Houston: Calendar of Events

Blast Off Theater

Visit the only place in the world where you can personally experience the thrill of launching into space like a real astronaut. It's not just a movie; it's the thrill of personally feeling the launch into space -- from the rocket boosters to the billowing exhaust. What have visitors said about their trips? "It's like IMAX in 10D!"

May 29, 2010  - August 14

Open every day 10am - 8 PM

CHALLENGE GALLERY , located next to the Amazing Body Pavilion's exit, dares visitors to perform at the top of their game, test their reflexes, master the wacky wire, flex their mental muscles and dance their hearts out. At each of the exhibit's six stations, visitors must use a specific muscle to complete the activity. Activities include Mindball, where the most relaxed player wins by pushing a ball toward their opponent using calm brain waves.

Another activity in the Challenge area is the Dance Challenge. Players have a chance to show off their best dance moves as they test their muscle memory by stepping on lighted panels and following along with the on-screen performer. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Experience the thrill of historic aviation in four legendary aircraft from the World War II era. The Lone Star Flight Museum is now offering bomber and trainer flight experiences in its B-17 Flying Fortress, B-25 Mitchell, T-6 Texan and PT-17 Stearman. 

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– Moody Gardens recently announced the opening of Forgotten Gateway: Coming to America through Galveston Island .The exhibit chronicles the Port of Galveston’s largely forgotten history as a major gateway to American immigration from 1845 to 1924. Forgotten Gateway builds on a growing scholarly and public interest in the history of migration patterns to America and Galveston’s place as one of the nation’s top immigrant ports in that history.

“This exhibit is the first of its kind to explore Galveston’s legacy as a port of entry on a national scale,” said John Zendt, Moody Gardens general manager. “We are very excited to have it here on the island and bring to light the little-known yet rich era of Galveston’s history and just how important it was to the growth of Texas and the American Midwest.”

Located 35 minutes from Houston, La Porte has something for everyone. 

 The La Porte-Bayshore area blends the romantic history of early Texas and old Sylvan Beach with the civic pride that makes La Porte a unique town. Want to find that special gift or unique items for your home?

Park the car and stroll down Main Street and Broadway. Relax and enjoy the tennis courts, wave pool, golf course, museums, fishing, the Historical trail and the cool breezes off Galveston Bay. La Porte offers outdoor recreation year round for the entire family.

McGovern 4D Theater -

Experience science in 4D at Houston’s first and only 4D theater, the McGovern 4D Theater. Enjoy a 3D feature in a fully digital, surround sound environment with special effects like rain, lightning, scents and more! The theater opened in September 2008 and features 4D films developed by the Museum's staff, as well as special engagement presentations. Graciously underwritten by the John P. McGovern Foundation.

Saturday, May 8 - Saturday October 9,  2010,     5 – 8pm

Every SECOND Saturday of the month

Where Saengerfest Park 2300 Strand Galveston,

Don't miss Music Night on the Strand, every second Saturday of the month, March thru October.

The event occurs at Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, 5pm - 8pm.

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and pals, and enjoy a fine evening of live music under the stars. Presented by the Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau and Mitchell Historic Properties.

The Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum is located on Galveston Island, Texas, less than an hour from downtown Houston, the world's petroleum capital.

Visitors board the retired jackup drilling rig and view a video about the offshore industry. The museum features three floors of models and interactive displays illustrating the story of offshore oil and gas from seismic technology to exploration and production.

Scale models of production platforms, actual drill bits and remotely-operated vehicles (ROVs) as well as videos and exhibits explain drilling, geology, seismic, well servicing and production. Following a leisurely tour inside the museum, visitors can take the skywalk out onto the drill floor of the rig, or visit the exhibits on the pipe deck from the first floor of the museum.

Touch: The Science & Health of the Human Skin

Opens Fall 2010 Opens Fall 2010

Touch is being developed in partnership with the American Academy of Dermatology and will be a 3,000 sq. ft. traveling exhibit that highlights the physiology, function, pathology, and sociology of human skin in a series of fun, engaging and educational exhibits. Learn what “type” of skin you have and how it reacts to the environment around you, the pathology and treatment of skin cancer, the art and sociology of tattoos and adornment, and watch a cut heal in super fast time on a giant hand. *Exhibit dates subject to change

Welcome to Conroe, where the city meets nature.

Culturally unique, Conroe is a blend of nature, history and entertainment that you and your family are sure to enjoy. Here you can spend the day relaxing on Lake Conroe, go golfing or shopping or even hike through the forest.

 At night head to historic Downtown where the atmosphere is bursting with fun and live entertainment. Nestled in the quiet, lush piney woods, Conroe will quickly become your favorite vacation spot with its' small town appeal amid big city attractions

. We invite you to experience for yourself why Conroe is called the Urban Jewel in the Piney Woods. Let’s just say your family will thank you.