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The Fun-Time Calendar Jul 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 15 • Free Crafts • Tues & Thurs 2-4pm, Sat & Sun 1-4pm • Bass Pro ShopKaty Mills Mall • bassproshop.com • 281-644-2200
10:45am • Stories and songs during storytime. Kids may log the books they read or have read to them to earn prizes. • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330
Jul 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 15 • Free Family Summer Camp Workshops • 1:00pm-5:00pm • All workshops are approximately 20 minutes long. Get a free lanyard and then earn a free pin for every workshop you complete. Check website for a list of workshops. • Bass Pro Shop- Katy Mills Mall • bassproshop.com • 281-644-2200
Jul 2, 9, 16, & 23 • Surf into Reading • 11:00am • Readers will visit all types of books and learn how they relate to living a positive and moral life. Our readers will participate in book discussions, as well as enjoy music and sharing with others. Each surfer will have a tracker to note the number of minutes they read each week. • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330
Jul 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14 & 15 • Free Activities • 1:00pm-5:00pm • Free Shooting Range, Shooting Arcade, and Casting Targets. • Bass Pro ShopKaty Mills Mall • bassproshop.com • 281-644-2200 Jul 1, 7, 8, 14 & 15 • Free Photo • 1:00pm-5:00pm • Visit our photo station and take a fun photo with the whole family or just the kids. You’ll be able to download a free photo to show your friends. Saturdays & Sundays only • Bass Pro Shop- Katy Mills Mall • bassproshop.com • 281-644-2200 Jul 2, 9, 16 & 23 • Splash into Summer Reading • 10:00am-
Jul 2 • Summer Reading ProgramSaltgrass Science • 2:00pm • Tickets for all programs are free and available the day of each show at the library. • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Jul 2 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Celebrate Independence Day at Chickfil-A! Come make beaded USA flag pins and free face painting by Ms. Butterfly! • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • 281-395-1114 • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch Jul 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 • Lunch Bunch Bible Study • 12:00pm-
July 2012 2:00pm • You are invited to B.Y.O.Bible and to read a great Steven Kellogg story and learn life lessons from God’s word. So, bring your lunch and join us! • The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch, Westheimer Pkwy & Peek Rd • thefellowship.org • 281-395-3950
Jul 4 • First Annual July 4th Family Freedom Festival & Patriotic Light Show • In an effort to promote a family atmosphere at this free event, no alcohol will be served on the grounds. Please call Stephen Your @ 832-7226638 for more information. • Pattison Area Volunteer Fire Department • www.cityofbrookshire.org • 281-375-5050
Jul 3 • Kids Summer4th of July Craft • 2:30pm • Celebrate Jul 4 • Vintage Fourth Independence Day Find even more of July • Nothing with a beaded says America and July family friendly necklace or 4th like hot dogs and baseball. Come join us bookmark. Tickets events at for this 1930’s 4th of July available starting at celebration which is sure 10am one day before to bring you back to your the event. • Katy Branch roots as we celebrate our Library • hcpl.net • country’s annual birthday • 281-391-3509 George Ranch Historical Park • georgeranch.org • 281-343-0218 Jul 3 • School-Age Program-
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Jul 3 • Summer Special Program • 3:00pm • All children must be able to sit through the program without an adult. Tickets are required for admittance. Availability is limited. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
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Jul 4 • Southwest Airline Freedom Over Texas Celebration • 4:00pm10:00pm • A ton of family entertainment with live music, games, great food and the largest fireworks show in the country to end the evening. • Downtown Houston • www.houstontx.gov Jul 4 • The LaCenterra July 4th Big Backyard Barbecue • 5:30pm9:45pm • Live music, fireworks and more. • LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch • lacenterra.com • 281-395-5533
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The Fun-Time Calendar Jul 4 • Family 4th Celebration • 6:00pm-10:00pm • Free event will include horse drawn wagon rides through the park, a carnival area for the kids, food vendors with a taste for everyone, exhibits by the Rosenberg Railroad Museum and the Master Naturalists, live music by the Michael Dahl Band, and the largest fireworks display in Fort Bend County. • Seabourne Creek Nature Park • ci.rosenberg.tx.us • 832-595-3520 Jul 4 • Fourth of July Music & Fireworks • 6:30pm • Live music with The Texas Unlimited Band and then fireworks begin at 9:30pm. Come early and enjoy dining on the patio at one of the many restaurants! • CityCentre • www.citycentrehouston.com Jul 4 • ExxonMobil Summer Symphony NightsStar-Spangled Salute • 8:30pm-10:30pm • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com Jul 4 • The Katy Freedom Celebration Fireworks Display • 9:00pm • The fireworks are launched between the east side of the mall and Katy Fort Bend Rd. Can be viewed from several miles around the mall area. • Katy Mills Mall • katymills.com Jul 5 • Infant Explorers • 10:30am • All materials are furnished. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Jul 5 • Tween Program-iPad Arcade Game Zone • 2:15pm • For kids and teens. Play iPad games on a big screen and compete against your friends. Also, choose from a rotating selection of Wii games. • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Jul 6, 10, 13, 17, 20 & 31 • Parents Day Out • 9:00am-1:00pm • For students and non-students. Includes warm up, games, relay races, gymnastics, open gym time and more. Don’t forget to pack a lunch. Register before the day of. Students $15; Non-registered Students $17. Register the day of-everyone $20. • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000 Jul 6 • Friday Night Lights-Superman • 6:00pm9:00pm • Supervised theatre games precede a live theatre performance at 7pm. Theatre ticket and a chance to meet the cast included! Pre-Registration REQUIRED - NO last minute Drop Offs permitted. • $24 per Child. Each additional Sibling is $20. • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787 Jul 6 • Radio Theatre-Superman • 7:00pm8:30pm • A re-creation of the bygone golden age of radio performed live on stage! A great evening of fun to share with your grandparents!! • $6 • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787
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Jul 7 & 14 • Free S’mores Cookout • 6:00pm7:00pm • Join us for a camping tradition! • Bass Pro Shop- Katy Mills Mall • bassproshop.com • 281-644-2200 Jul 7 • Build a Moving Truck • 9:00am • Kids will learn to build a Penske moving truck while learning tool safety. • At your local Home Depot • homedepot.com Jul 9 • Living Word Play Group • 9:30am11:00am • Join moms and kids (5 and under) in the Gathering Place, Mason and Westheimer Pkwy, for a fun morning of circle-time, crafts, coffee, and just time to hang out! • Living Word Lutheran Church-Gathering Place • www.lvingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300 Jul 9 • Summer Reading Program-Wild Things Zoofari • 2:00pm • Tickets for all programs are free and available the day of each show at the library. • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Jul 10 - Aug 12 • Lion King • Experience the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor, whose visual images for this show you’ll remember forever. • Hobby Center • thehobbycenter.org Jul 10, 17, 24, & 31 • Camp Bear Creek 2012-Crazy Artful Antics! • 9:00am • Crafts, games, recreation, snacks, devotional and fellowship. Campers should arrive 15 minutes early and wear their camp T-shirts. Registration is due a week before the camp. • $15/child • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330 Jul 10, 17, 24, & 31 • Camp Wee Ones 2012 • 9:00am • Games and activities at an age-appropriate level, snack and playground time. Campers should arrive 15 minutes early and wear their camp T-shirt. • $12/child • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330 Jul 10 • Kids Summer-Ronald McDonald • 2:30pm • Ronald will present his famous magic show and will pose for pictures. Tickets available starting at 10am one day before the event. • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Jul 10 • School-Age Program-The Three Little Pigs • 3:00pm • Crafts, movies, stories and more! • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675 Jul 10 • Summer Special Program • 3:00pm • All children must be able to sit through the program without an adult. Tickets are required for admittance. Availability is limited. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
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Jul 10 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Join us during Family Night and we’ll get you ready for Cow Appreciation Day. Bring a white T-shirt and we’ll help you paint the spots, create a cow mask and a signboard. Then on July 13th, wear your full costume to any Chickfil-A location and receive a completely FREE meal. Visit www.cowappreciationday.com for more details. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Jul 11, 18 & 25 • PG & Up • 3:30pm • Movies for Middle-School Aged Children. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Jul 11 • Summer Daze with Pizazz are Serving Other Souls • 9:00am-4:00pm • Led by Louann Pepper, invites children to attend the S.O.S. (Serving Other Souls). Reservations required-deadline is July 9th. Bring bag lunch, water will be provided. • $25 • The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch, Westheimer Pkwy & Peek Rd • thefellowship.org • 281-395-3950 Jul 11 • School-Age Program-Julian, SecretAgent Man • 2:00pm & 3:00pm • For school-age children entering 1st - 5th grade ONLY. Hand must be stamped for admission. Free hand-stamps available 1 hour before show. The program is limited to 150 participants. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups. • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Jul 11 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Join us during Family Night and we’ll get you ready for Cow Appreciation Day. Bring a white T-shirt and we’ll help you paint the spots, create a cow mask and a signboard. Then on July 13th, wear your full costume to any Chickfil-A location and receive a completely FREE meal. Visit www.cowappreciationday.com for more details. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460 Jul 12 • Camp Adventure Days 2012 • 9:00am2:00pm • Campers will board the bus with a sack lunch and take an adventure to discover the world around them. Campers should arrive 15 minutes early and wear their camp T-shirts. Registration is due a week before the camp. • $25/child • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • www.bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330 Jul 12 • Free Play for All • 10:30am • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Jul 13, 20 & 27 • Friday Night Socials • 6:00pm-9:00pm • For our Special Needs Population & their siblings. $30/person, and includes pizza and other goodies. Must pre-register • The Creator’s Kids • thecreatorskids.com • 281-394-3412
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The Fun-Time Calendar Jul 13 • Cow Appreciation Day • Holy cow! Customers who visit any Chickfil-A restaurant during business hours (6am-10pm) dressed “head to hoof” in cow attire will be rewarded with a FREE Chickfil-A Meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner). Visit cowappreciationday.com for costume ideas and how to enter The Annual Cow Appreciation Photo Contest. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 and Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460 Jul 13 • Friday Night LightsRoyally Grim • 6:00pm-9:00pm • Supervised theatre games precede a live theatre performance at 7pm. PreRegistration REQUIRED - NO last minute Drop Offs permitted. • $24 per Child. Each additional Sibling is $20. • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787 Jul 13 • Radio Theatre-Royally Grimm • 7:00pm-8:30pm • A recreation of the bygone golden age of radio performed live on stage! A great evening of fun to share with your grandparents!! • $6 • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787
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Jul 14 • The Rose 23rd Annual Shrimp Boil • 4:00pm8:00pm • Eat Shrimp ~ Save Lives! Come dance the night away with live music by the Grateful Geezers! Live Auction - 6:00 p.m. Silent Auction - 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. Don’t forget to wear your Hawaiian Shirt or Hula Skirt! A great time for a great reason!!! Pre-sale adult tickets $20, $25 at the door. Kids meal $10 includes 2 hotdogs/kids zone age 4/10years • Pasadena Convention Center • 7902 Fairmont Parkway • Pasadena • therose.org • 281-464-5165 Jul 15 • Lowe’s Build and Grow • 2:00pm-3:00pm • Kung Fu Panda Spinning Attack • Free • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com Jul 15 • Chronicle Dollar Concert • 7:30pm • Join the Houston Symphony and the winner of the Ima Hogg Competition for a special one-night only performance. • $1 • Jones Hall • www.houstonsymphony.org • 713-224-7575
to be a guest ringmaster at the circus, and win other circus and Chick-fil-A prizes! • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • 281-395-1114 • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch and Chickfil-A Mason Rd • 281-579-9460 • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad Jul 16 • Summer Reading Program-Percussion Live • 2:00pm • Tickets for all programs are free and available the day of each show at the library. • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Jul 16 • Dinner and a Marriage • 7:00pm- 8:30pm • Do you believe in marriage? Join Brett & Kellie Hurst for marriage encouragement and a delicious meal. A great date night. $35 donation per couple • Hasta La Pasta Italian Restaurant • homeencouragement.org • thehursts@homeencouragement Jul 17- 22 • Yankee Doodle Dandy • 8:15pm • The story of George M. Cohan, the first giant of American musical theatre, in his trials and tribulations in the entertainment industry. • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com
Jul 14 • Lowe’s Build and Grow • 10:00am-11:00am • Kung Fu Panda Spinning Attack • Free • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com
Jul 16 • Golden Nose Giveaway • 6:00am-10:00pm • The circus is coming to town! Beginning Monday, July 16th (while supplies last) stop by any Houston Area Chick-fil-A and ask for your very own clown nose. You’ll have the chance
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Jul 17 • School-Age ProgramSummer Craft Workshop • 10:15am • Crafts, movies, stories and more! • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675
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Jul 17 • Kids Summer-Mick Corley’s Imagination Station • 2:30pm • Mick provides plenty of laughs with his silly songs and puppets. Tickets available starting at 10am one day before the event. • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Jul 17 • Summer Special Program • 3:00pm • All children must be able to sit through the program without an adult. Tickets are required for admittance. Availability is limited. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Jul 17 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Reading is always fun, especially at Chick-fil-A! Join us in reading Mercer Mayer books, coloring fun pictures and taking home your very own book. Plus, free face painting and balloon animals by Katy Mae the Clown. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Jul 18 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Reading is always fun, especially at Chick-fil-A! Join us in reading Mercer Mayer books, coloring fun pictures and taking home your very own book. Free face painting and balloon animals. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • 281-579-9460 • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad
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The Fun-Time Calendar Jul 18 • Summer Daze with Pizazz Tour of Katy • 9:00am-4:00pm • Come take a tour of Katy to learn more about the great history of our city by visiting local landmarks and local businesses. Our tour will take us to some of the yummiest spots in Katy! Reservations required-deadline is July 16th. Bring bag lunch, water will be provided. • $25 • The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch, Westheimer Pkwy & Peek Rd • thefellowship.org • 281-395-3950 Jul 18 • School-Age Program - Swamp Animals • 2:00pm & 3:00pm • Seating is extremely limited. A free hand stamp, which is required for admission, will be available one hour before the program. • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Jul 19 • Camp Adventure Days 2012 • 9:00am2:00pm • Campers will board the bus with a sack lunch and take an adventure to discover the world around them. Campers should arrive 15 minutes early and wear their camp T-shirts. Registration is due a week before the camp. • $25/child • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330 Jul 20 & 21 • A Little Princess • Enjoy KVPAC’s Summer Broadway Series Productions performed by Student Actors • $6 • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787 Jul 20 • Friday Night Lights-Little Princess • 6:00pm-9:00pm • Supervised theatre games precede a live theatre performance at 7pm. Pre-Registration REQUIRED - NO last minute Drop Offs permitted. • $24/ child; $20/sibling • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787
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Jul 23 - 27 • Trinity Baptist Church Katy Vacation Bible School • 9:00am-12:00pm • Amazing Wonders Aviation Vacation Bible School for children who have completed K - 5th grade. Registration required. • Trinity Baptist Church, Katy • trinity-katy.org • 281-579-6724 Jul 23 • Preschool Playhouse Summer Play Date • 9:00am-11:00am • Join Ms. Jenn for a special summer play date. Party the morning away, Fiesta style! Plus, enjoy singing, dancing, story time and play-dough. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460 Jul 23 • Summer Reading Program-Texas Snakes • 2:00pm • Tickets for all programs are free and available the day of each show at the library. • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Jul 24 • School-Age Program-Dinosaur Rock • 10:15am • Crafts, movies, stories and more! • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675 Jul 24 • Children’s Hilltop Festival-The Three Little Pigs • 11:00am • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com Jul 24 • Kids Summer-Texas Snakes • 2:30pm • Live Texas snakes! Tickets available starting at 10am one day before the event. • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Jul 24 • Summer Special Program • 3:00pm • All children must be able to sit through the program without an adult. Tickets are required for admittance. Availability is limited. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
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Jul 24 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Cool off from the summer heat and join us for movie night at Family Night! Try a sample of the delicious Peach Milkshake, enjoy watching James and the Giant Peach and create you own peach pop up. Plus, free face painting and balloon animals by Katy Mae the Clown. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Jul 25 • Summer Daze with Pizazz at Strike, Spare and Swim! • 9:00am-4:00pm • Enjoy morning bowling at Times Square Entertainment. Then off to have fun in the sun at Cinco Ranch Water Park in the afternoon! Reservations required-deadline is July 23rd. Bring bag lunch, water will be provided. • $25 • The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch• thefellowship.org • 281-395-3950 Jul 25 • Children’s Hilltop Festival-Hansel & Gretel • 11:00am • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com Jul 25 • School-Age Program-Hocus Pocus! Magic! • 2:00pm & 3:00pm • Crafts, movies, stories, and more! Seating is extremely limited. A free required hand stamp will be available one hour before • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Jul 25 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Cool off from the summer heat and join us for movie night at Family Night! Try a sample of the delicious Peach Milkshake, enjoy watching James and the Giant Peach and create you own peach pop up. Plus, free face painting and balloon animals by Katy Mae the Clown. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
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Jul 26 • Camp Adventure Days 2012 • 9:00am2:00pm • Campers will board the bus with a sack lunch and take an adventure to discover the world around them. Campers should arrive 15 minutes early and wear their camp T-shirts. Registration is due a week before the camp. • $25/child • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330
Jul 29 • Fun Fest • 5:30pm-8:30pm • Enjoy games, learning from the Bible, service projects, guest speakers from the Armed Services, ROTC color guard presentation, music and nightly skits. Dinner will be provided. • The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch, Westheimer Pkwy & Peek Rd • thefellowship.org • 281-395-3950
Jul 26 • Build It! • 10:30am • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Jul 30 • Summer Reading Program-HMNS Bugs! • 2:00pm- & 3:15pm • Tickets for all programs are free and available the day of each show at the library. • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
Jul 26 • Children’s Hilltop FestivalGoldilocks • 11:00am • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com Jul 27 • Preschool Playhouse Summer Play Date • 9:00am-11:00am • Join Ms. Jenn for a special summer play date. Party the morning away, Fiesta style! Plus, enjoy singing, dancing, story time and play-dough. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Jul 27 • Children’s Hilltop FestivalPinocchio • 11:00am • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com Jul 28 • Lowe’s Build and Grow • 10:00am11:00am • Kung Fu Panda Stacking Friends • Free • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com Jul 29 • Lowe’s Build and Grow • 2:00pm-3:00pm • Kung Fu Panda Stacking Friends • Free • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com
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Jul 31 • Kids Summer-Popcorn & a Movie • 2:30pm •. Tickets available starting at 10am one day before the event. • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Jul 31 • Summer Special Program • 3:00pm • All children must be able to sit through the program without an adult. Tickets are required for admittance. Availability is limited. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Jul 31 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • The Muppet’s are our favorite puppets! Celebrate Jim Henson and the Muppet’s by making your very own puppet with fun colors and stickers. You will also have a chance to win a Jim Henson Book! Free face painting and balloon animals by Katy Mae the Clown. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114
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Ongoing Pinkalicious The Musical • This play is based on the book by Elizabeth Kann & Victoria Kann. Performances are Fridays @7:30pm, Saturdays @2pm & 5pm and Sundays @2pm only from Jun 8 - Jul 29. Recommended for Pre-K and up. Children under the age of 3 (including sleeping babies) are not allowed in the theater. • Main Street Theater • mainstreettheater.com • 713-524-6706 Hands-On History Summer • Join us this summer for our Hands-On History Hour every day at 10am and 2pm. Learn about 1830s frontier skills, explore Civil War era etiquette or try your hand at open-air cooking. These special experiences and more will be offered throughout the Park and will rotate on a weekly basis all summer long. Check out our website at www.georgeranch.org for the full-list of special experiences. • George Ranch Historical Park • 10215 FM 762 • Richmond • georgeranch.org • 281-343-0218 Instructables: Made In Your Mind • Children’s Museum of Houston encourages innovation with its new DIY exhibit inspired by Instructables website. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138
MONDAY Baby Bounce • 10:30am • 3-18 months • Katy Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Genealogy Lunchbox • 12:00pm • Bring your lunch for an informal genealogy get-together • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509
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Teen Cafe • 3:00pm • grade 6 and up • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
Story Time • 2:00pm • 3-6 yrs • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
Teen Programs • 4:00pm • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
School-Age Programs • 3:00pm • 1st-5th grades • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675
TUESDAY Toddler Time • 10:15am • 12-36 mo. • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675 Toddler Storytime • 10:15am & 11:15am • Free • 18-36 months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Mother Goose Time • 10:30am • 1-12 mo. • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Preschool Storytime • 10:30am • Free • 3-5 yrs • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Toddler Time • 10:30am • Free • 1836 months • Katy Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Infant Storytime • 11:15am • Free • 0-18 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Knitting & Crochet Club • 1:00pm • learn new techniques, teach someone else, or just hang out with other crafters, All ages welcome • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Tween Program • 3:00pm • 10-12 yrs. • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675
Kids Korner Story Time • 5:00pm • Free • Grades 1-5 • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Kid’s Korner Storytime • 4:00pm • School-aged Children • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
WEDNESDAY
Tweeners • 5:00pm • Free • Grades 6-8 • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Toddler Storytime • 10:15am • Free • 18-36 months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Toddler Time • 10:30am • 12-36 months • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Toddler Storytime • 10:30 & 11:00am • Free • 18-36 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Pre-school Storytime • 11:15am • Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured • Free • 3-5 yrs • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
THURSDAY
July 2012 and occasional • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Toddler Time • 10:30am • 12-36 months • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 iPad Arcade Game Zone • 2:15pm4:00pm • Play iPad games on a big screen and compete against your friends. Also, choose from a rotating selection of Wii games. • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Pajama Night Story Time • 7:00pm • Gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
Pat-a-Cake Club Infant Storytime • 10:15am & 11:15am • Each Session will last about 20 minutes. • Free • 0-12 months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
FRIDAY
Story Time • 10:15am • Free • 3-6yrs • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675
SATURDAY
Preschool Storytime • 10:30am • Recommended for children 3 to 6 years old. Stories, songs, fingerplays,
Family Film Festival • 1:00pm • All ages • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
Saturday @ the Movies • 2:00pm • Enjoy an action packed film with big sound and big screen. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Submit your club/event to us by the 10th of theyour month before the information. event. Email calendar@katyparent.com or fax to 281-480-3677. Log on information to www.katyparent.com to submit event or club Print Deadline 10th of month prior.
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