Squeeze in a Few More Weeks of Summer Fun in Houston

Summer is almost over, but there are still a few more weeks to have a little fun. In fact, there’s still a lot to do in Houston in August. Here are just a few events and things to do.

Visit Moody Gardens. There’s always something to do at the beautiful gardens. Currently, there’s a special exhibit running through September called “Forgotten Gateway: Coming to America Through Galveston Island.”

For museum lovers, how about visiting the Contemporary Arts Museum of Houston or the Houston Museum of Natural Science? Both feature some very interesting permanent and visiting exhibits, and admission is fairly cheap. There are even some exhibits that children will find interesting.

Of course, for a day outdoors with the kids, nothing beats the Houston Zoo. There are many different animals featured at the zoo, but through September, the zoo is hosting some very unusual creatures…Dinosaurs! Kids will love meeting the ten animatronic dinosaurs featured in the exhibit up close and personal.

After you visit the past at the zoo, you can blast off to the future at the Space Center Houston. Family members of all ages will enjoy the usual space center activities, but science fiction fans will find the center especially amazing right now. That’s because they are currently hosting a special Star Wars: The Clone Wars exhibit that features blaster training, battle droid adventures, and much more.

Finally, the Back to School Bash at the Children’s Museum of Houston takes place the last week of August (the 22nd through the 28th). There are many different activities kids can engage in, including creating a clothing line out of recycled materials and more.

No matter what you choose to do, make the most out of these last few weeks of summer. If nothing else, at least head outdoors and take a walk around the local park or even your neighborhood. Enjoy the sunshine!