Katy Parent Magazine May 2023

As parents we look to summer as an opportunity to capture memorable family times. But whether our kids’ vacation days are spent lazing by a pool or learning new skills at a camp, the time speeds by. Soon we’re scrambling to finish the many activities we promised ourselves we would do.

To prevent summer fun from escaping, it helps to have a list of what you hope to do before the long break from school is over -what many moms like to call a “summer bucket list.” If you haven’t created yours yet, here are 28 ideas to start with:

Go shing or set out on a frog hunt.

Go to a baseball game. With major league teams playing 162 games per season and minor league teams playing an average of 140 games (not to mention local youth league games), you’ll find plenty of opportunities to cheer on your favorite players.

Have a picnic lunch. Go more than once and try different menus: fried chicken, Italian hero sandwiches, hard sausage with cheese and crackers.

Catch re ies and watch how they icker. National Geographic notes that over 2,000 species of these beetles exist and each has its own unique pattern of blinks.

Roll down a grassy hill until you’re dizzy. Make s’mores over a camp re. According to Girl Scouts of the USA, the first recorded recipe for “Some Mores” (later shortened to s’mores) appeared in a 1927 Girl Scout publication, “Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts.” And if you want to

make a celebration of it, eat your s’mores on August 10th, National S’Mores Day.

Eat cotton candy, snow cones, or elephant ears. (preferably at a carnival).

Skip stones on a pond or lake. The North American Stone Skipping Association cites the Guinness World Record number of skips as 51. See how many you can get.

Take a boat ride. (canoe, sailboat, motorboat, even a ferry).

Teach your kids how to whistle with a piece of grass. Don’t know how? Check out The Double-Daring Book for Girls by Andrea J. Buchanan and Mirriam Peskowitz (William Morrow, 2009) for instructions on that and more fun activities.

Do a cannonball into a swimming pool. (jump with both legs held up to your chest). Then try a can opener (hold one leg straight and the other up at your chest). Have a contest to see who can make the biggest splash.

Bake a homemade apple pie. Or cherry or blueberry or rhubarb - you choose.

Run a lemonade stand.

Go to an outdoor concert. You can see a bigname artist at a large venue or check out a municipal band concert in your area.

Make homemade ice cream. National Ice Cream month is in July, as designated by President Ronald Reagan in 1984. Crank it using an oldfashioned style machine, make a game of it using an ice cream maker ball, or go the easy route with an automatic ice cream maker.

Visit your county fair. Check out the awardwinning livestock and 4-H entries.

Jump Rope. Learn new jump rope jingles and say them while jumping rope. Find rhymes online at www.fungameskidsplay.com/jump-rope-rhymes. htm. Or buy a rhyme book such as Anna Banana by Joanna Cole.

Draw with sidewalk chalk. Play hopscotch while you’re at it.

Go fruit picking. Find a farm open for fruit picking, along with crop calendars showing which fruits are available when at http://www.pickyourown.org/.

Take a day trip. Visit to a town or city you have never visited before.

Fly a kite. Buy one cheap at a dollar store or make your own using dowel rods and plastic trash bags. You can find instructions for a variety of models at www. my-best-kite.com. Or try your hand at a dual-line stunt kite (available at hobby or toy stores).

Have a watermelon seed spitting contest. Sleep out under the stars. See how many constellations you can pick out. Use a smartphone stargazing app such as The Night Sky Lite (free on Android or iOS) or Star map ($5 on iOS) or Skymap (free on Android) to guide your search.

Try a new mode of transportation (dune buggy, pedicab, mountainside cable car, streetcar). Play croquet or bocce ball.

Host a “Viking dinner” in your back yard. Serve salad, spaghetti, jello, and a cream pie - but don’t provide any utensils (you decide whether guests can use their hands). Make sure everyone wears messworthy clothes.

Teach your kids how to play “kick the can.”

Play the license plate game. Each time you’re in the car, watch for out-of-state license plates. Print a map of the United States and color in each one as you find it. Or track your progress on the License Plate Game app (for iOS). See if you can find them all before summer ends.

Add your own gotta-do-this activities to make the most of the summer months with your family. While you’re at it, why not make “create a bucket list for next year” one of your goals, to keep track of new ideas you come across in the midst of this year’s fun.

The end of the school year is fast approaching, and you’d like to thank your child’s classroom teacher with a special gift. But what do teachers really want? I was a teacher for several years before having my own children, and I’ve spoken to countless other teachers. Yes, most will graciously accept another “World’s Greatest Teacher” mug or mini chalkboard knickknack. But unless the teacher is collecting such items to use in a career-long assemblage project, they are best left on the store shelves. The following are some can’t-go-wrong teacher gift ideas.

Personal notes. A handwritten note, along with a card made by your child is by far one of the bestloved teacher gifts. Most teachers light up when talking about the “words of wisdom” they’ve collected from students. These are keepsakes, cherished and saved for years to come.

If you are writing a letter to your child’s teacher, be specific about what she is doing well. Instead of

writing, “You’re a great teacher!” try “I loved how you nurtured Lucy’s excitement for science with lots of hands-on activities. She always looked forward to writing status notes in the class log when it was her turn to take care of the guinea pig.” Consider making a copy of your letter for the principal to put in the teacher’s file. Creative lists. If your child is young or does not enjoy writing,

there are many clever ways to list what he loves about being in his teacher’s class. For instance, cut some construction paper shapes—hearts, leaves, flowers. Attach a word or phrase to each one, describing a favorite classroom experience or teacher trait. Stuff an envelope with several “shape messages,” along with a small (wallet-sized) signed photo of your child.

Gift cards. Although parents often say this feels like an impersonal gift, teachers love gift cards. They can choose what they want to buy and when. It’s a sad fact that most teachers spend more than $500 of their own money annually in purchasing classroom materials. Thus, gift cards to Target, Staples, and Barnes & Noble are universally appreciated.

Unless you know the teacher’s diet and habits well, take care in giving gift cards for food and personal services. Most teachers would welcome a Starbuck’s card, but some might not be as enthused about trying the newest hotspot in raw foods cuisine. And make sure any spa services are flexible. Food gifts. Teachers do enjoy edible gifts. Yet, they frequently

receive so many home-baked muffins and cookies that much is thrown away. Keep in mind that many teachers leave town for vacation as soon as school lets out. And some won’t want to sabotage a diet with an influx of sweets. The best food gifts are non-perishable and healthy. Energy bars, nuts, and dried fruit are at a premium. They can be stored and saved for a quick snack, whether she’s studying the new curriculum or flying across the country.

Class gifts. Although it often takes a bit more planning, there are many benefits to presenting a gift from the whole group. Such a gift can show off the class’s personality, reduce the financial expenditure for individual families, and avoid any pretenses of favoritism. If the group decides to go in on a gift card, the teacher can be presented with much greater buying power. (At only $5 a head, a class of 25 could give a $125 gift card, without violating most district policies.)

When coordinating such efforts, it is important that the gift be presented from all students, whether or not they contributed financially, and all students should have a chance to sign the group card.

SUMMER CAMP Guide

 BENEDICTINE

TUTORS

Full-Day and Half-Day Math & English Prep camps for students entering K-8th grades. Math Morning Camps include additional STEM activities such as Coding, Robotics, and Science Labs. English

Afternoon Camps include prep with Reading Comprehension, Spelling and Creative Writing. All Camps run Mon-Thurs and help students prepare for the coming school year. Benedictine Summer Camps are individualized and designed to build upon previous camp attendance so the longer a camper attends, the more preparation they are able to achieve! Sibling Discounts are available!

Ages 5-13. Half-Days (9am-12pm & 1-4pm) and Full-Days (9am-4pm) available from June 5 - 8, 12 - 15; 19 - 22; 26 - 29; July 3 - 6; 10 - 13; 17 - 20; 24 - 27; July 31 - Aug 3; Aug 7 – 10 www.benedictinetutors.com/katy-summer-camp

832-588-4408

 BUSHI BAN INTERNATIONAL

Our Summer Camp Program is a fitness & selfdefense program for children of all ages and fitness levels teaching multi-disciplinary techniques of martial arts including karate, Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing & ground grappling.

www.BushiBan.com

832-833-0030

 CAMP ALLEN

We provide a fun & unique environment for young people to cultivate friendships, experience personal growth, and learn about the unconditional love of Jesus Christ. (1 hr from Houston)

www.CampAllen.org

936-825-7175

 CENTURY FINE ARTS

Join us for a musical Summer!

281-201-2991

www.centuryfinearts.com

 CHALLENGE ISLAND

Where Engineering Meets Imagination! Challenge Island Camp is a magical place where children are inspired to imagine, create, and experiment in the STEAM world.Engineering battery operated vehicles, Experimenting in our Imagination LAB or Learning to be an Entrepreneur, innovative and fun challenges are awaiting every camper!Ages

5-13yrs Location 1: Church of Holy ApostlesWeek: June 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, July 10-14, 17-21

Location 2: Cinco Ranch Lakehouse June 26-30/

July 24-28

www.challenge-island.com/nwhouston-katy

281-901-1034

 CLUB SCIKIDZ HOUSTON

Club Scikidz Houston is Houston’s premiere summer science day camp. CSPH provides authentic, immersive, and application-based experiences. The experiences have loads of engagement, are fun, and planned with plenty of hands-on science (S), technology (T), engineering (E), art (A)and mathematics (M) opportunities. Variety of summer camps for kids Pk- 7th grade offered. After School Child Care is offered Locations: Katy, Sugarland and Bellaire. www.houston.clubscikidz.com

 EVERBROOK ACADEMY

Spend your summer at Camp Everbrook! Campers enjoy fun and learning all summer long, with a variety of weekly camp themes and interesting visitors. With our theme experiences, you can be an artist, explorer, zoologist, time traveler, or anything you want to be! 832-239-1748

www.everbrookacademy.com/programs/summercamp

 INSPIRATION STAGE

Fun camps, advanced intensives and electric shows! 713-302-5329

www.inspirationstage.com

 KATY YOUTH SOCCER

Spring and Summer Soccer Programs. The emphasis is on fun and learning how to play soccer for ages 5-19.

www.KatyYouthSoccer.com

281-392-5972

 PRIMROSE SCHOOLS

At our Summer Adventure Club, children become engineers, artists, explorers & more as they discover the joys of design thinking, a fun and innovative way to learn. Engineering design challenges, experiments & themed activities await as children unlock new ways of thinking, all while having a blast!

www.PrimroseSchools.com

Cinco Ranch: 281-693-7711

Kelliwood: 281-828-1600

North Mason Creek: 281-492-7400

West Cinco Ranch: 281-347-1212

Woodcreek Reserve: 281-731-0099

 ROBINS DANCE STUDIO

6 week summer program for all ages and several styles of dance – come share the love of dance with us!

Summer Dance Session June 6-July 20

Theater Camp June 12-16/19-22

Choreography Camp July 10-13/17-20

Princess Camp June 5-9 Ages 3-adult

www.RobinsDanceStudio.com

281-499-3921

 STARS GYMNASTICS SPORTS CENTER

Spring Break and Summer Camps!

A fun & safe environment for ages 4-12 learning gymnastics & participating in group games and activities. Gymnastics, Ninja, Open Gym, Games and Crafts. Full & half day available.

www.StarsGymTX.com

713-364-2631

 SUMMER SCIENCE SAFARI CAMP

Where science and summer fun meet! We help students envision their future by taking them places where science actually happens every day! Field trips to places where science really happens, every day! 832-305-8572

www.SummerScienceSafari.com

 THE HONOR ROLL SCHOOL

Providing children opportunities to explore, discover, make new friends and learn new skills. The outstanding counselors set the tone for an unforgettable experience with their talent, creativity and leadership. Campers are encouraged to reach for new heights and to expand their horions and interests. In addition to traditional day camp, academic camps and specialty camps are wonderful ways for students to focus on kindergarten prep, drone aviation, engineering, movie making, sports and much more. Preschool8th grade.

www.TheHonorRollSchool.com

Sugar Land 281-265-7888

Riverstone 832-402-8215

 THE SUGAR & SPICE RANCH

Mother/Daughter or All Girl Camps. Our summer camp sessions run from Saturday through the following Friday every week from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. No Technology Allowed!

www.TexasHorseCamps.com

830-460-8487

 VICTORY CAMP

Amazing summer camp experience that’s close to home! All the activities your kids love in a fun Christian camp environment. Corcl Boats, Go Carts, Gymnasium, Lake Blob, Rope Course, Swimming Pool, Train Rides, Volleyball Court, Water Slides, and Zip Line! Kids Day CampGrades 1st-4th; Overnight Camp- Grades 3rd-5th; Junior High Camp- Grades 6th-8th.

www.victorycamp.com

281-338-Camp (2267)

May

May 1

Mondays with Mommy’s La Centerra at Cinco Ranch

Spend your Monday morning at LaCenterra with your little one at Heritage Square, the green area by Ambriza, for a complimentary playtime session with My Gym Katy. Ideal for children 4 and under. After the class, visit Kendra Scott and get 15% off your purchase. 10-11am

For more information and to register, www.lacenterra.com/events/mondays-withmommy/

May 2

FREE Admission at the Houston Zoo

Free daytime admission to the Houston Zoo is provided once a month, on the first Tuesday of each month, from open until closing. Online reservations are required for all guests and members during this time. Tickets will not be available at the gate. Online reservations are required. 9am-5pm www.houstonzoo.org

May 5

Flip Flop Clinic

Westwood Gymnastics and Dance Flip Flop Clinic is a 2 Hour Tumbling ClinicCome Flip ‘till you Flop Boys and Girls Ages 6 and up

7-9 pm www.westwoodgym.com/events-calendar

Movies At Wessendorff Features Lyle, Lyle Crocodile City of Richmond

The city has organized these outdoor films to provide a Free family event for residents and visitors. Rotary club of Richmond pops free popcorn and the city provides free water. We encourage everyone to bring their own chairs and blankets. Watch City of Richmond TX Facebook page for updates.

8:15-9:45 pm

www.richmondtx.gov/Home/Components/

Family Friendly Events

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Cinco De Mayo

Historic Downtown Rosenberg

Discover Downtown Rosenberg presents a Cinco De Mayo Street Dance on Friday, May 5 from 5-9 p.m. in Historic Downtown Rosenberg! Come out and dance the night away to the sounds of a live Mariachi Band. This event is free and open to the public! Our downtown restaurants and food trucks will be open and on-site for your evening dinner and drinks.

5-9 pm

www.rosenbergtx.gov/214/Special-Events

Playdate

Westwood Gymnastics and Dance

Play Dates - 4 Awesome Hours of FUN! Boys and Girls, Ages 3-5 (potty trained) 9 am- 1 pm

www.westwoodgym.com/events-calendar

May 6

Touch-A-Truck

City of Rosenberg

Touch-A-Truck is a unique, interactive outdoor family festival that allows children to explore and discover their favorite big trucks and vehicles! Touch-A-Truck begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 1 p.m. For children with sensory sensitivities, we will have a quiet hour from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., with no loud noises or flashing lights allowed. We’ll also have a food truck and ice cream truck for your enjoyment! Held at Rosenberg Civic Center.

10am-1pm

www.rosenbergtx.gov/214/Special-Events

Movies Under the Moon Presented by First Colony Church of Christ – Family Camp

Sugar Land Town Square

Join us for a night of cinematic magic under the stars! Grab a bite from any of our various Sugar Land Town Square restaurants and then

head on over to the Plaza, and enjoy a movie under the moon. Thank you First Colony Church of Christ for your generous support of our family programming! Admission is free

7-9 pm

www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/event/movieunder-the-moon-presented-by-first-colony-churchof-christ-3/

Parent’s Night Out- Cinco De Mayo

Stars Gymnastics Katy

Drop your kids off for a fun filled night of gymnastics, games, pizza and snacks while you enjoy a kid free evening! Register online or give us a call! 713-364-2631

Boys and Girls, Ages 3-12 (Potty trained)

5:30-10:30 pm

$40 Pre-Registered

www.starsgymtx.com/katy/pno

May 6-7, 13th & 14th

49th Annual Galveston Historic Home Tour

https://www.galvestonhistory.org/events/ galveston-historic-homes-tour

May 12

Tumble Clinic

Republic Gymnastics and Dance

Don’t miss your chance to get extra tumbling practice in at our Tumbling Clinic offered one Friday a month.

Boys and Girls, Ages 5 and up

7-9 pm

www.republicgymnastics.com/special-events

Open Gym

Westwood Gymnastics

Open Gym Offers Parent’s a Night Out and Kiddos 4 Awesome Hours of FUN! Boys and Girls.

Boys and Girls, Ages 3 and up (potty trained)

7-11 pm

www.westwoodgym.com/events-calendar

May 19

Parent’s Night Out

Republic Gymnastics and Dance

Do you need a night out without the kiddos; are you looking for an exciting and safe environment for the kids to have fun, run, jump & play?

Parent’s Night Out is on select Friday nights . Boys and Girls, Ages 3 and up(potty trained)

6:30-10:30 pm www.republicgymnastics.com/special-events

A Night on the Town City of Katy

Come have fun around downtown katy with yummy food, drinks, and entertainment for the entire family.

5:30-8pm

https://www.cityofkaty.com/Home/ Components/Calendar/Event/17799/161?cur m=5&cury=2023

May 20

Katy Market Day

Historic Downtown Katy 100 Vendors, food trucks, inflatables, and entertainment!

10am-4 pm www.katymarketday.com

Dinosaur Discovery Lakeshore Learning locations

More details coming soon! Free event!

11 am-3 pm

www.lakeshorelearning.com/stores/ events?fbclid=IwAR2G_yec7Gt-GVOxY4di2fWx zslGPN2QAGhkxOfjm2qQ16C54RfKnjbkzls

May 26

Little Gym of Katy

Parent’s Survival Night

Enjoy some much-needed adult time! Boys and Girls, Ages 3-12 $36 Members, $42 Non- Members

6-9 pm

www.thelittlegym.com/KatyTX/events-more-fun/ drop-ins-events#schedule

Open Gym at Westwood Gymnastics

Open Gym Offers Parent’s a Night Out and Kiddos 4 Awesome Hours of FUN! Boys and Girls.

Boys and Girls, Ages 3 and up (potty trained)

7-11 pm

www.westwoodgym.com/events-calendar

May 27

Movies Under the Moon Presented by First Colony Church of Christ -Top Gun Maverick at Sugar Land Town Square

Join us for a night of cinematic magic under the stars! Grab a bite from any of our various Sugar Land Town Square restaurants and then head on over to the Plaza, and enjoy a movie under the moon. Thank you First Colony Church of Christ for your generous support of our family programming! Admission is free

7-9 pm

www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/event/movieunder-the-moon-presented-by-first-colony-churchof-christ-3/

Katy

Sundays

ongoing events

Jazzy Sundays in the Park Jazzy Sundays in the Park include free performances at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park. The concert series, made possible by the Kinder Foundation, celebrates the legacy and evolution of jazz in Houston. Held at Buffalo Bayou Park

www.buffalobayou.org/event/jazzy-sundays-inthe-park-buffalo-bayou-park/2021-11-14/

LaCenterra Farmers Market

2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. 11 am- 3 pm www.lacenterra.com/events

Sunday Night Live City Centre

Sunday nights are live in CITYCENTRE’s plaza! Enjoy live music each Sunday with a line-up of inspirational artists. 3-6 pm www.citycentrehouston.com/event/aug-7-sundaynight-live

Michaels Make Break

2-4 pm www.michaels.com/instoreevents

Tuesdays

Library Story Times

Maud Smith Marks Preschool Storytime 10:15

Katy Branch Library Baby Storytime 10:30 am

Cinco Ranch Branch Pajama Story Nights

1st and 3rd Tuesdays 6 pm www.hcpl.net

Wednesdays

Library Story Times

Maud Smith Marks Infant Storytime, 10;15 am

Katy Branch Library Potato Tots Storytime on 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 10:30 am

Katy Branch Library Preschool Storytime 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 10:30 am

Cinco Ranch Branch, School Age Programs 2-3 pm (Starting June 8)

Wednesdays & Thursdays

Cinco Ranch Branch Family Storytime 10:15 and 11:30 am

Wednesday and Friday

Yoga on the Green

9 am

Yoga classes will be held every Wed and Friday at 9 am. Please check with your doctor before participating in these or any other exercise classes. Don’t forget to bring your mat, a towel, and a bottle of water. www.katy.com/events/event_details.php?event_ id=5578&event_date_id=26714

Thursdays

Laughter Yoga at Central Geen FREE 9-10 am www.katy.com/events

FREE Thursdays at Houston Museums

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston courtesy of Shell Oil Company

5-9pm

www.mfah.org/visit/visiting-mfah-free The Health Museum

2-7pm

www.houmuse.org/visit/the-health-museum

Houston Museum of Natural Science Permanent Exhibits Free on Thursdays

2-5pm

www.houmuse.org/visit/houston-museum-ofnatural-science/ Children’s Museum Houston

5-8pm www.cmhouston.org

Library Story Times

Maude Smith Mark Branch Toddler Storytime

10;15 am

Cinco Ranch Branch Middle School Programs

Every Other Thursday, 3 pm www.hcpl.net

Fridays

Fun and Fitness Gymnastics - Friday Night Fun!

7:30-10:30 pm

Bring the kids in for some Friday night fun!

Ages 5+,Members: $15 Non-members: $20

Team: $10 www.funfitgym.com

FREE Yoga on the Green www.katy.com/events

Fridays & Saturdays

Live Music in the Plaza City Centre

Come enjoy live music in the plaza every weekend*! A new line-up with performance times is posted every week; enjoy a wide range of sounds, from smooth jazz to pop, and classic rock to country.6-9 pm

www.citycentrehouston.com/event/aug-5-livemusic-in-the-plaza

Saturdays

Saturday Farmers’ Market Katy, TX

Free Farmers Market On Grand Parkway

Come meet the hands that feed you. We offer you local sustainably grown produce, locally raised meats, farm fresh eggs, local raw honey, freshly baked bread & baked goods, jams & jellies, spices, snacks, multi-cultural foods, Artisan crafts & gifts, handmade soaps & spa products, Texasraised herbs, flowers, plants and much more! We Grow It, Bake It and Make It! We are your friendly neighborhood Farmers’ Market! Leashed pets welcome. www.fb.me/e/1WaiEPSrh

Katherine Tyra Branch Library at Bear Creek Family Storytime Wagging Tails with a Certified Therapy Dog! Every Saturday at 10:30 am

Kids Workshops at Home Depot 1st Saturday of the month

Keep kids engaged with projects and activities. Pick up your free Kids Workshop Kit on the first Saturday of each month between 9am - 12pm from your local store or order online – while supplies last. 9am-12pm

www.homedepot.com/c/kids?cm_sp=vanity-_Kids-_-JUL20

Fort Bend

Sundays

Sugar Land Town Square Sundays in the Square Yes Yoga

These FREE yoga classes will be led by Erin Cummings, owner of YESyoga, and will be a 60 minute vinyasa based class open to all levels of yogis. Please bring your own mat and water, no mats will be provided.

www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/event/sundayson-the-square-with-yesyoga/all

Jazzy Sundays in the Park

Jazzy Sundays in the Park include free performances at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park. The concert series, made possible by the Kinder Foundation, celebrates the legacy and evolution of jazz in Houston. Held at Buffalo Bayou Park www.buffalobayou.org/event/jazzy-sundays-inthe-park-buffalo-bayou-park/2021-11-14

Michaels Make Break

2-4 pm www.michaels.com/instoreevents

Mondays

Playtime in the Plaza with Jolly Trolley

The tremendous, tumbling, tossing, traveling trolley is coming to Town Square every Monday!

Welcome aboard a trolley to enjoy a magical moment of play for up to two hours. Drop the kids off and enjoy some afternoon me-time while they watch your children.

12-2 pm Ages 18 months to 5 years

Fee $15 for 30 minutes, $20 for 1 hour. www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/event/playtimein-the-plaza-with-the-jolley-trolley/all/

Sugar Land Branch Library Middle School Program

3 pm

Sienna Branch Pajama Night Story Time

6:30 pm

University Branch School Age Programs

2:30 pm

Tuesdays

Mission Bend Middle School Program

1st and 3rd Tuesday at 2 pm

University Middle School Programs

2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2:30 pm

Cinco Ranch Pajama Story Nights

1st and 3rd Tuesdays 6 pm

Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Fulshear Branch Family Storytime

10:30 am

Fulshear Branch School Age Program

2 pm

ongoing events

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Storytimes

Sienna Branch Family Storytime 10:15 am

First Colony Branch Family Storytime 10:15 am

Mission Bend Branch Family Storytime 10:15 am

University Branch Family Storytime 10:30 am

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Sugar Land Branch Library Family

Storytime

10:30 am

Wednesdays

Sugar Land Branch Library Family Programs

5 pm

Mission Bend Branch Pajama Night Storytime Every Other Wednesday

6:30 pm

Albert George Branch School Age Programs

3 pm

Cinco Ranch Branch School Age Programs

2-3 pm

Wednesdays and Thursdays

George Memorial Branch Family

Storytime

10;15 am

Albert George Branch Family Storytime

10;15 am

Cinco Ranch Branch Family Storytime

10:15 & 11:30am

Thursdays

FREE Thursdays at Houston Museums

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston courtesy of Shell Oil Company

5-9pm

www.mfah.org/visit/visiting-mfah-free

The Health Museum

2-7pm

www.houmuse.org/visit/the-health-museum

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Permanent Exhibits Free on Thursdays

2-5pm

www.houmuse.org/visit/houston-museum-ofnatural-science/

Children’s Museum Houston

5-8pm

www.cmhouston.org

George Memorial Pajama Night Storytime

6 pm

First Colony Branch Middle School Program

Every Other Thursdays 3 pm

Mission Bend Branch School Age Programs

3 pm

Albert George Branch Middle School Program

2nd Thursday 2 pm

Cinco Ranch Branch Middle School Programs E

very Other Thursday 3 pm

Fridays

Free fitness in the Plaza

Sugar Land Town Square Boot Camp with Cida

Fitness 9-10:00 am, Mommy & Me with Inspired Fitness 9:30 - 10:30 am, Zumba with Cida

Fitness10 - 11:00 am

HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) workout with F45 Sugar Land! Join F45 Training for a 45-minute HIIT workout that is fast, functional and results driven. The workout will include body weight exercises that are scalable to all fitness level. Discounts on memberships will be offered to all participants – start your weekend on the right note with this FREE lunch-time workout!

Fridays at 11-11:45 am

www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/events

Saturdays

Saturday Farmers’ Market Fulshear, TX

The Fulshear Farmers’ Market offers a vast array of produce and food products that were grown or produced within a 200 mile radius of Fulshear. The lineup includes seasonal vegetables and fruit, fresh seafood, Artisian breads, pastured Red Wattle pork, Dorper lamb, Certified Grassfed Wagyu beef, farm eggs, free range chicken, pies, cookies, pastas, granolas, dried fruit and nuts, Houston Chili Pepper Festival award-winning salsas, soaps, toiletries, Cold-pressed juices, local honey, fresh quail and quail eggs, pecans, local wines, kombucha, BBQ sauces, pickles and canned goods, Indian food, heat and eat meals, locally roasted and blended coffees, plants, and more. You will always find a delicious food truck or two, as well.

www.fulshearfarmersmarket.com

Kids Workshops at Home Depot

1st Saturday of the month

Keep kids engaged with projects and activities. Pick up your free Kids Workshop Kit on the first Saturday of each month between 9am - 12pm from your local store or order online – while supplies last. 9am-12pm

www.homedepot.com/c/kids?cm_sp=vanity-_Kids-_-JUL20

JUNE 5-8

WAYPOINT CHURCH RICHMOND VBS

Jerusalem Marketplace will take us on a journey to Where Jesus Walked to the Cross. Kids will step back in time at Jerusalem Marketplace, exploring traditions, food, and activities. Participation in the marketplace involves singing catchy songs, playing teamwork-building games, digging into Bible-times snacks, visiting the Synagogue School, and collecting Bible Memory Makers to remind them of God’s Word. Plus, everyone learns to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes at Celebration—a time of upbeat worship that gets everyone involved. Ages 4-Completed 5th grade 6-8:30 pm www.mywaypointchurch.com/ highlightevents/waypoint-vbs-2023

KATY’S FIRST VBS

All incoming 1st-6th graders for the 2023-24 school year are welcome to join us for VBS! Each day, from 9 AM-12 PM, we will have an actioned pack time filled with games, music, teaching and of course, snacks!

VBS FAMILY DAY – June 11th – 9AM in the Welcome Center

On Sunday June 11th, you are invited to join us for church all focused on our week of VBS. We will meet at 9AM in the worship center during Sunday Morning Bible Study. We will have an interactive time with kids in our worship service, and then a time of celebration from 11:30 AM-2 PM. We will have water inflatables, food trucks, and more! www.katysfirst.org/k1kids/

JUNE 5-9

RIVERBEND VBS

Level up your summer by coming to Twist & Turns VBS at River Bend! Twists & Turns is a fantastical celebration of games of all kinds.

From classic tabletop games to video games and more, kids will play their way through VBS while learning that Jesus guides them through all the twists and turns of their lives. They’ll find that even when they mess up it’s never “game over.”

9 am- Noon

www.kideventpro.lifeway.com/ myEvent/?id=65554

FOUNDRY CHURCH VBS JONES ROAD VBS

Foundry’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a week-long event for kids who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade to learn more about God. This year’s theme is ”Stellar: Shine Jesus’ Light” and will help kids experience Jesus’s love through various fun-filled Bible adventures, games, discovery activities and music. All kids are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there! Register Today!! www.foundrychurch.org/kids

JUNE 5-11

FAITH METHODIST CHURCH

We think kids can create a ripple effect that will impact the world around them in ways they will never forget.

9:00 AM - NOON

Age 3 - Completing 5TH GRADERS

(Child must be at least 3 years old on 6/12/23 and fully potty trained) www.faithmc.org/calendar

JUNE 12-15

PARKWAY FELLOWSHIP

Ready Set Move- Backyard VBS

Entering Kindergarten-5th

www.parkwayfellowship.com/kids/

SUGAR LAND BAPTIST CHURCH VBS

Grades entering 1st-6th

9 am-noon Free

www.sugarlandbaptist.org/summer-slbc/

SUGARCREEK BAPTIST CHURCH VBS

Sugar Land Campus | 9 am – 12 pm

Missouri City Campus | 9 am – 12 pm

Richmond Rosenberg Campus | 6 pm –8:30 pm

Completed Kindergarten (or age 6 by Sept 1) – 5th Grade FREE

www.sugarcreek.net/event/vbs/

ST. PETERS WEST CAMPUS VBS

3 years -5th grade

www.stpkaty.org/events/

JUNE 12-16

FOUNDRY CHURCH FRY ROAD VBS

Foundry’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a week-long event for kids who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade to learn more about God. This year’s theme is ”Stellar: Shine Jesus’ Light” and will help kids experience Jesus’s love through various fun-filled Bible adventures, games, discovery activities and music. All kids are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there! Register Today!! www.foundrychurch.org/kids

MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH KATY VBS

Ages 3-12 9 am-Noon www.mlckaty.com/vbs

JUNE 19-22

FIRST FULSHEAR METHODIST CHURCH VBS

K-5th Grade

1-4pm

$12 per child

www.firstfulshear.churchcenter.com/ registrations/events/1694163

JUNE 19-23

REDEEMER CHURCH

Mega Sports Camp VBS

Whether your kid loves sports or not, they will have a blast at Mega Sports Camp! Each night, your kids will sing fun songs, play some sports, eat a snack, and learn from the Bible. For Kids entering 1st grade-completed 5th grade

Free Community Event

5:30 -8 pm www.redeemercommunity.life

JUNE 26-29

ST. PETERS WEST CAMPUS VBS

3 years -5th grade www.stpkaty.org/events

JULY 10-14

THE HARVEST METHODIST CHURCH VBS

Join us July 10-14, 2023 for Vacation Bible School when kids will be launched on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a blast shining Jesus’ light into the world.

9 am-Noon

www.theharvestmethodist.churchcenter.com/ registrations/events/1404381

JULY 12-15

GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH VBS

It’s time for us to… Ready, Set, Move! This summer we will learn to move forward in our journey of faith. This journey will take us here, there, and everywhere. We are all on a journey of faith, of following Jesus, and learning to live the way Jesus taught us to live. It’s the biggest adventure the world has ever known!

“...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” Hebrews 12:2a (NIV)

Come on! Ready, Set, Move!

9:30am-noon

www.gpch.org/vbs

JULY 17-20

Christ Church Sugar Land VBS

When Heroes in the field call in, the Professor, Super Meer, and our team of heroes will spring into action and explore the ultimate Hero Handbook -the Bible- to discover how all Heroes can follow the examples set by a cast of supporting Bible Heroes in stories from the Old and New Testaments, who work

together to bring peace, build each other up, and share the great story of God’s love for us where they are and with the whole world.

Ages: Children age 4 by September 1, 2022 and up

5th Grade Missions: current 5th graders (2022-2023 school year)

Youth Volunteers: current 5th grade through 12th grade

www.christchurchsl.org/summer-at-christchurch/

JULY 17-21

Holy Rosary Catholic Church VBS

PK3 - 5th Grade

Snacks, Crafts, Games, and Songs! All to grow closer to Christ!

Two Tracks: 9am - 12pm and 2pm - 5pm

www.hrccr.com/vacation-bible-school