Want to celebrate the Apollo 11 50th anniversary in Houston? Here's a list of ways you can

Photo: HO, Handout / AFP/Getty Images This July 20, 1969, photo shows astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr....

MISSION MOON: Nearly 50 years have passed since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon. Our special Apollo 50 anniversary coverage explores how the country came together to fulfill President John F. Kennedy’s goal of reaching the lunar surface by 1970, NASA's bold missions - and crippling tragedies - since that historic day, and the future of space exploration and Houston as America's "Space City.”

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Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history when they became the first men to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969. It was the culmination of more than a decade's worth of work by the United States as the nation came together in a battle to defeat its nemesis, the Soviet Union, to the lunar surface.

These two moonwalkers — and the 10 that came after them — all called Houston home, training for their seemingly impossible missions at what is now the Johnson Space Center.

Next week, Houston will begin celebrating the accomplishments of Armstrong, Aldrin and their third crew mate, Michael Collins. Here's how you can participate.

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TUESDAY, JULY 16 (50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Launch):

Lunch with Apollo Flight Controllers: Attendees will eat lunch with an Apollo-era flight controller, having an opportunity to talk with them about their memories and experience.

Location: Space Center Houston

Price: Members: $40 per adult, $11 per kid; Non-member: $69.95 per adult, $35.95 per kid.

Special screening of Chasing the Moon: Showing and panel discussion of Robert Stone's three-part documentary.

Location: Space Center Houston

Price: Free

First day of Neil Armstrong Collection Auction: Heritage Auctions is hosting the third phase of Armstrong's personal collection. Bidding will occur both online and live in Dallas.

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Heritage Auctions, 3500 Maple Avenue Dallas, TX 75219; http://bit.ly/2YGLe4t

Tram Tours featuring the Historic Mission Control Room at NASA's Johnson Space Center: This tour will feature the newly restored mission control room that was used for the Apollo 11 mission.

Location: Space Center Houston

Price: Included in general admission ticket to Space Center Houston

Apollo 11 Mission Briefings: Learn more about the important activities of the Apollo 11 flight.

Location: Space Center Houston

Price: Included with your general admission ticket to Space Center Houston

Apollo 11-themed Pop-Up Science Labs: Hands-on workshops that help kids learn more about what it took to send humans to the moon and keep them safe

Location: Space Center Houston

Price: Included with your general admission ticket to Space Center Houston.

LISTEN: Our "Cigarettes & Rocket Fuel" podcast follows NASA's 1969 Apollo missions

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17:

Second day of Neil Armstrong Collection Auction: Heritage Auctions is hosting the third phase of Armstrong's personal collection. Bidding will occur online.

Time: 12 p.m.

Location: http://bit.ly/2YGLe4t

Tram Tours featuring the Historic Mission Control Room at NASA's Johnson Space Center: This tour will feature the newly restored mission control room that was used for the Apollo 11 mission.

Location: Space Center Houston

Price: Included in general admission ticket to Space Center Houston

Apollo 11 Mission Briefings: Learn more about the important activities of the Apollo 11 flight.

Location: Space Center Houston

Price: Included with your general admission ticket to Space Center Houston

Apollo 11-themed Pop-Up Science Labs: Hands-on workshops that help kids learn more about what it took to send humans to the moon and keep them safe.

Location: Space Center Houston

Price: Included with your general admission ticket to Space Center Houston.

THURSDAY, JULY 18:

Lunch with the Children of Apollo: Eat lunch while listening to a panel discussion with children of the Apollo era including: Jeff and Barbara Lovell, Amy Bean, Tracy Cernan Woolie and Gwen Griffin (moderator).

Location: Space Center Houston

Price: Members: $40 per adult, $11 per kid; Non-members: $69.95 per adult, $35.95 per kid.

Apollo 50 Live" Sponsor Activity Tent: A tent full of activities, displays and giveaway for guests to enjoy

Location: Space Center Houston

Price: Included with your general admission ticket to Space Center Houston.

Third day of Neil Armstrong Collection Auction: Heritage Auctions is hosting the third phase of Armstrong's personal collection. Bidding will occur online.

Time: 12 p.m.

Location: http://bit.ly/2YGLe4t

Lunar Landing Opportunities: Ten Apollo-era mission controllers will "land" their own grandchildren on the moon in the Houston Museum of Natural Science's Expedition Center.

Location: Houston Museum of Natural Science, Expedition Center

Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tram Tours featuring the Historic Mission Control Room at NASA's Johnson Space Center: This tour will feature the newly restored mission control room that was used for the Apollo 11 mission.

Location: Space Center Houston

Price: Included in general admission ticket to Space Center Houston

Apollo 11 Mission Briefings: Learn more about the important activities of the Apollo 11 flight.

Location: Space Center Houston

Price: Included with your general admission ticket to Space Center Houston

Apollo 11-themed Pop-Up Science Labs: Hands-on workshops that help kids learn more about what it took to send humans to the moon and keep them safe

Location: Space Center Houston

Price: Included with your general admission ticket to Space Center Houston.

FRIDAY, JULY 19:

An Evening with Apollo Era Flight Director Gene Kranz: Legendary NASA flight director Gene Kranz will talk about his experience in Mission Control during the Apollo 11 landing.

Location: Space Center Houston

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"Apollo 50 Live" Sponsor Activity Tent: A tent full of activities, displays and giveaway for guests to enjoy

Location: Space Center Houston

Price: Included with your general admission ticket to Space Center Houston.

Tram Tours featuring the Historic Mission Control Room at NASA's Johnson Space Center: This tour will feature the newly restored mission control room that was used for the Apollo 11 mission.

Location: Space Center Houston

Price: Included in general admission ticket to Space Center Houston

Apollo 11 Mission Briefings: Learn more about the important activities of the Apollo 11 flight.

Location: Space Center Houston

Price: Included with your general admission ticket to Space Center Houston

Apollo 11-themed Pop-Up Science Labs: Hands-on workshops that help kids learn more about what it took to send humans to the moon and keep them safe

Location: Space Center Houston

Price: Included with your general admission ticket to Space Center Houston.

Choosing the Future: Moon or Mars? The Museum of Natural Science will host a debate between team moon and team Mars. Each team has six interns ages 15 to 18 who have been researching their topic all summer. More 100 summer campers will vote throughout the debate.

Time: 10:20 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Location: Museum of Natural Science, Burke Baker Planetarium

Moon Family Festival: Learn what it would be like to live on the moon with "NASA Ambassadors."

Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Location: Houston useum of Natural Science Sugar Land

SATURDAY, JULY 20 (50th anniversary of the lunar landing): Apollo 50 at House of Blues: Show off your best moonwalk, test your space trivia and meet the cast and band behind the Houston Chronicle's "Cigarettes & Rocket Fuel" podcast July 20 at House of Blues. The show features Mothership: A tribute to Led Zeppelin, Eclipse: A tribute to Journey, All the Kimonos and Ferrill Gibbs, creator of "Crayola Girl" for the podcast. Stay tuned for chances to win tickets. Door time: 7 p.m., Location: House of Blues Houston, 1204 Caroline St. Price: General admission or VIP

"Apollo 50 Live at Space Center Houston" Celebration: All day event. First 15,000 guests get a commemorative LED wristband.