Family activities/events happening this weekend

🎬 Movies in the Park

• Family-friendly outdoor movie nights are part of the Movies in the Park series.

  • Saturday, July 19, at Mackenzie Park, featuring The Wild Robot.

  • Arrive early (starting around 6 PM) for pre-movie fun—storytime, crafts, and games. Bring a blanket, bug spray, and flashlights 

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📚 Stories & Art for Kids

• On Friday, July 18, the City of Lubbock is hosting:

  • PBS Kids Storytime

  • Parenting Cottage Storytime

  • Painting & Art Class 101

  • Teen Beginners Hip-Hop session—all free and open to families City of Lubbock

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🌽 Farmers Market with Family Flair

• Wolfforth Farmers Market (just south of Lubbock) on Saturday, July 19:

  • A family-friendly venue featuring farm animals, crafts, and live music 

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🛼 Roller Fun & Petting Zoo

• Family Skate Night at SK806 Roller Rink:

  • Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19, enjoy skating in a friendly, family atmosphere 

• Old MacDonald’s Petting Farm:

  • Saturday & Sunday, July 19–20, hands-on animal fun perfect for little ones 

🎨 Museums & Outdoor Discovery

These are open all weekend and great for families:

• Science Spectrum & OMNI Theater – 250+ interactive science exhibits, plus an aquarium 

• National Ranching Heritage Center – historic ranch structures, demonstrations, engaging for all ages City of Lubbock

• Prairie Dog Town at Mackenzie Park – free prairie dog watching and feeding spot 

• Lubbock Lake Landmark – archaeological site with trails and visitor center; kids can see ancient digs