Get away for the weekend without leaving Houston.  Go to Theater Under the Stars, Houston Grand Opera, or to Alley Theater and then make a weekend out of it by staying downtown rather than driving home.  Wake up at your leisure and enjoy a hearty breakfast before rejoining the kiddos on Sunday morning.

The Hilton Americas-Houston, a AAA Four Diamond hotel, is a great weekend stay-cation alternative, as well.  It is conveniently located in the heart of downtown and is connected to the George R. Brown Convention Center via two indoor skywalks. The hotel is just steps away from Discovery Green Park, Toyota Center, Dynamo Stadium, Houston Pavilion's premier dining and entertainment center, and Minute Maid Park.  Work out at the Skyline Spa & Health Club, indulge in calming treatments, swim in the 75-ft. Olympic size infinity pool, or take a dip in the whirlpool.

Romance hint:  This is the perfect thing to pair with one of the culture/enterntainment auction items!