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Attractions

Austin Nature and Science Center

   Located on the western edge of Zilker Park, the Austin Nature & Science Center is dedicated to the exploration of the natural world. When you come by for a visit you will be able to meet a coyote and red-tailed hawk in our Wildlife Exhibits. You can follow the path of Texas fossil hunters and un ... (more)

 
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Dallas Zoo

The Largest Zoological Experience in Texas   With 95 developed acres and a large number of interesting species, the Dallas Zoo is the largest zoological experience in Texas and it is about to get even bigger when Giants of the Savanna opens Memorial Day weekend. The African savanna habitat will be home to giraffes, elephants, lions, cheetahs, ... (more)

 
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Moody Gardens

Houston Area's Favorite Attraction!   Looking for island fun? Work or play, this tropical destination is ideal for families and groups alike. Delve into the oceans depths at the Aquarium Pyramid to see penguins, sharks and thousands of tropical fish. Explore the mysteries of science at the Discovery Museum or experience the action of th ... (more)

 
Galveston
Natural Bridge Caverns

Awesome Sight to See   Come experience one of the world's premier caverns, Natural Bridge Caverns. Guided tours of huge subterranean rooms and passages are available daily. The 75-minute Discovery Tour travels 180 ft belo ... (more)


$2 off Adult & $1 off Child

Present this coupon and receive $2 off each adult and $1 off each child's full price Discovery Tour ticket, limit 6. Not valid with any other discount or program. Code #120

 
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NRH2O Family Water Park

Family Water Park   NRH2O Family Water Park, located in North Richland Hills, Texas, was established in 1995 as the first municipally owned water park in Texas. Entering its sixteenth year of operation, the park has beco ... (more)


$4 off General Admission

Receive $4 off General Admission for up to four people. Not valid with any other discount or offer, including the NRH resident discount. Must present coupon to receive discount. Valid throug…

 
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One World Theatre

   One World came into being in the summer of 1999 - One World Theatre (OWT). Technologically advanced and "green-built," the theatre is softly nestled in the hills of West Austin. Resembling a Tuscan villa and described "as unique as the artist...presented," OWT has become known as ... (more)

 
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Sea World San Antonio

SeaWorld San Antonio, the world's largest marine life adventure park and family entertainment showplace!   Presents a splashy lineup of more than 26 sensational shows, thrilling rides, animal attractions and educational experiences for all ages. It's actually four parks in one on 250 acres: a show park, a rides and slides park, a water park and an amazing animals park.

 
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The River Walk Association

Paseo del Rio Association   The Paseo del Rio Association is a non-profit organization founded in 1968 to promote and support the San Antonio River Walk, the number one tourist attraction in Texas. The association accomplishes this through the production of special events along the River Walk throughout the year and through th ... (more)

 
San Antonio
Volente Beach Waterpark

   Volente Beach is Austin's Waterpark! Located on Lake Travis, the park provides a break from the summer heat. Volente Beach, just 30 minutes from downtown Austin, offers terrific amenities such as The Sundowner Grill restaurant, volleyball court, moon walk, dunking tank and a pirate pool and splash ground designed just for kids.

 
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Zachary Scott Theatre Center

   Founded in 1932, ZACH is one of Austin's most vibrant and innovative arts organizations and Central Texas' oldest professional theatre. ZACH's mission is to engage Central Texas in a dialogue by producing professional theatre of the highest artistic quality, inspired by a unique artistic vision and ... (more)

 
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Events

One World Theatre

   One World came into being in the summer of 1999 - One World Theatre (OWT). Technologically advanced and "green-built," the theatre is softly nestled in the hills of West Austin. Resembling a Tuscan villa and described "as unique as the artist...presented," OWT has become known as ... (more)

 
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Texas Longhorn Sports

   Texas Longhorn Sports.com is the official website of the University of Texas athletics. See sporting event schedules, purchase tickets, and much more. Go Longhorns!

 
Austin
Wiggles

The Wiggles Wiggly Circus On Tour   The Fab Four from down under are back with this year's most anticipated family event. It's the smell of "Hot Poppin' Popcorn"! It's the excitement of a "A Big Big Show"! It's The Wiggles "Wiggly Circus Live!" Tour. Join The Wiggles, Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Din ... (more)

 
Woodlawn Theatre

Venue and Home for Broadway Musical Theatre Productions   The historic WOODLAWN THEATRE, sister theatre to the San Antonio's Majestic Theatre, opened in 1946. John Wayne hosted the premiere of his classic film "The Alamo", in which he also made his directorial debut. The premiere of Pink Floyd's lazer light show also made its debut at the histo ... (more)

 
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Fun Centers

Alley Cats Family Entertainment Center

40,000 Square Feet of Indoor Fun!   Alley Cats offers 24 Bowling Lanes with state of the art Sound and Light systems. A Two Story 5,000 square foot Laser Tag Arena. Giant Arcade with ALL the latest video and redemption games. A 25 foot ... (more)


Free $10 Video Game Card

Free $10 Video Game card with the purchase of a $10 Video Game Card. May not be combined with other discounts or offers.

 
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Austin's Park

All-Day Fun For Everyone!   Austins Park is the only place in Central Texas where visitors can enjoy miniature golf, rock climbing, laser tag, go-kart racing, bumper boats, kiddie rides, a huge video game arcade, multiple party rooms and an all-you-can eat pizza buffet all in one location. The 50,000-square-foot building offer ... (more)

 
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Celebration Station

Family, Food, and Fun!   Celebration Stations game room features over one hundred video and redemption games. Our game selection offers something for everyone including air hockey, pool tables, driving games,alley rollers,interactive games,prize cranes and more.

 
Mesquite
Inflatable Wonderland

The Leader in Inflatable Fun   Inflatable Wonderland engages children in a healthy, active lifestyle. Kids increase their motor skills while running, jumping, singing, clapping, laughing and playing, and IW employees make sure that ... (more)


IW Summer Passes!

This pass is $15.00+tax. Half price admission every day of the week except Tuesday and Thursday. Good for child on card only. Card valid thru 8/31/10. Offer expires 8/1/10. Valid for walk in…

 
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Morgan's Wonderland

A Special Place for Special Friends   Morgan's Wonderland is located in San Antonio, Texas. It is the World's First Ultra Accessible Family Fun Park. This 25 acre park is specifically designed for children and adults with special needs. In this unique oasis they can enjoy outdoor recreation with family and friends in a fun and safe environment.

 
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NRH2O Family Water Park

Family Water Park   NRH2O Family Water Park, located in North Richland Hills, Texas, was established in 1995 as the first municipally owned water park in Texas. Entering its sixteenth year of operation, the park has beco ... (more)


$4 off General Admission

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Putt Putt Golf and Games

Let the Fun Begin!   Let The Fun Begin! Putt Putt Golf and Games in Hurst has something for everyone. Putt Putt Golf, Batting Cages, Go-Carts, Bumper Boats, Carnival Rides, AND the biggest Arcade around. Be sure to check ... (more)


Buy One Get One

Buy One at Regular Price...Get One FREE! Your choice of: Putt Putt Golf, Go-Kart Rides, Game Room or Batting Cage Tokens. May not be combined with other discounts or offers.

 
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Sandy Lake Amusement Park

Dallas' Most Complete Group Picnic Location   Sandy Lake Amusement Park is a traditional park offering "Family Fun at Family Prices." 19 amusement rides, live shetland ponies, miniature train, paddle boats, miniature golf, swimming, ar ... (more)


FREE GENERAL ADMISSION

Present this pass at the front gate of Sandy Lake Amusement Park for FREE GENERAL ADMISSION for your immediate family. Value $2.00 per person. Valid any day except Easter, July 4 or any day …

 
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Shankz Black Light Miniature Golf

   18 hole in door miniature golf, air cannon interactive game, and arcade games. Walk-in play, birthday parties, field trips, group outings.

 
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Shankz Black Light Miniature Golf

   18 hole black light indoor miniature golf, air cannon interactive game, and arcades. Walk-in play, birthday parties, group outings, field trips.

 
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Museums & Zoos

Austin Children's Museum

   Austin Children's Museum creates innovative learning experiences for children and families that equip and inspire the next generation of creative problem solvers. Austin Children's Museum is an essential catalyst and trusted advisor in a community that works together to become more creative, more inventive, and more competent.

 
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Austin Zoo

   Austin Zoo is a rescue zoo and provides sanctuary to displaced animals from a variety of unfortunate and often neglectful situations. Zoo hours are 10:00am - 6:00pm daily.

 
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Children's Museum of Houston

A Playground For Your Mind   More than 14 pulsating exhibits make the Children's Museum of Houston one of the top rated in the country. Packed with daily activities and invigorating performances, its the place where minds come out to play! The Childrens Museum of Houston is 2009 Nickelodeons Parents Pick Awards Best Museum ... (more)

 
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Dallas Zoo

The Largest Zoological Experience in Texas   With 95 developed acres and a large number of interesting species, the Dallas Zoo is the largest zoological experience in Texas and it is about to get even bigger when Giants of the Savanna opens Memorial Day weekend. The African savanna habitat will be home to giraffes, elephants, lions, cheetahs, ... (more)

 
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Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

   The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Chartered with the State of Texas in 1941 as the "Fort Worth Children's Museum," the new $80 million Museum campus marks the culmination of an exten ... (more)

 
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Houston Zoo

Naturally Wild   Recognized by Parents magazine as one of the Ten Best Zoos for Kids, the Houston Zoo is an exciting live animal adventure that provides a unique educational and conservation resource serving 1.7 million guests annually. Set in a 55-acre lush tropical landscape, the Zoo is home to more than 4,500 ex ... (more)

 
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Museum of Nature and Science

Exhibits, Imax, Children's Museum and more!   The Museum of Nature & Science is the result of a 2006 merging, unlike any in the nation, of three cultural institutions " the Dallas Museum of Natural History (est. 1936), The Science Place (est. 1946) and the Dallas Childrens Museum (est. 1995). The combination of the Dallas Museum of Nat ... (more)

 
Dallas
Northeast Texas Children's Museum

Explore, Discover, Imagine and Create   The Northeast Texas Children's Museum provides hands-on, minds-on opportunities for children to engage in a variety of activities. Families can explore the ain Forest, climb inside our airplane, serve up pizza, play in the Dino Dig, explore the Veterinary Clinic, and see the model trains run. Birt ... (more)

 
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San Antonio Children's Museum

Where Kids Learn to Play...And Adults Learn to Play   The San Antonio Children's Museum provides engaging hands-on experiences where Kids Play to Learn and Adults Learn to Play! The museum offers three floors of interactive play exhibits, including the H-E-B Kids Market, a bubble ranch, newly opened PowerBall Hall and weekly science and arts activities ... (more)

 
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San Antonio Zoo

   San Antonio Zoo The San Antonio Zoological Society is open 365 days a year. A must see and the Zoo's newest exhibit called Africa Live 2! is set to open in March. Visit the Zoo website for more information.

 
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Texas State Aquarena Center

   Twenty-eight miles south of Austin, located on the Balcones Fault, a fracture in the earth's crust formed the San Marcos springs and river millions of years ago. The amazing San Marcos Springs discharge 150-300 million gallons of water daily. Today Aquarena Center is an environmental learning center ... (more)

 
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Preschool Activities

Austin Children's Museum

   Austin Children's Museum creates innovative learning experiences for children and families that equip and inspire the next generation of creative problem solvers. Austin Children's Museum is an essential catalyst and trusted advisor in a community that works together to become more creative, more inventive, and more competent.

 
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Pigtails & Crewcuts

Children\'s Haircuts   When it is time for a haircut, it is time for Pigtails & Crewcuts. Why go to an ordinary salon or barbershop? Make it fun! We don't just specialize in children; we cater to them. We have specially designed chairs and movies that play throughout the salon. At the end of your experience get a loll ... (more)

 
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White Rock North School

Innovative learning adventure!   For over 45 years, offering a loving, nurturing environment for infants and preschool and academic acceleration for grades K-6.

 
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Afterschool Activities

Austin Toros Basketball

   The Toros are actively involved in local youth basketball programs. Join in the fun at our next basketball clinic.

 
Austin
Ballet Academy of Texas

Quality, Professional Dance Instruction For All Ages   Ballet Academy of Texas offers all forms of dance including Musical Theatre classes in their schedule. Also summer workshops in dance and Musical Theatre


Class Registration Discount

Mention US Family Guide and receive 1/2 off Fall Registration. A $20.00 value!

 
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Bright Horizons - Texas

Child Care and Early Education   At Bright Horizons Family Centers, we recognize young children learn best through active interaction, physically & socially. Because the first three years are critical for brain and language deve ... (more)


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50% Off Registration

 
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Clay Casa

A Paint Your Own Pottery Studio   Clay Casa is San Antonio's largest and oldest Paint Your Own Pottery Studio. We offer mosaics, pottery painting and fused glass. We also offer some of the best birthday parties in San Antonio! Interested in Art Camps? Clay Casa offers art camps during Spring Break and Summer.

 
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Exposure Rock Climbing

After School Rock Climbing Classes!   Kids club is the first stepping stone for kids who want to get better at rock climbing, or someday want to participate in the junior competition climbing series. This once a week after school class provides a safe and fun environment for the avid young rock climber. Here, kids will learn valuable cl ... (more)

 
Carrolton
Fencing Institute of Texas, Inc.

Learn the Art of Physical Chess   School for Olympic sport fencing providing group instruction and private lessons for youth (6 and older) and adults. We provide our beginner students all the equipment necessary to participate for th ... (more)


10% off Youth Recreational Fencing Programs (new students only)

This coupon is for 10% off our monthly Youth Recreational Programs (new students only). All equipment is provided. Please call (972) 444-8498 for more details.

 
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Games2U

Your Child's Dream Birthday Party   Games2U is the ultimate in party and event entertainment! Our Mobile Entertainment Theater features multiple flat screen TVs for XBOX 360, Wii, PS3, satellite tv, blu-ray and more! We also offer out ... (more)


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Goin' Bananas Playnasium

   Are your kids goin' bananas for some real excitement and fun? Bring them on over to South Austin's 12,000 square feet Indoor Inflatable Playground and Party Center! Our facility is designed for kids 10 and under. We have huge inflatables, Kids' Sports Area, Tots' Only Area and more! Free wifi and coffee for adults.

 
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Gymboree Play & Music of Dallas

We are the global leader in early childhood development.   Gymboree Play & Music is the global leader in classes for kids; we have been fostering creativity and confidence in children 0-5 for over 30 years. We offer developmental Play & Learn, Music, Art, Family, School Skills, and Sports classes. Gymboree programs are specially designed to help y ... (more)

 
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Gymboree Play & Music of Plano

We are the global leader in early childhood development.   Gymboree Play & Music is the global leader in classes for kids; we have been fostering creativity and confidence in children 0-5 for over 30 years. We offer developmental Play & Learn, Music, Art, Family, School Skills, and Sports classes. Gymboree programs are specially designed to help y ... (more)

 
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KinderCare Learning Center

Before and After School Program   The KinderCare Difference is our commitment to your child's future. With our experienced staff and innovative programs unlike any other, we provide your child with an unsurpassed learning experience. Your child will discover that learning is fun, while making new friends and building strong relation ... (more)

 
Dallas
SoccerZone, LLC

Austin's Premier Indoor Soccer Facility   SoccerTots is a child physical development program for kids aged 2 to 6 years old that uses a variety of fun games to delight and engage kids in physical activity. Classes are professionally designed to develop motor skills, promote physical fitness and create self-confidence. We stress a non-compet ... (more)

 
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Studio J

Portraits, Murals, and More!   Studio J offers budding artists a comfortable, fun environment where they are exposed to all types of artistic methods. Owner Julie McKee-Shults is a certified art instructor with over 15 years working as a freelance artist. She holds a BFA degree as well as a current teaching certificate. She al ... (more)

 
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White Rock North School

Innovative learning adventure!   For over 45 years, offering a loving, nurturing environment for infants and preschool and academic acceleration for grades K-6.

 
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Family Activities

Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens

An Oasis of Serenity and Natural Beauty   Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is a fabulous, fun, and FREE horticultural masterpiece with a vast family of wildlife. The region's largest collection of native and cultivated plants is showcased in 300 acres of paradise full of unforgettable attractions like water features, pavilions, gazebo ... (more)

 
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Volente Beach Waterpark

   Volente Beach is Austin's Waterpark! Located on Lake Travis, the park provides a break from the summer heat. Volente Beach, just 30 minutes from downtown Austin, offers terrific amenities such as The Sundowner Grill restaurant, volleyball court, moon walk, dunking tank and a pirate pool and splash ground designed just for kids.

 
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