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hen we look at our children, we see possibilities and potential. We envision growth, learning and success. Even if our kids are struggling right now, the future looks bright from a parents’ perspective.
But kids don’t always see themselves through the same set of lenses. A recent study by psychologist Kristin Lagattuta, Ph.D., and her colleagues found parents consistently underestimated kids’ worries and overestimated their optimism. Being assigned to a lower-level reading group or getting a poor report card may cause a lot of anxiety. Since kids don’t have the same skills and perspective as adults, they may not see a way out of their current situation.
BEWARE OF MIXED SIGNALS
Reality TV shows and overnight success stories reinforce the idea that some people have talent and others do not. Psychologist Carol Dweck, Ph.D., calls this a fixed view of ability. Kids who adopt a fixed mindset believe they’ve already got all the smarts they’ll ever have. (How depressing!) These kids choose easy tasks because they don’t think they can improve with repeated practice. If they don’t succeed right away, kids with a fixed mindset give up. They see failure as proof that they don’t have what it takes, not as a signal to invest more effort or try another approach. Parents may inadvertently reinforce a fixed mindset in their attempts to boost kids’ optimism and self-confidence. Statements like “You’re so smart!” or “Math is easy for you!” sound positive on the surface. But they suggest kids should not have to try too hard to do well. As academics become more difficult, kids who believed “I am smart”
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and “School is easy” may begin to question their own abilities. Some kids start to doubt their smarts in elementary school, others lose confidence in college. At any age, the belief that you don’t have the right stuff can be devastating.
BU I LD A CAN-DO ATTITUDE
You can help your child develop an optimistic learning mindset. Use these simple strategies to help your child set goals, build skills and overcome setbacks. Persistent practice is the key to academic success. Talk Up Opportunities. Each morning, discuss upcoming events with your child. Share your anticipation about a meeting you have at work. Say “I’ll have a chance to present my ideas,” or “I can practice speaking in front of a large group.” Encourage your child to share her coming events as well. Focus on what you both can learn instead of what you could lose. Tell Kids Learning is Difficult. A series of studies by French psychologists Frédérique Autin and Jean-Claude Croizet found sixthgrade students who were told learning is hard and failure is common performed better on subsequent academic tests, even after they’d failed to solve a single problem in the initial set. Establish the expectation that learning is a challenge and many students struggle. Remind your child that practice helps build new skills: no one is born knowing how to multiply fractions or how to spell “catastrophe.” This relieves the pressure kids feel to prove they’re smart already. Affirm Effort. Instead of highlighting talents and triumphs, recognize hard work.
Say “You are such a dedicated student,” or “I am so proud that you kept trying when you didn’t get the answer right away.” These statements buoy kids’ self-esteem and encourage them to keep trying. Take Risks. Kids need to see parents step outside our comfort zones once in a while. Try new things that don’t come easily. Learn a foreign language. Run a race. Introduce yourself to new people. Model the kind of courage you want for your child. And if things don’t go as well as you’d hoped, zero in on what you learned. Every setback has a silver lining. Reframe Limiting Beliefs. Your child isn’t likely to improve his grades if he believes he failed a test because he’s dumb. A specific, situational explanation like “I failed because I didn’t understand the vocabulary” or “I didn’t use the study guide” moves your child in the right direction. Ask guiding questions like “What can you do differently next time?” to help your child make the switch. Build Skills. Create a step-by-step plan to help your child develop new skills. Read books or watch how-to videos together. Create opportunities for her to practice in situations that aren’t too scary, like rehearsing a speech in front of the family dog. Once she’s developed basic skills and confidence, move on to more challenging situations. Highlight Improvement. Learning is a process. Encourage a growth mindset by commenting on your child’s progress, not his grades. Say “You really improved on your math facts,” or “Your essay has become much more organized since I saw the rough draft.” Use a simple chart to track improvement and remind him of how far he’s come. The best confidence boost you can give your child is the belief that he can learn anything, if he puts his mind to it.
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Benedictine Tutors www.benedictinetutors.com 832-588-4408
New Territory Parks and Recreation Early Learning Preschool
Calvary Episcopal School
281-565-1070, https://newterritory. org/page/12798~1033238/
www.CES-Richmond.org 281-342-3161
Club Z www.ClubZTutoring.com 281-674-5296
Divine Savior Academy www.DivineSaviorAcademy.com 281-778-3003
www.FortBendChristian.org 281-263-9143
Greatwood Montessori School www.Montessori.com 281-343-1888
Holy Cross Kids Preschool www.HolyCrossKids.org 281-633-2000
Katy ABA Center of Texas wwwKatyABAofTexas.com 281-574-4226
Kids R Kids www.KidsRKidsFortBend.com Greatwood/Canyon Gate 281-343-5437 Missouri City 281-261-6442 New Territory 281-494-5437 North Sugar Land 281-575-0011 Sienna Plantation 281-778-3600 Stafford 281-240-1111 Riverstone 281-881-0889 Richmond 281-491-4090 Waterside / Pecan Grove 832-451-1111 BellaTerra/Parkway Lake 281-232-9333
Kumon www.Kumon.com/RichmondWaterside-Estates 281-232-6789
Learning Stages www.LearningStages.com 281-240-0480
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www.ReadingIsCritical.com 832-520-3261
Central Baptist Church
Sharp Minds Academy
www.cbchou.org 281-492-2689
www.SharpMindsAcademy.com 832-242-2477
Challenge Island NW Katy
St. Laurence Catholic School
Fort Bend Christian Academy
Benedictine Tutors www.benedictinetutors.com 832-588-4408
www.SpanishSchoolhouse.com 281-565-0390
www.Montessori.com 281-980-6100
www.AdventureKidsPlaycare.com 281-769-2398
Kids-Education-Center Reading is Critical
Spanish Schoolhouse
First Colony Montessori South
Adventure Kids University
www.StLaurenceSchool.org 281-980-0500
St. Theresa Catholic School www.StTheresaCatholicSchool.org/ 281-494-1157
Sugar Creek Montessori School www.SugarCreekMontessori.com Katy 281-693-7267 Fulshear 281-394-9797 Sugar Land 281-261-1000
Texana Children’s Center for Autism www.TexanaCenter.com 281-239-1497
The Goddard School www.GoddardSchool.com 281-232-5353
The Honor Roll School www.TheHonorRollSchool.com Riverstone Campus: 2 years Kindergarten 281-916-4500 Sugar Land Campus: 2 years - 8th Grade 281-214-8215
The Tutoring Center, Richmond, Texas www.Richmond.TutoringCenter.com Richmond 832-449-3286
Tutoring Center Sugar Land
www.challenge-island.com/ nwhouston-katy 281-901-1034
Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center www.ChildrensLighthouse.com Cinco Ranch 281-395-4466 Clay Rd. 281-492-2688
Club Z www.ClubZTutoring.com 281-558-CLUB (2582)
Counter’s Tutoring Connection www.CountersTutoring.com 832-341-6621
Five Star Montessori School www.FiveStarMontessori.com West Houston 281-556-6078 Katy 281-578-1616
Guide Post Montessori www.GuidePostMontessori.com/ Katy 281-972-8999
Ivy Kids Silver Ranch www.IvyKidsSilverRanch.com 832-487-3001
Katy ABA Center of Texas wwwKatyABAofTexas.com 281-74.4226
www.SugarLand.TutoringCenter.com 281-980-1242
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Kids Developmental Clinic & Kids Developmental Therapy www.KidsDevelopmentalClinic.com www.KidsDevelopmentalTherapy.com 713-668-6690
Learning RX Katy www.LearningRX.com/Katy 281-394-5533
Little People’s School www.katyfirst.org/lps/ 281-391-6577
Primrose Schools www.PrimroseSchools.com Cinco Ranch 281-693-7711 Kelliwood 281-828-1600 N. Mason Creek 281-492-7400 West Cinco Ranch 281-347-1212 Woodcreek Reserve 281-371-0099
Speech Center of Katy and Bridging the Gap of Pediatric OT www.SpeechCenterofKaty.com/ 281-758-8793
Sugar Creek Montessori School www.SugarCreekMontessori.com Katy 281-693-7267 Fulshear 281-394-9797 Sugar Land 281-261-1000
Texana Children’s Center for Autism www.TexanaCenter.com 281-239-1497
Texas Young Autism Project www.TexasYoungAutismProject.com 713-353-0254
The Goddard School www.GoddardSchool.com Cinco Northwest 281-392-1133 Cinco Village Ctr. 281-392-1912 Ranch Point 281-392-1200
The Tutoring Center www.TutoringCenter.com 832-437-0635
It’s an age old dilemma: how to pack a healthy, inexpensive lunch for school that your child will enjoy. While “brown bagging it” saves money over buying hot lunch from the school cafeteria, kids aren’t always excited about a homemade lunch. Try some of the ideas below to give kids healthy and interesting choices, and you’ll soon have them eating out of your hand…or rather, their lunch box. Pack it: Start with a great lunchbox. Current styles often go on sale just after school starts. Soft- sided insulated bags are available and some online stores will even personalize the bag for you. Then, make cleaning up fun by picking up a pack of small party napkins in your kid’s favorite super hero or character theme and tuck these into their lunch box instead of plain napkins.
Freeze it:
Try an ice pack alternative: freeze a juice box or water bottle and pack with perishables.
Heat it:
Hot lunch can come from home if you have a good thermos. Preheat the thermos by filling with hot water, leaving it in at least five minutes, then emptying and filling with something warm and yummy. This could be anything from canned soup to last night’s chili.
Stack it:
Cut lunch meat and cheese into small squares and pack with your child’s favorite crackers and they can stack their own cracker sandwiches.
Roll it:
Make roll-ups by rolling several slices of lunch meat together, then cut in half and secure with toothpicks. Or, roll lunch meat around cheese sticks. Either is great with a container of honey-mustard or ranch dressing for dipping.
Dip it:
Lots of foods can be dipped, from carrot sticks in ranch dressing to apple slices in peanut butter. Flavored yogurt makes a great dip, too.
Wrap it:
Turn their favorite sandwich into a wrap. Large tortillas can be found in a variety of flavors and made into almost any kind of wrap, from PB&J to turkey and avocado. Leftover barbeque beef or teriyaki makes a great wrap as well. Large lettuce leaves can substitute for tortillas, if desired.
Cut it:
For the diehard sandwich eater, try using large cookie cutters to cut their favorite into interesting shapes.
Buy it:
Invest in small reusable containers for sandwiches, dips, pudding, gelatin, fruit cups and more. It’s cheaper to make a batch of pudding and divide it up for lunches, and this also keeps trash out of the landfill.
Write it:
A handwritten note from mom or dad in their lunch box makes a kid feel special. From a simple “I love you” to jokes or words of encouragement on test day, a note will let them know you care.
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August Family Friendly Events August 2
Parent’s Survival Night
FREE Admission at the Houston Zoo
Little Gym of Sugar Land Missouri City
Free daytime admission to the Houston Zoo is provided once a month, on the first Tuesday of each month, from open until closing. Online reservations are required for all guests and members during this time. Tickets will not be available at the gate. Online reservations are required. 9am-5pm www.houstonzoo.org
August 5 Tumble Clinic Republic Gymnastics and Dance
7-9 pm Ages 5 and up $20 www.republicgymnastics.com/special-events
Movies At Wessendorff Featuring The Princess & the Frog - City of Richmond
We want you in Downtown Richmond on August 5th, 2022! We begin our evening with our monthly Farmers Market at the Old Fire Station, 112 Jackson St from 4:30- 8:30pm! We then bring MOVIES AT WESSENDORFF Free Outdoor Film featuring The Princess and the Frog at Wessendorff Park at 8:15 pm! We have organized these screenings to provide a Free family event for residents and visitors. Rotary club of Richmond will provide free popcorn, the City provides water and Texas Roadhouse Richmond will provide free burgers/ hot dogs for attendees! Attendees are welcome to bring their own food/ drink. So grab your family, friends, and lawn chairs or blankets and meet us in the park as we watch The Princess and The Frog together. See you at the market and the movie! www.richmondtx.gov/Home/Components/ Calendar/Event/7804/313?curm=8&cu ry=2022
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3-12 years $27 Members, $32 Non Members 6:30-10:30 pm www.thelittlegym.com/ SugarLandMissouriCityTX/events-more-fun/dropins-events
August 6 Back to School Splash Bash
Sugar Land Town Square We’re sending summer out with a bang! Come join in on the fun with free waterslides, DJ, a hula hoop contest, toddler town for ages 5 and under, and other fun summer activities. The event benefits the Fort Bend Rainbow Room and visitors are encouraged to bring a back pack and school supplies donations. 11 am- 2 pm www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/events
Access Health’s 2022 Back to School Health Fair
City of Richmond, located at 400 Austin Because parents in our community face difficulties in meeting the medical and financial requirements to prepare their children for the start of the school year, AccessHealth holds two Community Operation Health Fairs every year in August. These back-to-school health fairs offer immunizations, dental screenings, vision screenings, backpacks and school supplies to those who attend. 9am to 12 pm www.richmondtx.gov/Home/Components/ Calendar/Event/7850/313?curm=8&cu ry=2022
Fitness Class at Water Tower Park, Rosenberg City of Rosenberg
This summer Discover Downtown Rosenberg is offering FREE fitness classes on June 25, July 23 & August 6 at Water Tower Park in Historic Downtown Rosenberg. Each class is provided by a different instructor and a different type of workout! All you have to do is show up! www.rosenbergtx.gov/675/Summer-Series-InHistoric-Downtown-Rosen
Summer Send Off
The City of Katy Parks & Recreation Department Historic Downtown Plaza. Cross off your remaining summer bucket list items, 2-6 pm More details coming soon! www.cityofkaty.com/government/citydepartments/parks-recreation/events-calendar
August 8 & 9 Parent’s Day Out Olympia Gymnastics and Dance
Parent’s Day Out is an open gym for boys and girls, ages 4 (potty-trained) and up. 9 am-1pm www.olympiatx.com/parents-nightout#ParentsDayOut
August 11 Movies in the Park-Sing 2
City of Rosenberg, 2100 Avenue G Back to School Night: Come celebrate one more night with us with a back-to-school-themed movie night. Movie will begin 10 minutes after sunset. www.rosenbergtx.gov/675/Summer-Series-InHistoric-Downtown-Rosen
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Katy Summer Nights Movie-Movie TBD
Parachute Playtime at City Centre
The City of Katy Parks & Recreation Department www.cityofkaty.com/government/citydepartments/parks-recreation/events-calendar
Parents Night Out at Republic Gymnastics and Dance
7-11 pm Ages 3 and up (Potty Trained) $20 www.republicgymnastics.com/special-events
Parent’s Night Out MajestKids Playland JOIN US OR A NIGHT OF UNINTERRUPTED FUN! 7:00 - 11:00 PM Includes Pizza and a drink, fun obstacle course, competitions, crafts, prizes and more! 4-15 years. Parents must call 832-886-4317 to register and REGISTRATION DEADLINE ends Wednesday August 10th www.majestkids.com
August 13 Movie Under the Moon Sponsored by First Colony Church of Christ
Sugar Land Town Square Bring your family, friends, and lawn chairs to the Plaza to enjoy a free Movie Under the Moon! This month’s showing is Disney’s Luca! 8:30-10 pm www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/events
Parachute Play Time is back! Join the British International School of Houston on the third Friday of every month from March - October with fun craft activities and games - don’t miss out on the big parachute! It’s sure to start your Friday off right! Attendance is $5 per child. *This event is weather pending. When the weather is hot, we will provide sprinklers to cool off the kiddos! 10 am-12 pm www.citycentrehouston.com/event/parachuteplay-time-with-british-international-school-ofhouston-5
Parent’s Survival Night at Little Gym of Katy 3-12 years 6-9 pm www.thelittlegym.com/KatyTX/events-more-fun/ drop-ins-events
Parents Night Out at Olympia Gymnastics and Dance
Parent’s Night Out is an open gym for boys and girls, ages 4 (potty-trained) and up. 7-11 pm $18 for Pre-Registration (closes at 8pm the night before the event) $20 Day of Event (cash or check only at the door) www.olympiatx.com/parents-night-out
August 21 Plaza Palooza at City Centre
Join CityWest Church for games, music, and fun kids activities in the plaza before Sunday Night Live! www.citycentrehouston.com/event/aug-21plaza-palooza-with-citywest-church
August 26 Parent’s Night Out MajestKids Playland JOIN US OR A NIGHT OF UNINTERRUPTED FUN! 7:00 - 11:00 PM Includes Pizza and a drink, fun obstacle course, competitions, crafts, prizes and more! 4-15 years. Parents must call 832-886-4317 to register and REGISTRATION DEADLINE ends Wednesday August 10th www.majestkids.com
August 27 Town Square Tribute Ft. Blood Red Sky (U2) at Sugar Land Town Square Blood Red Sky, A Tribute to U2 combines the talents of four distinct award winning musicians and blends them into a tribute band with a personality and charisma you have to see to believe. Come out to enjoy this top notch performance as they recreate the sounds of one of the world’s most popular bands. 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/events
Proudly Cultivating a Love of Learning since 1991. At The Honor Roll School, our early childhood program develops important academic, social and emotional skills in a safe, nurturing environment. In elementary and middle school, we combine a rigorous, standards-based curriculum with well-rounded experiences — including creativity, collaboration, and communication. Join us for a tour, and see how our approach nurtures your child’s love of learning.
Schedule a Tour Today! TheHonorRollSchool.com Sugar Land Campus 4111 Sweetwater Blvd Sugar Land 281-265-7888 2 years – Grade 8
Riverstone Campus NOW OPEN! 20417 University Blvd Missouri City 832-440-1134 2 years – Kindergarten ©2022 Spring Education Group. Inc., 1750/1751
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Katy Area Adventure Kids Playcare www.AdventureKidsPlaycare.com 281-769-2398
Benedictine Tutors benedictinetutors.com 832-588-4408
Children’s Lighthouse Cinco Ranch www.ChildrensLighthouse.com/ CincoRanch 281-395-4466
Connolly Dance Arts
www.ConnollyDanceArts.com 281-693-1232
Counters Tutoring Connection
www.CountersTutoring.com 832-341-6621
Fun Fair Positive Soccer www.FFPS.org 800-828-7529
Guide Post Montessori
https://guidepostmontessori. com/katy/contact 281-972-8999
Inspiration Stage
www.inspirationstage.com 713-302-5329
Katy ABA Center of Texas
Eldridge Parkway 281-589-1500 Kelliwood 281-828-1600 N. Mason Creek 281-492-7400 West Cinco Ranch 281-347-1212 Westchase District 713-783-9800 Woodcreek Reserve 281-371-0099
Republic Gymnastics and Dance Center of Texas
www.RepublicDanceCenter.com 281-345-7555
Sugar Creek Montessori School www.SugarCreekMontessori.com Sugar Land: 281-261-1000 Fulshear: 281-394-9797 Katy: 281-693-7267 www.StarsGymTX.com Katy 713-364-2631 Houston 713-464-1996
The Little Gym
www.thelittlegym.com/katyTX Katy: 281-347-1400
The Goddard School
www.GoddardSchool.com Cinco Northwest 281-392-1133 Cinco Village Ctr. 281-392-1912 Ranch Point 281-392-1200
The Sugar and Spice Ranch
www.KatyABAofTexas.com 281-574-4226
Katy YMCA
The Tutoring Center
www.YMCAHouston.org 281-392-5055
www.TutoringCenter.com 832-437-0635
Katy Youth Soccer
Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Katy
Paloma Trails
www.PalomaTrails.com 713-715-9363
Primrose Schools
www.PrimroseSchools.com Cinco Ranch 281-693-7711
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Century Fine Arts
www.CenturyFineArts.com • 281-201-2991
Colony Music School
www.ColonyMusicStudio.com • 713-419-8073
Fun Fair Positive Soccer www.FFPS.org • 800-828-7529
Inspiration Stage
www.inspirationstage.com • 713-302-5329
Iron Cross Gymnastics
www.IronCrossGymnastics.com • 281-342-4766
Katy ABA Center of Texas
www.KatyABAofTexas.com • 281-574-4226
Stars Gymnastics
www.TexasHorseCamps.com 830-460-8487
www.KatyYouthSoccer.com 281-392-5972
Bushi Ban Martial Arts
www.BushiBan.com • 832-833-0030
www.KatyTkd.com 281-829-9300
Westwood Gymnastics & Dance www.WestwoodGym.com 281-347-2000
Kids R Kids
www.KRKSugarLand.com • 281-575-0011
Kumon
www.kumon.com/Richmond-Waterside-Estates • 281-232-6789
Olympia Gymnastics www.OlympiaTX.com • 832-321-7100
Paloma Trails
www.palomatrails.com • 713-715-9363
Robin’s Dance
www.RobinsDanceStudio.com • 281-499-3921
Safety America
www.karatesugarland.com • 281-980-3030
Sienna Stables
www.SiennaStables.com • 281-778-7433
Sugar Land Gymnastics, Karate, Dance www.SugarLandGymnastics.com • 281-240-0999
The Little Gym
www.TlgSugarLandTx.com • 281-277-5470
The Tutoring Center
www.TutoringCenter.com • Richmond 832-449-3286
YMCA
www.YmcaHouston.org T.W. Davis 281-341-0791 Ft Bend 281-499-9622
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Fort Bend Sundays
Sugar Land Town Square Sundays in the Square Yes Yoga
YESyoga is hosting Sundays on the Square each Sunday! These FREE yoga classes will be led by Erin Cummings, owner of YESyoga, and will be a 60 minute vinyasa based class open to all levels of yogis. Please bring your own mat and water, no mats will be provided. We ask you to honor all guidelines with setting up your mat for social distancing and wearing a mask if you are within 6 feet of others. www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/event/sundayson-the-square-with-yesyoga/all
Jazzy Sundays in the Park
Jazzy Sundays in the Park include free performances at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park. The concert series, made possible by the Kinder Foundation, celebrates the legacy and evolution of jazz in Houston. Held at Buffalo Bayou Park www.buffalobayou.org/event/jazzy-sundays-inthe-park-buffalo-bayou-park/2021-11-14/
Michaels Make Break
2-4 pm www.michaels.com/instoreevents
Mondays Playtime in the Plaza with Jolly Trolley
The tremendous, tumbling, tossing, traveling trolley is coming to Town Square every Monday! Welcome aboard a trolley to enjoy a magical moment of play for up to two hours. Drop the kids off and enjoy some afternoon me-time while they watch your children. 12-2 pm Ages 18 months to 5 years Fee $15 for 30 minutes, $20 for 1 hour. www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/event/playtimein-the-plaza-with-the-jolley-trolley/all/
Sugar Land Branch Library Middle School Program 3 pm (Starting June 13)
Sienna Branch Pajama Night Story Time
6:30 pm–Story Time for the week. This activity will NOT take place on June 20; the library will be closed for the holiday.
University Branch School Age Programs 2:30 pm (starting June 6, Library closed 6/20)
Tuesdays George Memorial Summer Family Programs 2:30 pm (Staring June 7)
ongoing events
University Middle School Programs
2-7pm www.houmuse.org/visit/the-health-museum Houston Museum of Natural Science Permanent Exhibits Free on Thursdays 2-5pm www.houmuse.org/visit/houston-museum-ofnatural-science/ Children’s Museum Houston 5-8pm www.cmhouston.org
Cinco Ranch Pajama Story Nights
George Memorial Pajama Night Storytime
Sienna Branch Summer Family Programs
(Starting June 7) Tuesdays 2 pm A free ticket, which is required for admission, will be available one hour before the show
First Colony Summer Family Programs 2 pm (Starting June 7)
Mission Bend Middle School Program 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 2 pm
2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2:30 pm 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 6 pm
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Fulshear Branch Family Storytime 10:30 am (Starting June 7) Fulshear Branch School Age Programs Tuesdays 2 pm
6 pm (Starting June 9th) First Colony Branch Middle School Program Every Other Thursdays 3 pm Mission Bend Branch School Age Programs 3 pm Albert George Branch Middle School Program 2nd Thursday 2 pm Cinco Ranch Branch Middle School Programs Every Other Thursday 3 pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays Thursdays Sienna Branch Family Storytime 10:15 (Starting June 6) First Colony Branch Family Storytime 10:15 (Starting June 7) Mission Bend Branch Family Storytime 10:15 (Starting June 7) University Branch Family Storytime 10:30 (Starting June 7)
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Sugar Land Branch Library Family Storytime 10:30 am( Starting June 7)
Wednesdays
Sugar Land Branch Library Family Programs 5 pm (Starting June 8th) Mission Bend Branch Pajama Night Storytime Every Other Wednesday 6:30 pm Albert George Branch School Age Programs 3 pm (Starting June 8) Cinco Ranch Branch School Age Programs 2-3 pm(Starting June 8)
Wednesdays and Thursdays
George Memorial Branch Family Storytime 10;15 am (starting June 8) Albert George Branch Family Storytime 10;15 am (starting June 8) Cinco Ranch Branch Family Storytime 10:15 & 11:30am (Starting June 8)
Thursdays FREE Thursdays at Houston Museums The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston courtesy of Shell Oil Company 5-9pm www.mfah.org/visit/visiting-mfah-free The Health Museum
Free fitness in the Plaza
Sugar Land Town Square Boot Camp with Cida Fitness 9-10:00 am, Mommy & Me with Inspired Fitness 9:30 - 10:30 am, Zumba with Cida Fitness10 - 11:00 am www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/events
Saturdays Saturday Farmers’ Market Fulshear, TX
The Fulshear Farmers’ Market offers a vast array of produce and food products that were grown or produced within a 200 mile radius of Fulshear. The lineup includes seasonal vegetables and fruit, fresh seafood, Artisian breads, pastured Red Wattle pork, Dorper lamb, Certified Grassfed Wagyu beef, farm eggs, free range chicken, pies, cookies, pastas, granolas, dried fruit and nuts, Houston Chili Pepper Festival award-winning salsas, soaps, toiletries, Cold-pressed juices, local honey, fresh quail and quail eggs, pecans, local wines, kombucha, BBQ sauces, pickles and canned goods, Indian food, heat and eat meals, locally roasted and blended coffees, plants, and more. You will always find a delicious food truck or two, as well. www.fulshearfarmersmarket.com
Kids Workshops at Home Depot
1st Saturday of the month Keep kids engaged with projects and activities. Pick up your free Kids Workshop Kit on the first Saturday of each month between 9am - 12pm from your local store or order online – while supplies last. 9am-12pm www.homedepot.com/c/kids?cm_sp=vanity-_Kids-_-JUL20
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Katy ongoing events Sundays
Wednesday and Friday
Jazzy Sundays in the Park
Jazzy Sundays in the Park include free performances at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park. The concert series, made possible by the Kinder Foundation, celebrates the legacy and evolution of jazz in Houston. Held at Buffalo Bayou Park www.buffalobayou.org/event/jazzy-sundays-inthe-park-buffalo-bayou-park/2021-11-14/
LaCenterra Farmers Market
FREE 9-10 am www.katy.com/events
FREE Thursdays at Houston Museums
Sunday Night Live
City Centre Sunday nights are live in CITYCENTRE’s plaza! Enjoy live music each Sunday with a line-up of inspirational artists. 3-6 pm www.citycentrehouston.com/event/aug-7-sundaynight-live
Michaels Make Break
2-4 pm www.michaels.com/instoreevents
Tuesdays Library Story Times
Maud Smith Marks Preschool Storytime 10:15 Katy Branch Library Baby Storytime 10:30 am Cinco Ranch Branch Pajama Story Nights 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 6 pm www.hcpl.net
Wednesdays Library Story Times
Maud Smith Marks Infant Storytime, 10;15 am Katy Branch Library Potato Tots Storytime on 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 10:30 am Katy Branch Library Preschool Storytime 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 10:30 am Cinco Ranch Branch, School Age Programs 2-3 pm (Starting June 8)
Wednesdays & Thursdays Cinco Ranch Branch Family Storytime
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Thursdays Laughter Yoga at Central Geen
2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. 11 am- 3 pm www.lacenterra.com/events
(Starting June 8) 10:15 and 11:30 am
Yoga on the Green 9 am Yoga classes will be held every Wed and Friday at 9 am. Please check with your doctor before participating in these or any other exercise classes. Don’t forget to bring your mat, a towel, and a bottle of water. www.katy.com/events/event_details.php?event_ id=5578&event_date_id=26714
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston courtesy of Shell Oil Company 5-9pm www.mfah.org/visit/visiting-mfah-free The Health Museum 2-7pm www.houmuse.org/visit/the-health-museum Houston Museum of Natural Science Permanent Exhibits Free on Thursdays 2-5pm www.houmuse.org/visit/houston-museum-ofnatural-science/ Children’s Museum Houston 5-8pm www.cmhouston.org
Library Story Times
Maude Smith Mark Branch Toddler Storytime 10;15 am Cinco Ranch Branch Middle School Programs Every Other Thursday, 3 pm www.hcpl.net
Fridays & Saturdays Live Music in the Plaza
City Centre Come enjoy live music in the plaza every weekend*! A new line-up with performance times is posted every week; enjoy a wide range of sounds, from smooth jazz to pop, and classic rock to country.6-9 pm www.citycentrehouston.com/event/aug-5-livemusic-in-the-plaza
Saturdays Saturday Farmers’ Market Katy, TX
Free Farmers Market On Grand Parkway Come meet the hands that feed you. We offer you local sustainably grown produce, locally raised meats, farm fresh eggs, local raw honey, freshly baked bread & baked goods, jams & jellies, spices, snacks, multi-cultural foods, Artisan crafts & gifts, handmade soaps & spa products, Texasraised herbs, flowers, plants and much more! We Grow It, Bake It and Make It! We are your friendly neighborhood Farmers’ Market! Leashed pets welcome. www.fb.me/e/1WaiEPSrh
Katherine Tyra Branch Library at Bear Creek Family Storytime Wagging Tails with a Certified Therapy Dog! Every Saturday at 10:30 am
Kids Workshops at Home Depot
1st Saturday of the month Keep kids engaged with projects and activities. Pick up your free Kids Workshop Kit on the first Saturday of each month between 9am - 12pm from your local store or order online – while supplies last. 9am-12pm www.homedepot.com/c/kids?cm_sp=vanity-_Kids-_-JUL20
Fridays Fun and Fitness Gymnastics - Friday Night Fun! 7:30-10:30 pm Bring the kids in for some Friday night fun! Ages 5+,Members: $15 Non-members: $20 Team: $10 www.funfitgym.com
FREE Yoga on the Green www.katy.com/events
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