Showing posts with label Outdoor Family Fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Outdoor Family Fun. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Guide to Snow Cones

If we have ever need a guide to snow cones, the time is now!

*Mr. D's Snow Cones
Spring Cypress/Grant Rd.
Open Daily 4-9 pm

*The Shaved Ice & Fun Food Factory
FM 1960, just east of Jones Road
Mon-Sat 11 am - 9 pm
Sun Noon- 8 pm

*Showbiz Shaved Ice
Telge Road & Jarvis
Open Daily Noon- 8 pm

*Snowballs Shaved Ie
Grant Road & Kathy Lane
Open Daily 12:30-8 pm

*Vonnie's Snow Cones
Huffmeister Road Between Kluge & Cypress N Houston
Tues- Sun 2- 7 pm

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Wee Wuns Golf Tournament Coming Soon

Wee Wuns 9th Annual Golf Tournament

All proceeds go toward school supplies, playground improvements, classroom furniture, teacher training, school accreditation, school scholarships and more.


Friday, April 1st

Cypress Lakes Golf Club

6am Registration
8am Start

A variety of sponsorship levels available that include green/cart fees, breakfast, lunch, tournament publicity and more.

As always... $10,000 Hole in One Contest!!

For more information please contact Stacey: sldavis78@gmail.com or visit their site for more details


Wee Wuns is a ministry of Cypress United Methodist Church. Below is the serious scoop.

Wee Wuns Weekday Ministries
9th Annual Golf Tournament
Friday, April 1, 2011 ~ Cypress Lakes Golf Club



Wee Wuns Weekday Ministries, a ministry of Cypress United Methodist Church, is gearing up for our 9th Annual Golf Tournament. The Families In Action Parent Support Organization at Wee Wuns is excited to host this year’s tournament on Friday, April 1, 2011 at Cypress Lakes Golf Club. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the spiritual, emotional and intellectual growth of children through an Accredited Preschool and Toddler program.

Last year, donations from individuals and business owners like you helped make our golf tournament a big success! We were able to raise over $11,000 for Wee Wuns to improve our playgrounds and classrooms, purchase necessary school supplies and classroom furniture, fund teacher training and accreditation, and most importantly, provide student scholarships. These accomplishments would not have been possible without the generosity of our sponsors, donors and players.

We need your help to make our 2011 Golf Tournament another success by sponsoring a team or donating your products, services and/or gift certificates. In addition to helping your community, you will receive recognition of your sponsorship in the Wee Wuns monthly newsletter and e-newsletter (400+ copies distributed to all Wee Wuns families). This year, we are offering a variety of sponsorship levels from which to choose:

$1,000 - The “Ace” Sponsorship Level - foursome in the tournament, three hole sponsorship signs, and signage on all golf carts.
$750 – The “Eagle” Sponsorship Level – foursome in the tournament, one putting green sponsorship sign and one driving range sponsorship sign.
$600 – The “Birdie” Sponsorship Level - foursome in the tournament and one hole sponsorship sign.
$350 – The “Par” Sponsorship Level – twosome in the tournament and one hole sponsorship sign.
$100 – The “Bogey” Sponsorship Level – One hole sponsorship sign.
$175 – The “Double Bogey” Sponsorship Level – Two hole sponsorship signs.

Each level (excluding “Bogey” and “Double Bogey”) includes green and cart fees, breakfast, lunch, as well as progressing levels of recognition during the awards program and on other tournament printed publicity. We need your support to help Wee Wuns Weekday Ministry continue its 39+ year tradition of providing outstanding education in our community to our future leaders.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Sincerely,


Stacey Davis & Elizabeth Boyd
FIA President Tournament Committee
sldavis78@gmail.com 4boyds2boys@gmail.com
713-898-2539 281-770-9248

Friday, December 3, 2010

A Visual Nativity

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and the Genesis Academy Preschool present a nativity play performed by the church's young children.

After the play, the church offers camel and donkey rides, crafts and a lunch of hamburgers and hot dogs.

10 am - 12 pm
Free!

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
16650 Longenbaugh Dr.
www.popcopperfield.org

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Complimentary Admission Days at the Zoo

The Houston Zoo wants to offer you complimentary admission!

According PAIGE HEWITT of the HOUSTON CHRONICLE ... "Rather than offering free admission on already-crowded holidays, patrons now will be admitted for free after 2 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month."

So which Tuesdays are the free days? The zoo website states "the Houston Zoo will offer free admission to our guests on the first Tuesday of every month from 2 p.m. until closing. During the months that Daylight Saving Time is in effect, the Houston Zoo closes at 7 p.m. (last admission at 6 p.m.). During Central Standard Time, the Houston Zoo closes 6 p.m. (last admission at 5 p.m.)."

Less crowds and less heat. Double bonus!

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Houston Urban Outdoors

With our brief cool front last week, some of you might have outdoor activities planned in the coming months.

How about camping trip?

The Houston Urban Outdoor Program works through the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department to partner with local organizations that are looking to provide informative classes on nature, wildlife, fishing and more.

They have regional campsites, national parks and area RV Parks that parks that they partner with for an awesome adventure.

Check out their site for more details.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Fireworks!

Looking for a place to go see fireworks tonight?

Check out this link and have a wonderful 4th!

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

June & July Happenings

June is almost over....have you created some fun so far this summer?

Here's a few ideas to get you going for late June & July:

June 25th
Urban Nights
Grand opening celebration of Lakeland Heights in Bridgeland
Live enterainment from 6-9 pm, shopping at a festive urban market, complimentary food and wine tasting, street performers and more. More information can be found here.

July 4th
Don Julio's 4th of July Independence Bash
3pm
25250 Hwy 290, Ste 190
Cypress

The Cypress location of Don Julio's will feature live music, games and giveaways.

July 4th
Towne Lake 4th of July Celebration
Towne Lake will host it's 3rd annual Forth of July celebration. Fireworks begin at 9, but a 'family fun zone' will be available in the afternoon.

June 25th-July 11th
West Side Story

The Houston Family Arts Center presents this classic adapted from Romeo and Juliet. Performances vary. Click here for more information.

July 19th
Barmollys Snake Show
Northest Branch HCPL
11355 Regency Green Drive
2 pm

The Northwest Branch of the HCPL will most a live snack and reptile show courtesy of Barmollys.
Free admission. For more information, call 281-890-2665

July 21st-24th
Kung Fu Kitty
2pm
Houston Family Arts Center



Saturday, May 22, 2010

Alessandra’s Angels
Craft Show and Silent Auction
Benefitting
Pediatric Melanoma Research at
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Saturday, June 5, 2010
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Bridgeland Lakeland Activity Center
16902 Bridgeland Landing
Cypress, TX 77433

Join us for a day of fun for the whole family! Browse a variety of vendors to find gifts for that special someone or something just for you! Check out the wonderful silent auction items and go home the winning bidder! Grab a bite to eat with our food vendors, concessions and bake sale! Don’t forget to bring the kids as we will have activities for them too-bounce houses, face painting, sand art and more! Musical entertainment will be provided by Rock N Robin!

This event is being held in remembrance of Alessandra Lopez, who lost her battle with melanoma cancer last year at just 2 ½ years old. All proceeds will be donated to Pediatric Melanoma Research at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.


Visit www.bridgelandlife.com for more information.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Save The Date: A Taste of CyFair

A Taste of Cy-Fair
Sunday, June 13th
Noon til 4pm

Northwest Forest Conference Center
12715 Telge Road
Cypress, TX 77429

Sample food & beverages from over 40 local restaurants!
Live Bands - Shopping - Silent Auction - Raffle
For the Kids... moonwalks, face painting, crafts & more!

Purchase tickets online prior to the event at A Taste of CyFair.com

All proceeds benefit the Layla Grace Cancer Research Foundation

Friday, April 9, 2010

Family Camping Workshops

Camping in Texas can be a great family activity but can be a be a bit intimidating if you have never planned a trip or gone camping before.

The Texas Outdoor Family Program offers families the opportunity to learn the basics of camping through weekend workshops around Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio.

These workshops are hosted at state parks and at various partner sites (such as city and county parks) where your family receives hands-on experience learning basic outdoor skills. You will learn everything you need to create great memories enjoying the outdoors with your family, including:

* How to set up and break down camp (including your tent)
* Fire starting
* Outdoor cooking
* Guided walks
* Nature activities
* How to use a GPS
* Geocaching
* Introductions to a wide range of outdoor activities (such as fishing, kayaking, wildlife watching) depending on the site location, facilities and the season of the year

Best of all, no experience is necessary and you get all the help and advice you need from highly skilled outdoor specialists and trained volunteers!

Take a look at their calendar and pick a workshop that works for you!

Friday, March 26, 2010

Spring Festivals

Save the date for these annual festivals near our area

German Heritage Festival
March 26th-28th
Old Town Tomball, 201 S. Elm St.
www.tomballsistercity.org

Old Town Spring Crawfish and Music Festival
April 9th-11th, 16th-18th, 23rd-25th
Old Town Spring
www.texascrawfishfestival.com

Bluebonnet Festival
Apri 10th-11th
5145 Main St., Chappell Hill
www.chappellhillmuseum.org/festivals

Houston Children's Festival
April 10th-11th
Downtown Houston
www.houstonchildrensfestival.com

Festival of Greece
May 13th-16th
1100 Eldridge Parkway, Houston
www.festivalofgreece.com

Friday, March 12, 2010

FM 1960 Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

The 1960 Parade Committee is excited to announce the upcoming 32nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade for Sunday, March 14th, 2010. The parade benefits Cypress Creek EMS. Thanks to the community, the parade committee has raised over $100,000 over the last 5 years!

The parade is presented by an all volunteer committee. No administrative costs are deducted from your contribution! We need your sponsorship to meet the financial needs of this popular community event. It is your support that makes the parade possible.

Cypress Creek EMS is the volunteer-based 9-1-1 ambulance service covering 250 square miles of North/Northwest Harris County. They respond to approximately 30,000 calls annually and serve over 50,000 people. Community support has always been at the core of the organization's success.

The parade begins at 2 p.m. and proceeds down FM 1960 from Champion Forest Drive to Kuykendahl. Last year, over 100 entries and at least 75,000 spectators attended the parade. This is one of the largest community events in the Houston area!

Please click here for sponsorship information and here for entry forms.

If you have any questions or would like to register as a sponsor, please contact Elizabeth Livingood at 832-519-3135 or Rod Hudson at 713-822-4308.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Milk Mustache Mobile Tour

The Milk Mustache Mobile Tour is headed back to Houston this Friday-Monday to help moms celebrate the special time families share around the dinner table.

The theme this year is “Milk the Moment.” They are going coast to coast to encourage moms to set the table with milk to build a strong family.

They’ll have the always-popular Milk Mustache photos again this year, but there will also be some new components:

*Smoothie station
*An opportunity to win the ultimate family dinner experience with chef extraordinaire Tyler Florence
*Kids can check out an interactive dinnertime beverage comparison wheel and test their quarterback skills in a football toss activity.


Kick-off Event
Friday, February 26
Downtown Aquarium
11 AM-2 PM

They will also have events on Saturday, Sunday and Monday if you can’t make it to the Aquarium on Friday.

Houston Events:

· Saturday, February 27: Space Center Houston, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

· Sunday, February 28: Downtown Aquarium, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. AND 2-4 p.m.

· Monday, March 1: Downtown Aquarium, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.


You can find more details on the 2010 tour at www.whymilk.com.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The Cutting Edge


Ice skating is probably not the first thing that comes to your mind when thinking of things to do in Houston.

True, we have 2 indoor rinks year-round: 1 in the center of the Galleria and another near the Target entrance of Memorial City Mall.

But from November through January, we are given the opportunity to embrace the experience of true ice skating outside.

Ok, maybe not true in the sense of a frozen pond, but you get the idea.

The Ice Rink at the Woodlands Town Center is so worth the drive to the Land of Wood. Shopping, food, lights and ice skating!

PARKING
Paid Parking
$5 at the parking lot at Six Pines and Lake Robbins Drive

Free Parking (Except for Saturday, November 21, 2009)
Town Center Garage – located adjacent to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Six Pines Drive

OPEN DAILY:
November 21, 2009 through January 18, 2010

TICKET PRICES:
Weekdays (Monday – Friday)
$9.50 for 2-hour skate session (includes $2.50 skate rental)
$ 5 for 2-hour skate session for children 5 and under (includes $2.50 skate rental)

Weekends (Saturday – Sunday)
$10.50 for 2-hour skate session (includes $2.50 skate rental)
$6 for 2-hour skate session for children 5 and under (includes $2.50 skate rental)

HOURS OF OPERATION:
Monday – Thursday, 3 pm to 9 pm
Friday, 3 pm to 11 pm
Saturday, 10 am to 11 pm
Sunday, Noon to 7 pm

HOLIDAY HOURS:
School Holidays: 11 am to 10 pm
Thanksgiving Day: 1 pm to 9 pm
Christmas Eve: 11 am to 6 pm
Christmas Day: 2 pm to 8 pm
New Years Eve: Noon to 1 am
New Years Day: 11 am to 9 pm

KIDDIE RINK
16' x 16' ice skating area
5 years old and under

They also have daily promotions and a $2 coupon available.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

December Vintage Park Cinema Alfresco


Movie Under The Stars this Saturday!

Polar Express is the feature film.

Click here for details.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

George Ranch's Cowboy Christmas


The George Ranch Historical Park is offering a chance for you to experience a Cowboy Christmas.

Experience the beauty of the holidays with guided tours of the 1830s Jones Stock Farm and the 1860s Ryon Prairie Home decorated in the spirit of the season. Mingle with Civil War soldiers at the Ryon home and enjoy the taste of years gone by as Chef Nick Castelberg cooks up a delicious historic food selection at both sites. Wrap up the evening's festivities with singing and story-telling around the Oak Grove campfire with the George Ranch cowboys.

In true Texas tradition, Campfire Christmas will be held regardless of the weather.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Adults: $40

Seniors/Children/Groups of 10 or more: $35

Times begin at 6 p.m. and rotate every 30 minutes until 8 p.m.

Special Offer for Corporate Bookings

Campfire Christmas sells out quickly. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind Texas celebration. Call the George Ranch Historical Park at (281) 343-0218 or e-mail education@georgeranch.org for more information about Campfire Christmas 2009 today!

Interested in a private Campfire Christmas for your group? Call (281) 343-0218 or e-mail education@georgeranch.org for more information.

Friday, November 13, 2009

November Vintage Park Cinema Alfresco


Movie Under The Stars this Saturday!

Harry Potter is the feature film.

Click here for details.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

October Vintage Park Cinema Alfresco


Movie Under The Stars this Saturday!

Ghostbusters is the feature film.

Click here for details.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Bridgeland's Nature Fest

From birds of prey to Frisbee-catching canines, Bridgeland's second annual Nature Fest promises to be one wild adventure.

The event will be held on Saturday September 26th. Free and open to the public, the Fest is from 10 am-6 pm.

The Houston ZooMobile and Birds of Prey, an educational program with live hawks and owls, will entertain families, as will a frisky performance by the Houston Canine Frisbee Disc Club.

The event includes a host of activities, numerous exhibitors, a farmer's market, armadillo races, rock climbing wall, and much more.

For more information, call 281-304-5588 or visit Bridgeland's website.

Friday, September 18, 2009

Waller County Fair


There is just something about funnel cake and corny dogs with mustard that make driving to Waller not so far...

It's time for the Waller County Fair!

Mark your calendars.... The fair begins with a BBQ cookoff and Volleyball tournament on Friday September 25th and the actual fair begins Saturday September 26th. From the info on the website, it looks like it runs through October 4th.

Each year the Waller County Fair is held late September and usually running through the first part of October. The fair features livestock projects from area youth organizations such as 4H and local FFA classes.

During the fair time you can also enjoy a good old fashion rodeo with both professional and amateur competitors. There is always a good show with plenty of rodeo action.

During the fair they also feature carnival rides and various concessions. You can enjoy exciting rides, good food, and see a selection of crafts from area vendors. Come out and pick up a new hat, saddle, or that perfect western-style decoration for the house. It's all there for your enjoyment.

Finally, what fair would be complete without a dance. Each evening they have live entertainment provided by local and area entertainers with some coming from the renown Austin music scene. In addition, each main weekend they have feature entertainers and a dance in the main pavilion.

Here's the map...make plans to take the entire family down 290 to the Waller County Fair.