Freelance writer Amanda Sorena shares a list of fun events happening all around the city.

If you're looking for some Halloween-themed events and activities to enjoy in the Houston area this weekend, our next guest has some great ideas for the entire family to enjoy together.

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Santa pictures, Holiday lights, hot cocoa stations and so much more!

Great family-friendly ideas that won't break the bank.

For many families in town, Spring Break is the best time to head out to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and bring the children along for the ride.

Whether you have little goblins that only want treats or bigger ghouls who just want to get frightened, there are plenty of family-friendly activities happening this weekend to have a Spooktacular Halloween.

HOUSTON – If you are wondering what to do to keep the family busy and entertained during spring break, we’ve got you covered. There’s also a VR experience in which you can do 3D and do a day in the life of Van Gogh the artist. Keep in mind you’re going to have to be masked to go there,” said Sorena. You’ll start at George R. Brown and they’ll help guide you along Downtown as you solve the mystery of this art heist. To connect with Mommy Nearest, visit their website or download the free Mommy Nearest app for iPhone and Android.

For more information: click here. For more information: click here. For the St. Luke’s event, you will be in your car. For more information about St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, click here. For more information: click here.

Kick boredom to the curb with these 6 kid-friendly ideas for summer in Houston | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: May 29, 2020, 2:25 pmSchool is out, which means families are going to have to get creative to keep kids entertained in this new social distancing environment! It might seem like a difficult task -- but it can be done. Amanda Sorena, contributor at Mommy Nearest, shares 6 ideas for a fun summer with the kids.

HOUSTON School is out, which means families are going to have to get creative to keep kids entertained in this new social distancing environment! This is excellent for social distancing because youre all in your own car which whoever you came with. Both of those places have plenty of ways to spread out with social distancing. Its a big place so theres lots of place to spread out and theyre doing a lot of social distancing things. There will also be some stickers on the ground to promote social distancing.

Amanda Sorena, contributor with the popular parenting app and website, Mommy Nearest, shared the 6 must-see holiday light displays you can’t miss season. MAGICAL WINTER LIGHTSMagical Winter Lights (Magical Winter Lights)Fresh and multicultural display in La Marque. ZOO LIGHTSFamily at Zoo Lights (Houston Zoo)After closing, the Houston Zoo transforms into a magical light display with trees and exhibits aglow. Enjoy a 100-foot-long tunnel of light, a 4D enchanted forest, an ice dragon and “snow”“We always love Zoo lights. SUGAR LAND HOLIDAY LIGHTSSugar Land Holiday Lights (Sugar Land Holiday Lights)Constellation Field lights up with more than three million lights.