Things to do in suburban Houston this summer for $10 or less

Keeping kids entertained all summer long is a difficult task, especially when access to some of Houston’s biggest attractions can cost more than $30 per person.

Here’s a list of places to visit in suburban Houston that charge $10 or less for entry.

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7 Acre Wood includes a petting zoo that houses donkeys, llamas, alpacas, chickens and other animals. This attraction also includes mini golf, a zip line and a playground.

General admission to 7 Acre Wood is $8.50 and $7.50 for seniors 65 and older and military personnel. Children under 18 months enter free.

Copperfield Bowl is a bowling alley located in Cypress that offers $5 and $6 bowling Sunday through Friday. This bowling alley not only offers affordable games, but also a long list of dishes on its All-Star grill menu. This menu includes hot dogs, burgers, Philly cheesesteak, fried pickles and much more.

Copperfield Bowl is offering arcade specials at 25% off from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Pearwood Skate is open Tuesday through Sunday and hosts a Glow Skate from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday evenings. There is a $10 admission for each skater and the rink has concession stands. Beginner skaters can rent a “skate buddy” for $5.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion will offer free concerts this summer featuring several different genres. The Houston Symphony will perform theme music from Pink Floyd and Batman, and if you’re still looking for things to do in October, Lyle Lovett will perform a free show for the 50th anniversary of The Woodlands.

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The Tomball Farmers Market draws a crowd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday. This market offers fresh produce and community events. Nearby, the town’s train depot offers free tours on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and has two wading pools and picnic tables.

The Galveston Children’s Museum focuses on children’s academic, problem-solving and social skills. Admission is $10 per person for visitors, $8 for seniors, and children under 2 are free. Galveston Children’s Museum summer hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Central Green Park is a half-acre park with an outdoor stage and open lawn where several festivals and music events are held during the summer. The multi-purpose venue hosts special events, entertainment and community gatherings. In the coming weeks, visitors will be able to do yoga or tai chi or listen to a tribute band to Willie Nelson, Bob Seger or Fleetwood Mac.

Seawolf Park, on Galveston’s Pelican Island, has a fishing pier, picnic areas, playground and the self-guided Galveston Naval Museum which includes the World War II submarine USS Cavalla and the destroyer USS Stewart. Admission costs $10 per car for non-residents and is free for visitors with proof of Galveston residency.