Discover Humble
New to the area and looking for things to do in Humble? The area feels like a small town but is only 20 minutes from the metropolitan city of Houston. With a number of outdoor activities and beautiful weather most of the year, Humble is an ideal, historical Texas location.
If you’re a nature lover, check out the Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens for breathtaking views. Spend an educational family day at the Old MacDonald’s Farm for an authentic Texas experience including pony rides, a petting zoo, a swimming pool, train rides, and much more. Many locals enjoy spending the weekends at the first Houston area foot and disc golf course, the Humble SportsPlex.
Interested in learning more about the Humble culture? Consider visiting the Humble Museum or attending the City’s popular Good Oil Days Festival to learn about Humble’s History. If you enjoy musicals and theatrical performances, plan a visit to the Charles Bender Performing Arts Center. There are a variety of activities to partake in at naturally beautiful parks such as Hirsch Memorial, Uptown, Schott, and Timberwood Park. You can even live like the locals and enjoy a sunny day golfing at one of our many Humble golf courses. Whether you want to spend your day at a nature center or learning more about the unique city, there’s something for you here!
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Old McDonalds Farm
Train Rides
Come take a ride on the Old MacDonald’s express! A great way to start your visit as it goes around the entire park & you can see the other fun activities we have to offer. You & your family will love racing around the edges of the farm!
Pony Rides
A long time favorite, come on down to the OK Corral for a pony ride. We have a range of pony sizes to fit most of our young visitors. They all have sweet and loveable personalities too. For our ponies safety we limit rides to those 12 and under & also those who are under 100 pounds.
Swimming Pool*
Come cool down this summer in our swimming pool! We all know how hot Texas summers can be and what better way to fix that than a refreshing dip? We have life guards on duty to keep everyone safe, proper swimwear is required & babies in diapers must wear swim diapers.
Petting Zoo
Interactivity with animals is a staple of our farm. When you come visit us you will have over 12 stations to pet, feed and be face to face with some of our most beloved animals. From goats, cows, pigs to some more exotic animals, we hope you love our fluffy little friends.
Playgrounds
We understand how energetic kids can be, that’s why we have equipment scattered all throughout the park to keep them entertained between petting zoo exhibits. Sit down in some of our shaded areas, while the little ones enjoy slides, swings, tunnel chutes and more across our various playground equipment.
Indian Village
With a teepee, old west wagon and plenty of photo cutouts, our little village is always a great photo spot. The kids love being able to escape on our “Get-a-way Horses” or check out the inside of a teepee.
Duck Pond
A visit to the park isn’t complete without a visit to our duck pond. With plenty of different types of ducks, geese and our oldest resident, Lucy the Emu there is plenty to see. They love our feed too, so be sure to grab a bag at the front before coming over!
Photo Galleries
Who doesn’t love some family photos to commemorate a trip? We have photo galleries & booths scattered all throughout the park to capture that perfect family moment. Whether it is statues, wooden cutouts or just a decorative hay bale we have it for you!
Pumpkin Patch*
A fall favorite! For 6 weeks come out and enjoy a free pumpkin for each child’s paid admission. With a range of pumpkin sizes and some festive, fun fall decorations the pumpkin patch is a great time to come visit us. All included in the admission price, plus all of our other fun activities!
Winter Wonderland*
A staple of our seasonal decorations! The Winter Wonderland is a great chance to snag some family photos for your next holiday card. With over a dozen photo spots & plenty of decor, its a great chance to get closer to animals and have some great pictures too.
Haybarn
Nestled in the cool shade of our big red barn we have some soft hay for the kids to go run and play in. Perfect for a game of tag, catch or to just lay down and listen to the soft quacks of the duck pond nearby.
Baby Animals
They are cute, they are fluffy & they can’t wait to see you! From ducks to goats to rabbits & much more, we have many little baby animals join us through the months. You will find many of our babies scattered throughout the park with their moms & we often have unique displays for them also.
Minute Maid Park
Minute Maid Park, a vibrant part of burgeoning downtown Houston, provides a picturesque setting in which your family, friends, or clients can enjoy a unique and memorable experience learning about the ballpark and the Houston Astros.
https://www.mlb.com/astros/ballpark
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, is the largest cultural institution in the southwest region of the United States. The Museum's encyclopedic collections of nearly 70,000 objects cover world cultures dating from antiquity to the present and include in-depth holdings of American art, European paintings, Pre-Columbian and African gold, decorative arts and design, photography, prints and drawings, 20th- and 21st-century painting and sculpture, and Latin American art.
Children's Museum of Houston
Hands-on interactive exhibits in the areas of science and technology, history and culture, health and human development, and the arts.
Houston Zoo
The Houston Zoo provides a fun, unique, and inspirational experience fostering appreciation, knowledge, and care for the natural world. Essentially a small city encompassing a world of ecosystems and experiences, the Houston Zoo is made up of many moving parts. We have over 6000 permanent residents (our animals) for whom we provide housing, meals, medical care and, yes, even education! In addition, we have over 1.84 million guests each year who come to experience our incredible variety of animals and ecosystems, as well as attend special private and public events and entertainment. Our dedicated staff works around the clock to ensure that the Zoo is always running smoothly for the safety and well being of our residents and guests.
Space Center Houston
Space Center Houston is one of Houston's top attractions, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston's first Smithsonian Affiliate and a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence awardee. The center features more than 400 space artifacts as well as numerous permanent and traveling exhibits, attractions and theaters related to the exciting future and remarkable past of America's human space-flight program – all for one admission price. The experience is designed to engage adults and children alike. Known around the world as the home of NASA Mission Control, International Space Station Mission Control and astronaut training, guests are taken behind the scenes to see NASA Johnson Space Center. Space Center Houston is open every day except Christmas day.
The Manned Space Flight Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational foundation offering extensive science education programs and a space museum. The cornerstone of its education mission is Space Center Houston, a leading science and space exploration learning center. It is one of Houston's top attractions, the area's No. 1 attraction for international visitors, the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center and a Smithsonian Affiliate.
he center earned a 2016 Top Workplaces Award by The Houston Chronicle and generates annually a $118.7 million economic impact, 1,710 jobs and $53.7 million in personal income in greater Houston, according to a 2018 economic study by Quanticon, LLC researchers Stephen Cotton, PhD, and Jason Murasko.
Fun and engaging education
Educational emphasis is placed on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in a fun and engaging way. It uses space exploration to inspire wonder and interest in science and math.
- Space Center Houston offers a rich array of education programming for teachers and students, providing extraordinary learning opportunities.
- Inspiring young people to choose careers in STEM is one of the outcomes of our program.
- Education programs are based on data-supported evidence of effective learning and teaching methods.
Educational complex and space museum
The center features more than 400 space artifacts, permanent and traveling exhibits, exhibits and experiences and theaters related to the exciting future and remarkable past of America's human space-flight program – all for one admission price . The experience is designed to engage adults and children alike.
- There is always something new at Space Center Houston with an amazing array of traveling exhibits and astounding events.
- Space Center Houston has the world's largest collection of moon rocks and lunar samples for public view.
- Known around the world as the home of NASA Mission Control, International Space Station Mission Control and astronaut training, guests are taken behind the scenes to see NASA Johnson Space Center.
The Galleria
More than 26 million visitors each year seek the dynamic & fine shopping environment uniquely offered by The Galleria, Texas' largest shopping center and fourth largest domain nationally. International guests and Houstonians blend seamlessly in the center while on shopping excursions or entertaining guests at one of the signature eateries. Spanning 2.4 million square feet of space, housing 400 fine stores and restaurants, two high-rise hotels, and three office towers, The Galleria is Houston's most popular retail and tourist destination, meeting every style and taste.
Cockrell Butterfly Center
Next to the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the glass-enclosed butterfly habitat includes a simulated rainforest and thousands of colorful butterflies. A dramatic 50-foot waterfall and exotic plants transport visitors.
http://www.hmns.org/cockrell-butterfly-center/
Toyota Center
Located at 1510 Polk St, Houston, TX 77002, USA, with a seating capacity of a whopping 18,043, the Houston Toyota Center has been the nation's premier venue for sports and entertainment for over a decade. With visits from more than 1.5 million fans in its first year of opening, this is the number 1. destination for major touring acts and sporting events.
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Rodeo Houston or Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Thank you for your interest in participating in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest.
Thank you for your interest in the Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition. The 2021 International Wine Competition will be held on Nov. 13 – 15, 2020 at NRG Center. Thanks to our amazing wineries, we have reached capacity for the 2021 Competition. To be notified for 2022 Competition dates, please email us at wine@rodeohouston.com .
Learn more about competing in the many different livestock and horse show competitions at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. Contestants of all ages may participate in the hundreds of events during Show. Non-stop action and top riders make Houston's horse show the best experience.
