Palm Beach and Moody Gardens Air, Car & Boat Show top family fun picks

Moody Gardens' action packed weekend features Galveston's only white sand beach and its first-ever Air, Car & Boat Show.

The Palm Beach at Moody Gardens in Galveston.

Photo: Courtesy photo, Photographer / Robie Capps Photography

Noche Caliente

Miller Outdoor Theatre and Diaz Music Institute present Noche Caliente, a free concert featuring Humberto Ramírez, with special guest Tia Fuller.

When:8:30 p.m. Aug. 12

Where:Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive

Details:Free;milleroutdoortheatre.com

Incredible India: A Cultural Kaleidoscope

The dance show, led by Surender Talwar, will take audiences on an exciting cultural journey through regions of India that have a rich artistic heritage. Produced by Indian Performing Arts Samskriti.

When:8:30 p.m. Aug. 13

Where:Miller Outdoor Theatre, 6000 Hermann Park Drive

Details:Free;milleroutdoortheatre.com

HypeBeast Fest

HypeBeast Fest is an indoor back-to-school event where attendees can buy, sell and trade sneakers and vintage clothing. There will be giveaways, a rap battle contest and a best “drip” contest.

When:Noon-6 p.m. Aug. 14

Where:JW Marriott Houston by the Galleria, 5150 Westheimer

Details:$15-$50;eventbrite.com/e/hypebeast

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Summer Block Parties

The free event at Levy Park features live music, bubble stations, games and activities for children.

When:5-9 p.m. Aug. 14

Where:Levy Park, 3801 Eastside

Details:Free;levyparkhouston.org

Children’s Storytime Summer Series

Participants will enjoy a live musical performance by Andy Roo and storytime with the Houston Public Library.

When:10-11:30 a.m. Aug. 16

Where:Midtown Park, 2811 Travis

Details:Free;midtownhouston.com

Blanket Bingo

Bring your blanket, lawn chairs or snag one of the tables at the park for a night of music, prizes and bingo at Market Square Park.

When:6 p.m. Aug. 18

Where:301 Milam

Details:$10;marketsquarepark.com

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Spend the evening exploring the trails on a guided nature walk and learn more about the Houston Arboretum’s different habitats as well as the local flora and fauna found there. Light snacks will be provided before heading out.

When:6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 18

Where:4501 Woodway

Details:$10;houstonarboretum.org

GALVESTON

Moody Gardens Air, Car & Boat Show

Moody Gardens introduces the region’s first Air, Car and Boat Show. This action-packed event will thrill visitors by air, land and sea with vintage planes, classic cars and mega yachts with fireworks, food and fun for all ages.

When:Aug. 12-14

Where:1 Hope Blvd.

Details:$20-$100;moodygardens.com

Palm Beach

Enjoy Galveston’s only white sand beach from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Aug. 21, weekends only 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Aug. 27-28 and September 3-5. Guests at Palm Beach can bask in the sun poolside, relax in a Texas-size spa, watch the little ones splash around at the splash pad or Aquarium Adventure play area, plummet down the tower slides or float along the interactive river.

When:Through Sept. 5

Where:1 Hope Blvd.

Details:$20-$40;moodygardens.com

SUGAR LAND

Movie Under the Moon

Bring the family to watch an outdoor screening of the 2021 Disney Pixar movie “Luca” at Sugar Land Town Square.

When:8:30-10 p.m. Aug. 13

Where:15958 City Walk

Details:Free;sugarlandtownsquare.com

  • Ana Khan
    Ana Khan

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