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Event Roundup: What to look forward to this week

Posted by The Buzz | January 23, 2015

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A photo from the 2014 Arbor Day celebration at the Houston Arboretum.

Happy Friday! Here are some events to check out this weekend.

Friday Night Flicks

The weather forecast may be chilly, but grab a blanket, friends and family, and enjoy a relaxing Friday night outdoors at Discovery Green and watch Edward Scissorhands (PG-13). See the details.

Celebrating Nature

Head to the Houston Arboretum on Saturday to celebrate Arbor Day 2015 and “end treelessness” by participating in nature-themed activities. The day includes making recycled paper hats, a nature playground with fun children’s areas, taking home a native tree seedling, and much more. See the details.

Calling All Astros Fans

If you’re a huge fan of the Houston Astros, be sure to participate in Astros FanFest on Saturday, which includes autograph sessions, running the bases, bullpen throwing sessions, an interactive kids zone, and more. Admission is free but all fans must have an admission voucher to enter FanFest. See the details.

Showing off Autos

Love all things auto? Be sure to stop by the Houston Auto Show, which goes through Sunday, Jan. 25. See the details.

Winter Weather (Indoors) at The Children’s Museum of Houston

Bring your family (dressed in warm clothing) to The Children’s Museum for its “Below Freezing WonderWeek.” Interactive activities include making icicles, learning how to predict the weather, making your own snowballs, learning about snowflake symmetry, and much more. “Below Freezing” continues through Weds., Jan. 28. See the details.

Now Announcing…Mr. Bellaire

This Wednesday evening, Bellaire High School is hosting its fourth annual Mr. Bellaire Pageant in the Bellaire High School auditorium. Twenty-five senior male contestants will compete for the title, accompanied by 25 senior female students in different categories. See the event details and read the blog post on our School Buzz blog to see how the contestants have been preparing.

More Events

See our events calendar to find out what’s going on today, tomorrow and in coming months and share your events, too.

Have a Buzzworthy weekend and week ahead!