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

Great! Galveston Ghost Tour
Cheapest Ghost Tour in Galveston! Looking for the best value in Galveston? Join the island’s most affordable ghost tour and experience haunted history, famous landmarks,...
$25

Museum of Illusions Dallas Admission
The only Museum of Illusions in Dallas Educational and permanent artistic and entertaining fixture in Dallas' West End that strives to provide visitors with a...
$38

Experience the history, culture, and authentic Western spirit of Fort Worth with a company recognized among the very best in the travel industry. We are...
$43

Experience Lake Austin on a fully shaded pontoon tour designed for comfort, relaxation, and learning. This small-group public shared tour offers limited seating and a...
$69

If you're a history enthusiast with a taste for the mysterious and eerie, the "Mansions and Murder" tour is an absolute must-do in Galveston. This...
$27

Expert storytelling! Take in the mysteries of a San Antonio Ghost and Murder tour. This is where excellent ghost stories meet true crime, told only...
$26

Clear Kayak Sunset Glow Tour
Experience the enchantment of illuminated night paddling in the pristine, crystal-clear waters of San Marcos, Texas. Glide alongside the endangered Texas Wild Rice, and watch...
$70

Relax at our cozy cat café, home to 20+ adorable, adoptable rescue cats. Sip on coffee as you enjoy 30 or 70 minutes of cuddles,...
$25

Discover the rich history and breathtaking beauty of Galveston from the best seat in the house—on the water! The Galveston Historical Harbor Tour takes you...
$44

San Antonio Ghost Walking Tour
Take a walk on the haunted side with RJA Ghost Tours. Experience the paranormal in historic San Antonio as you learn about the city’s local...
$30

Private Sightseeing Cart Tour of Houston
Want to see our city from a local’s perspective? Join Joyride for the country’s most unique sightseeing experience. Visit over 35 sightseeing locations on this...
$54

Downtown Mural Tour
Experience Houston through its most colorful streets! Our Downtown Mural Tour takes you through the heart of downtown, staying entirely within the downtown area, where...
$65

Enjoy Waco's top food tour and experience its award winning culinary scene. You will taste some of the best food the city has to offer...
$74

Discover Houston’s #1 Ghost Tour—an authentic, thrilling, and hauntingly fun experience! Are you ready to reveal Houston’s darkest secrets? Join us for a spine-chilling, wildly...
$26

Combine the best of Dallas with a visit to the world-famous Southfork Ranch in one unforgettable 4.5-hour experience. Your adventure begins with a narrated Dallas...
$180

Discover the haunted history of San Antonio on this all-ages ghost tour through the city’s most storied streets. Blending rich history with eerie storytelling, this...
$30

The Haunted Dinner Tour
Meet and dine at the historic Emily Morgan Hotel, The Official Hotel of The Alamo, located in Alamo Plaza directly adjacent to The Alamo walls....
$80

On this historic GPS Smartphone guided Audio walking tour, tour at your own pace. You will see Dallas' historic sites and hear their stories including...
$10

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...
$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...
$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...
$41

