The price of gas is rising as fast as the temperature in Houston and that means it's going to be a long, hot summer!

ART CAR MUSEUM

You can see Houston's beloved art cars all year round and it's free!

Many Houstonians are already sweating it out as they do their best to make ends meet. With the cost of groceries and everything else going up, up, up -- it's not easy to stretch those dollars.

We're here to help with suggestions for reasonably-priced events and attractions to keep the family entertained this summer without busting the budget. We've compiled a list of 30 fun things to do in and around Houston and many of them are free!

To see 30 cool things to do in the Houston area for under $30, just click on slideshow.

The slideshow includes details and prices for all 30 attractions.