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Arrow Academy
Arrow Academy, a school of choice, exists for students to excel academically, socially and to become motivated members of our community. www.arrowacademy.com 346-754-5867
Katy Learning Center www.katylearningcenter.com 281-391-6401
Lone Star Karate
www.LoneStarKarate.com 281-513-5566
Sugar Land Gymnastics & Sienna Gymnastics www.sugarlandgymnastics.com 281-240-0999
Texas A&M Sea Camp
Sea Camp is a week-long residential adventure exploring the wonders of the marine and estuarine environments Broadway Performing Arts Robins Dance Studio We have been serving the Fort Bend for campers ages 10-18. Sea Campus Studio area for 44 years and offers a six Kids is a marine oriented day program Join us for our Summer Musical week summer program for all ages and for campers ages 4-11. Productions of Godspell Jr. (ages several styles of dance – come share www.tamug.edu/seacamp 9-15) and Carrie The Musical (grades the love of dance with us!! 409-740-4525 9th–College). Auditions held April 29th www.robinsdancestudio.com and May 6th. 281-499-3921 The Honor Roll School www.broadwaypas.org/ www.thehonorrollschool.com 832-621-7983 Robotics & Science Sugar Land 281-265-7888 Academy Missouri City 877-959-4180 Bushi Ban International Our mission is to inspire and motivate www.bushiban.com the new generation about STEM and to The Little Gym 832-833-0030 make them develop 21st century skills www.tlgsugarlandtx.com such as critical thinking and problem 281-277-5470 Camp Hope solving through hands-on fun! Camp Hope is a summer day camp The Parc www.roboscienceacademy.com that is held annually on campus at www.theparc.org New Hope Lutheran Church. Its most Safety America Karate 281-634-8927 innovative feature is the way that www.karatesugarland.com youth of all ages are part of the The Sugar & Spice Ranch 281-980-3030 mentoring process. Camp www.newhopelc.org School for Little Children www.texashorsecamps.com 281-499-7611 www.schoolforlittlechildren.com 830-460-8487 281-242-5437 Cornerstone Christian
Academy
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Fort Bend Christian Academy
www.fortbendchristian.org 281-262-9175
Fort Bend Music Center www.fortbendmusiccenter.com Stafford 281-494-5885 Houston 832-500-4320
Sienna Stables
Enjoy the Horseback Riding experience this year at Sienna Stables’ Horse Summer Camps! This is a great camp that your kids will be talking about all year. Camp activities include learning basic riding skills; different riding techniques; horse management, safety; games and more. www.siennastables.com 281-778-7433
Spanish Schoolhouse
Our themed Summer Camps entertain Gymboree of Riverstone and educate 3-8-year-olds, giving School Skills Summer Camp is a weekly them a cultural experience without 3-hour class drop-off on Wed., Thurs., leaving town! Full and part-time & Fri. 9am-12pm. Classes are learning programs available. Visit our website through Sports, Art, Music, Science to register! and Equipment Exploration. Camp www.spanishschoolhouse.com membership includes unlimited Open (281)565-0390 Gym and $25 in Gymbuck$. www.gymboreeclasses.com Sugar Creek Montessori 281-208-4302 www.sugarcreekmontessori.com Sugar Land: 281-261-1000 Iron Cross Gymnastics Fulshear: 281-693-7267 www.ironcrossgymnastics.com Katy: 281-693-7267 281-342-4766 (IRON)
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The Tutoring Center
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Urban STEM
We offer a summer Camp experience in robotics and engineering design. Small engaging hands-on camps provide a more personalized experience. 10% discount if paid by April 30th www.urbanstem.org 281-935-7742
Victory Camp
Amazing summer camp experience that’s close to home! All the activities your kids love in a fun Christian camp environment. Day and overnight sessions available. www.victorycamp.com 281-338-Camp (2267)
YMCA
www.ymcahouston.org Fort Bend Family 281-499-9622 T.W. Davis Family 281-341-0791
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Apr 1-2 The Sleeping Beauty 2017 Stafford Centre, Cash & Murphy Rd; balletforte.org 2017 McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival 10:30am; Two days of games, circus acts, rides, food, beverages, and entertainment for all ages.; 901 Bagby St., Houston; houstonchildrensfestival.com Apr 1 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Build a Bunny Basket. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com April Fool’s Day 9am; Come celebrate “April fool!” as we explore the roots of this fun and festive holiday that dates back to the 18th century.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 The 22nd Annual Grand Kids Festival 10am-5pm; A Celebration of Folk arts and Families. Located downtown in Galveston’s Cultural Arts district on Postoffice Street from 23rd to 20th street. Come explore the arts with over 50 hands-on art activities, inflatables, petting zoo, pony rides, trackless train and much more. Admission is FREE for this one of a kind event.; grandkidsfestival.com; 800-821-1894 FREE Family Story Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
by party band Bayou Roux and model home tours. A Kid Zone with face painters, bounce houses and other activities will keep children entertained. Admission is free and donations are being accepted for the March of Dimes.; Jordan Ranch; jordanranchtexas.com; 281-778-7777 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Rock Earth Day Celebration 1pm; Plan to rock with us for a great day of family fun! This year the entertainment includes Vocal Trash and the very popular Texas Snakes & More! Keep Sugar Land Beautiful will be accepting cell phones and eyeglasses to be recycled at their booth & Proshred of Houston will provide complimentary paper shredding in the City Hall Parking Lot throughout the event; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra presents The Annual Children’s Concert “The Composer is Dead!” 2pm; George Memorial Library; fbso.org; 281-276-9642 Apr 3 Sensory Friendly Day at the Children’s Museum of Houston 10am-2pm; Exclusive event for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences to have a fun, enjoyable and interactive learning experience in a comfortable and accepting environment!; $5 (free for members); Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
FREE Celebration of Beauty and the Beast 11am; Join us as we celebrate the release of the new Beauty and the Beast movie. In addition to a special Story time, kids of all ages are invited to sing favorite songs from the movie soundtrack and participate in other fun activities. Attendees will receive a mini-poster and bookmark, while supplies last.; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; 281293-8699; Barnes & Noble, First Colony Mall; bn.com; 281-313-8323
Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny 4pm; Bring your furry friend (cats and dogs only, please).; First Colony Mall, JC Penney Court; firstcolonymall.com
Sensory Friendly Screenings 11am; Brighter Lighting, Lower Sound, Shorter Previews and Accepting Environment.; Santikos Palladium AVX; santikos.com
FREE Middle School Program-Winter Win-It-In-a Minute 6:30pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140
Jordan Ranch Crawfish Boil The public can enjoy Cajun-style crawfish and all the fixings noon to 4 p.m. plus beer, live music
FREE History Program on Texas Revolution 7pm; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
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FREE Middle School Program-Flower-Pot Art 6pm; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 Apr 4 FREE Afternoon at Houston Zoo 12pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500
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Apr 5 - 9 Disney On Ice: Follow Your Heart NRG Stadium; ticketmaster.com; 800-745-3000 Apr 5 Mommy Mingle Wednesday 10am-12pm; Bring your little ones to Tot*Spot (our exclusive exhibit for children 35 months and under), and mingle with other mommies during Mommy Mingle Wednesdays. Daddies, nannies and caretakers are welcome, too! Plus, enjoy free coffee and snacks on us (while supplies last).; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Cupcake Decorating 3pm; Learn how to dress up your cupcakes with easy, festive, decorative touches.; Age: 9th-12th Grades; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE After-School Break--Just Ducky 4:15pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE After-School Break 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 Apr 6 FREE Toddler Music with Sessions 9:30am; Sing, Sway, Laugh, Play! Immerse your child in a musical atmosphere of play, song, and dance, all while developing fundamental skills and connecting with other moms, dads, and families. Recommended for ages newborn- 7yrs.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 FREE After-School Break-Homemade Playdough & Slime 4:30pm; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 Apr 7 - 20 Sensational Senses Wonderweek From hearing a favorite song, to smelling fresh spring flowers, to tasting a yummy cookie, our five senses strengthen our experiences and determine how we see the world. Hear, see, smell, taste and touch the outside world through tons of “sense” ational, hands-on activities.; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800
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April 2017 FUN -TIME CALENDAR Apr 7 Mommy Mingle 10am; Come and enjoy free coffee and breakfast snacks on us (while supplies last) and meet other mommies from your part of town. Bring your little ones for awesome playtime in Tot*Spot, our exclusive exhibit for children 35 months and under; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800 Child Advocates Light of Hope 6:30pm; Join Child Advocates of Fort Bend as they kick off National Child Abuse Prevention Month with their Annual Light of Hope Ceremony, a night filled with blue balloons, information tables, blue ribbon t-shirts, car magnets and pins that features special tributes and live music from KDK Project; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 9th Annual Fort Bend County Fair Crawfish Boil 6:30pm; Fort Bend County Fairgrounds; fortbendcountyfair.com Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $35 NonMembers; The Little Gym of Sugar Land/Missouri City; tlgsugarlandtx.com; 281-277-5470 Girls Night Out 7pm; Themes and activities will vary month to month but often include makeovers, dancing and all the fun girls come to expect from Sweet & Sassy.; $25/girl or 2 for $40; Sweet & Sassy, Sugar Land Town Square; sweetandsassy.com; 281-240-2060 Apr 8 - 9 Annie Jones Hall; spahouston.org Apr 8 & 22 AMC Sensory Friendly Films for Families Affected by Autism AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing!; AMC First Colony 24; amctheatres.com; 281-277-5858 Apr 8 Kidtropolis’ Bank Of America Ribbon Cutting Ceremony A city for kids, run by kids. And now, its very own Bank of America is getting a whole new look. Come celebrate April Financial Literacy Month as we reveal all-new components during a ribbon cutting ceremony complete with the burst of confetti cannons and the jubilant sounds of a brass band.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Runaway Scrape Re-Enactment At 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., visit the 1830s Jones Stock Farm and see the Texians in action as they struggle to retreat. Learn about more about the
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local engagement that would soon follow, and bring the story full-circle with a stop at the 1930s George Home Yard to participate in an archaeological dig to help find artifacts left behind by previous generations.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 RailFest 2017 10am-5pm; Model Train Layout Show, Museum Open House, Trackless Train, Operation LifeSaver Booth, RRM Observation Platform, fun and games plus much, much more!; Rosenberg Railroad Museum; rosenbergrailroadmuseum.org; 281-633-2846 Easter Bonanza 10am; Children preschool through elementary age will enjoy arts and crafts, an Easter Egg Hunt and more. This year’s Easter Bonanza will also feature our very first Bunny Bike Brigade! Children are encouraged to decorate their bikes and bring them to ride on the day of the event. Register online.; The Fort Bend Church; thebend.org; 281-980-8322 FREE The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors Story Time 11am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; 281-293-8699; Barnes & Noble, First Colony Mall; bn.com; 281-313-8323
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City of Rosenberg’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt 3pm; Egg hunts, photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, games, snacks, and prizes.; 12 yrs & under; Seabourne Creek Nature Park; rosenbergtx.gov/easter-egg-hunt; 832-595-3960 Movie Under the Moon sponsored by First Colony Church of Christ 7:45pm; This month’s movie is Storks.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 Apr 9 FREE Palm Sunday Family Festival 12pm; Games, crafts, balloons, face painting, and lots of other fun stuff. Please bring a basket and 12 prestuffed (age appropriate) eggs for each participating child. Bring a picnic lunch and join us!; Sugar Land First United Methodist; sugarlandmethodist.org; 281-491-6041 Apr 10 Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny 4pm; Bring your furry friend (cats and dogs only, please).; First Colony Mall, JC Penney Court; firstcolonymall.com Apr 11 FREE After-School Break--Tuesday Cartoons; 4pm; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900
Apr 13 FREE After-School Break--Make a Kite 4pm; Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270 FREE After-School Break--Welcome, Spring Chickens 4:30pm; Make a “Spring Chicken” complete with nest and egg.; Fulshear/ Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE After-School Break--Spring Fun 4:30pm; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 Apr 14 Children’s Journey to the Cross 10:30am; An immersive experience that is designed to walk children through the events in the Passion story step by step.; New Hope Lutheran Church; newhopelc.org Opry on the Square 7:30pm; Come out and enjoy Country Now and Then, featuring country favorites that will appeal to all generations of Country Music fans!; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587
Apr 15 An Old-Fashioned Easter 9am; Start the day with a rollicking Easter Family Fun Day game of pocking eggs at the 1830s 11am-1pm; Food and games and Jones Stock Farm, participate in a Apr 12 provided plus a Bible story time to traditional egg roll at the 1860s Ryon FREE Afternoon Story Time-share the Easter story.; St. John’s Prairie Home and decorate an egg United Methodist Church; stjohnsumc- Butterflies & Caterpillars using traditional methods at the 1890s 4pm; Sienna Branch Library; richmond.org; 281-342-6631 Sharecropper Cabin. At 11 a.m., 1 fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 p.m. and 3 p.m., join in an oldFirst Annual MCTX Fest FREE After-School Break--LEGO Day fashioned Easter egg hunt at the 1890s 12pm-9pm; Exciting day full of live 4pm; University Branch Library; Davis Victorian Mansion.; George music, art and food.; Free Admission; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 Ranch Historical Park; 5855 Sienna Springs Way, Missouri FREE Tween Program--Outer-Space georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 City; missouricitytx.gov Blast Easter Eggstravaganza Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt 4:15pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; 10 am; Easter Family Show with 12pm-3pm; Egg hunts, carnival fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 Dennis Lee and Friends, ventriloquist, games, petting zoo, pictures with FREE Kinder Korner the Easter Bunny (first 200 families), 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; storyteller and music- followed by Egg and much more.; Eldridge Park, Hunt Free for family but tickets are fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 2511 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land; Sugar Land Jr. Superstar Auditions required; The Fellowship, Westheimer sugarlandtx.gov; 281-275-2885 Pkwy & Peek Rd; thefellowship.org; 5:30pm; Sugar Land’s American 281-395-3950 Idol-like competition, Sugar Land FREE Backwards Day Jr Superstar, is kicking off another 2pm; Games, crafts, activities, and FREE Autism Playgroup of Fort summer showcasing local talent upside-down face-painting are Bend County--Egg Hunt with open auditions in the Plaza. planned for the day. Those attending 10am; Providing social opportunities The 2017 winner will receive a prize the program can even dress backwards for children with an Autism Spectrum package featuring items from Town if they wish!; Sugar Land Branch Disorder ages 1-12 years including Square retailers and the opportunity Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; their families. RSVP required: Susan to perform live at future events. All 281-238-2140 Garczynski susan@susangar.com participants should be prepared to sing for 60 to 90 seconds without or 281-726-2665; Lost Creek Park FREE The Creative Connection Pavilion 2:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; musical accompaniment. In addition, contestants must be between 9-13 fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 Big Bunny Party years of age and residents of Fort 10am-1pm; Egg drops, Pictures with FREE The Creative Connection-Bend County to be eligible for Kites & More competition.; Sugar Land Town Square; the Big Bunny, Carnival games, and 2:30pm; Sienna Branch Library; more.; First Colony Church of Christ; sugarlandtownsquare.com; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 firstcolonychurch.org; 281-980-7070 713-313-7587
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FREE Family Fun Night - Spring Science 6:30pm; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR FREE Too Many Carrots Story Time 11am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; 281-293-8699; Barnes & Noble, First Colony Mall; bn.com; 281-313-8323 Eggstravaganza 2pm; Fun-filled afternoon with carnival games, dunking booth, face painting, bounce houses, and an Easter Egg Hunt (by age). And, of course, there will be a special appearance by the Easter Bunny.; First United Methodist Church Missouri City; fumcmc.org/eggstravaganza; 281-499-3502 Magic in the Plaza 7pm; Bring your family and friends to the Plaza for two hours of family friendly, “you won’t believe that just happened” entertainment! This year Ted Schwank is bringing out The World’s Greatest Illusions Grand Production Show & Plaza Party featuring interactive DJ with games, prizes, strolling entertainers, face painting, giveaways and much more.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 Apr 16 Annual Easter Egg Hunt 10am; St. Mark’s Episcopal Church; stmarksfortbend.org; 281-545-1661 Easter Day Service & Children’s Egg Hunt 10am; Holy Cross Episcopal Church; holycrosschurch.com; 281-633-2000 Easter Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt 11am; St. Martin’s Evangelical Lutheran Church; stmartinslc.org; 281-980-0695 Apr 17 FREE Middle School Program-Advanced Coloring 6pm; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 Apr 18 FREE Middle School Program-Game Night 6:30pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 Apr 19 – 20 FREE Charlotte’s Web 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com Apr 19 FREE After-School Break-Wiggle Into a Good Book 4:15pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140
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FREE After-School Break 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
up our Park with a fun schedule of activities.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218
Apr 20 FREE After-School Break-S.T.E.A.M.--Mason-Jar Aquarium 4pm; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
FREE Earth Day Celebration 10:30am; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900
FREE After-School Break-Upcycled Birdhouses 4:30pm; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 Apr 21 – 27 Bust A Rhyme Wonderweek Turn a new page and let yourself get lost in your favorite book! Head over to the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center for a special week focused on making reading an adventure; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800 Apr 21 13 The Musical Historic Sugar Land Auditorium; inspirationstage.com Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $35 Non-Members; The Little Gym of Sugar Land/Missouri City; tlgsugarlandtx.com; 281-277-5470 Music in the Plaza 7:30pm; Pack up your lawn chairs and head out to the Plaza for a night full of livetunes from Sugar Land Brass Co.!; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 Apr 22 Earth Day Bash Spring into action and celebrate the wonders of the world during our Earth Day Bash. Explore nature’s creations, discover ways to make a difference, and practice protecting the planet we call home.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Autism Speaks 8k & 1k Kid’s Fun Run 7am; Autism Speaks is looking to raise awareness while having a great time during the 1st Annual Houston 8k & 1k Kid’s Fun Run in Town Square sponsored by Novum Energy.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 Saturday Spotlight: Nature Day 9am; Discover the Park’s nature in a new, exciting way. Explore the flora and fauna that make
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FREE We Are the Dinosaurs Story Time 11am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; 281-293-8699; Barnes & Noble, First Colony Mall; bn.com; 281-313-8323 FREE Bird-Watching for Beginners 2pm; Learn how to identify different birds and how to distinguish between similar species and more.; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 FREE Art Day 2pm; Families with children of all ages are invited to enjoy painting, coloring, and more.; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE The Creative Connection 2:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 28th Annual Crawfish Boil & Fish Fry 4pm; Fort Bend Knights of Columbus 2801, 2007 Kay Cee Dr., Rosenberg; kc2801.com/ crawfish-boil.html; 281-232-8691 Rock the Block with Sessions Music 7:30pm; Sessions Music presents an evening of live music for the whole family; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 Apr 23 RESOLVE Walk of Hope 8am; The Walk of Hope is a community event that supports those with infertility & represents the journey—a series of small steps, each one filled with hope and a reminder that no one with infertility should walk alone. One Morning, One Mile, One Community. Register online.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 “Strike Out” Autism 12pm; Join us as we celebrate families with “ausome” kids!; Constellation Field, Sugar Land; hopeforthree.org; 281-245-0640
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April 2017 FUN -TIME CALENDAR Apr 25 FREE After-School Break-Cardboard Guitar 4pm; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 Apr 26 FREE Afternoon Story Time-Favorite Books 4pm; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE After-School Break--Jokes, Riddles & Poetry Party 4pm; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 FREE Tween Program--Game Day 4:15pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140
Apr 28 - May 4 Day Of The Child Wonderweek ¡Que vivan los niños! Hooray, kids! “Children’s Day” honors kids on various days in many places around the world. In Mexico, it is celebrated on April 30 and is known as “El día del niño.” The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center’s weeklong celebration will focus on the joys of being a kid and on enriching kids’ lives with literacy.; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800
Apr 27 FREE After-School Break— Telescopes 4pm; Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270
Apr 29 Family Space Day Astronauts of all ages, can fly to the Moon with NASA volunteers in the Expedition Center. Don’t miss this special opportunity to participate in real astronaut training. Expedition Times: 3pm, 4pm, 5:30pm & 6:30pm; George Observatory; hmns.org; 281-242-3055
Apr 28 - May 19 Swingtime Canteen Fort Bend Theatre; fortbendtheatre.com; 281-208-3333
Dr. Seuss at the Symphony; with music from Green Eggs and Ham Jones Hall; houstonsymphony.org; 713-224-7575
FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
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Day of the Child The Museum’s “Day of the Child” event will focus on the joys of being a kid and on enriching kids’ lives with literacy.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 March for Babies 8am; Constellation Field, Sugar Land; marchforbabies.org Saturday Spotlight: “Drop Everything and Read” 9am; Books and literacy were a luxury and privilege for much of the 19th century. Join us as we explore popular novels in each era and embrace 100 years of literature.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 13th Annual Spring Corvette Car Show 10am-3pm; Enjoy more than 100 Corvettes, plus you can vote for the winner of the People’s Choice Award. All proceeds will benefit local charities.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 FREE The Wonderful Things You Will Be Story Time; 11am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks
Village; 281-293-8699; Barnes & Noble, First Colony Mall; bn.com; 281-313-8323 Houston’s Coolest Crawfish Boil 12pm-4pm; Step Rideau & The Zydeco Outlaws will keep things jumping while kids enjoy face painters, balloon art and other activities. The event is free and open to the public.; The Club at Riverstone; facebook.com/ riverstonecommunity; 281-499-8700 FREE Hit The Trails For Family Fun 12pm-4pm; Everyone will enjoy an afternoon of radio-controlled model boat races, kite flying, music, bounce houses and trolley rides to model homes.; Cross Creek Ranch Welcome Center, 6450 Cross Creek Band Ln., Fulshear; crosscreektexas.com FREE FUNomenal Family Festival 1pm-6pm; Celebrate the kid in all of us in a day of surprises and entertainment. The family-fun event will feature music by JaeRene , DJ Astra (age 18) and DJ Frenchi.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
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Ongoing Events FREE Weekly Story Times
MONDAYS Mother Goose Time 10:30am; University Branch Library Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; Sienna Branch Library & First Colony Branch Library Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; Missouri City Branch Library
TUESDAYS Mother Goose Time 10:15am; 1-12 months; Sienna Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library & Sugar Land Branch Library
THURSDAYS
Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675
Toddler Time 10:15am; Sienna Branch Library & First Colony Branch Library
George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
Toddler Time 10am; George Memorial Library
Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Missouri City Branch Library & Albert George Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; University Branch Library Preschool Story Time 11:15am; Sugar Land Branch Library Toddler Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Toddler Time 10:15am; 12-36 months; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library & Missouri City Branch Library
Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; George Memorial Library
Toddler Tuesdays 10:30am; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston
SATURDAYS
Toddler Time 10:30am; 12-36 months; University Branch Library
Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Missouri City Branch Library
Mother Goose Time 11am; 1-12 months; First Colony Branch Library Stories & Play 2pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library Kinder Korner 4pm; University Branch Library
Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; Sugar Land Branch Library Family Story Time 10am; George Memorial Library
Rise & Shine Family Story Time 10:30am; University Branch Library Story Time 11am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; 281-293-8699; Barnes & Noble, First Colony Mall; bn.com; 281-313-8323
Other Weekly Events
Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; University Branch Library & WEDNESDAYS Mommy Matinees Cinco Ranch Branch Library 11am; Enjoy the latest WEDNESDAYS romantic comedy or action Preschool Story Time adventure without having to 10am; George Memorial Library hire a babysitter! Crying babies and rambunctious toddlers Toddler Time welcome.; Santikos Palladium 10:05am; First Colony Branch AVX; santikos.com Library FREE Family Night Toddler Time 5:30pm; Chick-fil-A Sugar Land; 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch cfasugarland.com; Library, Albert George Branch 281-494-3800 Library & Sugar Land Branch * Please contact library Library for details as some require Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Sienna Branch Library & Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library Preschool Story Time 11:15am; First Colony Branch Library Preschool Story Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library
advanced tickets.
Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270 Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800
Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 Sienna Branch Library; fortbend. lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100
Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals Texas Roadhouse Mondays; children 12 and under receive a free kid’s meal or $4.99 off a kids’ ranger meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.; 24020 S.W. Fwy., Rosenberg Denny’s Daily; Kids 10 and under eat free from 4 to 10 p.m. ; 1422 Hwy. 6 IHOP Daily; Children eat free from 4 to 10 p.m. with the purchase of an adult meal. Drink is not included.; 16530 S.W. Fwy. Casa de Bravos Wednesdays; With the purchase of an adult entrée, children 12 and under eat free all day.; 4514 Hwy. 6 Catfish Willy’s Wednesdays; Missouri City Kids eat free all day with the purchase of an adult combo.; 2435 Texas Pkwy. Luby’s Cafeteria Wednesdays & Saturdays; Kids eat free with an adult purchase from 11 a.m. until closing.; 3434 Hwy. 6 Berryhill Baja Grill Saturdays & Sundays; Free children’s meal from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the purchase of a combo or specialty item.; 13703 S.W. Fwy. Antonia’s Italian Ristorante Sundays; Free kid’s meal per adult entrée on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 4849 Sweetwater Blvd.; 281-2654000 Firehouse Subs Sundays; Children receive a free kid’s combo all day with the purchase of an adult combo.; 3135 Hwy. 6; 281-980-7827
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Party Planning Guide C Party Places Active Play & Dance GYMBOREE Choose your child’s favorite theme and we will create a private, personalized party with zero cleanup!! www.gymboreeclasses.com 281-208-4302 IRON CROSS GYMNASTICS Our ultimate birthday parties for all ages include games, open gym, giant obstacle courses, 18 ft. blow up slide, trampolines, and of course, gymnastics! www.ironcrossgymnastics.com 281-342-4766 SAFETY AMERICA www.safetyamericacenter.com 281-980-3030 SOCCER TOTS Party tots take birthday parties to the next level! We offer three affordable party plans that encourage fun, and entertaining group interaction! We offer a variety of indoor locations, or we are happy to bring the party to you www.soccertotshouston.com 713-429-5312 SUGAR LAND GYMNASTICS Our birthday parties offer a full hour of gym time filled with fun games and more! As well as thirty minutes in our party room for food and cake! No need to stress about set up or clean up parents, that is also included! www.sugarlandgymnastics.com 281-240-0999 THE LITTLE GYM For ages 1-12, full access of the facility with an instructor for games, music, and lego. We set up and clean for you, offering a totally awesome birthday experience. www.tlgsugarlandtx.com 281-277-5470 Dance Works www.majestics.net 281-208-7114 Majest Kids Playland www.majestkids.com 281-201-8058
THE HOUSTON ZOO www.houstonzoo.org 713-533-6500 Armand Bayou 2 hour room rental (including 1 hour leader directed party program on selected theme) www.abnc.org/things-to-do/birthday-parties.html 281-474-2551 Cramer Quarter Horses www.cramerquarterhorses.com 281-620-3525 Moody Gardens www.moodygardens.com 1-800-582-4673
Creative & Dramatic Painting with A Twist www.paintingwithatwist.com/sugarland 832-532-2831 Paint Until You Faint paintuntilyoufaint.com 281-222 3344 Pinot’s Palette www.pinotspalette.com 713.893.0923
Food & Games Kemah Boardwalk www.kemahboardwalk.com/birthday-parties.asp 281-334-9010 Main Event www.mainevent.com 281- 332-4500
Overnight Lock-Ins HOUSTON ZOO www.houstonzoo.org 713-533-6500 Kemah Aquarium - Sting Ray Sleepover www.aquariumrestaurants.com/aquariumKemah/ funLearning.asp 281-334-2521 Sea Wolf Park - Submarine Sleepover www.americanunderseawarfarecenter.com/booka-sleepover
Mason Road Skate Center www.masonroadskatecenter.com 281-392-9555
Princess & Glam
Paintball Bonanza www.paintballbonanza.com 713-935-0552
Sweet & Sassy www.Sweetandsassy.com 281-240-2060
Sienna Gymnastics www.siennagymnastics.com 281-778-7822
Truly Enchanting Entertainment www.characterpartiestx.com 832-413-3919
Sky Zone Trampoline Park Skyzone.com 713-292-5000
STEM & Educational
TANK’S Paintball www.tankspaintball.com 281-342-5885 The Zone www.thezonesports.com 281-317-7529
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON www.cmhouston.org 713-535-7238 THE HEALTH MUSEUM www.thehealthmuseum.org 713-521-1515
Animals
Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center www.Childrensdiscoveryfb.org 832-742-2800
SIENNA STABLES www.siennastables.com 281-778-RIDE (7433)
Houston Museum of Natural Science www.hmns.org/hmns-at-sugar-land/ 281-313-2277
Submit your child’s picture to be printed their birthday month to cuties@fortbendparent.com
clips Rosenberg Railroad Museum www.rosenbergrrmuseum.org 281-633-2846
G Sweet Treats
Video Game Games2U www.g2u.com/events/kidsparties.php 1-800-71GAMES Game Truck www.gametruckparty.com 866-253-3191
Just My Flava Candy Bars & Event Planning www.elisiamurphy.wixsite.com/justmyflava 832-803-2884 Nothing Bundt Cakes www.nothingbundtcakes.com (281) 491-2253 The Sweet Boutique Bakery sbcakes.com (281) 302-5374
Road Gamers www.roadgamers.com 832-727-1050
J Entertainers
Water Fun SCHLITTERBAHN Kids can have a birthday party, jam-packed with water fun! It’s not an ordinary pool party...this is the ultimate waterpark birthday filled with thrilling water slides, tube chutes, endless rivers and more! www.schlitterbahn.com/galveston 409-770-9283 Moody Gardens www.moodygardens.com 1-800-582-4673
Jurassic Extreme www.houstondinosaurs.com 713-322-9509 Monkee’n Around Party Rentals www.monkeenaround.com 832-460-5394 Party Animals www.partynml.com 281-992-0010
a Decor and More
Typhoon Texas Waterpark www.typhoontexas.com 832-426-7071
Birds by the Yard www.yardbirdshouston.com 713-628-3480 PARTYlicious www.partylcs.com 281-969-5230
PARTY CHECKLIST
1. Make a Plan.
Write out all the details a few weeks prior to the party (see checklist). If you follow the plan, you won’t panic at the last minute thinking you forgot something… you’ll know it’s all been taken care of.
2. Location. Location. Location.
What is the birthday child’s interests? There are a variety of businesses that specialize in birthday parties to meet the interests of most children. Whether your child is a budding scientist, a sports fanatic or just wants to have a princess party… you can find a location to accommodate. Although backyard parties are still fun, choosing a place away from home offers an all-inclusive party where someone else does all the work.
3. Delegate.
You can’t do it all. Assign simple duties to friends and relatives ahead of time to take some of the pressure off of you. Aunt Jane can write down whom the gifts are from, Dad can be in charge of the camera, while Uncle Bill makes sure that all the gifts get to the car after opening.
4. Enjoy.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the party! Even if everything doesn’t go exactly as planned, as long as the kids are having a good time, then the party is a success! The most important thing to remember is that this is your child’s special day.
3 weeks before party: Choose a theme. Create the guest list. Pick the date and time- book the location. Purchase invitations, decorations, party favors, etc. 2 weeks before party: Send invitations. Plan the activities and games. Plan menu. Arrange for extra help for the party day from friends or relatives. 1 week before the party: Order the cake. Write out a final schedule of activities for the party. 3 days before the party: Purchase food. Make sure your camera is charged with plenty of room for new photos. Get an exact guest count. Call the ones that haven’t responded. 1 day before the party: Decorate any indoor areas if party is at home. (save outdoor decorating for the day of the party) Prepare food that can be made ahead. Party day: Pick up the cake. (Don’t forget the candle and lighter!) Prepare the rest of the food. Enjoy the party!
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