THE BIG TO DO | CALENDAR OF EVENTS
the big to do
Photo by Brandy Dykes Photography | Cypress, TX
Families can discover plenty of child-friendly activities during the last part of summer. Here are the top events happening in and around for the month of August. All events listed are FREE unless otherwise noted.
AUGUST 1 Turtles Leapin’ lizards, slitherin’ snakes, and tough turtles! Join naturalist for a firsthand look at the turtles that live in Harris County, how to identify them, and the benefits they provide us. hcp4.net/jones Jesse Jones Nature Center 10am. All ages
Reptile Open House (August 1 & 2) Guests of all ages are invited to meet a variety of reptiles and amphibians from the largest pythons to the smallest frogs while learning about their fascinating natural history. Visitors will enjoy live animal displays, including an appearance from Lucky, the 10-footlong Burmese python. hcp4.net/jones houston family magazine
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AUGUST 2020
Jesse Jones Nature Center 1-4pm. All ages
Free Sandcastle Building Lessons (all summer) Galveston is hosting a free, familyfriendly event series to help beachgoers create spectacular sandcastles with tips from the pros. Galveston.com Stewart Beach, Galveston All day. All ages
1892 Bishop’s Palace Basement to Attic Tour Offering participant a rare look into parts of the National Historic Landmark that are typically off-limits. Galveston.com Bishop’s Palace, Galveston 11am-12:30pm. All ages
Virtual Galveston Island Beach Revue This special online event will feature special presentations, guest appearances, live performances, and more leading up to everyone’s favorite Bathing Beauties Contest! Galveston.com Virtual. 2-4pm. All ages
Photography workshop: understanding color These community-driven workshops focus on photography as a means for creative expression and acquiring basic photography skills. facebook.com/LevyParkHou/ Virtual 9am. Age: 15+
AUGUST 2 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (until August 14th) Enjoy live chamber music right from your home this summer with a livestreamed line-up of 13 concerts. Roco.org Virtual concert. Various times. All ages
Arts and Crafts Online with The Orange Show: Making slime If you have 5 minutes and 4 ingredients, you can make ooey, gooey, fun-for-hours slime! Watch as Houston artist Que Byers from The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art shows you how. discoverygreen.com/crafts Virtual craft. Various time. All ages
