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Arrow Academy
Arrow Academy, a school of choice, exists for students to excel academically, socially and to becomemotivatedmembersofour community. www.arrowacademy.com 346-754-5867
Broadway Performing Arts Studio
Join us for our Summer Musical Productions of Godspell Jr. (ages 9-15)andCarrieTheMusical(grades 9th–College). Auditions held April 29th and May 6th. www.broadwaypas.org/ 832-621-7983
Bushi Ban International www.bushiban.com 832-833-0030
Camp Hope
Camp Hope is a summer day camp that is held annually on campus at NewHopeLutheranChurch.Itsmost innovative feature is the way that youth of all ages are part of the mentoring process. www.newhopelc.org 281-499-7611
Center Stage Gallery
Flexible Dates • Ages 7 thru 13 • Early Sign Up Discounts • Different Activities Everyday • Arts • Crafts • Nature • Theater • Early Drop Off • Late Pick Up Options • Affordable Rates • Instructor Led Sessions www.center-stage-events.com/ (281)299-4814
Cornerstone Christian Academy
www.cornerstonecca.org 281-980-0842 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
Gymboree of Riverstone
School Skills Summer Camp is a weekly 3-hour class drop-off on Wed., Thurs., & Fri. 9am-12pm. ClassesarelearningthroughSports, Art, Music, Science and Equipment Exploration. Camp membership includes unlimited Open Gym and $25 in Gymbuck$. www.gymboreeclasses.com 281-208-4302
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Iron Cross Gymnastics
www.ironcrossgymnastics.com 281-342-4766 (IRON)
Sugar Creek Montessori
Katy Learning Center
www.sugarcreekmontessori.com Sugar Land: 281-261-1000 Fulshear: 281-693-7267 Katy: 281-693-7267
Kiddie Academy of Richmond
Sugar Land Gymnastics & Sienna Gymnastics
www.katylearningcenter.com 281-391-6401 CampVentures® program mixes educationandfunthroughthemed events, activities and trips. From preschool through elementary school,yourchildwillenjoyplaying developmentallyappropriategames. www.kiddieacademy.com/richmond 346-702-3319
Lone Star Karate
www.LoneStarKarate.com 281-513-5566
Robins Dance Studio
WehavebeenservingtheFortBend area for 44 years & offers a six weeksummerprogramforallages& severalstylesofdance–comeshare the love of dance with us!! www.robinsdancestudio.com 281-499-3921
Robotics & Science Academy
Our mission is to inspire and motivatethenewgenerationabout STEM and to make them develop 21st century skills such as critical thinkingandproblemsolvingthrough hands-on fun! www.roboscienceacademy.com 832-310-4245
Safety America Karate
www.karatesugarland.com 281-980-3030 School for Little Children www.schoolforlittlechildren.com 281-242-5437
Sienna Stables
Enjoy the Horseback Riding experience this year at Sienna Stables’ Horse Summer Camps! This is a great campyour kids will be talking about all year. Camp activitiesincludelearningbasicriding skills; different riding techniques; horsemanagement,safety;games and more. www.siennastables.com 281-778-7433
Spanish Schoolhouse
OurthemedSummerCampsentertain and educate 3-8-year-olds, giving themaculturalexperiencewithout leaving town! Full and part-time programs available. Visit our website to register! www.spanishschoolhouse.com (281)565-0390
www.sugarlandgymnastics.com 281-240-0999
Texas A&M Sea Camp
SeaCampisaweek-longresidential adventure exploring the wonders of the marine and estuarine environments for campers ages 10-18. Sea Campus Kids is a marine oriented day program for campers ages 4-11. www.tamug.edu/seacamp 409-740-4525
The Honor Roll School
www.thehonorrollschool.com Sugar Land 281-265-7888 Missouri City 877-959-4180
The Little Gym
www.tlgsugarlandtx.com 281-277-5470
The Parc
www.theparc.org 281-634-8927 The Sugar & Spice Ranch Camp www.texashorsecamps.com 830-460-8487
The Tutoring Center
www.sugarland.tutoringcenter.com 281-980-1242
Urban STEM
WeofferasummerCampexperience inroboticsandengineeringdesign. Small engaging hands-on camps provide a more personalized experience. www.urbanstem.org/camps.html 281-935-7742
Victory Camp
Amazingsummercampexperience that’s close to home! All the activities your kids love in a fun Christiancampenvironment.Dayand 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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July 1 - 4 Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular 7pm; The July 4 weekend welcomes four nights of concerts plus a 15-minute Independence Day fireworks spectacular that you don’t want to miss (weather permitting) staring at 9:30pm on July 4.; City Centre; citycentre.org July 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 & 23 FREE Crafts, Workshops & Family Game Area 12pm; Bass Pro Shop- Katy Mills Mall; bassproshop.com; 281-644-2200 July 1 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Bug House: 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 Hands-On Summer History: 1930s Longhorn Care 10am; Learn the ins and outs of cattle management and help us care for our young longhorn.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 FREE Family Story Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Express Children’s Theatre presents Sinbad the Sailor 2pm; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 Parents Night Out 6pm; Drop your child off for an unforgettable evening at the Zoo! Participants will explore the Zoo after dark with our overnight guides and enjoy evening activities, including a meet and greet with one of our furry, feathered or scaly ambassadors for an up-close animal experience. Dinner and snack are served.; 6 yrs & up; $25 per child; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 Star-Spangled Celebration at Veranda 6pm-9pm; Veranda is lighting the fuse on a star-spangled salute to the nation with fireworks, food trucks and fun. Everyone is invited to the free family event to enjoy a DJ, bounce houses, a rock wall and games. Bring towels to dry off after hitting the water slide and blankets to sit on for the show; Veranda Model Home Park; verandatexas.com; 281-778-3746
head to the Plaza to indulge in snacks and brews from Baker Street and live country music from Tribute to George Strait to kick off your 4th of July weekend!; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 FREE ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights - Brahms’ Symphony No. 4 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com July 2 Fulshear Freedom Fest 6pm; This event brings the community together to celebrate Fulshear’s heritage, to honor our small-town past, and to encourage continued growth and development of local businesses.; Downtown Fulshear; fulsheartexas.gov July 3, 10, 17 & 24 FREE Mother Goose Time 10:30am; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 FREE Summer Family Movie Series 2pm; Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270 FREE Middle School Program: Movie Day 3pm; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 July 3, 10 & 17 FREE High School Chess Club 2pm; All skill levels are invited to challenge their mental and strategic skills and practice their strategies with others.; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 July 3 FREE Village People 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com July 4 - 8 Hands-On Summer History: 1830s Felting 10am; Explore this age-old craft that turns wool into felt and take home a sample of your very own.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218
Red, White, Blues & Brews featuring Tribute to George Strait Band 7pm; Pack up your chairs and
July 4 - 6 Villains and Their Minions WonderWeek 10am; All of our favorite Sci-Fi superheroes occasionally have to battle the bad guys to test their strength and ability to overcome conflicts.; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800
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July 4 An American Tradition 9am; Nothing says America and July 4th like games, speeches and hot dogs. Enjoy this funfilled day as we celebrate our country’s annual birthday with some old-fashioned game play.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 Kidpendence Day 10am-6pm; The stars and stripes will be in full effect as we celebrate our country’s 241st birthday at the Children’s Museum.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Freedom Over Texas 4pm; Live performances, family activities and stunning pyrotechnics. $8 per person June 1-July 3 available online; $10 per person day of show, online and at event; Free children 5 and under.; Eleanor Tinsley and Sam Houston Parks; freedomovertexas.org FREE Star Spangled Spectacular 5pm; Sugar Land’s Fourth of July Celebration: Patriotic music and entertainment, activity booths, food and beverages available for purchase and grand fireworks finale. Bring blankets and enjoy.; Sugar Land Festival Site, 18355 Southwest Freeway; sugarlandtx.gov; 281-275-2885 FREE Rosenberg Family 4th 6pm; Carnival are for the children, horse-drawn wagon rides through the park, a trackless train ride, food vendors, live musical entertainment and some spectacular fireworks show to end the evening.; Seabourne Creek Nature Park; rosenbergtx.gov/family-4th FREE Annual 4th of July Celebration 6pm; Family-friendly activities with a fireworks show starting at 9:15pm.; Buffalo Run Park; missouricitytx.gov FREE ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights: A StarSpangled Salute 8:30pm; Patriotic music and a fireworks display.; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com July 5 FREE Origami Animals 2pm; Staff will demonstrate how these delicate art forms are made by twisting and folding paper into unique shapes.; Mamie George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2880 July 6 - August 14 Wicked Hobby Center; thehobbycenter.org
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FUN-TIME CALENDAR July 6, 13 & 20 FREE Crafts, Workshops & Family Game Area 12pm; Bass Pro Shop- Katy Mills Mall; bassproshop.com; 281-644-2200 July 6 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 newborn7 yrs.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 FREE Middle School Program: Hands-On Henna 3pm; A Henna artist will be on hand to apply temporary dye in amazing designs. Registration and permission form required.; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 FREE Anime Binge with Candy Sushi 4pm; Watch episodes of anime and discuss them with friends. Learn how to make a candy sushi roll.; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE Japanese Origami Class 5:30pm; Learn how to make whimsical shapes such as a rose and a flying swan.; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 July 7 - 8 Time Warped Travel WonderWeek 10am; Come join us as we adventure through different galaxies, realities, and timelines.; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800 July 7 Summer History Fridays: Colonial America 9:30am; Learn about life during the days of the American Revolution. Come and make your own revolutionary flag, try your hand at one of Benjamin Franklin’s experiments, make colonial crafts and so much more.; 5-12 yrs; $4/child (members); $6/child (nonmembers); Fort Bend Museum; fortbendmuseum.org; 281-342-6478 Make a Wish! “Tanabata” Japanese Star Festival 10am-3pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
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FREE YA Duct-Tape Origami Workshop 1pm; Library staff will demonstrate how to create whimsical shapes by simply folding and twisting duct tape.; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE Galaxy Prints for Young Adults 2pm; Teens will learn how to create cosmic designs on fabric using Sharpie pens. Bandanas will be provided, but those attending the workshop may also bring other items to decorate, such as a white t-shirt or canvas shoes. Registration required.; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 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 per girl or 2 for $40; Sweet & Sassy, Sugar Land Town Square; sweetandsassy.com; 281-240-2060 Giving Spirits Benefiting Caiden’s Hope 7:30pm; Come out to enjoy live music from Collector’s Item in the Plaza and learn more about the local non-profit, Caiden’s Hope!; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 July 8 AMC Sensory Friendly Films for Families Affected by Autism Despicable Me 3: 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! Please check your local theatre listings for specific showtimes.; AMC First Colony 24; amctheatres.com; 281-277-5858 Harlem Globetrotters Games at 2pm & 4pm; NRG Arena; nrgpark.com FREE Bibby Gumbo Book Club 10am; The club will offer a series of book readings, interactive games and craft sessions that will infuse literacy and laughter.; Barnes & Noble, First Colony Mall; bn.com; 281-313-8323 FREE Julian Franklin Presents Simple Machines & More 2pm; Fun and hilarious show that demonstrates how to use simple machines to work smarter, not harder.; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900
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FREE Movie Under the Moon Sponsored by First Colony Church of Christ 8:30pm; Bring your family, friends and lawn chairs to the Plaza to enjoy a movie. This month’s movie is the new live-action Pete’s Dragon.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green: Trolls 8:30pm; You are welcome to bring blankets and chairs to view from the hill.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 July 10 FREE Board Gaming for Young Adults 3pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE YA Art Class 3pm; Teens can unleash their creative side while learning new artistic techniques for drawing and painting. Registration required.; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 July 11 - 16 FREE Pippin 8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com July 11 - 15 Hands-On Summer History: 1860s Playhouse 10am; Entertain yourself the old-fashioned way with an exploration of 19th-century theater. Use household items to put on your own play.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 Time Warped Travel WonderWeek 10am; Come join us as we adventure through different galaxies, realities, and timelines.; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800 July 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 FREE Toddler Time 10:30am; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 July 11, 18 & 25 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE Mother Goose Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
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July 11, 18 & 25 FREE Mother Goose 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 11am; 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 FREE Middle School Program 2pm; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 FREE School Age Program 2pm; A free hand stamp, which is required for admission, will be available one hour before the program.; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 FREE School Age Program 2pm; A free hand stamp, which is required for admission, will be available one hour before the program.; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE School Age Program 2pm; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE School Age Program 3pm; Summer Explosion of Fun!; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE Middle School Program 3pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 July 11 FREE Cow Appreciation Day Herding all cows! Join us as we celebrate our annual Cow Appreciation Day. Guests dressed in cow attire will be rewarded with a Chick-fil-A entree from open to 7pm. Visit cowappreciationday. com for more details or costume ideas.; Any Chick-fil-A Location; cowappreciationday.com FREE Tabletop Tuesday 2pm; Teens who enjoy the challenge, excitement and competition of playing table-top games or card games are invited
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to test their skills against one another at this special event.; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 July 12 FREE Digital Photo Magic “Green-Screen Photography” 3pm; In the library’s Makerspace, learn how to use a digital camera, Adobe Photoshop, and a green screen to create amazing virtual adventures!; Teens; Mamie George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2880 July 13 FREE The Game’s Afoot! Sherlock Holmes Scavenger Hunt 2pm; Teens can test their sleuthing skills to solve mysteries at the library.; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE YA Make It! Bath Bombs and Salts 4pm; Learn how to make bath products using common household goods and natural ingredients. Registration required.; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 July 14 FREE Music in the Park Savannah Adkins Don’t forget to bring your chairs, blankets and snacks to enjoy two hours of great music.; Wessendorff Park; historicrichmond.org Summer History Fridays: Gone to Texas 9:30am; It’s time to pack up your bags, hang your G.T.T. sign on the door and head to Texas. After receiving your land grant from an empresario you will make your homestead on the Texas frontier!; 5-12 yrs; $4/child (members); $6/child (non-members); Fort Bend Museum; fortbendmuseum.org; 281-342-6478 FREE Family Movie Day 1:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Family Movie Matinee 2pm; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 members, $35 non-members; The Little Gym of Sugar Land/Missouri City; tlgsugarlandtx.com; 281-277-5470
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Video Games Live 7:30pm; One-of-a-kind multimedia concert experience with live music, solo performers, and exclusive video footage on three giant screens with synchronized lighting and live action.; Jones Hall; houstonsymphony.org; 713-224-7575 July 15 Doctor Who Revelations 10am-6pm; Unravel the mysteries of the ultimate Time Lord and encounter not one, not two, but three of your favorite incarnations of The Doctor.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Chess Day @ the Library 10:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE TX Snakes & More 10:30am; Seating is limited; free hand-stamps are required for admission, and are available starting at 10am, before the activity.; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE Saturday School Age Program: Maker Day @ the Library 2pm; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 The Music of Prince 7:30pm; Jones Hall; houstonsymphony.org; 713-224-7575 July 17 FREE YA Cooking for Teens 3pm; Library staff will demonstrate fun, easy, delicious snacks, such as Puppy Chow and Limeade Smoothies. Allergy Warning: some recipes may include nuts, eggs, and yeast. Registration required.; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 July 18 - 22 Hands-On Summer History: 1890s Marble Madness 10am; Join us at the 1890s Sharecropper Farm to play a rousing game of marbles - and learn about the roots of this historic favorite.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 July 18 - 20 Time Warped Travel WonderWeek 10am; Come join us as we adventure through different galaxies, realities, and timelines.; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800
Arrow Academy
Primrose School of Sienna
www.arrowacademy.com 346.754-5867
www.primroseschools.com/schools/ sienna/ 281-431-8687
Calvary Episcopal School www.CES-Richmond.org 281-342-3161
Club Z www.clubztutoring.com 281-674-5296
Cornerstone Christian Academy
School for Little Children www.schoolforlittlechildren.com 281-242-5437
Sienna Kids Academy www.siennakidsacademy.com 281-778-0366
Southminster School
www.cornerstonecca.org 281-980-0842
www.southminsterschool.org 281-261-8872
Fort Bend Christian Academy
Spanish Schoolhouse
www.fortbendchristian.org 281-263-9143
www.spanishschoolhouse.com 281-565-0390
Holy Cross Kids Preschool
St. John’s Methodist School for Little Children
www.holycrosskids.org 281-633-2000
Katy Learning Center www.katylearningcenter.com 281-391-6401
Kids R Kids www.kidsrkidsfortbend.com Greatwood/Canyon Gate 281-343-5437 Missouri City 281-261-6442 New Territory 281-494-5437 North Sugar Land 281-575-0011 Sienna Plantation 281-778-3600 Stafford 281-240-1111 Riverstone 281-881-0889 Richmond 281-491-4090 Waterside / Pecan Grove 832-451-1111 Bella Terra/Parkway Lake 281-232-9333
Kiddie Academy of Richmond
www.stjohnslittleschool.org 281-342-7971
Sugar Creek Montessori School www.sugarcreekmontessori.com Sugar Land: 281-261-1000 Fulshear: 281-693-7267 Katy: 281-693-7267
Texana Children’s Center for Autism www.texanacenter.com 281-239-1497
The Goddard School www.goddardschool.com 281-232-5353
The Honor Roll School
346-702-3319
www.thehonorrollschool.com Sugar Land 281-265-7888 Missouri City 281-499-7214
Memorial Montessori
The Therapy Spot
www.kiddieacademy.com/richmond
www.memorialmontessori.com 281-238-9626
www.thetherapyspot.com 281-485-4818
Montessori Unlimited
The Towne Creek School
www.montessori.com First Colony 281-980-6100 Greatwood 281-343-1888 New Territory 281-494-4800
Pathways 2 Greatness www.p2g.org 855-34-LEARN
www.thetownecreekschool.com 281-499-8030
The Tutoring Center www.tutoringcenter.com
The Village School www.thevillageschool.com 281-496-7900
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July 2017 FUN-TIME CALENDAR July 18 FREE Express Theatre’s Hilltop Festival for Children: Freedom Train 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
FREE YA Cupcake Decorating 1pm; Learn how to dress up your cupcakes with easy, festive, decorative touches.; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
FREE Game On! 2pm; Enjoy the challenge, excitement and competition of playing table-top games or card games.; Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270
NOLA Nights with Rouxpour 7:30pm; Come out and let authentic New Orleans music take you on a historical journey through the Crescent City tradition!; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587
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July 27 FREE YA Make It! Melted Crayon Art 4pm; Explore the new artistic medium and create a work of art! Registration required.; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 July 28 Hairspray Historic Sugar Land Auditorium; inspirationstage.com; 713-302-5329
Summer History Fridays: Victorian Life July 22 9:30am; Take a tour of the beautiful AMC Sensory Friendly Films for 1883 John and Lottie Moore Home. Families Affected by Autism Attend class in the one-room school, Spider-Man: Homecoming: AMC make thaumatropes that will amaze is proud to partner with the Autism July 20 Society to offer unique movie showings your friends and play historic games FREE Express Theatre’s Hilltop on the front lawn.; 5-12 yrs; $4/child where we turn the lights up, and turn Festival for Children: Let’s Make A (members); $6/child (non-members); the sound down, so you can get up, Play Today! dance, walk, shout or sing! Please Fort Bend Museum; 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; check your local theatre listings for fortbendmuseum.org; 281-342-6478 milleroutdoortheatre.com specific showtimes.; AMC First Colony FREE Family Movie Day FREE YA - Creative Dance 24; amctheatres.com; 281-277-5858 1:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; 2pm; Will learn basic elements of FREE Jeopardy Trivia Game fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 creative dance improvisation, including 2pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; dance movements and combinations.; FREE Family Movie Matinee fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 University Branch Library; 2pm; First Colony Branch Library; Sleeping Beauty & the Handsome fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 Prince Marionette Puppet Show July 21 - 22 Parent’s Survival Night 2pm; George Memorial Library; Sci-Fi FX Science WonderWeek 6:30pm; $30 members, $35 nonfortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 10am; Ever wondered what was members; The Little Gym of Sugar behind some of the best special effects Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Land/Missouri City; in film and television? Come explore Stone in Concert tlgsugarlandtx.com; 281-277-5470 the real science of how technology 2:30pm; Jones Hall; can be used to alter reality.; Fort houstonsymphony.org; 713-224-7575 Vino and Vintage Vocals with Vino Bend Children’s Discovery Center; & Vinyl July 24 childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 7:30pm; Live music featuring FREE YA Championship Chess 832-742-2800 Nightbird, a band that recaptures the Tournament Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s fire, energy, and spirit that Fleetwood 3pm; The tournament is open to Stone in Concert Mac and Stevie Nicks bring to the anyone in grades 9-12; it is not 7:30pm; Jones Hall; necessary to have attended the Chess stage with their spot-on tribute houstonsymphony.org; 713-224-7575 Club meetings to participate in the performance.; Sugar Land Town July 21 tournament. Registration required.; Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; Summer History Fridays: Life on the Missouri City Branch Library; 713-313-7587 Homefront During the 1860s fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 FREE Houston Shakespeare Festival: 9:30am; Experience daily life on the July 25 - 29 Twelfth Night homefront during the American Civil Hands-On Summer History: 1930s 8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; War in the Smith Family Cottage. Take Archeology Dig a tour of their home before helping milleroutdoortheatre.com 10am; Dig in and discover the with the family’s chores including July 29 past with this hands-on tutorial in washing clothes, making butter and Coffee and Cars at Jordan Ranch archeology at the Park. Who knows grinding corn.; 5-12 yrs; $4/child 8am; 50 exotic and classic cars on what you may find?!; George Ranch (members); $6/child (non-members); display. In addition, enjoy a hot and Historical Park; georgeranch.org; Fort Bend Museum; cold coffee bar, brunch via food trucks, 281-343-0218 fortbendmuseum.org; 281-342-6478 activities, tours of nine professionally Sci-Fi FX Science WonderWeek FREE Express Theatre’s Hilltop 10am; Come explore the real science decorated model homes and a chance Festival for Children: The of how technology can be used to alter to win a luxury vehicle rental for the Adventures of Santa Claus reality.; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery weekend. Admission is free.; The Shed Christmas in July! at Jordan Ranch; Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; jordanranchtexas.com; 281-778-7777 832-742-2800 milleroutdoortheatre.com July 19 FREE Express Theatre’s Hilltop Festival for Children: Sinbad the Sailor (Bilingual English/Spanish) 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
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Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine to Host Annual Sports Physicals 9am; Be sure to bring completed UIL Physical Evaluation form, which can be printed from the website along with release form. The cost is $20 (cash only) for ages 12-18 yrs.; Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine; events.houstonmethodist. org/physicals-sl; 281-275-0447 Spider-Man Day 10am-6pm; Annual Spider-Man Day fan celebration. Sign up on-site to participate in a Web Sling Showdown! Special appearance by Spider-Man.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Rocket Day 10am; Bring your junior Rocket enthusiasts out for a day of rocket launches and a mission to the Moon! Children $30; Adults Free; George Observatory; hmns.org Baby Boomers 10am; Bring your mini Rocket enthusiasts out for a day of rocket launches! Your tikes learn about rockets and how they work, build a water rocket and then launch it. Children $20; Adults Free.; 3-7 yrs; George Observatory; hmns.org FREE Chess Day @ the Library 10:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Story Time in Celebration of Get Pop-Cultured with Barnes & Noble Featuring Good Morning, Superman! Be A Star, Wonder Woman! and Bedtime for Batman 11am; Barnes & Noble, First Colony Mall; 281-313-8323; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; bn.com; 281-293-8699 FREE Harry Potter Birthday Celebration 1pm; Celebrate the birthday of Harry Potter with trivia, crafts, butterbeer, and a showing of a recently released movie from the popular series.; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 FREE Houston Shakespeare Festival: Richard III 8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com July 30 FREE Houston Shakespeare Festival: Twelfth Night 8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
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JULY 17 - 20 ST. JOHN’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rome FREE 9am-Noon Ages: 4 yrs-5th Grade 281-342-6631 • www.stjohnsumc-richmond.org
JULY 17 - 21 FISHERS OF MEN LUTHERAN CHURCH Maker Fun Factory 9am-Noon Ages: 3 yrs (potty-trained)-Completed 5th Grade $10 per child 281-242-7711 • www.fishersofmen.org ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH Son Rock Kids Camp 5:30pm-8:30pm Ages: 3 yrs (potty-trained)-5th Grade $20 per child 281-240-6721 • www.stasugarland.com
JULY 24 - 27 ST. CATHERINE OF SIENNA EPISCOPAL CHURCH Maker Fun Factory 6pm-8pm Ages: Completed K-5th Grades $10 per child 281-778-2046 • www.siennachurch.org
JULY 24 - 28 FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Cave Quest 9am-Noon Ages: Entering K-5th Grades $5 per child 281-242-7729 • www.flcsl.org
JULY 31 - AUGUST 4 ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Maker Fun Factory 9am-Noon Ages: Pre-K-5th Grades $35 per child 713-664-3466 • www.stmarks-houston.org
AUG 7 - 10 CALVARY CHURCH OF THE FOUNTAINS Maker Fun Factory FREE 6pm-8:30pm Ages: 4 yrs-5th Grade 281-634-0200 • www.calvaryhouston.org
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Ongoing Events FREE Weekly Story Times
WEDNESDAYS Preschool Story Time 10am; George Memorial Library Toddler Time 10:05am; First Colony Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Sienna Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am; Sugar Land Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am; Albert George Branch Library Toddler Time 10:30am; University Branch Library Preschool Story Time 11:15am; First Colony Branch Library Preschool Story Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; Missouri City Branch Library Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; University Branch Library
THURSDAYS Toddler Time 10am; George Memorial Library Toddler Time 10:15am; Sienna Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Missouri City Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Albert George Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am; First Colony 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 Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; George Memorial Library
Rise & Shine Family Story Time 10:30am; University Branch Library
FREE Family Program 2pm; University Branch Library
First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800
Story Time 11am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; Barnes & Noble, First Colony Mall
FREE Youth Computer Class 2pm; Intro to Typing: Learn how to use a self-paced typing tutorial on the computer. This online resource is specifically designed for younger children. Reservations required.; 3rd5th Grade; Sugar Land Branch Library
Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675
Other Weekly Events Coding Hangout The new exhibit will help you move beyond being merely a consumer of technology to becoming a creator of technology by learning core computer coding skills.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
Sci-Fi Summer at the Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center 10am; You’re invited to take off on an out-of-this world adventure where imagination and reality collide. Come and explore the endless possibilities of time, space and mind-boggling discoveries where there are no limits to where you’re going, even if it means doing it all over again.; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800
FREE Family Program 3pm; Sugar Land Branch Library
Summer Movie Express 10am; Family fun movies playing on Tuesdays & Wednesdays for the summertime! Each week both movies play on both days. Admission to the Summer Movie Express is only $1. Tickets available for purchase at the box office.; Edwards West Oaks Mall Stadium 14 and RPX; regmovies.com/ movies/summer-movie-express
Cool Nights at the Houston Zoo 5pm-8pm; The Zoo is staying open late once again, so you can enjoy the animals in the cooler evening weather. Also, enjoy added music and fun family activities that are sure to entertain kids and adults alike.; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500
WEDNESDAYS
Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Missouri City Branch Library
FREE School Age Program 2pm; Albert George Branch Library
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Family Story Time 10am; George Memorial Library
SATURDAYS
FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Chick-fil-A Sugar Land; cfasugarland.com; 281-494-3800
Sci-Fi Summer at the Children’s Museum Come and explore the endless possibilities of time, space and mindboggling discoveries where there are no limits to where you’re going, even if it means doing it all over again.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
Mommy Matinees 11am; Enjoy the latest romantic comedy or action adventure without having to hire a babysitter! Crying babies and rambunctious toddlers welcome.; Santikos Palladium AVX; santikos.com
Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; Sugar Land Branch Library
FREE School Age Program 2pm & 3pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library
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FREE School Age Program 2pm; Missouri City Branch Library FREE Middle School Program 2pm; Albert George Branch Library FREE Middle School Program 3pm; First Colony Branch Library
FREE Middle School Program 3pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library FREE Middle School Program 3pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library FREE Middle School Program 3pm; Sienna Branch Library
FRIDAYS FREE Summer Family Movie Series 1:30pm; Sienna Branch Library
* Please contact library for details as some require advanced tickets. Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270 Barnes & Noble, First Colony Mall; bn.com; 281-313-8323 Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; bn.com; 281-293-8699 Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 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 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.; 281-265-4000 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. 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 10 p.m.; 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 10 p.m. 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 11 a.m. 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 the purchase of an adult entrée.; 24020 S.W. Fwy., Rosenberg
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