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June 1 FREE Kid Fish 2019 9am; Learn about fishing, conservation, and respect for the environment. There will be plenty of fish in the pond and poles will be provided while supplies last or you can bring your own. The event is free and for children ages 3 to 16 years old.; Community Park; missouricitytx.gov; 281-403-8637 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Hands-on workshop where you and your child can make a game of tabletop golf. 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 FREE Grand Re-Opening of Missouri City Branch Library 10am; All area residents are invited to come out and take part in the grand re-opening reception.; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 FREE Coin-Collecting for Beginners 10:30am; Basic overview of the different types of coins minted in the United States, and how to go about starting a coin collection and more.; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE 30th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens 7pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Rock the Block with Sessions Music 7:30pm; Sessions Music presents an evening of live music for the whole family! Join us as Sessions’ instructors & students perform amazing music for all ages and styles. Sessions Music is a revolutionary, new concept dedicated to helping people of all ages and skill levels achieve their modern and classical music dreams.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 June 3-7, 10-14, 17-21 & 24-28 Hands-On Summer Fun 10am-2pm; Check out hands-
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on science in various interactive stations throughout the museum. You can play mind-bending games, check out miniature marvels, explore primeval predators, learn cool chemistry, try your hand at physics or fossils and so much more! Look for the blue t-shirts every weekday, for some kid-to-kid learning that’s also a blast! There’s no appointment needed, just walk up to the fun! Experience included with general admission; Houston Museum of Natural Science Sugar Land; hmns.org; 281-313-2277
children 35 months and under. Daddies, nannies, and caretakers are welcome too!; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800
June 5 – 8 FREE Addams Family School Edition 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
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
June 5 FREE Family Programs Zumba for Kids (presented by CidaFitness) 3pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE YA Out-of-This-World Zine-Making Workshop 3pm; A “zine” is a homemade magazine that can contain original writings, artwork, magazine cut-outs, photographs, and more. Register online.; Mamie George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2880 June 6 FREE Family Programs – Movie Day 2pm; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 Parent Workshop 5:30pm; This workshop for parents with children between 0-5 years old will provide an overview of the many benefits of play and tips on how to set up environments that encourage creativity, independence, and problem-solving skills.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 June 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 to Tot*Spot our exclusive exhibit for
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FREE Family Movie Day 1:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 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
FREE Giving Spirits Concert benefiting Hope for Three 7:30pm; Come out to enjoy live music from Grupo Batacha in the Plaza and learn more about the local non-profit, Hope for Three; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 FREE Movies on Morton Outdoor Films Featuring Selena 7:45pm; City Hall Plaza; richmondtx.gov June 8 FREE Jack & the Beanstalk Performance 10am; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE World Oceans Day 10am; Come and celebrate World Oceans Day in the Plaza! Speakers will engage the audience and talk about the latest research and reports on environmental issues facing our oceans. This event is free and includes crafts, activities, painting and exhibits that teach about ocean conservation, plastic pollution and more. Together we can protect and restore our oceans! For additional info, please email justice4oceans@ gmail.com; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR June 8 Avengers Arise 10am-3pm; Join Captain Marvel, Spiderman and Black Panther and unleash your inner power. Gear up for summer and get ready for fun during Avengers Arise!; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800 FREE Family Story Time 10:15am; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100
June 12 FREE Middle School Computer Classes 2pm; To register call library or go online.; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
FREE Rise & Shine Family Story Time 10:30am; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100
FREE Family Programs: Dance Party (presented by DJ Jeffrey) 3pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140
FREE Jack & the Beanstalk Performance 2pm; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800
June 13 – 14 FREE Junie B’s Essential Survival Guide to School 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
FREE Camping 101 2:30pm; Get tips on different types of camping. He will describe basic camping gear and provide examples of the different options that are available. Learn about camp etiquette and some of the many activities that can be enjoyed outdoors and much more.; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE Town Square Tribute: The Beatles ft. The Fab 5 7:30pm; Join us for a tribute series that will make you feel like you’re watching the real deal! The Fab 5 takes their audiences on a musical journey to an era in rock history that will live in all of our hearts forever.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 June 9 FREE Autism Playgroup of Fort Bend County - Summer Time 10am; 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 281-726-2665.; Lost Creek Park Pavilion June 10 FREE Youth Computer Classes: Beginner MS Word & Typing 2pm; Reservations required.; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900
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FREE Cosmic Coloring Station & Photo Booth 3pm; Enjoy some out-of-this-world coloring, or snap a picture in the rocket photo-booth.; Mamie George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2880
June 13 FREE Family Programs: Game Day 2pm; Play a variety of board games and card games.; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 June 14 FREE Summer Movie Series 2pm; Mission Bend Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4734 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 Opry on the Square 7:30pm; Come out to 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 FREE Movies at Miller: Crazy Rich Asians 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com June 15 FREE Family Story Time 10am; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
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FREE Magic Show 10:30am; Magic and live animals.; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE Rise & Shine Family Story Time 10:30am; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 Father’s Day Frontier Survival Class 11am; Learn the necessary skills for living on the Texas prairie and help fire off the cannon. The class will be held at 11am, 1:30pm and 2:30pm and is limited to thirty participants for each session.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 FREE The Apollo Mission Part I - To The Moon & Back 1:30pm; Retired Physicist will share his experiences creating the technology that helped launch Apollo 11 in 1969, and the efforts that his team went through to successfully bring the Apollo 13 crew home safely in 1970 and more.; Mission Bend Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4734 FREE the Apollo Mission Part II Saturn Vehicle Guidance Equations 2:30pm; Retired Physicist will talk more specifically about how geometry, algebra, calculus, and classical mechanics were used to produce the Saturn V guidance equations and more.; Mission Bend Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4734 FREE Movie Under the Moon 8:30pm; Bring your family, friends and lawn chairs to the Plaza to enjoy a free Movie Under the Moon! This month’s showing is Smallfoot.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 June 18 FREE Chocolate Olympics 6pm; Compete in chocolate-related games and challenges, including relay races, eating contests, M&M sorting and more.; Age: 9th-12th Grades; Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270
June 19 Juneteenth at the Ranch 10am; Join us 154 years later as we kick off the celebration for this historic event and feature the enduring FREE Family Story Time 10:15am; Missouri City Branch Library; African American contribution to the fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 George Family Legacy. Learn about
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the African American families, both pre- and post-slavery, who helped shape the Ranch. Observe a reenactment of this important speech and hear the reactions of the men and women who lived through this difficult time.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 FREE Middle School Computer Classes 2pm; To register call library or go online.; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE Family Programs: Orbit’s Reading Rally (presented by the Houston Astros) 3pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE YA Moon-Glow T-Shirts 3pm; Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing by making their own glow-in-the-dark moon t-shirt. Attendees should bring their own black t-shirt; all other supplies will be provided. Register online.; Mamie George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2880 June 20 FREE Family Programs: Jelly Belly Schmelly’s Balloon Show 2pm; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 June 21 FREE Family Movie Day 1:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 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 FREE Lyrics & Lawn Games 7:30pm; We’re turning the Plaza into one big backyard party, so come hang out and have some fun with family and friends. Plus, enjoy live music from Shotgun Road, a country group that plays the biggest and best country hits from yesterday and today, as well as original music.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 June 22 FREE Family Story Time 10am; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR June 22 FREE Family Story Time 10:15am; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100
June 28 FREE Summer Movie Series 2pm; Mission Bend Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4734
FREE Missouri City Pops Perform 10:30am; The performance will take place in an outdoor amphitheater, and seating is concrete. Theater-goers are encouraged to bring cushions to sit on.; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
FREE Family Movie Matinee 2pm; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800
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June 29 Meet Toy Story’s Woody and Jessie 10am; Howdy, partner! Dust of your favorite pair of boots and head on FREE Rob Holladay - Balloon Show over to the Children’s Museum of 10:30am; Rob Holladay will entertain Houston for a meet-and-greet with Toy families with children of all ages Story’s beloved duo Woody and Jessie with his magic, balloons, jokes, and for a one-of-a-kind fan celebration.; audience participation!; Sienna Branch Children’s Museum of Houston; Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 281-238-2900 FREE Family Story Time FREE Rise & Shine Family Story 10am; George Memorial Library; Time fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 10:30am; University Branch Library; FREE HMNS Discovery Dome: Black Holes 2pm-4pm; Discover the mystery of the black holes. The show is 30 minutes long, and will be repeated every 30 minutes.; 5th-12th Grades; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 June 24 FREE Youth Computer Classes: 3D Printing for Youth 2pm; Reservations required.; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 June 26 FREE Middle School Computer Classes 2pm; To register call library or go online.; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE Straw Rockets 3pm; Family-craft activity, create a rocket and use straw to launch it.; Mamie George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2880 FREE Family Programs: The Armadillo’s Dream (a Storybook Opera program presented by Houston Grand Opera) 3pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 June 27 FREE Family Programs: Fantastic Beasts Party 2pm; Enjoy a magical party with a build-a-beast workshop, a beast petting zoo, games, and more!; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100
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FREE Rise & Shine Family Story Time 10:30am; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 FREE The Apollo Mission - To The Moon & Back 10:30am; Retired NASA physicist will share his experiences creating the technology that helped launch Apollo 11 in 1969, and the efforts that his team went through to successfully bring the Apollo 13 crew home safely in 1970 and more.; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 FREE Summer Family Camp Out Fun 5pm; We had so much fun last year, we’re doing it again! 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.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 FREE Bank of America’s Screen on the Green: Mean Girls (PG-13) 9pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
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Ongoing Events FREE Summer Reading Challenge for Children & Middle School: “A Universe of Stories” Children from infancy through grade 8 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 Weekly Story Times
MONDAYS Mother Goose Time 10:30am; University Branch Library Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; Sienna Branch Library
THURSDAYS Toddler Time 10am; George Memorial Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Albert George Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am; First Colony Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library Mother Goose Time 10:15am; Mission Bend Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; University Branch Library
TUESDAYS Mother Goose Time 10:05am & 11:15am; First Colony Branch Library Mother Goose Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library, Sienna Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library, Sugar Land Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Mission Bend Branch Library
Preschool Story Time 11:15am; Sugar Land Branch Library Preschool Story Time 11:30am; Sugar Land Branch Library Toddler Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library Pajama Night Story Time 6pm; Sugar Land Branch Library Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; George Memorial Library
Other Weekly Events
Toddler Time 10:30am; University Branch Library Mother Goose Time 11:15am; First Colony Branch Library Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; First Colony Branch Library Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library
WEDNESDAYS Preschool Story Time 10am; George Memorial Library Toddler Time 10:05am; First Colony Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library, Sienna Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am; Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, Mission Bend Branch Library Mother Goose Time 11am; Sugar Land Branch Library Preschool Story Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library Preschool Story Time 11:15am; First Colony Branch Library Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; Mission Bend Branch Library, Missouri City Branch Library
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Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; University Branch Library
MONDAYS FREE Summer Family Movie Series 2pm; Albert George Branch Library FREE Family Programs 2:30pm; University Branch Library FREE Middle-School Program 3pm; Sugar Land Branch Library
TUESDAYS FREE Middle-School Program 2pm; Missouri City Branch Library FREE Family Programs 2pm; First Colony Branch Library, Sienna Branch Library FREE School-Age Program 2pm; George Memorial Library FREE Stories & Play 2pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library FREE Middle-School Program 3pm; Mission Bend Branch Library, University Branch Library FREE School-Age Program 3pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library
WEDNESDAYS FREE School-Age Program 2pm; Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library FREE School-Age Program 3pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library
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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 Middle-School Program 2pm; Albert George Branch Library, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, First Colony Branch Library, Fulshear/ Simonton Branch Library, George Memorial Library, Sienna Branch Library FREE Family Programs 2pm; Mission Bend Branch Library FREE Family Night at Children’s Museum of Houston 5pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
FRIDAYS FREE Summer Family Movie Series 1:30pm; Sienna Branch Library
SATURDAYS FREE Sienna Presents Summer Concerts 5pm-9pm; Five bands are slated to take the stage covering a range of musical genres including rock, country, blues and pop. The public can purchase dinner from food trucks. Spread a blanket and enjoy the tunes.; Sawmill Lake Model Home Park, 9803 Cameron Way; siennaplantation.com; 281-778-4037
SUNDAYS FREE Sundays in the Park 3pm; Families are invited to enjoy music, lawn games and more. Check out the library cart at the Houston Public Library outdoor reading room and our resident Art Cart “Rocket Dog” for games.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 * Please contact library for details as some require advanced tickets. Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270
Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 Mission Bend Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4734 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 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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