We love attending the Commemorative Air Force (C.A.F.) Houston Wing Open House each year. Its inexpensive (only $10 per car) and our kids love being able to get up close with all of the aircrafts and learning about the history of the vintage planes. Their little museum is really fascinating, so be sure not to miss it. The employees and volunteers are friendly and knowledgeable. Don't forget to bring sunscreen because their isn't much shade outside of the main hangar and cash - some of the planes request donations for photo ops, but all money raised benefits their efforts. If you get hungry, they sell hotdogs ($2), hamburgers ($3), chips, soft drinks and snacks (cash only). They also sell rides in some of the planes, our kids had fun just watching them take off and land.
If you can't make the open house, the museum is open to the public on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 10am to 3pm. They also have a cadet program for kids to learn about the planes from the pilots and be a part of their support team. read more