Children's Museum of Houston
713-522-1138 for information
Address: 1500 Binz, Houston TX 77004
Admission: $5 per person; children under 2 admitted free
Hours: Tues - Sat 9 am - 5 pm; Sun Noon - 5 pm (Monday openings vary)
Free Family Nights are offered every Thursday from 5 pm- 8 pm

Ongoing Exhibits Include: EcoStation, How Does It Work? and Think Tank

Houston Zoo   
713-533-6500 for information
Zoo address: 1513 N. MacGregor, Houston TX 77030
Admission: $8.50 for adults and children; $4 for children 2 to 11: $5 for 65+
Hours: 9 am - 6 pm (Mar to Oct); 9 am - 5 pm (Nov to Feb)
(Open every day except Christmas Day)

The Zoo is FREE on the following holidays:
Martin Luther King Day
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
The Friday after Thanksgiving

The Houston Zoo provides a number of events for the enjoyment and education of visitors.

Houston Astros  
713-259-8000 for ticket information
Minute Maid Park: 501 Crawford Street, Houston, TX 77002
Admission: $7 - $50 depending on seats (Promotional prices for some games)
In-Season Box Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:30 pm; Sat 9 am-3 pm;
additional hours on game days. (Box Office located on Texas Street.)

Gate Opening Times: The gates of Minute Maid Park will open two hours prior to game time on Friday and Saturday and 1.5 hours prior to game time on Sunday - Thursday, allowing fans ample time to enjoy the ballpark.

For other fun activities, please visit Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau