If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Houston community.  July is all about freedom, but even after Independence Day, there are so many things to do in Houston all month long. From fun (and cool!) indoor activities to summer traditions like going to the beach, our guide to July will help you beat the heat and make the most of this month in H-Town. Do you love taking a good summer road trip? We put together a guide of the best road trips to take this summer!  For even more tips on how to make the most of July in Houston, check out the latest events in the Hey Houston newsletter.  Check out all our recommendations and activities for the month here: Miller Outdoor Theatre La La Land on Thursday, July 11th at 8 p.m. and Top Gun: Maverick on Friday, July 19 at 8 p.m. at Trebly Park Find your nearest Houston Public Library  PuttShack Houston  Forget Me Not Houston for brunch  Just Ride Watercraft tours on Buffalo Bayou  Cidercade Houston  Pizzana Houston  The Menil and Bistro Menil Best Cold Treats and Frozen Desserts Brewsology Beer Fest at the Houston Museum of Natural Science  Discovery Green is showing the Lion King on Friday, July 20th at 7 p.m. Port of Houston tour Star Spangled Salute at Miller Outdoor Theatre  Freedom Rocks Music Fest  Omni Houston Hotel Galleria swim pass El Segundo Swim Club Things You Didn’t Know Your Houston Public Library Card Could Do  Looking for more Houston news? Then sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Houston  Follow us on Instagram  @CityCastHouston Don’t have social media? Then leave us a voicemail or text us at +1 713-489-6972 with your thoughts! Have feedback or a show idea? Let us know!  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Let’s Talk! Thanks to our sponsor of today's episode, Downtown Houston+! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices