{"id":5046,"date":"2026-08-03T22:56:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T22:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lumeamara.online\/?p=5046"},"modified":"2026-08-03T22:56:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T22:56:15","slug":"five-things-to-do-in-laredo-this-week-art-wellness-and-family-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lumeamara.online\/?p=5046","title":{"rendered":"Five things to do in Laredo this week: Art, wellness and family fun"},"content":{"rendered":"
Artwork lines the walls inside Casa Ortiz during CaminARTE on Feb. 6, 2026, as downtown Laredo\u2019s monthly art walk brought visitors through gallery spaces to experience local and student exhibits. CaminARTE is one of the events featured in this week’s Five things to do in Laredo.Maria Ruiz\/Laredo Morning Times<\/figcaption>

The first full week of August brings a mix of wellness<\/a>, art, family fun and community events to Laredo<\/p>\n

Whether you’re looking for wellness reies for kids, here are five things to do in Laredo this week<\/p>\n

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Sunset Yoga Class<\/h3>\n

Tuesday, 7 to 8 p.m. Casa Ortiz, 915 Zaragoza St<\/p>\n

On the first and last Tuesday of each month, Casa Ortiz transforms its garden into a peaceful setting for its Sunset Yoga series<\/p>\n

Residents and visitors looking to unwind can attend for $15. No registration is required<\/p>\n

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Breastfeeding<\/a> Awareness Community Fair<\/h3>\n

Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon Laredo Medical Center Tower B, First Floor, 1700 E. Saunders St<\/p>\n

Laredo Medical Center is inviting expecting and new mothers to learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding during its annual Breastfeeding Awareness Community Fair<\/p>\n

In addition to speaking with healthcare professionals, attendees can explore red other community support services<\/a><\/p>\n

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Rockin’ Your Way Back to School \u2013 Rock Party!<\/h3>\n

Friday, 2:30 to 3 p.m. Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library, 1120 E. Calton Road<\/p>\n

Joe A. Guerra Laredo Public Library is wrapping up its week of back-to-school STEM, art and educational activities with a rock-themed celebration featuring crafts, books, giveaways and more<\/p>\n

Light Up the Night, sponsored by AEP<\/h3>\n

Friday, 6 p.m. Imaginarium of South Texas, West End Washington Street<\/p>\n

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AEP and the Imaginarium of South Texas continue their Light Up the Night series, offering families an evening of interactive activities focused on energy, electricity and electrical safety<\/p>\n

The event is free and open to the public<\/p>\n

CaminARTE<\/h3>\n

Friday, 6 to 10 p.m. Downtown Laredo, Iturbide Street<\/p>\n

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On the first Friday of every month, downtown Laredo becomes a walkable arts district where galleries open their doors, artisans showcase handmade goods and live music fills the streets<\/p>\n

Featured exhibitions include Laredoan Moka Fernandez’s “Echoes of a Warmth” at Casa Ortiz, 915 Zaragoza St., and “Cool Drawings: Midnight Red” by a Nuevo Laredo nurse and artist<\/p>\n

Other stops include Los Olvidados, which will host an evening of live music, art and poetry with Laredo Border Slam, as well as the Laredo Center for the Arts<\/p>\n

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