The Houston’s Black Business Expo is having their annual
event and it will be great. This event is open to all families of all
backgrounds who are open to supporting the growth and success of small
businesses in the city of Houston.
A lot of my events are targeted to younger kids, but this
month I wanted to expand a bit and share some events that are specifically for
teenagers. Here you will find 5 events that offer:
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Mentoring
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Free Health Screens
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Backpacks and School Supplies
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Free food!
All of these Back to School Events are free and I found them doing a quick search on Eventbrite, so check them
out and find the one closest to you!
UIU Youth Mentoring Event- If your kids are interested in learning more about their culture then check out this mentoring event for kids 13-18. Click on the picture to sign up on Eventbrite!
For kids of all ages the Mayor’s Office sponsors a yearly
event to help underprivileged families get the support they need to get back in
step for the school year. You must preregister to attend the event: http://www.houstontx.gov/btsf/
I know most parents are ready for that big yellow bus to
come swinging around the corner like a chariot from Heaven bringing sweet
glory—but if you’re not ready to let go of the fun moments you have had with
your kiddos, I’ve got you covered. Sometimes we think that when school starts
we are back to the hustle and grind of life, but remember kids need mental
breaks as much as we do. If you try to
make the breaks consistent and even allow them to earn the fun happenings
around our city it will give you and your kids something to look forward
to. Here’s what the lovely city of
Houston has to look forward to in August:
Every Saturday at Discovery Green the City of Houston and
the Houston Arts Alliance sponsor free Writing Workshops for kids. Class sizes
are limited so get there as close to 10 as possible. Click here for more
information. https://houstonlibrary.org/location/hpl-express-discovery-green
The Houston Public Library (Alief Location) also has free
beginner guitar classes for teens and tweens. Check out this link for exact
times, and other events at the Houston Public Library
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| Astros Game and Astros Buddies Parade |
By August, we pray that the mosquitioes and the heat will be
gone! Which means we can enjoy some of the outdoor events that our friends up
North talk about. Like the Bellaire Nature Conservatory has a Tree ID walk,
Bird Survey and Nature Storytime that happen on the weekends or in the late
afternoon during the week. https://naturediscoverycenter.org/events-calendar/
Children ages 10 and older can enjoy free admission to the
Holocaust Museum every Sunday during the month of August. If you have younger
kids, you may want to think twice about bringing them due to the sensitivity of
the museum.
If you are in the Sugar Land Area,
try visiting the Sugar Land Farmers Market to get some fresh snacks for your
weekly lunch menu on August 25th from 9 am to 1pm. The Market is
located at Imperial Recreation
Center (Parking Lot)
234 Matlage
Way Sugar Land, TX 77498
The Fort Bend Discovery Center ( Children’s Museum) is
hosting a sensory friendly hour on August 16th. The Museum will be
less crowded and there will be people on hand to discuss how to identify Autism
at its early stages.
On August 11th PJ Mask and the Crew will be at
the Children’s Museum and you will be able to see them with your admission
ticket. Remember that you can get free tickets to the Musuem by using the
Houston Public Library Flip Kits at home with your kids.
Last but not least-- try celebrating instead of dreading back to school by going to the Back to School Splash Bash
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