From the organizer: The Annual CSBH School Mental Health Conference will be held on August 20, 2022 at the Region 4 Education Center. This is a full-day professional development opportunity with some of the most innovative approaches around education and mental health for participants. The 2022 theme is Beyond a Theory: Healing and Transformation in the Education System. Topics include: Educational equity, family engagement, successful community partnerships, and trauma-informed practices.

From the organizer: Join park staff on an informative talk and walk to discover the wonders that live in our own back yard.   DETAILS & LOCATION

From the organizer: Join us for a cross-generational literacy experience! Family Storytime features a story followed by a craft that accompanies the reading. All craft supplies are included as a part of this free program. 

From the organizer: Find your tranquility through he healing practice of Tai Chi. Certified Tai Chi instructors come from Four Dragons Tai Chi. LOCATION & DETAILS

Bring the kiddos and join our Levy Park team at the Children's Pavilion for Bingo. This 30-minute program, ideal for kids age 4 to 12, is a fun way for children to practice their letters and numbers while earning prizes. Levy Park provides the Bingo cards, markers and prizes. B-I-N-G-O! LOCATION & DETAILS

From the organizer:  Get outside and have some fun with your friends and family at this come-and-go event. Try your hand at some traditional lawn games including washers, corn hole, ladder ball, and giant jenga! Games are available on a first-come-first-served basis. DETAILS & LOCATION

From the organizer: Food Truck Friday: Movie Series Fridays in August (Aug. 12, 19 & 26)6 - 9 p.m.Oyster Creek Park Join us for a movie in the park! A featured movie will be shown underneath Oyster Creek Park's beautiful amphitheatre. There will also be other activities along with a variety of food trucks onsite with food and beverages available for purchase. Find more Summer Movies! LOCATION & DETAILS

From the organizer: Movies in the Park are held every Friday night July 15 to August 5 at the Centennial Park Amphitheatre.  On August 12, we will be hosting a Dive-In Movie at the Stevenson Park Pool!  Events are free for all and begin at dusk! Schedule July 15 - Paw Patrol the Movie July 22 - Encanto July 29 - Harry Potter August 5 - Spider-Man No Way Home August 12 - Luca Find more Summer Movies!

From the organizer: About Guests will enjoy an amazing view of the bats’ dusk emergence from Waugh Drive Bridge. Learn more about these 250,000 magnificent Mexican free-tailed bats that share the city with us. Time: Boat departs 30 minutes before sunset Departure location: 1019 Commerce Street, Houston, TX 77002 (at Main Street), go down the cascading stairs (on your left of the 3-story brown brick building). The pontoon boat will be docked at the wharf. What to Know Duration - 90 minutesAll boat tours are subject to cancellation due to weather and water conditions.Take care of any “pit stops” before the tour, as the restroom

From the organizer: Join us for another annual tradition of Katy Summer Nights Movies in the Park! Get together with your friends, family, and neighbors of the community. We kick-off each night with some pre-movie activities and treats. Then settle in after dark to enjoy a family-friendly movie! Take a look at the Summer Line-up Below and Follow our Facebook pages @katyparksandrec & @katyheritagesociety for more specific event details as each date approaches! June 4th - 8pm - Vintage Movie Night"Tomboy and the Champ" (filmed in downtown Katy in the 50's!)@ Katy Heritage Park, Hosted by Katy Heritage SocietyTickets at: www.katyheritagesociety.com/events - Support Katy Heritage & History!

Join park staff and volunteers each second Saturday for a glimpse into pioneer life. Each month, Second Saturday Settlers, highlight a different aspect of life in a time gone by. Note: Many programs are still happening but after the Precinct 3 & 4 rezoning they are a bit hard to find. Precinct Facebook pages often have the most up to date information.

On the second Saturday of every month from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the Ocean Star celebrates Family Day.  Each Family Day focuses on a different theme that relates to the oil and gas industry.  The information is presented at a student’s level using activities or experiments.  We encourage parents to bring their children aboard and experience family-learning and quality time at a reduced cost.   Children 18 years of age and younger are admitted free with a paying chaperone.  Please note: This special discount is designed for individual ticket sales and not meant to be combined with guided group tours or other museum programs. LOCATION & INFORMATION

From the Organizer: $20 member / $30 nonmember per child Instructor: Patti Bonnin Ages 5-10 Venomous snakes? Poisonous plants? Animals that spit, vomit, or spray? Nature knows how to protect itself from potential dangers. Join us as we learn what happens when nature attacks back! Learn how to identify venomous snakes and poisonous plants here at the Arboretum, make a coral snake keychain, and practice your aim spraying would-be predators.   Location & Information

From the organizer: Space Center Houston Overnight Experiences is excited to welcome back Scouts. To ensure a safe environment for our campers and crew members, we ask all participants to review our new health and safety policies and procedures as well as our Overnight Experience FAQ before participating. Each overnight is tailored to the individual ages of the Scouts. The activities are badge-inspired, STEM-based and all about space! Come experience Space Center Houston’s Boy Scouts of America Overnight activities. Immerse yourself in a setting where your imagination can take flight as you design, build, create, program and launch into a new world of opportunity and exploration. Demonstrate Scout leadership

From the organizer: Note that boat tours depart promptly each half-hour. The last tour departs at 8 pm. These 30-minute boat rides are a great way to spend the evening with your family. Escape from the city and enjoy the cool breeze as you glide along Buffalo Bayou's waters. Look for graceful herons, jumping fish, and even an occasional alligator on the banks. Weather permitting. Reservations Required. *Ages 4 and under not permitted on the pontoon boat.

Head to Tomball for 2nd Saturdays and some great outdoor movies! They are FREE and socially-distanced. Bring your snacks & lawn chairs and get ready to watch: Encanto - June 11  A Bug's Life - July 9  Stuart Little - August 13 Ratatouille - September 10 Hotel Transylvania - October 8 Clifford the Big Red Dog - November 12 LOCATION & DETAILS

From the organizer: Sneak-A Peek is a fun-tastic summer program for preschoolers and their parents, grandparents, or caregivers. Crafts, nature walks, live animal encounters, investigations and hands-on activities create an hour of learning fun each week. Ages: 3 to 5 with an adult caregiver. Days & Times: **NEW FOR SUMMER 2022**  Select Sundays, 10 am or 1 pm. Classes are approximately 1 hour long, but individual kids may take more or less time depending on the time they spend on their crafts. Dates & Topics: Jun 5 – Slithery SnakesJun 12 – Animal HomesJul 10 – Furry FriendsJul 17 – Sluggish SnailsJul 31 – Turtle TalesAug 7 – Colors