Event Roundup: What to Look Forward to This Weekend

 

Happy Friday! Here are some fun events going on this weekend:

Preparing for an Eclipse Workshop 

The Children’s Museum of Houston is hosting a Preparing for an Eclipse Workshop on Saturday. Learn about the solar eclipse and how to view them safely. During the workshop, your family will learn how to construct your won Solar Eclipse Pin-hole Viewer. Sessions take place at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. (See more on the eclipse, where to watch it this Monday and where to obtain safety glasses, here.) 

Summer Flea Market 

Head to Silver Street Studios for their Summer Flea (in the air conditioning) this Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Browse collectibles, jewelry, vintage clothes, home décor, art, artisan products, plus local food vendors, food trucks, a pet adoption event, music and a bar.

Texans vs. Patriots Preseason 

Texans will match off against the Patriots this Saturday, 7 p.m. at NRG. This will be the preseason rematch of last year’s playoff game. Go Texans!

Summer Movie Series at Main Street Square 

Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters! See this classic on Saturday evening at Main Street Square starting at 8 p.m.

Sunday Family Zone at MFAH 

The Museum of Fine Arts is hosting their Family Zone this Sunday, 1-4 p.m., which will include family-friendly games, activities, books and mini-tours of the galleries. This event will include an exploration of the work of Pipilotti Rist.

More Events

See our calendar for all upcoming events, and check out Haley Kurisky’s roundup of concerts this month.