Cypress, Texas, a Houston suburb, is a vibrant, family-friendly community with a wealth of activities for kids of all ages. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the area, there’s always something fun and engaging for your little ones to do. 

 

From sports and creative outlets to outdoor adventures and educational programs, Cypress is packed with opportunities to keep kids active, learning, and entertained.

 

In this guide, we’ll explore the best local activities for kids in Cypress, Texas, including some exciting programs offered right here at Republic Gymnastics & Dance. Whether your child is a budding athlete, a future artist, or an adventurer at heart, you’ll find something that suits their interests here in Cypress, Tx.

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Active & Engaging Programs at Republic Gymnastics & Dance

At Republic Gymnastics & Dance, we offer a variety of programs designed to help kids stay active while having fun, and to give parents the occasional break! Whether they want to jump, flip, dance, or climb, we’ve got the perfect class for your kiddos!

 

Parents' Night Out & Republic Day Camp

Parents can take advantage of our Parents’ Night Out events, where kids ages 3 and up (and potty trained) enjoy supervised activities while you enjoy a well-deserved evening off. PNOs are hosted on select Fridays throughout the year from 6:30-10:30 pm. 

 

Similarly, Republic Day Camp offers parents opportunities for a day-time break from 8:30am-3:30pm periodically throughout the year, leaving children in safe hands to jump and play and run, while parents conquer the never-ending to-dos of adulthood.​​

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Summer Camps & Seasonal Programs

Keep the fun going all year round with our summer camps and seasonal programs offered during regular school breaks like holiday and spring breaks. These engaging camps focus on gymnastics, dance, and other active play, providing kids with a fun way to strengthen their bodies, meet new friends, and learn new skills during school breaks.

 

Gymnastics & Tumbling

Gymnastics is a fantastic way for kids to build strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence. Our traditional classes cater to all skill levels, from beginners learning the basics to advanced gymnasts perfecting their routines. Tumbling classes are great for cheerleaders or kids who simply love to flip and roll. With expert coaches and a supportive environment, our gymnastics program helps kids develop discipline, balance, and agility while having a blast and is offered year round.

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Dance Classes

Dance is not only a great physical activity but also a wonderful form of self-expression. We offer a variety of dance classes, and even a competitive dance program for serious dancers.. These classes help kids develop rhythm, coordination, and confidence. Whether your child dreams of performing on stage or just loves to move to the beat, our dance programs provide a fun and creative outlet year-round.

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Ninja Classes & Obstacle Training

For high-energy kids who love to climb, jump, and conquer challenges, our Ninja classes and obstacle training are the perfect fit. These exciting, year-round classes help kids build strength, agility, and problem-solving skills while navigating obstacle courses. It’s a great way to channel their energy into something fun and rewarding.

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Outdoor Adventures in Cypress

For families who love to spend time outside, Cypress offers a ton of parks, trails, and recreational areas where kids can run, play, and explore nature. Here are a few of our favorite:

 

Parks & Playgrounds

Cypress is home to some of the best playgrounds in the Houston area. Between neighborhood parks, city parks, and more, families could spend an entire weekend park-hopping and never run out of places to climb and play,

• John Paul Landing Park & Education Center— A great spot for families, featuring an 876-acre park, a 176-acre lake that accommodates terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, an educational center, a cricket field, exercise stations, fishing, pickleball, a picnic area, a playground, and pavilions. 

• Cypress Park— Perfect for biking, sports, and outdoor fun, with sports fields, walking trails, and shaded picnic areas.

• Watts Park— A beautiful neighborhood park with a playground and walking trails, ideal for a casual family outing.

• Bridgeland Treehouse— An exciting neighborhood park with an oversized treehouse, bridge, picnic area, trails, and neat wildlife.

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Nature Trails & Wildlife Centers

Adventurous families will have no trouble finding a variety of outdoor activities that suit their interests. From hiking and biking trails, to canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and more, Cypress has it all.

• Cypress Creek Greenway Trail— A scenic trail ideal for walking, biking, and spotting wildlife along the way.

• John H. Kirby Nature Park— A peaceful nature retreat where kids can explore wooded trails and observe local wildlife.

• Little Cypress Creek Preserve— Enjoy this beautiful preserve with great trails for hiking and biking.

• Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve— The perfect spot for outdoor adventure seekers, with fishing, canoeing, and more.

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Sports Fields & Community Recreation Centers

With a variety of sports complexes and community rec centers, resident athletes don’t have to join a traditional team or program in order to enjoy sports, although Cypress offers that too! 

• Cy-Fair ISD Youth Sports Complex— Home to youth soccer, baseball, and other sports leagues.

• Langham Creek YMCA— Offering access to basketball courts, a swimming pool, and fitness facilities.
   

Creative & Educational Extracurriculars

If your child is more interested in arts, music, or STEM, Cypress has plenty of creative and educational programs to nurture their talents.

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Art & Craft Studios 

Parents of creative and artistic children have plenty of opportunities to explore various art disciplines in Cypress. From traditional art disciplines, to crafting and creating, children can learn everything from painting to jewelry-making, sewing, and more.​​​

• Color Me Mine— A pottery painting art studio where kids canpick and paint unique pieces of pottery.

• I Love Art Studio— A painting and art studio offering a variety of classes, camps, birthday parties, and more.

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Music & Performing Arts Programs​​

For families with a knack for performing, there are a plethora of local music and performing arts schools around town. From learning an instrument, to forming a rock band, taking voice lessons, and learning to perform on a stage, there is something for everyone!

• School of Rock Cypress— A music school where kids can learn to play instruments, sing, and even perform in a band.

• CFMA— Explore the world of music and art at Cy-Fair Music and Arts, offering music lessons, acting classes, musical theatre, and more!

• Cypress Performing Arts Center— Take your family to see a play, a ballet, or any number of local talented performing artists..

 

STEAM & Coding Workshops

Local STEAM and Coding programs and classes offer kids a unique opportunity to explore interests beyond typical athletics and arts. STEAM is a rapidly growing educational discipline and early exploration opens kids to a world of possibility in their youth and future careers!

 

• Coding with Kids— A fun and interactive coding school where kids and teens learn programming through games and projects.

• Engineering for Kids— Offering robotics, engineering, and other cool enrichment programs, classes, camps, events, and more.

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Library Classes & Programs

Local libraries offer a variety of fun programs for various age groups from infants through high school.

• LSC-CyFair Library— Offers something for everyone, from Story Time classes for babies through preschool, to Spanish Story Time, and Family Story Time, to book clubs, craft and writing workshops, computer and gaming classes more. Their wide range of activities span all ages and interests.

• Katherine Tyra Branch Library— KTB Library has something or everyone! They feature programs like Book Buddies, a variety of Story Times, Citizenship & English Learning Programs, computer, technology, and STEM workshops and so much for. You'll be sure to find something to fit your interests here!

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Season & Special Events in Cypress

Throughout the year, Cypress is home to a variety of family-friendly special events and camps that makes it a wonderful place to live all year long.

Spring & Summer Festivals and Events

• Cypress Spring Festival— A fun-filled event with carnival rides, live music, silent auction, dancing, a flea market and food vendors that celebrate the arrival of spring.

• Water Play Days at Bridgeland— A summer event featuring water slides, splash pads, and fun outdoor games for kids to cool off and enjoy.

• Fourth of July Celebrations at Towne Lake— A spectacular Independence Day event with fireworks, live music, and family activities.

• Cypress Summer Concert Series— Live music events held in local parks where families can bring picnic blankets and enjoy an evening of entertainment.

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Farmers Markets & Family Fairs

• Cypress Farmers Market—  A great place to shop for fresh produce while enjoying live entertainment and family activities.

• Butterfly Family Festival— Featuring games, food, raffles and auctions, inflatables, and activities for the whole family.

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Summer Camps

• Langham Creek Family YMCA—  Provides summer and holiday camps with activities ranging from swim to STEM.

• Camp Invention— A hands-on STEM camp where kids can build and explore exciting science and engineering concepts.

• Republic Gymnastics & Dance Camps— Republic offers fun and engaging themed camps to keep kids physically active and learning new skills all summer long.
   

Cypress, Texas, is a wonderful place for families, offering an abundance of activities that cater to every interest and age group. Whether your child loves sports, dance, art, nature, or STEAM, there’s no shortage of opportunities to keep them engaged and learning.

 

If you’re looking for a fun and active program, we invite you to check out the variety of programs we offer at Republic Gymnastics & Dance.

With our gymnastics, tumbling, dance, and ninja classes, we provide a safe and exciting environment for kids to thrive. Contact us today to schedule a free trial class and let your child discover a new interest!