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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
Broadway Performing Arts Studio
Join us for our Summer Musical Productions of Godspell Jr. (ages 9-15) and Carrie The Musical (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
CampVentures® program and curriculum mixes education and fun through themed events, activities and trips. From preschool through elementary school, your child will enjoy playing developmentally appropriate games. www.kiddieacademy.com/richmond
346-702-3319
Lone Star Karate
www.LoneStarKarate.com 281-513-5566
Robins Dance Studio
We have been serving the Fort Bend area for 44 years and offers a six week summer program for all ages and several styles of dance – come share the love of dance with us!! www.robinsdancestudio.com 281-499-3921
Camp Hope is a summer day camp that is held annually on campus at New Hope Lutheran Church. Its most innovative feature is the way that youth of all ages are part of the mentoring process. www.newhopelc.org 281-499-7611
Robotics & Science Academy
Cornerstone Christian Academy
www.roboscienceacademy.com 832-310-4245
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. Classes are learning through Sports, Art, Music, Science and Equipment Exploration. Camp membership includes unlimited Open Gym and $25 in Gymbuck$. www.gymboreeclasses.com 281-208-4302
Iron Cross Gymnastics www.ironcrossgymnastics.com
281-342-4766 (IRON)
Katy Learning Center www.katylearningcenter.com 281-391-6401
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Kiddie Academy of Richmond TX
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Our mission is to inspire and motivate the new generation about STEM and to make them develop 21st century skills such as critical thinking and problem solving through hands-on fun!
Sugar Creek Montessori www.sugarcreekmontessori.com
Sugar Land: 281-261-1000 Fulshear: 281-693-7267 Katy: 281-693-7267
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 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
Safety America Karate
The Sugar & Spice Ranch Camp
School for Little Children
The Tutoring Center
281-242-5437
281-980-1242
Sienna Stables
Urban STEM
www.karatesugarland.com 281-980-3030
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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 and educate 3-8-year-olds, giving them a cultural experience without leaving town! Full and part-time programs available. Visit our website to register! www.spanishschoolhouse.com (281)565-0390
www.texashorsecamps.com 830-460-8487
www.sugarland.tutoringcenter.com
We offer a summer Camp experience in robotics and engineering design. Small engaging hands-on camps provide a more personalized experience. www.urbanstem.org/camps.html
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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May 1 FREE Mother Goose Time 10:30am; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 FREE Middle School Program-Upcycled Crafts 6pm; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 May 2 - 4 FREE Barber of Seville 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com May 2 - 3 FREE Toddler Time 10:30am; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 May 2 FREE Mother Goose Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 FREE Mother Goose Time 10:15am; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE Mother Goose Time 10:15am; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE Mother Goose Time 11am; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 FREE Afternoon at Houston Zoo 12pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 FREE Stories & Play 2pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Kinder Korner 4pm; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 FREE Middle School Program-Movie Night 6:30pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE Family Fun Night-Minute to Win It 6:30pm; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900
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FREE Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
FREE After-School Break 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
FREE Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100
May 4 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
May 3 - 4 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 May 3 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 Preschool Story Time 10am; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE Toddler Time 10:05am; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270
FREE Toddler Time 10am; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE Preschool 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 Toddler Time 10:15am; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:30am; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100
FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900
FREE Preschool Story Time 11:15am; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140
FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675
FREE Toddler Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
FREE The Basics of BirdWatching 10:30am; Learn about the wide variety of birds that can be found in the Gulf Coast area, and how to identify and classify them by their markings, behaviors and habitats.; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100
FREE May the Fourth Be With You 4pm; Celebrate “Star Wars Day” at the library. Watch a movie, enjoy snacks and create paperand-fuse-bead figures of favorite characters.; 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 After-School Break 4:15pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140
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FREE After-School Break--May the 4th be with You 4:30pm; Special Star Wars event. Costumes are encouraged!; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR May 5 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. Daddies, nannies and caretakers are welcome too!; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800 FREE Cinco de Mayo 2pm; Enjoy an afternoon of Mexican food and music at this festive celebration commemorating Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla over the French forces of Napoleon III in 1862.; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 members; $35 non-members; The Little Gym of Sugar Land/Missouri City; tlgsugarlandtx.com; 281-277-5470 Cinco de Mayo Party in the Plaza with Bar Louie 6:30pm; Margaritas, salt and lime... get ready because it’s Fiesta time! Take your turn on the mechanical bull while enjoying festive lite-bites and drinks, plus a live DJ and music from the Los Aztex: a band with sounds rooted in the Tejano musical traditions of Central and South Texas, but also incorporates rhythms from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Panama, and elsewhere, forming a unique bilingual blend.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 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 FREE Cinco de Mayo at Miller with Tlen-Huicani & Villalobos Brothers 7:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE H-E-B Movie Night at Discovery Green 8:30pm; Sing: Arrive one hour early for fun contests and activities. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome.;
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Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 May 6 - 7 43rd Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural history through public tours of privately owned homes during its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour. Large, small, and everything in between, the 2017 tour has something for everyone!; Various homes in Galveston; galvestonhistory.org Japanese Festival of Houston 10am; Music & entertainment, fashion, culture, games, martial arts, anime & cosplay, and more.; Free Admission; Japanese Garden in Hermann Park; houstonjapanfest.org May 6 Houston Dragon Boat Festival 8:30am; Racing Atmosphere, Cultural Performances, Food Vendors, Live Music and more.; Allen’s Landing in Downtown Houston; texasdragonboat.com FREE UTHealth Stomp Out Stroke Festival 9am; Health screenings, health education interactive nutrition, fitness demonstrations, Q & A with physicians, nurses and pharmacist, and family friendly entertainment, door prizes and giveaways.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Build a Flower Pot: 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 FREE Family Story Time 10am; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE Family Story Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 FREE Rise & Shine Family Story Time 10:30am; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100
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Fort Bend Pets Alive Shelter Pet Expo 11am; This event will feature adoptable shelter pets from local shelters and local pet friendly and pet service businesses. Help us find these pets their “fur-ever” loving homes. Come volunteer to help us save more lives!; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 Sensory Friendly Screenings 11am; Brighter Lighting, Lower Sound, Shorter Previews and Accepting Environment.; Santikos Palladium AVX; santikos.com FREE Story Time: Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel 11am; Barnes & Noble, First Colony Mall; bn.com; 281-313-8323; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; bn.com; 281-293-8699 FREE The Creative Connection--Game Day 2:30pm; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 FREE Ginkgoa 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Movie Under the Moon sponsored by First Colony Church of Christ 8:15pm; Bring your family, friends and lawn chairs to enjoy a Movie Under the Moon. This month’s movie is Sing.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green 8:30pm; Ghostbusters: You are welcome to bring blankets and chairs to view from the hill.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 May 7 FREE Graphic Novel Day 1:30pm; Family event will feature special guest appearances and book signings by popular graphic novelists Falynn Koch, Dave Roman, and Ru Xu. Families are welcome to dress up as their favorite superheroes for the event. There will be opportunities for photographs with Batman and Wonder Woman, who will be visiting from Houston Hero Headquarters. In addition, each child will receive a free comic book as part of the National Free Comic Book Day celebration.; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR May 9 & 13 AMC Sensory Friendly Films for Families Affected by Autism Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: The Lost VillAMC 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! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month. Please check your local theatre listings for specific show times.; AMC First Colony 24; amctheatres.com; 281-277-5858 May 10 FREE The Creative Connection--Learn to Draw Creatures & Aliens 6pm; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 May 11 FREE YA Make It! Picture Frames 4pm; Create picture frames with recycled magazines and cardboard. Reservations required.; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE Team-Trivia Night 6pm; Trivia buffs are invited to form teams of five to eight people to compete in a challenge that will include 100 questions from 10 categories. Prizes will be awarded to the top teams. Reservations required.; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE Thursday Concerts presented by UHD 7pm; Joe Ely: Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 May 12 - 14 FREE Madame Butterfly 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com May 12 The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip (Musical) Historic Sugar Land Auditorium; inspirationstage.com FREE Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 Giving Spirits Concert Series benefiting Mental Health America of Fort Bend County 7:30pm; Come out to enjoy live music in the Plaza from Soul
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Infinity and learn more about Mental Health America of Fort Bend! Soul Infinity is a fun variety band led by award-winning multiinstrumentalist Zip Dagger and covers classic to current familiar and eclectic Funk, Motown, Soul, Rock and Pop.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 May 13 - 14 43rd Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural history through public tours of privately owned homes during its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour. Large, small, and everything in between, the 2017 tour has something for everyone!; Various homes in Galveston; galvestonhistory.org May 13 Mother’s Day at the Park -Tea & Targets 9am; 1830s Target Practice, 1860s Skills: The Art of Cooking, and 1890s Pastime: Victorian Crafts. Mother’s Day Victorian Luncheon: Reservations Required. The Art of Blacksmithing: Reservations Required. This event is recommended for adults and children age 7 and up. Cost for the meal is $20 for adults ages 13 and older and $15 for children ages 7-12.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 FREE YA Bad-Art Day 10am; Teens are invited to stretch their creative muscles and design something truly dreadful! Materials provided.; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 Mother’s Day Cake Decorating Event 10am; Families of all sizes are welcome. Cakes cost $12 per kit and will include all design tools and decoration treats. For every two cakes a family purchases, they will receive a free Rich’s cheesecake. The event will also include the opportunity for participants to decorate a gift box for their cake and to design a card with a special message for their loved ones. Additional entertainment includes a photo booth, face painting, a balloon artist and more.; Community Center in the City Hall Complex; missouricitytx.gov; 281-403-8532
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Bay Day Festival 11am-4pm; Bay Day is a oneday celebration presented by the Galveston Bay Foundation and numerous community partners. It is a fun event for families and adults to experience and learn more about Galveston Bay, the largest bay in Texas and one of the most productive estuaries in the country! Festival highlights include bay-themed arts and crafts, live animal demonstrations and touch tanks, a scavenger hunt, science and marine exhibits, live music, and more.; Free; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 FREE Story Time: Mother’s Day 11am; Barnes & Noble, First Colony Mall; bn.com; 281-313-8323; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; bn.com; 281-293-8699 FREE Mother’s Day Craft DropIn 2pm; Families with children of all ages can participate in craft activities together.; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 Sugar Land Jr Superstar Finale 7pm; Junior Superstar is back for its 12th summer and you don’t want to miss it! Bring your lawn chairs to the Plaza and enjoy Sugar Land’s American Idollike competition for ages 9-13. Tonight’s vocal battle is the Finale and one lucky winner will be named the 2017 Jr Sugar Land Superstar!; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 May 16 - 28 Fun Home Hobby Center; tuts.com; 713-558-8887 May 16 - 17 FREE Arrow Academy Tours 9am; Free Public Charter School; Arrow Academy (in Sugar Grove Church of Christ Church); arrowacademy.org May 16 FREE Japanese Tea Ceremony 10:30am; Observe and learn about this Japanese cultural activity involving the ceremonial preparation of matcha, or powdered green tea. Using authentic materials and tools, tea masters will demonstrate the art of making tea, and will explain the significance of each step.; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR May 17 Sugar Land Superstar Auditions 5:30pm; Sugar Land’s American Idol-like competition, Sugar Land Superstar, is kicking off another summer showcasing local talent with open Superstar auditions in the Plaza. All participants should be prepared to sing for 60 to 90 seconds without musical accompaniment. In addition, contestants must be over 14 years of age and residents of Fort Bend County to be eligible for competition.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 May 18 FREE YAs Unplug @ the Library 4:30pm; Unwind and relax with crafts, card and board games, and snacks with friends.; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 FREE Arrow Academy Open House 6pm-8pm; Arrow Academy Liberation will be hosting an Open House for all interested families with students in grades Kinder-6th. Come join us to view our awesome facility and get more information about what we have to offer.; Arrow Academy Liberation; arrowacademy.org; 346-754-5867 FREE Thursday Concerts presented by UHD 7:30pm; Del Castillo/jalea opens: Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 May 19 Parent’s Survival Night 7pm; $30 members; $35 non-members; The Little Gym of Sugar Land/Missouri City; tlgsugarlandtx.com; 281-277-5470 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 May 20 FREE Story Time: Little Ree 11am; Barnes & Noble, First Colony Mall; bn.com; 281-313-8323; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; bn.com; 281-293-8699
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FREE The Living Well Expo 1pm-5pm; 27043 Farm to Market 1093 (in the parking lot next to Parkway Fellowship Church), Richmond; fulshearareachamber.com; 832-600-3221 Music in the Plaza with Houston Choral Showcase 7:30pm; On this Armed Forces Day, bring your lawn chairs out to enjoy a night of live music and great performances from the Houston Choral Showcase - a community show choir for adults, singing repertoire in popular genres such as Broadway, jazz, swing, gospel, pop, and more!; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 May 21 Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra presents Carmina Burana Stafford Centre, Cash & Murphy Rd; fbso.org May 25 - 28 FREE Dancin’ in the Street... Motown & More Revue Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com May 25 FREE Thursday Concerts presented by UHD 7:30pm; Thunder Soul/Grady Gaines: Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 May 27 Memorial Day Remembrance 9am; Explore the Memorial Day’s roots as Decoration Day. Explore letters from soldiers in every era. Participate in a Decoration Day ceremony at the Davis Mansion and help us clean the graves of those who served in honor of those lost in war. A special WWI-era poppy-making activity will also be ongoing at the 1930s George Home.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 FREE Story Time: Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie 11am; Barnes & Noble, First Colony Mall; bn.com; 281-313-8323; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; bn.com; 281-293-8699 FREE Finals Therapy for Young Adults 2pm; Need a break from studying for final exams? Drop by the library to relax for a bit. Destress with fun activities like a DIY
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glitter-jar craft project, coloring, and listening to music.; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 10th Annual World Yuanji Day 6:30pm; Come celebrate the Annual World Yuanji Day and experience Yuanji Dance that began one thousand years ago during the Yuan Dynasty. This Taichi and Chinese traditional dance style combined with Kung-Fu movements helps to enlighten the mind, body and soul, improve cardiovascular fitness and body balance and more!; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 May 29 - Aug 31 FREE Summer Reading Club for Children Younger children are encouraged to read to listen to as many books as they can and they will earn rewards based on the total number of books they read or have read to them. Participants may register at any Fort Bend County library, or they may register online.; Fort Bend County Libraries; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-341-2677 FREE Middle School Summer Challenge Log online the time you spend reading and earn prizes. Participants may register at any Fort Bend County library, or they may register online.; Fort Bend County Libraries; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-341-2677 May 29 Memorial Day Remembrance 9am; Explore the Memorial Day’s roots as Decoration Day. Explore letters from soldiers in every era. Participate in a Decoration Day ceremony at the Davis Mansion and help us clean the graves of those who served in honor of those lost in war. A special WWI-era poppy-making activity will also be ongoing at the 1930s George Home.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 FREE Memorial Day Ceremony 10am; The program includes: patriotic music, educational and commemorative activities, on-site military exhibits, flag ceremony. In addition, the official ceremony will include tributes from members of the community and words of remembrance from our local veterans.; Sugar Land Memorial Park; sugarlandtx.gov; 281-275-2885
Ongoing Events FREE Weekly Story Times TUESDAYS Toddler Tuesdays 10:30am; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
Other Weekly Events TUESDAYS FREE Avenida Living Art 7pm; Ice carving, live painting, and more rotating art performances.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
Acrobats, contortion and more.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen. com; 713-400-7336
SATURDAYS FREE STEM Saturdays presented by Occidental Petroleum 12:30pm; Girlstart leads a fun, handson Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education program for kids. Space is limited to 60 kids on a first come first serve basis.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals
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 Texas Roadhouse Mommy Matinees from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the purchase of a Mondays; children 12 and under receive a free 11am; Enjoy the latest romantic comedy or combo or specialty item.; 13703 S.W. Fwy. kid’s meal or $4.99 off a kids’ ranger meal action adventure without having to hire a with the purchase of an adult entrée.; 24020 Antonia’s Italian Ristorante babysitter! Crying babies and rambunctious S.W. Fwy., Rosenberg Sundays; Free kid’s meal per adult entrée toddlers welcome.; Santikos Palladium AVX; on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 4849 santikos.com Denny’s Daily; Kids 10 and under eat free from 4 to 10 Sweetwater Blvd.; FREE Family Night 281-265-4000 5:30pm; Chick-fil-A Sugar Land; cfasugarland.com; p.m.; 1422 Hwy. 6 281-494-3800 Firehouse Subs IHOP Daily; Children eat free from 4 to 10 p.m. with Sundays; Children receive a free kid’s combo FRIDAYS all day with the purchase of an adult combo.; the purchase of an adult meal. Drink is not FREE Circo Avenida 7pm; See the circus along the Avenida. included.; 16530 S.W. Fwy. 3135 Hwy. 6; 281-980-7827
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