I have been attending Astros games my entire life. Despite how well the team is doing, I have always enjoyed going to a ballgame. Astros games are definitely family friendly and you can normally get family 4-packs of tickets for a reduced rate. The family packs generally include some type of food (i.e. hot dog, nachos, and drinks) with the cost of tickets. If you go to a game on Sunday, parking in Downtown Houston on the street is free. It is also safe to park downtown. Instead of eating at the park, I recommend eating at Frank's pizza downtown. It is an awesome pizza joint and it's not far from Minute Maid Park. Enjoy the game!

The Houston Rockets have two national championships under their belt, and hopefully the will get another one someday! I love going to Rockets games! Although Yao Ming has an uncertain future, there are plenty of other players that attract national attention. Food is expensive at the Toyota Center, so I recommend going to eat dinner before or after the game. The "cheap" seats are in the nosebleed section and it is almost worth it to fork over the extra money to get better seats. Parking can be found in lots surrounding the Toyota Center.

If you are near the Galleria, it is definitely worth it to make a stop at the Water Wall. It is a great photo opportunity! Recently. Brad Paisley filmed part of his music video for "Water" at the Water Wall! The Water Wall tends to be crowded on the weekends, so if you can stop by during off peak hours, you will get the best opportunities for pictures. There is a small park near the Water Wall and it would be a great place for a picnic. Parking can be kind of tricky, as it is close to the Galleria, but it shouldn't be a problem. This attraction is FREE, which are the best kind! :)

The Chocolate Bar is a MUST for almost any celebration. They make all of the chocolate in the store and you can get chocolate gifts for any occasion. I have seen little chocolate brides and grooms, as well as dog treats! If you go to the chocolate bar right after a major holiday, you can usually get great quality treats for a fraction of the cost. We went to the Chocolate Bar last week for my birthday and my husband and I split a piece of the Chocolate Velvet Cake. The slices of cake are HUGE!! I would recommend splitting a slice with at least one other person, maybe even two other people. Their hot chocolate shots are super tasty and the perfect treat for a chilly night. Recently, I had the Chocolate Cherry Pecan Ice cream and it was delicious! Happy Treating, I mean, Eating! :)

Rodeo season is my FAVORITE season! I went to my first Houston Rodeo when I was two years old and my parents decked me out in the cutest cowgirl gear! I have not missed a Rodeo since 1985! We normally attend at least 4 concerts a year. Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to know anything about agriculture or rodeos to attend the Houston Rodeo. There is so much for the kids to experience, including a petting zoo and carnival. You must eat a fried oreo or funnel cake at the Rodeo (I don't recommend eating them more than once a year though!). If your kids are old enough, I recommend taking the light rail to the rodeo, as parking can be kind of a hassle. If you can get access to a parking pass, I would definitely go with that. The Rodeo generally starts around 6:00 PM and the concert begins about 9:00 PM. The concert normally lasts about an hour and 15 minutes. Tickets can be purchased for as low as $10, which is very economical. The Rodeo is a Houston staple and I hope you get to experience it!