FAMILY FUN
DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM
Part attraction, part restaurant, the 500,000-gallon Downtown Aquarium complex is a multifunctional destination that features a Ferris wheel, touch pools, Shark Voyage, a white tiger exhibit and a restaurant.
When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. SundayThursday and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday
Where: 410 Bagby
Details: $3.99-$22.99; aquariumrestaurants.com/ downtownaquariumhouston
DRAGONS AT THE HOUSTON ZOO
Exhibit takes guests through an enchanted forest filled with magical, animatronic creatures of the air, land and sea. Guests of all ages are invited to experience the thrill of seeing these mythical beasts move, roar and even breathe smoke.
When: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, through Sept. 7
Where: 6200 Hermann Park
Drive
Details: $17.95-$22.95; houstonzoo.org
EPIC ADVENTURE
A hands-on interactive scavenger hunt throughout the Children’s Museum Houston. Participants will claim their “Epic Adventure Pack,” explore “Adventure Zones” on a one-way trail and collect clues at each zone to decode a secret, meet the museum’s virtual learning educators, solve the code and claim a reward.
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday
Where: 1500 Binz
Details: $10-$12; cmhouston.org
DIVERCITY PROJECT MUSIC SERIES
Market Square Park’s new virtual music series showcases Houston’s diverse cultural landscape through original compositions. This show spotlights Latin music, with a guest performance by Jesus Pacheco. In partnership with Houston Brass Quintet and Houston Arts Alliance. Performance available via livestream on Downtown Houston Facebook and Instagram pages.
When: 1 p.m. June 13
Details: Free; marketsquarepark.com
VIRTUAL DROP-IN EXPERIENCE: FASHION OF NATURE
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston presents hands-on activities to do at home. This week’s project teaches participants how to transform leaves, flowers and other organic materials into crowns, bracelets and
other wearable works of art.
When: 1-4 p.m. June 13
Details: Free; camh.org/event/fashion-nature-virtual-drop-experience
STREAM CONCERTS: SWIMWEAR DEPARTMENT
Four-piece concept band Swimwear Department performs dancable punk-rock songs about swimming pools and shopping at the mall. You can catch the performance when it premieres on the Discovery Green Facebook page.
When: 7 p.m. June 18
Details: facebook.com/DiscoveryGreenHouston
VIRTUAL BLANKET BINGO
Market Square Park brings back a virtual version of one of their most popular seasonal events, Blanket Bingo, hosted by Mills McCoin. There will be fun surprises and the chance to win $50 gift cards to popular restaurants in downtown Houston.
When: 7-9 p.m. June 18
Details: marketsquarepark.com
GALVESTON
GALVESTON ISLAND HISTORIC PLEASURE PIER
Featuring waterfront fun and entertainment, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier features family-oriented attractions, including rides, midway games, a wide selection of food venues and retail shops.
When: Noon- 8 p.m. MondayThursday, noon-10 p.m. FridaySaturday and noon-9 p.m. Sunday
Where: 2501 Seawall Blvd.
Details: $19.99-$26.99; pleasurepier.com
KEMAH BOARDWALK
The Kemah Boardwalk, which overlooks Galveston Bay, showcases themed restaurants, retail shops and amusement rides for the whole family.
When: Noon- 8 p.m. MondayThursday, noon-10 p.m. FridaySaturday and noon-9 p.m. Sunday
Where: 215 Kipp
Details: $18.99-$39.99; kemahboardwalk.com
PALM BEACH
Moody Garden’s attraction, which will open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer, features a lazy river, wave pool, tower slides, a splashpad and Aquarium Adventure. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, capacity will be limited to 400 people. Guests are encouraged to arrive early at the Palm Beach ticket window to get a ticket and get in line, as
entry will be provided on a firstcome, first-served basis.
When:10 a.m.-6 p.m. FridaySunday
Where: 1 Hope Blvd.
Details: $20-$26; moodygardens.com.org
KATY
TYPHOON TEXAS
Typhoon Texas is officially open for the summer. Featured attractions include the Tidal Wave Bay, Lone Star Racers, Lazy T River and Monster Storms. The water park operates by reservation-only to ensure crowds are within capacity limits and has added decals throughout the park to help visitors maintain social distance while in line for an attraction and at its food and beverage outlets.
When: Visit website for reservation availability
Where: 555 Katy Fort Bend Road
Details: $44.99; typhoontexas.com.org
THE WOODLANDS
WOODLANDS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
The Woodlands Children’s Museum reopens with new summer hours and reserved timed sessions. Following the current 50 percent social-distancing capacity guidelines, they will offer four 1.5-hour sessions
Where: 9-10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m., 1:30-3 p.m. and 3:45-5:15 p.m. Monday through Saturday, starting June 15
Details: woodlandschildrens museum.org