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

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Dolphin Wildlife Space X Cruise

Witness the playful dolphins in their natural habitat and wildlife on this Dolphin Wildlife Cruise in South Padre Island. Perfect for all ages, this 1.5 …More

Witness the playful dolphins in their natural habitat and wildlife on this Dolphin Wildlife Cruise in South Padre Island. Perfect for all ages, this 1.5...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$49
Galveston Naval Museum Admission Ticket

Explore the rich naval history at the Galveston Naval Museum, home to the legendary WWII vessels USS Cavalla and USS Stewart. This museum offers a …More

Explore the rich naval history at the Galveston Naval Museum, home to the legendary WWII vessels USS Cavalla and USS Stewart. This museum offers a...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$14
Private Dallas and JFK Tour with Local Guide

Explore Dallas like never before in 3-hours. If you can’t join a tour group due to your schedule, or you would like to have an …More

Explore Dallas like never before in 3-hours. If you can’t join a tour group due to your schedule, or you would like to have an...

3 hours
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$152
Galveston Tree Carvings Segway Tour

Explore the masterpieces of Galveston's sculpture artists that have breathed a second life into something Mother Nature attempted to destroy. Take yourself or the family …More

Explore the masterpieces of Galveston's sculpture artists that have breathed a second life into something Mother Nature attempted to destroy. Take yourself or the family...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$67
Dallas Food Tour with 5 Local Food Tastings in Deep Ellum Area

Y’all ready to taste the real soul of Dallas? Step into the artsy, mural-filled streets of Deep Ellum for a small-group food tour led by …More

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Y’all ready to taste the real soul of Dallas? Step into the artsy, mural-filled streets of Deep Ellum for a small-group food tour led by...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$100
LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio Admission Ticket

Experience endless family fun at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center San Antonio, the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground. Build and race your own LEGO cars, battle trolls and …More

Experience endless family fun at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center San Antonio, the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground. Build and race your own LEGO cars, battle trolls and...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$24
PRIVATE Missions and More - Half-day City Tour

The level of sophistication, engagement and humor on San Antonio ProTours is unmatched. Locally-owned and operated (unlike most tour companies here). Exclusive tour operator for …More

The level of sophistication, engagement and humor on San Antonio ProTours is unmatched. Locally-owned and operated (unlike most tour companies here). Exclusive tour operator for...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$205
Austin South Congress Food Tour with 5 Tastings, Tacos & Sweets

On our Secret Food Tour: Austin - South Congress, you'll escape the hustle and bustle of Downtown to discover a living, breathing Texan landmark. Our …More

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On our Secret Food Tour: Austin - South Congress, you'll escape the hustle and bustle of Downtown to discover a living, breathing Texan landmark. Our...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$100
Create unique mosaic art in the heart of East Austin

Make a one-of-a-kind mosaic in one of Austin's only hands-on workshops led by professional artists! Our spacious art studio located in the heart of East …More

Make a one-of-a-kind mosaic in one of Austin's only hands-on workshops led by professional artists! Our spacious art studio located in the heart of East...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
3:00 PM Dolphin Dash

Short on time but big on adventure? Join our 1-Hour Dolphin Dash and experience dolphins up close without spending all day or breaking the bank. …More

Short on time but big on adventure? Join our 1-Hour Dolphin Dash and experience dolphins up close without spending all day or breaking the bank....

1 hour
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$16
Dallas Christmas Lights Tour

Join us for a festive journey through the dazzling streets of the Park Cities (Highland Park and University Park), Dallas’s premier destination for unforgettable holiday …More

Join us for a festive journey through the dazzling streets of the Park Cities (Highland Park and University Park), Dallas’s premier destination for unforgettable holiday...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$45
San Antonio Riverwalk Tour with Cruise

Experience the heart of San Antonio like never before on this immersive guided walking and river tour. Meet your friendly local guide at the historic …More

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Experience the heart of San Antonio like never before on this immersive guided walking and river tour. Meet your friendly local guide at the historic...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$69
Austin Museum of Illusions Admission Ticket

A ticket to Museum of Illusions Austin is more than admission — it’s a pass into a world where reality twists and imagination takes over. …More

A ticket to Museum of Illusions Austin is more than admission — it’s a pass into a world where reality twists and imagination takes over....

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$38
San Antonio Small-Group Tour: Missions Only or City and Missions

Experience San Antonio’s UNESCO‑listed Spanish missions in just 3½ hours on a comfortable, small‑group tour designed by a local operator. We combine expert storytelling, efficient …More

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Experience San Antonio’s UNESCO‑listed Spanish missions in just 3½ hours on a comfortable, small‑group tour designed by a local operator. We combine expert storytelling, efficient...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$70
San Antonio Riverwalk- Indoor Ropes Course & Climbing Experience

Visit LiggettVille at the Shops at Rivercenter for a day of adventure packed with indoor fun. This indoor amusement park features the tallest ropes course …More

Visit LiggettVille at the Shops at Rivercenter for a day of adventure packed with indoor fun. This indoor amusement park features the tallest ropes course...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
5:00 PM Dolphin Dash

Set sail on an unforgettable journey with Isla Tours as you embark on a thrilling Dolphin Watch Tour. Experience the excitement of spotting Atlantic bottlenose …More

Set sail on an unforgettable journey with Isla Tours as you embark on a thrilling Dolphin Watch Tour. Experience the excitement of spotting Atlantic bottlenose...

1 hour
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$16
Dallas Deep Ellum Food & Street Art Tour by Food Tours of America

Eat your way through Deep Ellum, where legendary music, bold food and street art come together in one distinctly Dallas experience. Enjoy 10 generous tastings …More

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Eat your way through Deep Ellum, where legendary music, bold food and street art come together in one distinctly Dallas experience. Enjoy 10 generous tastings...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$99
Historic Austin Private Pedicab Tour

Our experienced tour guides will take you on a fun and informative tour of Austin in a relaxing open air pedicab. You'll amble through all …More

Our experienced tour guides will take you on a fun and informative tour of Austin in a relaxing open air pedicab. You'll amble through all...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (168)
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$70
Sightseeing Tour of Dallas

Get an overview of the highlights of Dallas in this 3-hour small group tour. Dallas is indeed a city of international renown and boasts some …More

Get an overview of the highlights of Dallas in this 3-hour small group tour. Dallas is indeed a city of international renown and boasts some...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (108)
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$70
Galveston's Haunted Cemetery Walking Tour

Galveston Haunted Cemetery Tour is our all-ages cemetery tour where you’ll spend the evening touring Galveston’s Old City Cemetery and Trinity Episcopal Cemetery, discussing the …More

Galveston Haunted Cemetery Tour is our all-ages cemetery tour where you’ll spend the evening touring Galveston’s Old City Cemetery and Trinity Episcopal Cemetery, discussing the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$30
Private UNESCO Missions Tour in San Antonio

World-class presentations that are sophisticated, historically accurate and entertaining. The most engaging missions tour you will find in San Antonio. Guaranteed. You will learn what …More

World-class presentations that are sophisticated, historically accurate and entertaining. The most engaging missions tour you will find in San Antonio. Guaranteed. You will learn what...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$149
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