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August 1 – 5 Build a Better World: Food Drive The library will be collecting nonperishable food and personal items throughout the summer for the Katy Christian Ministries Food Pantry. Come in any time and place your donation in the cardboard box by the summer reading registration desk.; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592
August 1 – 4
FREE Art Camp 10am; Limited spaces available. Applications will be available to pick up at the library service desk beginning June 5th.; 6-12 yrs; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885
August 1 – 3
FREE Lunch Bunch 12pm; We are serving lunch to kids ages 0-18. Parents can bring kids to the library for a balanced meal and enjoy fun activities at the library too! Then come back for an afternoon snack!; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Snacktivity 3pm; Children can come to this program to have a healthy afternoon snack and participate in a fun activity!; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885
August 1 – 2
Summer Movie Express 10am; Storks and Lego Batman Movie: 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-movieexpress
August 1, 3, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15 & 17 FREE Kids Café 11:30am; Come hang out in our new family-friendly kids area and have lunch (provided by the Houston Food Bank).; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509
August 1
Parent’s Day Out 9am; Students & non-students ages 3 (potty-trained) and up! It is four hours of fun including a warm up, games, relay races, gymnastics, open gym time and more. Don’t forget to pack a lunch! Pre-register online for only $16 or at the door for $20.; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000
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FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Five Little Monkeys: Playing with monkeys can be fun and educational when you make your own 3-D play set. Plus, enjoy singing, dancing, story time and sparkle dough.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/ cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Domino’s Dough Show 2pm; Get hands-on experience, then taste the rewards of your hard works. Kids will be able to work with the dough. Space is limited, so please pick up a ticket in the children’s area the day of the event.; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Middle School Spot: Friendship Bracelets 4:30pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Little Smiles 5pm; Lets keep our teeth nice and healthy. Kiddos will create their own perfect smiles. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; My Gym: Join us as we partner with My Gym for a fun filled night making a monkey mask craft, puppet shows, raffles & prizes. Plus, complimentary face painting and balloon animals by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Houston Shakespeare Festival: Twelfth Night 8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
August 2
FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Five Little Monkeys: Playing with monkeys can be fun and educational when you make your own 3-D play set. Plus, enjoy singing, dancing, story time and sparkle dough.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/ cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Young Adult Carnival of Fun 2pm; Escape the heat and come to the library for an afternoon of craft projects, board games, and music.; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Little Smiles 5pm; Lets keep our teeth nice and healthy. Kiddos will create their own perfect smiles. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton FREE Family Night 5:30pm; My Gym: Join us as we partner with My Gym for a fun
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filled night making a monkey mask craft, puppet shows, raffles & prizes. Plus, complimentary face painting and balloon animals by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460 FREE Houston Shakespeare Festival: Richard III 8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
August 3
FREE Summer Family Movie: Lego Movie 12pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Teen Program: Literary Washer Necklaces 3pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Little Smiles 5pm; Lets keep our teeth nice and healthy. Kiddos will create their own perfect smiles. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net FREE Houston Shakespeare Festival: Twelfth Night 8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
August 4 & 11
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
August 4
FREE Family Film Festival Popcorn will be provided.; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 Parent’s Day Out 9am; Students & non-students ages 3 (potty-trained) and up! It is four hours of fun including a warm up, games, relay races, gymnastics, open gym time and more. Don’t forget to pack a lunch! Pre-register online for only $16 or at the door for $20.; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 Living Word Monthly Playgroup 9:30am; Westridge Creek Splash Pad: Moms, dads, grandparents and children (5 and younger) come together once a month for circle time, prayer, planned craft, and Bible lesson for the children along with conversation and camaraderie for the adults. RSVP online.; Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy; familyfaithlife. org/playgroup.html; 281-392-2300
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FUN-TIME CALENDAR August 4 Parent’s Survival Night 6pm; $30 Members, $35 Nonmembers; The Little Gym of Katy; tlgkatytx.com; 281-347-1400 FREE Live Music 7:45pm; Picnic and lawn chairs welcome.; Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com FREE Houston Shakespeare Festival: Richard III 8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
August 5
FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Penske Truck: 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 Houston Shakespeare Festival: Twelfth Night 8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
August 6
FREE Houston Shakespeare Festival: Richard III 8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
August 8
AMC Sensory Friendly Films for Families Affected by Autism The Emoji Movie: 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 Willowbrook 24; amctheatre.com; 281-9709604; AMC First Colony 24; amctheatres.com; 281-277-5858 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Healthy Painting: Create your own inspirational masterpiece by using fruits and vegetables to paint! Plus, enjoy singing, dancing, story time and sparkle dough.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/ cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Reading Camp on the Green 10am; The reading camp at the green is an hour-long activity complete with fun books to read, teepees to retreat to and a child friendly campfire to sit around and story tell.; Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com FREE King Of The Jungle 5pm; Rawr said the lion. These friendly lions won’t hurt us. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800
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FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Orangetheory Fitness Cinco Ranch: Show off your muscles with Orangetheory Fitness Cinco Ranch by making your own SPLAT and rolling their fitness dice. Plus, enter to win giveaways and a raffle. Complimentary face painting and balloon animals by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/ cincoranch; 281-395-1114
is a ticketed program.; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885
FREE Movies at Miller: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
August 11 – 13
August 9 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Healthy Painting: Create your own inspirational masterpiece by using fruits and vegetables to paint! Plus, enjoy singing, dancing, story time and sparkle dough.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/ masonroad; 281-579-9460 FREE Dancing to the Hispanic Rhythms 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE School Age Kids Craft 4:30pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE King Of The Jungle 5pm; Rawr said the lion. These friendly lions won’t hurt us. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Orangetheory Fitness Cinco Ranch: Show off your muscles with Orangetheory Fitness Cinco Ranch by making your own SPLAT and rolling their fitness dice. Plus, enter to win giveaways and a raffle. Complimentary face painting and balloon animals by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460 FREE Para los Niño’s/For the Children 6pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE Movies at Miller: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
August 10 FREE Ronald McDonald-A Friendship Adventure 2pm; This new show is all about friendship, cooperation, anti-bullying and active play. Ronald takes his audience on this adventure through music, magic, games and improvisation. This
FREE King Of The Jungle 5pm; Rawr said the lion. These friendly lions won’t hurt us. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net FREE Los Chicos de 512: A Tribute to Selena 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com BIG: The Musical KVPAC; kvpac.org; 281-829-2787
August 11
FREE Anime Club 3pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 Open Gym 7pm; Free time for students and non-students to work on any skills or events they would like to have extra time on. Swinging on the bars, jumping on the trampolines or just hanging out with friends. Parents...enjoy a night out. 3 (potty trained)-14 yrs Pre-register online $16, at the door $20.; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 FREE Live Music: Blackwater Roll 7:45pm; Picnic and lawn chairs welcome.; Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com FREE Katy Summer Nights 8pm; Katy City Park; cityofkaty.com FREE Ozomatli 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
August 12
FREE Movie Night: Moana Picnic and lawn chairs welcome. Movie starts at dusk.; Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com Trekkies vs. Star Wars 10am-6pm; Galaxies will collide when Star Trek and Star Wars fans face off at the ultimate throw down. You’re invited to dress up, team up with your favorite side and become part of this intergalactic saga during a fan celebration.; 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 Family Fun Day @ Brookwood 11am-2pm; Games, Raffle Prizes, Food, Fun!; 1502 FM 1489, Brookshire; brookshiretexas.org
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August 12 FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green: Finding Dory 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 FREE Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band 50th Anniversary Tribute to The Beatles featuring The Fab 5 & The Texas Medical Center Orchestra 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
August 13
The Farmers Market at Bridgeland 12:30pm-3:30pm; Produce, fresh eggs, goat cheese, milk, honey and much more! Held in the parking lot adjacent to the Lakeland Activity Center. There will also be a Snake Identification Class by Clint, The Snake Man.; 16902 Bridgeland Landing, Cypress; farmersmarketatbridgeland.org; 281-304-1318
August 14 – 15
Parent’s Day Out 9am; Students & non-students ages 3 (potty-trained) and up! It is four hours of fun including a warm up, games, relay races, gymnastics, open gym time and more. Don’t forget to pack a lunch! Pre-register online for only $16 or at the door for $20.; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 FREE Splendid China XII 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
August 14
FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Back to School: School is back in session! Craft a cool bookmark, and take a backto-school picture in our photobooth. Plus, complimentary face painting and balloon animals by Sweet Honey the Clown!; Chickfil-A Katy Green; chick-fil-a.com/ katygreen; 281-578-7171
August 15 – 20
The Bodyguard Hobby Center; 713-558-8887
August 15, 22 & 29 FREE Mother Goose Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675
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FREE Stories & Play 2pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
August 15
FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; ABC’s & 123’s: Learning is so much fun when you use sand art to create your letters and numbers. Plus, enjoy singing, dancing, story time and sparkle dough.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 Special Needs Family Night 5pm; Everyone must wear socks.; Bouncin’ Bears; bouncinbearstexas.com; 281-257-9696 FREE Watermelon Time 5pm; Who doesn’t love a slice of sweet watermelon, we will create our own using paper plates. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Back to School: School is back in session! Craft a cool bookmark, and take a backto-school picture in our photobooth. Plus, complimentary face painting and balloon animals by Sweet Honey the Clown!; Chickfil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a. com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Movies at Miller: Singin’ in the Rain 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
August 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
August 16, 23 & 30 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE Preschool Story Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
August 16
FREE Chess Day @ the Library 10:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; ABC’s & 123’s: Learning is so much fun when you use sand art to create your letters and numbers. Plus, enjoy singing, dancing, story time and sparkle dough.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460
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FREE Watermelon Time 5pm; Who doesn’t love a slice of sweet watermelon, we will create our own using paper plates. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Back to School: School is back in session! Craft a cool bookmark, and take a backto-school picture in our photobooth. Plus, complimentary face painting and balloon animals by Sweet Honey the Clown!; Chickfil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/ masonroad; 281-579-9460 FREE Movies at Miller: La La Land 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
August 17, 24, & 31 FREE Toddler Time 10:15 &11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
August 17 FREE Watermelon Time 5pm; Who doesn’t love a slice of sweet watermelon, we will create our own using paper plates. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net FREE Too Marvelous For Words: A Celebration of Nat ‘King’ Cole 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
August 18 Parent’s Survival Night 7pm; $28 Members, $33 Nonmembers; The Little Gym of Houston-Copperfield; tlghoustoncopperfieldtx.com; 281-859-3939 Flip Flop Clinic 7pm; Warm up, basic tumbling, cross tumbling, standing backhandsprings and back-tucks, round-off back-handsprings, layouts, fulls and more. Open to Students & Nonstudents 6-18 yrs. Pre-register $16, $20 at the door; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 FREE Live Music: Point Blank Society 7pm; Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com FREE Classic Albums Live presents Creedence Clearwater Revival’s Chronicles 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
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FUN-TIME CALENDAR August 19 FREE Movie Night: Thor (PG-13) Picnic and lawn chairs welcome. Movie starts at dusk.; Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com Original Student Production Works Showcase 5pm; $5; MRHS Performing Arts Center; mrhsmavericktheatre.org
August 25 – 26
FREE Incredible India: Unity in Diversity 8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
August 25
August 22
FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Core Essentials ValueRespect: Create a mom & baby elephant collage to help remind kids they are loved and can love others. Plus, enjoy singing, dancing, story time and sparkle dough.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Caramel Apples 5pm; Yummy in our tummies, if only they were edible. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Core Essentials Value Respect: Create a fun paper plate elephant as we learn about respect and the significance of showing others they are important by what we say and do. Plus, complimentary face painting and balloon animals by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch; 281-3951114
August 23
FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Core Essentials ValueRespect: Create a mom & baby elephant collage to help remind kids they are loved and can love others. Plus, enjoy singing, dancing, story time and sparkle dough.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460 FREE Caramel Apples 5pm; Yummy in our tummies, if only they were edible. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Core Essentials Value Respect: Create a fun paper plate elephant as we learn about respect and the significance of showing others they are important by what we say and do. Plus, complimentary face painting and balloon animals by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/masonroad; 281-5799460
August 24
FREE Toddler Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
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FREE Godspell 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Anime Club 3pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 Open Gym 7pm; Free time for students and non-students to work on any skills or events they would like to have extra time on. Swinging on the bars, jumping on the trampolines or just hanging out with friends. Parents... enjoy a night out. 3 (potty trained)-14 yrs Pre-register online $16, at the door $20.; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000
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FREE Movie Night: Ant-Man (PG-13) August 30 Picnic and lawn chairs welcome. Movie FREE Preschool Playhouse starts at dusk.; Central Green Park; 9:30am; Mixed Martial Arts & Crafts: centralgreenpark.com Hi-Yah! Make a ninja with moving Book Sale arms and legs and pretend to host 10am-4pm; There is a large selection your own martial arts clinic. Plus, of hardback fiction and nonfiction, enjoy singing, dancing, story time and as well as children’s books and sparkle dough.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; paperbacks.; Maud Marks Branch chick-fil-a.com/masonroad; Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 281-579-9460 Trolls on a Roll FREE Toddler Time 10am-6pm; Ever had a bad hair day? 11am; This is a ticketed program.; It’s time to own it and let the good Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear times roll. You’re invited to sing, dance Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 and hug all day long. Hang out with the Trolls and don’t forget to bring your camera during this fan celebration.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 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
August 28
FREE Teen Time: Seashell Candles 4pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885
August 29
FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Mixed Martial Arts & Crafts: Hi-Yah! Make a ninja with moving arms and legs and pretend to host your own martial arts clinic. Plus, enjoy singing, dancing, story time and sparkle dough.; Chick-fil-A Cinco
FREE Colorful Necklace 5pm; Colorful straws and string will complete these wearable necklaces. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Vortexic Martial Arts: Join us as we partner with Vortexic Martial Arts and learn about breaking boundaries and building confidence. Plus, kids will decorate and break a real board! Complimentary balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460
August 31
FREE Infant Story Time 10:15am; This is a ticketed program.; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Colorful Necklace 5pm; Colorful straws and string will complete these wearable necklaces. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net
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Ongoing Events FREE Weekly Story Times
MONDAYS
FREE Family Night at
JCI Grill
Children’s Museum of
Mondays; Kids meal $.99; 740
Houston
S. Mason Rd; 281-395-4555
Baby Time
5pm; Children’s Museum of
Fuddrucker’s
10:15am; Katy Branch Library
Houston; cmhouston.org;
Mondays; $.99 kids meal 4pm-
TUESDAYS
713-522-1138
close; 12 yrs & under; 24033
Toddler Time
FRIDAYS
Cinco Ranch Blvd;
10:15am; Katy Branch Library
FREE Circo Avenida
281-712-8027
7pm; See the circus along the
Fuddrucker’s
Avenida, contortion and more.;
Mondays; $.99 kids meal 4pm-
THURSDAYS Preschool Story Time
Discovery Green in Downtown
close; 12 yrs & under; 25407
10:15am; 3-6 yrs; Katy Branch
Houston; discoverygreen.com;
Bell Patna; 281-644-7616
Library
713-400-7336
Denny’s
SATURDAYS
* Please contact library
Story Time
for details as some require
11am; Barnes & Noble, West
advanced tickets.
Oaks Village; bn.com;
Cinco Ranch Branch Library;
281-293-8699; Barnes & Noble,
fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
The Centre in Copperfield;
Fulshear/Simonton Branch
bn.com; 281-861-6842
Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675
Lily’s Library Tales 2pm; Come to the library for a family friendly story time with Lily, a certified therapy dog.;
Tuesdays; Kids 10 yrs & under eat free from 4pm-10 pm; Multiple locations; dennys.com Jersey Mike’s Tuesdays; Children eat free all day. No age limits; 6645 S. Fry Rd., #700; 832-437-8648 Smashburger Tuesdays; Kids eat free from
Katherine Tyra Branch Library @
4pm-9pm Dine-in only; 25705
Bear Creek; hcpl.net;
Katy Fwy., #110; 281-574-6508
281-550-0885
La Finca
Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net;
Wednesdays; Kids 10 yrs
281-391-3509
& under eat free; 23930
Maud Marks Branch Library;
Westheirmer Pkwy. #103;
Other Weekly Events
hcpl.net; 281-492-8592
281-693-0140
MONDAYS
Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals
Luby’s Cafeteria
FREE Genealogy Squad
Alicia’s Mexican Grille
2pm; Katy Branch Library
Mondays; Kids eat free all day
FREE Teen/Kid Tech Class
with the purchase of an adult
485 S. Mason Rd;
meal and beverage; 25725 Katy
281-492-2016
Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek
Wednesdays after 4pm and
4:30pm; Katy Branch Library
Fwy; 281-347-1800
THURSDAYS FREE Back-To-School Vaccinations 5pm; Limit first 150 children each offered day. Check website
Saturdays all day; Children 10 yrs under eat free after 4pm;
Orleans Seafood Kitchen
La Finca
Wednesdays; Children 12 yrs &
Mondays-Wednesdays; Kids eat
under eat free all day. Dine-in
free; 1420 Mason Rd;
only; 20940G Katy Fwy;
281-693-2299
281-646-0700
Tacos y Tortas
Texas Borders Bar & Grill
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Museum of Houston;
free from 4pm-10pm; 1603 N.
under eat free after 5pm; 20940
cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
Westgreen Blvd; 281-578-0086
Katy Fwy; 281-578-8785
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