Jurassic Quest, Batman in concert

Children pet a walking raptor at the Jurassic Quest exhibit at NRG.

Annie Mulligan

As the city continues to recover from Hurricane Beryl, Houston families can look forward to a variety of activities and events. From interactive experiences to sporting events to musicals, here are the top events happening in Houston this week, including Jurassic Quest and Batman in Concert with the Houston Symphony.

Check out “Fancy Nancy the Musical” in its final week

The Main Street Theater stages "'Fancy Nancy the musical." — The Main Street Theater is staging “Fancy Nancy The Musical.”

Photography by Pin Lim/Forest

Main Street Theater’s musical “Fancy Nancy” follows Nancy as she prepares for a school dance recital about mermaids. The story focuses on friendship, creativity and self-expression, with upbeat songs and dances for young audiences and fans of the book series. Recommended for preschoolers and older.

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Or: MATCH, 3400 Main

Details: $24 and up; mainstreettheater.com

Embark on a prehistoric adventure with Jurassic Quest

Teacher Ms. Ashlea holds one of her students during a field trip to the Jurassic Quest exhibit at NRG.

Annie Mulligan

Step back in time and explore life-size dinosaurs at Jurassic Quest. This immersive experience offers fun and educational encounters for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.

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When: 9am-6pm on July 26 and 27 and 9am-6pm on July 28

Or: NRG Park, 1 Fannin

Details: $22 and up; jurassicquest.com

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Catch Pokémon at the Fort Bend Discovery Center

Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center in Sugar Land.

Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle photographer

Try to catch Pokémon characters Pikachu and Squirtle in the museum for an encounter during the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center’s Gotta Catch ‘Em event.

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When: 9am-4pm July 26

Or: 198 Kempner Street, Sugar Land

Details: $14 and up; childrensdiscoveryfb.org

Cheer on the Houston Astros

An Astros fan cheers on the team at Minute Maid Park.

Brett Coomer/Staff Photographer

The Astros will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a series of games this weekend at Minute Maid Park. Friday’s game will feature fireworks, giveaways and other activities.

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When: 7:10 p.m. on July 26, 6:10 p.m. on July 27 and 1:10 p.m. on July 28

Or: Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford

Details: $49 and up; mlb.com/astros

Celebrate 35 Years of Batman with the Houston Symphony

Michael Keaton plays Batman and Jack Nicholson is the Joker in 1989’s “Batman.”

Warner Bros.

To celebrate the film’s 35th anniversary, the “Batman” tour comes to the Pavilion with the Houston Symphony Orchestra. Guests can see the film projected on a large screen while Danny Elfman’s iconic score is performed live by the orchestra. Released in 1989, “Batman” was the highest-grossing film of the year and has remained a fan favorite. The event invites attendees to dress up as their favorite DC superhero. Note that “Batman” is rated PG-13 and runs approximately two hours.

Or: 2005 Robbins Lake, The Woods

Details: Free; woodlandscenter.org

Buffalo Soldiers Museum Honoring Soldiers Day

1st Sergeant Luis Padilla wears an authentic Buffalo Soldiers uniform and describes the life and equipment of colored soldiers in West Texas forts in the late 1800s at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum.

Kirk Sides/Team Photographer

Join the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum for a day of history and celebration. The event includes a scavenger hunt, children’s activities, a food truck, and a living history presentation by historian Luis Padilla. There will also be a luncheon talk with Cale Carter III and Jason Fung.

When: 10am-4pm July 27

Details:Free entry upon registration; buffalosoldiersmuseum.org

Spend time with family at the Houston Family Fun Fest

Houston Family Magazine’s annual Family Fun Fest returns to LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch.

Debi Beauregard

Houston Family Magazine’s annual event features a day of fun with face painting, games, giveaways, vendor activities, arts and crafts, door prizes, live music and stage performances.

When: 11am-3pm July 27

Or: 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy

Details: Free; lacenterra.com