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September 1 – 3 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 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 Labor Day Weekend at Pleasure Pier Three Parks-One Pass for $49.99 enjoy unlimited visits on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday to the Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston.; Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston; pleasurepier.com

Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Kickoff football season with a portable action-packed field goal game. In this workshop, you and your child can build a game to test your aim. Simply flick or drop-pluck the ball through the goal posts to score a field goal worth three points.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com FREE Movie Nite on The Strand: “The Never-Ending Story” 7pm; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 FREE Vivaldi vs. Paganini 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com

September 2 & 16 FREE Sundays in Nature: American Alligator’s Comeback Story 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

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September 1 – 2

Galveston Symphony Orchestra 7pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894

Viva Las Vegas Jones Hall; houstonsymphony.org; 713-224-7575

FREE Samakriti Bollywood Blast 8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com

September 1, 2, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Live Music at Pleasure Pier 5pm; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950

September 1 & 15 FREE Family Story Time 11am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906

September 1 Llama Llama Pajama-Rama You’re invited to celebrate in your PJ’s the all-time favorite children’s book, “Llama Llama Red Pajama” by Anna Dewdney. Join an infectious rhyming read-aloudduring a Pajamarama complete with a special appearance by Baby Llama. Plus, save $2 on admission when you wear your pajamas (make sure these are comfy but suitable for wearing outside of the house).;

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FREE Stay & Play Sunday: Fireworks Over the Gulf 9pm; Enjoy free fireworks over the Gulf.; 37th & Seawall Blvd., Galveston; galveston.com

September 3 Live Music at Pleasure Pier 2pm; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950

September 4 FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 FREE Teen Anime Club 5pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Spanish Story Time 6:30pm; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135

September 5 FREE Seabrook Rocks 4pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142

September 6 – 23 Driving Miss Daisy COM Theatre @ College of the Mainland; com.edu/theatre; 409-933-8345

September 6 FREE Anime Club 4:15pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Pancakes & Pajamas Story Time 6:30pm; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135

September 7 – 28 SHOUT! The Mod Musical Clear Creek Community Theatre; clearcreekcountrytheatre.com; 281-335-5228

September 7 – 8 FREE 30th Anniversary Production of Always...Patsy Cline 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com

September 7 FREE Fortnite Competition 4pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142

September 8 & 22 FREE Family Story Time 10:30am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812

September 8 Full Steam Ahead - Future Innovators STEAM Career Exploration Day: What do you want to be when you grow up? Let us help you chart a career path in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM).; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Battle of The Gumbo 1am-7pm; Come out to support The Birthday Joy Program a 501c3 nonprofit to eat some of the best gumbo in Texas! Gumbo cook-off is family friendly with a petting zoo, bounce house, cake walk, live bands, and charity auction. 1st place team will receive $500. Free Gumbo taste tests! Team Registration $50 plus $25 donated item for auction. For registration form email thebirthdayjoyprogram@ yahoo.com; 3 plus; Daryl’s Place; 77510

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FUN -TIME CALEN DAR September 8 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb 8am; The League City and Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Dept invite you to the 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor those lives lost on September 11, 2001.; League City Fire Training Field; leaguecitytx.gov Family Day at The Ocean Star: Life on a Rig 10am-3pm; Step aboard the Ocean Star and learn about the different kinds of offshore structures, what they do, and who works on them. Come search the museum to learn more about these vehicles at sea--learn what you would look like as an offshore oil worker, try on safety gear, explore the old control room and participate in a scavenger hunt during your visit.; Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum; oceanstaroec.com; 409-766-7827 FREE Star Wars Festival 2pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Family Story Time 3pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 Parent’s Night Out 5pm; Clear Lake United Methodist Church; clearlakemethodist.org; 281-488-5110 FREE Music Nite on The Strand: The Fab 5 6pm; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253

September 9 FREE My First Music Lesson 3pm; Divisi Strings leads My First Music Lesson, a chance for kids to pick up a violin and start their musical journey. This hands-on experience brings young, professional musicians to Discovery Green to teach the basics of music in a fun and friendly environment where, by the end of class, everyone will be performing a song together! Limited availability of 30 students. No pre-registration required, workshop is on a first come first served basis. Instruments are provided.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336

September 10, 17 & 24 FREE Preschool Story Time 10am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812

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FREE Rattle & Rhyme 10:10am; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135

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FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11am; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Baby Butterﬂies 11:15am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Maker Monday: Pinball 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906

September 10 FREE Snap Circuits 3:15pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Teen Snark Tank 5pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111

September 11 & 25 FREE Teen Zone: Coding 4:30pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812

September 11 & 18 FREE Tween Anime Club 5pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111

September 12 FREE Preschoolers at Play: Musical Playdate 10:15am & 11am; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Plate Weaving 4pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE STEAM for Tweens: Lego Party Build 5pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Wacky Wednesday 6:30pm; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135

September 13 – 15 FREE Houston Ballet Presents an Evening of Stars 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com

September 13 FREE Family Free Night at Galveston Children’s Museum 4pm-7pm; Galveston Children’s Museum; galvestoncm.org; 409-572-2544 FREE Craft Corner 4:30pm; Registration required.; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812

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FREE Pajama Story Time 6pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906

Fiestas Patrias Celebration and “Elena of Avalor” Special Visit Join us for fiesta, freedom and Ballet Folklorico as we commemorate “Fiestas Patrias” and as Eleana, the crowned ruler of Avalor, journeys to the Museum for this special celebration.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138

September 14 FREE Baby Playtime 10am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906

September 15 Read Strong All Year Long Celebrating International Dot Day International Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration. You’re invited to connect the dots and celebrate the power and potential of creativity in all you do.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Sensory Friendly Day at HMNS 8am; Exhibits and venues are modified for those with sensory sensitivities. Exhibits and venues are modified to create a sensory neutral environment. The Burke Baker Planetarium and Wortham Giant Screen Theatre also offer modified 2D shows with house lights on and the volume reduced.; Houston Museum of Natural Science; hmns.org; 713-639-4629 FREE League City Community Health Fair 9am; Education and information on common chronic illnesses, basic health services and much more. Free flu shots, screenings, and giveaways will be available. Other activities include gift card drawings, archery sessions, cooking sessions, kayak safety sessions and more.; Hometown Heroes Park; leaguecitytx.gov; 281-554-1180 Family Day at the Lone Star Flight Museum 9am; Join us as we kick off the school year right with a full day of high flying fun for the whole family! Children 11 and under receive free admission.; Lone Star Flight Museum; lonestarflight.org

FREE Unplugged at Discovery Green 5pm; An evening of acoustic music from some of Houston’s top talent on the Grace Event Lawn.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 FREE El Grito featuring Los Ligaditos 7:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com

September 18 FREE Young Audiences of Houston presents Africa Rising 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Spanish Story Time 6:30pm; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135

September 19 FREE Preschoolers at Play: League City Elite Dentistry 10:15am & 11am; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Moving Myths: Story Telling Through Dance 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com

FREE Family Story Time 10:15am & 11am; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111

FREE Blackboard Notebooks 4pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142

FREE Teen Zone: Spaghetti Bridge 11:30am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812

September 20

FREE Sphero Bowling 2pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142

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Toughest 10K Local 10K run benefiting the Bridge Over Troubled Waters organization.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880

FREE Bayou City Music Series 7pm; The Soundtrack of the Gulf featuring Annika Chambers, Kashmere HS Marching Band.; The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park; discoverygreen.com

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FREE Bilingual Chinese Story Time: Moon Festival 5pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Thursday Concerts: David Lee Garza - Texas Tejano Legend 7pm; You are welcome to bring picnics, blankets, and chairs.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336

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FUN -TIME CALEN DAR September 21 FREE Parachute Play Time 10am; A morning of toddler-friendly fun. Movement games, song and dance and experience the famous 20-foot rainbow parachute.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 FREE Lego Mazes 3:15pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE River Oaks Chamber Orchestra: Season 14 Opening Concert 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com

September 22 Mid-Autumn Fest - Tet Trung Thu Learn about Vietnamese and Asian culture through moon-related activities and performances, including lion dancers, martial arts, colorful costumes and bilingual story time.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Worship One Come Alive Concert Multiple musicians from various churches coming together to Worship One.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day: Women Making History 9am; LSFM joins this national celebration of boundless curiosity with a series of panels featuring topics such as Women Breaking Barriers, Women in STEM, and Women in Aviation. Plus, the museum will create a special Knowledge Hunt designed for children 4-11 highlighting the contributions of women throughout the museum. Admission is free of charge to all Museum Day ticketholders. Tickets can be reserved at Smithsonian.com/ museumday; Lone Star Flight Museum; lonestarflight.org

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Fall Fun Fest May the Steam Be with You 10am-5pm; The very popular theme, May the Steam be With You, is returning this year featuring model steam trains, the trackless, ride-on steam train, The Texas Flyer, themed character guest appearances, a Star Wars figurine photo scavenger hunt and more. It will also feature museum exhibits, carnival games, crafts, food trucks, music, bounce house, and face painting with more to be added in the coming weeks. General admission is $8 for everyone 2 yrs and up and includes all activities except food, beverages and souvenirs.;

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Rosenberg Railroad Museum; rosenbergrrmuseum.org/fall-fun-fest/; 281-633-2846 FREE Snapology: All About Animals 1pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Snapology: Engineers 2:30pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Salsa y Salud 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green: Wall-E 8pm; Arrive early for contest and activities. You are welcome to bring blankets, and chairs to view from the hill.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336

September 23 FREE Houston Jewish Bluegrass 4pm; Unique Bluegrass music by “Nefesh Mountain”, the Houston Jewish community invites all comers for “Bluegrass on the Greengrass” - a fantastic, family friendly Sunday afternoon.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336

September 24 Explore Abilities Day at the Children’s Museum An opportunity for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), sensory processing differences and special learning needs to explore the Museum at their own pace and time. Activities include story times, therapy dogs and much more! Doors will be closed to the public. There will be no music and sound-reducing headphones will be available. Outside food and drinks will be allowed (Fresh Café will be closed). To register, please contact Lydia Dungus at ldungus@cmhouston. org or (713) 535-7238; Children’s Museum of Houston FREE Teen Game On 5pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Family Movie Night 6:15pm; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135

September 25 October 27 Curious George: The Golden Meatball Pre-K & up; Main Street Theater MATCH; mainstreettheater.com; 713-524-6706

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FUN -TIME CALEN DAR (continued) September 25 – 30 Les Misérables Hobby Center; houston.broadway.com

September 25 FREE David Gonzalez’ Cuentos: Tales from the Latino/x World 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com

September 26 FREE Pringles Taste Test 4pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Tween Program 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE STEAM for Tweens: Fun with Snap Circuits 5pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111

September 27 – 29 Just Between Friends Children’s & Maternity Consignment Event 9am; Grab up HUGE savings of 50-90% off retail prices on quality items for babies and kids! Find toys, books, clothing, baby gear, maternity wear and much more at deep discounts. Consignors make 60-70% back on sold items. Benefits, in part, Forgotten Angels. Special presale for consignors, helpers, first-time parents, grandparents, teachers & military. Free Admission with Space City Parent or Pearland Parent Ad. ; Pearland Knights of Columbus Hall; houstonsouth. jbfsale.com; 832-656-2000

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Clear Falls High School Performing Arts Center Rock the KNIGHT away with the Clear Falls HS Orchestra! Come see the Clear Falls Orchestra perform rock hits and favorites of years past. There will be something for everyone! From Bill Withers, Florence and the Machine, Harry Styles, to rock legends AC/DC & more! This will not only be an amazing concert, but also a learning experience for the whole family to experience the ROCK side of Orchestra. Come sing, dance and have a great time. We hope to see you there!; $3; Clear Falls High School Performing Arts Center

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Serious Fun: Jigsaw Jones and the Case of the Class Clown 10am; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894 FREE No Bully Here Celebration Concert 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Gaming in the Library: Mario Kart 4pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Coloring Corner 4:30pm; Registration required.; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Pajama Story Time 6pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906

September 28 – 30 Scouting Weekend at Kemah Boardwalk Scouting fun & activities. Plus, discounts for scouts in uniform!; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880

September 28 – 29 Galveston Island Shrimp Festival Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; galvestonshrimpfestival.com

September 28 FREE Toddlers in Motion 10:15am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 Afternoon Family Activity 1pm-3pm; Take home craft, 1 per child present, included with admission.; Texas City Museum; texascitycommunitycalendar.com FREE Classic Journey Live 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com

September 29 November 25 Texas Renaissance Festival Saturdays, Sundays and Thanksgiving Friday; 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission; texrenfest.com

September 29 Artisan and Home Decor Market 9am; Variety of Artisan HandCrafted and Unique Home Decor, Food, Seasonal and Gift Items.; The Village of Tuscan Lakes, The Clubhouse

Youth Vegetable & Flower Show 10am-2pm; Kemah Gardenkids, A Junior Master Gardener Group, will present its second “Vegetable and Flower Show”. See youth-grown vegetables, herbs, flowers, crafts and more.; The Kemah Community Center; kemahgardenkids.org; 281-334-7529 FREE Teen Zone: Coding 11:30am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Saturday Special: Paddington 2 4pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE moonGARDEN: Opening Night 7pm-9pm; Opening Night activities include: Cirque la Vie performance of Lyrical, a screening of Moonstruck (1988, PG, 102 min.) and more! A series of 22 illuminated spheres transform Discovery Green and Avenida Houston into a magical moonscape. Ranging in size from six to 30 feet in diameter, moonGARDEN features 11 shadow “theaters” that tell the diverse, dynamic story of Houston and Discovery Green, as well as interactive works that allow visitors to become part of the experience. This is the largest ever created by Lucion Traveling Light of Montreal. Free. Visible during all park hours; activated nightly 6 pm-12 am.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 FREE WindSync 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com Wynonna & The Big Noise 8pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894

September 30 FREE Wells Fargo Presents Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandex 7:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com

Ongoing Events FREE Weekly Story Times

Other Weekly Events

TUESDAYS

Preschool Open Gym 10am; Open gyms for preschoolers, only! Jump, tumble & run on inflatables, Tumble Trak, trampolines, rope swings, foam block pit, and preschool circuits. $10 for first child, $5 for each additional sibling.; Above the Bar Gymnastics Academy; abovethebargym.com; 832-932-1466

Toddler Time 10:10am; Infant-3yrs.; Friendswood Public Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am & 11am; Helen Hall Library Toddler Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Freeman Branch Library

FREE Family Night 5pm-7pm; Chick-fil-a at El Dorado, chick-fil-a.com/ i45andeldorado, 281-488-1112

Toddler Tuesdays 10:30am; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336

WEDNESDAYS

FREE Art Cart 4:30pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library

Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Evelyn Meador Branch Library

THURSDAYS

Preschool Story Time 10:45am; 3-6 yrs.; Friendswood Public Library

WEDNESDAYS Preschool Story Time 10am; Dickinson Public Library Baby Caterpillars 10:15am & 11:15am; Freeman Branch Library

Open Gym Baby Time 10:15am; Evelyn Meador Library 11am; A special time where the entire gym is open. Trampolines, Toddler Time pits, slides, trapeze, tree houses, 11am; Evelyn Meador Library and lots of tumbling space. This is a great way to get Preschool Story Time introduced to our facility with 1:30pm; Freeman Branch no obligation as well as lots of Library fun time for current students. Our great instructors are eager THURSDAYS to help, encouraging parent Baby Story Time participation! $6 per child + 10:30am; Dickinson Public tax/ per open gym for currently Library enrolled students $10 per child+ Pajama Time tax/ per open gym for nonstudents; AcroSports League 6:30pm; Helen Hall Library City; acrosports.com; FRIDAYS 281-967-7261 Fly in for Story Time Family Night 9:30am; Join us as we feature 5pm; Let Jump N Jungle do the an aviation-themed book in our cooking and cleaning for you Flight Academy. Perfect for future while your family has a jumping pilots ages 4-7. $5 per family, good time.; JumpNJungle free for members.; Lone Star Webster; jumpnjungle.com; Flight Museum; lonestarflight.org 281-557-0700

FRIDAYS

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

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FREE Walk-On Fridays 4pm; Walk around and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Pier! Join us on Friday Nights in September, where there’s no entrance fee.; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950

SATURDAYS

Sports Injury Clinics 8am; Student athletes at all levels can get back in the game faster, with doctor evaluations and X-rays or other imaging services. No appointment necessary.; Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at St. John; houstonmethodist. org/athlete; 713-363-9090 Kids Club 10am; Register online.; 3 yrs & up; $2-$5; Michaels - League City Town Center; 281-3375973; Michaels - Baybrook Gateway Shopping Center; michaels.com; 281-316-2143 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 with admission; Galveston Railroad Museum; 2602 Santa Fe Place; galvestonrrmuseum.com; 409-765-5700 FREE STEM Saturdays 12:30pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336

SUNDAYS

FREE Sundays in the Park 2pm; Visit our resident art cart, “Rocket Dog”, for fun games.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 * 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 Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111

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