If you are ready to explore the city at a super low cost with super high fun, then here is your list of events happening in the city during the month of July.
July 4th Fun:
The City of Bellaire is holding their annual parade and carnival from 9 am - 1pm
Missouri City will be held at Thurgood Marshall High School with a 9:15 show and food and fun happening before then.
Check out Miller Outdoor Theater for a Symphony and Fireworks after the music.
Kidependence Day is happening at the Children's Museum and is a great way to spend time with your kids and teach them a few points about the history of July 4th.Other events in July
- Michael's has a events Monday, Wednesday and Friday from $0-$5 that allow you to shop while your kids create anything from slime to key chains and old fashioned coloring fun. Check their website for the times and locations nearest you. Remember teachers get a 15% discount, so bring your school id! If you are not off during the week, they offer the same types of classes for families Saturday Morning from 10 am -12 noon!
- Don't forget to stop by Home Depot July 7th for their building class for kids under 12. This month they are making a magnetic fishing game. And word to the wise, come early! Since it's summer a lot of locations have been running out of supplies.
Last month I didn't take a picture with his craft because they ran out and he had to make something different. Luckily he's still young enough not to care!
- The Nature Discovery Center in West Houston has Sneek a Peeks that allow you and your child to take a guided nature walk and come up close with creepy crawlies, birds, and other creatures. Bring a bottle of water and a snack ( for the kids-- not the animals!). Here's the link if you are interested. They also have really cool camps if you are still looking for a place to send your kids for the summer. Contact them directly for information on financial assistance.
- If you are not quite the outdoorsy person, but you still want to give your kids an outdoor experience try visiting Bass Pro's camp on Thursdays, Friday and Sunday afternoon. The great thing about this camp (besides the fact that its free), is that they teach you and your kids much needed skills about staying safe during an emergency, the basics of fishing/camping, water sports and conservation. I think this is a great event for all ages, and if you attend them all you get a special pin and lanyard.
- If you have kids who are in the 5 to 8 year old range, then you might want to stop by Blue Willow Bookshop as they bring the Magic Tree House Series to life. Each month they offer Saturday morning "camp" for free. Kids are given the chance to participate in puzzles, crafts, a story and a take home snack. Check out their calendar here!
- Regal Movie theaters and Studio Movie Grill offer 10 am showings to family friendly pre-released movies for just $1-- Regal Movie Theater and Studio Movie Grill for the showing and location nearest you!
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| Museum of Natural Science in Sugar Land |
- Part of my summer bucket list includes visiting 3 museums-- one of which is the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft. On the first Saturday of the month there is a hands on demonstration that is free and open to the public. This month they will be making pendants, so bring your family and stop by for something new. Remember if you like museums the Children's Museum partners with the Houston Public Library to offer free passes when you pick up and complete one of the flip kits that are able to to be checked out at any Houston Library.
Last and definitely not least, the libraries hos a WIDE variety of events for families to attend. From a live Science Show, slime making, African story telling, nature discovery, visits from the Fire Truck and Pajama Story time. This is absolutely my favorite thing to do with my son. Check out their events page and find the library nearest you. For older kids most libraries also have a game room section with various types of game consoles and games that kids can play on and meet other gamers in their neighborhood.
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