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October 1 – 26 A Year with Frog and Toad Main Street Theater - MATCH; mainstreettheater.com; 713-524-6706 October 1, 8 & 15 FREE Mother Goose Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Stories & Play 2pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
or she develops fundamental skills, and connect with other moms, dads and families. This class is recommended for ages newborn through 7 years.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 FREE Youth Computer Classes: Hour of Code 5:30pm; Registration required.; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900
FREE Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
FREE Movies on The Lawn at The Lawn at First Colony Mall 7pm; Hocus Pocus; The Lawn at First Colony Mall; firstcolonymall.com
October 1 & 15 FREE Creative Connection 6:30pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140
October 4 – 6 Disney’s My Son Pinocchio JR Historic Sugar Land Auditorium; inspirationstage.com; 713-302-5329
October 1 FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500
October 4 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $32 Members, $37 Non-members; The Little Gym of Sugar Land/Missouri City; tlgsugarlandtx.com; 281-277-5470
October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 & 17 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 October 2 & 16 FREE Preschool Story Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Creative Connection 4pm; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 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 October 3 – 5 FREE 40th Annual Festival Chicano 7pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com October 3, 10 & 17 FREE Toddler Time 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 October 3 & 17 FREE After-School Break 4:30pm; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 FREE After-School Break 4:30pm; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 October 3 FREE Toddler Music with Sessions 9:30am; Immerse your child in a musical atmosphere of play, song and dance, all while he
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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/girl or $40 for 2; Sweet & Sassy, Sugar Land Town Square; sweetandsassy.com; 281-240-2060 Parent’s Night Out 7pm; $16 pre-register online, or $20 day of event registration (cash or check only); Olympia Gymnastics and Tumbling; olympiatx.com; 832-321-7100 FREE Giving Spirits Concert 7:30pm; Come out to the Plaza to enjoy live jazz arrangements from Mark Towns Flamenco Jazz Band.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 October 5 & 19 FREE Creative Connection 2:30pm; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 October 5 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Let your imagination soar as you build a fire plane. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron and a commemorative pin while supplies last.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com FREE Family Story Time 10:15am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Preschool Story Lab 10:30am; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900
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FREE Town Square Tribute: ZZ Top Cover 7:30pm; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 October 8 – 20 Spring Awakening Hobby Center; tuts.com; 713-558-8887 October 8 & 22 FREE After-School Break 4pm; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE After-School Break 4:15pm; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 October 8 FREE Youth Computer Classes: Library Resources & Typing 5pm; Registration required.; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 October 9 & 23 FREE Tots & Crafts 10am; Enjoy a different craft and activity each week. No registration required for this free, family fun event!; Community Center, Missouri City; missouricitytx.gov; 281-403-8634 FREE After-School Break 4pm; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE Creative Connection 6pm; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 October 9 FREE Building Club 4:15pm; Focuses on creativity, problem-solving and hands-on engineering skills.; K-5th Grades; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 October 10 & 24 FREE After-School Break 4pm; Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270 FREE After-School Break 4:15pm; Mission Bend Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4734 FREE Creative Connection 5:30pm; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 October 10 FREE Youth Computer Classes: Intro to MS PowerPoint 2016 4:30pm; Call to register.; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 FREE After-School Break: TeaLight Paper Pumpkin 4:30pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR October 11 Baby Shark Live! Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land; smartfinancialcentre.net FREE Firefighter Story Time 2pm; Learn about fire safety, craft activity, and even see a demonstration of the fire truck.; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 Tumbling Clinic 7pm; Improve and learn new tumbling skills. Open to students and nonstudents. $16 pre-register online, or $20 at the door (cash or check only); Olympia Gymnastics and Tumbling; olympiatx.com; 832-321-7100 FREE Zumba for a Cure: Party in Pink 7pm; Grab your girls and join us for a free community dance-fitness Zumba class in the Plaza for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Attendees are encouraged to wear pink and donate to the American Cancer Society.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 October 12 Creepy Crawly Creatures Check out spiders, hissing cockroaches, snakes, lizards and other stranger things that will make your skin crawl. Plus, learn about the silent hunters who prey on the unsuspecting at night! We’re talking about owls! These spellbinding birds will keep watch while you dig through an owl’s pellet, the regurgitated, undigestible part of their food; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Flu Shots 8am; Bring a new, unwrapped toy or clothing item in exchange for a free flu shot. No appointment is necessary. Persons age 18 and over with no history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome or rubber latex allergy and who are not pregnant may get the flu shot.; Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Brazos Pavilion Atrium; events. houstonmethodist.org/flushot-sl; 281-274-7976 FREE Autism Playgroup of Fort Bend County - Halloween Fun 10am-12pm; We have a variety of table activities including sensory fun with shaving cream and water play, playdoh, arts & crafts, games, puzzles and more. RSVP Required: Susan Garczynski at susan@susangar.com or 281-726-2665.; 1-12 yrs; Lost Creek Park Pavilion
FREE Minecraft Club for Middle Schoolers 2pm; Reservations required.; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 FREE Fire Safety with the Sugar Land Fire Department 2pm; Learn about fire safety and get a tour of the fire truck.; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 FREE Motown On Morton Music Event with Level One Band 6pm; Benefitting ALS Heroes; Historic Downtown Richmond, 200-400 block Morton Street; richmondtx.gov October 14 Sensory Friendly Day at Children’s Museum of Houston An opportunity for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences to explore the Museum. 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). Registration is highly recommended, but not required. Please contact Lydia Dungus at ldungus@cmhouston.org or call (713) 535-7238 to make a reservation.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Movie Day @ the Library 2:30pm; Mission Bend Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4734 October 15 FREE Tech Tuesdays: 3D Print GioBobs Bands 5:30pm; Learn the basics of 3D printing by making little critters with glowing eyes and bands. Registration required.; 3rd-8th Grades; Mission Bend Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4734 October 17 FREE Youth Computer Classes: 3D Printing for Youth 5:30pm; Registration required.; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE Movies on The Lawn at The Lawn at First Colony Mall 7pm; Coco; The Lawn at First Colony Mall; firstcolonymall.com
Cougar Revue 7:30pm-9pm; Come and enjoy an evening of song and dance as the students of the Cinco Ranch High School present a variety show to showcase their talents. This is a family friendly event that will leave FREE The BIG 5 Conference you humming a tune or two. This 10am-3pm; A day of games, food, performance will be held in the Cinco beverages, and entertainment. Children can participate in the reading Ranch High School Performing Arts Center.; Family Event; Admission is zone, musical petting zoo, hula hoop contests and much more.; Sugar Land $5.00; Cinco Ranch High School Choir; crhschoir.org Town Square
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October 18 – 20 The Addams Family School Historic Sugar Land Auditorium; inspirationstage.com; 713-302-5329
to make traditional lanterns, sweet Indian mild treats, and Sand Art.; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140
October 18 FREE Family Movie Day 1:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
FREE Middle Grades: Monster PacMan DIY 2:30pm; Build a spooky edition of the Pac-Man game.; 5th-8th Grades; Mission Bend Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4734
FREE Family Fun Night-Halloween Edition 6pm; Pumpkin painting, a pumpkin patch stomp, crafts and more! Snacks and drinks will be provided. Parent supervision is required throughout the event. Pumpkins available while supplies last.; Rec & Tennis Center, Missouri City; missouricitytx.gov; 281-403-8634 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $32 Members, $37 Nonmembers; The Little Gym of Sugar Land/Missouri City; tlgsugarlandtx.com; 281-277-5470 Parent’s Night Out 7pm; $16 pre-register online, or $20 day of event registration (cash or check only); Olympia Gymnastics and Tumbling; olympiatx.com; 832-321-7100 FREE Lyrics & Lawn Games 7:30pm; We’ll have lawn games setup and enjoy live music from The Zip Dagger Band.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 October 19 – 20 Commemorative Wings Over Houston Air Show See ad in our magazines for the code for $5 off.; Ellington Airport; wingsoverhouston.com October 19 Zombies, Ghouls and Goblins Ghoulish fashion Halloween costume show and a zombie face painting wicked-shop. Spirits will rise during a jaw dropping magic show. Then zombies from Dance Houston will show you how to have a ghastly good time when they teach you the frightfully fun steps to the Thriller dance.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
FREE Movie Under the Moon 7:15pm; This month’s showing is Hotel Transylvania 3.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green How to Train your Dragon: The Hidden World 7:30pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 October 20 S.E.C.R.E.T. Sunday Meet real-life heroes and members of law enforcement who strive to make a difference. This month, check out how forensic experts examine blood to help solve real-life mysteries.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Bayou Bend & Rienzi Family Day 1pm; Families are invited to art workshops, games, performances, and more during this afternoon of fun presented jointly by Rienzi and Bayou Bend.; Bayou Bend Collection & Gardens; mfah.org; 713-639-7750 FREE Symphonic Spooktacular 7pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com October 21 – 25 FREE Pumpkin-Decorating Contest The festive pumpkins, which will be displayed in the library through the end of the month, may be decorated with paint, stickers, or any other materials that help to express the artiste’s unique perspective and whimsy. The decorated pumpkins will be whole-not cut into or scooped out-and designs must be family-friendly. The public is invited to come by and vote for your favorite on October 28.; Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270
Child Advocates’ Superhero Fun Run 8am; 5K and 1K courses for big and little heroes alike benefiting Harris County’s only Court Appointed October 21 Special Advocate program.; FREE LEGO Club CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 4:15pm; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 FREE Harry Potter Party 10:30am; Crafts, house sorting, games October 22 – 27 Cats and a photo op!; Sienna Branch Hobby Center; houston.broadway.com Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 October 22 FREE Diwali Celebration 2pm; Learn about Diwali, one of the most important Hindu festivals across India and in parts of Nepal. Learn how
FREE Slides & Swing: A Celebration of Music in Texas and Beyond 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR October 22 FREE Youth Computer Classes: MS PowerPoint Basics 5pm; Registration required.; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140
October 30 FREE Family Story Time 4pm; Costumes are welcome. Enjoy an afternoon of crafts at multiple craft stations.; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900
October 24 FREE Youth Computer Classes: Hour of Code 4:30pm; Call to register.; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100
Ongoing Events
Peppa Pig Adventure! 6pm; Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land; smartfinancialcentre.net October 25 FREE Movies On Morton Outdoor Film Featuring Hocus Pocus 6:30pm; Free popcorn, water and lemonade.; Richmond City Hall Plaza; richmondtx.gov Cirque La Vie’s Circus Spectacular 7pm; Come join us for a fun night of Circus Spectacular, a scripted Cirque La Vie show that will have everyone laughing, clapping and cheering as Circus Sky, Super Dupper Shane and everyone’s favorite Super K try to put on an entertaining show while learning to get along and not driving each other mad in the process.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green The House with a Clock in Its Walls 7:30pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 October 26 3rd Annual Slime Off! Catch a slippery, slimy and sloppy dose of gross as two teams compete in a series of monstrous challenges. The losing team will be doused with 15-gallons of a green, ooey gooey concoction. Don’t forget your goo goggles! Online pre-registration is required, and spaces are limited. Registration does not guarantee space.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Creative Connection: Spooktastic Tie-Dye 2pm; Registration required.; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 FREE Creative Connection 2:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 October 28 FREE Minecraft Monday 4:30pm; Registration required.; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 October 29 FREE National Cat Day Celebration 6pm; Enjoy cat themed activities and stories.; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900
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FREE Weekly Story Times
MONDAYS
Mother Goose Time 10:30am; University Branch Library Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; Sienna Branch Library Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; First Colony Branch Library
TUESDAYS
Mother Goose Time 10:05am & 11:15am; 1-12 months; First Colony Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Mission Bend Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am; 1-3 yrs; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library Mother Goose Time 10:15am; 1-12 months; Sienna Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am; Missouri City Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am; Sugar Land Branch Library Toddler Tuesdays 10:30am; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 Toddler Time 10:30am; 1-3 yrs; University Branch Library Mother Goose Time 11:15am; First Colony Branch Library
WEDNESDAYS
Preschool Story Time 10am; 3-6 yrs; George Memorial Library Toddler Time 10:05am; 1-3 yrs; First Colony Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; 3-6 yrs; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am; 1-3 yrs; Albert George Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am; 3-6 yrs; Sienna Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am; Mission Bend Branch Library Mother Goose Time 11am; Sugar Land Branch Library Preschool Story Time 11:15am; 3-6 yrs; First Colony Branch Library
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR Ongoing Events Cont’d WEDNESDAYS
Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; Mission Bend Branch Library Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; Missouri City Branch Library Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; University Branch Library
THURSDAYS
Toddler Time 10am; 1-3 yrs; George Memorial Library Toddler Time 10:15am; 1-3 yrs; Sienna Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am; Sugar Land Branch Library
FREE Family Night at Children’s Museum of Houston 5pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Chick-fil-A Kid’s Night 5:30pm; Chick-fil-A Missouri City; chick-fil-a.com/missouricity; 281-261-7100
SUNDAYS FREE Sundays in the Park 3pm; Enjoy the outdoors while playing fun games, picnicking with your loved ones and live music.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 * Please contact library for details as some require advanced tickets.
Albert George Branch Library; Mother Goose Time 10:15am; Mission Bend Branch Library fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270 Cinco Ranch Branch Library; Preschool Story Time fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 10:15am; 3-6 yrs; Albert George Branch Library
Toddler Time 10:15am; 1-3 yrs; First Colony Branch Library
George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
Preschool Story Time 10:30am; 3-6 yrs; University Branch Library
Mission Bend Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4734
Pajama Night Story Time 6pm; Sugar Land Branch Library Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; George Memorial Library
SATURDAYS
Family Story Time 10am; George Memorial Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Missouri City Branch Library Rise & Shine Family Story Time 10:30am; University Branch Library
Other Weekly Events
WEDNESDAYS
FREE Family Night 5:30pm; Chick-fil-A Sugar Land; cfasugarland.com; 281-494-3800
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 FREE Family Thursday at The Health Museum 2pm-7pm; The Health Museum; thehealthmuseum.org; 713-521-1515
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Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Missouri City Branch Library
Preschool Story Time 11:30am; 3-6 yrs; Sugar Land Branch Library
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Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 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
Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals Antonia’s Italian Ristorante Sundays; Free kid’s meal per adult entrée on Sunday from 11am to 3pm; 4849 Sweetwater Blvd.; 281-265-4000 Berryhill Baja Grill Saturdays & Sundays; Free children’s meal from 11am to 4pm with the purchase of a combo or specialty item.; 13703 S.W. Fwy. Casa de Bravos Wednesdays; With the purchase of an adult entrée, children 12 and under eat free all day.; 4514 Hwy. 6 Denny’s Daily; Kids 10 and under eat free from 4 to 10pm; 1422 Hwy. 6 Firehouse Subs Sundays; Children receive a free kid’s combo all day with the purchase of an adult combo.; 3135 Hwy. 6; 281-980-7827 Luby’s Cafeteria Wednesdays & Saturdays; Kids eat free with an adult purchase from 11am until closing.; 3434 Hwy. 6
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