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FITNESS IN THE PARK – DISCOVERY HOOP DANCE
Sundays through June 29 Have a blast while burning calories. 10:30 – 11:30 am. Free.
HOUSTON AUDUBON SOCIETY Jun 18 Soar into the world of birds and discover how amazing our feathered friends truly are. This program features live birds, lots of hands-on activities, bird songs and dance, fun books and much more! Great for all ages. Free.1 pm. GYMBOREE Jun 21, 28; Jul 6, 13 Storytime presentation with bubbles, finger puppets, and parachute activities. Free. 10:30 am. Free. TEXAS SNAKES AND MORE Jun 25 Educational program about snakes. Children can touch a variety of non-venomous snakes. Free. 1 pm. YOUNG WRITERS WORKSHOPS Saturdays in Jun Writers in the Schools, HPL Express and Discovery Green team up to offer Houston’s only free and open writing workshop for kids. Free. 10:3011:30 am. HOUSTON ZOO MOBILE Jul 2 The world is full of different cool animals. This program discusses the basics of living things and talks about the unique coverings and other traits of each group. Free. 1 pm. JUNGLE JIM Jul 9 Insects from all over the world, large live animals, a collection of preserved animals and lots of snakes. Free. 1 pm. FERRETS AT HPL EXPRESS Jul 9 Members of the Houston Area Ferret Association bring a variety of ferrets to interact with children. Free. 1 pm. ABUBAKR KOUYATE AT HPL EXPRESS Jul 9 Storytelling and drumming. Free. 3 pm. WII GAMING AT HPL EXPRESS Fri-Sun through Jul 31 Come and test your skills and enjoy all the fun and excitement of Wii gaming. Free. 1 pm.
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CRAFT TIME FOR KIDS AT HPL EXPRESS Wed-Sun through Jul 31 Craft time can bring together all members of the family. Limited supply, please call 832.393.1375. Free. 3 pm.
Independence Day! Colombian foods, drinks, arts and crafts and an atmosphere fun for the entire family. The main stage will be playing the great sounds of Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Vallenato and more. Noon - 10 pm. Tickets $15 presale; $20 gate.
EVENTS PRESENTED BY… Discovery Green welcomes these public events to the park. Ticket prices may apply.
JULYDOSCOPE - CINEMA ARTS FESTIVAL HOUSTON Jul 30 Mid-summer kaleidoscope of film, music and dance performances, art walk and roller skating. 6-10 pm. screening of Xanadu at 8:20 pm. Free. cinemartsociety.org.
KPRC COMMIT FOR LIFE BLOOD DRIVE Jun 24-25 Help save lives with KPRC Local 2 as they host a blood drive with the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to help ensure an adequate blood supply during the summer. Individuals who donate or attempt to donate and credit Channel 2 will receive a commemorative blood drive T-shirt. Free. 1-7 pm. TARGET’S GIANT SPRINKLER Jun 24-26 Discovery Green will be home to a supersized sprinkler as part of Target’s mission to Make Summer Funner. Just bring a swimsuit to Discovery Green’s Jones Lawn.11 am-7 pm. Free. UNIVISION COPA AMERICA VIEWING PARTY Jul 12 Watch the rematch of Mexico vs. Uruguay in the quarterfinal of South America’s Copa America. 6:30 pm. Free. COLOMBIAN FESTIVAL Jul 17 Celebrate Colombia’s and Venezuelan’s
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL Aug 6-7 The Houston International Jazz Festival presents the most exciting Jazz artists from around the world, bringing a diverse mix of styles to Houston. It has established its place among notable events as thousands of loyal fans turn out for smooth Jazz at Discovery Green. 4-10 pm. Tickets $25/$35 presale; $30/$40 at gate. jazzeducation.org. New events are added frequently. Sign up at discoverygreen.com for their weekly email newsletter to learn about all the activities at the park each week. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome; food, beer and wine are available at the Lake House. No glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages, please. Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney, 713.400.7336. discoverygreen.com