paso Ghost Tour

Come on our Sun City Ghosts Haunted Cowboys and Outlaws Tour by US Ghost Adventures! For a trip back in time that includes visits to …More

Come on our Sun City Ghosts Haunted Cowboys and Outlaws Tour by US Ghost Adventures! For a trip back in time that includes visits to...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$26
Exciting Banana Boat Rides

We have been in business for 40 years providing Family Fun on South Padre Island. We are the only company to banana boat Oceanside and …More

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Likely to Sell Out

We have been in business for 40 years providing Family Fun on South Padre Island. We are the only company to banana boat Oceanside and...

20 minutes
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$33
VIP Breakfast with NASA Astronaut & Space Center Houston Ticket

Enjoy an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experience found only in Houston, where the story of space exploration comes alive through the eyes of a veteran astronaut. Begin …More

Enjoy an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experience found only in Houston, where the story of space exploration comes alive through the eyes of a veteran astronaut. Begin...

2 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (156)
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$299
Dallas and JFK Full-Day Tour with Sixth Floor Museum and Oswald Rooming House

Explore Dallas and JFK Assassination and Sixth Floor Museum like never before on this small group tour. Includes Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House. Visit the …More

Explore Dallas and JFK Assassination and Sixth Floor Museum like never before on this small group tour. Includes Lee Harvey Oswald Rooming House. Visit the...

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (226)
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$152
Fredericksburg City Trolley Tour

We are the Official Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg, Texas! Join us for a unique opportunity to hear about Fredericksburg from a Local tour guide. We …More

We are the Official Trolley Tours of Fredericksburg, Texas! Join us for a unique opportunity to hear about Fredericksburg from a Local tour guide. We...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (70)
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$35
JFK Assassination Tour with Oswald's Rooming House

Your experienced guide is your driver on this 2-hour small group tour. See the places and re-live the events of the assassination. You will see …More

Your experienced guide is your driver on this 2-hour small group tour. See the places and re-live the events of the assassination. You will see...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (177)
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$61
San Antonio CityPASS®

Experience 4 top attractions and save up to 38% with San Antonio CityPASS® tickets. One simple purchase removes the stress of planning, so you can …More

Experience 4 top attractions and save up to 38% with San Antonio CityPASS® tickets. One simple purchase removes the stress of planning, so you can...

9 days Free Cancellation
4.6 (48)
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$67
Boat Shuttle to Ski Shores - Scenic Water Taxi Tour

Enjoy a total 3 hour experience where you take a 20-25 minute cruise from the Loop 360 Boat Ramp to Ski Shores Cafe (Price includes …More

Enjoy a total 3 hour experience where you take a 20-25 minute cruise from the Loop 360 Boat Ramp to Ski Shores Cafe (Price includes...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (28)
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$49
5 PM Golden Hour Dolphin Watch

Experience South Padre Island at its most beautiful. This dolphin watch takes you onto the bay during the golden hour—when the light is softer, the …More

Experience South Padre Island at its most beautiful. This dolphin watch takes you onto the bay during the golden hour—when the light is softer, the...

1 hour 30 minutes
4.9 (37)
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$19
Magical History Segway Tour

On the Magical History Tour, our experienced tour guides will take you on a tremendous Segway journey. We’ll start with the famous downtown area of …More

On the Magical History Tour, our experienced tour guides will take you on a tremendous Segway journey. We’ll start with the famous downtown area of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (116)
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$75
Town Lake Trail Bike Tour in Austin

If you have a family or are just interested in going on a relaxing cruise around the famous Lady Bird Lake without the hustle and …More

If you have a family or are just interested in going on a relaxing cruise around the famous Lady Bird Lake without the hustle and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (97)
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$54
Children's Museum Houston Admission

Rated America's No. 1 children's museum, Children's Museum Houston is packed with 90,000 square feet of innovative, interactive bilingual exhibits for kids, ages birth to …More

Rated America's No. 1 children's museum, Children's Museum Houston is packed with 90,000 square feet of innovative, interactive bilingual exhibits for kids, ages birth to...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$24
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