Archive for Archive for May, 2009
Summer Contest: Win Houston CityPass Tickets, “100+ Activities for Houston Kids” Book
IT’S TIME FOR A CONTEST to kick off the official start of summer next week! Two Houston on the Cheap readers will win two Houston CityPass tickets ($39 each) and a copy of “100+ Activities for Houston Kids” by Megan F. Salch. Houston CityPass provides great family entertainment with admission to six of Houston’s top [...]
Free Family Hurricane Prep Workshop May 30
WHAT AN IMPORTANT EVENT for us living in Houston! Sorry this is last minute, but I just heard about Remembering Ike: 2009 Hurricane Workshop held Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at George R. Brown Convention Center. This free family-friendy event features informative sessions from city Emergency Managers, interactive demonstrations, “Ask a [...]
Free Doggie Yoga Classes (Doga)!
HAVE YOU HEARD OF THIS NEW yoga technique called Doga? It’s all about yoga for your dog! Thanks to a new company in town, Blue Moon Doga introduces this new trend to Houstonians with private and group lessons. This unique philosophy incorporates the principles of yoga, massage, nutrition, and conditioning for your dogis. Blue Moon [...]
Free Weekend Fun in Houston May 29-31
CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S THE LAST WEEK of May! Here are a variety of FREE things to do in Houston May 29 to May 31…
Bouncing Fun — Don’t miss KIDPALOOZA when BounceU is open for FREE high-energy fun Friday, May 29, from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free family-friendly activities include inflatable games, a new 10-ft. [...]
Inflatable Sculptures at Discovery Green
“Light as Air” is an amazing outdoor exhibition of inflatable sculptures that begins today, May 28 through May 31 during park hours at Discovery Green. Nationally recognized artists–including Sharon Englestein, Pat Oleszko, Susan Robb, and David Graeve–will display their creative inflatable sculptures throughout Discovery Green park. David Graeve’s photographic balloons will return suspended on the [...]
Planning Family Reunion in Houston? Free Help from Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau
FAMILY REUNIONS ARE FUN — but lots of work. And if you’ve never planned a reunion, it can be overwhelming to book hotel rooms, arrange transportation, and plan fun activities for a large group! Well, don’t despair… The Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GHCVB) offers a variety of complimentary services to help get your [...]
$25 Massages This Summer at Lone Star College
IS THE STRESS OF WORK, SCHOOL, or the economy turning your body into knots? Then take advantage of $25 one-hour massages this summer by Massage Therapy students at Lone Star College — Cy Fair. You can choose a relaxation massage, an invigorating deep tissue massage or a combination massage — all for the same price!
Massages [...]
Free Ice Cream for Hot, Houston Days
WHO CAN PASS UP more opportunities for free ice cream? Not me! Head to your local Wal-Mart for free ice cream this Saturday, May 30, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free goodies include Dibs Snack Bag, Blue Bunny Aspen Frozen Yogurt Granola Bar, and Ben & Jerry’s Flipped Out Cup. Customers will receive one [...]
Casting Call for Spider-Man Broadway Show
ANY BUDDING ACTORS OR ACTRESSES IN HOUSTON looking for a shot at Broadway? Then this might be your lucky chance! Open casting calls for Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark will be held in Austin this Wednesday, May 27, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The casting company is seeking principals and understudies with dynamic rock/pop voices [...]
Free Houston Weekend Activities May 22-25
LOOKING FOR SOME FREE FUN over this long Memorial Day weekend? Here are a few things going on around Houston that don’t cost any extra dough:
Silent Movie/Music — KUHF Houston Public Radio’s Silent Film Concert series. Houston’s Two Star Symphony performs a new score to accompany Girl Shy, a classic silent film comedy from 1924.
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