KidPaths

Teen Activities in Houston

25 teen-friendly things to do in Houston for ages 13–17. Activities teens will actually enjoy, with cost and logistics info for parents.

Immersive Gamebox

Immersive Gamebox

4.9(2,538)

Ages: 6–16

IndoorRainy Day
Launch Family Entertainment West Houston

Launch Family Entertainment West Houston

4.9(212)

Ages: 3–16

IndoorRainy Day
Houston Museum of Natural SciencePartially Free

Houston Museum of Natural Science

4.8(29,960)

Ages: 3–16

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Cockrell Butterfly Center

Cockrell Butterfly Center

4.8(2,316)

Ages: All ages (best for 2–12)

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
McGovern Centennial GardensFree

McGovern Centennial Gardens

Ages: All ages — stroller families love the paths; older kids and tweens enjoy the architecture and interactive water features

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Houston AudubonFree

Houston Audubon

Ages: 6–adult (best for kids with genuine nature curiosity and patience for quiet observation)

Indoor/Outdoor
Hermann ParkPartially Free

Hermann Park

Ages: All ages — Houston's premier family park has something for every age group

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Edith L Moore Nature SanctuaryFree

Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary

Ages: 5–14 (best for curious kids who enjoy quiet nature observation)

Outdoor
Levy ParkFree

Levy Park

Ages: All ages — one of Houston's best-designed urban parks with something for every family

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Armand Bayou Nature CenterPartially Free

Armand Bayou Nature Center

Ages: 5–16 (older kids and teens appreciate the real wilderness feel)

Indoor/Outdoor
Discovery GreenFree

Discovery Green

4.7(21,865)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Baytown Nature CenterPartially Free

Baytown Nature Center

Ages: 5–16 (older kids love the fishing, birding, and bayou exploration)

Outdoor
Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterFree

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

4.7(4,166)

Ages: All ages

Outdoor
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center - 610 EntranceFree

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center - 610 Entrance

Ages: 3–12 (toddlers love the sensory trail; older kids enjoy ranger programs)

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Mercer Botanic GardensFree

Mercer Botanic Gardens

Ages: 3–adult (especially beautiful for young plant explorers and photography-loving teens)

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Cosmic Air Adventure Park & Arcade

Cosmic Air Adventure Park & Arcade

4.6(3,781)

Ages: 5–16

IndoorRainy Day
Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park

Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park

Ages: 8–adult (minimum age/height requirements; best for physically active kids who handle heights confidently)

Outdoor
Flip N' Fun Trampoline Park

Flip N' Fun Trampoline Park

4.6(1,687)

Ages: 3–16

IndoorRainy Day
Houston Zoo

Houston Zoo

4.6(42,956)

Ages: All ages

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Space Center Houston

Space Center Houston

4.6(51,439)

Ages: 5–16

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Geronimo Adventure Park

Geronimo Adventure Park

Ages: 7–adult (adventure activities require minimum height and physical readiness)

Outdoor
Houston Botanic Garden

Houston Botanic Garden

4.5(1,773)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
TGR Exotics Wildlife Park

TGR Exotics Wildlife Park

Ages: 3–14 (all ages love the exotic animal encounters)

Outdoor
iRise Trampoline & Fun Park

iRise Trampoline & Fun Park

4.3(1,061)

Ages: 3–16

IndoorRainy Day
Bayou Wildlife Zoo

Bayou Wildlife Zoo

4.3(1,754)

Ages: All ages (best for 2–12)

Outdoor

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