I am going to see if my sister can get my niece Lily and my nephew Jason, and we can take the kids along with Charlie to the Lone Star Flight Museum which I don’t think Lily and Jason have been to. I just wish David was off to go with us because he loves coming here to see the Planes which we study in Charlie’s Homeschool Classes.
Summer Fun Takes Flight at Lone Star Flight Museum!
HOUSTON, Texas (May 23, 2023) –New exhibits, special events, camps, scout classes, visiting aircraft, flight experiences and more will fill the days of summer at the Lone Star Flight Museum. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, it a flight plan for fun for the entire family.
SUMMER SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS:
- May 27-29 – Memorial Weekend at LSFM
- Sat., June 8 – STEM Day
- Sat., June 10 – Free Candlelight Concert for Museum Members
- Sat., June 17 – LEGO Day
- Thurs., June 22 – NASA Day
- Sat., July 8 – Drone Day
- Sat., July 22 – Star Wars Day
- Sat., Aug. 5 – WASP 80th Anniversary
- Sat, Aug., 19 – National Aviation Day
- Mon., Sept. 4 – Labor Day
SUMMER CALENDAR!
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Memorial Weekend at Lone Star Flight Museum– May 27-29
Sat., May 27 – Paper airplane making stations and contests, Rover tours, Hangar talks and flight simulators.
Sun., May 28 – Flight simulators, exhibits and MaxFlight
Mon., May 29 – Tours in the DC-3, Howard 250, NASA Rover, exhibits and more!
Exclusive Event! Candlelight Concert for Museum Members! – Sat., June 10, 8 p.m.
Performances in more than 100 cities around the world, this candlelight concert brings talented musicians into unique settings, performing a wide range of musical genres. It’s an amazing immersive experience, and this time, its free for Lone Star Flight Museum members only. The performance will feature the music of Hans Zimmer and his music from movies such The Lion King, The Dark Night, Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more.
Summer Block Party – LEGO® Day at LSFM – Sat., June 17 – 10 a.m.-2 p.m
Check out some amazing LEGO displays, build your own LEGO masterpiece from bins filled with thousands of bricks, and the littles can play with jumbo blocks too. Aviation-themed building kits are available for purchase in the LSFM Gift Shop. Retired NASA Astronaut and Mayor of Friendswood, Mike Foreman will be on hand to talk about his life and work in space! And make a cool Father’s Day card for dear old dad!
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – LEGO displays and activities.
11 a.m. – Hangar Talk with NASA astronaut Mike Foreman.
NASA Day at LSFM – Thurs., June 22
It’s out of this world fun! Climb inside the rover, hear about the CCT and peek inside the shuttle mockup, test your engineering skills and save that egg in the Eggstronaut activity and watch robonauts cruise across the hangar floors and perform some really cool tricks!
10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. – Rover Tours
11 a.m. 2 p.m. – Eggstronaut
11:30 a.m. & 1:30 a.m. – Shuttle Trainer Talk
Test your drone pilot skills, see drone pros showcase their flying and hear how they are defining the future of drone aviation. Demonstrations will include pros from San Jacinto College, Houston Police Department & the 147th Attack Wing.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. – Test your drone pilot skills & watch the drone pros fly!
Movie characters will be onsite to greet visitors and Hangar Talks about the aircraft that inspired the movie highlight the day. Dress in character and get $2 off! Then stay late for Star Wars: The Force Awakens movie night! Movie is not included with general admission, $5 per person. FREE for museum members!
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Characters from Houston Rebel Legion will be roaming the hangars, along with movie-themed activities
11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. – Hangar Talk – How historic aircraft inspired the movies.
6 p.m. – Movie Night! Star Wars: The Force Awakens
$5 per person. FREE for members. BYOC (bring your own chair)
WASP 80th Anniversary – Sat., Aug 5
Join us for a day of honoring the 80th Anniversary of Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP). The WASP was established during World War II, on August 5, 1943 and flew a total of 60 million miles performing a variety of missions. Hear talks and view artifacts about the WASP that served.
11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. – Hangar Talk on the history of WASP.
10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Curator display of WASP artifacts.
National Aviation Day – Sat., Aug. 19
Calling all aviators! It’s a day made for the Lone Star Flight Museum. Enjoy a day that is all about aircraft. From helicopters and drones to warbirds and space shuttles, it’s a special day to celebrate aviation! Hands-on activities, plane tours, cockpit sneak peaks, tinkering with tools and don’t forget the flight simulators. Full schedule to be posted as the date nears.
Labor Day Fun at LSFM – Mon., Sept. 4
Say so long to summer with some amazing aircraft, out of this world exhibits, and phenomenal flight simulator. Lots of great fun and activities for the entire family too. And you can’t miss free hot dogs. While they last!
11 a.m. – Hot dogs, chips and drink! One per person, while supplies last!
Every month, the Lone Star Flight Museum welcomes a new and visiting aircraft giving visitors a chance to see a new plane at the museum all year long. Here’s what’s in store this summer:
June – RAFE Rutan Cozy – A homebuilt aircraft designed by Burt Rutan.
June 8-11 – USCG Eurocopter MH-65 Dolphin – Special Visit!
July – Pitts S-1 – A light aerobatic biplanes designed by Curtis Pitts that dominates airshow competitions since its first flight in 1944.
Summer Scout Merit Badge Classes & Youth Overnights
The LSFM offers Aviation, Electronics, Engineering, Weather, and American Heritage merit badges for Scouts BSA, badges for American Heritage Girls Pioneers and Patriots, and overnight events inside our museum hangars. Classes schedule throughout the summer!
Summer Camps REGISTRATION OPEN – New Camps!
New camps highlight this season! Aero Derby Dash, Fly Girls and Go Zero G join the roster of Pilot Maker, Crafty Aircraft and Aces and Legends this summer. All jam packed with aircraft tours, hands on activities, flight simulators and more. Camps are Monday through Friday and open to kids 8-14 years old.
Schedules subject to change. Visit us online atLONESTARFLIGHT.ORGor ourFACEBOOK and INSTAGRAMpages for the latest program and event information, or call 346-708-2517
About the Lone Star Flight Museum
The Lone Star Flight Museum (LSFM) is a 501c3 aviation museum and STEM learning center with a mission to celebrate flight and achievements in Texas aviation as well as educate and engage our youth through science, technology, engineering, and math. Located 20 minutes from downtown Houston, LSFM is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday Noon – 5 p.m. $5 general admission on Thursdays. Minuti Coffee is open during museum hours.
