Want to know what's happening in Missouri City and Sugar Land at the start of the summer? Check out these five events in the area that take place in June and July. This list is not comprehensive.

Summer of Sound

Throughout June until Fourth of July weekend, Oyster Creek Park hosts live performances each Saturday night. Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and shop with local vendors.

• June 1-July 6, 7-10 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 4033 Hwy. 6 S., Sugar Land
• www.sugarlandtx.gov

Juneteenth Celebration

Nonprofit Missouri City Juneteenth Celebration Foundation—organized by late Missouri City council member Don Smith—celebrates the June 19, 1865, freedom announcement to 250,000 enslaved Black Americans in Galveston Bay, Texas. The two-day music festival at Hunters Glen Park features musicians Triple Threat, Alexander O’Neal, and Step Rideau and the Zydeco Outlaws.

• June 14, 6-11 p.m.; June 15, 7-11 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 1340 Independence Blvd., Missouri City
• www.mcjcf.com

Father's Day Pioneer Gun Class

Celebrate Father’s Day with a gun class at the historic George Ranch. Attendees will learn to load and shoot replica flintlocks and percussion rifles that date back to the Alamo in three different classes.

• June 15, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
• $25 (adults), $15 (ages 5-18), free (age 4 and younger)
• 10215 FM 762, Richmond
• www.georgeranch.org

Make Music Day

In honor of the global day of music, Sugar Land’s Civic Arts division will host this all-day live music event at Sugar Land Town Square.

• June 21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land
• www.makemusicday.org/sugarland

Red, White and Boom

This Independence Day celebration takes place at The Crown Festival Park in Sugar Land. It features activities for residents of all ages, including live music, food and drinks, photo stations, carnival games, inflatables and concludes with a fireworks show.

• July 4, 5-9 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 18355 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land
• www.sugarlandtx.gov