5 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
Waugh bats
Did you know it’s baby-bat season? Check out the young Mexican free-tailed bats of the Waugh Bridge bat colony taking some of their first flights. When: at dusk nightly Where: corner of Waugh and Allen Parkway Information: buffalobayou.org
Home show
Learn about the latest in outdoor kitchen design and home technology at this event at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center. The show will feature an organic-gardening stage, a farmers market and beer and wine tastings. When: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Where: 1601 Lake Robbins, The Woodlands Tickets: $9, free for ages 12 and younger; woodlandsshows.com
Heroes make a splash
It’s American Heroes Week at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island. Police, firefighters, EMTs and members of the military get into the water park for free, and tickets are half-price for their immediate family members. When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Aug. 30 (full park open only on the two weekends) Where: 2026 Lockheed, Galveston Tickets: regularly $50.99; $40.99 ages 3-11; schlitterbahn.com
Sunset pontoon cruise
Observe wildlife on Armand Bayou on this relaxing and educational cruise that departs Bay Area Park. Ages 5 and older only. Reservations required. When: 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday Where: 7500 Bay Area Blvd. Tickets: $20, $15 for children; 281-474-2551; abnc.org
Free outdoor movie
It’s the last Saturday before school starts. Grab a blanket and head to Central Green Park for a showing of “The Princess and the Frog.” Graceful oldschool animation and a catchy score are hallmarks of this fun retelling of the “Frog Prince.” When: 8 p.m. Saturday Where: 23501 Cinco Ranch, Katy Information: drafthouse. com