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Things to do with kids in Kingwood and Humble
Parks, nature centers, libraries, skating, indoor play and day trips, with what each costs, who it suits and any rules on access. Filter for toddlers, rainy days, free outings and more.
In Kingwood, Humble and Atascocita
Atascocita about 4 mi from Kingwood Town Center
Old MacDonald's Farm
A 15-acre petting farm with animal barns, pony and train rides, playgrounds and a duck pond, plus a seasonal pool and pumpkin patch.
Good for: Toddlers, Elementary ages (our suggestion)
Seasonal: Pool, pumpkin patch and Winter Wonderland are seasonal; start dates are posted on the farm's Facebook page. FAQ: pumpkin patch typically runs from...
3203 FM 1960 E, Humble, TX 77338
Humble about 7 mi from Kingwood Town Center
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
A Harris County Precinct 3 nature preserve on Spring Creek with a nature center, a recreated pioneer homestead and Akokisa village, trails and a playground.
Good for: Toddlers, Elementary ages, Tweens & teens (our suggestion)
Access: Pets allowed only on the Jones-Bender Trail, Judy Bell Trail and Spring Creek Greenway.
20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble, TX 77338
Humble about 6 mi from Kingwood Town Center
Schott Park
A 24-acre City of Humble park just east of the Humble Civic Center with a playground, walking path and pavilion.
Good for: Toddlers, Elementary ages (our suggestion)
8510 Will Clayton Dr, Humble, TX
Humble about 6 mi from Kingwood Town Center
Hirsch Memorial Park and Pool
A City of Humble park near downtown with a playground, courts and the city pool (summer only).
Good for: Toddlers, Elementary ages, Tweens & teens (our suggestion)
Seasonal: Pool season ended for 2026: the last listed pool day was Labor Day, Sept 7, 2026. Park hours 7 AM to dark.
100 N Houston Ave, Humble, TX 77338
Downtown Humble about 6 mi from Kingwood Town Center
Uptown Park
A small downtown Humble park on Main Street with a playground and a stage used for community events.
Good for: Toddlers, Elementary ages (our suggestion)
308 Main St, Humble, TX 77338
Humble
Timberwood Park
A neighborhood City of Humble park with a playground and half courts.
Good for: Toddlers, Elementary ages (our suggestion)
2600 block of Kingfisher, Timberwood subdivision, Humble, TX
Atascocita about 5 mi from Kingwood Town Center
Atascocita Park
A 21-acre Harris County park with a tall skywalk playground, pond boardwalk, trails and a dog park.
Good for: Toddlers, Elementary ages (our suggestion)
17302 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Humble, TX 77346
Kingwood
Kingwood Branch Library (HCPL)
Harris County's Kingwood branch, with weekly storytimes for babies through preschoolers, a family storytime on Saturdays, tween clubs and a maker lab.
Good for: Toddlers, Elementary ages, Tweens & teens (our suggestion)
Seasonal: Closed Sundays. Closes 5 PM Nov 25 and closed Nov 26-29, 2026; closes 5 PM Dec 23 and closed Dec 24-27, 2026.
4400 Bens View Ln, Kingwood, TX 77339
Atascocita about 4 mi from Kingwood Town Center
Atascocita Branch Library (HCPL)
Harris County's Atascocita branch, with baby, toddler and preschool storytimes, tween programs and seasonal family events.
Good for: Toddlers, Elementary ages, Tweens & teens (our suggestion)
Seasonal: Closed Sundays. Closes 5 PM Nov 25 and closed Nov 26-29, 2026; closes 5 PM Dec 23 and closed Dec 24-27, 2026.
19520 Pinehurst Trail Dr, Humble, TX 77346
Humble about 5 mi from Kingwood Town Center
Octavia Fields Branch Library (HCPL)
Harris County's Humble branch, with toddler and pre-K storytimes and drop-in kids programs such as Minecraft sessions.
Good for: Toddlers, Elementary ages, Tweens & teens (our suggestion)
Seasonal: Closed Sundays. Closed Nov 3, 2026 (Election Day); closes 5 PM Nov 25 and closed Nov 26-29; closes 5 PM Dec 23 and closed Dec 24-27, 2026.
1503 S Houston Ave, Humble, TX 77338
Kingwood
The Mudpie Company
A paint-your-own-pottery studio with walk-in painting, kids storytime projects, camps and parties.
Good for: Toddlers, Elementary ages, Tweens & teens (our suggestion)
36 N Main St, Kingwood, TX 77339
Humble about 6 mi from Kingwood Town Center
Humble Family Skate Center
A roller rink with public skate sessions on Friday and Saturday nights, Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and extra school-break sessions.
Good for: Elementary ages, Tweens & teens (our suggestion)
320 N Houston Ave, Humble, TX 77338
Humble about 6 mi from Kingwood Town Center
Cosmic Air Adventure Park - Humble
An indoor adventure park with trampolines, ropes and zip lines, slides and a separate toddler zone.
Good for: Toddlers, Elementary ages, Tweens & teens (our suggestion)
256 FM 1960 Bypass Rd E, Humble, TX 77338
Atascocita about 4 mi from Kingwood Town Center
Cheeky Monkeys - Atascocita
An indoor soft-play center with slides, trampolines and ball pits for young children, with a cafe area for parents.
Good for: Toddlers, Elementary ages (our suggestion)
4902 Atascocita Rd, Ste 600, Humble, TX 77346
Kingwood
Dylan Duncan Skatepark
The City of Houston's first public skatepark, a 5,400 sq ft street-style park next to the Kingwood Community Center.
Good for: Elementary ages, Tweens & teens (our suggestion)
Access: Public City of Houston skatepark. Helmets required; skateboards and inline skates only (no bikes or scooters); closes in wet conditions.
3950 Rustic Woods Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339
Kingwood about 2 mi from Kingwood Town Center
East End Park (KSA)
Kingwood's lakefront nature park with wooded trails, wetlands and meadows on Lake Houston, for Kingwood residents and their guests.
Good for: Toddlers, Elementary ages, Tweens & teens (our suggestion)
Access: KSA park: private park for Kingwood residents and their guests; guests must be accompanied by a Kingwood resident at all times, and parked vehicles need a numbered K...
6400 Kingwood Dr, Kingwood, TX 77345
Kingwood about 2 mi from Kingwood Town Center
River Grove Park (KSA)
A riverside KSA park with a play area, picnic shelters, disc golf and a boardwalk, for Kingwood residents and guests.
Good for: Toddlers, Elementary ages, Tweens & teens (our suggestion)
Access: KSA park: private park for Kingwood residents and their guests; guests must be accompanied by a Kingwood resident at all times, and parked vehicles need a numbered K...
800 Woodland Hills Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339
Kingwood about 2 mi from Kingwood Town Center
Deer Ridge Park (KSA)
A KSA sports park with courts, a duck pond and leased ball fields used by Kingwood youth leagues.
Good for: Elementary ages, Tweens & teens (our suggestion)
Access: KSA park for Kingwood residents and accompanied guests (K sticker for vehicles). Most of the park is leased to sports groups; field use needs approval from the leasing...
1411 Woodland Hills Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339
Kingwood
Creekwood Nature Area (KSA)
A small wooded KSA nature area in Bear Branch with hiking trails, for Kingwood residents and guests.
Good for: Elementary ages, Tweens & teens (our suggestion)
Access: KSA park: private park for Kingwood residents and their guests; guests must be accompanied by a Kingwood resident at all times, and parked vehicles need a numbered K...
3300 Maple Park Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339
Atascocita about 4 mi from Kingwood Town Center
Kanga's Indoor Playcenter - Atascocita
An indoor play center with climbing structures and a separate toddler area, plus a cafe where parents can sit while kids play.
Good for: Toddlers, Elementary ages (our suggestion)
5366 FM 1960 Rd E, Humble, TX 77346
Humble about 6 mi from Kingwood Town Center
AMC Deerbrook 24
A 24-screen AMC multiplex inside Deerbrook Mall, the closest large theater to Kingwood and Atascocita.
Good for: Elementary ages, Tweens & teens (our suggestion)
Deerbrook Mall, 20131 Highway 59 North, Humble, TX 77338
Humble
Chuck E. Cheese - Humble
The chain arcade-and-pizza stop for younger kids, with games, rides and a party area.
Good for: Toddlers, Elementary ages (our suggestion)
124 FM 1960 Bypass Rd E, Humble, TX 77338
Age ranges and visit lengths are our suggestions unless the venue publishes them. Kingwood’s KSA parks, pools and lakes are for Kingwood residents and their guests; those listings say so.
Nearby trips
Worth the drive, but outside Kingwood and Humble. Distances are straight-line miles from Kingwood Town Center (8 N Main St); allow more on the road.
Spring about 12 mi from Kingwood Town Center
Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
A 393-acre county botanic garden and arboretum with themed gardens, trails, a cypress swamp and a playground; free programs are posted monthly.
Good for: Toddlers, Elementary ages, Tweens & teens (our suggestion)
Access: No pets in the garden except service dogs (leashed dogs allowed only on the Arboretum side). Outside food only at designated picnic tables. No bikes, skates, balls or...
22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble, TX 77338
New Caney about 7 mi from Kingwood Town Center
Lake Houston Wilderness Park
A large City of Houston wilderness park with a nature center, trails, creek and lake fishing, archery classes and camping cabins.
Good for: Toddlers, Elementary ages, Tweens & teens (our suggestion)
Access: Day users must leave by dark; pets leashed and not in buildings; no alcohol, glass, drones or fireworks.
25840 FM 1485, New Caney, TX 77357
New Caney about 10 mi from Kingwood Town Center
Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures
A seasonal water park with an aerial adventure area; in fall it hosts themed Halloween nights.
Good for: Elementary ages, Tweens & teens (our suggestion)
Access: No outside food or drinks (exceptions for infant food and party cakes); no coolers or glass; empty refillable water bottles allowed.
Seasonal: Last listed water park dates were weekends Sept 6-28, 2026. Big Rivers Halloween runs select nights Oct 15-Nov 1, 2026, 6-10 PM, with aerial...
23101 State Highway 242, New Caney, TX 77357
Upcoming events
Dated events disappear from this list after they end. Always confirm details on the official page.
- Houston Museum of Natural Science: Wildlife on Wheels · Thursday, Oct 15, 2026, 2:00-5:00 PM · Kingwood Branch Library
Free ticket required (handed out from Oct 10); tagged tweens, teens and adults. Official details - Minecraft Madness · Thursday, Oct 15, 2026, 4:00-5:00 PM · Octavia Fields Branch Library
Elementary and tweens; drop-in, space limited. Official details - Mariachi: Music and Patterns · Thursday, Oct 15, 2026, 2:00-3:00 PM · Octavia Fields Branch Library
Elementary and family. Official details - Trunk or Treat · Friday, Oct 16, 2026, 6:30-8:00 PM · Atascocita Branch Library parking lot
Family Halloween event; free. Official details - Fall Break Skate · Friday, Oct 16, 2026, 4:00-10:00 PM · Humble Family Skate Center
Public skate session; waiver required. Official details - Trunk or Treat with the Village Centers · Saturday, Oct 17, 2026, 10 AM-12 PM · The Village Thrift Shop, 25432 Loop 494, Porter, TX 77365
Free and open to the community per the organizer's chamber listing; families invited; IDD-friendly. Official details - Book Buddies at Atascocita Library · Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026, 4:30-5:15 PM · Atascocita Branch Library
Kids and teens. Official details - Tween Book Club · Friday, Oct 23, 2026, 4:30-5:30 PM · Kingwood Branch Library
Tweens; registration closes Oct 19. Official details - Tricks & Treats Among the Trees · Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 · Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center, 20634 Kenswick Dr, Humble
Halloween-themed Precinct 3 park event; time and registration details are only in the flyer, which could not be read. Precinct 3 notes some events need free registration. Official details - October Festival (Face to Face Enrichment Center) · Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, 1-4 PM · Face to Face Enrichment Center, 11339 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Humble, TX 77396
Youth fall event with vendors, live music, games and a costume contest; cost not listed. Venue is on Beltway 8 in the 77396 Humble mailing area, south of the City of Humble. Official details - TWEEN TIME: Ghost Jars · Monday, Oct 26, 2026, 4:30-5:15 PM · Atascocita Branch Library
Tweens 8-12. Official details - Big Rivers Halloween · Select nights Oct 15-Nov 1, 2026, 6-10 PM (no event Oct 19-21) · Big Rivers Waterpark & Adventures
Several nights are family themed (Disney Night Oct 17, trick-or-treating); some nights target adults (singles meetup Oct 28, Industry Night Oct 27). Ages 14 and under need an adult. Official details - Family Place Workshop · Mondays 10:30-11:30 AM, weekly through Nov 16, 2026 · Kingwood Branch Library
Babies, toddlers and caregivers; registration with limited spots. Official details - City of Humble Christmas Parade of Lights · Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026, 6:30 PM · Historic Main Street, Downtown Humble (staging at Main St & Railroad Ave; judges' stand in Uptown Park)
City packet says the parade is for kids, parents and grandparents; Santa visits Uptown Park after the parade to collect wish lists. 2026 theme: 'Oh Christmas Tree'. Official details - Christmas at the Village · Saturday, Dec 12, 2026, 11 AM-3 PM · The Village Centers, 3838 Plum Valley Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339
Listed as family-friendly, all ages, kid and IDD friendly: vendors, food trucks, holiday music and activities; photos with Santa listed at $10; admission not listed. Official details
Recurring
- Pumpkin Patch at Old MacDonald's Farm · Annual fall season; pumpkin page lists Sept 21-Oct 31 (no year stated); FAQ says it typically runs through the first week of November · Old MacDonald's Farm
Included with admission; one free pumpkin per child with paid admission. Official details - Public skate sessions · Fridays 5:30-10 PM; Saturdays 1-6:30 PM and 7-10 PM; Sundays 2-5 PM (as listed Oct 2026) · Humble Family Skate Center
All public sessions; waiver required. Official details - Family Storytime · Saturdays 10:30-11:00 AM (listed Oct 17 and Oct 24, 2026) · Kingwood Branch Library
All ages. Official details - Little Seedlings Toddler Time · Thursdays 10:30 and 11:15 AM (listed Oct 2026) · Kingwood Branch Library
Toddlers 18 months-3 years. Official details - Sapling Storytime for Preschoolers · Wednesdays 10:30 and 11:15 AM (listed Oct 2026) · Kingwood Branch Library
Ages 3-6. Official details - Baby Sprouts Lapsit · Tuesdays 11:00-11:45 AM (listed Oct 2026) · Kingwood Branch Library
Newborn-18 months. Official details - Discovery Time with Miss Christine · Tuesdays 11:30 AM-12:30 PM (listed Oct 20 and Oct 27, 2026) · Atascocita Branch Library
Preschool and elementary. Official details - Toddler Tales · Wednesdays 10:15-11:15 AM (listed Oct 2026) · Atascocita Branch Library
Toddlers. Official details - Mother Goose · Wednesdays 11:30 AM-12:30 PM (listed Oct 2026) · Atascocita Branch Library
Babies. Official details - Toddler Story Time · Thursdays 10:30-11:30 AM (listed Oct 15, 22, 29, 2026) · Octavia Fields Branch Library
Toddlers. Official details - Prekindergarten Story Time · Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 AM (listed Oct 21 and 28, 2026) · Octavia Fields Branch Library
Preschoolers. Official details - Naturalist-led nature programs · Wednesday-Sunday, 9 AM-4 PM (guided hikes, birding, freshwater ecology, animal topics) · Lake Houston Wilderness Park
Free with park entry; basic fishing is ages 8+. Official details - Instructor-led archery class · Saturdays 3:00 PM in fall, winter and spring · Lake Houston Wilderness Park
Ages 8+; per-participant fee; book 5-7 days ahead. Official details
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