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August 1 – 31 FREE Summer Reading Challenge for Children: “A Universe of Stories” Children from infancy through school-age are invited to come to the library to read a lot of great books, see some exciting programs, and join in some fun activities to kick off a great summer!; Fort Bend County Libraries; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-341-2677 FREE Summer Reading Challenge for Middle School: “A Universe of Stories” Exciting activities are planned, while area readers in grades 6-8 participate in the Summer Challenge by logging online the time they spend reading.; Fort Bend County Libraries; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-341-2677 August 1 – 3 North America’s Leading Children’s and Maternity Consignment Sales Event Save 50-90% off retail! Free admission with our Fort Bend Parent magazine ad. Thurs & Fri 9am-8pm and Sat 8am-1pm.; Fort Bend County Fairgrounds; jbfsale.com August 1 FREE Toddler Music with Sessions 9:30am; 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- 7 years.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 Cinemark Summer Movie ClubHouse 9:30am; Sherlock Gnomes; $1; Cinemark 12 Rosenberg; cinemark.com/clubhouse; 281-239-0839 Community Baby Shower 10am-2pm; The event will feature demonstrations on how to safely use baby carriers, presentations on the importance of safe sleeping practices, and a Sugar Land police officer will speak about car seat safety. In addition, lactation consultants from the Childbirth Center will be available to talk one-on-one with moms and provide guidance and support.; Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Brazos Pavilion Conference Center; events.houstonmethodist.org/ babyshower-sl; 281-274-7080 August 2-4 & 8-11 Mamma Mia! Historic Sugar Land Auditorium; inspirationstage.com; 713-302-5329
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August 2 – 4 Jurassic Quest More Rides, Activities and Dinosaurs than ever before! Fri 3pm-8pm, Sat & Sun 9am-8pm; NRG Park; jurassicquest.com August 2 Children’s Summer History Fridays: Life on the 1940s Homefront 9:30am; Children played an important role by helping on the homefront during World War II! Join us this summer to make your own victory garden, learn Morse Code, see how far your parachute will fly and so much more! Together we can do it!; Members: $5/child, Non-Members: $7/child & $3/adult; Fort Bend Museum; fortbendmuseum.org; 281-342-6478 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $32 Members, $37 Non-members; The Little Gym of Sugar Land/Missouri City; tlgsugarlandtx.com; 281-277-5470 Parent’s Night Out 7pm; $16 pre-register online, or $20 day of event registration (cash or check only); Olympia Gymnastics and Tumbling; olympiatx.com; 832-321-7100 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 $40 for 2; Sweet & Sassy, Sugar Land Town Square; sweetandsassy.com; 281-240-2060 FREE Giving Spirits Concert sponsored by Sewell Audi Sugar Land 7:30pm; Come out to enjoy live music in the Plaza from Sea Breeze and learn more about the local non-profit, Launch Academy!; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 FREE Movies On Morton Outdoor Film Featuring The Goonies 8:30pm; City Hall on Morton Street; richmondtx.gov August 3 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Hands-on workshop where you and your child can build a rocket pencil box. Once it is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers. All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com
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Harry Potter Birthday Bash 10am; Join the Harry Potter frenzy as we throw a Muggles Bash complete with tricks, spells and the same charm that made the movies a worldwide phenomenon.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Back to School Splash Bash sponsored by Sewell Audi Sugar Land 11am-3pm; Waterslides, have fun with the hula hoop contest, plus enjoy fun activities and live music all day with a DJ spinning summer fun beats. We even have a Toddler Town for ages 0-5! Benefiting the Fort Bend Rainbow Room and we encourage everyone attending to bring a back pack and school supplies which will be donated to the Fort Bend Rainbow Room.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 FREE The Apollo Mission: Part I & II 2pm; Retired NASA Scientist to share memories of Apollo launches.; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE The Apollo Mission Part I - To The Moon & Back 2pm; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE The Apollo Mission Part II - Saturn Vehicle Guidance Equations 3pm; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE Bank of America’s Screen on the Green: Mean Girls (PG13) 9pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 August 4, 11 & 18 FREE Sundays in the Park 3pm; Enjoy music, lawn games and more.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 August 5 – 9 Summer Camp 9am; At My Gym Camp we activate the fun every single day with energizing games, gymnastics, relays, rides, crafts, etc. A new theme and program everyday will keep the kids moving and engaged. Register for a whole week and save 10%, special ends 7/31!! Call to RSVP and save...space is limited.; 3-10 yrs; $30-$35; My Gym Katy; mygym.com/katy; 832-437-8940
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR August 5 FREE Family Movie Night 6pm; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 August 6 – 7 FREE Coder Girls 1pm; Learn how to write computer code through fun. Reservations required.; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 August 7 – 8 Cinemark Summer Movie ClubHouse 9:30am; Hotel Transylvania 3; $1; Cinemark 12 Rosenberg; cinemark.com/clubhouse; 281-239-0839 August 9 Children’s Summer History Fridays: Summer Favorites 9:30am; Let’s celebrate the end of summer with your favorite activities. Throughout the summer guests will vote on their favorite programs that they just can’t get enough of, and we will do them again!; Members: $5/ child, Non-Members: $7/child & $3/ adult; Fort Bend Museum; fortbendmuseum.org; 281-342-6478 Tumbling Clinic 7pm; Improve and learn new tumbling skills. Open to students and nonstudents. $16 pre-register online, or $20 at the door (cash or check only); Olympia Gymnastics and Tumbling; olympiatx.com; 832-321-7100 FREE Music in the Plaza with Hayden Baker 7:30pm; Grab your lawn chairs and head to the Plaza for a night with TCMA Emerging New Artist nominee, Hayden Baker!; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 August 10 FREE Back to School Health Fair 9am; This event will offer FREE health screenings, haircut vouchers, fun activities, backpacks, school supplies and much more! There will also be several vendor booths providing assistance and education about additional services available in our community.; 307 Texas Pkwy, Suite 100, Missouri City; missouricitytx.gov; 281-633-3144 Princess Party 10am-4pm; Grab your ballgown and tiara and get ready for a day full of princess fun! Meet Belle, Ariel and Jasmine and take a picture with favorite princesses. Show off your fabulous style as you design your own crown.; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800
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FREE Family Event at Sweets in the Sky bakery! 12pm-2pm; Toy Story characters Woody and Buzz Lightyear, and local authors Tonya Duncan Ellis of the Sophie Washington book series and Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail of the newly released Alias the Aviator picture book will be at a FREE Summer Soiree .Join us for free selfies with the characters, discounts on sweets, door prizes, arts and crafts, and more!; Sweets in the Sky; sweetsinthesky.com; 281-797-3488 FREE Movie Under the Moon sponsored by First Colony Church of Christ 8:15pm; Bring your family, friends and lawn chairs to the Plaza to enjoy a free Movie Under the Moon! This month’s showing is Christopher Robin.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 August 12, 19 & 26 FREE Mother Goose Time 10:30am; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 August 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28 FREE Toddler Time 10:30am; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 August 13, 20 & 27 FREE Mother Goose Time 10:05am; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 FREE Mother Goose Time 10:15am; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE Mother Goose Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Mission Bend Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4734 FREE Mother Goose Time 11:15am; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 FREE Stories & Play 2pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR (continued) August 14 – 15 Cinemark Summer Movie ClubHouse 9:30am; Despicable Me 3; $1; Cinemark 12 Rosenberg; cinemark.com/clubhouse; 281-239-0839 August 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 & 29 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 August 14, 21 & 28 FREE Preschool Story Time 10am; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Mission Bend Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4734 FREE Mother Goose Time 11am; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE Preschool Story Time 11:15am; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE Preschool Story Time 11:15am; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 FREE Preschool Story Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 August 14 FREE Toddler Time 10:05am; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 August 15, 22 & 29 FREE Toddler Time 10am; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100
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FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270
August 17, 24 & 31 FREE Family Story Time 10am; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
FREE Mother Goose Time 10:15am; Mission Bend Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4734
FREE Family Story Time 10:15am; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100
FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800
FREE Rise & Shine Family Story Time 10:30am; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100
FREE Preschool Story Time 10:30am; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 FREE Preschool Story Time 11:30am; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE Toddler Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 August 16 FREE Parachute Play Time with Gymboree Play & Music 10am; Young children are encouraged to learn and develop as they play movement games, participate in song and dance, and experience the famous 20-foot rainbow parachute.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 FREE Summer Family “Camp out” Fun sponsored by Sewell Audi Sugar Land 7pm; Come enjoy a fun, family-friendly event for all ages. Explore NEO’s interactive campsite with tents, games, friendly competitions, and even a lawn fishing tournament. Let the kids practice casting a fishing line while they learn about native Texas fish. Learn the right way to wear a life vest while checking out kayaks and hybrid paddle boards. Just coming for the fun? Play lifesize games like 2x4 Jenga, KerPlunk, and Connect Four or relax on the lawn with a game of checkers. *Just as a reminder, this event is not designed for you to bring your own tents. It’s just an evening of “camp-like” activities that will be provided by NEO.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 Parent’s Night Out 7pm; $16 pre-register online, or $20 day of event registration (cash or check only); Olympia Gymnastics and Tumbling; olympiatx.com; 832-321-7100
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August 17 FREE Block Party 10:30am; Families with children of all ages can build their own creations with LEGO, MagnaTiles, building blocks, and more.; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 Princess Party 11am; Grab your ballgown and tiara and get ready for a day of royal fun! Dance and sing with your favorite princesses. Sing along to with Belle, Ariel, Tiana, Jasmine and Moana. Make your own crown and become a princess too! 11am, 12:20pm and 1:20pm at Kids’ Hall Alcove; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Sugar Land Superstar Finale 7:30pm; This vocal battle show is 14 years and running, so be sure to bring your lawn chairs to the Plaza and enjoy Sugar Land’s American Idol-like competition as the finalists belt out their strongest tunes. Tonight’s Superstar is the Finale and one lucky winner will be named the 2019 Sugar Land Superstar!; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 August 21 FREE Family Game Night 7pm; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 August 23 – 24 FREE Formosa Circus Art 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com August 23 FREE Dancing Under The Stars 7:30pm; Break out your dancing shoes and join us in the Plaza for a night of Dancing Under the Stars with Fred Astaire Dance Studio instructors.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR (continued) August 24 Peppa Pig Meet-and-Greet 10am-4pm; Hang out with Peppa and make a few pig-inspired accessories of your own!; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800 FREE Meet the Beekeeper 10:30am; Talk about the life of the honeybee, pollination, and the importance of honeybees and other pollinators.; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 August 30 FREE MD Anderson Cancer Center Blood Drive 10am-2pm; Be a hero - Donate blood to their blood bank and save lives! Due to their urgent need for platelet blood donors this summer, a campaign targeting platelet donations was created whereby those donating platelets will receive a custom polo shirt in addition to their appreciation t-shirt. Sign up online.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 FREE Town Square Tribute: Queen Cover 7:30pm; Baroness: A Queen Tribute delivers the full Queen experience.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 FREE Classic Albums Live: The Who - Who’s Next 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com August 31 FREE Autism Playgroup of Fort Bend County - Back to School 10am-12pm; We have a variety of table activities including sensory fun with shaving cream and water play, playdoh, arts & crafts, games, puzzles and more. RSVP Required: Susan Garczynski at susan@susangar.com or 281726-2665.; 1-12 yrs; Lost Creek Park Pavilion Peppa Pig Meet-and-Greet 10am; Meet your favorite little pig and snap a sweet picture together! Hang with Peppa and show off your pinky style by making pig ears and tales to wear!; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Labor Day Backyard Bash 10am; Celebrate Labor Day weekend with traditional games and music at the 1930s George Ranch House. From 11am to 2pm, you can help make and then enjoy ice cream cranked the old-fashioned way.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218
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FREE The Apollo Mission: Part I & II 2pm; Retired NASA Scientist to share memories of Apollo launches.; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 FREE Sugar Land Sing-A-Long Karaoke 7:30pm; Grab your singin’ family and friends and come hang out with us for a fun and interactive evening.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587
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Ongoing Events
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Other Weekly Events
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WEDNESDAYS
University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100
FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Chick-fil-A Sugar Land; cfasugarland.com; 281-494-3800
THURSDAYS
FREE General Admission Thursdays to Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 10am; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; mfah.org; 713-639-7300 FREE Thursdays at the Houston Museum of Natural Science 2pm-5pm; Free admission to permanent exhibits only.; Houston Museum of Natural Science; hmns.org; 713-639-4629 FREE Family Thursday at The Health Museum 2pm-7pm; The Health Museum; thehealthmuseum.org; 713-521-1515 FREE Family Night at Children’s Museum of Houston 5pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Vaccinations at the Children’s Museum 5pm-7pm; Children, 6 weeks to 18 years of age, who need immunizations will have the opportunity to receive free vaccinations. To qualify, parents and guardians will need their child’s immunization records. Limited to the first 150 children.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Enjoy free face painting and balloons with Ms. Jingles!; Chick-fil-A Missouri City; chick-fil-a.com/missouricity; 281-261-7100 * Please contact library for details as some require advanced tickets. Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270
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Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals Antonia’s Italian Ristorante Sundays; Free kid’s meal per adult entrée on Sunday from 11am to 3pm; 4849 Sweetwater Blvd.; 281-265-4000 Berryhill Baja Grill Saturdays & Sundays; Free children’s meal from 11am to 4pm with the purchase of a combo or specialty item.; 13703 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. Denny’s Daily; Kids 10 and under eat free from 4 to 10pm; 1422 Hwy. 6 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 IHOP Daily; Children eat free from 4 to 10pm with the purchase of an adult meal. Drink is not included.; 16530 S.W. Fwy. Luby’s Cafeteria Wednesdays & Saturdays; Kids eat free with an adult purchase from 11am until closing.; 3434 Hwy. 6 Texas Roadhouse Mondays; children 12 and under receive a free kid’s meal or $4.99 off a kids’ ranger meal with an adult entrée.; 24020 S.W. Fwy., Rosenberg
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