School is back in session in many areas but there is still time to enjoy the summer this weekend with a few local events, including a movie in the park on Friday night and free sports clinics at the YMCA of Greater Houston.
Friday
Residents can attend a movie and enjoy a snack at
Collins Park on Friday. Dusk. Free. Collins Park, 6727 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 281-353-4196.
www.hcp4.net/p4movies
Saturday and Sunday
The
Luau Cruise Craze benefits the Alzheimer’s Association at Conservatory at Champion Forest. Participants can purchase raffle tickets for a $1,000 Carnival Cruise voucher. The event also features live music and offers Hawaiian-themed beverages. Reservations are required. $5 (per raffle ticket). 12:30-2:30 p.m. 8215 Cypresswood Drive, Spring. 281-378-6069.
www.conservatoryseniorliving.com
YMCA of Greater Houston offers a free sports sampler this weekend to encourage children to be physically active. Children ages 5 to 12 can participate in up to three 45-minute clinics including baseball, soccer, volleyball, basketball and NFL flag football as well as sample what the YMCA has to offer this fall. The sampler is available at all Greater Houston area YMCAs. Free. Times vary (Fri.-Sat.). 19915 Hwy. 249, Houston. 281-469-1481.
www.ymcahouston.org
Jesse H. Jones Nature Center holds a reptile open house this weekend, featuring pythons, frogs and other reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Staff and volunteers will be available to educate visitors about the animals. Free. 1-4 p.m. Jesse H. Jones Park, 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble. 281-446-8588.
www.hcp4.net/community/parks/jones