Houston has tons of fun for Spring Break

Spending a little time in Houston for Spring Break?

Get outside at Buffalo Bayou and Discovery Green where endless, affordable fun is at your fingertips. Also when ready to head inside, take in Houston’s museums and don’t forget, Thursday means free admission at many here in town.

Get your details down below:

DISCOVERY GREEN:

Spring Break Week–March 14 – 18, 12– 4 pm: Celebrate spring break with five days of fun for the whole family. Check www.discoverygreen.com for details.  

MECA Houston–Friday, March 18, 7 p.m.: A mesmerizing performance by MECA Houston, mariachi and Ballet Folklorico.

Kayak Rides and SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) on Kinder Lake*–Saturdays & Sundays, March 2016-June 26, 2016:  Enjoy SUP or a relaxing, guided kayak ride. No reservation required. $5 for Kayak and $10 for SUP. See website for times, camps and classes.

Flea by Night presented by Green Mountain Energy®–Saturday, March 19, 6-10 p.m.: What will you discover™? Treasure hunt for all things vintage, handmade, recycled, repurposed and renewed. Live local music, food trucks and fun under the stars and twinkling lights!

BUFFALO BAYOU: In Houston, Buffalo Bayou is a great option for families to get out and take in the crisp spring weather. From bike and paddlecraft rentals to an insightful walking tour to tasty food truck options, spring break is packed with family fun activities along Buffalo Bayou.

Bicycle Rentals from Bike Barn: March 11–20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Conveniently rent a bike right on Buffalo Bayou! Perfect for navigating the trails along Buffalo Bayou, rentals are available by the hour, half day, and full day. Bike Barn has a full fleet of high quality bikes including kids’ bikes, trailers, tandems, cruisers and hybrids. Helmets included! For pricing and to reserve ahead, visit Bike Barn here.

Kayak and Canoe Rentals from Bayou City Adventures: March 15–20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ideal for an outing with the entire family or friends, paddlecraft rentals are available for up to two hours at a time. Bayou City Adventures has a full fleet of paddlecraft available including tandem kayaks, single kayaks, stand up paddle boards, and canoes. For pricing and to reserve ahead, visit Bayou City Adventures here at http://bayoucityadventures.org.

Monthly Volunteer Day:  March 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Houstonians, ages 9 and up, are invited to join Buffalo Bayou Partnership for community-wide volunteer days at Buffalo Bayou Park happening the third Saturday of each month. Whether volunteering as a large or small group, or individually, your efforts will keep the park green and growing! Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: trash pick-up, mulching and weed removal. We do ask that all volunteers bring their own work gloves. All other necessary work tools will be provided by BBP. To sign up, please visit Buffalo Bayou Partnership here at http://bayoucityadventures.org. 

Food Truck Line up:  March 12–20, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Cap off your visit to Buffalo Bayou Park by indulging in savory and sweet delights from a rotating food truck line-up located at The Water Works and Wortham Foundation Grove. Visit the Churrasco Truck, Fat Cat Creamery, Carey’s Frozen Delights, Friohana, Cousins Maine Lobster and more. For the day’s current line-up, follow along @buffalobayou!

Snap photos of your adventures this spring and tag it on Instagram with #BBPSpringBreak! Besides seeing your photos reposted on Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram), two lucky winners will be randomly selected to win an item from our Bayou Boutique!

HOUSTON MUSEUMS:  

Also don’t miss Houston’s great museums where fun is FREE on Thursdays. That includes the Houston Museum of Fine Arts, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Health Museum, Houston Museum of African American Culture, The Children’s Museum of Houston, The Holocaust Museum and the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum.

Call ahead for exact times.