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May 1 – 5
May 3 & 17
Award. All proceeds will benefit
Singin’ in the Rain, Jr.
Parent’s Night Out
local charities. The event will be
7pm; Pre-Register Online-$16
held along Plaza Drive and City
or $20 at the door (cash or
Hall and Surface Lots adjacent
Historic Sugar Land Auditorium; inspirationstage.com; 713-302-5329
May 1 – 2
check only); 4 yrs (potty-trained) & up; Olympia Gymnastics and Tumbling; olympiatx.com;
to the Plaza.; Sugar Land Town Square;
832-321-7100
sugarlandtownsquare.com;
Make fun and whimsical creations
May 3
713-313-7587
inspired by your favorite authors.
Girls Night Out
FREE Fishing 101
7pm; Themes and activities will
10:30am; Paul E. Walker will talk
Once Upon a Rhyme Week
Wear breakfast on your head with green eggs and ham hats. Make a long-legged friend to dance with Giraffe Puppets.; Fort Bend
vary month to month but often include makeovers, dancing and all the fun girls come to expect from Sweet & Sassy.;
about different types of fishing equipment, such as rods and reels, tackle, and rigging. Learn
Children’s Discovery Center;
$25/girl or $40 for 2; Sweet &
about knots, bait, and safety
childrensdiscoveryfb.org;
Sassy, Sugar Land Town Square;
equipment, as well as where
832-742-2800
sweetandsassy.com;
May 1, 8 & 15 FREE Preschool Story Time 10am; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
May 1 FREE Tots Crafts 10am; Coffee and snacks for parents. Free play and crafts for kids. No registration required for this free, family fun event!; Rec & Tennis Center; missouricitytx.gov; 281-403-8637
May 2, 9 & 16 FREE Toddler Time 10am; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
281-240-2060
May 4-5 & 11-12
to go to catch different types of fish.; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
45th Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour
MCTX Family Fest 2019
Public tours of privately-owned
11am; Sing along with Radio
homes. Order tickets online.; City
Disney’s AndyRoo, get up close
of Galveston; galvestonhistory.org
and personal with dinosaurs,
May 4, 11 & 18
and enjoy a variety of free
FREE Family Story Time
games and entertainment!
10am; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
May 4 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Hands-on workshop where
Food and beverages available for purchase.; Free Admission; Community Park; missouricitytx.gov; 281-403-8637
you and your child can make
FREE Movie with Mom Day
Mom’s day with a handmade
2pm; An afternoon movie
blooming art piece. Once it is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers. All Kids
and craft with the mothers, grandmothers and other motherfigures in their lives.; Sugar Land
FREE Pajama Night Story Time
Workshop attendees must be
6:30pm; George Memorial
accompanied by a parent or
Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us;
Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us;
adult at all times.; At Your Local
281-238-2140
281-342-4455
Home Depot; homedepot.com
FREE Creative Connection:
May 2
FREE 15th Annual Spring
FREE National Day of Prayer
10am-3pm; Enjoy more than 100
7pm; Grace Fellowship United
Corvettes, plus you can vote for
Colony Branch Library;
Methodist Church; katyprays.org
the winner of the People’s Choice
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Corvette Car Show
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May the Fourth Be With You 2pm; 4th-8th Grades; First
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May 9
Town Square Tribute: Selena Cover
FREE Vaccinations at the Children’s
7:30pm; We’re featuring Cecille’s
Museum
Tribute to Selena. This band pays
5pm-7pm; Children, 6 weeks to 18
homage to the Queen of Tex-Mex
years of age, who need immunizations
by featuring Selena’s hits, as well as
will have the opportunity to receive
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and his peeps and enjoy Pokémon
Community Center City Hall Complex;
-inspired activities. Gear up for the
missouricitytx.gov
day by making for own Pikachu ears
FREE Mother’s Day Crafts
and showing off that Pokémon style.
10:30am; Sienna Branch Library;
Come say hi to your favorite Pokémon
fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900
character and check out all the fun!; Children’s Museum of Houston;
FREE Mother’s Day Tea Party 10:30am; Mission Bend Branch
the fiery sounds of Salsa, Merengue,
free vaccinations. To qualify, parents
and other hot tropical dance
and guardians will need their child’s
rhythms.; Sugar Land Town Square;
immunization records. Limited to the
Pearland Pear Run
sugarlandtownsquare.com;
first 150 children.; Children’s Museum
7am; Join the fun at the Pear Run 2019 FREE Classical Music of India
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of Houston; cmhouston.org;
with Peary and his friends in supporting 2pm; Classical Indian music of the
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the Pearland Police Department. 10k
sitar, tabla, and flute performance.;
the Green: A Wrinkle in Time (PG)
May 10 – 16
Run, 5k Run, Walk, and Kids Fun
Sienna Branch Library;
8:45pm; Discovery Green in
Weird But True Week
Run. Great for the whole family. See
fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900
Downtown Houston;
Learn some whacky facts and
discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
some odd truths this totally weird
May 6
WonderWeek. Make some cool animal
FREE Bank of America Screen on
FREE Middle-School Program: FanMaking 6pm; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
May 7 FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500
cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
pearrun.com for more details.; All; pearrun.com; Pearland Town Center Pavilion; pearrun.com
Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4734
FREE Simon and Garfunkel Live in Central Park (Revisited) 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre;
inspired crafts while you find out some
Mother’s Day at the Park: Tea &
milleroutdoortheatre.com
cool and interesting tidbits about
Targets
May 13
each.; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery
10am; 11am, 1pm & 2:30pm, learn
Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org;
how to defend your home with black-
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powder target practice, learn the art of
May 10
cooking using a wood-burning stove
Tumbling Clinic 7pm; Pre-Register Online-$16 or $20 at the door (cash or check only);
and explore the evolution of women’s fashion with a historic clothing display. Experience a true Victorian event at our special Mother’s Day Victorian
FREE Tots Sports 2pm; Refreshments for parents. Introduction to sports for kids. No registration required for this free, family fun event!; Rec & Tennis Center; missouricitytx.gov; 281-403-8637
May 16
May 8
Olympia Gymnastics and Tumbling;
FREE Creative Connection: Game
olympiatx.com; 832-321-7100
Day
May 11 – 12
6pm; George Memorial Library;
Jungle Book KIDS
children 7-12. Call or go online to
fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
Historic Sugar Land Auditorium;
make reservations.; George Ranch
May 17 – 23
May 9 – 15
inspirationstage.com; 713-302-5329
Historical Park; georgeranch.org;
Baby Got Books Week
Magical Me Week
May 11
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Grab your favorite books and make
Join in on the magic because we
Pokémon Party
Mother’s Day Cake Decorating
have a WonderWeek full of unicorns,
Come hang out with Pikachu and
10am; Make plans to join us to
dragons and wizards’ hats. Become
his Pokémon gang! Snap a picture
decorate a cake for your loved one.
enchanted with fun activities and
with your favorite Pokémon and
There will be a face painter, balloon
mystical crafts in magic-inspired
meet them all! Get your Pokémon
artist, DJ, Photo Booth and Special
WonderWeek!; Children’s Museum of
on as you catch Squirtle, Psyduck,
Door Prizes! For more information and Chicago (High School Edition)
Houston; cmhouston.org;
Charmander, Bulbasaur and not one
to pre-pay for the cake kit, please call
Historic Sugar Land Auditorium;
713-522-1138
but two Pikachu’s! Party with Pikachu
281-403-8500.; $15 per Cake Kit;
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Luncheon, recommended for adults and children age 7 & up. Cost for the meal is $20 adults 13 & up; $15
FREE After-School Break: Homemade Ice Cream 4pm; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
some character inspired creations.; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800
May 17 – 19
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May 24 – 30
FREE Family Fun Night- Summer
Sincerely Mark Teague Week
Kickoff Party
Dive into the tales of dinosaurs, a
6pm; Join us for an evening of family
detective dog and letters to Mrs.
fun featuring a variety of games, activities and an ice cream bar! The evening will have an open format, and families can come and go at their own leisure. Snacks and drinks will be
LaRue.; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800
May 25 & 27
provided. Parent supervision is required Memorial Day Remembrance throughout the evening.; Rec & Tennis
9am; Participate in Decoration Day
Center; missouricitytx.gov;
ceremony, help clean the graves of the
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family members who served in military
May 18
conflicts, explore unique Memorial Day
FREE Family Story Time
traditions that advanced from WWI, eat
10am; George Memorial Library;
a special USO-inspired Memorial Day
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lunch. The meal is $15 adults 13 & up
Movie Under the Moon
and $12 children 5-12 and $4 children
8:15pm; Bring your family, friends
4 & under. Call to make a reservation
and lawn chairs to the Plaza to enjoy
for the historic meal.; George Ranch
a free Movie Under the Moon! This
Historical Park; georgeranch.org;
month’s showing is Spiderman: Into
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The Spiderverse.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com;
May 27 - August 31
713-313-7587
FREE Summer Reading Challenge
May 19
for Children: “A Universe of Stories”
FREE Bayou Bend Family Days 1pm-5pm; Families are invited to art workshops, games, performances, and more. Complimentary transportation between the two-house museums is
Children from infancy through schoolage 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
provided. Refreshments are served.;
summer!; Fort Bend County Libraries;
Bayou Bend Collection & Gardens;
fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-341-2677
mfah.org; 713-639-7750
FREE Summer Reading Challenge
The Music Man
for Middle School: “A Universe of
2pm; $15; Stafford Centre, Cash &
Stories”
Murphy Rd; fbso.org; 281-276-9642
Exciting activities are planned, while
May 23 – 26
area readers in grades 6-8 participate
FREE Dancin’ in the Street...Motown in the Summer Challenge by logging
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& More Revue
online the time they spend reading.;
8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre;
Fort Bend County Libraries;
milleroutdoortheatre.com
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR May 27 FREE Memorial Day Ceremony 10am-1pm; City of Sugar Land will honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces for their selfless service. Music, educational and commemorative activities, onsite military exhibits, flag ceremony, and food for purchase.; Sugar Land Memorial Park; sugarlandtx.gov
May 28 - August 13 Ninja Warrior Summer Camp at Safety America 9am-3pm; Looking for a safe, convenient and fun place for your kiddos this summer? A variety of fun
Karate, Giant Moonwalk Slide, Hide & Seek, Obstacle Courses, Trampoline and pit, Dodgeball, Arts & Crafts and more! Sign up for the day or for the week! Morning care available at 7am and late pick-up till 6pm.; $40/day or $175/week; Sugar Land Gymnastics; sugarlandgymnastics.com/camps; 281-240-0999
May 29 FREE Moving Myths: Story Telling Through Dance 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE HMNS Discovery Dome: Great
old. Some of those activities include a
Planet Adventures
Ninja Warrior Course, Double Warped
11am; Free hand stamps, which are
Wall, Indoor Zip-Line, Rock Wall,
available 30 before each showing, are
Rope Swing, Moonwalk, jedi-sword
required for admission.; First Colony
fights, dodgeball and more! You can
Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us;
sign-up for the week or by the day!
281-238-2800
Morning and aftercare hours are
May 30
Safety America; ninjakidwarrior.com; 281-980-3030
FREE Bike Helmets 5pm-8pm; Stop by to receive a free, brand-new bike helmet and learn how
Sienna Gymnastics & Karate
to make sure it fits properly. Giveaway
Summer Camp!
is limited to the first 100 children
9am-3pm; Extended care available
to arrive during Free Family Night
as early as 7am and till 6pm. You
Thursday.; Children’s Museum of
can sign-up by the day or by the
Houston; cmhouston.org;
week! New this summer: Warped
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Wall! Activities also include an
May 31 - June 9
indoor zip-line, giant moonwalk slide, trampoline and pit and more!; 4 - 13 years old; $40/day or $175/ week; Sienna Gymnastics & Karate; siennagymnastics.com/camps;
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those activities include: Gymnastics,
activities for kids ages 4 to 13 years
available.; $40/day or $175/week;
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kids ages 4 to 13 years old. Some of
Houston Ballet presents The Merry Widow Wortham Theater Center; houstonballet.org
281-778-7822
May 31
Sugar Land Gymnastics Summer
FREE Sizzling Summer Dance
Camp
8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre;
9am-3pm; Variety of activities for
milleroutdoortheatre.com
Ongoing Events FREE Weekly Story Times
TUESDAYS
Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900
Toddler Tuesdays
Sugar Land Branch Library;
10:30am; Story time, free
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entertainment and activities especially
University Branch Library;
tailored for toddlers. Special character
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appearances, crafts and much more!; Discovery Green in Downtown
Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals
Houston; discoverygreen.com;
Antonia’s Italian Ristorante
713-400-7336
Sundays; Free kid’s meal per adult
Other Weekly Events
entrée on Sunday from 11am to 3pm;
WEDNESDAYS 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
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.
10am; The Museum of Fine Arts,
Casa de Bravos
Houston; mfah.org; 713-639-7300
Wednesdays; With the purchase of an
FREE Thursdays at the Houston
adult entrée, children 12 and under
Museum of Natural Science
eat free all day.; 4514 Hwy. 6
2pm-5pm; Free admission to
Catfish Willy’s
permanent exhibits only.; Houston
Wednesdays; Missouri City Kids eat
Museum of Natural Science;
free all day with the purchase of an
hmns.org; 713-639-4629
adult combo.; 2435 Texas Pkwy.
FREE Family Thursday at The
Denny’s
Health Museum
Daily; Kids 10 and under eat free from
2pm-7pm; The Health Museum; thehealthmuseum.org; 713-521-1515 FREE Family Night at Children’s Museum of Houston 5pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 * 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
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
First Colony Branch Library;
Wednesdays & Saturdays; Kids eat free
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with an adult purchase from 11am
Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library;
until closing.; 3434 Hwy. 6
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Texas Roadhouse
George Memorial Library;
Mondays; children 12 and under
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receive a free kid’s meal or $4.99
Mission Bend Branch Library;
off a kids’ ranger meal with an adult
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entrée.; 24020 S.W. Fwy., Rosenberg
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