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One Child or Adult Admission to The Houston Zoo
Zoo invites children and adults to visit their 6,000 permanent residents, including gorillas, giraffes, rhinos, elephants, and iguanas
Inner Loop
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3.6 mi
13% OFF
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One-Hour Jump Pass for Two or Two-Hour Jump Pass for One at Flip N Fun Center (Up to 42% Off)
Children and adults alike can enjoy jumping on trampolines while playing basketball, dodgeball, and gladiator games
Hamill Ranch
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15.9 mi
Sale Ends 9/21
Two, Four, or Six 60-Minute Jump Passes at Air Blast Trampoline Park (Up to 50% Off). Six Options Available.
A family-owned arena made of stretchy trampolines with a foam pits, dodgeball, and other games that dare visitors to defy gravity
Willowbrook
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18 mi
42% OFF
One 120-Minute, Two 60-Minute Jump Passes or Jump Party at IRise or Trampoline and Fitness Park (Up to 36% Off)
Guests jump on an area of interconnected trampolines and angles-wall trampolines and learn how to do various tricks
Willowbrook
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17.4 mi
Sale Ends 9/21
60-Minute or All Day Unlimited Jump Passes at Sky Park Kids (Up to 45% Off). Six Options Available.
Sports and family entertainment facility designed for guests of all ages and fitness levels
Northeast Houston
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6.2 mi
60+ bought
36% OFF
Bowling with Shoe Rental, Buffet, Drinks, and Unlimited Video Games for Two or Four at iT'Z (Up to 57% Off)
Bowling package at family fun center includes an hour of bowling, shoes, access to the all-you-can-eat buffet, and unlimited video game play
Willowbrook
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18.1 mi
Sale Ends 9/21
Two or Four 1-Hour Jump Passes at Jumping Zaxx Trampoline Park (Up to 50% Off)
Indoor trampoline park offers endless jumping possibilities and fun activities for people of all ages
Multiple Locations
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12.1 mi
Sale Ends 9/21
Two Hours of Bowling with Shoe Rental for Two, Four, or Six at Emerald Bowl (Up to 64% Off)
Two, four, or six bowlers try to knock down pins on 1 of 40 gleaming lanes in rented shoes
Alief
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14 mi
Sale Ends 9/21
Bowling and Shoe Rental for Two, Four, or Six at AMF Bowling Co. (Up to 74% Off)
Long-time bowling industry leader with 200+ locations across the country offers two-hour bowling packages for groups of two, four, or six
Multiple Locations
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12.4 mi
74% OFF
Bowling and Shoe Rental for 2, 4, or 6 People for Up to 2 Hours at Funplex Amusement Park (Up to 73% Off)
Bowling-enthusiasts of all ages can compete with their friends and family at one of 40 lanes while listening and dancing to popular tunes
Campanile on Eldridge
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16.6 mi
1,000+ bought
73% OFF
One- or Two-Hour Bowling Packages for Two, Four or Eight People at Lucky Strike (Up to 49% Off)
Boutique bowling lounge features state-of-the-art bowling lanes, gastropub cuisine, and a full-service bar
Inner Loop
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0.6 mi
49% OFF
Admission to the Houston Museum of Natural Science (Up to 52% Off). Eight Options Available.
Explore special areas at the Butterfly Center or Hall of Ancient Egypt, plus the permanent exhibits on human history, dinosaurs, and more
The Museum District
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3.3 mi
Sale Ends 9/21
$5 Movie Tickets at Studio Movie Grill (50% Off)
First run movies, 100% reserved seating, and a chef-inspired American Grill menu and full bar delivered to your seat at the push of a button
Copperfield
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18.7 mi
1,000+ bought
50% OFF
The Houston Museum of Natural Science - Any Date Through Dec. 31, 2018
The Museum District
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3.3 mi
41% OFF
Two or Three Interactive Virtual Adventure Rides at XD Ride (Up to 36% Off)
Guests can enjoy virtual reality interactive films such as Zombie Attack, Monster Siege, or Night of Werewolves
Houston Galleria Mall - Next to the Ice-Skating Arena
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6.3 mi
Sale Ends 9/21
$48 for a Racing Package with Four Races and Two Yearly Licenses at K1 Speed ($91.96 Value)
Eco-friendly electric karts; speeds up to 45 mph; karts for kids and adults; collection of racing memorabilia on display
Houston
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13.2 mi
48% OFF
Play All Day Pass for One with $3 Arcade Credit at GlowZone Houston (4% Off)
An innovative family environment for people of all ages
Houston
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17.7 mi
4% OFF
Indoor Go-Kart Races, Laser Tag, Mini Golf, and Sodas for Two or Four at Track 21 (Up to 51% Off)
Indoor go-karts hit speeds of up to 40 mph; laser-tag players shoot through fog and black lights; jungle scenery festoons a mini-golf course
Houston
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17.9 mi
Sale Ends 9/21
Admission to Children's Museum of Houston (Up to 40% Off). Three Options Available.
14 fun and interactive galleries on engineering, environmental issues, and responsibility in the digital world inspire critical thinking
South Central Houston
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3.1 mi
31% OFF
Admission for Two or Four at Holocaust Museum Houston (Up to 56% Off)
The museum, which includes exhibits and a theater, tells the story of the Holocaust through film, artifacts, and survivor testimonies
Houston Holocaust Museum
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7 mi
Sale Ends 9/21
$49 for an Annual Family Membership to Houston Arboretum & Nature Center ($75 Value)
Memberships give families access to seasonal events and classes for adults and children
Houston
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5.4 mi
35% OFF
Indoor Rock-Climbing for Two or One Month of Climbing at Stone Moves Indoor Rock Climbing (Up to 50% Off)
Climbers ascend bouldering and top-rope courses with gradual- to steep-angled walls to accommodate all skill levels
Houston
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17.5 mi
Sale Ends 9/21
$34 for Four Weeks of Gymnastics including Registration Fee and Deposit at Bannon's Gymnastix
No matter their level of ability, boys and girls aged 16 months–18 years enter classes that focus on gymnastics, tricking, or tumbling
Northwest Harris
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18.7 mi
76% OFF
Houston Museum of Natural Science: Butterfly Center - Any Date Through Dec 31, 2018
The Museum District
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3.3 mi
35% OFF
Climbing Pass for One or Two with Optional Gear and Climb Safe Class at Climb 59 (Up to 45% Off)
Climbing is an indoor activity that requires harmonious work of entire body to take steps and move to the higher positions
Houston
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9.7 mi
Sale Ends 9/21
Pumpkin Patch, Parking, Admission, and 11 or 22 Activity Tickets for One Child at Pumpkin Patch (Up to 65% Off)
Families and friends can enjoy pumpkin picking along with face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, and a haunted trail
Clay Meadows
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18.8 mi
Sale Ends 9/21
One, Two, or Four Indoor Open-Play Sessions with Popcorn at Funky Monkey Playland (Up to 53% Off)
Kids can enjoy a day’s worth of fun in a 7,000 sq. ft. play area while their parents get to relax with free WiFi
Funky Monkey Playland
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17.8 mi
Sale Ends 9/21
One Activity and Ten Rides or Unlimited Rides and $5 Game Card at Funplex Amusement Park (Up to 94% Off)
airplane, or lady bug ride, or skating with their family or friends
Campanile on Eldridge
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16.6 mi
10,000+ bought
75% OFF
All-Day Paintball Play for 2, 4, 6, or Up to 10 at Survival Game of Texas (Up to 62% Off)
Players battle on 47 acres of fields, which include a jungle maze and three-story twin castles, with rental markers and safety equipment
North Central Beltway 8
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11.9 mi
Sale Ends 9/21
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10-Punch Pass, Two "Parent's Night Out" Passes, or Weekday Birthday for 15 at Pump It Up (Up to 51% Off)
Kids run and jump in bounce houses and on other inflatable playground equipment during open play times or private parties
Multiple Locations
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6.3 mi
Sale Ends 9/21
Groupon Guide
The History (and Science!) of Ice Skating, in Five Facts
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How to Ice Skate: 5 Basic Ice-Skating Tricks for Beginners
These basic ice-skating tricks and moves for beginners are sure to make you a more confident skater, whether you’ve just wobbled onto the ice for the first time or are ready to spin.