June 16: Play bingo
Champion Forest Baptist Church will host BBQ & Bingo Family Night, during which attendees can enjoy an evening of bingo, games and fun with friends. An assortment of dining options, including barbecue, will be available for purchase from local food trucks.
- 6-8 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Champion Forest Baptist Church, 15555 Stuebner Airline Road, Houston
- 281-440-3800
- www.championforest.org
Local band Texas TNT will perform at Two Mules Tavern serenading patrons with hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s.
- 6-10 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Two Mules Tavern, 100 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
- 281-528-0600
- www.facebook.com/twomules
The Kailee Mills Foundation will host Designer Bag Bingo, during which attendees will have the chance to win coveted prizes, such as Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade and Michael Kors handbags. All proceeds will go to the Kailee Mills Foundation.
- 6:30 p.m.
- $40-$3,000
- Bareback Bar and Icehouse, 19940 1/2 Kuykendahl Road, Spring
- 281-353-7501
- www.kaileemillsfoundation.org
Wild Things Zoofari will bring its live animal show to the Barbara Bush Branch Library, during which attendees will learn about a variety of exotic animals, such as lemurs, kangaroos and skunks.
- 2-3 p.m.
- Free
- Barbara Bush Branch Library, 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
- 832-927-7800
- www.hcpl.net
Northwood Church will host a free community event called Momma-Palooza for moms needing a break. Those interested in attending can expect shopping, free swag, food trucks and activities for kids. Dads are also allowed to attend.
- Noon-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Northwood Church, 7750 Spring Cypress Road, Spring
- 281-376-8787
- www.northwoodspring.com
Join the Brainy Bunch Learning Center for Family Prom Night, at which attendees will enjoy a three-course meal, a photo booth and a dance party.
- 6:30-9 p.m.
- $15-$25
- Brainy Bunch Academy, 16140 Kuykendahl Road, Ste. 128, Houston
- 281-440-0366
- www.brainybunchlearningcenter.com
To kick off summer, Harris County Precinct 3 is organizing an activity to teach kids about sand and build sandcastles. Precinct 3 staff will turn the sand volleyball area at Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve into a learning space for children.
- 8:30-11:30 a.m.
- Free
- Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
- 20215 Chasewood Park Drive, Houston
- 713-274-4299
- www.pct3.com/kmp
In celebration of July Fourth, Hurricane Harbor Splashtown will host a “Slides, Rides and the 4th of July” event, during which guests can enjoy music, specialty food items and fireworks. Children age 2 and younger will receive free admission.
- 11 a.m.-9 p.m. (July 1-2, 4), 11 a.m.-6 p.m. (July 3)
- $39.99 (general admission one-day ticket)
- Hurricane Harbor Splashtown, 21300 I-45, Spring
- 281-355-3300
- www.sixflags.com
At this pond exploration event hosted by Harris County Precinct 3, children can learn about aquatic wildlife and nature.
- 9 a.m.-noon
- Free
- Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve, 20215 Chasewood Park Drive, Houston
- 713-274-4299
- www.pct3.com/kmp
Jazz singer Tianna Hall and The Houston Jazz Band will be performing at Old Town Spring’s Plane & Level for a jazz brunch. Attendees will be able to enjoy wine and tapas while listening to soothing jazz.
- Noon-4 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- Plane & Level, 203 Midway St., Spring
- 346-372-5700
- www.planeandlevel.com
Playhouse 1960
6814 Gant Road, Houston
281-587-8243
www.playhouse1960.com
- “Company” 8 p.m. (July 14-15, 21-22, 28-29), 3 p.m. (July 16, 23, 30). $22-$25
10760 Grant Road, Houston
281-587-6100
www.stageworkshouston.org
- “Misery” 7:30 p.m. (June 16-17, 23-24), 3 p.m. (June 18, 25). $27.50-$37
- “Matilda The Musical” 7:30 p.m. (June 14-15, 20-22, 28-29), 2 p.m. (July 16, 22-23, 29-30). $37.50-$54
Barbara Bush Branch Library
6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
832-927-7800
www.hcpl.net
As part of its Teen Movie Night series, the Barbara Bush Branch Library invites teens to enjoy pizza and snacks while watching a different movie each week. Movies run from roughly 5-7:45 p.m. and are free to attend.
- June 14: “Hunger Games”
- June 21: “High School Musical”
- June 28: “Rogue One”
- July 5: “Black Panther”
- July 12: “Knives Out”