Potter's Wheel

Go on a discovery tour at the Children's Museum of Houston, which has a 5-star rating on social network sites, was voted Ultimate Kid-Friendly Attraction in a Houston Chronicle readers' poll, and tied for the number one spot as the nation's best children's museum in Child Magazine. The Children's Museum was built specifically for youngsters so that the kids can learn while having fun with tons of interactive and bilingual exhibits. Check out the EcoStation, which will teach kids to understand how our actions impact the environment and what we can do about it. Stop by FlowWorks, which unleashes the power of water for children to explore and research the concept of energy flow, and try out The Invention Convention, where gadgets and gizmos galore are laid out for kids to connect, create and construct anything their heart desires.

Let your inner Picasso loose at the Mad Potter, where you can paint your pottery in the studio. Start with choosing from the huge assortment of pottery pieces, including plates, mugs, banks, boxes, and more. Then design and paint by using special techniques and tools that make painting so easy anyone can create a masterpiece. Then take home your masterpiece and treasure it forever. Enjoy the creativity and fun of ceramic pottery painting at any of their retail locations.

Enjoy the serenity and beauty of kayaking with Buffalo Bayou Kayak Tours, which shows guests the best way to experience the natural wonders around the city area using kayaks. Buffalo Bayou focuses on safety, fun, and unique learning experiences surrounding the natural environment, like the bayou river trail that offers bird watching, bat viewing, and a unique paddling experience. If it’s your first time on a kayak or your hundredth time, their experienced guides provide expert instruction, and they have the best quality kayaks and equipment.