Making it’s global premiere, Body Worlds 101: The Core of Life is a newly curated exhibition not seen before and designed to ignite curiosity, understanding, and awe for the human body for visitors of all ages. Curated by Dr. Angelina Whalley, Body Worlds 101 introduces the fascinating world of human anatomy through plastination, the revolutionary specimen preservation method invented by renowned anatomist Dr. Gunther von Hagens.

July 19 & 20, 11am–3pm: Blast off into lunar fun at the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium for International Moon Day on Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and 20. Celebrate the anniversary of the 1969 moon landing with hands-on activities that explore life beyond Earth. Build a Moon Phase Slider, design your own lunar Base Camp, and discover crater science through exciting simulations. Play the Hide and Seek Moon game, dive into a lunar-themed storybook, and experience the moon like never before with the 3D Science on a Sphere. It’s a celestial celebration perfect for curious kids and space-loving families—don’t miss this out-of-this-world weekend at the RMSC!

Each summer since 2005, KidsOutAndAbout has run a survey of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids as a way our community can thank those who provide family-friendly fun and learning... and also help create your summer bucket list! Please take 2 minutes to help us by selecting your three favorites. If you'd like, you can also write in favorites in the following categories: Arts Education, Sports Education, STEM Education, Museums, Outdoor Fun, Indoor Fun, Farms, Nature Centers, Festivals, and a few other categories. An effective (and quick, and painless!) way to express your appreciation in a way that really matters to the people who make our community a vibrant place to raise families. Voting is live through July 31.

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce plans to present a series of free, family-friendly summer programs designed to engage and inspire young audiences. The company’s teaching artists will travel to community centers and public spaces throughout Houston, offering music, interactive storytelling, and enriching activities that introduce children to the magic of opera and the performing arts. Intended for grades Pre-K-2, celebrates opera’s greatest hits through action-packed workshops filled with singing, rhythmic movement, and creative play, while sharing music from classic operas.

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce plans to present a series of free, family-friendly summer programs designed to engage and inspire young audiences. The company’s teaching artists will travel to community centers and public spaces throughout Houston, offering music, interactive storytelling, and enriching activities that introduce children to the magic of opera and the performing arts. Intended for grades Pre-K-2, brings children’s books to life through song as HGO teaching artists present an engaging and enjoyable introduction to opera for students.

Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is proud to announce plans to present a series of free, family-friendly summer programs designed to engage and inspire young audiences. The company’s teaching artists will travel to community centers and public spaces throughout Houston, offering music, interactive storytelling, and enriching activities that introduce children to the magic of opera and the performing arts. Intended for grades Pre-K-2, brings children’s books to life through song as HGO teaching artists present an engaging and enjoyable introduction to opera for students.