Sat., Nov. 5, 10am-noon: Dino Days at the Houston Museum of Natural Science; Discover how to make a bone model, learn what it takes to be a paleontologist, dig deep into a Fossil Dig Pit, and meet some living dino relatives; Say, “Hi,” to Dr. Bakker & tell him you’re in Ms. S’s class; Free with museum admission; (713) 639-4629; www.hmns.org
Sat., Nov. 5, 10am: Trees T’s at Jesse Jones Park; Bring your own plain white T-shirt and use fallen leaves and fabric paints to make an artistic autumn T-shirt; All ages; Reservations required 281-446-8588; FREE; www.hcp4.net/jones/
Sat., Nov. 5, 11am-3pm: Hands-On Houston—a FREE craft-activity open house for the whole family on the first Saturday of every month at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft; www.crafthouston.org
Sat., Nov. 5, 7:30pm: Sing-Along Movies at Miller: “Grease” at Miller Outdoor Theatre; FREE; www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Sun., Nov. 6, 1-4pm: Art Improv at the Museum of Fine Arts— Choose a work of art anywhere in the museum and make friends with it—spend time sketching it, writing about it, and talking about it together. Then, visit the studio where you'll find an assortment of materials to create a work of art inspired by the art and your own imagination; “A Book and A Look” storybook checkout program; Sketching in the Galleries; FREE with admission; www.mfah.org
Fri., Nov. 11, 7-9pm: Owl Prowl at Edith Moore Sanctuary; Begin with a lively program on owls including a rare opportunity to meet live, rehabilitated owls; Then take recordings of screech owl calls out onto the Sanctuary's wooded trails in hopes of attracting the attention of resident screech owls; Ages 6+; Dress for walking in the woods & bring a flashlight; Park in the Memorial Methodist west parking lot (12955 Memorial Drive) ; $10 adults, $6 children; Reserve in advance 713-464-4900; www.houstonaudubon.org
Fri.-Sat., Nov. 11-12, 7:30pm: Cirque Mechanics “Boom Town” at Miller Outdoor Theatre; Cirque Mechanics performers, formerly with Moscow Circus, Cirque du Soleil and other world-renowned companies, strike it rich by setting their newest creation in an 1865 mining town; FREE; www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Sat., Nov. 12, 9am-6pm & Sun., Nov. 13, 10am-5pm: Houston Gem & Mineral Society Annual Show; Humble Civic Center; $1 Off Coupon; www.hgms.org
Sat., Nov. 12, 10am-4pm: Pioneer Day at Jesse Jones Park; Take a living history look at the 1830s Texas settler and American Indian lifestyles; Witness a 21-gun salute at noon and a skirmish for Texas independence at 2 p.m. Demonstrations also planned for the day include woodworking, blacksmithing, cooking and more. Folk music and hayrides are provided; All ages; FREE; www.hcp4.net/jones/
Sat.-Sun., Nov. 12-13, 10am-4pm: Martyn Farm Harvest Celebration at Armand Bayou Nature Center; Volunteers in period costume help you step back in time to the early 1900's and celebrate old-fashioned farm life with This year's event emphasizes the harvest season. Harvest time was hard work but a time for family and community fun. Local artisans with spinning, weaving, wood carving and other nearly forgotten crafts; 8500 Bay Area Blvd.; Free parking & shuttle from Lot D at UH-CL; www.abnc.org
Sun., Nov. 13, 1-4pm: Family Zone & Studio “Oui! Oui! Oudry!” at the Museum of Fine Arts—Creation station studio with materials for creating your own art; Gallery Investigations; Sketching in the Galleries; Storytime (1:30pm) FREE with admission; www.mfah.org
Sun., Nov. 13, 2-4pm: Second Sunday Pickers at Jesse Jones Park; Visitors are welcome to bring an instrument to join in the fun, or sit on the sidelines and enjoy the fall folk music. All ages. FREE; www.hcp4.net/jones/
Sun., Nov. 13, 7pm: “Art Car: The Movie” at Miller Outdoor Theatre; FREE; www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Tues., Nov. 15, 6-8pm: Chemotion Chemistry Festival at Houston Museum of Natural Science; Myth Buster Science in Movies film festival, Chemistry in Minerals tour, Wacky Chemistry Live show (Tell Carolyn that Ms. S. says, “Hi!”), and more; FREE; (713) 639-4629; http://www.hmns.org/
Sat., Nov. 19, 9am: Bird Tracks & Signs at Jesse Jones Park; Join a park naturalist to learn about identifying local birds by the unique tracks and signs they leave behind, followed by a walk in the park using those methods; Ages 8; Reservations required 281-446-8588; FREE; www.hcp4.net/jones
Sat. & Sun., Nov. 19 & 20, 10am-5pm: Houston Via Colori Street Painting Festival at Sam Houston Park (Downtown, near Allen Parkway & Bagby); 200 artists create unique street paintings using pastel chalks - street paintings that you will only be able to view for two days; Activities for all ages; Admission is FREE; http://www.centerhearingandspeech.org/via-colori
Sat., Nov. 19, 6:30pm: Pioneer Campfire at Jesse Jones Park; Enjoy an evening around a campfire with hot cider and roasted marshmallows.; All ages; Reservations required 281-446-8588; FREE; www.hcp4.net/jones
Sun., Nov. 20, 1-5pm: Bayou Bend Family Day “The First Americans”; Discover the customs and traditions of America's earliest settlers, from the European explorers to the native peoples. Experience the way they lived through art activities, historical re-creations, and more; FREE; 6003 Memorial Dr.; www.mfah.org
Sun., Nov. 20, 1-4pm: Family Zone & Studio “Oui! Oui! Oudry!” at the Museum of Fine Arts—Creation station studio with materials for creating your own art; Gallery Investigations; Sketching in the Galleries; Storytime (1:30pm) FREE with admission; www.mfah.org
Tuesdays after 2pm: Houston Museum of Natural Science permanent exhibit halls; FREE; Stop by the Gem & Mineral Hall; www.hmns.org
Daily, 7am-dusk: Houston Arboretum trails open (gates close at 8pm); 155 acre nature sanctuary with 5 miles of walking trails and an interpretive center which includes a Discovery Room with hands-on activities and exhibits (Discovery Room building closed Nov. 24-25, Trails open ); 4501 Woodway Drive; FREE; www.houstonarboretum.org
Wed., Nov. 23 (Gates open 5:30pm): “Happy Feet Two” & “Puss in Boots” at the Showboat Drive-in; Double-feature Adults $5, Kids 3-12 $4; 22422 FM2920, Hockley, TX; www.theshowboatdrivein.com
Thurs., Nov. 24 (through Jan. 22): Ice skating at Discovery Green; Outdoor holiday skating on Kinder Lake (7,200 square-foot skating surface) in downtown Houston; All ages $10 for 1½ hour skate session + skate rental; www.discoverygreen.com/ice/
Thurs., Nov. 24: Uptown Holiday Lighting (on Post Oak Boulevard); Includes fireworks, a tree-lighting of 80 trees lining the boulevard, and appearances by a host of holiday characters; Look for Principal P.! She'll be singing; Music begins at 4pm; Santa lights the boulevard with a fireworks display at 7pm; FREE; www.uptown-houston.com/news/page/holiday-lighting
Fri., Nov. 25, 5-7pm: Candlelight Evening at Bayou Bend; Tour the holiday-themed Yuletide display on the first floor of the house. Outside, relax with a cup of hot cider, music, and holiday cheer. No reservations are required; $7.50 adults, FREE for children 17 & under; 713-639-7758; 6003 Memorial Dr.; www.mfah.org
Fri., Nov. 25 (through Dec. 27): “The Nutcracker” presented by the Houston Ballet; www.houstonballet.org/TheNutcracker/
Sat., Nov. 26, 3-4pm: Thanksgiving Family Yoga at NiaMoves Studio; 508 Pecore Street; Ages 2-8; $15 per child/adult pair ($5 per additional child or adult); www.niamoves.com
Sun., Nov. 27, 1-4pm: Family Zone & Studio “Oui! Oui! Oudry!” at the Museum of Fine Arts—Creation station studio with materials for creating your own art; Gallery Investigations; Sketching in the Galleries; Storytime (1:30pm) FREE with admission; www.mfah.org
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