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Active Learning Center activelearningcamps.com 888-652-4377

Drama Kids dramakids.com/tx1 281-829-ACTS (2287) First United Methodist firstmethodistkaty.com 281-391-2121

Adventure Kids Play Care adventurekidsplaycare.com 281-769-2398

Five Star Montessori 281-578-1616 Katy / 281-556-5665 West Houston

American Robotics Academy roboticsacademy.com 281-599-7626

Fort Bend Tae Kwon Do fortbendtkd.com 281-599-3331

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Frozen Ropes frozenropes.com/katy 281-578-9790

Building Brains buildingbrains.biz 713-335-3311

Game Builders 281-257-0078

Camp Allen campallen.org 936-825-7175

Goddard School goddardschool.com 281-392-1912

Central Baptist Church cbchou.org 281-492-2689

Gymboree gymboreeclasses.com 713-953-0444 Holy Covenant UMC holycov.org 281-579-1200

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Katy Family YMCA ymcahouston.org 281-392-5055

School of Rock schoolofrock.com/Katy 281-769-7010 Soccer Tots soccertotshouston.com 713-429-5312

Katy Learning Center katylearningcenter.com 281-391-6401 Katy Tae Kwon Do katytkd.com 281- 829-9300

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Susan Terry Music Katy Visual & musikgarten.org Performing Arts Center 832-282-9333 kvpac.org Texas A&M Sea Camps 281-829-2787 tamug.edu/seacamp/ Katy Youth Soccer 409-740-4525 katyyouthsoccer.com The Creator Kids 281-392-5972 thecreatorskids.com 281-394-3412 Learning RX learningrx.com/cinco-ranch 281-394-5533 Lesa’s Dance lesasdance.com 713-206-6270

The Learning Center at LWL Church livingwordkaty.org 281-392-2273 The Little Gym thelittlegym.com Katy-281-347-1400 Copperfield 281-859-3939 Memorial-281-558-9500

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Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements.

Mar 2 • 4th Annual Cultural Kite Festival • 10:00am-3:00pm • Sugar Land Memorial Park • sugarlandtx.gov • 281-275-2885

Mar 1 - 17 • Annie • Showtimes: Fri, 8pm; Sat, 3pm; and Sun 3pm. • $14-$20 • Berry Center • houstonfac.com

members. Register online or call. $30/members, $35/ non-members • The Little Gym of Houston-Memorial • tlghouston-memorialtx.com • 281-558-9500

Mar 1 - 17 • Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo • Visit website for full concert line-up and schedule. • Reliant Park • rodeohouston.com • 832-667-1000

Mar 1 • Alamo Cinema Rolling Road Show Mar 2 • Family Story Time-Preschoolers, Presents “Singing In The Rain” • 7:30pm Literature & Technology • • Bring blankets or lawn chairs and watch the 10:15am • Families with children movie musical with us under the stars for free! of all ages are invited to attend.

Best Umbrella Contest! Bring your own custom• Free • Cinco Ranch Branch decorated umbrella to be judged-prizes awarded!

Find even more Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • • 281-395-1311 kvpac.org • 281-829-2787 family friendly Mar 4 • Preschool Mar 2, 16, 23 & 30 • Saturday @ Playhouse • 9:30am • events at the Movies • 2:00pm • Free • Katherine Go Green: Start preparing Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net for St. Patrick’s Day with • 281-550-0885 a morning of clover and fun. Plus, join us for singing Mar 2 • 11th Annual FISHtastic Kids’ Fishing Tournament • 8:00am • Fish our 4 and dancing story time, and acre, stocked lake for a winner. Prizes are given play dough. • Chick-fil-A Mason in numerous age divisions. Parents must attend, but Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • are only able to supervise-the children must do all 281-579-9460 the fishing! • 4-14 yrs. • Seabourne Creek Nature Mar 4 • Mondays with Mommy-Kindermusik Park Lake • ci.rosenberg.tx.us • 832-595-3520 Sock Hop • 10:00am • Fun and learning that Mar 2 • Tales of Texas • 9:00am • On will take tots on a monthly educational adventure.

Texas Independence Day, come learn about Texans • 0-7 yrs. • Free • La Centerra at Cinco Ranch who certainly made an impression • George Ranch • lacenterra.com • 281-395-5533 Historical Park • georgeranch.org • 281-343-0218 Mar 5 - 7 • Katy ISD Two-Way Immersion Mar 2 • Free Hands-On Workshop • 9:00am Program Info for Incoming Kindergarteners • • Build a Race Car! • 5-12 yrs. • Free • At your 10:30am-7:00pm • 4 TWI info sessions for families local Home Depot • homedepot.com of students entering kinder in Aug. 2013. Sessions Mar 2 • Touch a Truck • 10:00am-2:00pm are a REQUIRED part of the program application • Admission is one non-perishable food item per process. TWI provides instruction in both English person. Climb all over cool trucks; honk the horns, and Spanish at Fielder and Memorial Parkway great photo ops! • Houston Northwest Church • Elementary schools. • Free • Katy ISD Educational hnw.org • 281-469-3389 Support Complex • katyisd.org • 281-396-6000

Mar 1 - 8 • Seuss-ical Celebration • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Mar 1 - 2 • Tot2Tot’s Spring 2013 Sale • Tot2Tot is a seasonal children’s consignment sale, specializing in high-quality items for babies, kids, teens and maternity! • Church of the Holy Apostles • tot2tot.net Mar 1 & 22 • MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Meeting • 9:30am • Our goal is to encourage and equip every mom of a preschooler. • First Baptist Church of Katy • fbckaty.org Mar 1 & 15 • Flip Flop Clinic • 7:00pm9:00pm • Students & Non-students ages 6-18. Come flip until you flop! Pre-register for discount price of Members $15 and non-members $17, at the door price members $17 non-members $20. • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000 Mar 1 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Stone Soup: Learn how sharing helps everyone while creating a collage. Singing and dancing, story time and play dough to follow. • Free • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Mar 1 • Parents’ Survival Night • 6:00pm • Open to both The Little Gym members and non-

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The Fun-Time Calendar Mar 5 • First Free Tuesday to the Houston Zoo • 2:00pm • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500 Mar 5 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Spring Time: Make tissue paper flowers. Get your picture taken with the Chick-fil-A Cow and enjoy a complimentary face painting. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Mar 6 & 20 • After-School Break • 4:30pm • Crafts, movies, stories and more. • 1st-5th Grades • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Mar 6 • Mommy Mingle • 10:00am • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Mar 6 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Spring Time: Make tissue paper flowers. Get your picture taken with the Chick-fil-A Cow and enjoy a complimentary face painting. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460 Mar 7 & 21 • Tween Cafe • 7:00pm • 6th Grade & up • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Mar 7 • Infant Explorers • 10:30am • All materials furnished. • 0-36 months • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Mar 8 & 22 • Friday Night Lights • 6:00pm-9:00pm • Children enjoy a Friday Night of theater while you enjoy an evening free! PreRegistration REQUIRED - NO last minute Drop Offs permitted. Minimum number of participants required, class cancellations communicated by KVPAC by Friday Noon • 3+ yrs • $24 per Child. Each additional Sibling is $20 • KVPAC • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787

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Mar 8 & 22 • Parents’ Survival Night • 6:00pm • Open to both The Little Gym members and non-members. Register online or call. $26/ members, $31/non-members • The Little Gym of Houston-Copperfield • tlghouston-copperfieldtx.com • 281-859-3939

Mar 9 • Kids Party Too Open House • 10 - 5 • Check out this fun place to have your child’s parties. • www.kidspartytoo.com • 713-492-3339

Mar 8 & 22 • Friday Night Social • 6:00pm9:00pm • For our Special Needs Population & their siblings. $30/person, and includes pizza and other goodies. Must pre-register. • 13+ yrs. • The Creator’s Kids • thecreatorkids.com • 281-394-3412

Mar 11 - 16 • Health & Wellness Week 2013 • Features organ dissections, hands-on activities and special events to encourage healthy eating, exercise and more. • The Health Museum • thehealthmuseum.org • 713-521-1515

Mar 8 & 22 • Open Gym • 7:00pm • Free time for Students & Non-students ages 3 (potty trained) -14! Work on any skills or events they would like to have extra time on! Swinging on the bars, jumping on the trampolines or just hanging out with friends. Pre-register for discounts, $15-$17 or at the door $20! • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000 Mar 8 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Go Green: A morning of clover and fun. Plus, join us for singing and dancing story time, and play dough.

• Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Mar 9 - 17 • Bank of America Destination Celebration • Celebrate Spring Break at the museum’s ultimate family destination! • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Mar 9 - 16 • “Trails Through Time” Spring Break Celebration • 9:00am • Pave your own trail this Spring Break at the George Ranch Historical Park • George Ranch Historical Park • georgeranch.org • 281-343-0218

Mar 9 • Lowes Build and Grow- Monster Jam featuring Monster Mutt • 10:00am • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com

Mar 11 - 15 • Free Family Films • 3:00pm • We will be showing a different mystery film complete with popcorn • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Mar 11 - 13 • S.O.S. Serving Other SoulsCamp • 9:00am • Experience the joy of serving and thinking of others in our community. Days packed with varied projects and interactive tasks done to benefit other souls. Bring your own Brown Bag and Bible. Deadline to register is Mar. 7th. • Kinder-5th Grade • $30/child • The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch • thefellowship.org Mar 11 • Original Children’s Opera “Daniel and the Dreamcatcher” • 2:00pm • Performance

by Houston Grand Opera’s “Opera to Go!” of an original production. • 2nd-6th Grades • Free • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675 Mar 13 & 27 • Kinder Korner • 4:30pm • Stories, movies, crafts and other activities. • Kindergarteners • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

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The Fun-Time Calendar Mar 14 • How to Find the Best Educational Setting for Your Child • 8:45am • Evaluating educational or treatment settings; Evaluating individualized programs; Defining target behaviors • Free • Texana Center • texanacenter.com • 281-239-1435 Mar 14 • Free Play for All • 10:30am • All Ages • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Mar 14 • 4th Annual Shaving Cream Pi(e) Fight • 1:59pm • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Mar 14 • Moms@Second • 7:00pm • Cultivating relationships between moms with children of any age. Each month we enjoy food, friendship, and inspiring speakers. • Second Baptist Church West Campus • second.org/west • 713-365-3081 Mar 15 • Princess Play Date • 9:00am • A day of pampering that will include dress-up, hair & make-up, a tea party, fashion show, story time, games and much more! Don’t forget to pack a lunch! Pre-register $15/students; Non-registered $17/ students; Day of $20/everyone • 3 (potty trained) -5 yrs. • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000 Mar 15 • Friday Night Social • 6:00pm9:00pm • For our Special Needs Population & their siblings. $30/person, and includes pizza and other goodies. Must pre-register. • 5-12 yrs. • The Creator’s Kids • thecreatorkids.com • 281-394-3412 Mar 15 • Parents’ Survival Night • 6:30pm • Open to both The Little Gym members and nonmembers. Register online or call. $28/members,

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$33/non-members • The Little Gym of Katy • tlgkatytx.com • 281-347-1400

Mar 19 - 31 • Jersey Boys-National Tour • Hobby Center • houston.broadway.com

Mar 16 • Rosenberg’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt • 3:00pm • Seabourne Creek Nature Park • ci.rosenberg.tx.us • 832-595-3520

Mar 19 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Scout Night: Chick-fil-A wants to help celebrate Boy and Girl Scouts who attend Family Night in full scout uniform receive a Free Nuggets Kids Meal (4-count). Also, participate in an activity in which scouts can work towards earning a patch or badge relating to habitats. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114

Mar 16 • Pajama Story Time • 7:00pm • Come in your pjs and hear a bedtime story.

Refreshments provided. RSVP is helpful but not required. • All Ages • Free • The Creator’s Kids • thecreatorkids.com • 281-394-3412 Mar 18 • Living Word Play Group • 9:30am • Join moms and kids (5 and under) in the Gathering Place, on the corner of Mason and Westheimer Pkwy across from Walgreens, for a fun morning of circle-time, crafts, coffee, and just time to hang out! Contact Bonnie with questions at bonniebates99@gmail.com. • Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Gathering Place • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300 Mar 18 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Create an adorable fluffy lamb while learning the importance of telling the truth. Singing and dancing, story time, and play dough to follow. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460 Mar 18 • Dinner & a Marriage • 7:00pm • A special date night for married couples.

Come and unplug from the everyday stressors of life. Enjoy a delicious Italian dinner and dessert for an affordable minimum donation of $35.

Space is limited. To reserve a spot, contact us at thehursts@homeencouragement.org. • Hasta La Pasta Italian Grill • homeencouragement.org/dinner-and-a-marriage

Mar 20 • Afternoon Art • 4:30pm • Glue, paper, scissors, markers, fun and more! All necessary materials are provided. • 6-11 yrs. • Free • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Mar 20 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Scout Night: Chick-fil-A wants to help celebrate Boy and Girl Scouts who attend Family Night in full scout uniform receive a Free Nuggets Kids Meal (4-count). Also, participate in an activity in which scouts can work towards earning a patch or badge relating to habitats. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460 Mar 21 - 27 • POP! Bash • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Mar 21 • Preschool Picassos • 10:30am • All materials furnished. • 3-5 yrs. • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Mar 22 - 24 • West Side Story • Showtimes Fri & Sat 8pm and Sun 7:30pm • Houston Symphony • houstonsymphony.org • 713-224-7575 Mar 22 - 24 • 2nd Annual Katy Crawfish Festival • Katy Mills Mall • katycrawfishfestival.com

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The Fun-Time Calendar Mar 22 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Create an adorable fluffy lamb while learning the importance of telling the truth. Singing and dancing, story time, and play dough to follow. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114

plus tax. • The Shops and Cafe at Brookwood • cityofbrookshire.org

Mar 22 • Parent’s Night Out • 6:00pm • Please bring a sack dinner! Reservations are required

by Tuesday prior to PNO. No drop offs will be allowed. Children will need to have a Church (KidZone) Registration form on file. No refunds will be given after the Tuesday before PNO. Please contact Gaylynn Brewer at gaylynnb@bearcreekumc.org • Birth-5 yrs. • 1 child $15, 2 children $25, 3+ children $30 • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330

Mar 23 • Easter Eggstravaganza • 10:00am • Church Wide/Community Easter Egg Hunt, free fun for all! Enjoy the Easter story, egg hunt, games, crafts and activities. • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330

Mar 23 • Breakfast with the Easter Bunny • Contact Parks and Recreation for more information.

• Harvest Plaza • cityofkaty.com • 281-391-4840 Mar 23 • Easter Egg Hunt • Call for more details. • Cinco Ranch Lake House • trinity-katy.org • 281-579-6724 Mar 23 • Morton Ranch Spring Craft Show/Market • 9:00am • Come shop for all your Easter and Mother’s Day gift-giving needs-beautiful home goods, food, jewelry, clothing, toys, services and much more! Contact Diane Parker at mrhs.craftshow@gmail.com for more information. • Free Admission • Morton Ranch Junior High School Mar 23 • Breakfast with the Easter Bunny • 9:00am • Fun Easter Activities, photographs and more with Peter Cottontail and Easter animals for petting. Reservations Required/281-375-2100.

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Mar 23 • ARTS for ALL! Family Festival • 10:00am • Free • La Centerra at Cinco Ranch • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787

Mar 23 • Easter Egg Hunt • 10:00am • Fun filled morning of hunting Easter Eggs, meeting the Easter Bunny, cuddling with cute bunnies, and many fun games for the family, please have each child bring their own basket. • Festival Park • bridgelandlife.com Mar 23 • 1st Annual Plop Drop • 11:00am4:00pm • Bring your family and friends to a fun filled day of activities, music and food! Proceeds raised benefit Volunteer Services Council of the Richmond State Supported Living Center. • Free Admission • George Ranch Historical Park • govsc.org Mar 23 • Aristoi Classical Academy Spring Carnival Fundraiser • 11:00am-3:00pm • Get ready for some old fashioned family fun with our dunk booth, petting zoo, pony rides, carnival games, and much, much more! • Aristoi Classical Academy • aristoiclassical.org Mar 23 • Children’s Day Festival • 12:00pm5:00pm • Activities include free admission to the Fort Bend Museum and Historic Moore home;

performances of “The Story of the Lone Star State”; arts and crafts; decorate cookies; learn about wildlife; and much more! • Fort Bend Museum • fortbendmuseum.org • 281-342-6478 Mar 23 • 4th Annual Bridgeland BBQ Cook Off • 12:00pm • Great time, great food, and great people. • Bridgeland Activity Center • bridgelandlife.com Mar 23 • Parents’ Survival Night • 7:15pm • Open to both The Little Gym members and nonmembers. Register online or call. $30/members, $35/ non-members • The Little Gym of Houston-Memorial • tlghouston-memorialtx.com • 281-558-9500 Mar 24 • The Color Run Houston 5K • 9:00am • This event is a one of a kind experience that is less about speed and more about enjoying a color crazy day with your friends and family. • Downtown Houston • thecolorrun.com Mar 24 • Palm Picnic and Egg Hunt • 12:00pm-2:30pm • Holy Covenant United Methodist Church • holycov.org • 281-579-1200 Mar 25 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Easter Party: Join us for an Easter party where we will use shaving cream and dye to print our own paper eggs. It’s a little messy, but super fun! Plus, enjoy singing and dancing, story time and play dough.

• Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460 Mar 25 • Faithful Moms: Mommy & Me Playdates • 10:00am • Please confirm activities as some may change due to weather or other circumstances. For more information text/ call Lindsay at 281-341-8260 or email Joanna joannahemphill@gmail.com. • Faith United Methodist Church • faithumc.org/ministry.aspx?ministry=faithfulmoms

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The Fun-Time Calendar Mar 25 • The Katy High School Art Department Presents “Empty Bowls” • 5:00pm-7:00pm • A dinner benefitting the KCM Food Pantry. Tickets are $10 early at Katy Budget Books or $15 admission at door includes handmade bowl and meal of taco soup. For more information contact Bruce Kingwell at 281-391-3730. • Holy Covenant United Methodist Church Mar 26 • After-School Break-Dreamcatcher Craft • 4:30pm • Crafts, movies, stories and more. • 1st-5th Grades • Free • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675 Mar 26 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Easter Eggs: Join in the Easter fun by dying Easter eggs and don’t forget to get your picture taken with the Chick-fil-A Cow! • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Mar 27 • Paws in the Park • Bring your dog to the egg hunt. Pet registration and Easter pet photography available. Admission to the event is one can or bag of dog food per dog to be donated to a local shelter. • City of Katy Dog Park • cityofkaty.com • 281-391-4840 Mar 27 • Family Night • 5:00pm • Easter Eggs: Join in the Easter fun by dying Easter eggs and don’t forget to get your picture taken with the Chick-fil-A Cow! • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460 Mar 28 - Apr 3 • 6th Annual NanoDays Bash • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Mar 28 • Build It! • 10:30am • 3+ yrs. • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Mar 28 • Faithful Moms: Mom’s Night Out • 7:00pm • Please confirm activities as some may change due to weather or

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other circumstances. For more information text/ call Lindsay at 281-341-8260 or email Joanna joannahemphill@gmail.com. • Faith United Methodist Church • faithumc.org/ministry.aspx?ministry=faithfulmoms Mar 29 • Preschool Playhouse • 9:30am • Easter Party: Easter party where we will use shaving cream and dye to print our own paper eggs. Plus, enjoy singing and dancing, story time and play dough. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114 Mar 29 • Journey to the Cross • 10:00am1:30pm • An interactive walk through the events of Holy Week for young children and their families.

• Living Word Lutheran Church • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300 Mar 30 • An Old Fashioned Easter • 9:00am • A traditional egg roll in the 1830s, decorate eggs the old-fashioned way with natural dyes at the 1860s Ryon Home and join the 1890s Victorian Egg Hunt at the Davis Mansion. Cost for the meal is $13.50 for adults ages 13 and older; $10 for children ages 5-12 and $4 for children 4 and under. Please call 281-343-0218 to make reservations for the historic meal. • George Ranch Historical Park • georgeranch.org Mar 30 • Color Me Rad Houston 5K • 9:00am • Reliant Park • colormerad.com Mar 30 • The Epiphany Ladies’ Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt • 10:00am • Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church • epiphanycatholic.org • 281-578-0707 Mar 30 • Easter Egg Hunt • 10:00am 12:00pm • 2 - 10 yrs • Central Baptist Church • cbchou.org • 281-492-2689

Mar 30 • Easter Family Picnic • 11:00am1:00pm • Games, blow-ups, face painting, pictures with the Easter Bunny and of course, a HUGE egg hunt! Enjoy a hot dog lunch. Egg Hunt starts at 11:45- find a golden egg and win a prize. • Free • Cinco Ranch Church of Christ • crcoc.org • 281-579-3100 Mar 30 • Disney in Concert • 7:30pm • Be enchanted by the music and stunning visuals of these Disney masterpieces and more. • Jones Hall • houstonsymphony.org • 713-224-7575 Mar 31 • Easter in the Gardens • 1:00pm3:00pm • Annual Easter Egg Hunt...variety of games for prizes, fun and excitement outdoors and more!

• 12 yrs. & under • Free • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673

Ongoing SUNDAY Free Children’s and Youth Music Program • 4:00pm • Grades 7-12. Features positive reinforcement in a fun and caring environment. • Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Annex, 3750 S. Mason Ste 900 • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300

MONDAY Baby Bounce • 10:15am • Free • 3-18 months • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Genealogy Lunchbox • 12:00pm • Bring your lunch for an informal genealogy get-together • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509

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The Fun-Time Calendar Teen Time • 4:00pm • Hey teens, come out to the library for some fun! Every week we have a different and fun Teen Program! • Free • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Free Children’s and Youth Music Program • 6:00pm • 3 yrs-Kinder • Features positive reinforcement in a fun and caring environment. • Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Annex, 3750 S. Mason Ste 900 • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300

TUESDAY Totally Toddler Story Time • 10:15am & 11:15am • Free • 18-36 months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Toddler Time • 10:15am • Activities, stories, and songs for older babies • 12-36 months • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675 Mother Goose Time • 10:15am • Caregiver/ infant multisensory circle-time activities including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays. • 1-12 months • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Toddler Time • 10:30am • 18-36 months • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free • 3-5 yrs. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Infant Story Time • 11:15am • Free • 0-18 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

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Preschool Story Time • 2:00pm • Stories, movies, and craft. • 3-6 yrs. • Free • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Kid’s Korner Story Time • 5:00pm • 5+ yrs.

• Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Free Children’s and Youth Music Program • 6:00pm • Grades 1-6. The program will feature positive reinforcement in a fun and caring environment.

• Living Word Lutheran Church in Katy-Annex, 3750 S. Mason Ste 900 • livingwordkaty.org • 281-392-2300 Pajama Night Story Time • 7:00pm • Gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311

WEDNESDAY Totally Toddler Story Time • 10:15am • Free • 18-36 months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Toddler Time • 10:15am • Activities, stories, and songs for older babies • Free • 12-36 months • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Toddler Story Time • 10:30am & 11:00am • Free • 18-36 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885 Preschool Story Time • 11:15am • Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured • Free • 3-5

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yrs. • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Knitting & Crochet Club • 1:00pm •Learn new techniques, teach someone else, or just hang out with other crafters, All ages welcome • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509 Tweeners • 5:00pm • Free • Grades 6-8 • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

THURSDAY Pat-a-Cake Club Infant Story Time • 10:15am & 11:15am • Each Session will last about 20 minutes. • Free • 0-12 Months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592 Toddler Time • 10:15am & 11:30am • Activities, stories, and songs for older babies. • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311 Preschool Story Time • 10:15am • Stories, movies, and craft. • 3-6 yrs. • Free • Fulshear/ Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675 Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Stories, movies, and craft. • 3-6 yrs. • Free • Katy Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-391-3509 Bear Creek Knitting Club • 4:00pm • Share ideas, learn new knitting techniques or teach someone else a new knitting skill. Bring your needles and yarn. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 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.

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