Join the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center for family fun on four Thursday evenings in July. From 6 to 9 p.m., learn about fossils of animals that roamed the Earth long ago (July 9), birds of prey (July 16), bees (July 23) and stream ecology (July 30), with help from experts, hikes and interactive exhibits.

On the actual day of its 25th anniversary, Founder and Executive Director Sylvia Orozco will talk about the beginning of Mexic-Arte Museum and highlights of twenty-five years.

2:00 PM, Free Admission

Artist Sam Coronado will talk about his role in founding Mexic-Arte Museum, the development of the Serie Project, and the special relationship between the print center and the museum.

2:00 PM, Free Admission

Don’t bother with a babysitter; parents can have a relaxed gourmet dinner at SWB with spectacular views of Lady Bird Lake and downtown, while the Hyatt Regency Austin entertains the kids for free with a hit children’s film and popcorn at 6:30 p.m. every Friday this June and July with the Summer Cinema Series. Come early, and the family can take a walk by the lake. The film, popcorn and parking are complimentary for SWB diners.

The Hyatt Regency Austin, the Texas Watermelon Association, the Texas Pork Association and Go Texan will partner to host the first-ever Slice of Texas watermelon and pork promotion July 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. on the back patio of the Hyatt’s Marker 10 bar and lounge. 

Traditionally, summer is a time of leisure and enjoyment, but the lazy, hazy days of summer can also generate boredom. The local Clay Arts Museum and Educational Organization (CAMEO) has an antidote to that condition. Whether you seek a little excitement or simply need some artistic stimulation, accept CAMEO’s invitation to view its exhibit, Master Potters of America, selected works from 1975 to present.

Want to give the kids something to do but don’t want to commit to signing up for a summer camp? You’re in luck. This summer, the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is teaming up with City ArtWorks and Creative Movement Camp to offer afternoon programs for kids from 3-5 p.m.

This Fourth of July, celebrate 233 years of independence at the Children’s Museum of Houston. Pay homage to the bald eagle, the American flag and everything that makes the United States the land of the free and the home of the brave. A variety of hands-on activities will entertain children on this historical day.

Houston Early Music announces 2009-2010 Season

Houston Early Music announces its 2009-2010 season featuring four internationally known groups - Red Priest, The Rose Ensemble, Ensemble Caprice and Tapestry. Each will delight audiences with inventive programs, outstanding virtuosity and their expertise in early music performance.

Yoga of Breath Seminar is a free community service initiative by The Art of Living Foundation and aims at creating more awareness about healthy and stress-free way of life, no matter what the external circumstances are.