The Houston Zoo, located in Hermann Park, Houston, Texas, spans approximately 55 acres and is home to more than 6,000 animals representing over 900 species, making it the second‑most visited zoo in the United States, with nearly two million annual visitors

Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston is a sprawling 26‑acre coastal attraction on Galveston Island, home to over 33 water rides, including thrilling high-speed slides like Rohr!, MASSIV Monster Blaster, and the immersive Screaming Serpents body slide.

The Children’s Museum of Houston is housed in a whimsical, Robert Venturi–designed facility in Houston’s Museum District, offering interactive bilingual exhibits and programs for children from birth up to age 12. It spans approximately 90,000 sq ft, welcomes over one million visitors annually, and features hands‑on galleries like Kidtropolis, FlowWorks, Invention Convention, and Tot*Spot to spark playful learning and creativity.

The Heard has been dedicated to bringing nature and people together through a variety of events and educational opportunities in their 289-acre nature preserve and museum.

Located on 2,492 acres, Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve is home to 740 native plant species, as well as over 300 species of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, and reptiles. The preserve features 4 mapped trails, perfect for hiking, biking, snowshoeing or cross country skiing.

Kids eat free on Wednesdays and Saturdays at participating Luby's locations! Luby's serves good-old, home-style comfort food!

Many Fuddruckers restaurants offer special deals for kids. Check with your local Fuddruckers for details.

Gabby's BBQ offers kids eat free on Sundays. You can order one free kids meal with each adult entrée.

Enjoy traditional Mexican cuisine at Mama Juanita's Mexican Restaurant! And every Sunday, the kids can eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée!

Enjoy an evening out at Pluckers with the entire family! Serving wings, burgers, sandwiches and more, Pluckers has something for even the pickiest of eaters. Kids eat free on Tuesdays!

Denny's kids eat free deal is offered with the purchase of an adult entrée. Participation and days of the week vary by restaurant, so call ahead to check if and when your local restaurant offers this deal.

Enjoy delicious Louisiana cuisine at Ragin Cajun! Kids eat free every Wednesday! Purchase an adult meal and receive a free Lil Cajuns meal.

Northerly Island trails are an extension of the museum campus and Chicago's famous Lakefront Trail. These paved, pristine trails traverse a hilly, lakefront expanse of Illinois prairie and savanna that form a peninsula out into Lake Michigan. Renowned for the presence of migratory birds, Northerly Island is a sanctuary along the shoreline of a bustling city. With easy access via an on-site lot, this sanctuary is the perfect place to spend time in nature.

Enjoy all-day happy hour and receive a kids' meal with the purchase of an adult main entrée on Thursdays.

Kids eat free at Crafted Kitchen and Taps on Wednesdays! Adults can enjoy their craft beer and chef-driven menu.

Every Wednesday, kids eat free at Orleans Seafood Kitchen! You can get one free kid's meal per adult purchase of $8.99 or more.

Kids eat free each Monday and Tuesday night at El Jarrito. You can receive one free child entrée with each adult entrée purchased.

Kids eat free on Tuesdays at Dish Society with purchase of an entrée, sandwich, or salad.

Pallotta's Italian Grill serves authentic Italian cuisine with something for everyone in the family to enjoy! Kids eat free here on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée.