Houston Pumpkin Festival, Zoo Boo and More: Downtown Houston Oct 9-11
The Houston Pumpkin Festival is in full swing at Discovery Green in Downtown all weekend, with rides, a 30-foot slide and a hay maze. Over in the Museum District, Zoo Boo is on at the Houston Zoo,…
Sponsored Free Family Fun Returns to Buffalo Bayou for KBR Kids Day
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Philadelphia, PA: The Liberty Bell and Our First Phillies Game
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Cape May, NJ: Beach Days, Lighthouse Views, and the Best Homecoming!
Some places feel like a movie set, and Cape May is one of them. 🌊 This charming coastal town at the southern tip of New Jersey is full of colorful Victorian homes, sandy beaches, and sweet littl…
Get Ready for Some Gourd Times at Houston Zoo
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Halloween Food Deals & Freebies 2026: FREE Food in Costume
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Our Downtown Houston Events Calendar Got an Upgrade! See What's New
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Candy, Kindness & Pie: 10 November 2026 Holidays Kids Will Love
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50 Halloween Jokes for Kids That Are Frightfully Funny
Print these for trick-or-treat prep, drop one in a lunchbox every day of October or save the whole list…
15 Last-Minute DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids (No Sewing!)
Halloween is almost here, and someone still needs a costume. Sound familiar?Good news! You don't nee…
80 Clean Jokes for Kids That'll Make the Whole Family Laugh
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Stuck Inside Again? 70 Easy Indoor Activities for Kids
It's 4:45 p.m., it's already getting dark, and someone just announced they're bored. Again.Ma…
Halloween Movie Emoji Quiz for Kids (Free Printable + Answer Key)
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Houston Pumpkin Festival, Zoo Boo and More: Downtown Houston Oct 9-11
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Free Story Times in Houston for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
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Sponsored Free Family Fun Returns to Buffalo Bayou for KBR Kids Day
Nature, wildlife, music, costumes and hands-on fun take over Buffalo Bayou Park Oct. 18.
9 Cheap & Easy Boo Basket Ideas + Free 'You've Been Boo'd' Printable
Looking for easy Boo Basket ideas for kids, friends, or neighbors? Boo Baskets are a fun, inexpensive Hal…
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Dollywood in the fall is magical. 🍂 We spent our Smoky Mountain stop at Dollywood's DreamMore Res…
Philadelphia, PA: The Liberty Bell and Our First Phillies Game
Philly, you were SO much fun! 🔔 We only had a few days in the City of Brotherly Love, but we packed in…
Cape May, NJ: Beach Days, Lighthouse Views, and the Best Homecoming!
Some places feel like a movie set, and Cape May is one of them. 🌊 This charming coastal town at the so…
Tacos, Teddy Bears & Treats: 10 October Holidays Kids Will Love
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