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Family Painting Fun - Van Gogh's Sun
Bring the whole family for a guided painting session inspired by Van Gogh’s Sun, where each person creates a personal canvas with step-by-step instruction and all supplies provided. Everyone in attendance needs their own paid seat, and observers or shared canvases are not permitted. For the safety of children, alcohol is not allowed at family events, but snacks and nonalcoholic drinks are welcome. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult who also has a seat, and children may not be dropped off. Candles are an optional add-on; they are not recommended for children under 10, and all minors require adult supervision for candle-making. Please plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to check in, get smocked, and settle in, or come up to 30 minutes beforehand if you want extra time to relax with friends. Encourage young artists to follow their own creative path rather than correcting their work, and celebrate their effort. You will leave with a finished, dry artwork you painted yourself. If attending with others who booked separately, include your group name in the Special Request box during your reservation so you can be seated together.
Painting with a TwistSpecial Olympics Day
Celebrate the Special Olympics community at Whataburger Field during a Corpus Christi Hooks game. Presented by Whataburger and One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, this ballpark gathering spotlights athletes and their families with a focus on connection and recognition. Highlights include a pregame procession of athletes, a chance to run the bases after the final out, and refreshments provided by event sponsors. One athlete will also be chosen for the ceremonial first pitch. Ticket options are available for athletes, coaches, and immediate family members, and additional tickets for extended family and friends can be purchased using the discount code GOHOOKS.
Whataburger FieldCamp La Palmera
Camp La Palmera returns for the summer with a full slate of free weekday activities created to keep families entertained near home. Each week features themed fun, with karaoke on Mondays and a Bingo Bonanza on Tuesdays. Midweek brings Campfire Chats on Wednesdays, combining storytime for children 8 and under with mental health conversations open to all ages. Thursdays highlight creative projects with K Space Contemporary, including bracelets, frames and other crafts. Fridays deliver hands-on experiences such as Pilates or yoga, pickleball, petting zoos, slime making and more. In addition to the weekly lineup, two special headliner shows are planned, Huntrix Tribute: The Sing Along Experience and a TSwift Tribute, presented on The Stage at La Palmera Cafes. Plans may change, supplies can be limited, and certain restrictions may apply.
Shark Week
Portland Aquatics Center is hosting a Shark Week celebration with shark facts and activities offered each day. Visitors can learn more about sharks and take part in themed activities throughout the week, with a playful reminder to beware. Regular admission fees apply.
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