Family Fun: Bayou Bend Virtual Family Day, Houston Botanic Garden are top activities - Houston Chronicle

Family Fun: Bayou Bend Virtual Family Day, Houston Botanic Garden are top activities - Houston Chronicle

Family Fun: Bayou Bend Virtual Family Day, Houston Botanic Garden are top activities - Houston Chronicle

Posted: 15 Oct 2020 04:17 AM PDT

The Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.

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Houston Botanic Garden: Celebrating Africa

The Garden's opening season weekends continues this weekend with "Celebrating Africa." Learn more about how African cultures use a variety of plants from the continent that are featured in our global collection.

When: Opening weekend Oct. 16-18

Where: Houston Botanic Garden, 8210 Park Place

Details: $15; hbg.org

International Sawfish Day

Downtown Aquarium hosts a day for learning all about sawfish and increasing awareness for this critically endangered species.

When: 11 a.m. Oct. 17

Where: 410 Bagby

Details: $19-$22.99; aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumhouston

POP Swap and Vintage Fashion 2020

Attendees will have the opportunity to trade Funko Pop toys with other collectors and shop for vintage sneakers, accessories and other collectibles.

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 17-18

Where: Traders Village Houston, 7979 N Eldridge Pkwy

Details: $5 parking; tradersvillage.com/houston

Artful Anniversary: "Take Me to the Water"

Urban Souls Dance Company, will perform "Take Me to the Water" recorded at Buffalo Bayou Park as part of October's virtual Artful Anniversary series.

When: 7 p.m. Oct. 17

Details: Free; buffalobayou.org

Bayou Bend Virtual Family Day "Let It Grow"

Inspired by Bayou Bend's 14 acres of beautifully maintained gardens, this Virtual Family Day presents a green-focused event for the whole family. From a performance and a cooking demonstration to family-friendly art activities, explore the varied ways in which people have used plants to enhance quality of life throughout history.

When: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Oct. 18

Details: Free; mfah.org

GALVESTON

Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier

The Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier features family-oriented attractions, including rides, midway games, a wide selection of food venues and retail shops.

When: 4-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, noon-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday and noon-9 p.m. Sunday

Where: 2501 Seawall Blvd.

Details: $19.99-$26.99; pleasurepier.com

SUGAR LAND

Wortham Giant Screen Theatre

The Wortham Giant Screen Theatre at HMNS at Sugar Land is open with a new schedule and enhanced cleaning procedures. Featured movies include "Into America's Wild," "Superpower Dogs," "Dinosaurs Alive" and "Great Barrier Reef."

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-Sunday

Where: 13016 University Blvd.

Details: $9-$10; hmns.org/hmns-at-sugar-land

Opry on the Square

Enjoy music from Country Now and Then, featuring country favorites that will appeal to all generations of country music fans. The event is free to attend, but registration is required.

When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 16

Where: Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk

Details: sugarlandtownsquare.com

ana.khan@chron.com

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