Festivals & Fairs in Big Lake, TX

Christmas in July: Story Time with Santa

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Evelyn Meador Branch Library · 2400 North Meyer Avenue, Seabrook, TX

Join us for a very special story time with a visit from Santa. THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT. TICKETS WILL BE GIVEN OUT 30 MINUTES BEFORE SHOWTIME ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. 80 TICKETS MAX.

Hoffstetter Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club Online

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 12:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC

This Science Fiction & Fantasy Book Club Meets Online the 4th Wednesday of the Month. January-October. November is usually the 3rd Wednesday. They read a selection of Science Fiction & Fantasy books. The book is Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler For a Meeting link, contact the Library.

Drawing from the Masters

In 1 week · Sun, Jul 19, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Meadows Museum · 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, Dallas, TX · Ages 12+

Enjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist Ian O’Brien. Each session is focused on a different work of art and provides an opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing skills. Drawing materials will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their.

Craft at HPL - Garden Markers

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Join an HPL Staff-led craft hour and learn how to create garden markers to decorate your outdoor space. Supplies provided.

Interpreting History: From Bronze Plaques to Public Art

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 22, 5:00 AM–4:59 AM UTC · Villa Finale Museum & Gardens · 401 King William, San Antonio, TX

The Yarn Society

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 20, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · South Houston Branch Library · 607 Avenue A, South Houston, TX

Welcome to The Yarn Society! Let's get together and crochet/knit. We enjoy each other's company and even chit chat here and there! Hope to see you here. ¡Bienvenidos a la sociedad de hilo! Nos juntaremos y tejeremos juntos. Disfrutaremos la compañía de todos y hablaremos también. ¡Los espero!

Make It/Take It Craft

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 22, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · North Richland Hills Library · 9015 Grand Ave, North Richland Hills, TX

Join us for our Summer Make It/Take It series with a fun, prehistoric theme! 6/3: Paper Plate Dinosaur6/10: Tissue Paper Volcano6/17: Peeking Dinosaur6/24: Cave Art7/1: Pasta Dino Skeleton7/8: Woolly Mammoth7/15: Flying Pterodactyl Puppet7/22: Dino Feet & Tails

Nature Art Camp – 07/20/26

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 20, 3:00 PM UTC · Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary · 1 Nature Pl, McKinney, TX 75069, McKinney, TX

Unleash your creativity in the great outdoors with our summer Nature Art Camp! This unique camp combines the beauty of nature with the magic of art, offering campers the opportunity to explore their artistic side while surrounded by the wonders of the natural world. Our nature art camp is designed..

Mat Looming, Crochet, Crafts & Needlework

In 1 week · Tue, Jul 21, 2:00 PM–5:15 PM UTC · Market Street · Amarillo, TX

Mat looming and crochet work offer creative, no-cost ways to support homeless individuals and veterans by turning recycled plastic bags and yarn into durable sleeping mats and tote bags....

Crafter's Corner

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Emily Fowler Library — Upstairs meeting room · Denton, TX

Bring your current crafting project to work on and meet others in the local crafting community. Share ideas, get tips and inspiration, and learn something new at this come and-go program.

Freeman Page Turners Book Club:

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 20, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Clear Lake City-County Freeman Branch Library · 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, TX · Ages 18+

Join us on the third Monday of each month as we discuss a book chosen from a variety of genres! The selection for this month TBA Registration is not required, but space may be limited. Physical copies of the book may be available to check out behind the Adult Reference Desk on the second floor of...

Engineering with Makey Makey

In 1 week · Tue, Jul 21, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Frisco Library · 8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX

Makey Makey is an inventor's best friend! It’s a simple circuit board that allows conductive items to become video game controllers, keyboards, sensors and more! Let's see what we can create with craft supplies and everyday materials. For teens going into 6-12 grade. Space is limited to the first...

Art Shop: Dino Edition!

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 20, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Flower Mound Public Library · 3030 Broadmoor Ln, Flower Mound, TX 75022, Flower Mound, TX

Can you create a masterpiece on a budget? This program is free, but you'll "purchase" your supplies and create your artwork! Make anything you want with the supplies you have, or make the Special Dinosaur Craft of the Week. Registration: Please register with the name(s) of the child(ren) attending..

Contracommon’s Figure Drawing Session

In 1 week · Jul 19 – Jul 20 · The Commune · 101 E North Loop Blvd., Austin, TX

Waterdown Mystery Book Club

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 20, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

The Waterdown Mystery Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month at the Waterdown Branch , 163 Dundas St E, Waterdown. The July book title is The Great Hippopotamus Hotel by Alexander McCall Smith.

Art Club

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Northwest Branch Library · 11355 Regency Green Drive, Cypress, TX · Ages 18+

Come hang out with some adult coloring pages, explore watercolors, try your hand at sketching or bring your own art project to work on. Materials are provided at this two hour chill sesh.

Arts & Crafts for Kids with Special Needs

In 1 week · Sun, Jul 19, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Frisco Library · 8000 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX

Children in grades K-5 with special needs can stop by to enjoy arts and crafts at this come and go event.

Young at heART: Watercolor Group

In 1 week · Tue, Jul 21, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library Branch Library · 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX

Watercolor for “Young at heART” adults meets every Tuesday morning to enjoy watercolor painting while commiserating with fellow artists! This friendly and social group is open to all adults and to all levels of art experience, including those who have never painted with watercolor at all. Sometimes.

Got Books Book Club

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 20, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Cozby Library and Community Commons · 177 N Heartz Rd, Coppell, TX 75019, Coppell, TX · Ages 18+

Attendees can share a recent read, an old favorite or anything in between. You'll leave with at least one suggestion of what to read next. This program is for adult 18 and older. No registration required. Accessibility Visit our Accessibility page for more information.

Craft at HPL-Flower and Leaf Printing

In 1 week · Tue, Jul 21, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Create unique designs with flowers and leaves using a hammering technique on paper or fabric. Supplies provided.

Tween Craft Time

In 1 week · Tue, Jul 21, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Lone Star College-CyFair Library Branch Library · 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX · Ages 10–17

Date/Day: Tuesdays, weekly June 1-Aug 1 Time: 1:00PM & 2:30PM Ages:10-12 Description: Calling all creative tweens! Come hang out, make a cool craft, and have fun with friends while learning something new. 🎨 Additional Info: 6/2 String Art 6/9 Excavation Exploration 6/16 Purr-ler Beads 6/23 Tiny...

Ideal Book Club

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 20, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Stratford Branch Library · 509 Stratford Street, Highlands, TX

Join us at the Highlands Stratford Library for an engaging book discussion every third Monday of the month. We love reading genres like romance or historical fiction. Copies of the Ideal Book Club book will be available at the branch.

Needlework Network

In 1 week · Tue, Jul 21, 4:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Evelyn Meador Branch Library · 2400 North Meyer Avenue, Seabrook, TX

Calling all knitting, crocheting, embroidery and other needlecraft enthusiasts! Work on your projects in a welcoming environment as you mix and mingle with fellow enthusiasts in the area. All experience levels are welcome!

Teen Open Art Space

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Kingwood Branch Library · 4400 Bens View Lane, Kingwood, TX · Ages 13–18

Calling all teen artists! Whatever your medium is, you're invited to hang with other artists and work on your projects. Sketch pads, art pencils, markers, paints, yarn, crochet hooks, and more will be available for those who just want to show up and create. No registration is required. Snacks will..

Creative Expressions

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 20, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Creative Expressions is designed to explore self-expression, connection, and joy for people living with dementia and their care partners. Enjoy a judgment-free environment with failure-free creative activities. No prior art experience required. Presented by the Alzheimer Society . To register, call.

Brown Bag Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Parr Library · 6200 Windhaven Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093, Plano, TX

2026 Reading List January 22: Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson February 26: The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn March 26: All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley April 23: There There by Tommy Orange May 28: Backyard Bird Chronicles..

Imagination Stations

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 20, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Central Library · 500 McKinney St, Houston, TX 77002, Houston, TX

Use your imagination and discover what you can create with our Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts and Math (STREAM) kits and educational toys.

Mending Monday

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 20, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Octavia Fields Branch Library · 1503 South Houston Avenue, Humble, TX

Bring your items to mend. Use our makerspace sewing machines to mend and/or create your own items. You must already know how to use the machine. Instruction is not included in this program. Basic color thread is here, if you need a special color, you must bring it. 18+ only First come, First served.

Preschool Pups Story Time

In 1 week · Tue, Jul 21, 4:00 PM–4:45 PM UTC · North Channel Branch Library · 15741 Wallisville Road, Houston, TX · Ages Up to 5

Do you love silly stories and meeting new friends? Explore the alphabet and early literacy with us through tales, fingerplays, songs, action rhymes and crafts/activities!

E.S.L. Read-Aloud Club

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 3:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Kingwood Branch Library · 4400 Bens View Lane, Kingwood, TX · Ages 18+

Practice reading aloud in English with other adult learners this summer on Thursday mornings in June and July. Focus is on pronunciation, fluency, and confidence through shared reading in a supportive library setting. For adults who can read in English and have some language experience; not for...

Jurassic Art Jam with Ms. Krystle

In 1 week · Wed, Jul 22, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · High Meadows Branch Library · 4500 Aldine Mail Route, Houston, TX

Craft Program for Kids Get creative with Ms. Krystle in this hands-on dinosaur-themed craft program. Children will explore art, design, and imagination while creating fun prehistoric projects. Activities are designed to support creativity and self-expression.

Afternoon Book Club **18 and Up Only**

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Barbara Bush Branch Library · 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX · Ages 18+

Please join us for our regular afternoon book club meetings. You'll meet fellow book lovers and have a great time! For more information on how to attend the book club, please contact us cc@hcpl.net

Teen Craft Time

In 1 week · Thu, Jul 23, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Lone Star College-CyFair Library Branch Library · 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX · Ages 10–17

Day: Thursdays, weekly June 1-Aug 1 Time: 2:00PM Ages: 13-18 Description: Calling all creative teens! Come hang out, make a cool craft, and have fun with friends while learning something new. 🎨 Additional Info: Free! Tickets at the Adult Reference Desk 6/4 String Art 6/11 Jewelry Making 6/18 No...

Button Bash

In 1 week · Mon, Jul 20, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Evelyn Meador Branch Library · 2400 North Meyer Avenue, Seabrook, TX

Get creative at Button Bash! Teens can design their own custom buttons or choose from fun pre-made designs to make and take home. All supplies will be provided. For teens in grades 6-12. No registration required.