You spend countless days running errands, working, preparing meals, checking homework and the list seems to never end. It can be a bit overwhelming for adults, and extremely challenging for kids to appreciate the responsibility that adults have. One of the best ways to alleviate the stress of it all is to get out and enjoy what the city of Pharr has to offer for families, especially kids.
Here are a few attractions that kids can enjoy in or near Pharr:
Main Event Entertainment – Main Event Entertainment has countless things to keep the family busy including bowling, rock climbing, bocce ball, billiards, gravity ropes, laser tag, karaoke, mini golf, video games, and much more.
The Zone Action Park – The Zone Action Park has one of the highest rated miniature golf courses in the state. It also has go-karts, water bumper boats, batting cages, and a video game arcade.
Freddy Gonzalez Park – Freddy Gonzalez Park is a small recreational area owned and operated by the city of Edinburg. It covers just over eight acres of land and includes walking and jogging trails in addition to a children’s playground.
Xtreme Lazer Tag – Xtreme Lazer Tag is an arcade and laser tag center. Attractions include a full-size laser tag arena, air soft, various arcade games, booming music and laser lights, and an in-house restaurant.
Gladys Porter Zoo – There are 26 acres of tropical plants and roughly 1,600 animals that make up the Gladys Porter Zoo. One of the major principles of the zoo is to develop successful breeding programs for endangered wildlife species.
The A-B-Sea at the Children’s Museum of Brownsville – For over a decade the Children’s Museum of Brownsville has been a beacon of creativity for the community’s children. With crafting and workshops, field trips, and parties, the museum welcome children of all ages.
