Houston is filled with tons of fun things to do, but how many of them are indoors away from the heat, and free? Here’s a list of some of the most popular free indoor play areas in Houston for your kids to play, climb, and have tons of fun in.
Memorial City Mall- Frolic’s Castle at Memorial City Mall is sure to be a favorite for your kids with its giant castle-themed play area. This fairy tale themed three story castle is always supervised by an attendant for safe play, and with the “boiling cauldron” and snoring giant to play with, you’ll have a hard time getting your kids to leave this fairy tale fun!
Sugar Creek Baptist Church- Sugar Creek Playscape is a two-story tower of fun with friends! Made to be perfectly safe while also incredibly fun with the Gator Pit, foam animals, and two-story slide, this play area is so popular that it’s available for reservation for birthday parties!
Woodlands Methodist Church- Safari Stop at Woodlands Methodist Church will take your children away to a fun and safe time in the safari. Open for free play Monday-Friday from noon-8 pm and on Saturdays from 10 am to 6 pm and with limited hours from noon to 6 pm on Sundays, this playground is a supervised way to get your kids energy out. The rope walls, tunnel tubes, and slides are sure to get your kids exercising while you can get a bite to eat at the coffee shop across the hall.
The Little Galleria at the Houston Galleria- This play area is a replica of Texas’ biggest mall! You’ll find this 2,000-square foot play space on the second-floor neat Saks, complete with a mini version of Macy’s Nordstrom, Williams Tower, and more soft foam Houston store replicas! Add some slides and climbing areas, and your child is sure to be ready to go with you on your next mall outing.
Katy Mills Mall- Katy Mills has a free indoor play area that is open as long as the mall is, ready for your kids to play and enjoy and make trips to the mall a walk in the park.
The Woodlands Mall- The Woodlands Mall also offers a play area for children during regular business hours so you can take a break from carrying your shopping bags to sit and watch as your kids finally run and play and get all their energy out in a safe and exciting place.
