Activities for kids May 4 until September 3 - Dinosaurs! at the Houston Zoo presented by Orkin. Houston Zoo - 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Few other words conjure up images of of such strength and power. Thousands of years ago, the huge monsters didn’t just walk the Earth, they ruled it. Houston Zoo 6200 Hermann Park Drive Houston, TX 77030. Phone 713-533-6500 http://www.houstonzoo.org Every Thursday in June and July, Gamemeisters 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Come play our games with us! Learn some new ones or challenge a friend to one of your favorites. This is recommended for ages 5-10 and parents are welcome to stay. As an added bonus, all games are 15% off during Gamemeisters. Blue Willow 14532 Memorial Dr Houston, Texas 77079. www.bluewillowbookshop.com
June 11-15 - HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS For the first time ever, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are partnering with fitness club industry leader, 24 Hour Fitness, to host 120 summer skills clinics for youth across the U.S. Designed to take fans ages six to 14 behind the curtain to see the magic behind the Globetrotters’ electrifying basketball skills and tricks, participants will also learn about the importance of staying active and eating healthy. Each clinic will be conducted by current Globetrotter players. Two, three-hour clinics will be held during the following dates and times at these 24 Hour Fitness locations: • 130 W. Parkwood Ave., Friendswood, TX 77546; June 11; 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 2:005:00 p.m.
Every Wednesday in June and July 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm Camp Blue Willow is collecting together our favorite activities and crafts from various books that we love. Each week, we’ll do an activity of some kind aimed at elementary-aged kiddos. This program is geared at elementary-aged children from 1st-5th grades. Blue Willow Bookshop 14532 Memorial Dr Houston, Texas 77079 www.bluewillowbookshop.com
• 5946 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, TX 77505; June 12; 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 2:005:00 p.m.
Jun 1-6 - Summer Rockin’ Fun 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM CDT Children’s Museum of Houston 1500 Binz Houston TX 77004 US Phone: (713) 522-1138 http://www.cmhouston.org
June 12 Pinocchio 11:00 a.m – 12:00pm. Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Drive Houston, TX 77030
June 9- Cinema Alfresco Every second Saturday of every month Vintage Park features a family-friendly flick in the Piazza. Admission is free, and you can enjoy the film while dining on one of our fantastic outdoor patios, or feel free to bring your own blanket or chair for a movie under the stars, but please, no coolers. For more information: www.vintageparkhouston.com
• 1800 Lake Woodlands Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380; June 13-14; 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 2:00-5:00 p.m. • 1550 S. Mason Rd. Katy, TX 77450; June 15; 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 2:00-5:00 p.m.
June 28 at 7:00 pm Jodi Picoult and her daughter, Samantha Van Leer, discuss and sign their new book, BETWEEN THE LINES. At Living Word Lutheran Church, 3700 South Mason Road at Westheimer Parkway, Katy, TX. www.bluewillowbookshop.com June 31 - Bilingual Storytime Saturday This program includes a combination of stories, finger plays and songs in Spanish and English Ages: 3-6. Free. 10:30am-12:30pm. Event website: http://www.hcpl.net