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July 1 – 26 FREE A Universe of Stories: Summer Reading 2019 Logs will be available either online or at the library. Four reading logs and four levels of prizes total are available. Children from birth through 5th grade are encouraged to participate in our space themed program.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 July 1 – 14 Disney’s Aladdin Hobby Center; houston.broadway.com July 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22 & 24 FREE Preschool Story Time 10am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 July 1, 8, 15 & 22 FREE Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11am; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Tween Maker Monday 3pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 July 1, 15 & 29 FREE Teen Movie Monday! 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 July 1 & 15 FREE Teen Anime Club 5pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 July 2, 9, 16 & 23 FREE School Age Book Fun Time 10am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am & 11am; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Teen Zone: Coding Workshop 4pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 July 2 & 16 FREE Movies on The Lawn at The Lawn at Baybrook 7pm; The Lawn at Baybrook Mall; baybrookmall.com
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July 2 FREE HPL SRP: Storybook Opera: The Armadillo’s Dream 10:30am; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
July 4 – 7
FREE Hampstead Stage Company 10:30am; Join us for Stories in the Stars, a theatrical presentation by the Hampstead Stage Company.; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
Downtown Aquarium Houston;
FREE Kid Yoga 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812
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FREE Blast Off with Commander Astro! 1:30pm & 2:30pm; A variety show in a magical galaxy far away!; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135
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FREE Fourth of July Crafts 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
Children’s Museum of Houston;
July 3, 10, 24 & 31 FREE Gamers Unite! Tabletop Edition 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
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July 3 & 5 FREE Living in Space 10:15am & 11am; From wakeup to bedtime, discover what astronauts do onboard the International Space Station to overcome the everyday “hassles” of life. Hands-on activity included.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 July 3 & 17 FREE Tween Chess 5pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 July 3 FREE Baking Soda Bottle Rockets 3pm; Blast off for July 4th by making your own bottle rocket out of baking soda and vinegar.; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Fireworks Extravaganza 6pm; Fireworks display, live music, inflatables and food trucks. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets.; Chester L. Davis Sportplex; leaguecitytx.gov
Patriot Pass Enjoy unlimited visits to the Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston for $59.99.; Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and kemahboardwalk.com July 4 Kidpendence Day + Captain America + WonderWoman + Elephant Toothpaste Patriotic Celebrate our country’s 243rd birthday with none other than Captain America and will culminate with a colorful patriotic burst of elephant toothpaste. Don’t forget to wear your red, white, and blue to pay tribute to the land of the free and the home of the brave!; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE 4th of July Celebration games, entertainment, and fireworks.; Texas Avenue Park; cityofwebster.com FREE 124th Annual 4th of July Celebration: There’s No Place Like Home Grand Parade 10am; On Friendswood Dr. between Heritage Dr. & Stevenson Park; ci.friendswood.tx.us/july4th FREE Citizen Appreciation Day 10am-2pm; Come share your patriotic spirit with us as we celebrate Fourth of July, League City style! Enjoy fun activities such as a petting zoo, face painting, moonwalks, free food, snow cones and cotton candy.; League Park; leaguecitytx.gov 124th Annual 4th of July Celebration: There’s No Place Like Home 11am; Rides, Games, Food and Entertainment.; Stevenson Park; ci.friendswood.tx.us/july4th Fourth of July Celebration at Bayou Bend 12pm-5pm; Performances, crafts, activities, refreshments, and more.; Bayou Bend Collection & Gardens; mfah.org; 713-639-7750
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR July 4 FREE Annual July 4th Celebration 12pm; Water Wars @ Noon to 2pm. Get your water guns and water hoses ready to soak your neighbors. Display a stars and stripes bandana on your person, wagon or cart. You can pick up your free bandanas at 18639 Prince William Ln., from 9am to 10am on July 3rd or 4th. Music and vendors will be at David Braun Park from 6pm to 9pm. Parade Starts @ 6pm: Parade begins at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and goes down San Sebastian to Point Lookout to Kingstree to Martinique to David Braun Park at Lake Nassau. Fireworks @ 9pm; City of Nassau Bay; nassaubay.com/568/fourthof-july Citgo Freedom Over Texas 4pm; Music and fireworks on Buffalo Bayou.; Downtown Houston - Buffalo Bayou; houstontx.gov/july4 FREE 4th Fest 5pm; Fireworks, live music, food vendors, kids’ games, hayrides.; Pasadena Convention Center and Fairgrounds; pasadenatx.gov; 713-475-7048 Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular 7pm; An evening of live music and 15-minute fireworks spectacular that you don’t want to miss. Parking will be $10 in all CityCentre garages beginning at 4pm.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 FREE 180th City of Galveston Celebration Independence Day Parade and Fireworks 7pm; 37th Street and Seawall Blvd, Galveston; galveston.com 124th Annual 4th of July Celebration: There’s No Place Like Home 7:30pm; Rides, Food and Entertainment by “The Molly Ringwalds”. Fireworks Show starts at approximately 9:20pm; Centennial Park; ci.friendswood.tx.us/july4th
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FREE Exxonmobil Summer Symphony Nights: Star Spangled Salute 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
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FREE Fourth of July Celebration 9:30pm; Live music & Patriotic fireworks show over Galveston Bay.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
July 5 FREE Destination Latino America 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Movie Day: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 South Shore Summer Concert Series: The Pee Wee Bowen Band 6pm; South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center; sshr.com Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $35 Non-members; The Little Gym of Friendswood; tlgfriendswoodtx.com; 281-482-4242 Robert Earl Keen and Tyler Childers in Concert 8pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894 Firefly Friday 8pm; Join us on a beautiful walk through the woods as we look for fireflies and listen to the fascinating sounds of the night. Don’t forget your walking shoes! Ages 6-adult. Advance reservations required.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551 FREE Fly Dance Company: The Gentlemen of Hip Hop 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com July 6 & 20 FREE Family Story Time 11am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 July 6 Spider-Verse Spinoff + SpeedPainting Artist “Ange” Swing into the Museum and meet the original Spider-Man and his two Spidey counterparts, Miles Morales and Spidey-Gwen during
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a fan celebration. Plus, check out how Houston artist, Ange, paints with Spidey speed; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Hands-on workshop where you and your child can make a tow truck with an operational boom. Once it is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers. All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com FREE Family Story Time 10:30am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Movie Nite on The Strand: “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” 7pm; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 FREE Family Funk Festival 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com July 7 – 13 “Brain on Art” Brain-Sensing Interactive You’re invited to witness this ground-breaking research as kids create art while wearing non-invasive brain-sensing technology!; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 July 7 & 21 FREE Sundays in Nature 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 7 “Make a Wish” Tanabata Japanese Star Festival Celebrate the annual get-together of Japan’s iconic star-crossed lovers with storytelling, dances and cultural activities!; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR July 8, 15, 22 & 29 Kid Krazy Mondays Discounts of 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 8 FREE BeeBot Tots 11am; Screen Free coding for little ones!; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Teen Craft: Button Maker 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Makedo Box Sculptures 3pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Cosmic Crafternoon: Space Rocks 4pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 July 9, 16 & 23 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 July 9 FREE Stories & More 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Poetry in Motion 1:30pm & 2:30pm; Experience humanity’s shared stories through a confluence of poetry, music and Indian dance.; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135
FREE Star Gazing Party 9pm; Come view the sky through telescopes with the expert help of the Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society in this unique after-hours event!; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
July 10 & 24 FREE Tween Backgammon and Other Board Games 5pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
FREE Gaming in the Library: Artemis 3pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
FREE Strike, Scrape, & Shake Percussion Show 10:30am; Join Mark Shelton for an awesome show about percussive musical instruments.; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
Family Fun Night 6pm; We will have open swim, concession stand food, and a Drive-In Movie.; $6 residents, $10 non-residents; Hometown Heroes Pool; leaguecitytx.gov
July 11 – 28 Thoroughly Modern Millie COM Theatre @ College of the Mainland; com.edu/theatre; 409-933-8345 July 11, 18 & 25 FREE Baby Story Time 10:30am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Family Night 6:30pm; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135
FREE Asteroids, Comets and Dinosaurs 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
July 11 & 25 FREE Gamers Unite! Electronic Edition 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
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FREE Bugs on Wheels 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
July 12 & 26 FREE Craftivity 10:15am; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
FREE Pajama Time 6:30pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
Adaptive Swim 6pm; For people with disabilities and their immediate family members.; $5 per person; Strawberry Park; pasadenatx.gov
FREE Star Gazing 1:30pm & 2:30pm; Learn to navigate our night skies with Galveston Island State Park Ranger Lisa!; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135
July 10 FREE Starlab: Astronaut 10:15am; 5-11 yrs; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
FREE Anime Club: Classic Animes 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
FREE Tween Anime Club 5pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
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FREE Pajama Story Time 6pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 July 11 FREE Monty the Magician 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812
July 12 FREE Movies in the Park: Mary Poppins Returns Movie starts at dusk.; Centennial Park, 2200 S. Friendswood Dr.; ci.friendswood.tx.us FREE Baby Playtime 10am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Movie Day: Smallfoot 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE LEGO 3pm; Build what you want and use your imagination in this fun activity; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Saltgrass Science @ Family Story Time 3:30pm; Special Guest this month. Come learn about the creatures that live in the Gulf of Mexico with Saltgrass Science!; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Reaching for Sea Stars by NOAA 4pm; Join us for a special presentation and Family Fun including a story and craft.; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR July 12 FREE Flick & Float 8pm; LaPorte Wave Pool; ci.la-porte.tx.us July 13 “Dino Daze” Walking Dinosaurs + Fossil Dig Show + Dino Story Telling Don’t miss a prehistoric day of dino fun as we dig up the past full of Pterodactyls, Stegosauruses and Tyrannosaurus Rexes! Walking dinosaurs will roam the earth once again.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Ocean Star Family Days: 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 Teen Zone: DIY Button Making 11am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Star Wars Festival 2pm; Games, crafts, picture opportunities throughout the library, as well as a visit from some special visitors, this will be an afternoon to remember!; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 30th Annual Shrimp Boil 4pm; Benefiting The Rose; Pasadena Convention Center; therose.org Parent’s Night Out 5pm; Clear Lake United Methodist Church; clearlakemethodist.org; 281-488-5110
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FREE Music Nite on The Strand 6pm; Sarah Grace and the Soul (Blues, R&B); Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253
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July 14 World Series of Dog Shows Sneak Peek Experience some doggone fun as Super K-9’s raise the “woof” with interactive tricks and “tails.”; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 July 15 FREE Drone Flying 2pm; Compete with others in drone games or just practice flying in this drone activity.; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 July 16 – 21 FREE Seussical The Musical 8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com July 16 FREE LittleBits: Star Chart 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Chara Dance 1:30pm & 2:30pm; Come do the moon walk and learn other out of this WORLD dance moves!; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Teen Maker Tuesday: Vacuum Forming 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 July 17 FREE Yes, it is Rocket Science 10:15am & 11am; Explore the history of rockets.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 July 18 FREE HMNS 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Yoga for the Family 1:30pm & 2:30pm; Yoga practice for all ages! Bring a beach towel or mat.; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Block Party 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Culinary Creations: Chili Mac Demo 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
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FREE Perler Beading 3pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Mad Science 3:30pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 July 19 – 21 Disney’s Cinderella Kids Upstage Arts Youth Theater; upstagearts.com; 832-797-4209 July 19 FREE Movies in the Park: Ralph Breaks the Internet Movie starts at dusk.; Centennial Park, 2200 S. Friendswood Dr.; ci.friendswood.tx.us Parachute Play Time 10am; Parachute Play Time with Gymboree Play & Music for a morning of toddler-friendly fun.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 FREE Yes, it is Rocket Science 10:15am & 11:15am; Explore the history of rockets.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE NASA ISS Flight Controller Presentation 10:15am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Movie Day: Incredibles II 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE iMaker Freeplay 3pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 July 20 Moon Landing Celebration with Star Wars Twist Spacewalk to the Museum to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing during a Star Wars fan celebration.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing Party 11am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Movie in the Park: Apollo 13 7:30pm; There will be a bounce house for the kids plus popcorn and refreshments for all.; Rex L. Meador Park; seabrooktx.gov
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR of life. Hands-on activity included.; Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center, League City; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
July 21 Adaptive Swim 8am; For people with disabilities and their immediate family members.; $5 per person; Strawberry Park; pasadenatx.gov
FREE Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
July 22 FREE Teen Craft: Perler Bead Creations 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
July 25 FREE Let’s Make a Play Today! 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
July 23 FREE HPL SRP: Crocodile Encounter 10:30am; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 FREE Rhyme and Reason: A Celebration of Black History 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Rock Painting 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Take Me to Your Readers 1:30pm & 2:30pm; A magic and puppet show presented by Julian Franklin.; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Perler Bead Blowout 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Teen Program: Black Hole Binge 3pm; Mob Psycho 100 (rated TV-14); Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 July 24 FREE Living in Space 10:15am; From wake-up to bedtime, discover what astronauts do onboard the International Space Station to overcome the everyday “hassles”
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FREE NASAs Neutral Buoyancy Lab 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE PocketWatch Puppets 1:30pm & 2:30pm; Puppet show for all ages!; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Gaming in the Library: Super Smash Bros Tournament 2:30pm; Come to the Teen Isle to compete in a duo’s tournament of Mario Smash Bros. Prizes will be awarded to our winners!; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
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FREE Santa’s Little Helper 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com NASA Robotics Day 11am-2pm; Included in general admission ticket. Members are FREE!; Lone Star Flight Museum; lonestarflight.org; 346-708-2517 FREE Movie Day: Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature 1pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Japanese Games 2pm; Learn about traditional Japanese Games from Ms. Nina Shimaguchi and the Asia Society at this event!; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
July 29 FREE Game On 3pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 July 30 FREE Tinkergarten Story Time 10:30am; Play with nature.; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Star Wars Science Show 1:30pm & 2:30pm; Explore the science of outer space and Star Wars using magic!; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Anime Club: Universe of Stories II - Space Anime 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
FREE VR Games 3pm; Experience games in virtual FREE Craftapalooza! reality!; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Galaxy Glow Party 4pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
FREE Wild About Raptors! 3:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
July 27 Ivy Kids Hobbs Grand Opening Back to School Bash 10am-2pm; Food Trucks, Splash Pad July 26 – 28 Fun, Arts & Crafts, DJ/Live Music, A Midsummer Night’s Dream Carnival Games, Bull Riding, Photo Upstage Arts Youth Theater; upstagearts.com; 832-797-4209 Booth, Kona Ice Cones, Face Painting, Amazing Raffle Prizes, Community July 26 FREE Movies in the Park: Incredibles Vendors & More. Bring your towel!; Ivy Kids Hobbs; ivykidshobbs.com; 2 832-670-8668 Movie starts at dusk.; Centennial Park, 2200 S. Friendswood Dr.; FREE End of Summer Party & Sand ci.friendswood.tx.us Art FREE Toddlers in Motion 10:15am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
ANOMALY: The Magic of Robby Bennett and Other Curiosities 7pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894
11am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812
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FREE Sweet Science by Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream 5pm; Limited to the first 25 participants.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 July 31 FREE Harry Potter Birthday Celebration 2pm; Celebrate your favorite wizard by coming to this amazing birthday celebration! With Sphero Quidditch, Wizarding Crafts, and magical refreshments, there’s something for everyone at this party for all ages.; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Tween Build It 5pm; Work in teams and construct 3D projects with magnetic blocks.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
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Ongoing Events Cinemark Summer Movie ClubHouse 10am; Monday-Wednesday each week. Ten fun films for kids: $5 for ten movies or $1 per show.; Cinemark Hollywood 20 Pasadena; cinemark.com; 713-475-8180
Toddler Time 10:10am; Friendswood Public Library
Cinemark Summer Movie ClubHouse 9:30am; Tuesday & Wednesday each week. Ten fun films for kids: $5 for ten movies or $1 per show.; Cinemark Movies 12 Texas City; cinemark.com; 409-986-7268; Cinemark 18 & XD Webster; cinemark.com; 281-332-0951
FREE Monday Crafts 12:45pm; 2-4 yrs; Friendswood Public Library
Weekend Adventure Pass Three Parks - One pass for $49.99 enjoy unlimited visits on Friday, Saturday & Sunday to the Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston.; Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston; pleasurepier.com
FREE Weekly Story Times
MONDAYS Rattle & Rhyme 10:10am; Friendswood Public Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Freeman 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
WEDNESDAYS Toddler Time 10:10am; Friendswood Public Library Baby Caterpillars 10:15am & 11:15am; Freeman Branch Library Baby Time 10:15am; Evelyn Meador Library Preschool Story Time 10:45am; Friendswood Public Library Toddler Time 11am; Evelyn Meador Library
Preschool Story Time 10:45am; Friendswood Public Library
Other Weekly Events
MONDAYS
FREE Monday Crafts 1:30pm; 5-7 yrs; Friendswood Public Library FREE Tween Summer Reading Program 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library
TUESDAYS
Rock the Dock Summer Concert Series 7pm; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
Abe’s Cajun Market Mondays; One kid’s meal with each adult meal.
FRIDAYS Open Gym 10am; $10 for first child, $5 for each additional sibling.; Above the Bar Gymnastics Academy; abovethebargym.com; 832-932-1466
Open Gym 10am; $10 for first child, $5 for each additional sibling.; Above the Bar Gymnastics Academy; abovethebargym.com; 832-932-1466 Open Gym 11am; $6 plus tax for currently enrolled AcroSports students and $10 plus tax for kids not currently enrolled.; AcroSports Friendswood; acrosports.com; 281-332-4496
FREE Firework Fridays 9:30pm; Enjoy our fireworks show over Galveston Bay. Plus, late night specials.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
FREE Cooking with Baked With Confidence 1pm; Come to the library to learn how to cook in this class on simple fun recipes. When registering, please include allergy information so we can accommodate your needs.; Evelyn Meador Branch Library
SATURDAYS
WEDNESDAYS FREE Tween Game Night 5pm; Helen Hall Library FREE Kickin’ It Country Enjoy the best in Country chart toppers.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
THURSDAYS FREE General Admission Thursdays to Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 10am; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; mfah.org; 713-639-7300 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
FRIDAYS Fly in for Story Time 9:30am; Perfect for future pilots ages 4-7. $5 per family, free for members.; Lone Star Flight Museum; lonestarflight.org
FREE Family Night Thursdays at the Children’s Museum of Houston 5pm-8pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
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Open Gym 11am; $6 plus tax for currently enrolled AcroSports students and $10 plus tax for kids not currently enrolled.; AcroSports League City; acrosports.com; 281-967-7261
FREE Family Thursday at The Health Museum 2pm-7pm; The Health Museum; thehealthmuseum.org; 713-521-1515
Preschool Story Time 1:30pm; Freeman Branch Library
Texas Country Music Series 6pm; Two step on the Pier with Texas country band every Thursday night!; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950
FREE Sandcastle Building Lesson 8am; Free family friendly event series to help beachgoers create spectacular sandcastles with tips from the pros. The event will begin with an instructor building a sandcastle from 8-11am followed by lessons at 11am, 1pm & 3pm.; Near the Stewart Beach Pavilion; 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.; $5 with admission; Galveston Railroad Museum; galvestonrrmuseum.com; 409-765-5700
SUNDAYS Sunday Movie Night Enjoy a movie under the stars!; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950 * Please contact library for details as some require advanced tickets. 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
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Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals
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 Luby’s- Nassau Bay & Webster Wednesdays & Saturdays; All Day-Free kid’s meal with purchase of adult entrée Mario’s Flying Pizza & Italian Restaurant Tuesdays; After 3pm- Kid’s eat free with purchase of adult entree. Outrigger’s Seafood Bar & Grill Mondays; Kid’s under 12 – Kid’s meal free with each adult meal. 4pm-close Pei Wei Mondays; Kid’s meal free with adult meal, dine in or to go- 4pm-close Steak n Shake Webster Sundays & Saturdays; All Day - one free kid’s plate for each $8 spent
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Academia
Kid City Childcare & Learning Center
832-963-3705
www.KidCityChildCare.com League City 281-337-0500 Pearland 713-436-0582 Friendswood 832-569-4674
academianb@yahoo.com
Acrosports www.AcroSports.com Friendswood 281-332-4496 League City 281-967-7261
Ark Children’s Center www.Gateway-Community.org 713-551-4870
Bay Area Learning Center www.BayAreaLearningCenter.com 281-218-7650
Children’s Lighthouse Learning Center of Mag Creek www.ChildrensLighthouse-
MagCreek.com 281-557-7700
Clear Lake Children’s Center www.ClearLakeChildrensCenter.com 281-407-5658
Clear Lake Presbyterian www.clpc.org 281-488-3204
Clear Lake United Methodist Church www.ClearLakeMethodist.org 281-488-0327
Encompass Academics www.EncompassAcademics.com 281-794-8908
Excellent Minds Academy www.ExcellentMindsAcademy.org 281-777-8314
First Baptist Christian Academy www.FBCAtx.org 281-991-9191
Friendswood ISD Community Education http://myfisd.com/community-ed/ 281-482-6000
Huntington Learning Center
Kids R Kids www.KidsRKidsLeagueCity.com Constellation Blvd. 281-535-8555 Bay Area 281-332-6611 League City Pkwy. 281-338-1177 www.KRKSpaceCenter.com Webster, 281-557-0062
Lighthouse Learning Academy www.LightHouseLearningAcademy.com
281-535-5353
Primrose School of Clear Lake www.PrimroseClearLake.com 281-998-6150
San Jacinto College www.SanJac.edu 281-998-6150
St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School www.School.STClareHouston.org 281-286-3395
St. Thomas the ApostleEpiscopal School www.stesnb.org 281-333-1340
The Children’s Therapy Center Inc. www.TCTCI.com 281-480-5648
The Goddard School www.GoddardSchool.com/LeagueCitytx 281-338-0508
The Momentum Academy www.TheMomentumAcademy.org 832-819-3320
www.HuntingtonHelps.com/location League City 281-316-3030 Clear Lake 832-464-7500
The Reading Lab
Ivy Kids Early Learning Center
The Tutoring Center
www.IvyKids.com/Hobbs 832-670-8668
www.TheReadingLab.net 281-480-READ(7323) www.TutoringCenter.com League City 281-337-2800 Friendswood 281-488-0101
University Baptist Church www.UBC.org 281-488-8517
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