Check out what’s happening across the Greater Houston area this weekend, June 18-21. Events are subject to change. This list is not comprehensive.
1. Pet Therapy
Pets With a Mission will be offering pet therapy at the R.B. Tullis Library. Programming is for children ages 13-17.
2. Friends of the Sugar Land 95 Juneteenth Celebration
Attendees will place flags on the graves of the Sugar Land 95, watch a Juneteenth documentary and visit the Sugar Land 95 exhibit.
- June 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Free (admission)
- James Reese Career and Technical Center, 12300 University Blvd., Sugar Land
- www.sugarland95.org
3. Juneteenth Fish Fry
A fish fry will be held along with a viewing of a historic photo collage, “The Ground on Which I Stand.” The event will also include free books for kids as well as games and vendor booths.
4. Friday Night Lights … In Nature
The event includes an easy, family-friendly hike for all ages and abilities along the trails at Clear Creek Nature Center.
5. Houston Stars & Stripes
Benefitting the PTSD Foundation of America, this race will feature a half-marathon as well as 10K, 5K and Kid’s K options.
- June 20, 6:15-9:15 a.m.
- $24.99-$99.99
- Atascocita High School, 13300 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble
- www.txruns.com
6. Dads, Dinos and Donuts Day
Families are invited to celebrate Fathers Day and National Dinosaur Day with photo opportunities and a sing along with children’s musician Andyroo and the Andyrooniverse.
7. Water Wars
Kids can team up for water balloon and water blaster battles against Seabrook’s police department and firefighters. Water balloons and water guns will be provided. Dark colored water guns are prohibited, but bright and neon water guns are welcome.
- June 20, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Free (entry)
- Monroe Field Splash Pad, 2528 Repsdorph Road, Seabrook
- https://bit.ly/4faoB2w
8. Fools & Misfits
The stand up comedy performance at Midway BBQ will feature several local Houston comedians.
- June 20, 7-9 p.m.
- $15 (per ticket)
- 6025 Highway Blvd., Katy
- Instagram: @jokehousecomedy