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May 1 FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500
May 2 – 4
Land to try a commute alternative
Sassy, Sugar Land Town Square;
once a week that will help reduce
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traffic congestion and harmful
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vehicle emissions. The fair will feature exhibitors, food vendors, music and available commute alternatives such as the Fort Bend
FREE Monkey & Francine in the
Express, METRO STAR Vanpool,
City of Tigers
carpooling, and bicycling.;
11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre;
Sugar Land Town Square;
milleroutdoortheatre.com
sugarlandtownsquare.com;
May 2 & 16
713-313-7587
FREE Tots & Crafts
National Day of Prayer
9am; No registration required.
7pm; Merrell Center in Katy;
Donuts and coffee for parents
katyprays.org
and play and crafts for kids.;
May 4 – 10
Community Center, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City; missouricitytx.gov
May 3
Giving Spirits Concert Series benefiting Mental Health America of Fort Bend County 7:30pm; Come out to enjoy live music and learn more about Mental Health America of Fort Bend! While enjoying the music, visit the various booths with information on how to promote your family’s physical and emotional health-just in time for summer. This evening’s band is Tumbaka, who play a
Destination Celebration
fun blend of salsa, Latin jazz,
WonderWeek
bata, son, guarachas, and other
Roam around the world as we
fun tropical rhythms for your
invite you to pack your bags
dancing or listening pleasure.;
Cinco De Mayo Aztec Princess
and take a trip to faraway
Performance
places. Experience truly global
During Free Family Night get
pulse-pounding sights and
in on the action when the
sounds during our Destination
Aztec Princess paints a colorful
Celebration Wonder Week!;
FREE Society for the
picture of Mexico’s folklore and
Fort Bend Children’s Discovery
Performing Arts presents
traditions. Become immersed
Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org;
Troker
in a cultural celebration as you
832-742-2800
8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre;
become part of the story. This
May 4 – 6
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storytelling performance will be bilingual and presented by Express Theater.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Toddler Music with
Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587
A German Requiem
May 5, 6, 12 & 13
Jones Hall;
44th Annual Galveston
houstonsymphony.org;
Historic Homes Tour
713-224-7575
10am-6pm; Galveston Historical
May 4
Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural history
Sessions
Mommy Mingle
9:30am; Sing, Sway, Laugh,
10am; Come mingle with other
Play! Join us for a FREE class on
mommies and enjoy free coffee
the Plaza with Sessions Music.
and breakfast snacks on us (while
Galveston Historic Homes Tour.;
Immerse your child in a musical
supplies last) and meet other
$30, $35 beginning May 4; City
atmosphere of play, song, and
caregivers from your part of town.
of Galveston; galvestonhistory.org
dance, all while developing
Bring your little ones for awesome
May 5
fundamental skills and connecting
playtime to Tot*Spot, our exclusive
with other moms, dads, and
exhibit for children 35 months
families. Recommended for
and under. Daddies, nannies, and
ages newborn- 7 years.;
caretakers are welcome, too!;
Sugar Land Town Square;
Fort Bend Children’s Discovery
sugarlandtownsquare.com;
Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org;
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Cinco De Mayo Las Americas
Commute Solutions Road
Girls Night Out
Ballet Folklorico
Warriors Transportation Fair
7pm; Themes and activities will
Las Americas Ballet Folklorico will
11am-1pm; Please join the
vary month to month but often
bedazzle you with their vibrant
Houston-Galveston Area Council
include makeovers, dancing
costumes and fervent dance
and City of Sugar Land for an
and all the fun girls come to
moves.; Children’s Museum of
event designed to encourage
expect from Sweet & Sassy.; $25
Houston; cmhouston.org;
residents of the City of Sugar
per girl or 2 for $40; Sweet &
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through public tours of privately owned homes during its annual
Houston Dragon Boat Festival 2018 Free Admission; Allen’s Landing in Downtown Houston; texasdragonboat.com
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May 2018 FUN -TIME CALENDAR May 5
May 9
FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Your child can build a model windmill that holds a beautiful seasonal flower or low maintenance herb just in time for Mother’s Day. Once your windmill planter is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com
Sugar Land Superstar Auditions 5:30pm; Sugar Land’s American Idol-like competition, sponsored by David Taylor Cadillac, is kicking off another summer showcasing local talent with open Superstar auditions. The 2018 winner will receive a prize package featuring items from Town Square retailers and the opportunity to perform live at future events. 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
FREE Coffee with Cats! 9:30am; The 1st Saturday of each month, you’re invited to the CAP Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center to enjoy the company of cats and others that share your love for our feline friends. We’ll provide the coffee and the cats from 9:30 AM - 11 AM. This is the purrfect way to start your week with a furry feline friend. These fur babies love to show off their playful personalities and can’t wait to meet you. CAT nip will be available! Hehe... Learn more at cap4pets.org; All Ages; CAP Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center; cap4pets.org; 281-497-0591 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 drinks, a live DJ from 6:30-7:30, live music following and authentic performances.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 FREE Cinco de Mayo at Miller with Mariachi Los Camperos 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
May 6 March for Babies 8am; Walk to help more babies be born healthy!; University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun, Houston; marchforbabies.org FREE Graphic Novel Day 1:30pm; This family event will feature special guest appearances and book signings by popular graphic novelists. Families are welcome to dress up as their favorite superheroes for the event. 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 FREE My First Music Lesson 2pm; Divisi Strings leads My First Music Lesson, a chance for kids to pick up a violin and start their musical journey. This hands-on experience brings young, professional musicians to Discovery Green to teach the basics of music in a fun and friendly environment where, by the end of class, everyone will be performing a song together! Limited availability of 30 students. No pre-registration required, workshop is on a first come first served basis. Instruments are provided.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
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Mother’s Day at the Park: Tea & Targets 9am; Moms can learn how to defend their homes with black-powder target practice, visit the home’s kitchen and learn the art of cooking using a historic wood-burning stove, explore the evolution of fashion with our historic clothing display. Experience a truly historic event at our Mother’s Day Victorian Luncheon. Reservations Required.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 FREE Autism Playgroup of Fort Bend County Ready for Summer 10am; We have a variety of table activities including sensory fun with shaving cream and water play, playdoh, arts & crafts, games, puzzles and more.
May 10 – 13
RSVP Required: Susan Garczynski at susan@
Brahms & Sibelius Jones Hall; houstonsymphony.org; 713-224-7575
Creek Park Pavilion
May 11 – 18
susangar.com or 281-726-2665.; 1-12 yrs; Lost
May 17
Junie B. Jones the Musical JR. Inspiration Stage; inspirationstage.com; 713-302-5329
FREE Thursday Concerts
May 11 – 13
May 18 – 20
FREE Houston Ballet presents Don Quixote 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
Emanuel Ax Plus the Rite of Spring
May 12 Family Space Day Astronauts of all ages-kids and adults-can fly to the Moon with NASA volunteers in the Expedition Center. Great fun for the family! No danger is involved! Volunteers who work at NASA will run the missions and visit with the participants. Don’t miss this special opportunity to participate in real astronaut training! Expedition Times: 3, 4, 5:30 & 6:30; George Observatory; hmns.org “Paper Engineering” Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Be the first to experience the Children’s Museum of Houston brand-new exhibit, Paper Engineering. Paper Engineering will unfold your creative streak, loosen up your inventive hesitations, and unleash your engineering potential. Learn to cut, roll, crease and shape flat paper into things that spin, fly and pop!; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Banfield Emergency Preparedness “Woof-Shop” When disaster strikes, do you know what to do with your pet? During Hurricane Harvey, many folks in our city didn’t. Join Banfield Pet Hospital vets and em-bark on a canine adventure during an emergency preparedness woof-shop. This woof-shop will walk you through the steps of taking care of your pet during an emergency and provide a checklist on how to be ready the unexpected.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
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7pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
Jones Hall; houstonsymphony.org; 713-224-7575
May 18 – 19 FREE the Barber of Seville 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
May 19 A Heavenly Weekend of Music The FBSOC concert focuses on songs of Heaven and Earth.; Historic Sugar Land Auditorium; fbso.org Fencing Academy Performance Come join them for an action-packed demonstration to introduce you to the unique sport of fencing. The demonstration is open for children ages 3 and up.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Bark for Life presented by Lake Olympia Animal Hospital 9am; Prancing pups and their human partners can take steps to combat. The non-competitive canine walk fundraiser for the American Cancer Society takes place at The Club at Riverstone, 18353 University Boulevard. An after paw-ty follows featuring the Houston Disc Dogs, pet vendors, animal adoptions, music, food trucks and other pup-ular activities. The event is free and the first 300 guests will receive a goodie bag. For more information, visit relayforlife.org/barkriverstonetx.; all; free; The Club at Riverstone; 281-778-2038
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR May 19 FREE Coin-Collection for Beginners 10:30am; Basic overview of different types of coins minted in the United States, and how to go about starting a coin collection.; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Bank of America Screen on
summoned to be part of the Children’s Museum of Houston’s Super Powered Summer kickoff. Come join them for an exhilarating adventure at A Playground for Your Mind. Be on the lookout for a complete list of who’s joining us for an action-packed day.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
the Green: Jumanji: Welcome to
FUNomenal Family Festival
the Jungle (PG-13) 2017
1pm-5pm; There will be family fun
8:30pm; Discovery Green in
with rides, games, activities, live
Downtown Houston;
music and more.; Discovery Green in
discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
Downtown Houston;
May 20
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The Planets
May 28 - September 1
2pm; Watch NASA footage of our
FREE 2018 Summer Reading Club
solar system as the orchestra plays
Children from infancy through school
Holst’s masterpiece. Featuring the
age are invited to come to the library
FBSOC women.; Stafford Centre,
to read a lot of great books, see
Cash & Murphy Rd; fbso.org
some exciting programs, and join in
May 24 – 27
some fun activities to kick off a great
FREE Dancin’ in the Street... Motown & More Revue 8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
May 25 – 27 One-Hit Wonders Jones Hall; houstonsymphony.org; 713-224-7575
May 26 & 28 Memorial Day Remembrance
summer. Participants may register at any Fort Bend County Library or online and have their own online page on which to record their books and reading time.; Fort Bend County Libraries; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-341-2677 FREE Middle School Summer Challenge Exciting free activities are planned, while area readers in grades 6-8
9am; Discover Memorial Day’s historic participate in the challenge by logging roots as Decoration Day, participate
online the time they spend reading.;
in a Decoration Day ceremony,
Fort Bend County Libraries;
Help clean the graves of the family
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members who served in military
May 28
conflicts, Explore the unique Memorial Day traditions that advanced from
FREE Memorial Day Ceremony
World War I as we recognize the
10am; We will honor the brave men
last year of the WWI Centenary and
and women of the U.S. Armed Forces
A Special Memorial Day Lunch.
for their selfless service.; Sugar Land
Reservations required.; George Ranch
Memorial Park; sugarlandtx.gov
Historical Park; georgeranch.org;
May 30
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FREE Moving Myths: Story Telling Through Dance
Avengers Assemble
11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre;
Part of the Avengers team has been
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ONGOING EVENTS Ongoing Events FREE Weekly Story Times
Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675
Toddler Tuesdays
George Memorial Library;
10:30am; Discovery Green in
fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
THURSDAYS Story Time with Local Author Maria Ashworth 10am; Barnes & Noble, First Colony
Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 University Branch Library;
Mall; bn.com; 281-313-8323
fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100
SATURDAYS
Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals
Story Time 11am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; 281-293-8699; Barnes & Noble, First Colony Mall; bn.com; 281-313-8323
Other Weekly Events
WEDNESDAYS FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Chick-fil-A Sugar Land; cfasugarland.com; 281-494-3800
THURSDAYS FREE Family Night at Children’s Museum of Houston 5pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
FRIDAYS Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $32 members, $37 nonmembers; The Little Gym of Sugar Land/Missouri City;
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
tlgsugarlandtx.com; 281-277-5470
4 to 10pm; 1422 Hwy. 6
SATURDAYS
Firehouse Subs
FREE STEM Saturdays 12:30pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston;
Sundays; Children receive a free kid’s combo all day with the purchase of an adult combo.; 3135 Hwy. 6;
discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
281-980-7827
SUNDAYS
IHOP
FREE Sunday’s in the Park
Daily; Children eat free from 4 to
2pm; Visit our resident art cart,
10pm with the purchase of an adult
“Rocket Dog”, for fun games;
meal. Drink is not included.; 16530
Discovery Green in Downtown
S.W. Fwy.
Houston; discoverygreen.com;
Luby’s Cafeteria
713-400-7336
Wednesdays & Saturdays; Kids eat free
* 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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TUESDAYS
Downtown Houston;
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First Colony Branch Library;
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
Cinco Ranch Branch Library;
off a kids’ ranger meal with an adult
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entrée.; 24020 S.W. Fwy., Rosenberg
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