Calendar

Jun
16
Sat
Evening Chill @ Houston Zoo
Jun 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Evening Chill Presented by TXU Energy Snowin’ in the South

Thanks to TXU Energy, the Houston Zoo is staying open late, so you can enjoy the animals in the cooler evening weather. Join us for Evening Chill every Friday & Saturday evening from June 22 through August 18. From 5 to 8 p.m. guests can enjoy added music and fun family activities that are sure to entertain kids and adults alike! All activities are included in Zoo admission and are free for Zoo Members.

Last entry into the zoo at 7.30pm.

Looking for a cool discount? All summer long, save $4 on regular Zoo admission (adult and child tickets!) when you arrive after 4 p.m.
Purchase anytime, valid for one use May 26 – Sept 3
Online only – cannot be purchased at the Zoo

Jun
22
Fri
Evening Chill @ Houston Zoo
Jun 22 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Evening Chill Presented by TXU Energy Snowin’ in the South

Thanks to TXU Energy, the Houston Zoo is staying open late, so you can enjoy the animals in the cooler evening weather. Join us for Evening Chill every Friday & Saturday evening from June 22 through August 18. From 5 to 8 p.m. guests can enjoy added music and fun family activities that are sure to entertain kids and adults alike! All activities are included in Zoo admission and are free for Zoo Members.

Last entry into the zoo at 7.30pm.

Looking for a cool discount? All summer long, save $4 on regular Zoo admission (adult and child tickets!) when you arrive after 4 p.m.
Purchase anytime, valid for one use May 26 – Sept 3
Online only – cannot be purchased at the Zoo

Jun
23
Sat
Evening Chill @ Houston Zoo
Jun 23 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Evening Chill Presented by TXU Energy Snowin’ in the South

Thanks to TXU Energy, the Houston Zoo is staying open late, so you can enjoy the animals in the cooler evening weather. Join us for Evening Chill every Friday & Saturday evening from June 22 through August 18. From 5 to 8 p.m. guests can enjoy added music and fun family activities that are sure to entertain kids and adults alike! All activities are included in Zoo admission and are free for Zoo Members.

Last entry into the zoo at 7.30pm.

Looking for a cool discount? All summer long, save $4 on regular Zoo admission (adult and child tickets!) when you arrive after 4 p.m.
Purchase anytime, valid for one use May 26 – Sept 3
Online only – cannot be purchased at the Zoo

Jun
29
Fri
Evening Chill @ Houston Zoo
Jun 29 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Evening Chill Presented by TXU Energy Snowin’ in the South

Thanks to TXU Energy, the Houston Zoo is staying open late, so you can enjoy the animals in the cooler evening weather. Join us for Evening Chill every Friday & Saturday evening from June 22 through August 18. From 5 to 8 p.m. guests can enjoy added music and fun family activities that are sure to entertain kids and adults alike! All activities are included in Zoo admission and are free for Zoo Members.

Last entry into the zoo at 7.30pm.

Looking for a cool discount? All summer long, save $4 on regular Zoo admission (adult and child tickets!) when you arrive after 4 p.m.
Purchase anytime, valid for one use May 26 – Sept 3
Online only – cannot be purchased at the Zoo

Jun
30
Sat
Evening Chill @ Houston Zoo
Jun 30 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Evening Chill Presented by TXU Energy Snowin’ in the South

Thanks to TXU Energy, the Houston Zoo is staying open late, so you can enjoy the animals in the cooler evening weather. Join us for Evening Chill every Friday & Saturday evening from June 22 through August 18. From 5 to 8 p.m. guests can enjoy added music and fun family activities that are sure to entertain kids and adults alike! All activities are included in Zoo admission and are free for Zoo Members.

Last entry into the zoo at 7.30pm.

Looking for a cool discount? All summer long, save $4 on regular Zoo admission (adult and child tickets!) when you arrive after 4 p.m.
Purchase anytime, valid for one use May 26 – Sept 3
Online only – cannot be purchased at the Zoo

Jul
1
Sun
Chimney Rock Market @ Chimney Rock Plaza
Jul 1 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Chimney Rock Market is an outdoor market that features local artists and farmers. Beginning on Feb. 18, 2018, are open the first Sunday of each month.

Image may contain: 1 person, plant and foodTheir vendors sell mouth-watering eats and artisan gifts the whole family can enjoy. As always, four-legged friends are welcome. There will be plenty of treats for them too!

When you’re done shopping, stop in Sean Anthony Salons to browse the beautiful art gallery brought to you by Creative Energy. Art Reception is from 2pm-4pm. Meet the Artisits! Refreshments will be served.

Also, enter for your chance to win a cut and color or Brazillian blowout treatment worth over $300 donated by Sean Anthony Salons.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please email chimneyrockmarket@yahoo.com.

Visit the Chimney Rock Market’s Facebook page.

Jul
3
Tue
Creekfield Lake Nature Walk @ Brazos Bend State Park
Jul 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Meet at the Nature Center for a 1/2 mile, paved trail, approximately 1.5 hours.Families with children are welcome. Leashed canine companion can also join you. Bring sturdy walking shoes, drinking water and insect repellent.

Jul
4
Wed
Beach Paint Party! @ Galveston Island State Park
Jul 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

This introductory painting program will review the important skills of water coloring and give visitors a chance to create their own painting. All art supplies ready and available for use. Everyone is invited for this easy lesson, but pets must be on leash.They will meet at the day use beach, near the end of the boardwalk overlooking the beach, for spectacular views and a quick art lesson. In case of inclement weather, please check with park headquarters

**Groups larger than 15 people, please contact Ranger Lisa for a private event.

What to bring:
• Creativity or curiosity
• Binoculars (optional)
• Water
• Comfortable shoes
• Must have a park permit on vehicle windshield before joining program.

Jul
6
Fri
Evening Chill @ Houston Zoo
Jul 6 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Evening Chill Presented by TXU Energy Snowin’ in the South

Thanks to TXU Energy, the Houston Zoo is staying open late, so you can enjoy the animals in the cooler evening weather. Join us for Evening Chill every Friday & Saturday evening from June 22 through August 18. From 5 to 8 p.m. guests can enjoy added music and fun family activities that are sure to entertain kids and adults alike! All activities are included in Zoo admission and are free for Zoo Members.

Last entry into the zoo at 7.30pm.

Looking for a cool discount? All summer long, save $4 on regular Zoo admission (adult and child tickets!) when you arrive after 4 p.m.
Purchase anytime, valid for one use May 26 – Sept 3
Online only – cannot be purchased at the Zoo

Turtle Patrol @ Galveston Island State Park
Jul 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

You can help the park and understand more about the Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle, an endangered species that nests Galveston Island State Park. They will take a stroll down the beach and explore ways to help the environment.

They will meet at the day use picnic area and begin a short hike down the beach and through the dunes, patrolling for turtles on this easy, beach hike. Families, groups, and pets on a leash are welcome.

Where: Day use picnic area to begin
Who: Park Ranger Lisa Reznicek is inviting everyone to join

Before you can join us:
• Park entry fee paid before trip (park permit on vehicle)
• All children must be accompanied by an adult

What to expect:
• Great family fun for all ages.
• Prepared for physical activity
• Small group instruction and guide
• 1 hour program of games, activities, and short hike
• Restrooms available
• Camera-worthy shots of a great Texas beach
• NOTE: sea turtles may not be present on the beach during our event, but we need your help to look for them.