FAMILY FUN
SPACE CENTER HOUSTON
The facility originally was supposed to reopen July 1 but that was pushed to July 19. New health safeguards are in place.
Details: $24.95-$29.95; Tickets are timed for staggered entry to the museum. While children under three years old receive free admission, they still need a timed admission ticket. Guests can select tickets for every hour from when the center opens until 2 p.m.; spacecenter.org/ reopening
YOUNG AUDIENCES OF HOUSTON: SONIDOS SINCOPADOS!
Celebrate the musical styles and traditions of Latin and Brazilian percussion with celebrated artist Jorge Orta.
When: 1-2:30 p.m. July 18
EXPLORE ASIA: CULTURE CAMP FOR KIDS
During the daily Zoom meeting, campers will interact in real time with an education staff member who will teach about the Silk Road through interactive activities, stories and games.
When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 20-24 Details: $100-$125; asiasociety.org/texas
THE LIFE & ART OF SAMUEL BAK
As a part of the Holocaust Museum Houston’s workshop, participants will take part in a virtual tour of the Samuel Bak Art Gallery; analyze Holocaust art using interactive activities that support the integration of social studies, English language arts and finearts concepts.
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM HOUSTON: FREE FAMILY NIGHT
Reserve your timed tickets, mask up and experience an Epic Adventure at the Children’s Museum Houston. From minds-on exhibits to experiments, bilingual storytime and more.
When: 5-8 p.m. July 23 Where: 1500 Binz
Details: $10-$12; cmhouston.org
LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM
The aerospace museum displays more than 24 historically significant aircraft and many artifacts related to the history of flight. Where: 11551 Aerospace Details: $9.95-$14.95;
GALVESTON 1892 BISHOP’S PALACE SELF-GUIDED TOUR
Architectural historians list the 1892 Bishop’s Palace as one of the most significant Victorian residences in the country.
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, visit website for reservation availability
Where: 1402 Broadway Avenue J
Details: $9-$14; galvestonhistory.org/ sites/1892-bishops -palace
GALVESTON ISLAND HISTORIC PLEASURE PIER
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. Monday-Thursday, noon-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon-9 p.m. Sunday
Where: 2501 Seawall Blvd.
Details: $19.99-$26.99; pleasurepier.com
KEMAH BOARDWALK
Kemah Boardwalk showcases themed restaurants, retail shops and amusement rides for the whole family.
When: Noon-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, noon-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon-9 p.m. Sunday
Where: 215 Kipp
Details: $18.99-$39.99; kemahboardwalk.com
RAINFOREST PYRAMID
Moody Garden’s attraction offers an up-close and interactive experience with endangered plants and animals.
When: Visit website for reservation availability
Where: 1 Hope Blvd.
Details: $23-$29; moodygardens.com
KATY TYPHOON TEXAS
The water park operates by reservation only to ensure crowds are within capacity limits.
When: Visit website for reservation availability
Where: 555 Katy Fort Bend Road
Details: $44.99; typhoontexas.com
SUGAR LAND FORT BEND CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER
Visitors will go on an Epic Adventure scavenger hunt to earn the prized “gold” coin and become charter members of the Adventure Society.
When: Visit website for reservation availability
Where: 198 Kempner
Details: $11-$12; childrensdiscoveryfb.org