Mamba-Con IS a Mamba style convention and pop-up experience brought to you by Mamba Fruit Chews, where fans can play the Adventures in Mamba World video game live and enjoy a hands-on Mamba-filled adventure. At the event, hosted by Mambot and his Hero Squad, attendees can receive an exclusive badge, awesome swag and Mamba Fruit Chews. Gamers can compete to have their high score featured on the live leaderboard and those who complete the final level of the game will receive a one-of-a-kind t-shirt. Practice your game play at AdventuresinMambaWorld.com.

 

Bring the family for movie nights on the outdoor airplane ramp at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Don’t forget your chairs, blankets, and insect repellent! Food is allowed but alcohol is prohibited. Doors open at 8:00 pm and the movie will begin at dusk. This Friday’s film is Apollo 13, starring Tom Hanks as Capt. Jim Lovell, tells the story of what was to be NASA’s third Moon landing mission, but quickly became a crisis situation when an on-board explosion threatened the spacecraft’s oxygen and power supply.

Story Time with Ms. Claudia – a sweet, interactive hour of reading aloud and together classic and new children’s picture books, specifically curated for preschoolers. Lemonade and cookies will be served.

Chicago Family Bike Fest is a community event celebrating biking with a blend of education, physical activity and fun. Adults will have access to resources that help them safely bike with young independent riders or with children as cargo. Bigger kids will enjoy riding through a bike safety obstacle course and trying out new wheels. Toddlers and little kids will have a dedicated play space just for them.

The very first Venezuelan Festival in Portland and the PNW. Features dance, music, arts & crafts, vendors, cultural displays, and a puppet show! Hosted by Tears of Joy Theatre and Venezuela’s Voice in Oregon.

The Bay Area’s only festival with a focus on aerial artistry returns for its third year, bringing together more than a dozen of the finest local and national companies and solo performers working today for three days of spectacle, daring athleticism, aerial dance and circus.

 

At Tinkergarten, families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In this free event, Tinkergarten Leader, Lori Miller, will facilitate an expert-designed play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together. Registration is required to ensure enough materials for all the children.

The Village of Homewood invites the community once again to their giant block party! Fest goers will enjoy exploration of bubbles with the Homewood Science Center, face painting, a full line-up of live music throughout the day, jump house, games, zip line, adventure slide, crafts and much more!

Pack up the kids and enjoy some outdoor fun at Thursday Family Fun Nights at San Diego Botanic Garden this summer. Garden lovers of all ages are invited to come to enjoy the rest of the Garden during Thursday Family Fun Night to take advantage of extended evening hours. It’s a whole different feel in the Garden during these special summer months. From 6-7 p.m. don’t miss family-friendly musical performers and entertainment, like San Diego’s own Hullabaloo.

 

The Carroll Family Foundation invites girls ages 7-18 to attend a FREE all girls basketball clinic. Spaces are limited, so you’re strongly encouraged to register your child ASAP. The clinic will consist of fun skill-building activities, professional instruction from DeMarre Carroll and other coaching staff, guest speakers, and more!