17 Coolest Indoor Activities for Houston Teens

Get your teens off the couch (and their phones) this summer with this list of indoor things to do for teens in Houston. Whether your teen is into action-packed adventures, healthy competition, an artsy pursuit, or something more chill, this list will have something they can enjoy doing with their friends or family.

For more ideas to get your bigger kids off TikTok and out of the house for a little while, check out our Tweens and Teens Guide to Houston.

Best Indoor Activities for Teens in Houston

1. Get in a Skate Session at a Roller Rink

Don some roller skates or blades and take some laps or learn new moves at one of these Best Roller Skating Rinks in Houston.

2. Go Rock Climbing — In the Comfort of the AC

Head to one of these climbing gyms in our list of Best Indoor Rock Climbing Gyms in Houston.

3. Break Free From an Escape Room

Houston has tons of Escape Rooms in Houston for Kids and Teens, so see if you have what it takes to crack the case with friends.

4. Embrace the Latest Nail Styles at the Nail Salon

Whether getting a full mani/pedi or freshening up a look with a polish change, teens will enjoy some relaxation at a Houston nail salon. Although teens are old enough for most salons, we have a list of Kid-Friendly Salons and Spas, too.

 
Walk-in Kaleidoscope photo courtesy of the Museum of Illusions

5. Gain Fresh Perspective at the Museum of Illusions

Experience mindbogglingly cool illusions and get some great content for the 'Gram at the Museum of Illusions Houston in The Galleria.

6. Throw Some Axes

Embrace the extreme, test your aim, and blow off some steam with friends at axe throwing, or another one of these Extreme Sports in Houston.

7. Play a Game of Pickleball on an Indoor Court

From local rec centers and dedicated courts to family-friendly restaurants (Chicken N Pickle even has teen socials), there are plenty of indoor options to learn and play pickleball - today's hottest sport.

8. Bowl a Strike

An oldie but goodie, bowling is still a fun way to chill out, goof around, and compete with friends. Houston has plenty of Kid-Friendly Bowling Alleys for teens. 

9. Paint Your Own Pottery

Add some hand-painted decor to your bedroom or create a cute mug for your morning lattes when you paint pottery at one of many pottery painting establishments in greater Houston. 

10. Jump Around

Trampoline parks aren't just for little kids - teenagers love them, too! Get a group and go play some dodge ball or practice your tumbling passes at one of these Trampoline Parks Near Houston. 

11. Play Mini Golf in the Dark

Houston has a number of Indoor Mini Golf spots where teens can rock some neon and see who has the best golf game.

12. Get Activated at Activate

New to Katy, Activate is a 9,600-square-foot space that's filled with high-tech, unique games that require mental and physical effort for a realistic and ultra-fun experience teens love. 

 
Arcade photo courtesy of the Game Preserve

13. Set a High Score at an Arcade

Old-school arcades filled with games like Pac-Man, pinball, and classics like Street Fighter are popping up around Houston. These nostalgic haunts, like The Game Preserve in Spring and Webster, are drawing in the next generation of teenagers.

14. Test Your Mettle at a Ninja Warrior Gym

Swing, climb, jump, and balance your way through a Ninja Warrior course and see which of your friends can make it through at a Houston Ninja Warrior Gym near you.

15. Join a Laser Tag Battle

Take down the competition and discover your favorite battlefields at one of these Must-Try Laser Tag Arenas for Kids.

16. Improve Your Baseball Swing

Young baseball fans can spend hours trying to improve their swings at one of these Houston-area Indoor Batting Cages.

17. Embrace Your Space Nerd at Space Center Houston

See what it takes to travel to Mars, check out spacesuits through the eras, and so much more at Space Center Houston. While some exhibits are outside, the vast majority of artifacts, displays, and activities are indoors.