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November 1 – 3 International Quilt Festival 10am-7pm; George R. Brown Convention Center; facebook. com/events/2260477004033751 November 1 & 2 “Once Upon a Time” presented by the Bravo Show Choir 7:30pm; Tickets: $8 in advance or $10 at the door Katy IS; Cinco Ranch High School Choir; crhschoir.org; 281-237-5203 November 1 Parent Tot & Preschool Play Time 9am; Pre-Register Online through your SNAP Account: $18. (closes 24 hr prior to the event) Register at the Door: $25 for the first child and $20 for each additional child.; 3-5 yrs (potty-trained); Republic Gymnastics & Dance Center; republicgymnastics.com; 281-345-7555 Preschool Play Date 9am; Pre-Register Online $16.00 (closes 24 hr. prior to start of event). Register at the Door - $20.00 (cash or check only); Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 FREE Welcome Fall -Small Fries 11:30am; Fun Fall activity.; McDonald’s of Cinco Ranch; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Preschool Picassos 1:30pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 Tumble Clinic 7pm; Pre-register online $18, register at the door $25 for the first child and $20 each additional.; 5 yrs & up; Republic Gymnastics & Dance Center; republicgymnastics.com; 281-345-7555 Flip Flop Clinic 7pm; Pre-Register Online $20.00 (closes 24 hr. prior to start of event). Register at the Door - $25.00 (cash or check only); Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 FREE Live Music - Sugarland Brass Company 7pm; Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com November 2, 9, 16 & 23 FREE Lily’s Library Tales 11am; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 November 2 The Great Inflatable Race 9am; Sam Houston Race Park; thegreatinflatablerace.com/ houston Seabourne Nature Fest 10am-4pm; Enjoy fun experiences including face painting, crafts and a petting
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zoo for the children along with nature tours, wildlife, expert presentations, hayrides, an edible plant display, plants & seeds as well as musical entertainment. A variety of food trucks will be on site. Conducted by Coastal Prairie Chapter- Texas Master Naturalists. Sponsored by Texas Parks and Wildlife and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. coastalprairie.org 832-2256936 Facebook facebook. com/TXMNCoastal/; All; FREE; Seabourne Creek Park; coastal.org; 8322256939 FREE Family Story Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Saturday Family Story Time 10:30am; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring The Crayons‘ Christmas 11am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; bn.com; 281-293-8699; Barnes & Noble, The Centre in Copperfield; 281-861-6842 Diwali Mela, presented by Bollywood Dancing Stars 5:30pm; The Mela will have a bazaar- booths showcasing Indian clothing, jewelry, articles and food to go along with live Indian musical show, from a local artist, and a showcasing of various dance forms by Bollywood Dancing Stars.; Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com November 3 FREE Baby & Me Story Time Featuring Elmo 11am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; bn.com; 281-293-8699; Barnes & Noble, The Centre in Copperfield; 281-861-6842 November 4, 18 & 25 FREE Baby Story Time 10:30am; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 November 4 Mondays with Mommy 10am; Meet us in the courtyard in front of Las Alamedas as Gymboree Play & Music, leads you and your children in a fun, interactive play session with parachutes and bubble time! Ideal event for children 5 and under.; LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch; lacenterra.com; 281-395-5533 FREE National Candy Day -Small Fries 11:30am; Our friends will be exploring the science of candy around the world.; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800
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FREE Fall Wreath -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; Warm weather, leaves falling. What a better way than to start decorating with a fall wreath that the kiddos will be making.; McDonald’s of Cinco Ranch November 5 - December 21 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Main Street Theater - MATCH; mainstreettheater.com; 713-524-6706 November 5, 12 & 19 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 November 5 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Campfire Art: Plus, sparkle dough, singing, dancing & story time!; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/ cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 FREE Fall Wreath -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; Warm weather, leaves falling. What a better way than to start decorating with a fall wreath that the kiddos will be making.; McDonald’s of Seven Meadows FREE Family Night 5pm; Join Scouts in properly tying a knot, craft a lantern to guide you through the night & earn your camping patch to receive a FREE Chocolate Fudge Brownie. 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 November 6, 13 & 20 FREE Sunshine Baby Time 10:30am; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Preschool Story Time 11:15am; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Preschool Explorers 11:15am; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Wednesday Wonders 4:30pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 November 6 & 20 FREE After-School Break 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 November 6 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Campfire Art: Plus, sparkle dough, singing, dancing & story time!; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR November 6 FREE National Candy Day -Small Fries 11:30am; Our friends will be exploring the science of candy around the world.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net FREE Fall Wreath -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; Warm weather, leaves falling. What a better way than to start decorating with a fall wreath that the kiddos will be making.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton November 7, 14 & 21 FREE General Admission Thursday at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston 10am-9pm; Ticketed exhibitions are separate from general admission.; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; mfah.org; 713-639-7300 FREE Totally Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am & 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Toddler Time 10:30am; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE Family Thursday at the Health Museum 2pm-7pm; The Health Museum; thehealthmuseum.org; 713-521-1515 FREE Thursdays at the Houston Museum of Natural Science 2pm-5pm; Free admission to permanent exhibits only.; Houston Museum of Natural Science; hmns.org; 713-639-4629 November 7 & 21 FREE Pokémon Club 4:30pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 November 7 FREE National Candy Day -Small Fries 11:30am; Our friends will be exploring the science of candy around the world.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE TeenMAKERS 4:30pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Pokémon Club 5pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885
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FREE Game Night 6pm; Clay’s Restaurant; hcpl.net November 8 - December 23 Santa Photo Experience Katy Mills Mall, Neighborhood 6; katymills.com November 8 – 9 Sugar Plum Market 2019 Largest annual holiday shopping extravaganza in Fort Bend County.; Stafford Centre, Cash & Murphy Rd; sugarplummarket.com FREE Fall Community Campout 4pm; Enjoy the park then settle in for the evening with a hot dog dinner and outdoor movie. Delight in some time with your fellow campers at breakfast the next morning before loading up and enjoying the rest of your weekend! Participants are responsible for bringing their own tents, sleeping bags, etc. There is no fee to participate, but registration in advance is necessary to ensure we enough supplies on hand.; Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Park; cityofkaty.com November 8 FREE National Candy Day -Small Fries 11:30am; Our friends will be exploring the science of candy around the world.; McDonald’s of Cinco Ranch; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 Parent’s Survival Night 6pm; $32 Members, $37 Nonmembers; The Little Gym of Katy; tlgkatytx.com; 281-347-1400 Parent’s Night Out 7pm; Safe environment for the kids to have fun, run, jump & play. Preregister online $18, register at the door $25 for the first child and $20 each additional.; 3 yrs & up (pottytrained); Republic Gymnastics & Dance Center; republicgymnastics.com; 281-345-7555 Open Gym 7pm; Kiddos run jump and play through 4 hours of FUN! Pre-Register Online - $16.00 (closes 24 hr. prior to start of event). Register at the Door - $20.00 (cash or check only); Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 November 9 30th Annual Heartwarming Christmas Craft Show 9am; Shop our vendors, enjoy lunch at our sandwich shoppe, add your bid to our silent auction and grab a free photo with Santa.; Holy Covenant United Methodist Church of Katy; hckaty.org UMW Autumn Craft Fair 9am; Katy First United Methodist Church; firstmethodistkaty.com FREE Maker Imagineering Gallery 11am-1pm; Come tinker with a myriad of materials, machines as well as robots.; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592
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FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring The Monster at the End of This Book and People In Your Neighborhood 11am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; bn.com; 281-293-8699; Barnes & Noble, The Centre in Copperfield; 281-861-6842 November 11 FREE Honor & Glory -Small Fries 11:30am; We will be honoring the men and women that serve our country through art.; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Pumpkin Masks -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; Pumpkins everywhere!! Kiddos will color and cut these wearable pumpkin masks.; McDonald’s of Cinco Ranch FREE STEMtastic Story Time 6:30pm; We will have stories and robots.; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 November 12 & 19 FREE Infant Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 November 12 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Create a finger flick football game or pom-poms. Plus, sparkle dough, singing, dancing & story time!; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a. com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Pumpkin Masks -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; Pumpkins everywhere!! Kiddos will color and cut these wearable pumpkin masks.; McDonald’s of Seven Meadows FREE Family Night 5pm; Thanksgiving BINGO: Plus, complimentary balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chickfil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 November 13 – 17 Disney On Ice: Dream Big NRG Stadium; disneyonice.com November 13 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Create a finger flick football game or pom-poms. Plus, sparkle dough, singing, dancing & story time!; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/ masonroad; 281-579-9460 FREE Honor & Glory -Small Fries 11:30am; We will be honoring the men and women that serve our country through art.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR November 13 FREE Pumpkin Masks -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; Pumpkins everywhere!! Kiddos will color and cut these wearable pumpkin masks.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton November 14 FREE Honor & Glory -Small Fries 11:30am; We will be honoring the men and women that serve our country through art.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE After-School Break: Terracotta Scarecrows 4:30pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE Pumpkin Masks -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; Pumpkins everywhere!! Kiddos will color and cut these wearable pumpkin masks.; McDonald’s of Spring Green November 15 - February 2 Ice Skating at Discovery Green First 50 skaters skate for FREE on Opening Day. Skate rental fee waived for all others. Admission is $11 on Opening Day.; $11, $4 skate rental; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 November 15 Preschool Play Date 9am; Each play date has a theme and all kiddos and dress for the fun! Activities will include parachute, games, dress up, story time, craft, open gym, and MORE. We will separate girls & boys into small groups by age and follow a rotation of events. Don’t forget to pack a lunch. 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 FREE Honor & Glory -Small Fries 11:30am; We will be honoring the men and women that serve our country through art.; McDonald’s of Cinco Ranch; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 November 16 Texana Trot 8am; The race is on to help autistic children and adults. It will be followed by a carnival celebrating Texana’s 20th birthday. To register for the race, visit bit.ly/trot2019. All proceeds benefit Texana Center’s Forward Together in Fulshear capital campaign. For more information,
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visit jordanranchtexas.com.; The Shed at Jordan Ranch, 30757 Jordan Crossing Boulevard; jordanranchtexas.com Garage Sale 9am; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $25 Members, $30 Non-members; The Little Gym of Houston-Copperfield; tlghoustoncopperfieldtx.com; 281-859-3939 FREE Cirque Mechanics: 42ft - A Menagerie of Mechanical Marvels 7pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com November 17 FREE Baby & Me Story Time Featuring Abby 11am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; bn.com; 281-293-8699; Barnes & Noble, The Centre in Copperfield; 281-861-6842 FREE Bayou Bend Family Days: Seasonal Splendor 1pm; Enjoy activities, games, demonstrations, and performances throughout Bayou Bend’s gardens and historic mansion.; Bayou Bend Collection & Gardens; mfah.org; 713-639-7750 November 18 FREE A Mouse-ful Celebration -Small Fries 11:30am; We’re celebrating Mickey Mouse’s birthday with music!; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Thank You Pumpkin 5pm; With Thanksgiving around the corner why not get the kiddos to let us know what they are thankful for.; McDonald’s of Cinco Ranch FREE Family Night 5pm; Join us outside for giant lawn games, video games in the game truck & more hosted by Rock “N” Rollin’ Games Theater. Plus, complimentary balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown!; Chickfil-A Katy Green; chick-fil-a.com// katygreen; 281-578-7171 November 19 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Create a craft that displays what you’re thankful for. Plus, sparkle dough, singing, dancing & story time!; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/ cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE LEGO Builders 4:30pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592
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Special Needs Family Night 5pm; Everyone must wear socks.; Bouncin’ Bears; bouncinbearstexas.com; 281-257-9696 FREE Thank You Pumpkin -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; With Thanksgiving around the corner why not get the kiddos to let us know what they are thankful for.; McDonald’s of Seven Meadows FREE Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 November 20 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Create a craft that displays what you’re thankful for. Plus, sparkle dough, singing, dancing & story time!; Chickfil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/ masonroad; 281-579-9460 FREE A Mouse-ful Celebration -Small Fries 11:30am; We’re celebrating Mickey Mouse’s birthday with music!; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net FREE Thank You Pumpkin -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; With Thanksgiving around the corner why not get the kiddos to let us know what they are thankful for.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton FREE Anime Club 6pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 November 21 FREE A Mouse-ful Celebration -Small Fries 11:30am; We’re celebrating Mickey Mouse’s birthday with music!; McDonald’s of Grand Morton; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Thank You Pumpkin -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; With Thanksgiving around the corner why not get the kiddos to let us know what they are thankful for.; McDonald’s of Spring Green November 22 – 24 12th Annual Christmas Gift Market Shop with over 200 vendors. Fri 1pm-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-4pm; $6 admission, free parking; Merrell Center in Katy; homefortheholidaysgift market.com November 22 – 23 Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids $12; The World Theater Katy; worldtheater.us
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR November 22 FREE Live Music - Andy & the Dreamsicles Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com FREE A Mouse-ful Celebration -Small Fries 11:30am; We’re celebrating Mickey Mouse’s birthday with music! Uniquely themed arts, crafts and games.; McDonald’s of Cinco Ranch; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Bilingual Story Time 1:30pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 Parent’s Night Out 7pm; Safe environment for the kids to have fun, run, jump & play. Preregister online $18, register at the door $25 for the first child and $20 each additional.; 3 yrs & up (pottytrained); Republic Gymnastics & Dance Center; republicgymnastics.com; 281-345-7555 Open Gym 7pm; Kiddos run jump and play through 4 hours of FUN! Pre-Register Online - $16.00 (closes 24 hr. prior to start of event). Register at the Door - $20.00 (cash or check only); Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 FREE Georgia on My Mind: Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles 7pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Live Music - Andy & the Dreamsicles 7pm; Central Green Park; centralgreenpark.com November 23 - January 12 Zoo Lights 5:30pm; Sip hot chocolate as you stroll through the beautiful Houston Zoo grounds and take in the sights and sounds of the season. Earthfriendly LED lighting illuminate our ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to light your way.; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 November 23 - December 22 Holiday Market with Santa 12pm-4pm; Come visit and have your photo taken with the big man himself at the Holiday Market!; Traders Village; tradersvillage.com/houston; 281-890-5500 November 23 FREE Sunshine Baby Time 10am; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring Anna, Elsa and the Secret River and Frozen 2 Little Golden Book 11am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks
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creating a turkey craft with fun colorful feathers.; McDonald’s of Seven Meadows
Glisten Holiday Lighting 12pm-9pm; 5’ snow slides, DJ, and holiday annual lighting.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200
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FREE LEGO Frozen 2 Build Event 2pm; Barnes & Noble, The Centre in Copperfield; bn.com; 281-861-6842 FREE Creative Connection 2:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green: Dumbo 6:30pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 November 24 FREE Baby & Me Story Time Featuring Big Bird 11am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; bn.com; 281-293-8699; Barnes & Noble, The Centre in Copperfield; bn.com; 281-861-6842 November 25 – 26 Parent’s Day Out 9am; 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 November 25 FREE Celebrate Diwali -Small Fries 11:30am; Let’s learn about and celebrate the festival of lights together!; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Opera to Go! Strega Nona 1pm; Space is limited. a free handstamp, available starting one hour prior to the performance, is required for admission.; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE Family Movie Day 1:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Teen Video Game Night 4pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Minecraft Monday 4:30pm; Reservations required.; 4th-8th Grades; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Thanksgiving Turkey -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; Happy Thanksgiving, we will be creating a turkey craft with fun colorful feathers.; McDonald’s of Cinco Ranch November 26 FREE Thanksgiving Turkey -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; Happy Thanksgiving, we will be
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November 27 FREE Celebrate Diwali -Small Fries 11:30am; Let’s learn about and celebrate the festival of lights together!; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Thanksgiving Turkey -McFamily Fun Night 5pm; Happy Thanksgiving, we will be creating a turkey craft with fun colorful feathers.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton November 28 17th Annual YMCA Turkey Dash 7am; Katy’s Largest Fun Run!; The Y; ymcaturkeydash.org Uptown Holiday Lighting Event / Fireworks 4pm-7pm; Post Oak Boulevard, Houston; uptown-houston.com FREE H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade 9pm; Downtown Houston; houstontx.gov/thanksgivingparade November 29 - December 29 Christmas in the Country Dewberry Farm is transformed into a whimsical Christmas Village, with twinkling lights, garland, ribbons and tinsel. Hop a wagon for a merry ride across the prairie to experience the magic of over one million lights, fantasy displays and holiday music! Enjoy 40+ attractions, including the Dewville Express Train, all included in the price of admission!; Dewberry Farm; dewberryfarm.com November 29 - December 15 Christmas Trees at Dewberry Farm Take a wagon ride or ride on the Dewville Express Train to the “forest” on the back 40 acres. Search the Christmas Forest for the right tree. Cut your tree (we furnish the saw), or we cut it for you. Ride back to Santa’s Workshop for tree baling. There is no admission fee to visit the farm to shop for a tree before 6pm. Saturdays and Sundays only.; Dewberry Farm; dewberryfarm.com November 29 – 30 The Festival of Trees A holiday fundraiser benefiting The Ballard House. A collection of custom designed Christmas Trees and Wreaths that are sponsored by and decorated by your neighbors, businesses, and organizations to be displayed on-site and made available for purchase throughout the weekend show.; Cane Island Amenity Village; bhfot.org
November 30 Holiday in the Plaza 12pm-5pm; Come visit with Santa and bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus in exchange for a complimentary picture with Santa. Plus, craft and a sing along.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 100th Annual Reliant Lights Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular 5pm; Music, Santa, fireworks and family fun.; Hermann Square at City Hall; houstontx.gov/mayorsholiday
Ongoing Events FREE Weekly Story Times
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Toddler Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library Toddler Time 10:30am; Katy Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Katherine Tyra Branch Library
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Preschool Story Time 10am; Katy Budget Books, 2450 Fry Rd.; katybooks.com; 281-578-7770 Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library Preschool Story Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library
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Totally Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Maud Marks Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Katy Branch Library
SATURDAYS
Lily’s Library Tales 11am; Story time with Lily, a certified therapy dog!; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek
Other Weekly Events
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FREE Anime Club 4:30pm; Katy 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
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