Hello Lubbock! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Free summer kids movies, dinosaur magic show, and Twister FanFest + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Family fun on screen: Free Summer Kids Fest movies play today at Premiere Cinemas in South Plains Mall, with Wednesday and Thursday morning showtimes. The series runs through August 6 -- see the full schedule.
Lease deal moves ahead: Lubbock County commissioners approved the Expo Center lease 3-2 despite concerns over control and the termination clause. A separate local government corporation board will meet to review next steps -- watch the lease vote.
Smarter street repair planning: Lubbock City Council is considering a $324,000 LiDAR scanning contract to grade pavement block by block and steer a $14.5 million repair budget, with a 300-day analysis to set priorities -- see the road plan.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
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Easy family win: Skip the indecision spiral and head to Maxey Park. The Hub City Playground keeps kiddos busy, the splash pad cools everyone off, and a stroll by the lake works wonders for your mood. It’s the kind of simple, close-to-home win you’ll actually use.
Level up your week: Need a third space that doesn’t involve queso or treadmills? Stormcrow Games is the hangout for tabletop, minis, paints, and card slinging in Lubbock, with a busy events calendar and helpful staff that can get you from rulebook to rolling dice fast.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎩 Magic Show @ Lubbock Public Library (Godeke) | Wednesday (6/24) at 2:00 PM – Godeke is going prehistoric with a dinosaur-themed magic show that keeps kids quiet, and adults amused. Rick of Magic and Company blends illusions, sharp timing, and plenty of laughs under the Unearth A Story theme. Seating is limited, recommended for ages 4-12.
📚 Summer Storytime Series: Oden Veterinary Hospital! @ McAlister Dog Park | Friday (6/26) at 11:00 AM – Whether your kid is team dog, cat, or the mysterious “can we get a monkey,” this week’s Summer Storytime brings Oden Veterinary Hospital to Milestones Park. Meet animal pros, snag free photos, and say hello to a furry guest, included with membership or play pass.
🎨 Sensory Summer Art Lab @ ART & Company | Friday (6/26) at 2:00 PM – If your kid collects rocks, glitter, and odd questions, Sensory Summer Art Lab is their natural habitat. It mixes art, science, and hands-on mess for ages 5 to 12 every Friday afternoon for $25, and buys you 90 minutes of quiet.
🐱 Hello Kitty Paint Party @ Colorful Creations Studio | Friday (6/26) at 6:00 PM – Channel your Sanrio sticker-book era without the homework at a Hello Kitty paint party, with pre-drawn canvases, light snacks, and refreshments. All ages are welcome, so bring the kids or just your inner nine-year-old. Seating is limited, naturally.
🛶 Sunset Paddle @ Canyon Lake East Parking Lot | Friday (6/26) at 8:00 PM – This mellow 90-minute sunset paddle on Dunbar Historic Lake, aka the Upper Fork of the Double Fork of the Brazos, lets you drift while the West Texas sky shows off. Kayak or paddleboard, paddle, PFD, and a tutorial included. Date night, family hang, or escape.
📻 ARRL Field Day @ Disabled American Veterans Building | Saturday (6/27) at 1:00 PM – ARRL Field Day hits the DAV, where the ham radio crowd shows how to reach half the planet without a single bar. Expect hands-on rigs, off-grid know-how, and charming operators proving analog still works when the power blinks, the internet pouts, and your phone sulks.
🤩 Twister FanFest @ Flix Brewhouse | Monday (6/29) at 6:45 PM – Batten down your napkins, Twister FanFest is blowing in, with pre-show activities, a themed menu, and a free collectible glass with admission. It’s the rare storm you actually root for, plus zero yard debris, just good company, and a souvenir for the china cabinet.
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07 — The Lubbock report Weather forecastToday — High: 101°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 10%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 101. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 101°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 10%
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