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July 1 & 15 FREE Sundays in Nature: Plant’s Crafty Seed Dispersal 12pm; Join us for a day of free admission. We will focus on a different topic each month. Free admission is offered anytime between noon and 4pm.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551 July 2 – 8 The Curt Miller Magic & Comedy Show 1pm & 7:30pm; Magician & Illusionist Curt Miller blends dazzling magic, music, dance, and great CLEAN comedy in a theatrical show that will leave your whole family amazed, amused, and most of all, Entertained!; $23-$16; Moody Gardens Hotel, Galveston; moodygardens.com; 800-582-4673 July 2, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23 & 25 FREE Preschool Story Time 10am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 July 2, 9, 16 & 23 FREE Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11am; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 July 2 FREE Rocket’s Red Glare 2pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Teen Zone: Movie 2pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Teen Anime Club 5pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE AFA Summer Music Festival Orchestra 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com July 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26 & 31 Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse 9:30am; Cinemark 18 & XD Webster; cinemark.com; 281-332-0951 July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31 Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse 9:30am; Cinemark Movies 12 Texas City; cinemark.com; 409-986-7268 July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am & 11am; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
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July 3, 10, 17 & 24 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 July 3 FREE School Age Book Fun Time 10am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE HPL Summer Reading: Andy Roo and the Andy Rooniverse/ Welcome to the Andyrooiverse 10:30am; Join Andyroo on a musical journey to the Andyrooniverse.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 FREE Mommy & Me Event at Tanger Outlets 10:30am-12:30pm; Don’t let summer break turn your kid into a couch potato! The first 200 kids will receive a free kiddie ride! Let your little get their wiggles out with free kids cardio, family kickboxing, and mini-yoga classes! Plus, kids can compete in the youth obstacle course challenge featuring balance beams, river rocks, hula hoops, and more! Hungry after all that action? Your kids eat FREE today too between 10:30 am and 12:30pm! Receive a free kids meal with the purchase of any regular combo meal from any of our Food Court restaurants! Visit Shopper Services in the food court upon arrival to receive your free kiddie ride and kiddie badge for participation in all events.; Free; Tanger Outlets; tangeroutlet.com/ houston; 281.534.4200 FREE Sounds all Around! 1:30pm & 2:30pm; Discover the science of sound with Mr. Mark a.k.a. The Crazy Scientist. An hour of fun science, music, dancing, singing and a ‘makeand-take’ craft!; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Super Smash Tournament 2pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE July 4th Craft 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Teen Game On 3pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
FREE Light Up the Sky Fireworks Spectacular 6pm; Fireworks display, livemusic, inflatables, food trucks. Bring your lawn chairs or blanket to enjoy an evening with family and friends as part of your Independence Day celebration.; Chester L. Davis Sportsplex; leaguecitytx.gov FREE Chubby Checker & The Wildcats 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com July 4 – 8 Patriot Pass Enjoy unlimited visits to the Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston.; $59.99 per person; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 July 4 Kidpendence Day Before rockets glare and fireworks are in the air, join Captain America and the Founding Fathers and exercise your right to be a kid as long as possible with some good ole American fun. Stick around for our indoor parade. Don’t forget to wear red, white and blue.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE 4th of July Kid’s Parade All kids from the Seabrook community are invited to march in the parade that takes place on the trail outlining Meador Park. Children may ride their bikes or tricycles in the parade and after, they can enjoy several activities including face painting and a moonwalk. Free hot dogs and refreshments are also provided.; Meador Park; seabrooktx.gov FREE July 4th Parade 9:30am; Kid’s Bicycle Parade starts at 9:30 AM Main Parade Starts at 10 AM Post Parade Celebration at Community Center.; City of Kemah; kemah-tx.gov FREE Citizen Appreciation Day 10am; Come spend July 4th with us! Activities for this fun event include a petting zoo, face painting, inflatables, and free hot dogs, snow cones and cotton candy.; League Park; leaguecitytx.gov FREE July 4th Celebration 10am; Grand Parade, rides, games, food, entertainment, and fun until 3:30pm.; Stevenson Park; ci.friendswood.tx.us
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FUN -TIME CALEN DAR July 4 Fourth of July Celebration 12pm; The celebration begins at 12pm with Water Wars, get your water guns and water hoses ready to soak your neighbors in this fun event. The evening activities kick-off with the July 4th parade at 6pm, where Nassau Bay veterans are asked to participate and are honored. Festivities continue to David Braun Park with a pie contest and fireworks finale. Go online to register and for more info.; City of Nassau Bay; nassaubay.com FREEdom Over Texas 4pm; Live music acts and spectacular fireworks.; Eleanor Tinsley and Sam Houston Parks; houstontx.gov/july4 4th Fest 4pm; Fireworks - Food Vendors - Live Music - Games - Kid Zone - Car Show - Toys for Tots BBQ; Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds; ci.pasadena.tx.us FREE 4th of July Celebration 5pm; Featuring a Salute to Veterans, games, entertainment, and fireworks.; Texas Avenue Park; cityofwebster.com FREE Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular 7pm; Live music and fireworks show. Parking is $10 in all CityCentre garages beginning at 4pm.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 FREE 179th City of Galveston Celebration Independence Day Parade and Fireworks 7:30pm; Don’t miss this wonderful evening with a glittering parade followed by dazzling fireworks display over the Gulf! Rain date: July 5th; 37th & Seawall Blvd., Galveston; galveston.com FREE 4th of July Celebration 7:30pm; Live entertainment by “Chinatown” and fireworks at 9:20pm.; Centennial Park; ci.friendswood.tx.us FREE ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights: Star Spangled Salute 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Fourth of July Celebration 9:30pm; Live music and Patriotic fireworks show over Galveston Bay.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 July 5, 12 & 26 FREE Pajama Story Time 6:30pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
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July 5 FREE Family Frolic: Science Black Light Puppet Show 10:15am & 11:15am; Helen Hall
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Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Mad Science 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE “Reading Rocks with Socks and Fox”, A Dr. Seuss Tribute by Julian Franklin 1:30pm & 2:30pm; Tribute to Dr. Seuss. In this hilarious magic show you will be amazed, amused and inspired to revisit some classic children’s books as well as learn a few new things about one of American’s most beloved children’s authors.; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Healthy Snacks for Teens 2pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Houston Symphony League Instrument Petting Zoo 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 July 6 FREE Build w/ LEGO 10am; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Movie Day: Emoji Movie 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Dance Party/Just Dance Off 1:30pm & 3:30pm; Put on your dancing shoes & show off your best moves!; 8-10 yrs; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Movie Night 3pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Kids Learn Spanish 4pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to The Beatles 7:30pm; Jones Hall; houstonsymphony.org; 713-224-7575 July 7, 14 & 21 FREE Family Story Time 11am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 July 7 Tana batá Japanese Star Festival Celebrate the annual gettogether of Japan’s iconic star-crossed lovers with storytelling, dances and cultural activities.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 An Evening with Bill Engvall 3pm & 8pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894
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FUN -TIME CALEN DAR July 7 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Reel in the summer fun in our hands-on workshop where you and your child can build a fishing game while tackling educational and developmental skills. Once your fishing game is built, you and your child can decorate it with paint and stickers. Recommended Ages: 5-12.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy 7:30pm; Jones Hall; houstonsymphony.org; 713-224-7575 FREE Movie Nite on The Strand: “It’s a Wonderful Life” 7:45pm; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 July 9-13, 16-20, 23-27 & 30-31 Summer EcoCamp Morning Session 8:30am; EcoCamp, a day camp for 4 to 13-year olds, provides unique opportunities for kids to explore the wonders of our Natural World through indoor and outdoor activities from storytelling and crafts, trail hikes and wildlife encounters, and canoeing and fishing.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551 Summer EcoCamp Afternoon Session 12:30pm; EcoCamp, a day camp for 4 to 13-year-old, provides unique opportunities for kids to explore the wonders of our Natural World through indoor and outdoor activities from storytelling and crafts, trail hikes and wildlife encounters, and canoeing and fishing.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551 July 9, 16, 23 & 30 Kid Krazy Mondays Discounts on kids’ meals. All Day Ride Passes & the Boardwalk Beast. Coupons located on our website or Facebook Page.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 July 9 FREE Teen Zone: Movie 2pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Teen Edition: Are You Smarter than a Librarian? 4pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
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July 10 – 15 FREE All Shook Up 8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
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July 10 FREE School Age Book Fun Time 10am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Events by Kerry Music: Magic & Games 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Lenny the Magician 1:30pm; Come see a family-oriented comedy magic show! From small magic shows to full stage illusion shows, Lenny offers World-class entertainment!; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Teen Tasty Tuesdays 3pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 July 11, 18 & 25 FREE Baby Time 10:15am; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Preschoolers at Play 10:15am & 11am; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Baby Caterpillars 10:15am & 11:15am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Toddler Time 11am; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Preschool Story Time 1:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 July 11 FREE CD Air Hockey 1:30pm & 3:30pm; An old school arcade games made with recycles materials.; 8-10 yrs; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Seabrook Rocks! 4pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE S.T.E.A.M. for Tweens: Hour of Code 5pm; 8-13 yrs; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Moonlight Movies 9pm; Grab your blankets and join us in the plaza for The Sandlot.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 July 12 – 22 Marvel Universe Live! NRG Stadium; ticketmaster.com July 12 & 26 FREE Pajama Story Time 6pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR July 12 FREE Family Frolic: Dinosaur Discovery 10:15am & 11:15am; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Balloonatiks 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Pocket Watch Puppets 1:30pm; Puppet show for all ages.; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Healthy Snacks for Teens 2pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Pocket Watch Puppets 2:30pm; Puppet show for all ages.; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Magician Julian Franklin 2:30pm & 3:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Craft Night 6:40pm; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 July 13 – 14 “Christmas in July” Arts, Crafts & Antiques Market 9am; There’s something for every member for the family! We will be selling delicious Pappasitos Fajita plates! We also have great concessions food! The entrance is free to the public.; Clear Lake Park, 5002 E. NASA Pkwy; 281-326-2955 July 13 & 27 Parent’s Night Out 6:30pm; Jump time, pizza & drink, fun activities and childcare. Preregister $20 for first child/$18 per sibling; Walk In’s $25 for first child/$23 per sibling; JumpNJungle Webster; jumpnjungle.com; 281-557-0700
FREE Kids Learn Spanish 4pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
FREE Teen Anime Club 5pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
FREE Teen Late Night: Clue Murder Mystery 6pm; 13-18 yrs; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
July 17 – 22 Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies, The Phantom Returns Hobby Center; houston.broadway.com
July 14 Dog Days of Summer Learn about vet medicine and pet ownership with Banfield and therapy dog. And take home a lifetime friend as pet rescue agencies will be on site for pet adoptions.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
July 17 FREE School Age Book Fun Time 10am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812
Friends of Dickinson Public Library Book Sale 10am-1pm; Join us for a great selection of used books at low prices! You never know what you might find at a book sale.; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 Family Day at The Ocean Star: Rigs to Reefs 10am-3pm; Learn what happens to platforms when they are no longer used to produce offshore oil and gas. In some cases, they apply and are accepted into the Rigs to Reef program, where they are converted into artificial reef habitats. What types of sea creatures call these structures home? Create a Deep Sea porthole, a unique view of an amazing underwater habitat.; Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum; oceanstaroec.com; 409-766-7827 FREE Solar Carving 2pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
29th Annual Shrimp Boil Benefiting the Rose 4pm; Kids Zone, Desserts, Cash Bar, Auction by Bear and Live Music.; July 13 Pasadena Convention Center; FREE Movies in the Park: Cars 3 Movie begin at dusk.; Centennial Park; therose.org/shrimpboil ci.friendswood.tx.us Parent’s Night Out 5pm; 6 months-5th Grade; $10 per FREE Build w/ LEGO child; Clear Lake United Methodist 10am; Helen Hall Library; Church; clearlakemethodist.org; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 281-488-5110 FREE Baby Playtime FREE Music Nite on The Strand: 10am; Freeman Branch Library; Campfire Soul hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 6pm; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, FREE Movie Day: Peter Rabbit Galveston; 409-621-2253 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; July 16 dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; FREE Choose Your Own Adventure 281-534-3812 12pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; FREE Bay Ambassador hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 1:30pm & 3pm; What do you know FREE Teen Zone: Movie about Galveston Bay? Learn more, including how you can help protect it!; 2pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 8-10 yrs; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 281-534-3812
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FREE Express Theatre’s Hilltop Festival for Children: FREEdom Train 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Under the Sea Tea Party 1:30pm, 2:15pm & 3pm; Come dressed as your favorite character and submerge yourself in an under the sea tea adventure. Story, craft, and small snack provided. RSVP required and starting July 11th.; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Teen Game On 3pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 July 18 Summer Movie Clubhouse: Hotel Transylvania 3 9am; We will go to the AMC Movie Theatre to watch the latest, greatest, coolest kid’s movies on the Big Screen and then head back to UBC for Lunch, Bible Study, crafts, and games. Register Online Today!; Completed 1st-5th Grades; $20; University Baptist Church; ubc.org; 281-488-8517 FREE Express Theatre’s Hilltop Festival for Children: The New Clown in Town 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Name That Tune 1:30pm & 3:30pm; Think you know music? Can you identify these songs? Win prizes!; 8-10 yrs; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Chess Club 2pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 July 19 FREE Family Frolic: Folktales and American Songs 10:15am & 11:15am; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Express Theatre’s Hilltop Festival for Children: Let’s Make A Play Today!
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11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Houston Museum of Natural Science: Oceans 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE The Professor Hughdini Show 1:30pm & 2:30pm; Magic show for all ages.; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Marsha’s Petting Zoo 2:30pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Crocodile Encounter 2:30pm & 3:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Pajama Party Time 6:30pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 July 20 FREE Movies in the Park: The Nut Job 2 Movies begin at dusk.; Centennial Park; ci.friendswood.tx.us FREE Build w/ LEGO 10am; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Express Theatre’s Hilltop Festival for Children: The Adventures of Santa Claus 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Movie Day: Wrinkle in Time 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Mini-hovercraft 1:30pm; Can you make a floating hovercraft?; 8-10 yrs; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Lego Racing 2pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Fandom Singalong 3:30pm; Grab the mic or just sing along in the crowd, choose from different fandoms and musicals in our epic playlist!; 11-18 yrs; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Kids Learn Spanish 4pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 July 21 Panda-Monium Be hungry as a bear when you join our Panda cookie decorating interactive. Then, bear with your creativity during a Panda squishy toy interactive.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR July 21 Preschool Camp: “Superhero Sharks” (Aquarium) 10am; During Camp Eight you won’t be bait learning about Superhero Sharks.; 2-4 yrs; $20 ($17 for members); Moody Gardens Galveston; moodygardens.com; 800-582-4673 FREE SlimeFest 12pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 Apollo 13 - Film with Live Orchestra 7:30pm; Jones Hall; houstonsymphony.org; 713-224-7575 Dixie’s Tupperware Party 8pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894 July 23 FREE Teen Zone: Movie 2pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 July 24 FREE John O’Bryant: Magician 10am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Dairy Cow Visit 10:30am; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE DHS Band 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE “Westward Ho, Carlotta!” by Storybook Opera 1:30pm & 2:30pm; Come experience a little bit of opera! For all ages!; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Teen Tasty Tuesdays 3pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Sherlock Holmes Escape Room 5:30pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 July 25 FREE Watercolor Creatures 1:30pm; Breathe life into these strange creatures with a straw and some paint.; 8-10 yrs; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Test Your Knowledge 2pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
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FREE Smartphone Projector 3:30pm; Even if you don’t have a smart phone of your own, you’ll want to make one.; 11-18 yrs; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135
Afternoon Family Activity @ Texas City Museum 1pm-3pm; Take home craft, 1 per child present, included with admission.; Texas City Museum; texas-city-tx.org/page/rec. museum
FREE S.T.E.A.M. for Tweens: Fun with Snap Circuits 5pm; 8-13 yrs; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
FREE Balloon Games 2pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
July 26 FREE Family Frolic: Texas Snakes 10:15am; Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center, 400 W. Walker Sr., League City; leaguecitylibrary.org FREE Julie Massey: Squid Experiments 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Popstars Performing 1:30pm & 2:30pm; Learn a routine and, at the end of the program, perform for your grown-ups! You will discover the big performer in yourself!; K-12th Grades; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Healthy Snacks for Teens 2pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Summer with a Scientist! Sun S’mores 2:30pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Houston Museum of Natural Science: Texas Bugs 2:30pm & 3:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Craft Night 6:40pm; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 July 27 FREE Movies in the Park: Coco Movies begin at dusk.; Centennial Park; ci.friendswood.tx.us FREE Build w/ LEGO 10am; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Toddlers in Motion 10:15am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Movie Day: Sherlock Gnomes 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812
FREE Magnetic Silly Putty 3:30pm; Make your own silly putty that responds to magnets.; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE End of Summer Party 7pm; Did you attend 3 programs? Read 20 books? Then you’re invited!! Spend the evening in the library after hours!; 8-10 yrs; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 July 28 – 29 FREE End of Summer Lock In 7pm; Did you attend 3 programs? Read 21 hours? Then you’re invited!! Spend the night in the library.; 11-18 yrs; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 July 28 Spider-Man Day and Web Sling Showdown Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will spin into gear for a special appearance at the Museum. Join artist Christian Navarrete for a comic book interactive. Plus, sign up on-site to duke it out in a Spider-Man inspired web sling shootout!; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Face Painting & End of Summer Party 11am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 July 30 FREE The Price is Right 2pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 July 31 FREE Boofa Variety Show, by Boofa the Clown 1:30pm & 2:30pm; A variety show with magic, music and lots of fun!; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE PVC Toys 2pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
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Ongoing Events FRIDAYS
Chill Out at the Houston Zoo Stay cool all summer long as TXU Energy presents Chill Out at the Houston Zoo! Even in the heat you can head to the Zoo for a relaxing day filled with fun, education, and amazing animals. Many Frosty Indoor Facilities and be sure to also cool off at the TXU Energy fan stations throughout the Zoo and splash into the Kathrine McGovern Water Play Park.; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500
Toddler Time 10:10am; Friendswood Public Library Preschool Story Time 10:45am; Friendswood Public Library
SATURDAYS
Story Time 11am; At Your Local Barnes and Noble Store; bn.com
Other Weekly Events
MONDAYS
Big Bugs at the Houston Zoo All summer long, you can see bugs unlike ever before - up to 60 times larger than their normal size. From the 7-foot ladybug to the 33-foot tarantula, you’ll see these bugs in great detail as each is made to look exactly like its smaller counterpart.; $22.95-$19.95 includes Zoo admission; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500
FREE Little Maker Mondays 11am; Evelyn Meador Branch Library FREE Monday Crafts 12:45pm; 2-4 yrs; Friendswood Public Library FREE Monday Crafts 1:30pm; 5-7 yrs; Friendswood Public Library
TUESDAYS
Evening Chill at the Houston Zoo Every Friday & Saturday night the Houston Zoo is once again staying open late, so you can enjoy the animals in the cooler evening weather. Guests can enjoy added music and fun family activities that are sure to entertain kids and adults alike. Save $4 after 4pm. We’re open even later for our outdoor movie nights on July 13, 14, 27 & 28. Movie starts at 8:45pm.; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500
FREE Weekly Story Times
MONDAYS
Rattle & Rhyme 10:10am; Friendswood Public Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Freeman Branch Library Toddler International Story Time 10:30am; Evelyn Meador Branch Library Baby Butterflies 11:15am; Freeman Branch Library
TUESDAYS
Toddler Time 10:10am; Friendswood Public Library Toddler Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Freeman Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:45am; Friendswood Public Library Preschool Story Time 1:30pm; 3-5 yrs; Freeman Library
WEDNESDAYS
Preschool Story Time 10am; Dickinson Public Library Baby Time 10:15am; Evelyn Meador Library Baby Caterpillars 10:15am & 11:15am; Freeman Branch Library Toddler Time 11am; Evelyn Meador Library
THURSDAYS
Baby Story Time 10:30am; Dickinson Public Library
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Open Gym 10am; Open to kids ages 16 months to 12 years. $10 for first child, $5 for additional siblings.; Above the Bar Gymnastics Academy; abovethebargym.com; 832-932-1466 Open Gym 11am; A special time where the entire gym is open. Trampolines, pits, slides, trapeze, tree houses, and lots of tumbling space. $6 per child + tax/ per open gym for currently enrolled students $10 per child+ tax/ per open gym for non-students; AcroSports Friendswood; acrosports.com; 281-332-4496 FREE Family Night 5pm-7pm; Chick-fil-a at El Dorado, chick-fil-a.com/i45andeldorado, 281-488-1112
WEDNESDAYS
FREE Kickin’ It Country Enjoy the best in Country Music.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
THURSDAYS
Family Night 5pm; Let Jump N Jungle do the cooking and cleaning for you while your family has a jumping good time.; JumpNJungle Webster; jumpnjungle.com; 281-557-0700 FREE Rock the Dock 7pm; Summer Concert Series; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
FRIDAYS
FREE Food, Faith and Fun Fridays 9:30am; We will serve a hot breakfast, have an enrichment program, followed by a bible study, games, crafts, recreation and then we will serve a hot lunch to end our program. High Schoolers will be invited to stay for the afternoon for extra gym time. Kidz Pak food box for each child. Register online.; First Baptist Church Dickinson; fbcdickinson.church
Open Gym 10am; Open to kids ages 16 months to 12 years. $10 for first child, $5 for additional siblings.; Above the Bar Gymnastics Academy; abovethebargym.com; 832-932-1466
SUNDAYS
Open Gym 11am; A special time where the entire gym is open. Trampolines, pits, slides, trapeze, tree houses, and lots of tumbling space. $6 per child + tax/ per open gym for currently enrolled students $10 per child+ tax/ per open gym for non-students; AcroSports League City; acrosports.com; 281-967-7261
FREE Salsa Sundays Live Salsa music on the main stage all day!; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
Bands on the Sand 6pm; Enjoy this popular summer concert series with fireworks. Featuring local and regional bands ranging from R&B, rock, country and blues, families can rock out as they float in the lazy river or hang out on the Island’s only white sand beach.; $15; Palm Beach @ Moody Gardens, Galveston; moodygardens.com
* Please contact library for details as some require advanced tickets.
FREE Flicks at Five Points 8:30pm; Five Points Plaza; ci.la-porte.tx.us
Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135
FREE Fireworks Fridays 9:30pm; Enjoy our fireworks show over Galveston Bay.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
SATURDAYS
FREE Sandcastle Building Lesson Each event will begin with an instructor building a sandcastle from 8-11 a.m. followed by lessons at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Equipment will be provided on a limited basis and participants are encouraged to bring their own sand buckets and shovels. Registration is not required. The lessons will take place on the sand near the Stewart Beach Pavilion.; Stewart Beach, Galveston; galveston.com FREE Craft for Kids 11am-3pm; Lakeshore Learning; lakeshorelearning.com; 281-461-6263 Train Rides 11am-2pm; Ride the train and take a tour of the museum and learn all about the trains; $5 w/Admission; Galveston Railroad Museum; 2602 Santa Fe Place; galvestonrrmuseum.com; 409-765-5700 Bands on the Sand 6pm; Enjoy this popular summer concert series with fireworks. Featuring local and regional bands ranging from R&B, rock, country and blues, families can rock out as they float in the lazy river or hang out on the Island’s only white sand beach.; $15; Palm Beach @ Moody Gardens, Galveston; moodygardens.com
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FREE Stay & Play Sunday: Fireworks Over the Gulf 9pm; Enjoy free fireworks over the Gulf each Sunday this summer.; 37th & Seawall Blvd., Galveston; galveston.com
Sunday Movie Night at Pleasure Pier Enjoy a movie under the stars!; Pleasure Pier, Galveston; pleasurepier.com
Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals Abe’s Cajun Market Mondays; One kid’s meal with each adult meal. Denny’s League City Saturdays; 4pm-10pm - two free kids meals per adult meal Denny’s Webster Tuesdays; 4pm-10pm - two free kid’s meals with one adult purchase Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Sundays; Kids eat free. Firehouse Subs Sundays; Free kid’s meal with purchase of adult combo, all day Fuddrucker’s Mondays; Kid’s eat for 99 cents from 4pm -close with adult purchase. Gatti’s Pizza Clear Lake Tuesdays; Kid’s 12 & Under Eat Free With the purchase of one adult buffet and 2 drinks! All day! IHOP Everyday; 4pm-10pm; one kids meal with one adult purchase; Webster and Clear Lake Shores iT’Z Thursdays; Limit two free child buffets per one paid adult. Valid for children 12 and under. James Coney Island Mondays; $.99 Kid’s Meal with adult purchase of $5.50 or more. 4pmclose. All kid’s meals include a free frozen treat. LaBrisa’s League City Tuesdays; All Day - $1 Kid’s Meal with Entree Purchase
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