Spring Break Staycation Ideas 2013 (Houston TX)

Spring Break is officially kicking off here in Houston! If you are staying home this week and are looking for some things to do, I wanted to give you some ideas!

This year we are ROCKING the Staycation!

Staycations. We have done this a few times and the kids LOVE it. We make up a plan of things we want to do in our own city that we are always too busy for. Then we plan each day as if we are out of town with no distractions and spend the day as a family. We go to parks that are “in town” or down to the beach, or see historical sites that we had no idea about. Just google “things to do in….” and make a list of places you are interested in. We have also gotten a great deal on a hotel room only 40 minutes from our house ( make sure it has a pool!) and spent the night there and did a few things during the day and came home. It didn’t cost a lot, but the kids felt like they had a vacation because sleeping in a hotel “is soooo cool!” Plus, they got to swim in the pool all night!

OMGosh! Look at those thighs!

If you are NOT in the Houston area… many of these still apply to YOU! Just call ahead to the same locations and make sure they are participating! If you see some that I have missed, make sure to let us know!

::FREEBIES::

• Starbucks Hazelnut Macchiato
• Arby’s – BOGO Free Ruben March 15-17th 
• Chick – Fil -A – FREE Sundae or Cookie all week long

::HOUSTON LOCAL::

Children’s Museum Houston – There’s something new to do and celebrate every day of Spring Break at America’s No. 1 children’s museum and Houston’s ultimate family destination!  Get away and soak in the fun during the Museum’s  action-packed Spring Break week

Spring Break at IKEA – Are your kiddos out of school for the week and looking for activities to keep them busy? IKEA Houston will host activities daily for families taking a break from homework and homeroom. See the full schedule below.

• Monday, March 11: Clowning Around, 12pm – 4pm
• Tuesday, March 12: Puppet Party, 12pm – 4pm
• Wednesday, March 13: Super Hero Training, 1pm and 3pm
• Thursday, March 14: Comicpalooza, 12pm – 4pm
• Friday, March 15: Mad Science, 11am – 4:00pm
• Saturday, March 16: Houston Zoo Mobile, 1pm – 3pm
• Saturday, March 16: Radio Disney, 12pm – 4pm

Paint Your Own Pottery –  Different special each day! Monday – This is a Mommy & Me activity. Come in between the hours on 10 am-12 pm and pay only $20 for a 10″ rimmed dinner plate.

Discover the Dinosaurs – SUNDAY March 10th ONLY – More info HERE.

Pick Your Own Strawberries – We have a very plentiful crop this year bring the family and friends on
down for a great time this spring break!!

The Woodlands Children’s Museum – OPEN all week long. Lots of fun every day from 10 am to 5pm. Spend your Spring Break having fun at the Museum.

Discovery Green – Tons of things to do all week long. Bubble Day, Petapoloza and more!

YMCA – FREE YMCA during Spring Break! The Y is opening our doors to the community during spring break week! Free family fun. Please be our guest. We look forward to serving you. * Make sure to check this out!! There are some AWESOME free family classes!!

Houston Rodeo – Something for everyone everyday!

Main Street Theater – Mrs Nelson is Missing – Monday – Friday at 11:30 am March 11 – 15, 2013 Open to the Public

Houston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade – The Houston St. Patrick’s Parade has always been a FREE event.  The two-hour parade has historically been one of the largest in the U.S. and each year includes over 100 entries to delight the Irish and Irish-at-heart.

Studio Movie Grill – Barbie Movie – Spring Break Deal only $2 each ticket 11:00am showing Studio Movie Grill CityCentre, 805 Town & Country

 NASA Space Center – 1/2 Price Tickets when you buy online. March 9-17th!