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July 1 - September 3 Chill Out at the Houston Zoo Stay cool all summer long as TXU Energy presents Chill Out at the Houston Zoo! Many Frosty Indoor Facilities and be sure to also cool off at the TXU Energy fan stations throughout the Zoo and splash into the Kathrine McGovern Water Play Park.; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 Big Bugs at the Houston Zoo All summer long, you can see bugs unlike ever before - up to 60 times larger than their normal size.; $22.95-$19.95 includes Zoo admission; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 Evening Chill at the Houston Zoo 9:00am; Every Friday & Saturday night the Houston Zoo is once again staying open late, so you can enjoy the animals in the cooler evening weather. Guests can enjoy added music and fun family activities that are sure to entertain kids and adults alike. Save $4 after 4pm. We’re open even later for our outdoor movie nights on July 13, 14, 27 & 28. Movie starts at 8:45pm.; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 July 1 Independence Day Celebration 12:00pm; Live music by Al Mesa and lots of activities for kids in the Gray Expo that will include face painting, balloon artists for kids, and free American Flags for the first 1,000 guests.; $4 parking; Traders Village; tradersvillage.com/houston Fulshear FREEdom Fest: Red, White & Boogie 6:00pm; Live music, children’s area, vendor booths, food trucks, fun & games, and fireworks show.; Downtown Fulshear; fulshearareachamber.com; 832-600-3221 July 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26 & 30 Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse 9:00am; Ten fun films for kids! $5 for ten movies or $1 per show.; Cinemark Memorial City Mall 16; cinemark.com/ clubhouse; 713-467-9749 July 2 FREE Summer Reading Program: Learn to Hip Hop 1:30pm & 3pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 July 3, 10, 17 & 24 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 FREE Stories & Play 2:00pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
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FREE Pajama Night Story Time 7:00pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE School-Age Programs 3:00pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 July 3 & 17 FREE Summer Fun Program: Movie Singalong 3:00pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 July 3 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Festive Fourth: Come enjoy a red, white and blue star-spangled morning craft time! Sparkle dough, singing, dancing and story time to follow.; Chickfil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a. com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Frozen Singalong 2:30pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE McFamily Fun Night Red, White, And Blue Wreaths 5:00pm; Let’s get in the Independence Day spirit with these patriotic wreaths. Don’t forget our stars. Along with the craft we will have face painting, coloring sheets, balloons, $1.99 Happy Meals, and free kiddie cones!!; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Celebrate Fourth of July: Let Freedom Ring! Come make a fun firework craft to celebrate 4th of July. Plus, complimentary balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 July 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse 9:00am; Ten fun films for kids! $5 for ten movies or $1 per show.; Cinemark Katy 19 & XD; cinemark.com/clubhouse; 281-371-6008 July 4 Kidpendence Day Before rockets glare and fireworks are in the air, join Captain America and the Founding Fathers and exercise your right to be a kid as long as possible with some good ole American fun. Stick around for our indoor parade. Don’t forget to wear red, white and blue.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE the Katy FREEdom Celebration 9:00am; There will be plenty of activities hosted by the Katy Fire Department, and Katy Parks & Recreation Department.; City of Katy complex between the Katy
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Fire Department and VFW Park; cityofkaty.com FREEdom Over Texas 4:00pm; Live music acts and spectacular fireworks.; Eleanor Tinsley and Sam Houston Parks; houstontx.gov/july4 Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular 7:00pm; Live music and fireworks show. Parking is $10 in all CityCentre garages beginning at 4pm.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 FREE the Katy FREEdom Celebration 8:00pm; Fireworks and music.; Area near Typhoon Texas and Katy Mills Mall; cityofkaty.com FREE ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights: Star Spangled Salute 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com July 5, 11 & 12 Dancer’s Day Out 10:00am; 4 hours of Dancing Fun! Students & non-students, boys & girls, Ages 3 (pottytrained) & up. Don’t forget to pack a lunch. $16 per kiddo online registration and closes 24 hours prior to the start of the event. $20 cash or check only at the door.; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwooddance.com; 281-347-2000 July 5 FREE McFamily Fun Night Red, White, And Blue Wreaths 5:00pm; Let’s get in the Independence Day spirit with these patriotic wreaths. Don’t forget our stars. Along with the craft we will have face painting, coloring sheets, balloons, $1.99 Happy Meals, and free kiddie cones!!; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net July 6, 10, 13, 24, 27 & 31 Parent’s Day Out 9:00am; 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 July 6 & 20 FREE Friday Family Film 3:00pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 July 6 FREE Family Movie Day 1:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Summer Movie Sing-along: The Greatest Showman 3:00pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR July 6 Flip Flop Clinic 7:00pm-9:00pm; Warm up, basic tumbling, cross tumbling, standing back-handsprings and back-tucks, round-off back-handsprings, layouts, fulls and more. Open to Students & Nonstudents 6-18 yrs. Pre-register $20, $25 at the door; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 Skills Clinic 7:00pm; 2-hour Gymnastics Clinic Beginner to Advanced. $20 per Kiddo. Online Registration Closes 24 Hours Prior to the Start of the Event. You can still Register at the Door - $25 Cash or Check Only. Students & Non-Students, Boys & Girls, Ages 6 & Up; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 FREE Live Music -The Anthony Pitt Trio 7:45pm; Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com July 7 Tana batá Japanese Star Festival Celebrate the annual gettogether of Japan’s iconic star-crossed lovers with storytelling, dances and cultural activities.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9:00am; Reel in the summer fun in our hands-on workshop where you and your child can build a fishing game while tackling educational and developmental skills. Once your fishing game is built, you and your child can decorate it with paint and stickers. Recommended Ages: 5-12.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com July 9 FREE Summer Reading Program: Mark Shelton: Percussion 1:30pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Water Slide with Smile Doctors Braces by Forrest Orthodontics: Grab your bathing suit and towel and join us for an evening of fun on an inflatable water slide! Complimentary balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chick-fil-A Katy Green; chickfil-a.com//katygreen; 281-578-7171 July 10 – 15 FREE All Shook Up 8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com July 10 Cow Appreciation Day Dress like a cow and get free food; All Houston Area Chick-fil-A’s
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FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Water Slide with Smile Doctors Braces by Forrest Orthodontics: Grab your bathing suit and towel and join us for a morning of fun on an inflatable water slide!
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Plus, we’ll have crafts, sparkle dough, singing, dancing and story time.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a. com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Zine Express 1:00pm; Learn how to create a zine of your own. Register online or call library.; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Meet Orbit 2:30pm; Tickets required.; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE School-Age Programs 3:00pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE Summer Fun Program: Brazos Bend Wildlife Program 3:00pm & 4pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE McFamily Fun Night - Shark Attack 5:00pm; It’s beach time, watch out for the sharks in the ocean. We are going to make the fun type of sharks!! Along with the craft we will have face painting, coloring sheets, balloons, $1.99 Happy Meals, and free kiddie cones!!; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Water Slide with Smile Doctors Braces by Forrest Orthodontics: Grab your bathing suit and towel and join us for an evening of fun on an inflatable water slide! Complimentary balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 July 11, 18 & 25 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE Infant Story Time 10:30am; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Preschool Story Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE School-Age Programs 2:00pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Community Story Time 2:30pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE School-Age Programs 3:00pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
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July 11, 24 & 25 FREE Community Health Fair 2:30pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 July 11 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Water Slide with Smile Doctors Braces by Forrest Orthodontics: Grab your bathing suit and towel and join us for a morning of fun on an inflatable water slide! Plus, we’ll have crafts, sparkle dough, singing, dancing and story time.; 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 FREE McFamily Fun Night - Shark Attack 5:00pm; It’s beach time, watch out for the sharks in the ocean. We are going to make the fun type of sharks!! Along with the craft we will have face painting, coloring sheets, balloons, $1.99 Happy Meals, and free kiddie cones!!; McDonald’s of Grand Morton; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Water Slide with Smile Doctors Braces by Forrest Orthodontics: Grab your bathing suit and towel, and join us for an evening of fun on an inflatable water slide! Complimentary balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chickfil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460 FREE Moonlight Movies 9:00pm; Grab your blankets and join us in the plaza for The Sandlot.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 July 12 – 22 Marvel Universe Live! NRG Stadium; ticketmaster.com July 12 FREE Teen Summer Reading Program: Rock & Unlock Escape Room 3:00pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE McFamily Fun Night - Hand Print Ice Cream Cones 5:00pm; These cute paper cones will make an example of a perfect treat. Along with the craft we will have face painting, coloring sheets, balloons, $1.99 Happy Meals, and free kiddie cones!!; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net July 13 – 14 FREE Sugarcreek Montessori Open House 13th 2pm-5pm; 14th 10am-4pm Sugarcreek Montessori Katy; sugarcreekmontessori.com; 281-693-7267
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR July 13 & 27 Open Gym 7:00pm; 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 July 13 FREE Flashback Friday Teen Movie 3:00pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE Live Music -Tx Roc 7:45pm; Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com FREE Katy Summer Nights 8:00pm; Katy City Park; cityofkaty.com July 14 Dog Days of Summer Learn about vet medicine and pet ownership with Banfield and therapy dog. And take home a lifetime friend as pet rescue agencies will be on site for pet adoptions.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Live Music -Jason V Chapman featuring Cally Moudry 7:45pm; Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com July 16 FREE Summer Reading Program: Hampstead Theatre presents Treasure Island 1:30pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 July 17 – 22 Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies, The Phantom Returns Hobby Center; houston.broadway.com July 17 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Luau with Kiddie Academy: Hula on over in your beach wear to splash and play in a tropical inflatable. Plus, make a craft, sing, dance, and play with sparkle dough. Don’t forget your towel!; Chickfil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/ cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Express Theatre’s Hilltop Festival for Children: FREEdom Train 11:00am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Texas Snakes & More 2:30pm; Tickets required.; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 Special Needs Family Night 5:00pm; Everyone must wear socks.; Bouncin’ Bears; bouncinbearstexas.com; 281-257-9696 FREE McFamily Fun Night - Hand Print Ice Cream Cones
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5:00pm; These cute paper cones will make an example of a perfect treat. Along with the craft we will have face painting, coloring sheets, balloons, $1.99 Happy Meals, and free kiddie cones!!; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Hawaiian Nights with Kiddie Academy: Hula on over in your beach wear to splash, bounce & slide on a tropical inflatable. Face painting and balloons by Sweet Honey the Clown. Don’t forget your towel!; Chickfil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/ cincoranch; 281-395-1114 July 18 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Luau with Kiddie Academy: Hula on over in your beach wear to splash and play in a tropical inflatable. Plus, make a craft, sing, dance, and play with sparkle dough. Don’t forget your towel!; Chickfil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/ masonroad; 281-579-9460 FREE Upcycled T-Shirts 2:00pm; Bring an old t-shirt and learn how to transform it into something new with a few simple no-sew techniques. Register online or call library.; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE “The Three Little Pigs” 2:00pm & 3:00pm; Free hand-stamp is available up to one hour prior to the program.; 1st-5th Grades; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE McFamily Fun Night - Hand Print Ice Cream Cones 5:00pm; These cute paper cones will make an example of a perfect treat. Along with the craft we will have face painting, coloring sheets, balloons, $1.99 Happy Meals, and free kiddie cones!!; McDonald’s of Grand Morton; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Hawaiian Nights with Kiddie Academy: Hula on over in your beach wear to splash, bounce & slide on a tropical inflatable. Face painting and balloons by Sweet Honey the Clown. Don’t forget your towel!; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/ masonroad; 281-579-9460 July 19 FREE Express Theatre’s Hilltop Festival for Children: Let’s Make A Play Today! 11:00am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Teen Summer Reading Program: Sound Wave Art 3:00pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Katy Branch Pokémon Club 4:00pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509
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FREE McFamily Fun Night - Hand Print Ice Cream Cones 5:00pm; These cute paper cones will make an example of a perfect treat. Along with the craft we will have face painting, coloring sheets, balloons, $1.99 Happy Meals, and free kiddie cones!!; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net July 20 FREE Parachute Play Time with Gymboree Play & Music 10:00am; A morning for toddlerfriendly fun.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 FREE Express Theatre’s Hilltop Festival for Children: The Adventures of Santa Claus 11:00am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Family Movie Day 1:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Sugarcreek Montessori Open House 2:00pm-5:00pm; Sugarcreek Montessori Fulshear; sugarcreekmontessori.com; 281-394-9797 FREE Live Music –Silverlight 7:45pm; Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com July 21 Panda-Monium Be hungry as a bear when you join our Panda cookie decorating interactive. Then, bear with your creativity during a Panda squishy toy interactive.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Chess Tournament 10:00am-4:30pm; Registration required.; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Sugarcreek Montessori Open House 10:00am-1:00pm; Sugarcreek Montessori Fulshear; sugarcreekmontessori.com; 281-394-9797 Maud Marks 25th Anniversary From Ranch to Branch Western Celebration 1:00pm-4:00pm; We will have square dancing, a country western band, crafts, games and more.; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Live Music -Kist By Grace 7:45pm; Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com July 23 – 26 Computer Tech Camp 9:00am; A computer hardware with an intro to coding summer camp for kids. We create HTML websites, break down and put together computers, and play fun games! *All camp materials are included in camp fee (toolkit, camp t-shirt, hardware, and
software); 7-14; 299; Country Inn & Suites; computertechcamp.com; 832-856-0081 July 23 FREE Summer Reading Program: Sound Science 1:30pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 July 24 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Hide and Seek Slime: What will you hide in your slime? Kids will love customizing their slime with fun add-ins to hunt for while they play. Sparkle dough, singing, dancing, and story time also available.; Chickfil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/ cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Libraries Rock and So Do Makey Makey Kits 1:00pm; A Makey Makey kit is an electronic invention tool and toy that allows users to connect everyday objects to computer programs. Elementary age kids are invited to learn more about the makey makey kits and bring drawings to “life.”; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE an Afternoon at the Movies – Sing 2:30pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE McFamily Fun Night - Happy Cloud 5:00pm; Kiddos will make their own colorful rainbow happy clouds, using googly eyes and other paper materials. Along with the craft we will have face painting, coloring sheets, balloons, $1.99 Happy Meals, and free kiddie cones!!; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Family Game Night: It’s time to break out the old school games for some quality family time. Check out a game from our Family Night table and play as long as you want! ¬Plus, complimentary balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE HPL Summer Reading: Moody Gardens: Treasure of the Rainforest 10:30pm; Join us as the Moody Gardens Road Show puts the life in wildlife with bio-facts, handson artifacts and more.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 July 25 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Hide and Seek Slime: What will you hide in your slime? Kids will love customizing their slime with fun add-ins to hunt for while they play. Sparkle dough, singing, dancing, and story time also available.; Chickfil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/ masonroad; 281-579-9460
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FUN -TIME CALEN DAR July 25 FREE McFamily Fun Night - Happy Cloud 5:00pm; Kiddos will make their own colorful rainbow happy clouds, using googly eyes and other paper materials. Along with the craft we will have face painting, coloring sheets, balloons, $1.99 Happy Meals, and free kiddie cones!!; McDonald’s of Grand Morton; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Family Game Night: It’s time to break out the old school games for some quality family time. Check out a game from our Family Night table and play as long as you want! ¬Plus, complimentary balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chickfil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460 July 26 FREE Teen Summer Reading Program: Dance to the Mystery Movie 3:00pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE McFamily Fun Night - Happy Cloud 5:00pm; Kiddos will make their own colorful rainbow happy clouds, using googly eyes and other paper materials. Along with the craft we will have face painting, coloring sheets, balloons, $1.99 Happy Meals, and free kiddie cones!!; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net July 27 FREE Flashback Friday Teen Movie 3:00pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 Kid’s Night at CAP Kids love animals and CAP loves kids! Our teen volunteers and CAP staff will entertain the first 50 kids that arrive at CAP from 6:30PM till 9:30PM. Kids 6 and up are welcome for a donation of $15 (or more if you’re inclined) per child. Animal themed FUN & games will keep the kiddos entertained and kid approved dinner is included. NO reservations required. Please visit cap4pets.org to register your child.; CAP Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center; cap4pets.org; 281-497-0591 July 28 Spider-Man Day and Web Sling Showdown Your friendly neighborhood SpiderMan will spin into gear for a special appearance at the Museum. Join artist Christian Navarrete for a comic book interactive. Plus, sign up on-site to duke it out in a Spider-Man inspired web sling shootout!; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
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Book Sale 10:00am-4:00pm; There is a large selection of hardback fiction and
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nonfiction, as well as children’s books and paperbacks.; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Para los Ninos Story Time 2:30pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 Parent’s Survival Night 7:15pm; $30 Members, $35 Nonmembers; The Little Gym of Katy; tlgkatytx.com; 281-347-1400 July 30 FREE Summer Reading Program: Pizza Party 1:30pm & 3pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 July 31 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Flubber Soap: Enjoy a morning of good clean fun when you make your own flubber soap to keep! Plus, sparkle dough, singing, dancing, and story time.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Wild Things Zoofari 2:30pm; Tickets required.; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE Summer Fun Program: Snakeman 3:00pm & 4:00pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE McFamily Fun Night Rainbow Fish 5:00pm; Rainbow fish, rainbow fish, swimming in the sea. Will you please share a scale with me? Along with the craft we will have face painting, coloring sheets, balloons, $1.99 Happy Meals, and free kiddie cones!!; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Camping Fun: Hike on over to Chick-fil-A to decorate your own tent craft, listen to campfire songs and enjoy a delicious Chocolate Chunk Cookie S’more. Plus, complimentary balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chickfil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/ cincoranch; 281-395-1114
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Summer Lovin’ Pet Adoption Days at CAP West Houston Subaru is generously sponsoring 50% off pet adoptions June 1st through August 31st. All adoption applications are subject to approval.; CAP Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center; cap4pets.org; 281-497-0591 FREE Summer Reading Adventure Choose any 4 books from the Summer Reading Adventure section in-store or online. Write about the books you’ve read in your Summer Reading Adventure Notebook. Show your completed notebook to a store associate to receive your free pencils and case.; Books A Million; booksamillion.com/readingadventure
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FUN -TIME CALEN DAR Ongoing Events Cont’d FREE 2018 Summer Reading Club Children from infancy through school age are invited to come to the library to read a lot of great books, see some exciting programs, and join in some fun activities to kick off a great summer. Participants may register at any Fort Bend County Library or online and have their own online page on which to record their books and reading time.; Fort Bend County Libraries; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-341-2677 FREE Middle School Summer Challenge Exciting free activities are planned, while area readers in grades 6-8 participate in the challenge by logging online the time they spend reading.; Fort Bend County Libraries; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-341-2677 FREE Kids Café 11:30am; Come hang out in our family-friendly kids area and have lunch (provided by the Houston Food Bank) each Monday-Friday.; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE Lunch Bunch 1pm; This is a special Summer Feeding program sponsored by the Houston Food Bank each MondayFriday.; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885
FREE Weekly Story Times
MONDAYS
Baby Time 10:15am; Katy Branch Library
TUESDAYS
Toddler Time 10:15am & 11am; 18 months3 yrs; Katy Branch Library Infant Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; 3-17 months; Maud Marks Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek
WEDNESDAYS
Summer Story Time 10:00am; 6 yrs & under; Memorial Lutheran Church Katy; mlckaty.com; 281-391-0171 Preschool Story Time 10am; Songs, snacks, activities and, of course, stories.; Katy Budget Books, 2450 Fry Rd.; katybooks.com; 281-578-7770
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Preschool Story Time 10:15am; 3-6 yrs; Katy Branch Library Totally Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; 18-36 months; Maud Marks Branch Library
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Other Weekly Events
THURSDAYS FREE Middle School Program 3:00pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library FREE Middle School Program 3:00pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library
FRIDAYS
FREE Family Film Festival 1pm; Maud Marks Branch Library
SATURDAYS FREE Lily’s Library Tales 11:00am; Katherine Tyra Branch Library * 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
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