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Houston Zoo
Sugar Creek Montessori
The Parc
Katy First United Methodist Church
Summer Science Safari
The Sugar & Spice Ranch Camp
www.houstonzoo.org 713-533-6500
www.firstmethodistkaty.com/children.html
Adventure Kids Play Care www.adventurekidsplaycare.com 281-769-2398
American Robotics Academy www.roboticsacademy.com 281-599-7626
Athena Learning Center
www.katytx.athenalearningcenters.com 832-588-2651
Building Brains
www.buildingbrains.biz 888-55-BUILD
Camp Allen
www.campallen.org 936-825-7175
Chess Camp
www.activelearningcamps.com 888-652-4377
Childrens Lighthouse Learning Centers www.childrenslighthouse.com Cinco Ranch- 281-395-4466 Katy- 281-492-2688
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Club Z - In Home Tutoring www.clubztutoring.com 281-674-5296
Crossing Borders Language Center
www.crossingborderslanguages.com 832-437-9864
Drama Kids
www.dramakids.com/tx1 281-829-ACTS (2287)
Five Star Montessori Katy: 281-578-1616 West Houston: 281-556-5665
281-391-2121
Katy Learning Center www.katylearningcenter.com 281-391-6401
Katy Tiger Tots 281-665-4292
Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center www.kvpac.org 281-829-2787
Formula Racing Center
Montessori House for Children
www.formularacingcenter.com 281-581-RACE (7223)
www.montessorihouseforchildren.com 281-391-2121
Fort Bend TKD
Parkway Fellowship
www.fortbendtkd.com 281-599-3331
Fun and Fitness Gymnastics www.funfitgym.com 832-222-2228
www.parkwayfellowship.com 832-222-9282
School of Rock
www.schoolofrock.com/Katy 281-769-7010
www.sugarcreekmontessori.com/Katy 281-693-7267
www.summersciencesafari.com 832-305-8572
Texas A&M Sea Camps www.tamug.edu/seacamp 409-740-4525
The Goddard School
www.goddardschool.com 281-392-1912 or 281-392-1200
The Gym Station www.gymstation.com 281-394-7844
The Health Museum www.thehealthmuseum.org 713-521-1515
The Learning Center at LWL Church
www.theparc.org 281-634-8927
www.texashorsecamps.com 830-460-8487
The Village School www.thevillageschool.com 281-496-7900
Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Katy www.katytkd.com 281-829-9300
Turners and Toolers www.turnersandtoolers.com 281-536-9570
Vivi Mommy & Me www.vivimelody.com 985-807-3325
www.livingwordkaty.org 281-392-2273
Westwood Gymnastics & Dance Academy
The Little Gym
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Some programs programs require requiretickets ticketsand/or and/orreservations, reservations,always always contact event locations to confirm times requirements. Parents: Some contact event locations to confirm times andand requirements. Jul 1-2, 6-9, 13-16, 20-23 & they have available. Visit their site for 27-30 • Alamo Kids Camp • more information faithwest.org and then Screenings benefit our local YMCA. • come visit them at our location!! • FREE • McDonald’s of Spring Green Mason Park • kvpac.org • theglasergroup.net • 254-833-1488 Jul 1 • Princess Play Date • 9:00am • A day of awesomeness filled Jul 1 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm with dress up, tea party, story time, • Fourth of July: Experience animals craft time and much more. Girls ages up close as we partner with Itty Bitty 3 (potty trained) - 5 yrs. Pre-Register Farm City Mobile Petting Zoo featuring online for only $16 or register at the Miniature Farm Animals. (Petting Zoo on door for $20. Don’t forget to pack site 5:30pm-7:30pm) Plus, cool off inside a lunch! • Westwood Gym, 23333 and make your own American Flag out Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com of popsicle sticks. • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-347-2000 • 281-579-9460 Jul 1 • Boys Play Date • 9:00am • Boys Play Dates are themed days Jul 2 - 5 • July 4 Weekend of excitement! Boys ages 3 (potty Celebration • Four nights of free trained) - 5 yrs. Pre-Register online for concerts plus on July 4th fireworks only $16 or register at the door for spectacular that you don’t want to miss. $20. Don’t forget to pack a lunch! • • City Centre • citycentrehouston.com Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy Jul 2 • Infant Explorers • 10:30am • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000 • All materials are furnished. • 0-36 Jul 1 • Summer Social with Faith months • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch West Academy • 11:00am-1:00pm • Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • Our guest will have fun crafts for the kids 281-550-0885 as well as information available about their programs. They offer academic programs, outreach programs, camps, and facility rentals to name a few resources
Jul 2 • McFamily Fun Night • 5:00pm-7:00pm • Butterflies are beautiful creatures. The kids will be exploring them by making butterfly magnets. •
FREE • McDonald’s of Spring Green and much more. Fireworks at 9:30pm. • theglasergroup.net/ • 254-833-1488 • VFW Park • cityofkaty.com Jul 2 • McFamily Night at Spring Jul 4 • Kidpendence Day • Green • 5:00pm-7:00pm • It is almost Heroes are made in America! Superhero time to celebrate our nation’s trainees will celebrate star spangled independence. Therefore superheroes who have contributed we need celebration hats! to making America the land Each child will be able of the free and the home of to decorate their very Find even more the brave. Indoor parade own hat to wear for and elephant toothpaste family friendly the 4th of July. • patriotic geysers burst. events at FREE • McDonald’s • Children’s Museum of of Spring Green • Houston • cmhouston.org theglasergroup.net • • 713-522-1138 254-833-1488 Jul 4 • Sensory Friendly Jul 3 • Stars & Stripes Family Film • 11:00am • Show • 6:00pm • Live Brighter lights, lower sound, shorter music and fireworks. • Free • Cross previews and accepting environment. • Creek Ranch • crosscreekranchtexas.com Santikos Palladium AVX • santikos.com• • 972-415-6002 Santikos Silverado IMAX • santikos.com • 281-290-0077 Jul 4 • Katy Freedom Celebration • Vehicle extrications, visits from US Jul 4 • Freedom Over Texas • Army and Marine representatives, 4:00pm • The backdrop of downtown firehouse tour, water hose playtime Houston sets the stage for the largest and free hotdogs at the Fire Station, and most heavily attended Fourth of lemonade, and family pictures in front July celebration with stunning firework of the Heritage Homes, delicious BBQ displays, airshows, family fun, and plate lunch for sale and both live and more. • Eleanor Tinsley Park, Houston silent auctions, bounce houses, games, • freedomovertexas.org
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The Fun-Time Calendar Jul 4 • 4th of July Celebration • 4:30pm • Kids Patriotic Bike Parade, live musical performance, interactive Kids Zone, food for purchase and an extraordinary fireworks display. • La Centerra at Cinco Ranch • lacenterra.com • 281-395-5533 Jul 4 • Red, Hot and Blue Festival & Fireworks Extravaganza • 6:00pm • Live music, face painting, strolling performers, games, the hot dog and watermelon and eating contests, vendor booths, concessions and much more. • Free • The Woodlands Town Center • visitthewoodlands.com
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Jul 10, 17, 24 & 31 • Family Film Festival • 1:30pm • Bring the whole family out to our family film festival on Fridays. We have assembled a heroic line up of movies this summer. Popcorn will be provided. • Free • Maud Marks Branch Jul 7 • Superhero Training Party • 2:30pm Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 • Come and test your superhero powers at the superhero training party! Tickets Required • Free Jul 10 • Katy Summer Nights • 6:00pm • • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Family friendly movie shown on a giant inflatable screen staring at “dark-thirty”, with some refreshments Jul 7 • School-Age Program--Magical Show served and plenty of opportunity for community of Wonders • 3:00pm • 1st-5th Grades • Free • members to pack a picnic dinner, load up a few Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us picnic chairs and gather for a fun-filled family • 281-633-4675 evening. • Downtown Historic Katy • cityofkaty.com location and receive a completely FREE meal. Visit cowappreciationday.com for more details. • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114
Jul 4 • ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights: A Star-Spangled Salute • 8:30pm • Free Jul 7 • McFamily Night at Seven Meadows • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com • 5:00pm-7:00pm • It is shark week!! We are Jul 6 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • celebrating the discoveries of shark behaviors by Cow Costume Day: Join us for a special Summer making construction paper sharks and learning a Preschool Playhouse as we get ready for Cow few facts about sharks in Texas waters. • FREE • Appreciation Day. Create a cow mask, ears and tail McDonald’s of Seven Meadows • theglasergroup.net to help you dress your way to free chicken. Then • 254-833-1488 on July 14, wear your full costume to any Chick-fil-A Jul 7 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Build a Cow location and receive a completely FREE meal. Visit Costume: Get your herd ready for Cow Appreciation cowappreciationday.com for more details. • Free • Day by building your own cow costume during family Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • night. Bring a white t-shirt and we’ll help you paint 281-579-9460 the spots, create a cow mask and a sign board! Jul 6 • Summer Reading Program--Julian Visit cowappreciationday.com for more details. • Free Franklin • 1:30pm • Seating is extremely limited. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch Hand stamping begins the day of the show. • • 281-395-1114 Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • Jul 8 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Build a Cow 281-492-8592 Costume: Get your herd ready for Cow Appreciation Jul 6 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Build a Cow Day by building your own cow costume during family Costume: Get your herd ready for Cow Appreciation night. Bring a white t-shirt and we’ll help you paint Day by building your own cow costume during family the spots, create a cow mask and a sign board! night. Bring a white t-shirt and we’ll help you paint Visit cowappreciationday.com for more details. • Free the spots, create a cow mask and a sign board! Then • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad on July 14, wear your full costume to any Chick-fil-A • 281-579-9460 location and receive a completely FREE meal. Visit cowappreciationday.com for more details. • Free • Jul 9 - 26 • Ringling Brothers and Barnum Chick-fil-A Katy Green • chick-fil-a.com/katygreen • & Bailey Circus • NRG Stadium • ticketmaster.com • 800-745-3000 281-578-7171 Jul 7 - 11 • Hands-On History Summer-1830s Corn Husk Doll Making • 11:00am • Explore your inner pioneer child with a simple craft that uses the modest corn husk to make a childhood treasure. • George Ranch Historical Park • georgeranch.org • 281-343-0218 Jul 7 - 8 • Free Summer Movie--Rio 2 • 10:00am • Free • Santikos Silverado IMAX • santikos.com • 281-290-0077 • Santikos Palladium AVX • santikos.com
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Jul 10 • Parent’s Survival Night • 6:00pm • Register online or call. $28/members, $33/nonmembers • The Little Gym of Houston-Copperfield • tlghouston-copperfieldtx.com • 281-859-3939 Jul 10 • Live Music - Cooper Wade • 7:00pm • Central Green Park • centralgreenpark.com Jul 11 • Movie Night - Ella Enchanted • Movie starts at dusk. • Central Green Park • centralgreenpark.com Jul 11 • Katy Community Health Awareness and Back to School Fair • 9:00am • Health and other vendors will offer free services to the Katy community and surrounding area along with health awareness information. There will be free foods and drinks. • 19929 Westfield Parkway, Katy • godstempleofpraise.org Jul 11 • Chinese Musical Performance • 1:30pm • Using the violin and clarinet, as well as Chinese instruments such as the pipa, guzheng, and zhong ruan, the musicians will perform a variety of traditional Chinese musical pieces. • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
Jul 11 • Parent’s Survival Night • 7:15pm • Register online or call. $28/members, $33/nonmembers • The Little Gym of Katy • tlgkatytx.com Jul 9 • Responsible Pet Ownership • 10:30am • 281-347-1400 • Learn about responsible pet ownership with the Jul 11 • Movies on the Hill Summer Houston SPCA. • 5-12 yrs • Free • Katherine Series--Rio 2 • 8:30pm • Families are invited Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • to bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks. Popcorn will be provided. • Free • Cross Creek Ranch • 281-550-0885 crosscreekranchtexas.com • 972-415-6002 Jul 9 • McFamily Night at Spring Green • 5:00pm-7:00pm • It is shark week!! We are Jul 13 - 17 • Katy Keepers Academy • celebrating the discoveries of shark behaviors by Campers Kinder thru 5th grade will enjoy a variety making construction paper sharks and learning a of topics covered daily incorporating hands on few facts about sharks in Texas waters. • FREE • activities, crafts, service work and even a field trip. McDonald’s of Spring Green • theglasergroup.net • City of Katy • cityofkaty.com
Jul 7 - 8 • Cinemark Summer Movie • 254-833-1488 Clubhouse • 10:00am • Night of the Museum--$5 for 10 movies or $1 per show throughout the summer. Jul 10 - 11 • The Enchantment of Beauty and the Beast • Fri 7pm & Sat 2pm and 7pm • Cinemark Katy 19 & XD • cinemark.com • KVPAC • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787 Jul 7 • Parent’s Day Out • 9:00am • Students & non-students ages 3 (potty-trained) and up! It is Jul 10 • Summer Social with the Little Gym four hours of fun including a warm up, games, • 11:00am-1:00pm • The Little Gym will have fun relay races, gymnastics, open gym time and more. and exciting activities for the kiddos!! They will be Don’t forget to pack a lunch! Pre-register online for available to answer any questions you might have only $16 or at the door for $20. • Westwood about but not limited to their programs, classes, Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com parties, and schedules. • FREE • McDonald’s of Spring Green • theglasergroup.net • 254-833-1488 • 281-347-2000 Jul 7 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Cow Costume Day: Join us for a special Summer Preschool Playhouse as we get ready for Cow Appreciation Day. Create a cow mask, ears and tail to help you dress your way to free chicken. Then on July 14, wear your full costume to any Chick-fil-A
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Jul 10 • Family Funtime • 1:00pm • Come and have fun with your family! Activities may include jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku, crossword puzzles, word search, and checkers and tic tac toe! • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Jul 13 • Summer Reading Program--Bird Man • 1:30pm • Seating is extremely limited. Hand stamping begins the day of the show. • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Jul 13 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Icedream® Sundaes: Cool off on a hot summer day and make your own Icedream® sundae treat! Plus, use cotton balls to create a fun ice cream craft! Complimentary balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown • Free • Chick-fil-A Katy Green • chick-fil-a.com/katygreen • 281-578-7171 Jul 13 • Service Animal Heroes • 7:00pm • Give Us Paws will be here to show us what dogs do to prepare for a life of service. We’ll even have some special 4 legged visitors to help out. • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
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The Fun-Time Calendar Jul 14 - 15 • Free Summer Movie--Paddington • 10:00am • Free • Santikos Silverado IMAX • santikos.com • 281-290-0077 • Santikos Palladium AVX • santikos.com
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Jul 18 • Katy Market Days • 10:00am-5:00pm • This month featuring No-Label Brewery. Produce, art, antiques and more. • Second St. and Avenue B • limitededitionartandantiques.com • 281-391-1993
new movie. Plus, enter to win giveaways and create your own mini character to take home. • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
Jul 18 • AMC Sensory Friendly Films for Families Affected by Autism • 10:00am • Minions--The auditoriums have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing! • AMC First Jul 14 • Cow Appreciation Day • Holy Colony 24 • amctheatres.com • 281-277-5858• AMC cow! Customers who visit any Chick-fil-A restaurant Willowbrook 24 • amctheatre.com • 281-970-9604 during business hours (6am-10pm) dressed “head to hoof” in cow attire will be rewarded with a FREE Jul 19 • National Ice Cream Day Celebration Chick-fil-A Meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner). Visit • Make your very own irresistible, lip-smacking cowappreciationday.com for costume ideas • At Your ice cream. • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Local Chick-fil-A Location Jul 14 • Summer Social with Connelly Dance Jul 20 • Summer Reading Program--Musical Arts • 11:00am-1:00pm • Are you wondering if Petting Zoo • 1:30pm • Seating is extremely dance is right for your child? Come find out today limited. Hand stamping begins the day of the show. with Connelly Dance Arts!! They have programs for • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • ages 2-18. Ask all the questions or concerns you 281-492-8592
Jul 23 • Little Scientists • 10:30am • Explore fun science experiments! • All Ages • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Jul 14 - 15 • Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse • 10:00am • How to Train a Dragon 2--$5 for 10 movies or $1 per show throughout the summer. • Cinemark Katy 19 & XD • cinemark.com
might have at this event. See you there!! • FREE • Jul 20 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Minion McDonald’s of Seven Meadows • theglasergroup.net Mayhem: Meet and take pictures with your favorite Jul 14 • Ronald McDonald • 2:30pm • Come one-eyed minion as we celebrate the release of his meet Ronald McDonald, who will be telling jokes new movie. Plus, enter to win giveaways and create and performing magic tricks! Tickets Required • Free your own mini character to take home. • Free • • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Chick-fil-A Katy Green • chick-fil-a.com/katygreen • 281-578-7171 Jul 14 • McFamily Night at Seven Meadows Jul 21 - 24 • Children’s Hilltop Festival-• 5:00pm-7:00pm • Stay cool with a friend this Our Feet Can Tell a Story • 11:00am • Free summer. A “paper fan” friend that is. We will show • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com you how to make our cute little paper friends and then you can take them home. • FREE • McDonald’s of Jul 21 - 22 • Free Summer Movie--The Lego Seven Meadows • theglasergroup.net • 254-833-1488 Movie • 10:00am • Free • Santikos Silverado IMAX • santikos.com • 281-290-0077 • Santikos Jul 14 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Icedream® Palladium AVX • santikos.com Sundaes: Cool off on a hot summer day and make your own Icedream® sundae treat! Plus, use cotton Jul 21 - 22 • Cinemark Summer Movie balls to create a fun ice cream craft! Complimentary Clubhouse • 10:00am • Alvin and the Chipmunks--$5 balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey for 10 movies or $1 per show throughout the summer. the Clown • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • • Cinemark Katy 19 & XD • cinemark.com chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Jul 21 • Jean Kuecher’s Marionette Show • Jul 15 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Icedream® Sundaes: Cool off on a hot summer day and make your own Icedream® sundae treat! Plus, use cotton balls to create a fun ice cream craft! Complimentary balloon animals and face painting by Sweet Honey the Clown • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460 Jul 16 • McFamily Night at Spring Green • Stay cool with a friend this summer. A “paper fan” friend that is. We will show you how to make our cute little paper friends and then you can take them home. • FREE • McDonald’s of Spring Green • theglasergroup.net • 254-833-1488 Jul 16 • Preschool Picassos • 10:30am • Art Program. All materials are furnished. • 3-5 yrs • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Jul 17 • Live Music - Driven By Steel • 7:30pm • Central Green Park • centralgreenpark.com Jul 18 • FutureVet “Woof-Shops” • The museum will show you the truths, tricks and “tails” of pet ownership, care and medicine with interactive workshops. • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Jul 18 • Movie Night - Big Hero 6 • Movie starts at dusk. • Central Green Park • centralgreenpark.com
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Jul 23 • McFamily Fun Night at Spring Green • 5:00pm-7:00pm • What discoveries have you made this summer? Come in and let us know. We can have one tonight by making a caterpillar on a leaf and then reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar!! • FREE • McDonald’s of Spring Green • theglasergroup.net • 2548331488 Jul 23 • Live Music - School of Rock • 7:00pm • Central Green Park • centralgreenpark.com Jul 24 - 31 • Disney’s Mulan Jr. • Fri 7pm and Sat 2pm & 7pm • KVPAC • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787 Jul 24 • Parent’s Survival Night • 6:00pm • Register online or call. $28/members, $33/nonmembers • The Little Gym of Katy • tlgkatytx.com • 281-347-1400 Jul 25 • The Goddard School Open House • 10:00am-12:00pm • Carnival, tour our school, meet our teachers, water activities. • The Goddard School Katy (Cinco Village Center) • goddardschool.com • 281-392-1912. • The Goddard School Katy (Ranch Point) • goddardschool.com • 281-392-1200 Jul 25 • Parent’s Survival Night • 7:15pm • Register online or call. $28/members, $33/nonmembers • The Little Gym of Houston-Copperfield • tlghouston-copperfieldtx.com • 281-859-3939 Jul 27 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Watercolor Painting: Join us as we create our own masterpieces and paint with watercolors! • Free • Chick-fil-A Katy Green • chick-fil-a.com/katygreen • 281-578-7171
Jul 28 - 29 • Free Summer Movie--Night 2:30pm • Aladdin and Princess Jasmine are tricked at the Museum • 10:00am • Free • Santikos by Jafar in this story from “The Tale of Arabian Silverado IMAX • santikos.com • 281-290-0077 • Nights.” Tickets Required • Free • Katy Branch Santikos Palladium AVX • santikos.com Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Jul 28 - 29 • Cinemark Summer Movie Jul 21 • Special Needs Family Night • Clubhouse • 10:00am • Dog Days--$5 for 10 5:00pm-8:00pm • For those families and caregivers movies or $1 per show throughout the summer. • of special needs children and adults. Take time out Cinemark Katy 19 & XD • cinemark.com to enjoy some bounce therapy and network with other parents and caregivers. Everyone MUST Wear Jul 28 • Dinosaurs • 2:30pm • Come learn Socks. • Bouncin’ Bears • bouncinbearstexas.com • about dinosaurs and participate in fun dinosaur inspired activities. Tickets Required • Free • Katy 281-257-9696 Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Jul 21 • McFamily Fun Night at Seven Meadows • 5:00pm-7:00pm • What discoveries Jul 28 • McFamily Fun Night at Seven have you made this summer? Come in and let Meadows • 5:00pm-7:00pm • Trees are a functional us know. We can have one tonight by making a part of our life. How you ask? Come in to visit us to caterpillar on a leaf and then reading The Very find out more while you make your own tree art. If Hungry Caterpillar!! • FREE • McDonald’s of Seven YOU can tell us one fact about trees to put on our tree collage you will receive a coupon. Happy fact Meadows • theglasergroup.net • 2548331488 finding!! • FREE • McDonald’s of Seven Meadows Jul 21 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Minion • theglasergroup.net • 254-833-1488 Mayhem: Meet and take pictures with your favorite one-eyed minion as we celebrate the release of his Jul 28 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Watercolor new movie. Plus, enter to win giveaways and create Painting: Join us as we create our own masterpieces your own mini character to take home. • Free • and paint with watercolors! • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 • 281-395-1114 Jul 29 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Watercolor Jul 22 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Minion Painting: Join us as we create our own masterpieces Mayhem: Meet and take pictures with your favorite and paint with watercolors! • Free • Chick-fil-A Mason one-eyed minion as we celebrate the release of his Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
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The Fun-Time Calendar Jul 30 • McFamily Fun Night at Spring Green • 5:00pm-7:00pm • Trees are a functional part of our life. How you ask? Come in to visit us to find out more while you make your own tree art. If YOU can tell us one fact about trees to put on our tree collage you will receive a coupon. Happy fact finding!! • FREE • McDonald’s of Spring Green • theglasergroup.net • 254-833-1488
Ongoing Kids Bowl Free • Registered kids receive 2 free games of bowling daily all summer long! Mon-Thurs 10am-5pm, Fri & Sun 10am-7pm and Sat Noon-7pm. • 15 yrs & under • Times Square Entertainment • kidsbowlfree.com • 281-395-8555 Cool Nights at the Houston Zoo • The Zoo will stay open late until 8:30pm on Fridays until Aug. 21st so you can enjoy the cooler evening weather. Each week features a different theme with fun music, activities, and, of course, the animals! From snow and superheroes to sports and movie nights, there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy. • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500
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feeds the fish! • Free • Bass Pro Shop- Katy Mills 1-12 months • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library Mall • bassproshop.com • 281-644-2200 • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
MONDAY
Toddler Time • 10:15am • Activities, stories and songs for older babies. • 12-36 months • Free • Baby Time • 10:15am • 3-18 months • Free Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 • 281-633-4675 Genealogy Squad • 2:00pm • Join the Genealogy Katy Kid’s Club • 10:30am • Snack and craft Squad! Learn how to do your own genealogy with time for the kids. • Whole Foods Market Katy • fellow researchers. The last Monday of the month will wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/katy • 281-769-5670 include a lesson or special speaker. • Free • Katy Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free ticket Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 is required. First come, first served. • 3-5 yrs • Free Teen Time • 4:00pm • Teens, come to the library • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • and have some fun! Watch a movie, make a craft, hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 game, and take part in Teen Advisory Board! • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek Infant Story Time • 11:15am • Nursery rhymes, songs and fingerplays. • 0-12 months • Free • Maud • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Summer Movie Series • 6:00pm • Families are invited to bring a picnic to eat during the movie. Infant Story Time • 11:15am • Songs, finger Call library for title. • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch plays, rhymes, bubbles and toys. • 0-18 months • Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
TUESDAY
Stories & Play • 2:00pm • Children will be Story Time • 10:15am & 11:15am • treated to a story and then have open play time. rhymes, songs and fingerplays. • 0-12 • 1-3 yrs • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 • 281-492-8592 Summer Fun • 3:00pm • Special program Toddler Time • 10:15am & 11:00am • 18-36 appropriate for school-age children and their families. SUNDAY months • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • Free tickets are required and are available 1 hour Fish Feeding Frenzy! • 1:00pm • Come see 281-391-3509 prior to the start of the program. • Free • Katherine us feed the fish every Sunday and learn a ton of Mother Goose Time • 10:15am • Simple sign Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • information from our knowledgeable gentleman that language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays. • 281-550-0885
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The Fun-Time Calendar Tuesday Tween Craft • 3:00pm • Come and make a special craft that you get to keep! • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Pajama Night Story Time • 7:00pm • Gives families an evening option for some activities presented during the day time. • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
WEDNESDAY Toddler Time • 10:15am • Activities, stories and songs for older babies. • 12-36 months • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Preschool Story Time • 10:15am • Stories, fingerplays and songs. • 3-5 yrs • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Preschool Story Time • 10:15am • Stories, movies, & craft. • 3-6 yrs • Free • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675 Toddler Time • 10:30am & 11:00am • Stories, songs, finger plays, parachute play and occasional crafts. Free ticket required. First come, first serve. • 18-36 months • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Mommy Matinees • 11:00am • Enjoy the latest romantic comedy or action adventure without having to hire a babysitter! Crying babies and rambunctious
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toddlers welcome. • Santikos Palladium AVX • Totally Toddler Story Time • 10:15am & santikos.com. • Santikos Silverado IMAX • santikos.com 11:15am • Songs, games, fingerplays and stories. Tickets are given to the first 30 toddlers the day of Preschool Explorers • 11:15am • There will be the event. • 18-36 months • Free • Maud Marks plenty of stations for science and sensory exploration Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 as we learn about the world. • 2 1/2-5 yrs • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • Katy Kid’s Club • 10:30am • Join us for snack and craft time for the kids. • Free • Whole Foods 281-492-8592 Market Katy • wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/katy • Preschool Story Time • 11:30am • Stories, 281-769-5670 movies, & craft. • 3-6 yrs • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Toddler Time • 11:30am • Activities, stories and songs for older babies. • 12-36 months • Free • Preschool Story Time • 10:15am • Stories, songs, Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • fingerplays and occasional crafts. • 3-6 yrs • Free 281-395-1311 • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Family Movie • 3:00pm • Join us for a PG-rated School-Age Program • 3:00pm • Free hand- family movie! Call the branch for more information. • stamps are required for admission, and are available Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek one hour before the activity. No late arrivals. • Free • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • SATURDAY 281-395-1311 Family Funtime • 10:00am • Come and have Middle School Spot • 5:00pm • First Wednesday fun with your family! Activities may include jigsaw of the month--Wii Gaming. Second Wednesday--Writing Workshop. Third Wednesday--Classic Cartoons. Fourth puzzles, Sudoku, crossword puzzles, word search, Wednesday--Tween Book Club. Fifth Wednesday--Wii and checkers and tic tac toe! • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • Gaming. • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ 281-550-0885 Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Craft Connection • 12:30pm • Come and make THURSDAY a unique craft! Recommended for families. Supplies Preschool Story Time • 10:15am • Stories, songs, are limited. First come, first serve. • Free • Katherine fingerplays and occasional crafts. • 3-6 yrs • Free Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 281-550-0885
Submit your club/event to us by the 10th of theyour month before the information. event. Email calendar@katyparent.com or fax to 281-480-3677. Log on information to www.katyparent.com to submit event or club Print Deadline 10th of month prior.
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