FAMILY FUN
KAMINARI TAIKO PERFORMS AT ASIA SOCIETY TEXAS CENTER’S COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT EVENT ON SATURDAY.
Smitty’s Day
Wade Smith brings in former NFL players, high school and collegiate athletes, professional cheerleaders, authors, musicians and artists to lead kids grades K-6 through a variety of activities. When: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday Where: Moody Park, 3725 Fulton Details: wadesmithfoundation.org
Clayton Anderson
Astronaut Clayton Anderson will read from his recently published children’s book, “A Is for Astronaut,” followed by a Q&A session for aspiring astronauts and a book signing.
When: 11 a.m. Saturday Where: Barnes & Noble River Oaks, 2030 W. Gray Details: stores.barnesandnoble.com
Simulator Bay
Experience the Redbird Simulator, part of the Lone Star Flight Museum’s Aviation Learning Center.
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, noon-3 p.m. Sunday
Where: 11551 Aerospace Ave. Details: $9.95-$14.95; lonestarflight.org
Water Play at Kinder Lake
Leisurely kayak around Kinder Lake at Discovery Green. Children must be signed in by a parent or guardian, a life jacket will be provided. Don’t forget to wear clothes you don’t mind getting wet.
When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney
Details: $5; discoverygreen.com
Back-to-School Bash
Event features face painting, balloon artists, interactive activities and a fashion show in partnership with MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital. When: Noon-2 p.m. Saturday Where: Galleria Mall, between Nordstrom and Macy’s, 5085 Westheimer
Details: mdanderson.org/galleria