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January 1 – 12 Zoo Lights 5:30pm; Sip hot chocolate as you stroll through the beautiful Houston Zoo grounds and take in the sights and sounds of the season. Earth-friendly LED lighting illuminate our ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to light your way.; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 January 1 FREE Celebrating 2020! -Small Fries 11:30pm; Come party with us to ring in the new year!; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net January 2, 3, 6 & 20 Parent’s Day Out 9am; Kiddos run jump and play through 4 hours of FUN! PreRegister Online - $16.00 (closes 24 hr. prior to start of event) Register at the Door - $20.00 (cash or check only); Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 January 2 FREE Celebrating 2020! -Small Fries 11:30am; Come party with us to ring in the new year!; McDonald’s of Grand Morton; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Game Day 1:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Pokémon Club 4:30pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE 2020, Happy New Year -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; Let’s create a craft that will include new year’s resolutions for the kiddos. Let’s make this year a great year.; McDonald’s of Spring Green FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green: Toy Story 4 7pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 January 3 FREE Celebrating 2020! -Small Fries 11:30am; Come party with us to ring in the new year!; McDonald’s of Cinco Ranch; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800
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January 4 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Mini Hockey Game Workshop; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com
January 8, 15, 22 & 29 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675
FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring Grumpy Monkey 11am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; 281-293-8699; Barnes & Noble, The Centre in Copperfield; bn.com; 281-861-6842
FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592
FREE Video Game Club 3:30pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 January 6, 13 & 27 Cheap Skate Nights 5pm; $15 for two people or $8 per person. Includes tax and skate rental.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 January 6 FREE Winter Wonder -Small Fries 11:30am; Come join the winter sensory fun!; McDonalds of Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-623-0210 FREE Winter Hat -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; Weather is still chilly, let’s make cut out a fun winter hat with a lot of unique details.; McDonald’s of Cinco Ranch Zoo Lights Sensory-Friendly Night 5:30pm; Guests can expect a smaller crowd, quieter music, limited flashing lights, and two designated quiet areas. Last entry at 9pm.; $14.95; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 January 7 – 12 Hello, Dolly! Hobby Center; houston. broadway.com January 7 FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 FREE Winter Hat -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; Weather is still chilly, let’s make cut out a fun winter hat with a lot of unique details.; McDonald’s of Seven Meadows January 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
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FREE Sunshine Baby Time 10:30am; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Preschool Explorers 11:15am; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Preschool Story Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Wednesday Wonders 4:45pm; 6-11 yrs; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 January 8 & 22 FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 January 8 FREE Winter Wonder -Small Fries 11:30am; Come join the winter sensory fun!; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net FREE Kids Craft 4:30pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE Winter Hat -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; Weather is still chilly, let’s make cut out a fun winter hat with a lot of unique details.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton January 9, 16, 23 & 30 FREE Toddler Time 10:30am; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE Toddler Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 January 9 FREE Winter Wonder -Small Fries 11:30am; Come join the winter sensory fun!; McDonald’s of Grand Morton; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR January 9 FREE After-School Break: Let’s Make a Scene 4:30pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE Teen Time 4:30pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Winter Hat -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; Weather is still chilly, let’s make cut out a fun winter hat with a lot of unique details.; McDonald’s of Spring Green FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green: Spider-Main: Into the Spider-Verse 7pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 January 10 & 24 Open Gym 7pm; Kiddos run jump and play through 4 hours of FUN! Pre-Register Online - $16.00 (closes 24 hr. prior to start of event). Register at the Door - $20.00 (cash or check only); Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 January 10 FREE Winter Wonder -Small Fries 11:30am; Come join the winter sensory fun!; McDonald’s of Cinco Ranch; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Preschool Picassos 1:30pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 Parent’s Survival Night 6pm; $32 Members, $37 Nonmembers; The Little Gym of Katy; tlgkatytx.com; 281-347-1400 January 11 FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring The Return of Thelma the Unicorn 11am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; 281-293-8699; Barnes & Noble, The Centre in Copperfield; bn.com; 281-861-6842
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FREE Escape This Bookstore! Event 2pm; Decide your destiny by solving puzzles and riddles to pass each challenge and get to the next adventure! For ages 8-12.; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; 281-2938699; Barnes & Noble, The Centre in Copperfield; bn.com; 281-861-6842
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January 13 FREE Honoring Dr. King -Small Fries 11:30am; We will be introducing the themes of peace and equality through art.; McDonalds of Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-623-0210 FREE Ice Skating Fun -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; Kiddos will get to create their costume unique ice skates.; McDonald’s of Cinco Ranch FREE STEMtastic Story Time 6:30pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 January 14 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Join our friends from Preferred Urgent Care Katy-Cinco Ranch and create a rocking penguin to roll in the new year. Plus, sparkle dough, singing, dancing & story time.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a. com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Ice Skating Fun -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; Kiddos will get to create their costume unique ice skates.; McDonald’s of Seven Meadows FREE Family Night 5pm; Join us for games of Bingo and chances to win Chick-fil-A treats and prizes. Plus, kids dressed in PJs will receive a FREE 4-ct Chick-n-Minis entree. Complimentary balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown!; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 January 15 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Join our friends from Preferred Urgent Care Katy-Cinco Ranch and create a rocking penguin to roll in the new year. Plus, sparkle dough, singing, dancing & story time.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/ masonroad; 281-579-9460
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FREE Anime Club 6pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 January 16 FREE Honoring Dr. King -Small Fries 11:30am; We will be introducing the themes of peace and equality through art.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Pokémon Club 4:30pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE Ice Skating Fun -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; Kiddos will get to create their costume unique ice skates.; McDonald’s of Spring Green FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green: Sixteen Candles 7pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 January 17 Preschool Play Date 9am; Each play date has a theme and all kiddos and dress for the fun! Activities will include parachute, games, dress up, story time, craft, open gym, and MORE. Don’t forget to pack a lunch. Pre-Register Online $16.00 (closes 24 hr. prior to start of event). Register at the Door - $20.00 (cash or check only); Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 FREE Honoring Dr. King -Small Fries 11:30am; We will be introducing the themes of peace and equality through art.; McDonalds of Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-623-0210
FREE After-School Break 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
Flip Flop Clinic 7pm; A two hour tumbling clinic that will include a warm up, basic tumbling, cross tumbling, standing back handsprings and back tucks, round off back handsprings, layouts, fulls and more. Pre-Register Online $20.00 (closes 24 hr. prior to start of event). Register at the Door - $25.00 (cash or check only); Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000
FREE Ice Skating Fun -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; Kiddos will get to create their costume unique ice skates.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton
January 18 FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring Nobody Hugs a Cactus 11am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; bn.com; 281-293-8699
FREE Honoring Dr. King -Small Fries 11:30am; We will be introducing the themes of peace and equality through art.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR January 18 FREE Bilingual Story Time 3:30pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 January 20 FREE Story Time on The Green 10am; The session is geared for children from 1 month to 8 years of age.; Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com FREE Kid Inventors -Small Fries 11:30am; Our small fries friends will flex their creative muscles to create unique inventions in celebration of National Kid Inventors Day.; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Peaceful World -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; The kiddos will get to put together our Planet Earth. It shows that we can all come together and make this world a much better place. (Happy Martin Luther King Day.); McDonald’s of Cinco Ranch January 21 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Craft a wearable crown and explore the art of dance with Allegro West Academy of Dance! Plus, sparkle dough, singing, dancing & story time!; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/ cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Peaceful World -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; The kiddos will get to put together our Planet Earth. It shows that we can all come together and make this world a much better place.; McDonald’s of Seven Meadows
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January 22 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Craft a wearable crown and explore the art of dance with Allegro West Academy of Dance! Plus, sparkle dough, singing, dancing & story time!; Chickfil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/ masonroad; 281-579-9460 FREE Kid Inventors -Small Fries 11:30am-12:30pm; Our small fries friends will flex their creative muscles to create unique inventions in celebration of National Kid Inventors Day.; FREE; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net FREE Peaceful World -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; The kiddos will get to put together our Planet Earth. It shows that we can all come together and make this world a much better place.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton January 23 FREE Kid Inventors -Small Fries 11:30am; Our small fries friends will flex their creative muscles to create unique inventions in celebration of National Kid Inventors Day.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Teen Anime Club 4:30pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Peaceful World -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; The kiddos will get to put together our Planet Earth. It shows that we can all come together and make this world a much better place.; McDonald’s of Spring Green
Special Needs Family Night 5pm; Everyone must wear socks.; Bouncin’ Bears; bouncinbearstexas.com; 281-257-9696
FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green: Pokémon Detective Pikachu 7pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
FREE Family Night 5pm; Create snow-like slime and add toppings from the sundae bar to your FREE cup of Icedream. Plus, complimentary balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown!; Chickfil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/ masonroad; 281-579-9460
January 24 FREE Kid Inventors -Small Fries 11:30am; Our small fries friends will flex their creative muscles to create unique inventions in celebration of National Kid Inventors Day.; McDonald’s of Cinco Ranch; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800
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January 25 – 26 Spring Katy Home & Garden Show 10am-6pm; Join us for a spectacular weekend this spring to learn how to turn your design wonders into a dream home. Hundreds of home design, renovation and trend-setting experts can help guide your wishes into reality. $7 for adults. Kids 12 and under are FREE.; katyhomeandgardenshow.com; 832-392-0165 January 25 Monster Jam NRG Stadium; ticketmaster.com Used 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 FREE CPR & AED Training 10:30am & 1pm; This family and friends CPR course is free for anyone who wants to learn CPR but are not required to obtain a certification card. It is ideal for parents, grandparents, caregivers and students. You will receive a certificate of participation once you complete the 2-hour course. For ages 12 and up. Registration is required.; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring How to Catch a Dragon 11am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; bn.com; 281-293-8699; Barnes & Noble, The Centre in Copperfield; bn.com; 281-861-6842 FREE Creative Connection 2:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Sunshine Baby Time 3:30pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $25 Members, $30 Non-members; The Little Gym of Houston-Copperfield; tlghoustoncopperfieldtx.com; 281-859-3939
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR January 27 FREE Penguin Party -Small Fries 11:30am; We are learning all about penguins for National Penguin Awareness Day.; McDonalds of Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-623-0210 FREE Minecraft Monday 4:30pm; Register online.; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Beautiful Bird -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; The kiddos will convert a simple paper plate into a beautiful bird. They will be able to display their bird at home to cheer up the winter scenery.; McDonald’s of Cinco Ranch FREE Family Night 5pm; Compete in fun games and make a football craft to cheer on your team. Plus, complimentary balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chick-fil-A Katy Green; chick-fil-a.com//katygreen; 281-578-7171 January 28 - February 2 The Band’s Visit Hobby Center; houston.broadway.com January 28 Little People’s School 2020/2021 Registration Begins Little People’s School is a part-time preschool for ages 15 months-5 years. Call or email dpool@katyfirst.org for more information.; Katy First United Methodist Church; katyfirst.org/lps; 281-391-6577 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Join Service First Automotive in crafting a personalized car, while moms enjoy a free informative car clinic. Plus, sparkle dough, singing, dancing & story time!; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/ cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Beautiful Bird -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; The kiddos will convert a simple paper plate into a beautiful bird. They will be able to display their bird at home to cheer up the winter scenery.; McDonald’s of Seven Meadows January 29 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Join Service First Automotive in crafting a personalized car, while moms enjoy a free informative car clinic. Plus, sparkle dough, singing, dancing & story time!; Chickfil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/ masonroad; 281-579-9460
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FREE Penguin Party -Small Fries 11:30am; We are learning all about penguins for National Penguin Awareness Day.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net FREE Puppet Palooza 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Beautiful World -McFamily Fun Night 5pm-7pm; The kiddos will convert a simple paper plate into a beautiful bird. They will be able to display their bird at home to cheer up the winter scenery. ; McDonald’s of Grand Morton January 30 FREE Penguin Party -Small Fries 11:30am; We are learning all about penguins for National Penguin Awareness Day.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Beautiful Bird -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; The kiddos will convert a simple paper plate into a beautiful bird. They will be able to display their bird at home to cheer up the winter scenery.; McDonald’s of Spring Green FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green: Footloose 7pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 January 31 Preschool Play Date 9am; Each play date has a theme and all kiddos and dress for the fun! Activities will include parachute, games, dress up, story time, craft, open gym, and MORE. Don’t forget to pack a lunch. Pre-Register Online $16.00 (closes 24 hr. prior to start of event). Register at the Door - $20.00 (cash or check only); Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 FREE Penguin Party -Small Fries 11:30am; We are learning all about penguins for National Penguin Awareness Day.; McDonald’s of Cinco Ranch; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800
Ongoing Events FREE Weekly Story Times
MONDAYS Baby Story Time 10:30am; Katy Branch Library
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TUESDAYS Infant Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Maud Marks Branch Library
* Please contact library for details as some require advanced tickets. Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
Mother Goose Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675
Toddler Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library
Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885
Toddler Time 10:30am; Katy Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Katherine Tyra Branch Library Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library
WEDNESDAYS Preschool Story Time 10am; Katy Budget Books, 870 S. Mason.; katybooks.com; 281-578-7770
THURSDAYS Totally Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Maud Marks Branch Library
SATURDAYS Lily’s Library Tales 11am; Story time with Lily, a certified therapy dog!; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek
Other Weekly Events
TUESDAYS FREE Stories & Play 2pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library FREE Anime Club 4:30pm; Katy Branch Library
THURSDAYS FREE General Admission Thursdays to Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 10am; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; mfah.org; 713-639-7300 FREE Thursdays at the Houston Museum of Natural Science 2pm-5pm; Free admission to permanent exhibits only.; Houston Museum of Natural Science; hmns.org; 713-639-4629 FREE Family Thursday at The Health Museum 2pm-7pm; The Health Museum; thehealthmuseum.org; 713-521-1515 FREE Family Night Thursdays at the Children’s Museum of Houston 5pm-8pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
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-7pm; 1603 N. Westgreen Blvd; 281-578-0086 JCI Grill Mondays; Kids meal $.99 after 4pm; 740 S. Mason Rd; 281-395-4555 Fuddrucker’s Mondays; $1.99 kids meal 4pmclose; 12 yrs & under; 24033 Cinco Ranch Blvd; 281-712-8027 Fuddrucker’s Mondays; $1.99 kids meal 4pmclose; 12 yrs & under; 25407 Bell Patna; 281-644-7616 Denny’s Tuesdays & Saturdays; Kids 10 yrs & under eat free from 4pm-10 pm; Multiple locations; dennys.com La Finca Wednesdays; Kids 10 yrs & under eat free after 3pm; 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 for $1.99 after 5pm; 20940 Katy Fwy; 281-578-8785
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