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January 1 – 14 Houston Zoo Lights 6pm-10pm; Fifteen miles of earth-friendly LED lighting illuminate our ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to light your way.; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org/zoolights; 713-533-6500
working at the fine-motor skills table, and story time. Free small McCafe to any parent who attends.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net
January 1 – 7 Holiday Attractions at Moody Gardens Eight Holiday Attractions, One Venue - Ice Land, Festival of Lights, Cirque Joyeux Noel, 3D Films, Rudolph 4D, Ice Skating, Arctic Slide, Train Rides, plus live entertainment, great food, group rates, hotel packages, free parking and more.; Moody Gardens Galveston; moodygardens.com; 800-582-4673
FREE Family Night-Magical Star Wands 5:00pm; Lets make our magical stars for a new magical year. Using sparkly glitter and other fun materials. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800
The Mystery of the Christmas Star 11:00am-2:00pm; Journey back over 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise captivate audiences of all ages.; Houston Museum of Natural Science; hmns.org; 713-639-4629 January 2 – 3 Rockin’ New Year WonderWeek Splatter Paint Party, Environmental Resolutions, Prosperous Peas! The World is Waiting for You, Let it Snow, A Buzzin’ New Year Noisemaker, New Year’s Wishing Wand, New Year, New You Crown, New Year’s Bingo and Robot Arm.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 January 2 Parent’s Day Out 9:00am; Kiddos run jump and play through 4 hours of FUN! Pre-Register Online - $16.00 (closes 24 hr. prior to start of event), Register at the Door $20.00 (cash or check only).; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 FREE Family Night-Magical Star Wands 5:00pm; Lets make our magical stars for a new magical year. Using sparkly glitter and other fun materials. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 January 3 FREE Small Fries-Paper Plate Donuts 11:30am; Kids will make their own paper plate donut using fun materials like paint and colorful sprinkles. Along with the craft, we will also have face painting,
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January 4, 11 & 18 FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green 7:00pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 January 4 FREE Small Fries-Paper Plate Donuts 11:30am; Kids will make their own paper plate donut using fun materials like paint and colorful sprinkles. Along with the craft, we will also have face painting, working at the fine-motor skills table, and story time. Free small McCafe to any parent who attends.; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night-Magical Star Wands 5:00pm; Lets make our magical stars for a new magical year. Using sparkly glitter and other fun materials. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net January 5 Princess Play Date 9:00am; Girls will play dress up, tea party, story time, craft time and much more! Don’t forget to pack a lunch. Students & Non-Students, Girls Only, Ages 3 (potty-trained)-5 yrs. 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 Open Gym 7:00pm; Free time for students and non-students to work on any skills or events they would like to have extra time on. Swinging on the bars, jumping on the trampolines or just hanging out with friends. Parents...enjoy a night out. 3 (potty trained)-14 yrs Pre-register online $16, at the door $20.; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000
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January 6 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9:00am; Wooden block calendar; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com FREE Family Story Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 January 8 – 19 St. Peter’s United Methodist Church - Early Childhood Development Center Registration 2018-2019 9:00am; Registration forms will be available in the St. Peter’s ECDC Preschool office. We offer classes that are developmentally and socially appropriate for children ages 15 months through 5 years of age.; St. Peter’s United Methodist Church - Early Childhood Development Center; stpkaty.org; 281-492-0623 January 9, 16, 23 & 30 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am & 11:00am; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 January 9 – 14 The Color Purple: The Musical Hobby Center; hobby.centerhouston.net January 9 FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12:00pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 FREE Family Night-Winter Skates 5:00pm; Ice skating fun. These easy to make ice skates will be adorable to hang on our walls. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 January 10, 17, 24 & 31 FREE Wednesday Wonders 4:45pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 January 10 & 24 FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 January 10 FREE Small Fries-Fingerprint Bubble Bath 11:45am; Its bubble bath time. Let’s make our bubbles using paint and our little finger prints. Along with the craft, we will also have face painting, working at the fine-motor skills table, and story time. Free small McCafe to any parent who attends.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR January 10 FREE School-Age Kids Craft 4:30pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 FREE Family Night-Winter Skates 5:00pm; Ice skating fun. These easy to make ice skates will be adorable to hang on our walls. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Para los Ninos/For the Children 6:00pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509 January 11 FREE Small Fries-Fingerprint Bubble Bath 11:30am; Its bubble bath time. Let’s make our bubbles using paint and our little finger prints. Along with the craft, we will also have face painting, working at the fine-motor skills table, and story time. Free small McCafe to any parent who attends.; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE After School Break 4:30pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE Family Night-Winter Skates 5:00pm; Ice skating fun. These easy to make ice skates will be adorable to hang on our walls. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net January 12 Boys Play Date 9:00am; Boys will run, jump, play and much more! Don’t forget to pack a lunch. Students & Non-Students, Boys Only, Ages 3 (potty-trained)-5 yrs. 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 Flip Flop Clinic 7:00pm; Warm up, basic tumbling, cross tumbling, standing backhandsprings and back-tucks, round-off back-handsprings, layouts, fulls and more. Open to Students & Nonstudents 6-18 yrs. Pre-register $20, $25 at the door; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 January 13 FREE 12th Annual MLK Youth Parade Midtown Houston 12:00pm; San Jacinto St. @ Elgin St., Houston; mlkgrandeparade.org; 713-953-1633
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January 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Peace March Celebration Honoring civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his legacy.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
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Parent’s Day Out 9:00am; Kiddos run jump and play through 4 hours of FUN! Pre-Register Online - $16.00 (closes 24 hr. prior to start of event), Register at the Door - $20.00 (cash or check only).; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 FREE 24th Annual MLK Grande Parade Midtown Houston 10:00am; San Jacinto St. @ Elgin St., Houston; mlkgrandeparade.org; 713-953-1633 January 16 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; I can do it! Kids will decorate a listening jar and see how fun it can be to practice obeying their parents. Singing, dancing, sparkle dough and story time to follow.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 Special Needs Family Night 5:00pm; Everyone must wear socks.; Bouncin’ Bears; bouncinbearstexas.com; 281-257-9696 FREE Family Night-Beaded Snowflakes 5:00pm; Kiddos will be using pipe cleaners and colorful beads to create out soft snowflake. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Core Essentials Value: Commitment, This month we are learning about the Core Essential Value, Commitment! Come make a chore chart and stay committed to them all year. Plus, complimentary balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chickfil-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 January 17 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; I can do it! Kids will decorate a listening jar and see how fun it can be to practice obeying their parents. Singing, dancing, sparkle dough and story time to follow.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460 FREE Small Fries-Paper Plate Fire Hats 11:30am; I want to be a fire fighter when I grow up. Let’s make and wear our own fire fighter hat. Along with the craft, we will also have face painting, working at the fine-motor skills table, and story time. Free small McCafe to any parent who attends.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR January 17 FREE After School Break 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Family Night-Beaded Snowflakes 5:00pm; Kiddos will be using pipe cleaners and colorful beads to create out soft snowflake. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Core Essentials Value: Commitment, This month we are learning about the Core Essential Value, Commitment! Come make a chore chart and stay committed to them all year. Plus, complimentary balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chickfil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/ masonroad; 281-579-9460 January 18 FREE Small Fries-Paper Plate Fire Hats 11:30am; I want to be a fire fighter when I grow up. Let’s make and wear our own fire fighter hat. Along with the craft, we will also have face painting, working at the fine-motor skills table, and story time. Free small McCafe to any parent who attends.; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night-Beaded Snowflakes 5:00pm; Kiddos will be using pipe cleaners and colorful beads to create out soft snowflake. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net January 19 Open Gym 7:00pm; Free time for students and non-students to work on any skills or events they would like to have extra time on. Swinging on the bars, jumping on the trampolines or just hanging out with friends. Parents... enjoy a night out. 3 (potty trained)-14 yrs Pre-register online $16, at the door $20.; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000 January 20 FREE Hang Loose With Moana Make waves while you hang loose with Moana and immerse yourself in island life, culture and adventure during a fan celebration.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
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FREE Workshop: Promoting Independence in Young Children 10:00am; Sugar Creek Montessori, 7222 Gaston Rd., Katy; sugarcreekmontessori.com; 281-693-7267
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January 21 - March 3 FREE Family Reading Club Families that complete the program by reading 36 books - 6 books per week - are eligible to receive a book bag for the family, and will have their name entered into a drawing for a $50 dining gift card. A single registration is required for each participating family.; Fort Bend County Libraries; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-341-2677 January 22 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; PJ Party: Eat breakfast for dinner by wearing your pajamas to our PJ Party, while creating a fun door hanger. Kids dressed in pajamas receive free Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis (4 count). Plus, enjoy complimentary face painting by Ms. Butterfly.; Chickfil-A Katy Green; chick-fil-a.com/ katygreen; 281-578-7171 FREE Family Reading Club Kickoff Story Time 7:00pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 January 23 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Snow Day: Paint a snowman with puffy paint and play with sparkle snow dough as we celebrate winter. Singing, dancing, and story time to follow.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Family Night-Winter Mittens 5:00pm; Brrrr. Its cold outside. Let’s not forget our warm mittens. Children will decorate these cute paper mittens. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; PJ Party: Eat breakfast for dinner by wearing your pajamas to our PJ Party, while creating a fun door hanger. Kids dressed in pajamas receive free Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis (4 count). 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 January 24 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Snow Day: Paint a snowman with puffy paint and play with sparkle snow dough as we celebrate winter. Singing, dancing, and story time to follow.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chickfil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460 FREE Small Fries-Frog Face Puppet 11:30am; Ribit-ribit said the froggy. These cool frog puppets will hop hop away. Along with the craft, we will also have face painting, working at the fine-motor skills table, and story time. Free small McCafe to any parent who attends.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR January 24 FREE Family Night-Winter Mittens 5:00pm; Brrrr. Its cold outside. Let’s not forget our warm mittens. Children will decorate these cute paper mittens. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; PJ Party: Eat breakfast for dinner by wearing your pajamas to our PJ Party, while creating a fun door hanger. Kids dressed in pajamas receive free Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis (4 count). Plus, complimentary balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460 January 25 FREE Small Fries-Frog Face Puppet 11:30am; Ribit-ribit said the froggy. These cool frog puppets will hop hop away. Along with the craft, we will also have face painting, working at the fine-motor skills table, and story time. Free small McCafe to any parent who attends.; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night-Winter Mittens 5:00pm; Brrrr. Its cold outside. Let’s not forget our warm mittens. Children will decorate these cute paper mittens. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net The Goddard School Open House 6:00pm-8:00pm; Tour our school, meet the teachers, fun activities.; The Goddard School, Cinco Northwest, Cinco Village Center & Ranch Point; goddardschool.com January 26 - 27 Harlem Globetrotters NRG Arena; ticketmaster.com January 26 Skills Clinic 7:00pm; 2-hour Gymnastics Clinic Beginner to Advanced. $20 per Kiddo. Online Registration Closes 24 Hours Prior to the Start of the Event. You can still Register at the Door - $25 Cash or Check Only. Students & Non-Students, Boys & Girls, Ages 6 & Up; Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy; westwoodgym.com; 281-347-2000
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January 27 – 28 Spring Katy Home and Garden Show Get a head start on your home and garden makeover and experience two buildings packed with more than 300 exhibits, the largest home show in west Houston. Tickets are $9 for adults; $8 for seniors; $5 with a military ID; kids 12 and under are free. Hours
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are Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 11am-5pm.; Merrell Center in Katy; katyhomeandgardenshow.com January 27 Frakenstein’s 200th Birthday Join us for an action-packed day full spooky stories and monstrous ghouls, as we celebrate the 200year anniversary of Mary Shelly’s “Frankenstein.” Make sure you come dressed in your most spook-tacular outfit as you won’t want to miss this positively shocking celebration.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 January 29 Home School Day The Children’s Museum of Houston will be open exclusively for home school families during Home School Day to have unlimited access to all 14-galleries of non-stop, actionpacked fun, explore our STEM-based educational programming and delve into an exhilarating celebration! Preregistration is required.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 January 30 - February 4 School of Rock - The Musical Hobby Center; hobby.centerhouston.net January 30 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Penguin Pal: Create a picture book and penguin friend who loves to listen to your stories. Also enjoy sparkle dough, singing, dancing, and story time.; Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch; chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch; 281-395-1114 FREE Family Night-Cute Winter Penguin 5:00pm; Lets glue different paper shapes to create our cute little penguins. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s at Seven Meadows; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Football Fun: Down, Set, Hut! Come join us in making a foam finger to cheer on your favorite team during the Super Bowl! 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 January 31 FREE Preschool Playhouse 9:30am; Penguin Pal: Create a picture book and penguin friend who loves to listen to your stories. Also enjoy sparkle dough, singing, dancing, and story time.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/masonroad; 281-579-9460
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR January 31 FREE Small Fries-Creative Cat 11:30am; Kids can color and decorate their own paper cat. Don’t forget to name it. Along with the craft, we will also have face painting, working at the fine-motor skills table, and story time. Free small McCafe to any parent who attends.; McDonald’s of Spring Green; theglasergroup.net FREE Puppet Palooza 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Family Night-Cute Winter Penguin 5:00pm; Lets glue different paper shapes to create our cute little penguins. Free kiddie cones with meal purchase for the children.; McDonald’s of Grand Morton; theglasergroup.net; 281-715-2800 FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Football Fun: Down, Set, Hut! Come join us in making a foam finger to cheer on your favorite team during the Super Bowl! Plus, complimentary balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown.; Chick-fil-A Mason Rd; chick-fil-a.com/ masonroad; 281-579-9460
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FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675
FREE Preschool Explorers 11:15am; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592
FREE Preschool & Toddler Story Time 11:15am; Bear Creek United Methodist Church; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885
FREE Preschool Story Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
FREE Stories & Play 2:00pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
FREE Knotty & Nice Club 1pm; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509
FREE Infant Story Time 2:00pm; Bear Creek United Methodist Church; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885
FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am & 11am; 3-6 yrs; Katy Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-391-3509
FREE Chess Wars 4:45pm; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 7:00pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
WEDNESDAYS FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675
FREE Infant Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592
FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592
FREE Mother Goose Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
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FREE Totally Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; 18-36 months; Maud Marks Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-492-8592 FREE Preschool & Toddler Story Time 11:15am; Clay’s Restaurant, 17717 Clay Rd, Houston; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Toddler Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Pokémon Club 4:30pm; Clay’s Restaurant, 17717 Clay Rd, Houston; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885
SATURDAYS FREE Story Time 11:00am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; 281-293-8699; Barnes & Noble, The Centre in Copperfield; bn.com; 281-861-6842
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