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June 1 – 2 FREE Kick-off to Summer Pet Adoption Days at CAP 11am-6pm; All of our furry friend’s adoptions are FEE WAIVED. All adoption applications are subject to approval. Learn more at cap4pets.org.; CAP Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center; cap4pets.org; 281-497-0591 June 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 26 & 29 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 June 1 & 15 Open Gym 7pm; Free time for students and non-students to work on any skills or events they would like to have extra time on. Swinging on the bars, jumping on the trampolines or just hanging out with friends. Parents...enjoy a night out. 3 (potty trained)-14 yrs Pre-register online $16, at the door $20.; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 June 1 Mommy Mingle Come and enjoy free coffee and breakfast snacks on us (while supplies last) and meet other mommies from your part of town. Bring your little ones for awesome playtime to Tot*Spot our exclusive exhibit for children 35 months and under. Daddies, nannies, and caretakers are welcome too! The event is included with general admission.; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800 FREE National Cancer Survivor’s Day Event 11am-1pm; Free barbeque, Live band, Line dancing; Houston Methodist West Hospital, 18500 Katy Freeway, Sky Plaza 3rd floor; fulshearareachamber.com FREE Flashback Friday Teen Movie: Jaws 3pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $35 Non-members; The Little Gym of Katy; tlgkatytx.com; 281-347-1400 FREE Sizzling Summer Dance 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com June 2 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Your child can build a vintage General Motors-style wooden car to put on display or take for ride with no particular
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play to go Once it is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers.; 5-12 yrs; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com Black Panther Day 10am-6pm; Celebrate Black Panther Day at the Children’s Museum of Houston with T’Challa, the King of Wakanda, himself! Bring your camera or get your phone ready for this special photo opp during our Super Powered Summer!; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring Oh, the Place You’ll Go! 11am; At Your Local Barnes and Noble Store; bn.com FREE Accordion Kings & Queens 7pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com June 3 FREE Dance India! A Universal Language 7:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com June 4, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25, 27 & 28 Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse 9am; Ten fun films for kids! $5 for ten movies or $1 per show.; Cinemark Memorial City Mall 16; cinemark.com/clubhouse; 713-467-9749 June 4 FREE Summer Reading Program: Marsha’s Petting Zoo 1:30pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Teen Summer Program: Karaoke 2:30pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Splashway Waterpark & Campgrounds: Join us as we play in a giant foam pit, make a fan to cool you off and enter to win Splashway admission tickets! Kids dressed in Luau attire will receive a FREE Nuggets Kids Meal (4-count). Don’t forget your swimsuit and towel!; Chick-fil-A Katy Green; chick-fil-a.com// katygreen; 281-578-7171 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Splash into Summer: Create your very own splash ball to help you keep cool all summer. Sparkle dough, singing, dancing and story time to follow.; Chickfil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a. com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Storybook Opera 2:30pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE Summer Reading KickOff 3pm; To help you get into the groove of things, you can create
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a personalized harmonica.; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE School-Age Programs: Adventures in Storyland 3pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE McFamily Fun Night Under the Sea 5pm-7pm; We will create our own under the seascape using paper plates and other fun colorful materials.; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Splashway Waterpark & Campgrounds: Join us as we play in a giant foam pit, make a fan to cool you off and enter to win Splashway admission tickets! Kids dressed in Luau attire will receive a FREE Nuggets Kids Meal (4-count). Don’t forget your swimsuit and towel!; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/ cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Sunset Story Time 6:30pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 June 6 – 8 FREE Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com June 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28 Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse 9am; Ten fun films for kids! $5 for ten movies or $1 per show.; Cinemark Katy 19 & XD; cinemark.com/clubhouse; 281-371-6008 June 6 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Splash into Summer: Create your very own splash ball to help you keep cool all summer. Sparkle dough, singing, dancing and story time to follow.; Chickfil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a. com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Summer Story Time 10am; 6 yrs & under; Memorial Lutheran Church Katy; mlckaty.com; 281-391-0171 Mommy Mingle Wednesday 10am-12pm; Bring your little ones to Tot*Spot (our exclusive exhibit for children 35 months and under) and mingle with other mommies during Mommy Mingle Wednesdays. Daddies, nannies, and caretakers are welcome, too! Plus, enjoy free coffee and snacks on us (while supplies last).; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE School-Age Programs: Captain Haggis’ Pirate Adventure with DJ Jeffrey 2pm & 3pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR June 6 FREE McFamily Fun Night - Under the Sea 5pm; We will create our own under the seascape using paper plates and other fun colorful materials.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Splashway Waterpark & Campgrounds: Join us as we play in a giant foam pit, make a fan to cool you off and enter to win Splashway admission tickets! Kids dressed in Luau attire will receive a FREE Nuggets Kids Meal (4-count). Don’t forget your swimsuit and towel!; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460 June 7 FREE Teen Summer Reading Program: 3D Printing with a Movie 3pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Middle School Program: Pizza & Games 3pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Middle School Program: Library Rocks! 3pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE Katy Branch Pokémon Club 4pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE Pokémon Club 4:30pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE McFamily Fun Night - Under the Sea 5pm; We will create our own under the seascape using paper plates and other fun colorful materials.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net
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FREE Friday Family Film 3pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 Flip Flop Clinic 7pm; 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. Pre-register $20, $25 at the door; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 Skills Clinic 7pm; 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 Katy Summer Nights 8pm; Movie and more.; Katy City Park; cityofkaty.com June 9 Hug Your Cat Day No time for cat naps! Prance your paws over to the Children’s Museum of Houston and celebrate furry feline friends during Hug Your Cat Day! Special Events: What’s Up Squishy Cat? Make the purr-fect squishy cat companion to take home.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring Incredibles 2: Sweet Dreams, Jack-Jack 11am; At Your Local Barnes and Noble Store; bn.com FREE Summer Neighborhood Concert presented by The Houston Symphony 7:30pm; Cinco Ranch High School; houstonsymphony.org
June 8 – 9 FREE Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
June 11 FREE Summer Reading Program: Puppet Pizzazz 1:30pm & 3pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592
June 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 29 & 30 FREE Live Music @ Central Green 7:45pm; Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com
FREE Teen/Tween Program: Tile Coaster Art 2:30pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509
June 8 Jake The Pirate Join Jake the Pirate as he takes a break from the pirate life in Kidtropolis for story time. Then, stick around to meet Jake and snap a selfie with him! Event times: 1 and 2 p.m. *Story time will last the first 15 minutes of the hour with meet and greet to follow. *; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800
June 12 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Foam Paint Printing: Start the summer with messy foam paint as we create paper swirl-printed flowers. Sparkle dough, singing, dancing and story time to follow.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114
FREE Family Movie Day 1:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
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FREE HPL Summer Reading: Bubbly! Sky the Clown 10:30am; Bubbly! Sky the Clown Craft: Safety Pin Jewelry - Create unique jewelry using beads and safety pins.; Discovery Green in Downtown
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FUN -TIME CALEN DAR June 14 FREE Teen Summer Reading Program: Make Your Own Instrument 3pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Middle School Program: PopRocks Science 3pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Middle School Program: Drawing Academy 3pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE McFamily Fun Night - A Tie for Dad 5pm-7pm; Just like daddy, these fun ties will look great after we decorate them!! 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 June 15 – 17 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert Jones Hall; houstonsymphony.org; 713-224-7575 June 15 – 16 FREE the Lilies of the Field 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com June 15 City of Brookshire Youth Summit & Gospel Extravaganza 10am; Youth Summit 10am-2pm and Gospel Extravaganza 7pm; Brookshire Convention Center, 4027 5th St.; brookshiretexas.org FREE Flashback Friday Teen Movie: Back to the Future 3pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 June 16 City of Brookshire Juneteenth Festival 10am-8pm; Parade starts at 10am. Fun will continue at Hovas Park. Live entertainment, vendors, water slide, food, water park, mechanical bull ride and much more! Special guest: Leon Chavis and Tejano by Super Dragon.; Hovas Park; brookshiretexas.org FREE Father’s Day Story Time Featuring with My Daddy: A Book of Love and Family 11am; At Your Local Barnes and Noble Store; bn.com
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June 18 & 21 Star Wars Party 10am; This party is for kids who have graduated kindergarten through 4th grade in 2018. They’ll be making light sabers and Jabba the Hutt slime, having refreshments like Yoda Soda, and doing some Jedi training outside if weather permits. There is a registration fee of $15, which covers supplies and the book each child will go home with, Star Wars: Choose Your Destiny: A Han & Chewie Adventure.
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Space is limited. Register ASAP!!; Katy Budget Books, 2450 Fry Rd.; katybooks.com; 281-578-7770 June 18 FREE Summer Reading Program: Literacy Through Photography 1:30pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Teen/Tween Program: Anime Drawing with Bob Doll 2:30pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE Summer Reading Program: Literacy Through Photography 3pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 June 19 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Playnation Preschool Playhouse: Formerly Kingdom and Wheels, the newly updated Playnation Katy will join us for crafts and giveaways! Sparkle dough, singing, dancing and story time to follow.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a. com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE HPL Summer Reading: Storybook Character/Tale of Peter Rabbit 10:30am; Craft: Paracord Bracelet - Knot paracord into an intricate bracelet and prepare for the zombie apocalypse.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 FREE Juggler Wink Danenberg 2:30pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE School-Age Programs: Cool Chemistry! 3pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE Summer Fun Program: Coastle Water Safety 3pm & 4pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE McFamily Fun Night - Jelly Fish Fun; 5pm-7pm; These fun, bright, jelly fish won’t sting us! But, they are extremely fun to make. 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; Kingdom and Wheels: Formerly Kingdom and Wheels, the newly updated Playnation Katy will join us for a crown craft, dancing with Leo the Lion and giveaways! 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 Sunset Story Time 6:30pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592
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FUN -TIME CALEN DAR June 19 FREE A Gulf Coast Juneteenth 7:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com June 20 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Playnation Preschool Playhouse: Formerly Kingdom and Wheels, the newly updated Playnation Katy will join us for crafts and giveaways! Sparkle dough, singing, dancing and story time to follow.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/ masonroad; 281-579-9460 FREE Summer Story Time 10am; 6 yrs & under; Memorial Lutheran Church Katy; mlckaty.com; 281-391-0171 FREE School-Age Programs: Show of Wonders with Professor Hughdini 2pm & 3pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE McFamily Fun Night - Jelly Fish Fun 5pm-7pm; These fun, bright, jelly fish won’t sting us! But, they are extremely fun to make. 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; Kingdom and Wheels: Formerly Kingdom and Wheels, the newly updated Playnation Katy will join us for a crown craft, dancing with Leo the Lion and giveaways! Plus, complimentary balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chickfil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460 June 21 FREE Teen Summer Reading Program: DIY Guitar Picks 3pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Middle School Program: Giant Jenga 3pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Middle School Program: Repurposed Puppetry 3pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675
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FREE McFamily Fun Night - Jelly Fish Fun 5pm-7pm; These fun, bright, jelly fish won’t sting us! But, they are extremely fun to make. 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
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June 22 – 23 FREE ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com June 22 Story Time With Tinker Bell Join everyone’s favorite fairy, Tinker Bell, as she flutters her way to Kidtropolis for story time. Then, stick around to meet and snap a selfie with her! Event times: 1 and 2 p.m. *Story time will last the first 15 minutes of the hour with meet and greet to follow. *; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800 FREE Family Movie Day 1:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Friday Family Film 3pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 June 23 FREE Para los Ninos Story Time 10:30am; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring Jurassic Park Little Golden Book 11am; At Your Local Barnes and Noble Store; bn.com FREE Family Story Time 2pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green: Despicable Me 3 (PG) 2017, 90 min. CC Spanish 8:30pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 June 25 – 28 Computer Tech Camp 9am; 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 June 25 – 26 FREE Houston Young Artists Concert 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com June 25 FREE Teen/Tween Program: Lego Challenge 2:30pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl. net; 281-391-3509 FREE Makey Makey Guitar 4pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885
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FUN -TIME CALEN DAR June 26 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Cow Mask Masquerade: Get ready for Cow Appreciation Day by creating your own cow mask and creative cow slogan sign! Then, on Tuesday, July 10 (6am-7pm) dress like a cow to receive a FREE entre. Visit cowappreciationday.com for more details.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Summer Reading Program: Books Alive: Nasty Gnarlies 1:30pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Geebo the Clown 2:30pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE School-Age Programs: Barnyard Round-Up! 3pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE McFamily Fun Night Summer Begins with Ice Cream 5pm-7pm; We can make our favorite ice creams cones with imagination and cool 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; Cow Clinic: Get your herd ready for Cow Appreciation Day! Bring a t-shirt and we’ll supply the black paint for spots. Then, on Tuesday, July 10 (6am-7pm) dress like a cow to receive a FREE entre. Visit cowappreciationday.com for more details.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 June 27 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Cow Mask Masquerade: Get ready for Cow Appreciation Day by creating your own cow mask and creative cow slogan sign! Then, on Tuesday, July 10 (6am-7pm) dress like a cow to receive a FREE entree. Visit cowappreciationday.com for more details.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chickfil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460 FREE Summer Story Time 10am; 6 yrs & under; Memorial Lutheran Church Katy; mlckaty.com; 281-391-0171 FREE School-Age Programs: To the Moon & Beyond with a NASA Solar System Ambassador 2pm & 3pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
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cones!!; McDonald’s of Grand Morton; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Cow Clinic: Get your herd ready for Cow Appreciation Day! Bring a t-shirt and we’ll supply the black paint for spots. Then, on Tuesday, July 10 (6am-7pm) dress like a cow to receive a FREE entree. Visit cowappreciationday.com for more details.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chickfil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460 June 28 FREE Teen Summer Reading Program: Asian Drama Rocks 3pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Middle School Program: Guitar Hero Party 3pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Middle School Program: Art in Oils 3pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE McFamily Fun Night Summer Begins with Ice Cream 5pm-7pm; We can make our favorite ice creams cones with imagination and cool 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 June 29 – 30 FREE ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com June 29 FREE Flashback Friday Teen Movie: Ghostbusters 3pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 Kid’s Night at CAP 6:30pm-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. Limit of 50 kids. Please register your child online.; CAP Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption Center; cap4pets.org; 281-497-0591 June 30 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 Father’s Day Story Time Featuring Pete the Kitty and the Groovy Playdate 11am; At Your Local Barnes and Noble Store; bn.com FREE Instrument Petting Zoo 2pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885
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Ongoing Events 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 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 Monday-Friday.; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885
FREE Weekly Story Times
MONDAYS
Baby Time 10:15am; Katy Branch Library
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Infant Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; 3-17 months; Maud Marks Branch Library Mother Goose Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library
THURSDAYS
FREE Thursday Concerts 7pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
FRIDAYS
Toddler Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library
FREE Family Film Festival 1pm; Maud Marks Branch Library
Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek
SATURDAYS
Preschool Story Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library
WEDNESDAYS
Preschool Story Time 10am; Songs, snacks, activities and, of course, stories.; Katy Budget Books, 2450 Fry Rd.; katybooks.com; 281-578-7770 Preschool Story Time 10:15am; 3-5 yrs; Maud Marks Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library Infant Story Time 10:30am; Katherine Tyra Branch Library@ Bear Creek Community Story Time 2:30pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek
THURSDAYS
Preschool Story Time 10:15am & 11am; 3-6 yrs; Katy Branch Library Totally Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; 18-36 months; Maud Marks Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am & 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library Toddler Time 10:30am; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek
SATURDAYS Story Time 11am; At Your Local Barnes and Noble Store; bn.com
Other Weekly Events
TUESDAYS
FREE Stories & Play 2pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library FREE Anime Club 4pm; Katy Branch Library FREE Chess Wars 4:45pm; Maud Marks Branch Library
FREE STEM Saturdays 12:30pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
SUNDAYS
FREE Sunday’s in the Park 2pm; Visit our resident art cart, “Rocket Dog”, for fun games.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 * 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 4pmclose; 12 yrs & under; 24033 Cinco Ranch Blvd; 281-712-8027 Fuddrucker’s Mondays; $.99 kids meal 4pmclose; 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
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