When you’re looking to spend a night out on the town with the family, there are endless options in the North Houston area. You could start with an activity, like a project at Painted Potter or mini-golf at Shankz, and follow it up with dinner at one of the spots on our list of Restaurants with Playgrounds. Read on to hear some of our go-to Ideas for a Family Night Out.
Finding time to connect as a family can be tricky, but a fun night out together makes it easy! Whether you’re looking for excitement, adventure, or a laid-back evening, North Houston has plenty of options for a memorable family date night. Here are some top picks for every kind of family:
Active Experiences:
Pickleball Hideout – Indoor pickleball facility
Riva Row Boathouse – The Moonlight Paddle program invites you to experience the tranquility and wonder of nighttime kayaking
Texas TreeVentures – Outdoor aerial adventure park with rope courses. (ages 6+, height/weight restrictions)
The Perfect Round – Golf simulators (21+ after 6pm)
Woodlands Axe – Unique axe-throwing venue
Arcades/Multi-Activity Experiences:
Community Fieldhouse– Golf simulators, pickleball courts, basketball courts, soccer fields, batting cage simulator, restaurant and more
Dave & Buster’s– Arcade games, sports on TV, and family-friendly dining
Main Event – Bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and more
Margaritaville Lake Resort – Putt-putt golf, a lazy river, and family-friendly dining
Time to Spare – Bowling, arcade, virtual reality and more
Bowling:
300 Bowl– Full-service bowling center
Bowlero – Upscale bowling with an arcade and food options
Crafty Experiences:
Color Me Mine – Paint your own ceramic studio
Nancy’s Fancy Ceramics – Family-oriented paint your own ceramic studio
Painted Potter – A walk-in pottery painting studio (closes at 6pm most nights, so this paired with dinner out would be great!)
Woodlane Lane Ceramics and Art Studio – Pottery classes, drawing workshops and more
Escape Rooms:
Escape The Room Texas – Family-friendly escape room experiences
Escapology – High-quality escape room experience
That Escape Place – Escape room challenges great for families
Games:
Activate – A dynamic game room with interactive technology. (ages 6+)
Game Show Battle Room – An exciting game show experience
Mini-Golf:
Longview Greens Mini Golf – A fun outdoor mini-golf course
Shankz Black Light Mini Golf – Glow-in-the-dark mini-golf fun
Other:
B-52 Brewing Co. – A family-friendly brewery with lawn games and picnic areas
Cruisin Tiki – fun, event cruises on Lake Conroe
Jolly Pirate Adventure Cruise – A chance to channel your inner pirate