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Above the Bar Gymnastics
Broadway Performing Arts Studio
Academics preKindergarten League City
Bushi Ban League City
An active summer of fun with gymnastics, tumbling, inflatables, field trips to Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center, Jumping World, games and more! www.abovethebargym.com 832-932-1466
Summer Camps for ages 5-12 years old. 6:00 am- 6:30 pm. Includes lunch, themed projects, and local field trips. www.academicsprek.com 281-661-1901
Al Garza’s Premier Martial Arts www.algarza.com League City - 281-332-5425 Dickinson - 832-285-5177
All-Star Revolution
www.all-starrevolution.com 281-741-3762
Amy Blakes Academy of Dance
Week-long Dance Camps for 3-5 and 6-10 year olds in June and July. A great introduction to dance in a fun and creative environment! Register in person or online today! ww.amyblakedance.com 281-482-0600
Aqua April
Learn to swim & improve your strokes at Aqua April, where small classes, instant advancement, & world class coaching make swimming fun and successful! Building strong confident swimmers one stroke at a time! www.aqua-april.com 832-226-2344
Arbor House Courtyard Art Camp
Fun with acrylics, watercolor, ceramics, science projects, & more. Starting June 5th. Several options, full day & half days. www.arborhousecourtyard.com 832-580-6573
Bay Area Arts Conservatory
Join us for one of our weekly summer dance camps for kids ages 3-12. See our events page for more details. www.baactx.com 281-938-1444
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Clear Lake Presbyterian
www.clpc.org 281-488-6731 Join us for our Summer Musical Productions of Godspell Jr. (ages 9-15) and Carrie The Musical (grades Clear Lake UMC 9th–College). Auditions held April 29th www.clearlakemethodist.org and May 6th. 281-488-5110 www.broadwaypas.org/ 832-621-7983 If you’re looking for a fun and active summer program that builds character, and gets your child in the best physical, mental and emotional shape of their life, you’ll find it at Bushi Ban. www.bushiban.com 281-912-8146
Camp Allen
Located 1 hour from Houston, we provide a fun & unique environment for young people to cultivate friendships and learn about the unconditional love of Jesus Christ. www.campallen.org 936-825-7175
Code Ninjas
We are creating the problem solvers of tomorrow by teaching coding, math, logic & teamwork. www.codeninjas.com 832-849-5110
Dance Expressions
Dance Expressions top notch camps include Trolls, Moana, Princess, or Beauty and the Beast. Camps include crafts, dance, snacks & lots of fun! Older kids enjoy Drill Team Prep or Ballet Boot Camp. www.danceexpressions.net 281-996-6000
Feijoo Ballet School
Ceramic & Pottery Center
Classical Ballet Summer Intensive (ages 10+) and Ballet themed Children’s Summer Workshops (ages 4 & Up). www.feijooballetschool.com 832.738.1491
Chara Christian Dance Academy
Friendswood ISD
www.ceramicandpottery.com 281-332-4490
Experience the JOY of Dance with Chara’s weekly classes and camps for both boys and girls. Themes include Jedi, Superhero, Shopkins, Pony Tales, and Disney Darlings! Music Lessons also available! www.chardance.com 832-569-4065
Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center of Mag Creek www.childrenslighthouse.com 281-557-7700
Clear Lake Recreation Center
Summer Camps are designed around weekly themes. Most weeks include a major special event. The camp day is divided into activity periods, which include sports skills, playground games, arts & crafts, structured exercise programs, and free swimming in our indoor pool. www.clcca.org 281-488-0360
Friendswood Community Education Summer Camps are open to the public! We welcome anyone who wants to come and join the fun! http://myfisd.com/community-ed/
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Joyful Theatre Co.
Community kids theatre serving ages 6-18. Join us for Summer Camps! Cinderella Kids: July 10-14 or Dancing through Disney: July 17-21. Rehearsals will be held at Dance Expressions. See website for more details. www.joyfultheatrecompany.com
Jungle Kids Academy
www.junglekidsacademy.com 281-557-0700
Kid City
www.kidcitydaycare.com League City: 281-337-6500 Friendswood 832-569-4674
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CO N T IN U ED Kennedy Dance Theatre
Summer camps for children ages 4+ as well as several intensives geared for the experienced dancer in ballet, jazz, contemporary, pointe & more! www.kennedydance.com 281-480-8441
Kid Creations
Kid Creations is offering Summer Art Camps and Workshops for ages 5 and up. www.kidcreations4me.com 832-569-4694
Kiddie Academy
CampVentures® program mixes education & fun through themed events, activities & trips. From preschool through elementary school, your child will enjoy playing developmentally appropriate games. www.kiddieacademy.com/clearlake
Clear Lake: 713-714-1476 League City: 281-538-5437
Kids R Kids League City www.kidsrkidsleaguecity.com Southshore: 281-535-8555 Bay Area: 281-332-6611 Centerpointe: 281-338-1177
Kids R Kids Webster
www.KRKSpaceCenter.com 281-557-0062
Kids U
Register your child for a summer camp. We have many great offerings. They start as early as 3 years old! http://kidsu.uhcl.edu 281-283-3530
Lutheran South Academy
Most camps are Monday - Thursday. Camps include, PE, volleyball, baseball, soccer, basketball, tennis, football, art, scuba, & sports performance. www.lutheransouth.org 281-617-5597
Mathnasium of Clear Lake www.mathnasium.com/clearlake
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Popstar Performers
We are a non-competitive, confidence building FUN for age 3+! Camps offered: TROLLS, Moana, “SING” the movie, Kidzbop, DESCENDANTS, & MORE! Sing…Dance…SHINE! www.popstarperformers.com 832-693-5040
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Royal Academy of Fine Arts
Summer Intensive (for advanced dancers. Train with top professional for a week in August) • Broadway Studio Workshops (for musical theater kids of all ages) • Regular summer dance classes • Working on week-long camp style offerings for younger kids. www.rafadance.com 281-480-1466
Robotics & Science Academy Our mission is to inspire and motivate the new generation about STEM and to make them develop 21st century skills such as critical thinking and problem solving through hands-on fun! www.roboscienceacademy.com 832-310-4245
San Jacinto College
We host a variety of fun & enriching summer camps for kids of all ages, including athletics, career exploration, music, STEM, maritime & more. www.sanjac.edu/summer-camps 281-998-6150
South Shore Montessori
www.southshoremontessori.com 281-334-7345
St. Thomas The Apostle Episcopal School
Morning, afternoon, or full day week long camps for ages 3 – teen on a wide variety of topics, taught by experienced instructors. Camp Invention is returning this summer! Grades 1-6. Where the best of STEM meets creative problem solving, www. campinvention.org. www.stesnb.org 281-333-1340
Starport NASA Exchange-JSC June 5th – August 18th • Sessions: LEGO engineering, drone building, video game design, space science, & sports • Age range 6-17 • NASA’s Gilruth Center www.starport.jsc.nasa.gov 281-483-0304
Summer’s Swim Academy
This camp is perfect for children who have some swim experience and want to get a jump start on the swim team season, or get some in-depth stroke refinement. Ages 6-14. www.summers-swim.com 281-332-7946 (SWIM)
Texas A&M Sea Camp
Sea Camp is a week-long residential adventure exploring marine & estuarine environments for ages 10-18. Sea Campus Kids is a marine oriented day program for ages 4-11. www.tamug.edu/seacamp 409-740-4525
Texas White Tiger TaeKwonDo www.twtkd.com, 281-338-9900
The Little Gym
www.thelittlegym.com Friendswood: 281-482-4242 Pearland: 713-340-0042
The Purple Box Theater
”Beauty & the Beast”, “Hairspray”, “Sleeping Beauty”, “Descendants”, “Trolls” “stage makeup & combat” & more coming this summer. www.thepurpleboxtheater.com 818-642-4665
The Reading Lab
Three summer options to accelerate learning & reading performance. Our camp accepts 6 students/session guaranteeing personalized attention. www.thereadinglab.net 281-461-READ
TheTutoring Center
www.tutoringcenter.com League City 281-337-2800 Friendswood 281-488-0101
University Baptist Church
www.ubc.org 281-488-8517
Upstage Arts
www.upstagearts.com 832-797-4209
Urban STEM
Summer Camp experience in robotics & engineering design. Small engaging camps provide a more personalized experience. www.urbanstem.org/camps.html 281-935-7742
Victory Camp
Amazing summer camp experience that’s close to home! Activities in a fun Christian camp environment. Day & overnight sessions available. www.victorycamp.com 281-338-Camp (2267)
YMCA
www.ymcahouston.org EA Smith Family 281-486-9622 Perry Family 281-338-9622
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June 1, 15 & 29 FREE Gamers Unite! Tabletop Edition 2:30pm; Come play tabletop games with us. Snacks and games provided.; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
June 1 FREE Pajama Story Time 6:00pm; Free tickets required and available at the Kid’s Information Desk 30 minutes before the program begins.; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
June 2 - 4 School’s Out Summer Bash Celebrate summertime fun with entertainment, ride promotions & more.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
June 2 - 3 Market by the Bay 12:00pm-4:00pm; Featuring hand crafted items, folk art, jewelry, tasting kitchen, home decor, seasonal delights, wood crafts, nautical & seaside items and much more.; Jimmie Walker Community Center, 800 Harris Ave, Kemah; 832-588-8472
June 2 FREE Ninja Night 6:00pm; Kids of all ages can try out a Ninja Warrior practice course and warp wall and hear from a two-time contestant on NBC’s Game Show American Ninja Warrior.; Clear Lake Baptist Church; clearlakebaptist.com; 281-488-3767
June 3 FREE Movie Nite on the Strand: Earth to Echo Movie begins at dusk.; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9:00am; Tic Tac Toe Game: All kids get to keep their craft, receive a certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com National Trails Day 9:00am; Check website for more details.; City of League City; leaguecity.com
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AIA Sandcastle Competition 10:00am-4:30pm; Over 60 teams to compete this year.; $15 cash only; East Beach, Galveston; galveston.com Hurricane Workshop and Safety Fair 10:00am-2:00pm; Pasadena Convention Center; ci.pasadena.tx.us FREE Summer Reading Club Kickoff 10:30am; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Family Story Time 11:00am; This is a dropin program, no tickets are required.; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green 8:45pm; The Secret Life of Pets: You are welcome to bring blankets and chairs to view from the hill.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
June 4 & 18 FREE Sunday in Nature: Nature Photography 12:00pm; 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
June 5 - 8 FREE COA Sports Camp 6:00pm; For boys and girls who finished K-5th Grade. For more information and to register go online.; Clear Lake Rec Center; clearlakecoa.org; 281-488-6731
June 5 FREE SRP Kick Off Event 2:00pm; It’s show time! Enjoy a magic show and a visit from the Library Mascot, Rover Reads. Stop by to register for our Summer Reading Program.; Pasadena/Fairmont Branch Library; ppltx.net; 281-998-1095 FREE Movie Monday: Peter Pan 4:00pm; Snacks provided. Come hang out and watch a movie.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
FREE Bilingual Chinese Story Time 6:00pm; Free tickets required and available at the Kid’s Information Desk at 5:30 PM.; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
June 6 FREE Yoga for Kids 1:30pm & 2:30pm; Bring a beach towel or yoga mat if you have one! All ages welcome.; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Storybook Opera 3:00pm; Have you ever been picked on? Find out how Chrysanthemum deals with it, in this opera performance, presented by the Houston Grand Opera.; Pasadena/ Fairmont Branch Library; ppltx.net; 281-998-1095
June 6 FREE Game On 3:00pm; Drop in and play video games and board games.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
June 7 Mommy Mingle Wednesday 10:00am-12:00pm; Bring your little ones to Tot*Spot (our exclusive exhibit for children 35 months and under), and mingle with other mommies during Mommy Mingle Wednesdays. Daddies, nannies and caretakers are welcome, too! Plus, enjoy free coffee and snacks on us (while supplies last).; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Health Scans 1:00pm-3:00pm; National Interventional Radiology Partners will be providing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) scans at the library.; Pasadena/ Fairmont Branch Library; ppltx.net; 281-998-1095 FREE Build a Better...Piece of Jewelry 2:30pm; Each Wednesday come build a better craft, engineering project or food!; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
June 8, 15, 22 & 29 FREE Baby Story Time 10:00am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812
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June 8, 15, 22 & 29 Movies at Palm Beach
8:00pm; Enjoy your favorite films as you sink your toes in the sand or float along the lazy river island-style.; Moody Gardens Palm Beach; moodygardens.com; 800-582-4673
June 8 & 22 FREE Gamers Unite! Electronic Edition 2:30pm; Come play electronic games with us. Snacks and games provided.; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
June 8 FREE HEB Buddy 1:00pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Claude Sims 1:30pm & 2:30pm; Come have fun with Claude Sims, an energetic juggler, comedian, clown and mime!; 6 yrs & up; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Decorate Your Own Tote Bag 2:30pm & 3:30pm; Free tickets are required and available in the Children’s Department 30 minutes before the program starts.; 3 yrs & up; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Family Night at the Galveston Children’s Museum 4:30pm; Galveston Children’s Museum; galvestoncm.org; 409-572-2544 FREE Pajama Story Time 6:30pm; Free tickets are required and are distributed 15 minutes before the event.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
June 9 - 10 FREE Once on This Island 8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
June 9-10, 16-17, 24 & 30
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June 9, 16, 23 & 30 FREE Firework Fridays 9:30pm; Enjoy our fireworks show over Galveston Bay.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
June 9 & 23 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
June 9 Silhouette Artist @ Mommie Chic and Me 10:00am; Erik Johnson, the silhouette artist, will be here. Within minutes, Erik hand cuts each silhouette by just looking at the subject’s profile. When he’s done, you’ll have an amazing keepsake silhouette of you, your child, significant other, etc. Silhouettes make great gifts!; Mommie Chic and Me, 501 E. Main, League City; mommiechic.eventbrite.com; 281-557-0336 FREE @ The Movies: Moana 1:00pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812
Jun 10, 17 & 24 FREE Rubik’s Cube Club 12:30pm; Get Cubing on Saturdays in the Teen Isle.; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
June 10 AMC Sensory Friendly Films for Families Affected by Autism Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie: AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Please check your local theatre listings for specific showtimes.; AMC Gulf Pointe 30; amctheatres.com; 281-464-8801
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FREE Around the World 10:00am-3:00pm; Grab your passport and “travel” across the world! Take a journey with crafts & activities at each stop. No reservations required.; 3 yrs & up; Lakeshore Learning; lakeshorelearning.com; 281-461-6263 Family Day at The Ocean Star 10:00am-3:00pm; Each Family Day focuses on a different theme that relates to the offshore industry. The information is presented at a student’s level using activities or experiments.; Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum; oceanstaroec.com; 409-766-7827 Friends Book Sale 10:00am-1:00pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Writing Club 10:15am; Come in to learn about the writing process and work on your writing projects.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 Parent’s Night Out 5:00pm; Clear Lake United Methodist Church; clearlakemethodist.org; 281-488-5110 FREE Music Nite on the Strand: Blaggards 6:00pm; Irish Rock; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 FREE Summer Community Concerts 7:30pm; This summer, the Houston Symphony is bringing the fun right to your front door. Come 45 minutes early so the kids can play musical instruments in the Instrument Petting Zoo.; Dobie High School; houstonsymphony.org
June 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28 & 30 Camp Creativity 10:00am-12:00pm; Recommended age is 3 yrs and up. Supplies are included. Parent or guardian must remain on the premises.; $4; Michaels; michaels.com; 281-316-2143
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June 12, 19, 24 & 26 FREE Teen Coding @ the Library 2:00pm; Sign-up in advance.; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812
June 12 & 26 FREE Anime Club 6:00pm; Come in to learn and watch some anime and eat some snacks.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
June 13 FREE Texas Animals 1:00pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Tune Time with Tom 1:30pm & 2:30pm; Interactive songs and music for kids of all ages.; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Tasty Tuesday: Mug Cakes 3:00pm; Create tasty cakes for one (Contains: milk, eggs, flour). Some activities might be messy. Please wear clothing that you do not mind getting a little dirty. Caution, these programs contain some food allergies see programs for details.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
June 14 FREE Preschoolers at Play: Yoga Time 10:15am & 11:00am; Ms. Stella stretches the mind and the body with yoga. Free tickets are required and are distributed 15 minutes before the event.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Build a Better...Bridge 2:30pm; Each Wednesday come build a better craft, engineering project or food!; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Puppet Pizzazz 3:00pm; Prepare to be amazed! Puppet master Greg Ruhe will enchant you and your children with giant puppets, entertaining stories, and much more.; Pasadena/Fairmont Branch Library; ppltx.net; 281-998-1095
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FREE Kids Make Too 4:30pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
June 15 FREE Family Frolic: Wild Things Zoofari 10:15am & 11:15am; Courtney Cortina-Pineda will bring her live exotic animals, including a Mountain Coatimundi. Free tickets are required and are distributed 15 minutes before the event. K-5th Grade; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Houston Museum: Paleontology 1:00pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Happy the Clown 1:30pm & 2:30pm; This exciting clown show includes wonderful magic tricks, delightful jokes, tons of fun, games, contests and lots of audience participation. All ages welcome.; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Crocodile Encounter 2:30pm & 3:30pm; Free tickets are required and available in the Children’s Department 30 minutes before the program starts.; 5 yrs & up; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Marsha’s Petting Zoo 2:30pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Pajama Story Time 6:30pm; Free tickets are required and are distributed 15 minutes before the event.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
June 16 - 18 Galveston Cajun Crawfish Festival Cajun food vendors, kid rides and live music.; $5-$10; Kempner Park, Galveston; galveston.com; 409-359-3045
June 16, 23 & 30 FREE Build with LEGO 10:00am; Work by yourself or on a team to build something
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June 16 FREE Baby Playtime 10:00am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE @ The Movies: Trolls 1:00pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Drive-in Movie 4:00pm; Start your engines! Children get to decorate box “cars” and enjoy a feature length movie. Lock-in for the program continues after the library closes at 5 p.m.; Pasadena/Fairmont Branch Library; ppltx.net; 281-998-1095 Family Fun Night (Finding Dory) 6:00pm; Check website for more details.; City of League City; leaguecity.com
June 17 Preschool Camp 9:00am; Floating Fathers (Aquarium): Bring your dad the day before Father’s Day to learn about the Floating Fathers of the ocean. Entry to the Aquarium Pyramid is included.; 2-4 yrs; $20 ($17 for members); Moody Gardens Galveston; moodygardens.com; 800-582-4673 FREE Family Story Time 11:00am; This is a dropin program, no tickets are required.; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Teen Zone: Movie Day 11:00am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812
June 18 Father’s Day at Kemah Boardwalk Bring Dad & the family for great food and fun!; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
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FREE Crazy Scientist: Super Structures FREE Movie Monday: Cinderella 1:00pm; Dickinson Public Library; 4:00pm; Snacks provided. Come dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; hang out and watch a movie.; Helen 281-534-3812 Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Pocketwatch Puppets - Billy & The Bully FREE Creatorspace 1:30pm & 2:30pm; Puppet Show; 6 7:00pm; Join us for a presentation yrs & up; Friendswood Public Library; from local maker group friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 Creatorspace (www.creatorspace. org).; Freeman Branch Library; FREE Magician Mick Corley hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 2:30pm & 3:30pm; Free tickets June 20 are required and available in the Children’s Department 30 minutes FREE Events by Kerry: Music & before the program starts.; 5 yrs & Games up; Freeman Branch Library; 1:00pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 281-534-3812 FREE Saltgrass Science Presents: FREE Magic Show Crawfish! 1:30pm & 2:30pm; Objects 2:30pm; Ellen Hutto of Saltgrass magically appear, disappear, change Science presents Crawfish!; Evelyn places, colors, and even float! Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; There is juggling, comedy, audience 281-474-9142 participation and lots of fun.; 6 yrs 2nd Annual CCISD Alumni and & up; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 Friends TopGolf Tournament 3:00pm-6:00pm; All proceeds FREE Game On will go directly back to students 3:00pm; Drop in and play video and teachers in CCISD through games and board games.; Helen the Foundation’s Give-AHall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; Grant Program. Please see our 281-554-1111 website for details; TopGolf; June 21 & 28 clearcreekeducationfoundation.org/ Summer Movie Clubhouse alumni-topgolf; 281-284-0174 9:00am; We will go to AMC Movie Theatres to watch the latest, greatest, FREE What Do You Do? 6:30pm; with Dan Brinkman from kid’s movie and then head back to Party Animals. Free tickets are UBC for lunch, Bible study, crafts required and are distributed 15 and games.; 1st-5th Grade; $20; University Baptist Church; ubc.org; minutes before the event.; Helen 281-488-8517 Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 June 21 FREE Preschoolers at Play: Art on a Cart - I Spy 10:00am-11:00am; Drop in program. Using recycled materials and small toys, create your own I Spy bottle. Free tickets are required and are distributed 15 minutes before the event.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Build a Better...Salad 2:30pm; Each Wednesday come build a better craft, engineering project or food!; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
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Dive in Movie Nights The Lego Movie: We will have a variety of concessions perfect for a movie night with family and friends.; Clear Lake Rec Center; clcca.org; 281-488-0360 FREE Julie Massey: Fish Prints 10:00am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812
FREE @ The Movies: Finding Dory 1:00pm; Dickinson Public Library; June 22 dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; FREE Family Frolic: Bonzo Crunch 281-534-3812 10:15am & 11:15am; Former June 24 Ringling Brothers & Barnum and AMC Sensory Friendly Films for Bailey Circus clown will amaze Families Affected by Autism you with his juggling and talent. Cars 3: AMC is proud to partner Free tickets are required and are with the Autism Society to offer distributed 15 minutes before the unique movie showings where we event.; K-5th Grade; Helen Hall turn the lights up, and turn the sound Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 down, so you can get up, dance,
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June 26 Monday Madness 9:00am; UBC kids will splish and splash all day long at Pirates Bay Water Park in Baytown.; 1st-3rd Grade; $25; University Baptist Church; ubc.org; 281-488-8517
June 27 FREE Party Animals: Mr. Magic Man 1:00pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812
FREE Family Frolic: Texas Snakes 10:15am; The snake man, Clint Pustejovsky, presents a fun, interactive program that allows children to shed those snake fears and sink their fangs into some exciting fun.; K-5th Grade; Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center, 300 W. Walker St., League City; leaguecitylibrary.org FREE Paper Mache 1:00pm; Limited seating: sign-up in advance.; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812
FREE Circus of Fun 1:30pm & 2:30pm; Jolly the Juggler is left in charge of the circus while everybody’s on vacation. He has FREE Let’s Protect the Bay to build a big top show with the 1:30pm, 2:10pm & 2:30pm; K-6th help of the audience and one very Grade; Friendswood Public Library; confused clown. All ages welcome.; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 Friendswood Public Library; FREE Tasty Tuesday: Ramen Iron friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Thomas Davis “The Chef Snakeman” 3:00pm; Create tasty ramen to be 2:30pm & 3:30pm; Free tickets judged, best ramen gets a prize are required and available in the (Contains: eggs). Some activities might be messy. Please wear clothing Children’s Department 30 minutes before the program starts.; 5 yrs & that you do not mind getting a up; Freeman Branch Library; little dirty. Caution, these programs hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 contain some food allergies see FREE Library Birthday Party programs for details.; Helen Hall 3:00pm; Cake, lemonade, and a Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; fun show from Happy the Clown! 281-554-1111 Happy Birthday Evelyn Meador June 28 library.; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Lone Star Country Nights Kickoff FREE Pajama Story Time Enjoy the best of Texas Country 6:30pm; Free tickets are required and are distributed 15 minutes music.; Kemah Boardwalk; before the event.; Helen Hall Library; kemahboardwalk.com; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 281-334-9880 FREE Preschoolers at Play: A Musical Playdate 10:15am; Make some musical memories with Mr. Brandon. Free tickets are required and are distributed 15 minutes before the event.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Mad Science 11:00am; Discover the difference between science and magic! Children will be dazzled as we explore physical and chemical changes throughout this show.; Pasadena/Fairmont Branch Library; ppltx.net; 281-998-1095 FREE Build a Better...Piece of Art 2:30pm; Each Wednesday come build a better craft, engineering project or food!; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
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Awesome Adventures 8:30am; Join us for the wettest, coolest time as we go to Schlitterbahn Galveston.; 4th-5th Grade; $45; University Baptist Church; ubc.org; 281-488-8517 FREE John O’Bryant: Magician 10:00am; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Toddlers in Motion 10:15am; Free tickets required and available at the Kid’s Information Desk at 10 AM. Due to space limitations, one adult per child.; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE @ The Movies: Sing 1:00pm; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812
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Ongoing Events FREE Summer Reading Club This reading program is for children age birth to 10 years. Read anything... books, eBooks, audiobooks, comic books, magazines, whatever, as long as it involves actual reading. Children earn prizes.; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Young Adults Summer Reading Club This program is for young adults age 11 to 18. Read anything... books, ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, magazines, etc. You do this in stages and earn a prize at each of 5 stages.; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135
TUESDAYS
School Age Book Fun Time 10:00am; Dickinson Public Library Toddler Time 10:10am; Friendswood Public Library Preschool Story Time 10:45am; Friendswood Public Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am & 11am; Helen Hall Library Toddler Time 10:15am; Freeman Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Evelyn Meador Branch Library Preschool Story Time 1:30pm; 3-5 yrs; Freeman Library
FREE Read-to-Me Program WEDNESDAYS Parents keep reading log. Return log Preschool Story Time for prize and coupon.; Dickinson Public 10:00am; Dickinson Public Library Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; Toddler Time 281-534-3812 10:10am; Friendswood Public Library FREE Readers Program Book Babies Child keeps a reading log. Return 10:15am & 11:15am; 0-18 months; completed log for a prize and a Freeman Branch Library coupon.; Dickinson Public Library; Baby Time dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 10:15am; Evelyn Meador Library 281-534-3812 FREE Teens Reading Program Teen keeps a reading log. Return completed log to library for a prize and a coupon. Return 2 logs to enter a drawing to win a Kindle Fire.; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 FREE Summer Reading Club for Children Pick up a reading log in the library or print it online beginning June 5. The same log may be used for children from birth through age 10. Return the completed log for prizes.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
Toddler Time 11am; Evelyn Meador Library Preschool Story Time 1:00pm; Dickinson Public Library
FRIDAYS
Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11am; Helen Hall Library Toddler Time 11:15am; Freeman Branch Library
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Family Night 5pm; Let Jump N Jungle do the cooking and cleaning for you while your family has a jumping good time; JumpNJungle Webster; jumpnJunegle.com; 281-557-0700 FREE Family Craft 6:40pm; Friendswood Public Library;
Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 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
FREE Rock the Dock 7:00pm; Summer Concert Series; Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 Abe’s Cajun Market Mondays; One kid’s meal with each FREE Thursday Concerts adult meal. 7:30pm; Blankets, lawn chairs and
picnics are welcome.; Discovery Green Denny’s League City in Downtown Houston Saturdays; 4pm-10pm - two free kids meals per adult meal FRIDAYS
Fuddrucker’s Mondays; Kid’s eat for 99 cents from 4pm -close with adult purchase.
Other Weekly Events
FREE Circo Avenida 7:00pm; See the circus along the Avenida. Acrobats, contortion and more! Performed by Cirque la vie.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston
Story Time 11:00am; Barnes & Noble, Baybrook; 281-554-8224; Barnes & Noble, Pasadena; bn.com; 281-991-8011
Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse 9:30am; Ten fun films for kids! $5 for ten movies or $1 per show.; Cinemark Hollywood 20 Pasadena; 713-475-8180; Cinemark Movies 12 Texas City; cinemark.com; 409-986-7268
Rattle & Rhyme 10:10am; Friendswood Public Library
THURSDAYS
* Please contact library for details as some require advanced tickets.
SATURDAYS
Preschool Story Time 10:45am; Friendswood Public Library
FREE Lunch at the Library 12:00pm; Dickinson ISD will serve a free lunch at the Library each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, for children 18 years or younger.; Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812
Preschool Story Time 10:00am; Dickinson Public Library
Clubhouse 9:30am; Ten fun films for kids! $5 for ten movies or $1 per show.; Cinemark Hollywood 20 Pasadena; 713-475-8180; Cinemark Movies 12 Texas City; cinemark.com; 409-986-7268
Denny’s Webster Tuesdays; 4pm-10pm - two free kid’s meals with one adult purchase
MONDAYS
MONDAYS
SUNDAYS 7:00pm; Ice carving, live painting, FREE Salsa Sundays and more rotating art performances.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston Live Salsa music on the main stage all day!; Kemah Boardwalk; WEDNESDAYS kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 Cinemark Summer Movie
Open Gym 10am; Ages 16 months to 12 yrs. $10 for first child, $5 for additional siblings; Above the Bar Gymnastics Academy; abovethebargym.com; 832-932-1466
Toddler Time 10:10am; Friendswood Public Library
FREE Teen Summer Reading Club Great prizes will be given at each of two levels. All prizes available while supplies last. Pick up or print your first log beginning June 5.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
FREE Weekly Story Times
FREE Chess Free Play Railroad Museum; 2602 Santa Fe 4:00pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library Place; galvestonrrmuseum.com; 409-765-5700 FREE Avenida Living Art
FREE Monday Crafts 1:00pm & 1:30pm; 2-4 yrs; Friendswood Public Library FREE Teen Movie Monday 2:30pm; Freeman Branch Library
TUESDAYS
Open Gym 10am; Ages 16 months to 12 yrs. $10 for first child, $5 for additional siblings; Above the Bar Gymnastics Academy; abovethebargym.com; 832-932-1466 FREE Story Building 2:30pm; Join us each week this summer to work on your writing! We’ll read a selection from a featured YA novel, then write from a related prompt.; Freeman Branch Library
Firehouse Subs Sundays; Free kid’s meal with purchase of adult combo, all day
Gatti’s Pizza Clear Lake Tuesdays; Kid’s 12 & Under Eat Free With the purchase of one adult buffet and 2 drinks! All day!
FREE Concert in the Park 7:00pm; Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, refreshments, dinner and /or a snack and sit back and enjoy a movie.; IHOP Everyday; 4pm-10pm; one kids meal Stevenson Park; ci.friendswood.tx.us with one adult purchase; Webster and FREE Flicks at 5 Points Clear Lake Shores 8:30pm; Bring a blanket or a lawn iT’Z chair and join us downtown every Thursdays; Limit two free child buffets Friday this summer for an outdoor per one paid adult. Valid for children movie on our Giant outdoor blow up 12 and under. screen! Showings will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather.; Five James Coney Island Points Town Plaza; ci.la-porte.tx.us; Mondays; $.99 Kid’s Meal with adult 281-470-7275 purchase of $5.50 or more. 4pmclose. All kid’s meals include a free SATURDAYS frozen treat. Kid’s Club 10am-12pm; 30 minutes’ sessions... LaBrisa’s League City you can register and pay online or in Tuesdays; All Day - $1 Kid’s Meal with the store; $2/child; Michaels on Bay Entree Purchase Area Blvd; michaels.com Luby’s- Nassau Bay & Webster FREE Craft for Kids Wednesdays & Saturdays; All Day11am-3pm; Lakeshore Learning; Free kid’s meal with purchase of adult lakeshorelearning.com; 281-461-6263 entrée Train Rides 11am-2pm; Ride the train and take a tour of the museum and learn all about the trains; $5 w/admission; Galveston
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Mario’s Flying Pizza & Italian Restaurant Tuesdays; After 3pm- Kid’s eat free with purchase of adult entree.
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WEEK OF JUNE 5 LEAGUE CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hero Central 9:15am-12:15pm Ages: 4 yrs (as of 6/1/17)-Completed 4th Grade $15 per child 281-332-1557 • www.lcumc.org
WEEK OF JUNE 12 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PASADENA Gadgets & Gizmos 9am-Noon (Family Experience June 16 • 7pm) Ages: Pre-K-Entering 6th Grade FREE 281-991-1232 • www.fbp.org UNIVERSITY BAPTIST CHURCH Maker Fun Factory 8:30am-12:15pm Ages: 4 yrs (as of 9/1/17)-Completed 5th Grade FREE 281-488-8517 • www.ubc.org BAY AREA CHURCH Galactic Starveyors 9am-Noon Ages: Entering K-Completed 6th Grades FREE 281-332-2133 • www.bayarea.church ST. CLARE OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH Maker Fun Factory 9am-Noon Ages: Pre-K 4-5th Grade $35 per child 281-286-7729 • www.stclarehouston.org ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH Meeting Jesus at the Sea of Galilee 9:15am-Noon Ages: 3 yrs (potty-trained)-Completed 5th Grade $20 per child 281-332-3031 • www.saintmcc.org BAY HARBOUR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Maker Fun Factory Day Session - 9am-Noon Eve Session 6pm-8pm Ages: Entering K-5th Grades FREE 281-334-1100 • www.bayharbourumc.org/vbs
WEEK OF JUNE 19 BAY AREA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Passport to Peru 9am-Noon
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Ages: 4 yrs-4th Grade $20 per child 281-280-0713 • www.bapc.org HOPE CHURCH Mega Sports & More Camp June19-22•6:30pm-8:30pm(June25•10:30am) Ages: Pre-K 4 (as of 9/1/16)- Comp. 8th Grade FREE 281-488-0900 • www.hopehouston.org LEAGUE CITY CHURCH OF CHRIST The Lord is My Shepherd 9am-Noon Ages: 4 yrs-Completing 5th Grade FREE 281-332-1015 • www.lccofc.org CHRIST’S CHURCH OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD Hero Central 9am-Noon Ages: 3 yrs (potty-trained)-5th Grade FREE 281-488-1775 • www.myccag.com CLEAR LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH Galactic Starveyors 9am-Noon Ages: Pre-K 4-Completed 5th Grades FREE 281-488-3767 • www.clearlakebaptist.com/vbs FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SEABROOK Galactic Starveyors 9:30am-3:30pm Ages: Entering K-6th Grades FREE 281-474-3281 • www.fbcseabrook.org GATEWAY COMMUNITY CHURCH “Illumination” Shine the Light of Jesus 6pm-8:30pm Ages: Entering 1st-5th Grades FREE 281-286-1515 • www.gateway-community.org HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Maker Fun Factory 9am-Noon Ages: 4 yrs-Completed 5th Grade $15 per child 281-482-7943 • www.hope-lutheran.org
WEEK OF JUNE 26 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF FRIENDSWOOD Galatic Starveyors
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8:30am-Noon Ages: 5 yrs (prior to 8/31/17)Completed 6th Grade FREE 281-482-7573 • www.fbcfriendswood.org CLEAR LAKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Maker Fun Factory 9am-12:15pm Ages: 3 ½ (by 3/1/17 & potty-trained)-Rising K $30 per child Go The Distance Sports Camp 9am-12:15pm Ages: 6-12 yrs $30 per child 281-488-5110 • www.clearlakemethodist.org FRIENDSWOOD FRIENDS CHURCH Maker Fun Factory 9am-Noon Ages: 3 yrs-Completed 5th Grade $20 FFC family members; $25 non-members 281-482-7821 • www.friendswoodfriends.org PINE DRIVE BAPTIST CHURCH Maker Fun Factory 5:30pm-8pm Ages: 3 yrs-6th Grade FREE 281-337-3413 • www.pinedrivechurch.org SHRINE OF THE TRUE CROSS Maker Fun Factory 8am-Noon Ages: Pre-K 4-5th Grades $30 per child 281-337-3130 • www.truecrosschurch.org ST. CHRISTOPHER EPISCOPAL CHURCH Maker Fun Factory 9am-Noon Ages: 3 yrs-Entering 6th Grade $25 per child, $65 max per family 281-332-5553 • www.stchrischurch.org SEABROOK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Maker Fun Factory 8:30am-Noon Ages: 3yrs (potty-trained)-Entering 5th Grade FREE 281-326-1970 • www.seabrookumc.org THE WATERSHED CHURCH Maker Fun Factory 9:00am-Noon Ages: 3yrs (potty-trained)-Completed 5th Grade FREE 281-332-1070 • www.thewatershedchurch.com
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