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Summertime in Florida can be a major stressor in terms of keeping cool! With that summer sun on full blast, chances are you’re looking for a chill place to cool off on a long, hot day!   The good news for all you Jacksonville residents is that you’re never in short supply when it comes to cool, relaxing places to swim! Shipwreck Island Water Park is the perfect place to stop by for a cool dip in the pool, whether you’re enjoying its sprawling Splash Zone or its pirate-themed play village, there’s always a great place to wade along while enjoying a fresh bit of sun and surf!   Shipwreck Island Water Park is a showcase of thrilling, chilling water-themed rides and events, along with some quality dining options, family photo opportunities, and more! Kids will absolutely love the many playground- esque locations to climb around on , as well as the fun pirate-theming to keep them on their toes throughout the day! Plus, there are always plenty of seasonal events going on, ensurin...

Ready to add a bit of zest to your lives, Houston residents?   A tasty feast waits for you at Houston’s 2022 Crawfish Festival! Taking place on Saturday, June 11 th , this amazing festival will close out the 2022 crawfish season complete with vendors, live music, and—of course—the most delicious crawfish you could ever imagine!   Food is always a major motivator for guests and this event is no exception. You can bet your lucky stars that you’ll have your fill of all the best dining digs when you stop by! Heads & Tails, Toque Event Space, SOPO (Sushi on Post Oak), Ducky McSchwenny’s, and Bovine & Barley have partnered together to donate a percentage of total ticket sales to Children at Risk. There will be plenty of room for families and lone visitors no matter how you arrive, with a sense of summer spirit that you’re not going to want to miss out on !   Summer is the best season for outdoor cooking, and this event makes sure that its guests understand that! Hous...

Looking for the perfect party venue for friends and families across the Phoenix area? Here is a PERFECT place you’re not going to want to miss!   Golfland Sunsplash is the ideal hotspot for EVERYONE, complete with an exciting assortment of wonderful things to see and do, including golf zones, food, party venues, laser tag, arcade play, bumper boats, water park attractions, and more! The park hosts over 30 rides altogether and is constantly updating its look, ensuring an exciting, quality experience every time you go! Kids will definitely love it, and adults will find that the variety yields an endless assortment of fun and frivolity for hours!   Phoenix is home to plenty of amazing entertainment hotspots, from tasty food to plenty of quality shopping destinations as well! And, of course, that also includes amazing amusement parks like Golfland Sunsplash. The city always has something new going on across the season, with perfect regional convenience, fantastic weather,...

  Everyone likes a nice relaxing day out with an ice-cold beer! With the way Houston weather has been behaving lately, I don’t blame anyone for wanting to kick back, relax, and enjoy a cold one with the boys (or girls!). Since Houston is experiencing a level of record heat, as always, in summer, it’s a good thing that there’s a new opportunity to experience some good times with friends and family with the Boom Shaka Lager Fest.  Presented by Urban South HTX, the Boom Shaka Lager Fest, this new beer festival will showcase more than 15 different craft breweries, featuring unique lagers from a slew of great local selections including Great Heights Brewing Co., Celestial Beerworks, Baa Baa Brewhouse, False Idol Brewing, Klaus Brewing Co., 11 Below Brewing Co., Local Group Brewing, Holler Brewing Co., Ingenious Brewing Co., Weathered Souls Brewing Co., New Magnolia Brewing Co., Astral Brewing, Eureka Heights Brew Co., Batch Brewing Co., and many, MANY more!  Whew! That’s a mou...

Looking for something fun to do in Dallas? Well guess what--the wait is over! On June 26th running through June 27th, Dallas residents can feed their curiosity and sense of discovery with the Dallas Collect-A-Con! This two-day festival and trade show convention hosts more than 300 dealers and vendors showcasing the most highly-sought out items of your dreams.  Everything from sports cards, comics, video games, vintage toys, and more! Basically, it’s a way to feed your inner geek and find the kind of merchandise that you’d never be able to find anywhere else, especially if you have kiddos that you’re looking to introduce to some of the most iconic toys and gear you grew up with! It’s a perfect way to meet people as well as take part in some really engaging shopping experiences, especially if you’re passionate about all the little details that go into collecting as a hobby. We’re all passionate about something and you can be sure that this amazing convention will have something that ...

 A little-known fact about me--I’m absolutely nuts for the horror genre.  Not because I’m particularly morbid but because I just enjoy a good scare. And after years of enjoying these crazy popcorn flicks, you really come to appreciate the genre for what it is, as well as all the hard work and passion that goes into it from its talented actors and artists.  Luckily, I’m not alone. For years, the horror genre has cultivated a wide and dedicated audience, especially within the Houston community. And now Houstonians can celebrate because the Houston Horror Film Festival is finally here! Now that Covid is tapering off, we have the new opportunity to celebrate this amazing genre with a showcase of iconic guests, imagery, merchandise, and fun, all celebrating the chills and thrills of the horror genre over the years. Running from June 25th to June 27th, the Houston Horror Film Festival will feature some well-known actors and actresses from horror history, including Tyler Mane, ...