Experience a family-friendly showing of Disney’s “Aladdin” in the park and create a monkey craft provided by Harris County Precinct 4 as part of the annual summer movie series. Attendees do not need to register, but guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and snacks. The movie begins at sunset. 7-10 p.m. Free. Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve, 20215 Chasewood Park Drive, Houston. www.hcp4.net/events/p4movies
July 3: Celebrate Independence Day
Celebrate America Summer Fest includes games, face painting, and other arts and crafts. Food trucks will be available. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $10 (at the door), $5 (online presale), free (ages 10 and younger). 11510 FM 1488, Magnolia. 281-850-2158. www.thegrounds1488.com
July 4: See fireworks in Tomball
Celebrate the nation’s birthday with live music by the Mambo Jazz Kings and a firework show at about 9:20 p.m. Tune in to Tomball’s radio station 95.3 FM to hear music synced to the fireworks. 6-10 p.m. Free (admission). 14099 FM 2920, Tomball. 281-222-4775. www.tomballtx.gov
July 4: Attend the July Fourth celebration at Unity Park
The annual celebration includes a children’s bicycle parade beginning at 5:30 p.m. with helmets awarded to first- and second-place winners. Fireworks will start at dusk. Vendors selling food, such as snow cones and waffles, will arrive at 4 p.m., and the Magnolia Police Department will provide electronic fingerprinting for children. 4 p.m. Free (admission). 19450 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia. www.cityofmagnolia.com
July 15: Watch ‘Mulan’ at the park
Enjoy an outdoor showing of Disney’s animated movie “Mulan.” Organizers will provide paper Chinese dragon crafts for children to create. Registration is not required, but moviegoers will need to bring blankets, chairs and food. 7-10 p.m. Free. Burroughs Park, 9738 Hufsmith Road, Tomball. www.hcp4.net/events/p4movies
July 16-18: Catch a performance of ‘West Side Story’
Watch true lovers fight to stay together as gang rivalries threaten to separate them in the musical “West Side Story” produced by National Youth Theater. 7 p.m. (July 16), 2 p.m. (July 17-18), 6 p.m. (July 17). $10. Concordia Lutheran High School, 700 E. Main St., Tomball. www.nationalyouththeater.org/west-side-story-2
July 17: Enjoy waterslides at the Way Family Dojo
Check in to water day at The Way Family Dojo in Magnolia and enjoy waterslides, snow cones and a free martial arts class open to all who sign up on Facebook. Noon-2 p.m. Free. 32818 Tamina Road, Magnolia. 346-345-7100. www.facebook.com/thewayfamilydojo
July 18: Support pets
Enjoy wine, appetizers and music while supporting Abandoned Animal Rescue, a Magnolia-based nonprofit. Artist Bonnie Blue will paint custom wine glasses, yard art or rocks with dogs or cats for orders before July 11. 4-7 p.m. $50. 33400 Wright Road, Magnolia. 281-356-2305. www.aartexas.org
