Houston Events July 4, 2009
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| Exhibits 496994 | The Cinema of George LucasThe exhibit features nearly 50 props, costumes, and awards from George Lucas's blockbuster films, including Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and American Graffiti. A special section of the exhibit, Live the Adventure, gives visitors the opportunity to shoot, run, and climb their way through scenes from some of these movies. 281.244.2100 http://www.spacecenter.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/20/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: During Center hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 495167 | Dinosaurs Alive!The outdoor exhibit features more than 20 life-like animatronic dinosaurs, including a full-size Tyrannosaurus Rex. 800.582.4673 http://www.moodygardens.org Ongoing Daily 6/6/09 - 8/16/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: 10am-6pm Cost: $5.95; Children (2 & under) free |
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| Exhibits 420074 | Amy Blakemore: Photographs 1988-2008The exhibit features the photographs of Houston-based artist Amy Blakemore, ranging from early black-and-white street photographs to lushly colored portraits and landscapes. 713.639.7300 http://www.mfah.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/9/09 - 9/13/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 414056 | Terra Cotta WarriorsTerra Cotta Warriors: Guardians of China's First Emperor includes a sample of the Eighth Wonder of the Ancient World: 20 of the life-like, life-size clay warriors created as protectors of the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, in the third century BC. The exhibit also features more than 100 other artifacts from the emperor's vast necropolis, including a suit of armor, pendants, and ritual objects. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended; tickets include admission to the permanent exhibit halls. 713.639.4629 http://www.hmns.org Ongoing Daily 5/22/09 - 10/18/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular hours Cost: Adults $30; Seniors & Children (3-11) $24; Members $15 |
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| Exhibits 412814 | Genghis KhanThe special exhibition explores the innovation, technological mastery, engineering marvels, and cultural sophistication of the world's greatest conqueror, Genghis Khan. The exhibit features interactive role-playing activities; wrap-around screen films; artisans, musicians, dancers, and singers from Mongolia; and treasures and artifacts from a host of Chinese and Mongolian museums. Tickets include admission to the permanent exhibit halls. 713.639.4629 http://www.hmns.org Ongoing Daily 2/27/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: During regular hours Cost: Adults $22; Seniors & Children (3-11) $18 |
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| Exhibits 493040 | How People Make ThingsThe special exhibit, inspired by the factory tour segments from the Mister Rogers' Neighborhood television series, offers hands-on activities using real factory tools and machines to create objects with four manufacturing processes - molding, cutting, deforming, and assembly. 713.522.1138 http://www.cmhouston.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/13/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-12 Time: During regular hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 509201 | Facing MarsThe special exhibit explores the challenges and possibilities of human space travel to the Red Planet through a variety of interactive activities. 713.521.1515 http://www.thehealthmuseum.org Ongoing Daily 5/30/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: During regular hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 354198 | Dr. Seuss Wants You!Although best known for his children's books written under the name "Dr. Seuss," Theodor Geisel served as chief political cartoonist for a New York newspaper from 1941-1943 and created more than 400 editorial cartoons. Dr. Seuss Wants You! features some of these serious and unexpected works. 713.942.8000 http://www.hmh.org Ongoing Daily 9/26/08 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-19 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 515108 | Texas Heat Music & Arts FestivalThe festival features live performances by indie, rock, and dance music artists, food booths, and refreshments, rain or shine. Visit the website for a complete lineup of performers. http://texashe... icfestival.com Ongoing Daily 7/4/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: 12n-10pm Cost: $15 |
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| Films 514144 | Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG)Variety the Children's Charity presents a private screening of the new animated feature film Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs exclusively for families raising children with special needs. Seating is limited, but advance tickets are not available - so be sure to arrive early. 832.593.6684 http://www.studiomoviegrill.com 7/4/09 Ages: 5-18 Time: 11am Cost: Adults regular admission; Children free |
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| Films 141616 | Cry Baby MatineeFirst-run, grown-up films are featured for parents with their little ones. Lights are kept dimmed, the sound is turned down, and baby changing tables are available. 713.225.1470 http://www.ang... on/events.asp Ages: All Ages Time: 11:45am Cost: Adults $7.75; Children (under 5) free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 515527 | Independence: Tour of America FestivalMECA hosts a multicultural festival with a great view of downtown Houston's fireworks show. Festivities include live music and dance performances. 713.802.9403 http://www.meca-houston.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 4pm-11pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 508093 | Independence Day Rocket LaunchThe Houston Museum of Natural Science presents a launch of model rockets made by Boy Scouts in workshops at the museum. The event takes place in the parking lot outside the Rice football stadium. 713.639.4629 http://www.hmns.org 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 437941 | Fireworks at KemahKemah's July 4th fireworks show over Galveston Bay is one of the area's largest, and can also be viewed from waterfront spots in Seabrook and Clear Lake. 281.334.9880 http://www.kemahboardwalk.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 9:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 505547 | Freedom Rings 2009The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra presents an all-American holiday celebration, featuring Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever, the National Anthem, and more. 281.276.9642 fbso@fbso.org http://www.fbso.org 7/4/09 Ages: 3-18 Time: 5pm-6:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 505006 | The Woodlands Fourth of July ParadeThe annual parade includes fire engines, clowns, floats, horses, and much more. The parade winds through Market Street; visit the website for complete route. http://markets... ewoodlands.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 9am Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 505008 | Friendswood's Fourth of JulyThe 114th annual Friendswood Fourth of July celebration kicks off with a parade at 10am, starting at FM 518 and Heritage Drive and heading to Stevenson Park, where daytime festivities include rides, games, food, live entertainment, and more. Evening activities at Centennial Park include live music and a fireworks show at about 9:20pm. Public parking not available at Centennial; visit the website for shuttle info. http://www.ci.friendswood.tx.us 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Daytime 10am-3:30pm; Evening 7:30pm-9:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 505009 | July 4th Celebration at Children's MuseumKids can celebrate Independence Day by making their own pretend fireworks and other patriotic-themed crafts, and then joining a drum line parade led by the Lone Star Steppers, a 12-piece drum corps. 713.522.1138 http://www.cmhouston.org 7/4/09 Ages: 0-12 Time: During regular hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Holiday Seasonal 505010 | Galveston's July 4th Parade and CelebrationThe Fourth of July parade begins outside the Galveston Railroad Museum on 25th Street, then heads south and winds its way through historic downtown Galveston. Visit the website for complete route. The parade is followed by a celebration inside the Railroad Museum, featuring live music, refreshments, and free admission to the exhibits. 888.GAL.ISLE http://www.galveston.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 504817 | Red, Hot, and Blue FestivalThe Woodlands celebrates July 4th with its 12th annual Red, Hot, and Blue Festival, which features games, food booths, live entertainment, and a fireworks spectacular. 281.363.2447 http://www.tow... com/redhotblue 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 6pm-10pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 503942 | Freedom over TexasThe City of Houston's official July 4th celebration features live music and a Kids' Zone with free rides, games, hands-on activities, face painting, and stage shows. The night culminates, of course, with a fireworks spectacular. Visit the website for street closure information. 713.247.3500 http://www.houstontx.gov/july4 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 4pm-10pm; Fireworks 9:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 510375 | Backyard BBQ and July 4th CelebrationLaCenterra invites families to enjoy live music, clowns, and a fireworks display. Food and beverages are available for purchase; picnic baskets, blankets, and lawn chairs are permitted. Fireworks begin at 9:15pm. 281.395.5533 http://www.lacenterra.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 5pm-9:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 505012 | Bayou Bend's July Fourth CelebrationFamilies are invited to enjoy historical performers, crafts, activities, and refreshments - and the opportunity to sign a Texas-sized reproduction of the Declaration of Independence. 713.639.7750 http://www.mfah.org/bayoubend 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 1pm-5pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 500923 | Summer Symphony Nights and Fireworks ShowThe Houston Symphony presents its annual Independence Day concert at Miller, complete with patriotic tunes and a fireworks spectacular. Free reserved tickets for covered seating are available at the box office 11:30am-1pm on the day of each performance; remaining tickets are released one hour before curtain. Open lawn seating is plentiful. 281.373.3386 http://www.mil... oortheatre.com 7/4/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 8:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 505014 | Detective Days: The Case of the Missing TreesBayou Bend hosts an series of educational Detective Days programs during the summer. Kids are provided with clues and then search for 10 special trees hiding amidst a thousand in the gardens and surroundings. (Note: The program is put on hold on July 4, when Bayou Bend hosts a free Independence Day celebration.) 713.639.7750 http://www.mfah.org/bayoubend Ongoing Daily except Mon 6/2/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-10 Time: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1pm-4pm Cost: Adults $5; Children (12 & under) free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 505015 | Detective Days: On the Trail of the Evolving PlantBayou Bend hosts an series of educational Detective Days programs during the summer. Kids ages 10 and up can take a trip through time by tracking woodland and garden vegetation back to the age of the dinosaurs. (Note: The program is put on hold on July 4, when Bayou Bend hosts a free Independence Day celebration.) 713.639.7750 http://www.mfah.org/bayoubend Ongoing Daily except Mon 6/2/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-14 Time: Tue-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1pm-4pm Cost: Adults $5; Children (12 & under) free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 144198 | StargazingThe Observatory's 14-inch, 18-inch, and 36-inch telescopes are available for visitors to view the stars, planets, and more. Call ahead or check the website for cloud forecast. 979.553.3400or281.242.3055 http://www.hmn... vatory.asp?r=1 Ongoing Each Sat 8/12/06 - 8/12/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: 3pm-10pm Cost: Telescope viewing $2-$3;<br>Park entrance: Adults $4; Children (12 and under) free |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 188408 | Bearing Witness: A Community RemembersAuthentic film footage, artifacts, photographs, and documents show life in pre-war Europe, during the Nazi movement, and after the Holocaust. The exhibit includes a very rare and poignant collection of children's shoes recovered from a concentration camp in Poland, and an authentic World War II rail car of the type used to transport people to the concentration camps. 713.942.8000 http://www.hmh.org Ongoing Daily 2/16/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 165247 | Gem VaultThe Lester and Sue Smith Gem Vault, a new permanent exhibit hall, features cut and polished jewels, including dazzling examples of diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, aquamarine, and more. The centerpiece is a 1,869-carat natural emerald crystal, the largest ever recovered in North America. 713.639.4629 http://www.hmns.org Ongoing Daily 11/17/06 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: During Museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission to the permanent exhibition halls |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 113124 | Cockrell Butterfly Center & Hall of EntomologyThe butterfly exhibit is a three-story glass structure that showcases hundreds of live butterflies in a naturalistic rainforest setting, where butterflies flutter among - and occasionally land on - visitors strolling the paths or relaxing on benches. The Brown Hall of Entomology contains several live insects from around the world, as well as interactive displays. A children's room provides a nice quiet spot for parents to sit and for kids to use their imaginations - on hand are books, puzzles, games, tables and chairs, soft benches, insect puppets, and a giant beehive for kids to crawl through and clamber upon. 713.639.4629 http://www.hmns.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Adults $8; Seniors and children (3-11) $6, (under 3) free |
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| Ongoing Workshops 114830 | Crafts for KidsStaff members guide kids through entertaining, creative activities at the arts and crafts table every Sat. Parents are welcome to join in, or take the opportunity to shop. Themes and projects vary weekly. Also takes place at the store's Friendswood and Conroe locations. 713.355.1893 http://www.lakeshorelearning.com Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: 11am-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Other Events 509716 | Borders Kids' Summer Reading ChallengeKids can hit the books this summer by taking part in Borders Kids' Summer Reading Challenge. Children pick up Challenge Forms at participating Borders locations, read eight books, list them on the form, and return the form to Borders in exchange for a coupon for one $4.99 Reading Challenge item. Details are available online. http://www.bordersstores.com Ongoing Daily 6/16/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-12 Time: During business hours Cost: Unknown |
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| Other Events 498475 | Farmers Market at LaCenterraThe market is open every Sat, rain or shine, featuring locally grown produce, baked goods, meats, crafts, and more. 281.533.0340 farmersmarket@lacenterra.com http://www.far... lacenterra.com Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 8am-12n Cost: Unknown |
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| Other Events 143706 | Midtown Farmers' MarketOpen rain or shine, the farmers' market features produce, chocolates, flowers, organic pastries, and much more. On the second Saturday of each month, the market also includes local crafts vendors with handmade jewelry, pottery, soaps, and furniture. http://www.tafia.com/mfm.html Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 8am-12n; Jul-Aug 8am-11am Cost: Unknown |
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| Other Events 123527 | Bayou City Farmers' MarketUrban Harvest hosts a weekly farmers' market featuring fresh produce, eggs, cheese, coffee, honey, and more from the greater Houston area's local farmers. http://www.urbanharvest.org Ongoing Each Sat; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 8am-12n Cost: Moderate. Bring cash. |
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| Other Events 123530 | Houston Farmers MarketSee what's fresh at this week's farmer's market - produce, eggs, cheese, coffee, flowers, and more. Tuesdays at Rice University; Saturdays in the Heights. http://www.hou... mersmarket.com Ongoing Each Tue, Sat; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Tue 3:30pm-7pm; Sat 9am-1pm Cost: Moderate. Bring cash. |
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| Shows 500729 | Curt Miller Magic & Comedy ShowThe Vegas-style magic show features large-scale illusions with a dash of comedy. Audience participants disappear, levitate, and break up into pieces. Advance tickets available online. 409.683.4105 http://www.moodytickets.com Ongoing Daily 7/1/09 - 7/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: 1pm & 7pm Cost: Adults $11-$25; Children $9-$20 |
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| Shows 382317 | Alice in WonderlandA musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale. Note: No performances on Fri-Sat, Jul 3-4. 713.682.5044 http://www.expresstheatre.com Ongoing Each Fri, Sat 6/12/09 - 7/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-12 Time: Fri 11am; Sat 2pm Cost: $8 |
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| Shows 371183 | The WizThe Tony Award-winning musical based on The Wizard of Oz is filled with rock, gospel, and soul music. 713.520.0055 http://www.ensemblehouston.org Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 6/25/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: Thu 7:30pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 3pm Cost: $15-$35 |
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| Shows 360621 | The Little MermaidA live stage adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale. Reservations are recommended. 713.726.1219 http://www.companyonstage.org Ongoing Each Sat 6/27/09 - 7/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-11 Time: 11am & 1:30pm Cost: $8 |
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| Shows 265897 | ComedySportzComedySportz is a live, competitive improv comedy show with plenty of audience participation. The comedy is kept clean and appropriate for families. 713.868.1444 http://www.com... rtzhouston.com Ongoing Each Fri, Sat 11/2/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-18 Time: 8pm Cost: Adults $16; Seniors & Students $14 |
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