Comicpalooza, Memorial Day events among top picks for family fun in Houston this weekend

Our weekend top picks also include Forever Motown at Miller Outdoor Theatre, Family Movie Night at Levy Park and more.

A group of comic fans dress up for Comicpalooza at George R Brown Convention Center.

Photo: Yi-Chin Lee/Houston Chronicle

This weekend,Comicpaloozacomes to Houston with William Shatner and 'The Boys' andTown Green Parkhosts a Memorial Day Festival with a fireworks display choreographed to patriotic music.

Memorial Day Weekend Adventure Pass

James Gonzalez and Jaime Gonzalez enjoy a ride on the Carousel at the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier in Galveston.

Photo: Courtesy photo

Dive into summer, food and fun with a Weekend Adventure Pass, valid for four days instead of three, at Downtown Aquarium, Kemah Boardwalk and Pleasure Pier.

当:May 26-29

Where:Kemah Boardwalk, 215 Kipp, Kemah; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, 2501 Seawall Blvd., Galveston; Downtown Aquarium-Houston, 410 Bagby

Details:$59.99;tickets.pleasurepier.com

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Run to Remember

People run and walk in Memorial Park beside U.S. flags and plaques with the names of military service members who have perished.

Photo: Marie D. De Jesús/Staff photographer

Families are invited to take a mile-long walk or run along the flag-lined Seymour Lieberman Trail at Memorial Park to honor the memory of service members who died while serving, or as a result of their military service.

当:Run anytime between May 26-29

Where:Eastern Glades Meeting Site

Details:Free;memorialparkconservancy.org

Comicpalooza

Emily Bo, of Pearland, poses with April O'Neil and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles during Comicpalooza.

Photo: Annie Mulligan

Dress up in your favorite hero costume and head downtown for a weekend of cosplay, autographs and all things comics. William Shatner and "The Boys" cast members are among the notable guests.

当:3 p.m.-midnight May 26, 10 a.m.-midnight May 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 28

Where:George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas

Details:Day passes $50-$74, weekend passes $105;comicpalooza.com

Forever Motown

Miller Outdoor Theatre presents Forever Motown.

Photo: Courtesy of Miller Outdoor Theat

Miller Outdoor Theatre welcomes the original Forever Motown cast. The nine all-star performers include Theo Peoples, lead singer of both the Four Tops and the Temptations; Glenn Leonard, former lead singer of the Temptations; and Traci Robinson, former lead singer of the Marvelettes, joined by a live all-star band. You'll hear all of your favorite Motown hits during the production.

当:8:15 p.m. May 26-27

Where:Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive

Details:Free;milleroutdoortheatre.com

Family Movie Night

Levy Park and Texas Children's Hospital Present Family Movie Night.

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Levy Park hosts a free outdoor screening of “Clifford the Big Red Dog.” Outside furniture is not permitted; blankets and park chairs can be used.

当:8:30 p.m. May 26

Where:3801 Eastside

Details:Free;levyparkhouston.org

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Memorial Weekend at Lone Star Flight Museum

Photo: Leslie Plaza Johnson, Freelancer / For the Chronicle

During the weekend, take part in a paper airplane contest at Lone Star Flight Museum, take a NASA Rover tour in the new Space Gallery and learn about astronaut training at the museum's hangar. As part of its Memorial Day celebrations, the museum will offer aircraft and spacecraft tours.

当:10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 27, noon-5 p.m. May 28 and 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. May 29

Where:11551 Aerospace Ave.

Details:$12-$18;lonestarflight.org

SUGAR LAND

Patriotic Concert

Sugar Land Town Square hosts a Patriotic Concert for Memorial Day weekend.

Photo: Sugar Land Town Square

The Exchange Club of Fort Bend will host a Memorial Day weekend concert at Sugar Land Town Square in honor of veterans and fallen heroes.

当:7:30-9:30 p.m. May 28

Where:Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk

Details:Free;sugarlandtownsquare.com

THE WOODLANDS

Memorial Day Festival in The Woodlands

Memorial Day in The Woodlands.

Photo: Courtesy photo

The festival pays tribute to all military service men and women who lost their lives while serving the United States. The event features live music, children's activities and strolling entertainment. The evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display choreographed to patriotic music. Concessions will be available for purchase. A care package drop-off booth will be available on-site to accept donations of recommended items to be shipped to the troops.

当:5-9 p.m. May 28

Where:Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins

Details:Free;thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov

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    Ana Khan is the calendar coordinator for the Houston Chronicle's features desk.