Outdoor movies
1. Summer Movie Nights in the Park
Harris County Precinct 4 hosts outdoor movies at several Precinct 4 parks throughout June, July and August. Movie titles include "101 Dalmatians" in June, "Frozen" in July and "Lilo & Stitch" in August, according to Precinct 4 information. The events feature a movie, crafts, popcorn and drinks. Guests should bring a blanket or lawn chair. 7 p.m. (activities), movie begins at dusk. Free (admission). www.hcp4.net/p4movies
Bane Park (9600 W. Little York Road, Houston): June 18, July 16, Aug. 13
Burroughs Park (9738 Hufsmith Road, Tomball): June 20, July 18, Aug. 15
Collins Park (6727 Cypresswood Drive, Spring): June 21, July 19, Aug. 16
Doss Park (2500 Frick Road, Houston): July 12
Lindsay/Lyons Park (2310 Atascocita Road, Humble): June 3
Matzke Park (13110 Jones Road, Houston): June 19, July 17, Aug. 14
Pundt Park (4129 Spring Creek Drive, Spring): Aug. 5
2. Bank of America Screen on the Green
Discovery Green hosts outdoor movies at the Fondren Performance Space. Guests can bring blankets and lawn chairs, and leashed pets are welcome. Food, beer and wine are available for purchase, however, no glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages are permitted. Free (admission). Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston. www.discoverygreen.com
June 29: “Mean Girls,” 9-10:30 p.m.
3. Second Saturday at The Depot
The city of Tomball presents a family-friendly event on the second Saturday of each month. The event features activities and a movie at dusk. 6 p.m. Free (admission). Tomball Historic Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm St., Tomball. www.tomballtx.gov
June 8: “Ralph Breaks the Internet"
July 13: “The Grinch"
Aug. 10: “Incredibles 2"
Sept. 14: "Mary Poppins Returns"
4. Movie under the Moon
Sugar Land Town Square hosts outdoor movies throughout the summer, sponsored by First Colony Church of Christ. Lawn chairs are welcome. 8:30-10 p.m. Free (admission). 2181 Hwy. 6, Sugar Land. www.sugarlandtownsquare.com
June 15: “Smallfoot"
July 13: “The Lego Movie 2"
Aug. 10: “Christopher Robin"
5. Movies at Miller
Miller Outdoor Theatre presents free movie nights throughout the summer beginning at 8:30 p.m. www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
June 14: “Crazy Rich Asians"
6. Movie under the Stars
Market Square Park hosts free outdoor screenings in June and July. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. 8:30 p.m. Free (admission). Market Square Park, 301 Milam St., Houston. www.marketsquarepark.com/calendar
June 5: "Little Shop of Horrors"
July 3: "Spaceballs"
7. Movies on The Lawn
The Lawn at Baybrook Mall hosts free outdoor movies this summer for the family to enjoy. Movies are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. 500 Baybrook Mall, Friendswood. www.baybrookmall.com
June 4: "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"
June 18: "The Lego Movie"
July 2: "Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse"
July 16: "Incredibles 2"
Aug. 6: "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them"
Aug. 20: "Zootopia"
Sept. 3: "Dumbo"
Sept. 17: "Wonder Park"
8. Family Movie Night
The Texas Children's Hospital sponsors a family movie night on the last Friday of each month at Levy Park in Houston. Blankets and lawn chairs may be used. 8-10 p.m. Free (admission). 3801 Eastside St., Houston. www.levyparkhouston.org/calendar
May 31: "Home"
June 28: "Lilo & Stitch"
July 26: "Trolls"
Aug. 30: "Solo: A Star Wars Story"
9. Katy Summer Nights
The city of Katy hosts a family-friendly event series this summer featuring a movie screening in the park with complimentary popcorn. Guests may bring blankets, chairs, food and drinks. Dates include June 14, July 12 and Aug. 8. 8 p.m. Free (admission). VFW Park, 6202 George Bush Drive, Katy. http://cityofkaty.com/departments/parks/special-events
Discounted movies
10. Premiere Cinemas Summer '19 Kids Fest
Premiere Cinemas in Pearland and Tomball present a free children’s program this summer, offering free screenings of a different children’s film each Tuesday and Wednesday through Aug. 7. 10 a.m. Free (admission). www.pccmovies.com
Tomball, 28497 Business 249, Tomball
Pearland, 5050 Broadway St., Ste. 10, Pearland
June 4-5: "Secret Life of Pets"
June 11-12: "The Grinch"
June 18-19: "Trolls"
June 25-26: "Paddington"
July 2-3: "Sgt. Stubby"
July 9-10: "Wonder Park"
July 16-17: "The Lego Movie"
July 23-24: "Smallfoot"
July 30-31: "Lorax"
Aug. 6-7: "How to Train Your Dragon 3"
11. Kids Camp
The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema presents movie screenings each Monday through Thursday at noon. The movie series runs from May 27-July 25. Guests can choose their ticket price of $1, $3 or $5, all of which is donated to local nonprofit organizations. Children age 3 and older are allowed with a parent or guardian. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema LaCenterra, 2707 Commercial Center Blvd., Ste. K-100, Katy. www.drafthouse.com
12. Star Cinema Grill
The venue offers lower-priced admission to all movies—excluding holiday periods, special events or 3D films—on Tuesdays. Guests ages 3-5 are only admitted to select G and PG movies. Guests under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Children younger than age 3 are not allowed. $7. www.starcinemagrill.net
Star Cinema Grill, 8920 Fry Road, Cypress. 832-497-5140
Star Cinema Grill, 4811 Hwy. 6, Missouri City. 832-539-2675
Star Cinema Grill, 2000 I-45 N., Conroe. 936-539-6088
Star Cinema Grill, 702 Baybrook Mall, Friendswood. 281-557-9300
Star Cinema Grill, 114 Vintage Park Blvd., Bldg. H, Ste. J, Houston. 713-715-4707
District Theatres (Wednesday specials), 1020 W. NASA Parkway, Ste. 152, Webster. 281-724-8173
13. Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse
Participating Houston-area Cinemark theater locations offer 10 films for children for 10 weeks this summer from May 27-Sept. 8. All films are rated PG. $1 per show, $5 for all 10 shows. Titles, dates and times vary by location. www.cinemark.com/series-events-info-pages/summer-movie-clubhouse-participating-theatres
Cinemark 19 and XD (1030 W. Grand Parkway N., Katy): Wed.-Thu. 9 a.m.
Cinemark Valley Ranch & XD (21750 Valley Ranch Parkway, New Caney): Wed.-Thu. 9:30 a.m.
Cinemark Pearland & XD (3311 Silverlake Village Drive, Pearland): Wed.-Thu. 9:30 a.m.
Cinemark Rosenberg (3420 Vista Drive, Rosenberg): Wed.-Thu. 9:30 a.m.
Cinemark Spring Klein (21440 Kuykendahl Road, Spring): Tue.-Thu. 10 a.m.
Cinemark 17 and XD (1600 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands): Wed.-Thu. 10 a.m.
Cinemark at Market Street 5 (9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 8200, The Woodlands): Mon., Wed.-Thu. 10 a.m.
Cinemark 12 and XD (25720 Hwy. 290, Cypress): Mon.-Thu. 9:30 a.m.
Cinemark Memorial City Mall 16 (310 Memorial City Way, Houston): Wed.-Thu. 9:30 a.m.
Cinemark 18 & XD (201915 Gulf Freeway, Webster): Tue.-Wed. 9:30 a.m.
14. Studio Movie Grill
Various locations of Studio Movie Grill present the Children’s Summer Series, featuring $1 screenings of family-friendly films from May 27-Aug. 30. Titles and availability vary by location and are according to each school district's summer vacation schedule. www.studiomoviegrill.com
City Centre, 822 Town & Country Blvd., Houston. 346-299-6456
Copperfield, 8580 Hwy. 6, Houston. 346-299-6455
Pearland, 8440 S. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston. 346-299-6453
15. Summer Kids Club
ShowBiz Cinemas offers $1 movie screenings this summer. A different children's movie will be shown each week. www.showbizcinemas.com
June 6-Aug. 8: 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, ShowBiz Cinemas, 4811 Canyon Lakes Trace Drive, Humble. 281-441-1612
June 4-Aug. 6: 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, ShowBiz Cinemas, 350 Northpark Drive, Kingwood. 281-358-9134
Live entertainment
16. Town Square Tribute
Sugar Land Town Square hosts live music throughout the summer featuring various artists. 7:30 p.m. Free (admission). 2181 Hwy. 6, Sugar Land. www.sugarlandtownsquare.com
June 8: The Fab 5 (a Beatles tribute band)
July 5: Nightbird (a Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac cover band)
Aug. 30: Baroness: A Queen Tribute
17. Unplugged at Discovery Green
Enjoy an evening of acoustic music from Houston-area performers. Blankets, lawn chairs and leashed pets are welcome. Food, beer and wine are available for purchase. No glass containers or outside alcoholic beverages are allowed. 5-10 p.m. Free (admission). Anheuser-Busch Stage, Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston. www.discovergreen.com
June 16: Los Guerreros de la Musica
18. Thursday concerts
Various performers showcase the best music of the Gulf Coast with family-friendly concerts each Thursday night at the Fondren Performance Space. 7-9:30 p.m. Free (admission). Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston. www.discoverygreen.com
18. Miller Outdoor Theatre
Various daytime performances of dramatic, dance and musical works are scheduled throughout the summer at Miller Outdoor Theatre. Daytime performances are non-ticketed events, and seating is available on a first come, first served basis. Additionally, summer events at Miller Outdoor Theatre include family-friendly concerts, outdoor movies and the Houston Shakespeare Festival. Open seating is available on the hill for ticketed events. Free (admission). www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Notable events:
June 13-14: "Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School," 11 a.m.
Aug. 2-11: Houston Shakespeare Festival, 8:15 p.m.
June 21-22, July 4: ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights, 8:30 p.m.
July 16-21: "Seussical the Musical," 8:15 p.m.
20. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
The venue offers live entertainment throughout the summer with free mezzanine and lawn seating available. Times vary. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 2005 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. www.woodlandscenter.org
Events with free seating available:
May 30: Houston Symphony: "How to Train Your Dragon" in concert, 8 p.m.
June 8: Houston Symphony: An Evening with Frank Sinatra & Ella Fitzgerald, 8 p.m.
July 4: Houston Symphony: Star-Spangled Salute, 8 p.m.
July 25: The United States Army Field Band and Soldier's Chorus, 7 p.m.
Aug. 29: Houston Symphony: "Raiders of the Lost Ark" in concert, 8 p.m.
21. Summer Neighborhood Concert series
The Houston Symphony presents its free summer concert series at various venues throughout the Greater Houston area. Concert selections feature space-themed pieces in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first visit to the moon. An instrument petting zoo begins 45 minutes before the start of the concert. Times vary. Free (admission). www.houstonsymphony.org
June 4: Lily Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 7034 Tierwester St., Houston. 7:30 p.m.
June 5: Morton Ranch High School, 21000 Franz Road, Katy. 8 p.m.
June 6: Dulles High School, 550 Dulles Ave., Sugar Land. 7:30 p.m.
June 7: North Shore Senior High School, 353 N. Castlegory Drive, Houston. 7:30 p.m.
Museums
22. The Woodlands Children’s Museum
The interactive museum is open seven days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The museum will be closed July 4. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Tue.-Sat.), noon-5 p.m. (Sun.), closed Mon. $7 (age 1 and older). The Woodlands Children’s Museum, 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Ste. 280, The Woodlands. 281-465-0955. www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org
23. Houston Museum District
Several museums in downtown Houston offer free admission. www.houmuse.org
Museums offering free admission daily:
Asia Society Texas Center (free admission to the building and Grand Hall exhibition), 1370 Southmore Blvd., Houston
Hours: Tue.-Fri. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Mon.
Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, 5216 Montrose Blvd., Houston
Hours: Tue.-Wed., Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thu. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. noon-6 p.m.; closed Mon.
DiverseWorks, 3400 Main St., Ste. 292, Houston
Hours: Thu.-Sat. noon-8 p.m.
Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, 4848 Main St., Houston
Hours: Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Houston Center for Photography, 1441 W. Alabama St., Houston
Hours: Wed.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., closed Mon.-Tue.
Houston Museum of African American Culture, 4807 Caroline St., Houston
Hours: Wed., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thu. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; closed Sun.-Tue.
The Jung Center, 5200 Montrose Blvd., Houston
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Sun.
Lawndale Art Center, 4912 Main St., Houston
Hours: Wed.-Fri. noon-6 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m., Sun. noon-3 p.m., closed Mon.-Tue.
The Menil Collection, 1533 Sul Ross St., Houston
Hours: Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., closed Mon.-Tue.
Museums offering free admission times:
Children’s Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz St., Houston
Free admission: Thu. 5-8 p.m.
Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto St., Houston
Free admission: noon-4 p.m. last Monday of the month
The Health Museum, 1515 Hermann Drive, Houston
Free admission: Thu. 2-7 p.m.
Holocaust Museum Houston, 9220 Kirby Drive, Houston
Free admission: Sun. noon-5 p.m.
Houston Museum of Natural Science, 5555 Hermann Park Drive, Houston
Free admission: Thu. 2-5 p.m.
The Museum of Fine Arts, 1001 Bissonnet St., Houston
Free admission: Thu. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Other
24. Kids Bowl Free
Various bowling venues throughout the Houston area are participating in the Kids Bowl Free program, offering children two free games of bowling each day of the summer during select hours. Times and dates vary by location. Registration required. www.kidsbowlfree.com
Time to Spare Entertainment (13027 Hwy. 105 E., Conroe): May 15-Aug. 15
Copperfield Bowl (15615 Glen Chase Drive, Houston): May 20-Aug. 10
Emerald Bowl (9307 Boone Road, Houston): May 25-Sept. 1
Max Bowl Humble (2390 Wilson Road, Humble): June 3-Sept. 2
Tomball Bowl (14435 FM 2920, Tomball): May 1-Aug. 31
Times Square Entertainment (402 W. Grand Parkway S., Ste. 110, Katy): April 1-Oct. 31
25. Young Writers Workshop
Writers in the Schools hosts free writing and performance poetry workshops for ages 13-19. Free (admission). The event is held every Saturday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at HPL Express Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney St., Houston. www.discoverygreen.com
