Whether you stay at home or plan a trip, the important thing is to enjoy the summer vacation. Students have finished the school year and it is time to look for activities to enjoy. The important thing is to do it safely for everyone in the family.
In Houston there are endless activities that can be carried out during this free time, whether on weekdays or on the weekend.
If you are looking for outdoor activities, at various points within the city there are parks or spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Discovery Green Park is one of Houston’s favorite parks. Yes, many prefer to head out in the evening due to the warm Houston heat that is already here. This space offers the event “Park After Dark,” held on Thursdays in June; there you can enjoy illuminated fountains, the toy cart “Rocket Dog” and outdoor games and watch the sunset, just in time to join the online dances and DJ sessions once the sun goes down.
One of the newer places is Levy Park, an ideal spot for families looking for free activities. On its official page they announce that every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., the “Family Storytime” combines a great book with a creative craft project and includes the materials.
To enjoy a cultural touch, the Houston Grand Opera presents “Storybook Opera” on June 6 and July 11, an event in which professional singers transform classic tales into a 30-minute musical adventure. But if you’re seeking practical and participatory fun, mark your calendar for August 15, the date on which “Young Audiences of Houston” will offer an interactive workshop that spans dance, theater, and visual arts.
In another popular area of the city, Hermann Park kicks off the day with “Zoolates” at the Houston Zoo between June 20 and August 15, for a unique Pilates session among the animals.
Then you can head to Miller Outdoor Theatre to attend its legendary free performances on the hill. On June 19 the “Juneteenth Culture Fest” is celebrated, with the participation of Maze and Chanté Moore; meanwhile, the Houston Shakespeare Festival begins on July 30 with “The Tempest” and “The Comedy of Errors.”
The Orange Show Monument is a creation of a Houston mailman that extols the virtues of his favorite fruit. This outdoor monument, spanning 3,000 square feet, features a labyrinthine design and includes an oasis, a wishing well, a pond, a stage, a museum, a gift shop and several elevated platforms.
It was built entirely by a single person, the late Jefferson Davis McKissack, from 1956 to its completion in 1979. Its structure is made of concrete, brick, steel and found objects, such as gears, tiles, wagon wheels, mannequins, tractor seats and statuettes.
The monument invites visitors of all ages to follow McKissack’s theories, which link health and longevity with good nutrition, hard work and the consumption of oranges. The Orange Show is one of the most important folk art environments in the United States. So enjoy the summer in Houston.
