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September 3 & 17 FREE Creative Connection 6:30pm; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 September 3 FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 September 4 & 18 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 September 5 FREE Toddler Music with Sessions 9:30am; Immerse your child in a musical atmosphere of play, song and dance, all while he or she develops fundamental skills, and connect with other moms, dads and families.; Newborn7yrs; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 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 September 6 – 8 The Big One-Oh! JR. Historic Sugar Land Auditorium; inspirationstage.com; 713-302-5329 September 6 FREE The Montessori Method 10:15am; For this interactive workshop parents are encouraged to bring their children (aged 14 months to 3 years). Parents will receive hands-on instruction and have an opportunity to practice the Montessori techniques with their children. Reservations required.; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 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
or $20 day of event registration (cash or check only); Olympia Gymnastics and Tumbling; olympiatx.com; 832-321-7100 FREE Movies On Morton Outdoor Film Featuring The Princess Bride 7:15pm; Richmond City Hall Plaza; richmondtx.gov FREE Giving Spirits Concert 7:30pm; Come out to enjoy live music from Kaos. Covering hits from the 80’s, Disco, Rock, Pop, and even Latin and Country.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 September 7, 14 & 28 FREE Family Story Time 10:15am; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100 September 7 & 21 FREE Creative Connection 2:30pm; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 September 7 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Hands-on workshop where you and your child can build a scarecrow planter.; 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; Story time and handson activities.; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE Girlstart STEM Extravaganza 12pm; Hands-on STEM fun for the whole family.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 September 8 FREE Grandparents’ Day Puzzle Time 1pm; Puzzles and snacks.; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 September 9, 16, 23 & 30 FREE Mother Goose Time 10:30am; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800
Parent’s Night Out 7pm; $16 pre-register online,
September 9 FREE Road to a Good Report Card 7pm; Strategies that parents can use to help their children achieve success in school.; Sienna Branch
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Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 September 10 – 22 A Chorus Line Hobby Center; tuts.com; 713-558-8887 September 10 FREE After-School Break 4pm; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 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 September 11 & 25 FREE Creative Connection 6pm; George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455 FREE Tots Crafts 10am; Fun crafts and free play.; Community Center, Missouri City; missouricitytx.gov; 281-403-8634 September 11 FREE Building Club 4:15pm; New STEM based activity for grades K-5.; 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 September 12 & 26 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 September 12 FREE After-School Break 4:30pm; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 FREE Creative Connection 5:30pm; 5th-8th Grades; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 September 13 Tumbling Clinic 7pm; Improve and learn new tumbling skills. Open to students and non-students. $16 preregister online, or $20 at the door (cash or check only); Olympia Gymnastics and Tumbling; olympiatx.com; 832-321-7100 FREE Town Square Tribute: Michael Jackson Cover 7:30pm; Join us for a tribute series that will make you feel like you’re watching the real deal with Michael Jackson impersonator, Danny Dash Andrews.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR September 14 Mid-Autumn Fest Explore this Asian holiday with a variety of traditions and check out the Museum’s “Dragons & Fairies: Exploring Viet Nam Through Folktales” exhibit. Don’t miss dragon dancers, lantern making and parade, Vietnamese story time and language lessons, and DIY traditional Vietnamese attire interactive and fashion show.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
being a pet owner but also teach about the responsibilities that come with being one; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
FREE Teddy-Bear Picnic 9am; Enjoy Teddy-Bear stories, games and snacks. Children may bring a blanket and a favorite stuffed toy for this special Story Time Picnic.; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675
FREE Youth Computer Classes: 3D Printing for Youth 5:30pm; Reservations required.; 3rd8th Grades; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900
Fall Fun Fest 2019 10am-5pm; May the STEAM be with You! Costumes are welcome and encouraged to add to the fun! Rain or shine event.; $8; children under 2 free; Rosenberg Railroad Museum; rosenbergrrmuseum.org; 281-633-2846 FREE Pre-K STEM Day 10:30am; Explore a variety of simple, hands-on activities that incorporate STEM concepts.; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 FREE Minecraft Club for Middle Schoolers 2pm; Reservations required.; 4th-8th Grades; First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 FREE Movie Under the Moon 7:30pm; Bring your family, friends and lawn chairs to the Plaza. This month’s showing is Mary Poppins Returns.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green The Incredibles 2 (PG) 8pm; Enjoy family-friendly movies with a view of the downtown Houston skyline. Arrive early for contests and activities.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 September 15 Fiestas Patrias Fiesta, freedom and ballet folklórico. Don’t miss Mariachi, ballet folklórico and Grito re-enactment!; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 September 16 FREE LEGO Club 4:15pm; Create with LEGO building blocks.; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100 September 19 & 21 Banfield Woof-Shop An interactive Pet Academy “woofshop” that will unleash the joys of
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September 19 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
September 20 FREE Parachute Play Time with Gymboree Play & Music 10am; Young children are encouraged to learn and develop as they play movement games, participate in song and dance, and experience the famous 20-foot rainbow parachute.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 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 Dancing Under The Stars 7:30pm; Break out your dancing shoes and join us in the Plaza with Fred Astaire Dance Studio instructors.; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 September 21 Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play Entire day dedicated to active play.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Texas Snakes and More 10:30am; Up-close view of snakes and other reptiles.; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 FREE Oktoberfest 12pm; Authentic food, beer, entertainment, and games will provide fun for the whole family! Performances will be ongoing throughout the event. We’re excited to host Missouri City’s first Oktoberlympics.; Quail Valley City Centre; missouricitytx.gov; 281-403-8637 FREE Marvel vs Anime Battle of the Dice 2:30pm; Grades 5-8 will have an opportunity to battle their opponents for a favorite superhero and anime character.; Mission Bend Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4734 FREE Creative Connection 2:30pm; University Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR September 21 FREE Opry on the Square 7:30pm; Come out to enjoy Country Now and Then, featuring country favorites that will appeal to all generations of country music fans!; Sugar Land Town Square; sugarlandtownsquare.com; 713-313-7587 September 22 S.E.C.R.E.T. Sunday Learn about real-life crime stoppers!; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 September 23 Explore Abilities Day 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.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 September 24 - October 26 A Year with Frog and Toad Main Street Theater - MATCH; mainstreettheater.com; 713-524-6706 September 24 FREE After-School Break 4pm; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900 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
hands on and learn! Snacks and drinks will be provided. Parent supervision is required throughout the event.; Rec & Tennis Center, Missouri City; missouricitytx.gov; 281-403-8634 September 28 Flint Hills Resources “Genius Station” Geek Out - Science Shows The Geeks will join forces to put on a one-of-a-kind, mind-blowing science demonstration.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 OutRun Hunger 5K Family Walk/ Run 7:45am; The race starts with an 8:30 a.m. kid’s run, followed by a family 5K race at 9 a.m. A DJ, bounce houses, food trucks and more await at the finish line. $25 for ages 13+, $15 for ages 4-12 and free for 3 and under. All proceeds benefit the East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry. Register online at signmeup.com/outrunhunger5k.; Harvest Green Farmhouse, 3400 Harvest Corner Drive Sensory Friendly Event at HMNS 8am; 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 Creative Connection 2:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
FREE Youth Computer Classes: Beginner MS Word September 30 5pm; Reservations required.; Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; FREE Minecraft Monday 4:30pm; Reservations required.; Cinco 281-238-2140 Ranch Branch Library; September 25 fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library; Ongoing Events fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311 September 26 FREE Youth Computer Classes: Hour of Code 4:30pm; Reservations required.; Missouri City Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2100
FREE Weekly Story Times
FREE Creative Connection 5:30pm; 5th-8th Grades; Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900
Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Mission Bend Branch Library
September 27 2019 Fort Bend County Fair Parade 9am; Almost 200 entries wind their way from the Historic Court House in Richmond and proceed west down Hwy. 90-A to Jennetta Street in Rosenberg.; City of Richmond & Rosenberg; richmondtx.gov FREE Family Fun Night-Animal Edition 6pm; This animal themed evening will feature crafts, activities, and your favorite animal friends. Be ready to get
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TUESDAYS
Mother Goose Time 10:05am & 11:15am; 1-12 months; First Colony Branch Library
Toddler Time 10:15am; 1-3 yrs; Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library Mother Goose Time 10:15am; 1-12 months; Sienna Branch Library Mother Goose Time 10:15am; 1-12 months; Cinco Ranch Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am; Sugar Land Branch Library Toddler Time 10:30am; 1-3 yrs; University Branch Library
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR Ongoing Events Cont’d
Pajama Night Story Time 6pm; Sugar Land Branch Library
Pajama Night Story Time 7pm; Cinco Ranch Branch Library
Pajama Night Story Time 6:30pm; George Memorial Library
WEDNESDAYS
SATURDAYS
Preschool Story Time 10am; 3-6 yrs; George Memorial Library Toddler Time 10:05am; 1-3 yrs; First Colony Branch Library
Family Story Time 10am; George Memorial Library Rise & Shine Family Story Time 10:30am; University Branch Library
Other Weekly Events
TUESDAYS Toddler Time FREE Stories & Play 10:15am; 1-3 yrs; Cinco Ranch Branch 2pm; 1-3 yrs; Cinco Ranch Branch Library Library Toddler Time WEDNESDAYS 10:15am; 3-6 yrs; Sienna Branch FREE Family Night Library 5:30pm; Chick-fil-A Sugar Land; cfasugarland.com; Preschool Story Time 10:15am; 3-6 yrs; Fulshear/Simonton 281-494-3800 Branch Library THURSDAYS FREE General Admission Thursdays Toddler Time 10:15am; Mission Bend Branch Library to Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 10am; The Museum of Fine Arts, Toddler Time Houston; mfah.org; 713-639-7300 10:15am; 1-3 yrs; Albert George FREE Thursdays at the Houston Branch Library Museum of Natural Science Mother Goose Time 2pm-5pm; free admission to 11am; Sugar Land Branch Library permanent exhibits only.; Houston Museum of Natural Science; hmns.org; Preschool Story Time 713-639-4629 11:15am; 3-6 yrs; First Colony Branch FREE Family Thursday at The Health Library Museum Preschool Story Time 2pm-7pm; The Health Museum; 11:30am; Cinco Ranch Branch Library thehealthmuseum.org; 713-521-1515 Pajama Night Story Time FREE Family Night at Children’s 6:30pm; Mission Bend Branch Library Museum of Houston 5pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; Pajama Night Story Time cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 6:30pm; Missouri City Branch Library FREE Chick-fil-A Kid’s Night Pajama Night Story Time 5:30pm; Chick-fil-A Missouri City; 7pm; University Branch Library chick-fil-a.com/missouricity; THURSDAYS 281-261-7100 Toddler Time SUNDAYS 10am; 1-3 yrs; George Memorial FREE Sundays in the Park Library 3pm; Enjoy the outdoors while playing Toddler Time fun games, picnicking with your loved ones and live music.; Discovery Green 10:15am; Sugar Land Branch Library in Downtown Houston; Preschool Story Time discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 10:15am; 3-6 yrs; Albert George Branch Library * Please contact library for details as some require advanced tickets. Toddler Time 10:15am; 1-3 yrs; Sienna Branch Albert George Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 979-793-4270 Library Toddler Time 10:15am; 1-3 yrs; First Colony Branch Library
Cinco Ranch Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-395-1311
10:30am; 3-6 yrs; University Branch Library
George Memorial Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-342-4455
Preschool Story Time 11:15am; 3-6 yrs; Sugar Land Branch Library
Sienna Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2900
First Colony Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2800 Mother Goose Time 10:15am; Mission Bend Branch Library Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-4675 Preschool Story Time
Sugar Land Branch Library; fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-238-2140 Toddler Time 11:30am; 1-3 yrs; Cinco Ranch Branch University Branch Library; Library fortbend.lib.tx.us; 281-633-5100
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