This place is awesome…read more Play games and enjoy having fun. Pros: Variety of games Scheduled time / Clean restroom Had my kids party here and they loved it ! Cons : none

Amazing place, will come back. staff are super friendly and service is excellent! Great place to…read morebring some friends or family.

I've been here a couple of times now and have had so much fun. They offer new and old games so…read moreanyone can find something they like. It's changed a bit since my 1st visit. They've expanded and have more seating space (parties) and have "breakout rooms" with different games. One of them had Dance Dance Revolution (for 2) which was nice. Made it more private. They also now offer beer (they only used to offer cider) which is a huge plus. The service was also great. The bartenders were friendly. I'll definitely be going again. Quick Tip: download the app. They give free admission for newbies and you can play games (on the app) to get puzzle pieces for free drinks/passes.

Cidercade is a good option for a big group activity that's (thankfully!) indoors, away from the…read moreHouston heat. I've been there with a group of adults and also with a group of kids, and just note that while it's totally fine (and very fun!) for kids, it's probably better for adults--there's no kid security check-in at the front, and the building is very big, with lots of games. We ordered a pizza from a touchscreen by a food window, and the pizza was actually pretty good, much better than I was expecting at an arcade. The downside was that, in the lunch rush, it took 30-40 minutes for that one pizza to come out, though you could tell they were individually making each item in the big pizza oven. If you want drinks, you separately order those at the front, near where you check in, which is a little odd to have two separate food/drink ordering spots. When we walked in, we paid for a wristband, which gave "free" access to all of the arcade games, except for the claw machines, which required you to buy an extra card.

its free, in a residential area, and well worth a trip out here! we loved it! the park is narrow,…read morebut long. you can easily spend 30 to 45 mins here. bring your kids, the camera, and have fun. cool spot for a picnic, dinner outside, and to be honest, id even rent this place out for an event! fun way to kill some time in the weekend, check out some art and statues that are local to Houston. some of the pieces here are interactive. theres picnic benches, areas to sit, some swings, and even an area with a roof/protection to hang out under if its too sunny or raining. loved it, and would come back to watch it grow.

There was no graffiti at all, entire neighborhood is being renovated and everything's been removed…read more Huge waste of time but don't want anyone else making the same mistake

This project featured artists from all over the world, with the furthest being from Taiwan, ChingYu…read moreCheng. She used natural wood and local fabrics to give her art an airy, breezy and natural twist. When I walked up to her house, it was windy and you could see the wind blow through her various fabrics, all so colorful, as if I was in a field of flowers. The soft gentle swoosh as each piece of fabric blew with the wind. The smell of cedar, oak from the wood! The houses on this row each told a different story, one about natural 4C hair, the journey to make it manageable while still searching to find the beauty within it, growing up in a shotgun house on Monterey, family pictures, watching old family videos and listening to the record player, the clay from all around Houston, the inability of seeds, fruit trees and Lucious tropical plants to be able to grow within it due to its lack of moisture retention and minerals and being thrown into a fairy tail, one with diverse characters of color as the main characters! This project was incredible with unspeakable artistry by some amazing artists! The winner received a monetary donation of $25,000. Best of luck to them all and thank you for the incredible installation!!

We came here for an event for Safiya Sinclair's novel, How to Say Babylon. There are few allocated…read moreparking spaces, but plenty areas to park on the street. The space is clean and organized, and everyone was extremely helpful. I cannot wait to return to visit the actual houses/exhibit offered. Third Ward is an absolute gem.

Great comedy club if you're visiting Houston for the first time like me. We attended the showcase…read moreof their best comedians. My friend and I ended up having a great time! Plenty of laughs. Parking was also easy to find a few blocks away.

I was here a few months ago for the Ballyhoo! concert; saw this was near the Truck Yard bar so I…read moreknew I could find parking on the street (which I did). Previous reviews mentioned this venue serves as a bar, dance club, comedy club, and concert setting all into one. And they are correct in that regards. There is also an upstairs area with an outside patio if you want to catch some fresh air or take a smoke break. As for the inside stage area, it has some nice sound quality although it can get hot due to the amount of people it can pack inside. Ballyhoo! drew quite the crowd which I'm not surprised with. There's a bar in the main lobby area and in each room where it's full bar and a decent amount of beers on tap. Drinks are pricy as it's during shows so dont' expect dive-bar prices when you're planning to get your drink on here. I'll probably be here for future shows should I find any artists that suit my music/comedy tastes.

It's the coolest place I've ever experienced in an art form. Highly recommend! You can spend…read morehours discovering different rooms and nuances. Went to the one in Las Vegas, The Omega Mart but I think this one in Houston is even better. But go to the Vegas one if you have the chance, it's cool in it's own way. I want to go to all of them, now!

My family and I decided to visit Meow Wolf when in the area. We bought our tickets online in…read moreadvance. We parked and walked in. I wasn't sure if this Meow Wolf would be the same as the others but it was a totally different story. This experience was labeled as Radio Tave. Upon entering we went through a quick check-in line, a metal dector and security. Then we walked into the line and were eventually directed to a waiting room where a friendly employee explained that there was a mysterious story that you could try to figure out or you could just explore. Then they led us into the room to start exploring at our own pace. It was a really cool experience and full of creatively fun art. It was definitely different and an out of this world experience. After exploring for a while we decided to stop by the souvenir shop. We didn't buy anything but they have a variety of items you can look at or purchase. Overall Meow Wolf Radio Tave is worth a visit of you like hands on experiences, and figuring out mysterious stories while experiencing the creative art work.

Joystix is a pinball and arcade dealer with an incredible showroom full of both classic and modern…read moremachines. A lot of people think it's a public arcade. There are numerous signs clearly displayed letting people know it is not in fact an arcade. Even the company's voicemail message makes it clear. Joystix Classic Games & Pinballs is actually a working showroom that opens once a month for Pac-Man Fever Night, when every game is set to free play. It's one of the most fun and unique experiences in Houston. We hosted my wife's birthday party here, and it was fantastic. Renting the space was simple, the staff was awesome, and having the 1820 Lounge next door made it the perfect setup for a group celebration. Everyone had an amazing time. I highly recommend booking the showroom for events, you will not be disappointed. The owner is Charlie, he is outstanding. He is friendly, passionate, and deeply knowledgeable about pinball and arcade history. You can tell he truly cares about preserving the hobby and sharing it with others. He takes care of his customers and is very courteous to those who are considering a purchase. If you love pinball, classic arcades, or just want to do something different, Joystix is a must-visit Houston gem.

GAMES. I was supposed to interact with a party but instead I played Mario Kart for 2 hours. Lovely…read moreplace and nice bar. Tonsssss of pinball and arcades.

I was invited to this show by my brother and his girlfriend who rescue stray cats and help them get…read moreadopted. As a cat-lady-in-training myself, we were surprised that we had no idea that this event existed even though this is their 61st year. Tickets were relatively inexpensive ($9.50 for adults) and it is held in the GRB. Though it is a smaller event than other events held in the GRB like Comicpalooza, I was impressed by the ample size and attendance. I parked at the meters in Discovery Green and only paid for an hour-and-a-half, but I had to run out and pay for an extra hour because we ended up staying longer than I thought. There are plenty of vendors in attendance, as well as booths by local animal shelters with kitties for adoption and informational booths by the veterinary schools (like A&M's) in Texas. I bought a couple of new toys for my kitty that were recommended to me by one of the vendors -- I tested them out on the kittens on display and they work! Haha The real stars of this show, of course, are the cats that are up for competition. Since I'm an amateur, I wasn't exactly sure what the rules were or how the competition works, but from what I can tell you enter your cat into a category based on its breed and age. There were several partitioned areas where a judge will examine each cat competing in a specific category, with spectators watching and applauding as the judge interacted with the cat and the audience to explain what they're looking for in a winner. Afterwards, there's an "Agility Contest" where the owners try to get their cats to run an obstacle course (by having them chase a toy) that is pretty hilarious -- because cats. It was also fun interacting with the various owners and watching them groom their cats. A rule of thumb though, is never to pet a cat unless the owner gives you permission, because you'll either mess up their grooming or you might transfer diseases from cat to cat. This event is definitely like heaven for cat lovers, and I'll definitely be back next year with my posse of cat ladies.

I have never been to a cat show until today and now I want to go to all the cat shows. It was so…read moremuch fun! I loved seeing the multitude of beautifully groomed and socialized animals. They are clearly loved! So many different breeds and colors. I'll be back!