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April 1 Easter Egg Hunt 9:30am; St. Mark’s Episcopal Church; stmarksfortbend.org; 281-545-1661 Annual Holy Cross Easter Egg Hunt 10am; The egg hunt is held immediately after Easter Sunday Worship Service on the lawn.; Holy Cross Episcopal Church; holycrosschurch.com; 281-633-2000 April 2, 9, 16 & 23 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 April 2 & 16 FREE Middle School Program 6pm; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 April 2 Sensory Friendly Day at the Children’s Museum of Houston An opportunity for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences to explore the Museum. Story time, dance interactive and therapy dogs will be among the engaging sensoryfriendly activities. Doors will be closed to the public. There will be no music and sound-reducing headphones will be available.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 April 3 & 17 FREE Creative Connection 6:30pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 April 3 FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 April 4 & 18 FREE After School Break 4:15pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE After School Break 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 April 4 & 14 FREE Tots & Crafts 9am; No registration required. Donuts and coffee for parents and play and crafts for kids.; Community Center, 1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City; missouricitytx.gov April 5 – 7 Huge Shopping Event! 9am; Everything you’ll need to care for your children at a typical savings of 50-90% off of retail is under one roof at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. Thursday, 9am-8pm, $2 Admission (18 and older) Friday, 9am-8pm, Free
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Admission Saturday, 9am-1pm, Come back for Half Price Day - 50% off items without a star!; Just Between Friends Sugar Land/ Rosenberg; sugarland@jbfsale.com; 281-687-7300 FREE Hits: Shrek the Musical 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com April 5 & 19 FREE After School Break 4:30pm; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 April 5 & 7 Banfield Pet Academy WoofShop Do you have what it takes to become a veterinarian? Join us for a tail-wagging good time during our Banfield Pet Academy Woof-shop! Meet veterinarians and learn about responsible pet ownership. Check the heartbeat of an actual therapy pet with your own Banfield stethoscope and more!; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 April 6 Mommy Mingle 10am; Come mingle with other mommies and enjoy free coffee and breakfast snacks on us (while supplies last) and meet other caregivers from your part of town. Bring your little ones for awesome playtime to Tot*Spot, our exclusive exhibit for children 35 months and under. Daddies, nannies, and caretakers are welcome, too!; Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center; childrensdiscoveryfb.org; 832-742-2800 Saint Theresa Catholic School Spring Family Festival 2pm-8pm; Saint Theresa Catholic School hosts this annual family fund event that includes carnival rides, games, craft booths, a fabulous silent auction and BBQ dinner. Tickets are available for pre-sale or sold on the day of the event.; Saint Theresa Catholic School; sttheresacatholicschool.org; 281-494-1157 Child Advocates Light of Hope 6:30pm; Join Child Advocates of Fort Bend as they kick off National Child Abuse Prevention Month with their Annual Light of Hope Ceremony, a night filled with blue balloons, information tables, blue ribbon t-shirts, car magnets and pins that features special tributes and live music.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 Girls Night Out 7pm; Themes and activities will vary month to month but often include makeovers, dancing and all the fun girls come to expect from Sweet & Sassy.; $25 per girl or 2 for $40; Sweet &
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Sassy, Sugar Land Town Square; sweetandsassy.com; 281-240-2060 April 7 – 8 McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival 10:30am-6:30pm; 14 Big Family Adventure Zones, four stages of music and entertainment plus over three hundred fun activities.; families with children 12 and under; $12 at the gate, $10 online, children 3 and younger are free; Houston City Hall; houstonchildrensfestival.com April 7 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Encourage a love for nature and ornithology in our handson workshop where you and your child can build a window birdhouse.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com Runaway Scrape and Engagement at Thompson’s Ferry 9am; At 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., visit the 1830s Jones Stock Farm and see the Texians in action as they struggle to retreat from the advancing Mexican forces and learn about more about the local engagement that would soon follow. After the battle, step forward 30 years and participate in a militia drill while learning about the mock battles the Ryon children would hold for visitors in the 1860s. Bring the story full circle with a stop at the 1930s George Home yard to participate in an archeological dig to help find artifacts left behind by previous generations.; George Ranch Historical Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 Spring Arts & Antiques Festival 10am-5pm; The event will also include a Street Fair with vendor booths, food trucks, puppet shows, a juggler, live music, and a Czech-Fest at the Third Street Art Park.; 900 3rd St, Rosenberg; rosenbergtx.gov FREE Family Story Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Preschool Story Lab 10:30am; Creative story time event that encourages children to discover and explore concepts in STEAM.; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE Infant Sensory Playtime 10:30am; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 This Land is Made for You and Me 2pm; Join FBSO as we celebrate American folk songs! Sing, dance, and clap along to a funfilled concert designed especially for children.; George Memorial Library; fbso.org
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April 2018 FUN -TIME CALENDAR April 10 & 24 FREE After School Break 4pm; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 April 10 FREE Texas Revolution 7pm; Texas History Program; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 April 11 – 15 Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream Celebrate what’s possible as the adventures of five daring Disney heroines spark the courage inside us all at Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream!; NRG Park; ticketmaster.com April 11 FREE After School Break 4pm; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Creative Connection 6pm; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 April 12 FREE After School Break 4pm; Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270 FREE After School Break 4:30pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 April 14 Scout Fair 10am-3pm; Visit hundreds of booths with fun activities and crafts, learning Scout skills, meet new friends and taste delicious outdoor cooking and much more.; NRG Arena; samhoustonbsa.org/scout-fair RailFest 2018 10am-5pm; Museum Open House, Texas Flyer Trackless Train, Live Music, Food trucks, Bounce Houses, Games, face painting, crafts and much more!; $8, children under 2 free; Rosenberg Railroad Museum; rosenbergrailroadmuseum.org; 281-633-2846
founders and recognize children who have grown up with the park.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 April 16 FREE YA: Origami Experience for High School Students 5pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 April 19 FREE After School Break 4pm; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 April 20 FREE A Sensory Exploration of Colors 2pm; Families with babies and children 24 months or younger are invited to bring them to this activity to explore colors and art. Several sensory and art activities will be on hand.; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 Autism Awareness Concert ft. PF & The Flyers 7:30pm; Come out and learn more about Hope for Three during Autism Awareness Month while enjoying live music from PF & The Flyers! This eclectic and talented group of 7 musicians, including female vocalists, play a wide variety of top 40 rock and roll tunes from the 60’s and 70’s. They are visually energetic and please the crowd by providing a fun, entertaining atmosphere for dancing and listening enjoyment.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 April 21 Autism Speaks 8K & 1K Kid’s Fun Run 7am; Runners, they wouldn’t be able to complete their puzzle without you! With autism becoming the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the US with 1 in 68 children diagnosed, Autism Speaks is looking to raise awareness while having a great time during the 2nd Annual Houston 8k & 1k Kid’s Fun Run in Town Square sponsored by Novum Energy and BAT Commodities.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587
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differences and their families. Explore Abilities provides a comfortable, protected and accepting environment for children. It also allows parents to make connections with other families and offers new tools and resources.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 April 25 FREE After School Break 4pm; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Creative Connection 6pm; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 April 26 FREE After School Break 4pm; Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270 Skin Cancer Seminar 6pm; Registration is required and space is limited.; Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital; events. houstonmethodist.org/skin-sl; 281-274-7500 April 27 Kid’s Night at CAP 6:30pm-9:30pm; Kids love animals and CAP loves kids! Kids 6 and up are welcome for a donation of $15 (or more if you’re inclined) per child. Animal themed FUN & games will keep the kiddos entertained and kid approved dinner is included. NO reservations required. Limit of 50 kids. Please go online to register your child.; CAP Animal Shelter & Pet Adoption center; cap4pets.org; 281-497-0591 April 28 – 29 Texas Crawfish and Music Festival 12pm; Carnival, petting zoo, live music-Country, Zydeco, Cajun, Gator Country.; Preservation Park, Old Town Spring; texascrawfishfestival.com
April 28 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 FREE Preschool Story Lab Theatre also offer modified 2D shows with house 10:30am; Creative story time event that encourages lights on and the volume reduced.; Houston Museum 31st Annual Houston Art Car Parade children to discover and explore concepts in STEAM.; of Natural Science; hmns.org; 713-639-4629 2pm; Downtown Houston; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; thehoustonartcarparade.com FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green Coco 281-238-2900 28th Annual Crawfish Boil & Fish Fry (PG) 2017 4pm; All you can eat.; Fort Bend Knight of Columbus FREE Family Fun Science 8:15pm; You are welcome to bring blankets,and 10:30am; Sugar Land Branch Library; 2801, 2007 Kay Cee Dr., Rosenberg; kc2801.com chairs to view from the hill.; Discovery Green in fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 MCTX Fest 2018 Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 4pm-9pm; Come out for a day full of music, art, Houston’s Coolest Crawfish Boil Returns to 713-400-7336 and food. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome.; Free Riverstone April 29 Admission; Fort Bend County Annex Grounds, 5855 12pm-4pm; The Fort Bend community is getting its Day of the Child Sienna Springs Way, Missouri City; mctxparks.com Cajun on, and the public is invited to enjoy 5,000 “Children’s Day” is celebrated on various days pounds of spicy crawfish with all the fixins’ at The April 15 in many places around the world to honor kids. Club at Riverstone, 18353 University Boulevard. First Annual Sensory-Friendly Day at George The Museum’s “Day of the Child” event will focus Rounding out the party will be live music, food trucks, on the joys of being a kid and on enriching kids’ Ranch activities for the kids and more! The event is free.; 9am; This exclusive event is open for families with lives with literacy. Come enjoy a cultural Mariachi children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders free admission; The Club at Riverstone; performance, plus take home with you books riverstone.com; 281-778-2038 (ASD) and other sensory and developmental and goodies.; Children’s Museum of Houston; challenges to explore the Park in a safe, structured Movie Under the Moon sponsored by First cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 and enjoyable manner.; George Ranch Historical Colony Church of Christ 6th Annual “Strike Out” Autism Park; georgeranch.org; 281-343-0218 7:45pm; Wonder: Bring your family, friends and 11am-5pm; An exciting family fun day providing lawn chairs to the Plaza to enjoy a free Movie FREE Birthday Bash focused on educating and empowering others about Under the Moon.; Sugar Land Town Square; 12pm-6pm; Discovery Green marks a decade of the leading developmental disability in the United sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 free events at its 10th Birthday Celebration. The States - autism. General Public: $12 game ticket. event features entertainment spectacles, cultural performances, live music, games and more. A special presentation at 12 p.m. will honor park
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March for Babies 7am; Walk to help more babies be born healthy!; Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Dr., Sugar Land; marchforbabies.org
April 23 Explore Abilities Day at the Children’s Museum An exclusive event for children with learning
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ONGOING EVENTS Ongoing Events FREE Weekly Story Times
MONDAYS
SATURDAYS
TUESDAYS
Rise & Shine Family Story Time 10:30am; University Branch Library
Toddler Time 10:15am; 1-3 yrs; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library Mother Goose Time 10:15am; 1-12 months; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; Sienna Branch Library; Sugar Land Branch Library Toddler Time 10:30am; 1-3 yrs; University Branch Library Toddler Tuesdays 10:30am; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; University Branch Library; Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Family Story Time 10am; George Memorial Library
Story Time 11am; Barnes & Noble, West Oaks Village; 281-293-8699; Barnes & Noble, First Colony Mall; bn.com; 281-313-8323
Other Weekly Events
TUESDAYS
FREE Stories & Play 2pm; 1-3 yrs; Cinco Ranch Branch Library FREE Kinder Korner 4pm; Kindergartners; University Branch Library
WEDNESDAYS
FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Chick-fil-A Sugar Land; cfasugarland.com; 281-494-3800
WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS
Toddler Time 10:05am; 1-3 yrs; First Colony Branch Library
FRIDAYS
Preschool Story Time 10am; 3-6 yrs; George Memorial Library
Toddler Time 10:15am; 1-3 yrs; Albert George Branch Library; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; Sugar Land Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; 3-6 yrs; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; Sienna Branch Library Preschool Story Time 11:15am; 3-6 yrs; First Colony Branch Library Preschool Story Time 11:30am; 3-6 yrs; Cinco Ranch Branch Library
THURSDAYS
Story Time with Local Author Maria Ashworth 10am; Barnes & Noble, First Colony Mall; bn.com; 281-313-8323 Toddler Time 10am; 1-3 yrs; George Memorial Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; 3-6 yrs; Sugar Land Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am & 11:30am; 1-3 yrs; Cinco Ranch Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am; 1-3 yrs; Sienna Branch Library; First Colony Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; 3-6 yrs; Albert George Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; 3-6 yrs; University Branch Library
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Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; George Memorial Library
Mother Goose Time 10:30am; 1-12 months; University Branch Library Mother Goose Time 10:05am & 11:15am; 1-12 months; First Colony Branch Library
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Pajama Night Story Time 6pm; Sugar Land Branch Library
FREE Family Night at Children’s Museum of Houston 5pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $32 members, $37 nonmembers; The Little Gym of Sugar Land/Missouri City; tlgsugarlandtx.com; 281-277-5470
SATURDAYS
FREE STEM Saturdays 12:30pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
SUNDAYS
FREE Sunday’s 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. Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270 Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100
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