
Jill B Jarvis
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Welcome to BigKidSmallCity. I'm Jill. My kids aren't really big, and Houston isn't small, but my kids FEEL big while we are exploring this big city one small piece at a time. It is my mission to encourage parents of young kids to do get out of the house, rejoin the human race an enjoy life more than you ever thought possible. BigKidSmallCity is the go-to blog for things to do in..
Jill B Jarvis
6d ago
Are you looking for an intimate learning environment for your gifted child? The Rainard School for Gifted Children is now enrolling students in their prekindergarten program.
Rainard is the only non-profit private school in Houston with a singular focus on gifted education. They offer hands-on, project-based curriculum to engage and grow your child's fine motor skills. They also offer advanced curriculum for your gifted child and monthly field trips.
If you are looking for a place for your preschooler to flourish, learn more about Rainard, HERE!
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Jill B Jarvis
1M ago
The City of Houston has 37 outdoor pools, in addition to the 26 splashpads. Splashpads are usually open all year and the Houston pools are open June through August.
Alief - 11903 Bellaire, 77072
Agnes Moffitt -10645 Hammerly, 77043
Beverly Hills - 9800 Kingspoint, 77075
Clinton - 203 Mississippi, 77029
Cloverland - 3801 Hickok Lane, 77047
Denver Harbor (Selena Perez) - 1020 Gazin, 77020
DeZavala - 907 75th Street, 77012
Eastwood - 5000 Harrisburg, 77011
Emancipation - 3018 Emancipation, 77004
Finnigan - 4900 Providence, 77020
George T. Nelson (Yellowstone) - 6900 LaSalette, 77021
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Jill B Jarvis
4M ago
The ICE at Discovery Green is closing for the season... but it is turning into an outdoor roller rink!
I used to go to a small town roller rink, every Friday night, as a tween… and I am so excited to take the kids to Discovery Green.
When: February 10 - March 17, 2023
Prices:
$12 per person plus tax and includes skate rental
$8 on Cheap Skate Nights, February 13, 20 & 27; March 6
Hours:
Mondays – Thursdays 5 – 10 pm
Fridays 5 – 11 pm
Saturdays and School Holidays 11 am – 11 pm
Sundays 11 am – 8 pm
Weather permitting.
Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77010
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Jill B Jarvis
7M ago
Make your way to Lone Star Lights, at Carolina Creek, November 25, 2022 through December 22, 2022! This new holiday light show has over one million lights over 17 acres.
Not only can you see the Christmas lights, but there is sledding, zip lines, aerial adventure course, dinner theatre and, if you want it, overnight lodging!
AND I have tickets to give away! Jump ahead to register to win.
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Lone Star Lights is in Huntsville... just north of Houston. This light festival at Carolina Creek is built to entertain and engage all ages with eight themed zones and overnight ..read more
Jill B Jarvis
9M ago
The new playgrounds are open at Evelyn's Park in Bellaire! We loved this park when it just had a couple hillside slides and room to run... but look at it now!
At Evelyn's Park, you will find the original hillside slides... plus a log climbing area, splashpad, unique bayou themed playground (or I think it's bayou themed!), Alice in Wonderland table, restaurant and room to run.
Evelyn's Park is very close to the Nature Discovery Center and Evergreen Park. It's what I think of as a "destination park", like Levy Park and Discovery Green. Like at these parks, there are a lot of family friendly eve ..read more
Jill B Jarvis
9M ago
Let the kids get messy at a Nature-scape Houston Playground!
These local parks have sand and sticks and rocks and sand and water... and kids are encouraged to get dirty, experiment and create. (And if you know of more, let us know!)
[feast_advanced_jump_to] Fish Family Play Area at Buffalo Bayou
Right along Buffalo Bayou, next to the Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark is the Barbara Fish Daniel Nature Play Area at Buffalo Bayou Park!
Not only does this Houston playground have a slide, climbing structures, water features and drums built in to the landscape, but this park has an amazing view of the do ..read more
Jill B Jarvis
11M ago
At Pasadena's Verne Cox Adaptive Recreations Center is a playground for all... with a train and horse theme. There are adaptive ramps and swings for everyone.
Look at the pictures from Fun2Go Misters!
The playground has a lot of cool features... including a small train play structure and a wagon wheel climber. Plus there is a sandpit with big diggers for excavating.
Next door, the Verne Cox Multipurpose Recreation Center is dedicated to recreational activities, programs, and events for youth and adults with disabilities. There is a pool, weight room, activity rooms and more.
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Jill B Jarvis
11M ago
Sunset Park has a playground for all kids, including those with physical and/or cognitive challenges. Plus, there is a pool and splashpad!
The 7500 square-foot playground has a rubber mat for easy mobility and ramps for easy access. It also has a Brava Universal Swing, which redefines the swinging motion to use other parts of the body rather than just the legs.
Look at the pictures from Fun2Go Misters! Be sure to see the in-ground merry-go-round!
Click the address for a map: 914 W. Hart Ave., Pasadena, TX 77506
Or click here for more Houston area parks!
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Jill B Jarvis
11M ago
Look at the Insperity Adaptive Sports Complex!
This complex provides children with disabilities and special needs a barrier-free environment to play and participate in team sports. It has two sport fields, a covered pavilion and playground.
Look at the pictures from Fun2Go Misters!
At this complex, there is one fence around the sport fields and one around the playground. The gate to the fields is locked, but the playground is open to the community dawn to dusk on weekends and when school is not in session!
The playground equipment is unique and there is equipment for all abilities to use.
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Jill B Jarvis
1y ago
The Sports Complex at Fall Creek has sleek play structures in the middle of the ball fields. Look at the new pictures from Fun2Go Misters!
The main structure is an arc with ropes for climbing, 2 suspended chairs, a swiveling climbing board, rock walls and more. The playground also has swings, spring teeter totter and spinner.
The play area also includes some traditional equipment with slides, bridges and spinners.
The playground is in full sun, but the pavilion is just steps away. Here you can eat at the picnic tables, drink from the fountain and find the restrooms. (The restrooms were open w ..read more