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ST. PETERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Press Play 9am-12pm Ages: K-Completed 5th Grade | $30 per child 281-492-8031 • www.stpkaty.org JUNE 7 -10 HOLY COVENANT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Press Play Backyard or at Home Ages: 3 yrs -Completed 5th Grade | $10 per child 281-579-1200 • www.hckaty.org KATY’S FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Anchored 9am-Noon FREE Ages: Entering 1st-6th Grades 281-391-1100 • www.katysfirst.org JUNE 14 - 17 GRACE FELLOWSHIP UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Press Play 9am-Noon ONLINE ONLY FREE Ages: Completed K-5th Grades 281-646-1903 • www.whatisgrace.org/kidz CORNERSTONE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rocky Railway 9am-Noon FREE Ages: 4-10 yrs 281-579-1080 • www.cornerstonekaty.org
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PARKWAY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH WESTPARK & NORTH CAMPUS Press Play 6pm-8pm FREE Ages: Entering K- 5th Grades 832-222-9282 • www.parkwayfellowship.com JUNE 14 - 18 CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH Rocky Railway 9am-Noon FREE Ages: 4 yrs -Completed 5th Grade 281-492-2689 • www.cbchou.org
JUNE 28 - JULY 2 BEAR CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9am-Noon Ages: Entering K -Completed 5th Grades $20 per child, $50 max per family 281-463-2330 • www.bearcreekumc.org JULY 12 - 16 TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH Destination Dig 9am-Noon Ages: Completed K-6th Grades FREE 281-579-6724 • www.trinity-katy.org
JUNE 21 - 24 KINGSLAND BAPTIST CHURCH Staycation Bible School At Home VBS FREE Ages: Entering 1st-6th Grades 281-492-0785 • www.kingsland.org
JULY 19 - 22 SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH WEST CAMPUS Ellie & the Time Bandit 9am-Noon Ages: 5 yrs (as of 9/1/21)-Entering 3rd Grade VBX for 4th-5th graders FREE 713-365-3411 • www.second.org/west
JUNE 21 - 25 THE FOUNDRY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FRY ROAD CAMPUS Wilderness Escape 9am-Noon Ages: Completed K-6th Grades | $20 per child 713-937-9388 • www.foundrychurch.org
JULY 26 - 30 THE FELLOWSHIP AT CINCO RANCH Vacation Bible Xtreme 5:30pm-8:30pm Ages: Completed K-4th Grades $10 per child 281-395-3950 • www.thefellowship.org
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June is the month to celebrate Dads! Have a Daddy Date Night to have bonding time this month! See local places to go in this issue!
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Bombs Away!
Host a water balloon fight and eat bomb pop popsicles!
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Stargazing or cloud gazing
Find constellations in the stars or shapes in the clouds. Be creative and make up a story to go along with your shape.
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Chalk it up!
Create sidewalk chalk murals, hopscotch or funny walking path
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June 5th is Go Fishing Day
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Diy bird feeder
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June 8th is National Best Friends Day!
Free Fishing Day in Texas where you can fish without a license. Click here for more info!
June 6th is Yo-Yo Day!
Click here to learn tricks or make your own cardboard or bottle cap yo-yo!
All you need is a pine cone, peanut butter and bird seed! Smear, sprinke and hang from a tree!
Spend the day with your BFF’s playing games, doing crafts, or just hanging out having fun.
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Visit local library!
See our Family Friendly Events page for
library story times, crafts, virtual events and more!
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Rock On!
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Go berry picking!
Paint rocks and leave them around the community for others to find.
June 11th is MakE Life Beautiful Day
Take flowers to a neighbor or even your favorite clerk at the grocery store. Just do something… anything, to make life more beautiful for someone else.
Check out our list online of local farms to pick your own!
Video Time!
Make a silly video to share with your social media friends
Get a pen pal
Use your network of friends and family that live in other cities or states to find pen pals for your kids. If you aren’t comfortable giving out your address, you can always set up an email account they can use to exchange letters.
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Go on a shopping spree at the dollar store
Young kids love picking out their own toys. Give them each $5 to get 5 things they really love.
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Date Night with Daddy!
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There are plenty of hot spots around town to enjoy a cool tasty treat or you can DIY your own ice cream at home! Here’s a recipe for DIY Ice Cream in a Baggie! Ingredients 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup half-and-half 1 tablespoon white sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup ice cubes, or as needed 3 tablespoons ice cream rock salt Optional: chocolate or strawberry syrup, sprinkles or other toppings
Make Lemonade!
Have a lemonade stand and home baked cookies
Clean Up
Pick up some trash- go to a local park with gloves and bags, and clean up the mess others leave behind. This is a great way to teach your kids to respect their community and they will never be a litter-bug!
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Picnic
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You Name it!
Directions Pour sugar, milk, half-and-half and vanilla extract in a pint-size zipper bag; seal bag tightly, squish the ingredients to blend together. (additional option to add a squirt of strawberry or chocolate syrup in this step) In a gallon-size zipper bag put a scoop of ice, 3 tablespoons rock salt, and the pint-size bag with the milk mixure; seal tightly. Shake it, dance with it, toss it, jump up and down with it for 10 minutes until set. Remove small bag and wipe salt water off with clean towel before opening. Squeeze into a bowl and add desired toppings! Enjoy!
Go on a picnic at a local park, or have a teddy bear picnic at home!
Change everyone’s name for a day, and let them make up their own story to go with their new name!
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June 20th is Vanilla Shake Day
Shake it up and add your favorite candy or cookie crumbles for a topping!
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Hike or Bike
Explore the trails in your neck of the woods! Click Here for a list of local trails!
Pajama Day
Rainy day? No problem! Keep the pj’s on, watch movies, look at old pictures, tell family stories, read a book together.
Scream for Ice Cream
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Camp out in your house!
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Get wet!
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Go Barefoot All Day!
Pop a tent (or make one by hanging blankets over the dining table), make a pallet with blankets and pillows, and invite all the stuffed animals you can fit for an outdoor adventure indoors.
Jump in a pool, run in the sprinkler or play at a local splash pad! Check out our list online for splash pads and pools near you!
Open your own nail salon at home and paint everyone’s toe nails and then go barefoot all day. Don’t forget to paint the dog’s nails- they want to be pretty too!!
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Have fun with tongue twisters
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June 29th is Camera Day
see who can master the hardest ones.
Beach Day
Go to Galveston! Or lay out on beach towels, make beach parfaits and watch a family fun movie (Nemo, Moana, Teen Beach Movie, etc)
have a photo scavenger hunt!
Aloha!
Learn to say hello in 5 different languages.
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STEM & Educational PRIMROSE SCHOOLS ALL SUMMER!
At our Summer Adventure Club, children become engineers, artists, explorers & more as they discover the joys of design thinking, a fun and innovative way to learn. Engineering design challenges, experiments & themed activities await as children unlock new ways of thinking, all while having a blast!
www.PrimroseSchools.com Cinco Ranch 281-693-7711 Kelliwood 281-828-1600 North Mason Creek 281-492-7400 West Cinco Ranch 281-347-1212 Woodcreek Reserve 281-731-0099
THE GODDARD SCHOOL ALL SUMMER
Our summer camp curriculum incorporates STEAM learning into fun experiences for your child every day! We offer a range of programs and mini-camps to pique the interest of every child.
www.GoddardSchool.com Cinco Ranch Center 281-392-1912 Ranch Point 281-392-1200 Cinco Northwest 281-392-1133
SUGAR CREEK MONTESSORI
CHALLENGE ISLAND JUNE 7-11 | JUNE 28 - JULY 2 | JULY 5- 9 | JULY 19-23 Ages: 6-12 yrs | Full day: 9-4 pm $225.00 Half day: 9-1 pm $120.00 This Summer Set Sail for STEAM-tastic high seas adventure with Challenge Island Summer camps! Choose from an ocean of weekly themes such as Potions Master, Time Travelers, Crazy Scientist’s LAB, Mechanical Engineering, STEAM-tank Entrepreneur specials and so many more! Whatever floats your boat, Challenge Island has a perfect camp for you. Bon Voyage!
www.challenge-island.com/nwhouston-katy/ programs/summer-camps
BENEDICTINE TUTORS
JUNE 7 - 11, JUNE 14 - 18, JUNE 21 - 25, JUNE 28 - 2, JULY 5 - 9, JULY 12 - 16, JULY 19 - 23, JULY 26 - 30, AUG 2 - 6, AUG 9 - 13 Ages: 5 - 12
We offer both Full and Half Day Academic camps for students in grades K thru 8th to help give them the edge they need to succeed in the coming year! Math Mornings are a balance of learning new math concepts along with fun activities such as Coding, Robotics and Science Labs. English Afternoons consist of Reading and Spelling Labs as well as Writing Workshops.
www.benedictinetutors.com/katy-summer-camp
JUNE - AUGUST
The “camps” are offered in short 2 week sessions, or monthly. The Summer program includes field trips to museums, theater (plays), and other fun destinations. On campus visiting attractions such as a magic show, petting zoo, puppeteers and similar activities are also scheduled. Although the summer is a more relaxing environment for children, children still have opportunities to work with Montessori materials to continue learning academic skills. Using the Montessori approach, children explore and learn new skills or practice previously taught skills through fun and interesting themes. This program covers Language, Math, Science, Geography, Art & Craft and practical life experiences.
www.sugarcreekmontessori.com/summer-school Fulshear 281-394-9797 | Katy 281-693-7267 Sugar Land 281-261-1000
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Christian CAMP ALLEN BEGINNING JUNE 6, 2021 Grades 3-10 as of Fall 2021 | Week Long Camps |$768 Per Person We provide a fun & unique environment for young people to cultivate friendships, experience personal growth, and learn about the unconditional love of Jesus Christ. (located 1 hour from Houston)
www.CampAllen.org | 936-825-7175
VICTORY CAMP DAY CAMP JUNE 7-10, 2021 Kids entering grades 1-4 | M-Th | 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. | $210 Per Person Expect lots of fun, daily Bible lessons, swimming, sports, outdoor activities, paddleboats, crafts, new friends, games, lunch and snacks. Registration fee includes: daily activities, lunch, crafts, snack. Campers are placed in groups by age and gender. 8 campers are assigned per camp counselor. Campers of all ages will participate in : crafts, field sports, swimming, paddleboats, train rides, gym sports, and camp games. Campers must be at least 8 years of age to ride gokarts and at least 48” tall to ride the zipline or waterslide.
VICTORY CAMP KIDS CAMP JUNE 14-17 & 21-24, 2021 Overnight Camp for kids entering grades 3rd-5th | Check in: 3:00pm / Check out: Noon | $239 Per Person Kids, get ready for CAMP! This is an awesome adventure for KIDS entering Grades 3-5! Four days packed with waterslides, swimming, go-karts, and ziplines. Three nights filled with games, activities, dynamic services and incredible live worship. All meals and activities included in your registration fee.
VICTORY CAMP JUNIOR HIGH CAMP JUNE 28 - JULY 1, 2021 Overnight Camp for kids entering grades 6th - 8th | Check in: 3:00pm / Check out: Noon | $249 Per Person Exclusively for students entering grades 6-8. This session is crammed full of all the things pre-teens love. High energy activities, incredible food, tons of friends, amazing speakers and great live music are all part of the JH camp experience. All meals and activities included in your registration fee.
www.victorycamp.com | 281-338-Camp (2267)
Active Camps PURE SOCCER - THE ULTIMATE SPRING BREAK AND SUMMER SOCCER CAMPS
Ages 6 and up
Pure Soccer, the upscale 11,000-square-foot indoor and outdoor soccer training facility will offer week-long skills camps and small group training for beginners to advanced players, 6+, taught by Pure Soccer’s innovative and highlytrained coaching staff. Camps also available for players at the ECNL, GA, and MLS level. Call or go online for more information. Summer Skills Camps will focus on improving footwork, power-shooting and finishing with afternoon sessions each weekday from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Space is limited so book your preferred week or weeks early to secure your spot(s).
www.puresoccerkaty.com/camps | 346-387-6788
THE LITTLE GYM JUNE 1 - AUGUST 31 Ages 3 to 8 (potty trained) | Monday - Thursday 1:15 - 4:15pm |Tuesdays & Fridays 9:15am - 12:15pm | Members: $35 per camp Non-Members: $40 per camp Camp at The Little Gym of Katy gives your kid 3 hours of indoor activity and fun. Combining physical activity, games, and imaginative themes, we’ll help your child beat the heat by staying cool at The Little Gym! Scheduling is a breeze- join us for a day here and there or for the entire Summer!
www.TheLittleGymkatytx.com Katy: 281-347-1400 | Memorial: 281-558-9500 WWW.KATYPARENT.COM
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STARS GYMNASTICS SPORTS CENTER
Ages 4-to 12 (potty trained) | full or half day available A fun & safe environment for learning gymnastics & participating in group games and activities. Look out for more information soon!
www.StarsGymTX.com | Houston: 713-464-1996 Katy: 713-364-2631
REPUBLIC GYMNASTICS & DANCE
Ages 3 and up (potty-trained)| Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm | $200 per child per week
JUNE 14TH -18TH
Republic Camp Out | Gymnastics Camp
JULY 12TH -16TH
Lifes a Beach | Dance Camp
AUGUST 9TH-13TH
Out of this world | Gymnastics Camp
www.republicgymnastics.com/camps 281-345-7555
TURN BACK TIME @ WESTWOOD DANCE ACADEMY JUNE 7-11 • JUNE 14-18 • JULY 5-9 JULY 12-16 • JULY 26-30 • AUGUST 2-6 Ages 5-12 years old
Westwood Dance Camp is for Students and Non-Students, Girls and Boys. Join us for a summer full of DANCE! Each Week will include Different Choreography, Crafts, Fun Activities & Much More!
www.WestwoodDance.com | 281-347-2000
WESTWOOD GYMNASTICS IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE!
JUNE 1-4 • MINI CAMP JUNE 21-25 • IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE! JULY 19-23 • IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE! AUGUST 9-13 • IT’S A JUNGLE OUT THERE! AUGUST 16-20 • MINI CAMP
Ages 4-13 years old | Monday -Thursday 9 am – 3 pm (Optional extended care before and after available.) Sports, Gymnastics, Crafts, Open Gym , Obstacle Courses, Bounce Houses, Water Slides & Much Much More! Camp Westwood is for Students and Non-Students, Girls and Boys, Ages 4-13 years old with age specific activities.
www.WestwoodGym.com | 281-347-2000
KATY YOUTH SOCCER Ages 4 and up
The emphasis is on fun and learning how to play soccer!
www.KatyYouthSoccer.com | 281-392-5972
Horse Camps THE SUGAR & SPICE RANCH CAMP ALL SUMMER! $1,149 for 1 week | $2,299 for 2 weeks Mother/Daughter $2299 for 2 people for 1 week Mother/Daughter or All Girl Camps. Our summer camp sessions run from Saturday through the following Friday every week from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Sessions are all-inclusive (lodging, all meals, tack, horses, lessons, etc.)
www.TexasHorseCamps.com | 830-460-8487
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June Family Friendly Events
FREE THURSDAYS AT HOUSTON MUSEUMS
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston courtesy of Shell Oil Company 5-9pm www.mfah.org/visit/visiting-mfah-free The Health Museum 2-7pm http://houmuse.org/visit/the-healthmuseum Houston Museum of Natural Science Permanent Exhibits Free on Thursdays 2-5pm http://houmuse.org/visit/houston-museumof-natural-science/ Children’s Museum Houston 5-8pm www.cmhouston.org
FREE ADMISSION HOUSTON ZOO
June 1, July 6, August 3 12-until Closing This summer, we’re offering special Free Tuesdays sponsored by PNC Bank during June to August. Tickets for June will be available on the Wednesday before at 9:00 a.m. Online reservations are required for all guests and members during this time. Tickets will not be available at the gate. www.houstonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/ prices-and-discounts/free-tuesdays/
WEEKEND ADVENTURE PASS AT PLEASURE PIER
June 1 – 30 Three Parks - One pass for $39.99 enjoy unlimited visits on Friday, Saturday & Sunday to the Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston; Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston www.pleasurepier.com
CINEMARK SUMMER MOVIE CLUBHOUSE
June 16 • Trolls World Tour June 23 • The Secret Life of Pets 2 June 30 • How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Summer Movie Clubhouse is back at Cinemark with 8 weeks of kid-approved movies! Enjoy safe and exciting big-screen entertainment for just $1.50* per ticket for each movie. Save even more with $1 OFF deals on kids’ snack packs, large popcorns & large drinks during Summer Movie Clubhouse showtimes. www.cinemark.com/series-events-infopages/summer-movie-clubhouse
HOUSTON METROPOLITAN DANCE CENTER PRESENTS SUMMER EXTRAVADANCE
June 4 • 8:30 pm LIVE on stage and online! You can choose to watch it on the web. YouTube or Facebook! Get your weekend started with an evening bursting with energy, music and the intoxicating spirt of dance. Bringing together an array dance genres, music and movement, Houston Metropolitan Dance Center’s performance will inspire, enthuse, and entertain audiences.All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are FREE! www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY PRESENTS SUMMER SYMPHONY NIGHTS
June 10 • 8:30 pm LIVE on stage June 12 • 8:30 pm LIVE on stage and online! You can choose to watch it on the web. YouTube or Facebook! Join your Houston Symphony for Summer Symphony Nights at Miller! A Houston summer tradition, these funfilled, family-friendly evenings showcase outstanding local, national, and international soloists and conductors alongside the outstanding musicians that make up your orchestra. For more than 80 years, concertgoers of all ages and backgrounds have experienced the beauty of music through classical masterpieces and popular selections. All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are FREE! www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
SUMMER FUN VIBES AT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM HOUSTON AND FORT BEND DISCOVERY CENTER!
Reopening June 8 There’s something new to do and celebrate every day of summer! Get away and soak in the fun during the
Museum’s splish-splashing, flip-flopping “Fun Summer Vibes.” Set sail on a voyage of discovery filled with exciting, non-stop adventures every day, all day long! Open from Tuesday through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Free Family Night Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.) Don’t forget to book you visit in advance as the Museum will be operating at a limited capacity. www.cmhouston.org www.childrensdiscoveryfb.org/news/ reopening-june-8
WESTWOOD GYMNASTICS EVENTS
June 4 & 18 • Open Gym Kiddos run, jump and play through 4 hours of FUN! Pre-register online. $16 June 11 • Flip Flop Clinic 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. We will separate tumblers by their ability level, beginners through elite tumblers are welcome. Come Flip till you Flop. Parent’s Day Out Tuesday June 8, 15, & 29• Parents Day Out Friday June 4, 11, & 18• Parents Day Out FREE TIME for Students & Non-Students, Boys & Girls, Ages 3 (potty-trained) & Up! 9am - 1pm Kiddos run jump and play through 4 hours of FUN! If you are pre registered, check in at the main table and if you need to register at the door, check in at the side table. Kiddos in kindergarten and under must get a wrist band from the left side of the gym as we separate the younger kiddos from the older ones. Don’t forget to pack a lunch www.westwoodgym.com/events
REPUBLIC GYMNASTICS EVENTS
June 4 • Tumble Clinic Don’t miss your chance to get extra tumbling practice in at our Tumbling Clinic offered one Friday a month from 7-9pm. June 4 • Parents Day Out Do you need a day out without the kiddos; are you looking for an exciting and safe environment for the kids to have fun, run, jump & play? Parent’s Day Out is from 9am - 4pm Full Day, 9am - 1pm/12pm - 4pm Half Day or hourly. Don’t forget to pack a lunch!
June 11• Parents Night Out Do you need a night out without the kiddos; are you looking for an exciting and safe environment for the kids to have fun, run, jump & play? Parent’s Night Out is on select Friday nights from 7-11pm. June 18 • Skills Clinic Don’t miss your chance to get extra tumbling practice in at our Skills Clinic offered one Friday a month from 7-9pm. www.republicgymnastics.com
THE JOHNNY NELSON KATY HERITAGE MUSEUM
Ongoing An old-fashioned broad-ax slashed binder-twine was used to officially open the 9,600-square foot Katy Heritage Museum in 2002. Vintage farming equipment and artifacts from Katy’s agricultural and pioneering history are on display, along with scores of old photographs and fascinating antiques. School, clubs and groups can make arrangements for special tours. Admission is free. Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 5pm. www.cityofkaty.com/visitors/museums
KATY VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Ongoing “The G.I. Joe Museum” is a first-class military exhibit of historical significance encompassing every foreign conflict involving the United States. Special group tours available on request. Memberships available and contributions appreciated. Admission is free. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 9am - 2pm. www.cityofkaty.com/visitors/museums
SATURDAY FARMERS’ MARKET KATY, TX
Saturdays Free Farmers Market On Grand Parkway Come meet the hands that feed you. We offer you local sustainably grown produce, locally raised meats, farm fresh eggs, local raw honey, freshly baked bread & baked goods, jams & jellies, spices, snacks, multicultural foods, Artisan crafts & gifts, handmade soaps & spa products, Texas-raised herbs, flowers, plants and much more! We Grow It, Bake It and Make It! We are your friendly neighborhood Farmers’ Market! Leashed pets welcome. https://fb.me/e/1WaiEPSrh
SATURDAY FARMERS’ MARKET FULSHEAR, TX
Saturdays The Fulshear Farmers’ Market offers a vast array of produce and food products that were grown or produced within a 200 mile radius of Fulshear. The lineup includes seasonal vegetables and fruit, fresh seafood, Artisian breads, pastured Red Wattle pork, Dorper lamb, Certified Grassfed Wagyu beef, farm eggs, free range chicken, pies, cookies, pastas, granolas, dried fruit and nuts, Houston Chili Pepper Festival awardwinning salsas, soaps, toiletries, Cold-pressed juices, local honey, fresh quail and quail eggs, pecans, local wines, kombucha, BBQ sauces, pickles and canned goods, Indian food, heat and eat meals, locally roasted and blended coffees, plants, and more. You will always find a delicious food truck or two, as well. http://fulshearfarmersmarket.com
Virtual FUN!
Ongoing Online Activities! VIRTUAL CAMPOUT WITH SPACE CENTER HOUSTON
June 5• 6:00 - 9:00 pm (see website for future dates) Grab your camping gear and head to the backyard because the night sky is calling us to camp out! During this unique time, Space Center Houston is hosting Virtual Campouts. This exciting program allows guests who would like to experience Space Center Houston’s Camp-In program but are unable to visit the center. Stargaze and explore the stars with us in real time. Use household items to make science come to life through engaging hands-on activities. Tour our space artifacts virtually with our app. Ordinarily, Space Center Houston’s Campouts are paid programs. We recognize the financial difficulties the COVID-19 crisis has created for many people, and we want everyone to be able to participate and enjoy these educational and fun programs without price being a barrier. As a result, we are offering this Campout to anyone who would like to participate and ask you pay whatever you are comfortable paying. Please enter the amount you are able to pay per person. If you are not able to pay, please enter “0” in the blank during registration. We are excited to have you join us for this Virtual Campout! Please register at least 24 hours before the event. We can’t wait to see you under the stars! www.spacecenter.org/education-programs/overnight-experiences/virtualcampout
LET’S MAKE ART! ATHOME ART MAKING
Let’s make art! Use downloadable step-by-step instructions and follow along with how to videos featuring artists and educators as they guide you in fun and exciting art making activities to do at your home with your family. www.mfah.org/programs/families/
FAMILY ACTIVITY BOOKS
Enjoy family time with a museum twist! Families can create and discover together with printable books that feature coloring sheets, search activities, and drawing exercises inspired by works of art in the MFAH collections. www.mfah.org/programs/families
VIRTUAL FUN FOR ALL AGES WITH FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES
Create crafts like bottle cap windchimes, party with Pete the Cat, listen to stories, make a confetti bowl, learn a new language and more! Check out this month’s calendar for details. www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/events/month/2021/01
VIRTUAL FUN FOR ALL AGES WITH HARRIS COUNTY LIBRARIES
Online activities for all ages! Teen Dungeon and Dragons, teen crafts, baby and toddler story times, Pictionary, Anime Club, treasure hunts, trivia, sing and sketch and more! Check out this month’s calendar for details. www.hcpl.net/events
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON ALL TIME ACCESS
Get ready to see the museum from a whole new digital landscape! All-Time Access allows everyone to experience the museum from anywhere, anytime. 3D Virtual Field Trips are now available for How Does It Work? We’ve got a few questions to get you registered and then you can immediately begin your adventure! Sign Up: www.cmhouston.org
FORT BEND CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER NEW VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE!
Educator Moments, 3D Field Trips The Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center opens is ready to welcome visitors virtually! The educators bring their warm personalities onto your screen with the launch of “Educator Moments” on the Discovery Center’s Facebook and YouTube channel with art projects, science experiments, demonstrations, storytimes and more. Plus, you can now visit us from home! Explore the Discovery Center’s first Matterport 3D Field Trip! www.childrensdiscoveryfb.org
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Top Golf- Katy
www.topgolf.com (281)406-3176 Offers 100+ climate-controlled hitting bays, fullservice restaurant & bars, rooftop terrace with fire pit, over 200 HDTVs and free Wifi.
Main Event- Katy
www.mainevent.com (281)394-4800 Offers: State-of-the-art bowling, multi-level laser tag, gravity ropes adventures courses, billiards, video games and more arcade games, delicious food, and a full bar.
Times Square Entertainment Katy
www.timessquaretx.com (281)395-8555 Offers: 36 Bowling Lanes with bumpers, sports grill and tv’s, arcade, full-service bar.
Palladium- Katy
www.santikos.com (281)239-4200 Offers: Full-service movie theatre, bowling lanes, concession stands, and bar.
Inflatable Katy
www.katyinflatable.com (281)574-3033 (281)574-3045 Offers: Inflatable room, gokarts, arcade, and miniature golf and batting cages.
Mary Jo Peckham Park
www.pct3.com/parks/peckham-park/ (281)496-2177 Offers: Miniature golf, playground, picnic area, fishing lake.
Cullen Park
www.houstontx.gov/parks/parksites/cullenpark.html (832)395-7000 Offers: hiking/biking trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, splash pad, ball field, and archery range.
Texas Typhoon
www.typhoontexas.com (832)426-7071 Offers: Cabana rentals, Wave pool, multiple water slides, lazy river, and smoking bbq.
iFly-Memorial
www.iflyworld.com/houston-memorial/ (281)942-4359 Offers: Indoor skydiving
LaCenterra-Central Green
www.lacenterra.com/central-green/ (281)394-5239 Offers: Outdoor seating for community activities and entertainment.
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