This post originally published in May 2017.“We do offer services like the indoor playground, our birthday party packages, our candy bar and frozen yogurt, and merchandise. There's also Kanga's Indoor Playground with climbables and slides - perfect for youner kids through age 10-12. Indoor Play Spacesįor indoor activities, try the Obstacle Warrior Kids offers one-hour ninja classes for your aspiring athletes (you just need to sign up at least 24 hours in advance). Related: 20 Things to Do in Tomball With Kids This mall is great because it's huge (two stories), has a decently-sized food court as well as restaurants outside, and a nice indoor play area for kids. The restaurants next to the green space are a big pricey, so this may be your best option as a dinner spot. The shopping is similar to those locales as well, and there is a Cinemark on site. Market Street is the main mixed-use shopping center you can visit and is similar to LaCenterra and Cit圜entre in that it has a central green space for kids to run around. Note that the boat houses are closed Wednesdays throughout the year as well on Tuesdays in January-May and August-December. Life jackets are provided, and you can even let your family pet take a ride! If you'd like to arrange a lesson, there are sessions available by certified instructors for $30 per person. Reservations are not required, but you can make them if you have a large group just to be safe. You can rent single or tandem kayaks for $15-$20 for one hour, and it's only an extra $5 for additional hours. Rent a kayak, paddleboard or even a swan paddle boat (yes, really!) at these boat houses on Lake Woodlands. Photo courtesy The Woodlands CVB Riva Row and Lakes Edge Boat Houses Swan paddeboats arrived at Riva Row Boathouse in the fall of 2018. Related: Insider's Guide to Exploring Pearland, TX With Kids Some of our favorites include Main Event, which includes a massive arcade and bowling alley We Rock the Spectrum, whose open play area includes an arts and crafts section IGi Playground Indoor Play Spaces: Main Event, We Rock the Spectrum, IGi Playground , which has an incredibly cool playground and even a cafe for parents and Shankz Black Light Miniature Golf, where you can enjoy some glow-in-the-dark mini golf. The Woodlands is home to several indoor play and activity centers for kids of all ages. There is also a pool on-site, so you can cool off there and back a day of it. Bikes, rollerblades, and skateboards are allowed. Located next to The Woodlands Recreation Center and inside Bear Branch Park, this skate park is also dog-friendly! Bear Branch park features plenty of grassy space, a frisbee golf course, and a playground for your younger kids while the big kids take advantage of the massive concrete skate bowl. There is also a concession stand and plenty of seating, and the cost isn't too bad either - $8 for kids under 48-inches-tall and $10 for everyone else. It's located in the Village of Creekside Park near Lake Paloma, and you'll find a lazy river, water slides, splash features, and fountains. Of the numerous pools in The Woodlands, the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center is the highlight. Photo courtesy The Woodlands Township Rob Fleming Aquatic Center Related: Best Things to Do in Dallas, TX With Kids It's a nice stop if you're planning for a dinner and a movie, as it's across the street from Cinemark 17 and within walking distance of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. There's a small green area where kids can play along with fountains that are programmed to perform lighted choreography to various songs.
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Waterway Square is the piece of The Woodlands' entertainment center where you'll be able to dine right off the water. Many of the area parks are connected to trails, and some of our favorites are Terramont Park (has lots of amenities and shade) and Northshore Park (big space, fun playground, and it's right on the lake).
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The George Mitchell Preservehas two hiking trails and three miles of bike trails. You've probably figured this out by now, but The Woodlands also boasts a big network of trails that wind through - you guessed it - the surrounding woods. There are also bike rentals available and the resort is connected to hundreds of miles of trails that sprawl throughout The Woodlands. It hosts various events throughout the week, like poolside movies and snacks. The Forest Oasis Waterscape is the resort's massive pool that features a 1,005-square-foot lazy river, a waterslide tower, splash pad and kiddie pool, and a cafe. Unfortunately, the resort does not currently offer day-use passes, but if you can afford the time to spend the night you won't regret it. Photo by Carrie Taylor The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center