Simply because I know you were sitting there thinking, "Man, how am I going to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the moon landing with my family without spending an arm and a leg," I figured I'd pass along an email I received (thanks go to reader Terry this time) aimed at just that thing.

Downtown's Discovery Green, which has solidified itself as one of the premiere spots for free family fun, has a great line-up of events this weekend to help you celebrate.

After the jump, see a blurb from their site as well as a rundown of the entire schedule:

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If you've got a tiny dancer in your home, the following might be of interest to you.

Dance Houston, one of (if not the) Houston's premiere dance companies, has two dance camps available this summer that are currently open for registration.

The first camp, called "Shooting Stars," is aimed at the beginner 8-11 year-old age range. It runs from July 20th through July 31st. Dancers will take three to four classes a day (it's basically a school-type setting; kids are there from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and will have a final performance on the 31st.

The second camp, called "Young and Intense," is a three-week long intensive workshop and performance. It runs from August 3rd through August 21st and is aimed at the 12-17 year-old age range. (Same hours apply.)

You can get more information about both, including prices, locations, and how to register, here.

Get out your Crayolas, Sharpies, rolls of duct tape, aluminum foil and hangers because the Bayou City Art Festival Downtown's annual "Art on Water" (which is exactly what it sounds like) has begun accepting admissions for October's installment. Here are the pertinent pieces of information you need, lifted graciously from the press release:

"The event, located in Houston’s City Hall Reflection Pool, 901 Bagby between Walker and McKinney Streets in Hermann Square, is the centerpiece of the Bayou City Art Festival Downtown October 10-11, 2009."

"Individuals, groups and students are invited to design original floating, stationary or kinetic art pieces for the water-locked art display. 'Art on Water' is launched October 9 and is up through Sunday, October 11. The pieces are on view to approximately 30,000 art festival patrons."

“Bayou City Art Festival Downtown staff and invited outside jurors will select fifteen pieces for the exhibit. Festival art jurors will award cash honors to the first ($500), second and third place ($250 each) artists on Sunday, October 11. Festival patrons will also select a Patron's Choice award ($250)."

You have until September 18th to get your submissions in (which, if you're anything like me, means you won't get started on yours until about September 16th). More information is available here. Good luck.

Yelp.com, a "business review site where locals read, write and share reviews" about various local establishments, is hosting their first ever Restaurant Week July 20th through July 26th. For those of you who happen to be restaurant buffs, this looks like it's an ideal deal. $25 scores you a three course meal during dinner at Benjy's (in the Village), Mia Bella, Sullivan's Steakhouse, and many others.

If you want to participate, you'll need to be sure to call to make reservations. (The open spots filling up quick, so hop to. And make sure to request the Yelp Eats! menu.) Also, the $25 does not include drinks and/or gratuity. Click here to get full details as well as see a full listing of the participating restaurants (and even a couple of menu selections).

Should you have any questions, event coordinator Farrah A. will be able to help via Houston@yelp.com.

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