Houston Activities This Weekend 7/6 – 7/7
Here are some family-friendly activities going on in Houston this weekend, as recommended by Houston Family Magazine:
Saturday, July 6, 2013:
- Movie Under the Stars: Grab your chairs, blankets and pillows and head to Saengerfest Park in downtown Galveston for a family-friendly movie under the stars! Movie is rated PG-13. Free. Movie begins at dusk. Saengerfest Park. 2302 Strand, Galveston. 1-888-425-4753 or www.galveston.com.
- Miller Outdoor Theatre Performance: WAR brings its hits “Low Rider,” “The Cisco Kid,” “The World Is a Ghetto,” “Spill the Wine” and “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” to Miller’s stage for an unforgettable concert experience. This is a ticketed event for the covered seating area. All ages. Free. 8:30pm. Miller Outdoor Theatre. 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston. 281-373-3386 or http://milleroutdoortheatre.com.
- Music in the Plaza: Bring your dancing shoes to the Plaza and enjoy live music under the stars. All ages. Free. 7:30pm-9:30pm. Sugar Land Town Square. 2711 Town Center Blvd., Sugar Land. 281-276-6000or www.sugarlandtownsquare.com.
- 93Q’s A Day in the Country: Concert features Brett Eldredge, Joe Nichols, Charlie Worsham and other country stars. All ages. $20-$49.50. 2pm. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. 2005 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands. 281-363-3300 or www.woodlandscenter.org.
- Buffalo Bayou Twilight Tour: These 30-minute pontoon boat cruises are a great way to spend the evening with your family and friends. All ages. $7 adults, $5 children (4-12); cash only. 5:30pm-8pm (last tour at 7:30). Sabine Promenade. 150 Sabine Street, Houston. 713-752-0314 or www.buffalobayou.org (all weekend).
- First Saturday Arts Market: This is a monthly outdoor fine arts event featuring the works of dozens of visual artists and showcasing paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry and handcrafted items. All ages. Free admission. 6pm-10pm. Wind Water Gallery parking lot. 548 West 19th St., Houston. 713-802-1213 or www.firstsaturdayartsmarket.com.
- The Texas Tenors: Introduced to the nation on America’s Got Talent, The Texas Tenors smoothly blend country, classical, gospel and Broadway with a decided touch of country humor and charm. All ages. $28-$48. 8pm. The Grand 1894 Opera House. 2020 Postoffice St., Galveston. 409-765-1894 or www.thegrand.com.
- Repticon Houston: Repticon offers the opportunity to shop from a large mix of local and regional breeders and vendors offering reptiles, amphibians, other exotic animals, supplies and merchandise. All ages. $10 adults, $5 child (children under 5 free). 10am-5pm. Pasadena Convention Center and Fairgrounds. 7902 Fairmont Pkwy., Pasadena. 863-268-4273 or www.repticon.com (all weekend).
- Bands in the Sand: Enjoy this summer concert featuring local and regional bands ranging from R&B, rock, country and blues. Each show concludes with a fireworks display over Offats Bayou. All ages. $12. 6pm-10pm. Moody Gardens. One Hope Blvd., Galveston. 1-800-582-4673 or www.moodygardens.org.
Sunday, July 7, 2013:
- Art Improv: Families choose a work of art anywhere in the museum and make friends with it—spend time sketching it, writing about it, and talking about it together. They then visit the studio for an assortment of materials to make their own work of art. All ages. $10 adults, $5 children (6-18) and seniors (65+), children under 5 free. 1pm-4pm. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Beck Building, 5601 Main Street, Houston, and Law Building, 1001 Bissonnet, Houston. 713-639-7300 or www.mfah.org.
- Bayou Bikers: Bayou Bikers meet at Market Square for 25- to 40-mile bike rides exploring the bayous of Houston. These rides are open to all. Mountain bikes or bikes with fat tires are necessary. This is an informal group whose purpose is to show Houstonians and visitors the beauty of Houston’s waterways. All ages. Free. 8am.Market Square Park. 301 Milam, Houston. 713-650-3022 or http://downtownhouston.org.
Thanks to our friends at Silver Creek Tribune for sharing this information