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Adventure Kids Play Care
Katy Kips Gymnastics Club
Benedictine Tutors
Katy Learning Center
Spring break & summer camps. We offer full day 9am-4pm camps as well as before and aftercare! Ages 3 -12. With a new theme, each week your child will be begging for more! www.adventurekidsplaycare.com 281-769-2398 DesignedforcampersenteringK–6th,we offer a full line of Math, Reading &Writing PrepCamps.STEMbasedlearningmodels keep our campers engaged & on point to begin their school year in style. www.benedictinetutors.com 832-588-2651
Broadway Performing Arts Studio
JoinusforourSummerMusicalProductions 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
Camp Allen
Located1hourfromHouston,CampAllen provides a fun & unique environment for young people to cultivate friendships, experience personal growth, and learn abouttheunconditionalloveofJesusChrist. www.campallen.org 936-825-7175
Childrens Lighthouse Learning Centers
www.childrenslighthouse.com Cinco Ranch- 281-395-4466 Katy- 281-492-2688
www.katylearningcenter.com 281-391-6401
Kiddie Academy of Richmond TX
CampVentures®programandcurriculum mixeseducationandfunthroughthemed events,activitiesandtrips.Frompreschool throughelementaryschool,yourchildwill enjoyplayingdevelopmentallyappropriate games. www.kiddieacademy.com/richmond 346-702-3319
Fort Bend Taekwondo
Five Star Montessori
www.fivestarmontessori.com Katy: 281-578-1616 West Houston: 281-556-0678
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School’sout,fun’sin!Combiningphysical activity, gymnastics, games, and arts & crafts,we’llhelpyourchildbeattheheatof SummerbystayingcoolatTheLittleGym. www.thelittlegymoftexas.com Katy: 281-347-1400 Memorial: 281-558-9500
The Sugar & Spice Ranch Camp www.texashorsecamps.com 830-460-8487
The Tutoring Center Katy
Primrose Schools
Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Katy
Southern Star Farms
Come join Drama Kids this summer for either a full or half day camp, full of high energy, action packed drama! There is a little drama in all of us, let Drama Kids put it to good use!! www.dramakids.com/tx1 281-829-ACTS (2287)
The Little Gym
Special Needs, Sibling Camps, and Homeschool Camps www.Palomatrails.com 713-715-9363
Crossing Borders
Drama Kids
Oursummercampcurriculumincorporates STEAM learning into fun experiences for your child every day! We offer a range ofprogramsandmini-campstopiquethe interest of every child. www.goddardschool.com Cinco Ranch Center 281-392-1912 Ranch Point 281-392-1200
Paloma Trails
Join us for summer fun and exciting camps/workshops/intensivesforawide range of ages! www.connollydancearts.com 281-693-1232 English & Spanish Summer Camps offer language learning for children & teens. Each day provides a 6 hour academic and adventure filled program. www.crossingborderslanguages.com 832-913-1461
The Goddard School
GreatSummerProgramsinReading,Math and Writing for Grades K-12. Improve your child’s academic skills to help them succeed in school. SAT/ACT Program Available during the summer. Get ready without the stress! Fun learning environment. 832-437-0635 www.katy.tutoringcenter.com katytx@tutoringcenter.com
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ExperiencethePrimroseSummerAdventure Club where imaginations are free to run wild. Get ready for engineering design challenges,discoveries,outdoorexploration and more. Fun for ages 5 to 10. www.PrimroseCincoRanch.com www.PrimroseKelliwood.com www.PrimroseMasonCreek.com www.PrimroseWestCincoRanch.com www.PrimroseWoodcreekReserve.com
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SummercampsJune5-August11.Fulland halfdays.Wedevelopyourchild’sphysical fitnessthroughgymnastics;whileenhancing his or her self-esteem in a positive, fun, family-oriented environment. www.katykips.com 281-578-5477
www.southernstarfarms.com 281-435-3929
Sugar Creek Montessori
www.sugarcreekmontessori.com Sugar Land: 281-261-1000 Fulshear: 281-693-7267 Katy: 281-693-7267
Texas A&M Sea Camps
Sea Camp is a week-long residential adventure exploring the wonders of the marine and estuarine environments for campers ages 10-18.SeaCampus Kids is a marineorienteddayprogramforcampers ages 4-11. www.tamug.edu/seacamp 409-740-4525
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Victory Camp
Amazingsummercampexperiencethat’s close to home! All the activities your kids loveinafunChristiancampenvironment. Day and overnight sessions available. www.victorycamp.com 281-338-Camp (2267)
Westwood Gymnastics & Dance Academy
CampWestwood is full of adventure, fun, & laughter. From gymnastics and dance to blow ups and water slides, we offer SUMMER FUN for a variety of ages! www.westwoodgym.com 281-347-2000
YMCA
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July 1 - 4 Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular 7pm; The July 4 weekend welcomes four nights of concerts plus a 15-minute Independence Day fireworks spectacular that you don’t want to miss (weather permitting) staring at 9:30pm on July 4.; City Centre; citycentre.org July 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 & 23 FREE Crafts, Workshops & Family Game Area 12pm; Bass Pro Shop- Katy Mills Mall; bassproshop.com; 281-644-2200 July 1 Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KVPAC; kvpac.org; 281-829-2787 FREE Katy Freedom Celebration 9am; There will be plenty of activities hosted by the Katy Fire Department, and the Katy Parks & Recreation Department. The evening program of fireworks and music will be held in the area near Typhoon Texas and Katy Mills Mall and will take place between 8pm and 10pm.; City of Katy Complex between the Katy Fire Dept. and VFW Park; cityofkaty.com FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Bug House: 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 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 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 July 2 2017 Independence Day Celebration Entertainment will be announced soon!; Free Admission & Parking $4; Traders Village Houston; tradersvillage.com/houston; 281-890-5500 Fulshear Freedom Fest 6pm; This events brings the community together to celebrate Fulshear’s heritage, to honor our small town past, and to encourage continued growth
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and development of local businesses.; Downtown Fulshear; fulsheartexas.gov July 3 - 4 FREE Freedom Fest 2017 Monday- Free dance featuring “The Earl Sander’s Band” starts at 8pm. Tuesday- July 4 Festivities start at 10am. Hot dogs, kids water fun, Mini Car Show, BarB-Q Cook-Off. Fireworks display. Bring your chairs.; Hovas Park; brookshiretexas.org; 281-375-5050 July 3 FREE Summer Reading Program: Krav Maga 1:30pm & 3pm; A free hand stamp is available the day of the show.; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Build a Cow Costume: Build a cow costume during family night. Bring a white t-shirt and we’ll help you paint the spots, plus create a cow mask and a sign board!; Chick-fil-A Katy Green; chick-fil-a.com/ katygreen; 281-578-7171 July 4 An American Tradition 9am; Nothing says America and July 4th like games, speeches and hot dogs. Enjoy this funfilled day as we celebrate our country’s annual birthday with some old-fashioned game play.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 Kidpendence Day 10am-6pm; The stars and stripes will be in full effect as we celebrate our country’s 241st birthday at the Children’s Museum.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Freedom Over Texas 4pm; Live performances, family activities and stunning pyrotechnics. $8 per person June 1-July 3 available online; $10 per person day of show, online and at event; Free children 5 and under.; Eleanor Tinsley and Sam Houston Parks; freedomovertexas.org Annual July 4th Celebration 4:30pm; Kids Patriotic Bike Parade, live music, an interactive Kids Zone, food for purchase and more. The event concludes with a spectacular fireworks display. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome as seating is limited.; LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch; lacenterra.com; 281-395-5533 FREE Family Fun Night-Red White And Blue Wreaths 5pm; Let’s get in the Fourth of July spirit with these patriotic wreaths. Don’t forget our stars! Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800
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FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Let Freedom Ring!; Chick-fil-A Katy Mills; cfarestaurant.com/katymills; 281-391-5544 FREE ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights: A StarSpangled Salute 8:30pm; Patriotic music and a fireworks display.; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com July 5-6, 11-13,18-20 & 25-27 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 July 5, 6 & 19 Dancer’s Day Out 10am; 4 hours of Dancing Fun! Don’t forget to pack a lunch. Ages 3 yrs (potty-trained) & up. $16 per child online or $20 cash or check only at the door.; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwooddance.com; 281-347-2000 July 5 FREE All About Cows Special Event 9am; Larry from Southwest Dairy Farmers will be here to teach us about the dairy industry with a presentation and a live cow! Color a cow mask and create a cow spotted t-shirt to get prepared for Cow Appreciation Day on July 11. **All supplies are provided except for the white t-shirt.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460 FREE Domino’s Dough Show 2pm; Get hands-on experience, then taste the rewards of your hard work. 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 School Age Program 2pm & 3pm; REPCO Wildlife Encounters; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 July 6, 13 & 20 FREE Crafts, Workshops & Family Game Area 12pm; Bass Pro Shop- Katy Mills Mall; bassproshop.com; 2 81-644-2200
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JULY 10 - 13 THE FELLOWSHIP AT CINCO RANCH Galactic Starveyors 5:30pm-8:30pm Ages: Completed K-4th Grades $10 per child, $30 max per family (thru June 23) $12 per child, $36 max per family (June 24-July 4) 281-395-3950 • www.thefellowship.org
JULY 10 - 14 FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH KATY Rome 9am-Noon Ages: Entering 1st-6th Grades $25 per child 281-391-2121 • www.firstmethodistkaty.com ST. EDITH STEIN CATHOLIC CHURCH A Mighty Fortress 9:30am-12:30pm Ages: 4 yrs (as of 9/1/17)-5th Grade $25 per child, $40 two children, $65 max per family 281-492-7500 • www.stedithstein.org ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Maker Fun Factory 9:30am-Noon Ages: 4 yrs-Completed 5th Grade $35 per child 281-955-7324 • www.stmaximilian.org
JULY 12 - 15 GRACE FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Arctic Adventure 9am-Noon Ages: Completed K-5th Grades FREE 281-646-1903 • www.whatisgrace.org/kidz
JULY 21-22 & 28-29 PATTISON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hero Central July 21 & 28• 5pm-Dinner, 5:30pm-8pm July 22 & 29 • 9am-Noon Ages: 4 yrs-5th Grade FREE 281-375-8488 • www.pattisonchurch.com
WEEK OF JULY 24 SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH WEST CAMPUS Superheroes 9am-Noon Ages: 5 yrs-5th Grade FREE 713-365-3411 • www.second.org/west ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH Created by God: Made for a Purpose 9:30am-12:30pm Ages: Pre-K 4-Entering 5th Grades $25 per child 281-391-4758 • www.st-bart.org
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July 6 FREE Toddler Time 9am; Let’s Make Fireworks!; Chick-fil-A Katy Mills; cfarestaurant.com/katymills; 281-391-5544
Parent’s Survival Night 6:45pm; $28 Members, $33 Non-members; The Little Gym of Houston-Copperfield; tlghoustoncopperfieldtx.com; 281-859-3939
FREE Family Fun Night-Red White And Blue Wreaths 5pm; Let’s get in the Fourth of July spirit with these patriotic wreaths. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net
July 10, 17 & 31 FREE Preschool Story Time 1:15pm; A free ticket is required, available the morning of the program.; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885
July 7, 14, 25 & 28 Parent’s Day Out 9am; Kiddos run jump and play through 4 hours of FUN! Pre Register Online-$16, Register at the Door-$20 (cash or check only). Ages 3 (potty-trained) & Up.; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 July 7, 14 & 28 FREE Family Film Festival 1pm; We will be showing a different mystery film complete with popcorn.; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 July 7, 14 & 21 FREE Live Music 7pm; Picnic and lawn chairs welcome.; Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com July 8, 22, 28 & 29 FREE Movie Night Movie starts at dusk. Picnic and lawn chairs welcome.; Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com July 8 & 22 AMC Sensory Friendly Films for Families Affected by Autism Despicable Me 3: 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 July 8 Harlem Globetrotters Games at 2pm & 4pm; NRG Arena; nrgpark.com Christmas in July 10am-3pm; An indoor event featuring: jewelry, clothing, woodwork, signs/crafts, Scentsy, drinks, food and much more.; Minimum donation of $5 cash per person; Hemi Hideout, 1172 Wilpitz Rd., Brookshire; brookshiretexas.org
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July 11, 18 & 25 FREE Infant Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE Mother Goose Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Stories & Play 2pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE School Age Program 3pm; Summer Explosion of Fun!; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE Middle School Spot 4:30pm; 10-12 yrs; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 July 11 FREE Cow Appreciation Day Herding all cows! Join us as we celebrate our annual Cow Appreciation Day. Guests dressed in cow attire will be rewarded with a FREE Chickfil-A entre from open to 7pm. Visit cowappreciationday.com for more details or costume ideas.; Any Chick-fil-A Location; cowappreciationday.com Parent’s Day Out 9am; Kiddos run jump and play through 4 hours of FUN! PreRegister Online-$16, Register at the Door-$20 (cash or check only). Ages 3 (potty-trained) & Up.; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000
FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Bovine Bookmark Buddy: The little ones will have fun customizing their own fingerprint spotted cow bookmark. 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; 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. To enjoy this activity your child needs a picnic blanket, one of his/her favorite books and lots of imagination.; Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com FREE Swatson with the Sugar Land Skeeters 10:15am; Have fun and take a cute picture with Skeeter! Free tickets will be available when the library opens.; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Family Fun Night-Bingo/ Shark Attack 5pm; Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Cow Appreciation Day: Please join us for an unforgettable evening with crafts and games!; Chick-fil-A Katy Mills; cfarestaurant.com/ katymills; 281-391-5544 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Popsicle Fun: Cool off with a summertime popsicle craft while sampling our seasonal Watermelon Mint Lemonade! Plus, complimentary face painting by Ms. Butterfly!; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/ cincoranch; 281-395-1114 July 12 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Bovine Bookmark Buddy: The little ones will have fun customizing their own fingerprint spotted cow bookmark designed to encourage a love of books. Plus, enjoy singing, dancing, story time, and sparkle dough.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460 FREE School Age Kids Craft 4:30pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509
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July 12 FREE Escape Room! 5pm; Solve puzzles and have fun in this unique experience offered by Escape Now Houston. Children under 10 are welcome to join the fun, but may have difficulty solving the puzzles. A free ticket is required. First come, first served.; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Popsicle Fun: Cool off with a summer time popsicle craft while sampling our seasonal Watermelon Mint Lemonade! Plus, complimentary face painting by Ms. Butterfly!; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/ masonroad; 281-579-9460 FREE Para los Ninos/For the Children 6pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 July 13 FREE Family Fun Night-Bingo/ Shark Attack 5am-7pm; Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net FREE The Game’s Afoot! Sherlock Holmes Scavenger Hunt 2pm; Teens can test their sleuthing skills to solve mysteries at the library.; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 July 14 - 15 Madagascar: A Musical Adventure, Jr KVPAC; kvpac.org; 281-829-2787 July 14 FREE Family Film Festival 1pm; We will be showing a different mystery film complete with popcorn.; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Family Movie Day 1:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 Katy Summer Nights 8pm; Come out and watch a movie under the stars.; Katy City Park; cityofkaty.com July 15 - 16 $1 Hot Dog and $1 Snow Cone Day! Great discount shopping, a $9.99 all day rides pass, and $1 hot dogs and snow cones!; Free Admission & Parking $4; Traders Village Houston; tradersvillage.com/houston; 281-890-5500
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July 15 FREE Movie Night – Tangled Movie starts at dusk. Picnic and lawn chairs welcome.; Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com Katy Youth Soccer Club Walk Up Registration 10am-2pm; 5-19 yrs; Times Square Entertainment Center; katyyouthsoccer.com Parent’s Survival Night 7:15pm; $30 Members, $35 Non-members; The Little Gym of Katy; tlgkatytx.com; 281-347-1400 July 18 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Seascape Suncatchers: Kids will love creating a beautiful ocean scene sure to sparkle in the summer sun. Plus, enjoy singing, dancing, story time, and sparkle dough.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Snake Man! 10:15am; Come watch the Snake Man and his slithery serpents. Tickets will be available when the library opens.; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Oasis for Children Musical Puppet Show 2:30pm; Highly entertaining storytelling puppet show.; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE Tween Watercolor 3pm; We will be learning basic techniques and color mixing. Registration required for this class.; 10-14 yrs; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Family Fun Night-Hand Print Ice Cream Cones 5pm; These cute paper cones will make a perfect treat. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Shark Week!; Chick-fil-A Katy Mills; cfarestaurant.com/ katymills; 281-391-5544 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Summertime Boats: Enjoy creating a water craft by building a pool noodle boat that floats in the water! Plus, complimentary face painting by Ms. Butterfly!; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/ cincoranch; 281-395-1114 July 19 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Seascape Suncatchers:
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Kids will love creating a beautiful ocean scene sure to sparkle in the summer sun. Plus, enjoy singing, dancing, story time, and sparkle dough.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460 FREE Domino’s Dough Show 2pm; Come enjoy a Domino’s Pizza Dough Demonstration & party! Get hands-on experience, then taste the rewards of your hard work. 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 Family Night 5:30pm; Summertime Boats: Enjoy creating a water craft by building a pool noodle boat that floats in the water! Plus, complimentary face painting by Ms. Butterfly!; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460 July 20 FREE Family Fun Night-Hand Print Ice Cream Cones 5pm; These cute paper cones will make a perfect treat.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net July 21 - 22 Madagascar: A Musical Adventure, Jr. KVPAC; kvpac.org; 281-829-2787 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert 7:30pm; Jones Hall; houstonsymphony.org; 713-224-7575 July 21 Parent’s Survival Night 7pm; $28 Members, $33 Nonmembers; The Little Gym of Houston-Copperfield; tlghoustoncopperfieldtx.com; 281-859-3939 Flip Flop Clinic 7pm-9pm; Warm up, basic tumbling, cross tumbling, standing back-handsprings and back-tucks, round-off backhandsprings, layouts, fulls and more. Open to Students & Nonstudents 6-18 yrs. Preregister $16, $20 at the door; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 July 22 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert 2:30pm; Jones Hall; houstonsymphony.org; 713-224-7575
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July 24 FREE Preschool Story Time 1:15pm; A free ticket is required, available the morning of the program.; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885
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FREE Texas Snakes and More 2:30pm; Get up close and personal with reptiles! Tickets required.; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509
FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Christmas in July!; Chick-fil-A July 27 Katy Mills; cfarestaurant.com/katymills; FREE Family Fun Night-Happy 281-391-5544 Cloud 5pm-7pm; Kiddos will make their own FREE Family Night colorful rainbow happy clouds, using 5:30pm; Backyard BBQ Success: googly eyes and other paper materials. Create a key craft to discover the key Free kiddie cones with meal purchase to success for your next backyard for the children.; McDonald’s of Spring BBQ! Try our new side items that will Green; theglasergroup.net be the perfect addition for dinner or a catering party. Plus, complimentary July 28 - August 13 face painting by Ms. Butterfly.; ChickStageworks Theatre presents The fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/ Wizard of Oz cincoranch; 281-395-1114 The Berry Center; stageworkstheatre.org; 281-587-6100 July 26 FREE Preschool Playhouse July 28 – 29 9:30am; Silly Slime: Make your own Haphazardly Ever After slime and personalize it with fun add- KVPAC; kvpac.org; 281-829-2787 ins for hours of summer fun play. Plus, enjoy singing, dancing, story time, and July 28 sparkle dough.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; FREE Family Movie Day 1:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; chick-fil-a.com/masonroad; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 281-579-9460
FREE Family Fun Night-Happy Cloud 5pm; Kiddos will make their own colorful rainbow happy clouds, using googly eyes and other paper materials.
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FREE Summer Reading Program: Mad Science 1:30pm; A free hand stamp is available the day of the show.; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 July 25 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Silly Slime: Make your own slime and personalize it with fun addins for hours of summer fun play. Plus, enjoy singing, dancing, story time, and sparkle dough.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114
July 29 Book Sale 10am-4pm; There is a large selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well as children’s books and
paperbacks.; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 Spider-Man Day 10am-6pm; Annual Spider-Man Day fan celebration. Sign up on-site to participate in a Web Sling Showdown! Special appearance by Spider-Man.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Story Time in Celebration of Get Pop-Cultured with Barnes & Noble Featuring Good Morning, Superman! Be A Star, Wonder Woman! and Bedtime for Batman 11am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; bn.com; 281-293-8699; Barnes & Noble, The Centre in Copperfield; bn.com; 281-861-6842 July 31 FREE Art Camp 10am; Limited spaces available. Applications will be available to pick up at the library service desk.; 6-12 yrs; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Summer Reading Program: Pizza Party 1:30pm & 3pm; A free hand stamp is available the day of the show.; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592
Submit your club/event information to us by the 10th of the month before the event. Email calendar@katyparent.com or fax to 281-480-3677.
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Benedictine Tutors
www.benedictinetutors.com 832-588-4408
Central Baptist Church www.cbchou.org 281-492-2689
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)
Five Star Montessori School
www.fivestarmontessori.com West Houston - 281-556-6078 Katy - 281-578-1616
Holy Covenant Child Development Center www.holycov.org 281-579-1200
Katy Learning Center www.katylearningcenter.com 281-391-6401
KiddieAcademy of Richmond
www.kiddieacademy.com/richmond 346-702-3319
Montessori House for Children
www.montessorihouseforchildren.com 281-239-3400
Pathways 2 Greatness www.p2g.org 855-34-LEARN
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 - 281-3710099
Rising Star Academy
www.risingstar-academy.com 281-391-KIDS (5437)
Sugar Creek Montessori School www.sugarcreekmontessori.com Sugar Land: 281-261-1000 Fulshear: 281-693-7267 Katy: 281-693-7267
Texas Young Autism Project
www.texasyoungautismproject.com 713-353-0254
The Goddard School
www.goddardschool.com Cinco Village Ctr. - 281-392-1912 Ranch Point - 281-392-1200
Kids Developmental Clinic The Learning Center at & Kids Developmental Living Word Lutheran Therapy Church www.kidsdevelopmentalclinic.com www.kidsdevelopmentaltherapy.com 713-668-6690
www.tlclivingwordkaty.org 281-392-2273
Language Immersion Private Preschool
The Learning Experience
www.lippschools.com 713-785-1230
Learning RX Cinco Ranch www.learningrx.com 281-394-5533
Memory Makers
www.mymemorymakers.org 281-794-7147
www.northkaty.tlechildcare.com 281-550-5992
The Tutoring Center www.tutoringcenter.com 832-437-0635
The Village School
www.thevillageschool.com 281-496-7900
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Ongoing Events FREE Weekly Story Times
MONDAYS Baby Time 10:15am; Katy Branch Library
WEDNESDAYS
FREE Kids Café 11:30am; Come hang out in our new family-friendly kids area and have lunch (provided by the Houston Food Bank) each Monday & Thursday.; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509
Preschool Story Time 10:15am; 3-5 yrs; Maud Marks Branch Summer Movie Express 10am; Family fun movies playing Library on Tuesdays & Wednesdays for the Preschool Story Time summertime! Each week both movies 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch play on both days. Admission to the Library Summer Movie Express is only $1. Toddler Time Tickets available for purchase at the box office.; Edwards West Oaks Mall 10:15am & 11am; Katherine Tyra Stadium 14 and RPX; regmovies.com/ Branch Library @ Bear Creek movies/summer-movie-express Toddler Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library WEDNESDAYS Mommy Matinees Preschool Story Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library 11am; Enjoy the latest romantic comedy or action adventure without THURSDAYS having to hire a babysitter!; Santikos Infant Story Time Palladium AVX; santikos.com.; Santikos 10:15am; Katherine Tyra Branch Silverado IMAX; santikos.com Library @ Bear Creek FREE Knotty & Nice Club Preschool Story Time 1pm; Katy Branch Library 10:15am; 3-6 yrs; Katy Branch Library FREE School Age Program Totally Toddler Story Time 2pm & 3pm; Cinco Ranch Branch 10:15am & 11:15am; 18-36 months; Library Maud Marks Branch Library FREE Chess Wars Toddler Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library
SATURDAYS FREE Story Time 11am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; bn.com; 281-293-8699; Barnes & Noble, The Centre in Copperfield; bn.com; 281-861-6842
Other Weekly Events 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 Coding Hangout The new exhibit will help you move beyond being merely a consumer of technology to becoming a creator of technology by learning core computer coding skills.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Sci-Fi Summer at the Children’s Museum Come and explore the endless possibilities of time, space and mindboggling discoveries where there are no limits to where you’re going, even if it means doing it all over again.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
4:15pm; Come learn basic strategies and techniques to up your chess game so you too can play out of this world.; Teens; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592
THURSDAYS FREE Middle School Program 3pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE Middle School Program 3pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
FRIDAYS 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
SATURDAYS FREE Lily’s Library Tales 2pm; Come for a family friendly story time with Lily, a certified therapy dog.; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek * Please contact library for details as some require advanced tickets. Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885
Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592
Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals Alicia’s Mexican Grille Mondays; Kids eat free all day with the purchase of an adult meal and beverage; 25725 Katy Fwy; 281-347-1800 La Finca Mondays-Wednesdays; Kids eat free; 1420 Mason Rd; 281-693-2299 Tacos y Tortas Mondays-Wednesdays; Kids eat free from 4pm-10pm; 1603 N. Westgreen Blvd; 281-578-0086 JCI Grill Mondays; Kids meal $.99; 740 S. Mason Rd; 281-395-4555 Fuddrucker’s Mondays; $.99 kids meal 4pm- close; 12 yrs & under; 24033 Cinco Ranch Blvd; 281-712-8027 Fuddrucker’s Mondays; $.99 kids meal 4pm- close; 12 yrs & under; 25407 Bell Patna; 281-644-7616 Denny’s 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 4pm-9pm Dine-in only; 25705 Katy Fwy., #110; 281-574-6508 La Finca Wednesdays; Kids 10 yrs & under eat free; 23930 Westheirmer Pkwy. #103; 281-693-0140 Luby’s Cafeteria Wednesdays after 4pm and Saturdays all day; Children 10 yrs under eat free after 4pm; 485 S. Mason Rd; 281-492-2016 Orleans Seafood Kitchen Wednesdays; Children 12 yrs & under eat free all day. Dine-in only; 20940G Katy Fwy; 281-646-0700 Texas Borders Bar & Grill Thursdays; Children 12 yrs & under eat free after 5pm; 20940 Katy Fwy; 281-578-8785
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