Discounts On Things To Do In Houston For Couples and Families

Everybody, especially Houston couples and families can keep more money in their pockets on their next date or family adventure in the city. H-town is full of cool stuff to do, but the truth be told, a lot of prices to some places have grown faster than most peoples entertainment budgets.

Just about every person or family has not been impacted by the current tough economy. If you are like me, you consider it as American as Budweiser to scrimp and save a few dollars on the everyday purchases. It’s the smart and painless way to come up with extra cash to take your wife, girlfriend or the whole darn family to see Houston's best attractions. I’m not that different, lots of other folks are like me they also:

• shop the clearance racks
• buy clothes off-season
• ain’t too proud to use coupons
• want the most bang for your bucks

Most of all, I’m the one that will get blamed if things do not turn out to be a really enjoyable for everyone. So, anytime I plan outings it always includes eating an unhealthy decadent meal or dessert.

Guaranteed To Save Money

I found a way to always come out on top in sticky situations when funds are low and you want to have some fun. Search for the real discounts. Not the kind stuff that has been marked up so that it looks like I’m saving money.

I analyzed the discounts and their policy on refunding unused CityPASS booklets, cards or vouchers. It's more than just a good deal. It's the kind of real deals people need to know about.
If you break out the full admission prices for each of the 5 places for an adult it’ll cost about $91.00 vs $46.00. That really shows how much money you get to keep in your pocket.

In fact you save enough to pay for:

a childs' ticket with each adult ticket you buy
A platter for two at your favorite seafood restaurant
a tank of gas

I’m happy to share my knowledge and experience with you about local Houston events. Your take on some of the events that you think are cool may be different than mine. In either case, take time to share your opinion by leaving a comment below.

Please Fave, Friend or Pin Us

Don’t leave this page without hitting the like button for MidtownLIVE or browsing through our Event Calendar page. Mature couples and newlyweds will be delighted to know that it contains an entire year worth of family-friendly fairs, festivals and free events in and around Houston that they can attend.

Link To this post!

Thanksgiving Cruises In Houston Texas

You can treat yourself, your family or someone special to a memorable Thanksgiving in Houston by taking them to enjoy an incredible cruise on one of the luxury yachts in the area that are offering holiday cruises.

Most cruises last between two and four hours and have a high-energy party atmosphere that will perk up any old Grinch. It’s the perfect way to ensure there is stuffing in the turkey, without being bored by the same old stuffy routine holiday activities in Houston.

Here’s our short list of places where you can set sail during the holiday season.

Starfleet Youtube Channel




City Lights Cruises
Star Fleet Yachts
The Big White Boat
Houston Party Boats

Thanksgiving Parade In Houston

This year's parade theme “Adventures at Sea” features newly-designed floats, giant helium balloons, along with a 40-ft pirate ship, marching bands and more. The parade will come alive and set sail through downtown Houston streets Thanksgiving morning Nov 25, 2010 at 9:am.

The annual parade also marks the official kick off of the 2010 holiday season with the arrival of Santa Claus and his reindeer in Houston.

Plenty of local high school marching bands are scheduled to participate in the Thanksgiving parade this year including:

Marching Bands

• Willowridge Mighty Eagle Marching Band and Wings Drill Team
• Stephen F. Austin High School Sonic Boom Marching Band
• Bellaire High School Mighty Cardinal Band
• MacArthur High School Marching Band
• Raul Yzaguirre School for Success "Heart Beat of Soul" Band
• Wheatley High School Wild Cat "Purple Explosion" Marching Band
• Trinity Valley Community College Cardettes & Cardinal Regiment
• Madison High School Marching Band


Admission to the Thanksgiving parade is free along the parade route. If you prefer a comfy spot to view the action, there are reserved seats in the television zone available for purchase.

Thanksgiving in Houston - Attractions

Houston Zoo

Holidays are no longer free days at the Houston Zoo. They have a new policy which changed the free admission days to the first Tuesday of every month from 2 p.m. until closing.

They are hoping that by spreading out the opportunity for free admission to 12 times each year instead of only five over-crowded holidays, that more guests will be able to come to the Houston zoo and have a better experience when they visit.

Houston Children's Museum

If a Thanksgiving cruise in Houston won't fit into your schedule, try visiting one of Houston's premiere attractions, The Children's Museum Houston. It is an excellent opportunity for kids to create their own handmade dazzling float and strut it through Kid’s Hall during a vivacious Thanksgiving Parade!

There are other exhilarating activities that will engage children and teach them about the customs, traditions and the spirit of Thanksgiving. This kids allowed party is on Friday 26 November from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. It promises to be full of joyful moments and good times.

		Houston Networking To energize your career and attract more business view the top business and professional networking events in Houston.			Houston Attractions Get discounts tickets for your family or group on the exhibits and events at many of the fun places to visit in Houston.
		Midtown Houston Apts Find deals on move in specials, rebates and pricing on renting apts and lofts in Midtown and other great places in Houston.			Festivals In Houston Here is a list of the many family friendly, exciting nieghborhood and city-wide festivals that you should know about.
		Museums in Houston Located near Midtown Houston in the Museum District, there is plenty of things to see and do at any of the great museums in town.			Houston African American There are lots of events in Houston where you can experience its rich African American cultural heritage here's a look at a few of them.

Link To this post!

Discounts on Houston Attractions

The best discount on Houston Attractions is CityPASS. It saves you money on 3 must-see Houston museums, plus 5 of the hottest places to visit in the city without the hassle of spending hours waiting in lines everywhere you go to buy tickets.

Houston's museums have a multitude of permanent exhibits, attractions, and theatres. The savings available when you buy Houston CityPASS online is over $30.00 off the regular admission price to all of these places. In addition you'll have your tickets in your in advance leaving you more time to enjoy the fantastic museums in Houston.

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Houston Natural Science museum's huge indoor tropical forest is a favorite destination during the summer for groups and families. It also includes:

• An Imax Theater


• A Planaterium


• A Public Telescope


• Palentology Hall

Key facts about HMNS

HMNS simulated tropical rainforest The Cockrell Butterfly Center is filled with exotic plants and live butterflies.

To visit the 36-inch Gueymard Research Telescope you have to make reservations in advance.

The largest snail shell in the world, which has been featured in the Guinness Book of World Records, is on display.

They have over 120 specimens of African Wildlife representing more than 70 species, including 42 species of birds and 28 species of mammals at the museum of science.

Museum Hours

Normal Operating Hours - Monday, January 4 - Friday, May 28
Summer Operating Hours - Saturday, May 29 - Sunday, August 22




See Map of Houston museums

Health Museum

The Health Museum promotes maintaining a healthier lifestyle. MHMS has exhibits that will help you understand more about:

fitness
good physical health
healthy minds
spiritual health

Musem Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Childrens Museum Of Houston

The children's museum in Houston is way more than just an place for kids. This Houston Attraction is a learning laboratory for children of all ages. It's a favorite destination for:

Birthday parties
Holidays
Halloween
New Years

CMH Hours
Monday through Saturday:
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: noon - 6 p.m.

To get the incredible discount on Houston attractions that will enable your family to see and do as much as possible without spending a bunch of money, buy a Houston CityPASS online.

It'll keep your family from being hot and bothered, because they wasted so much time standing in long ticket lines.

Books

Art/Theater

Attractions

Parks

Link To this post!