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Above the Bar Gymnastics Broadway Performing An active summer of fun with Arts Studio gymnastics, tumbling, inflatables, field trips to Nessler Park Family Aquatic Center, Jumping World, games and more! www.abovethebargym.com 832-932-1466

Academics preKindergarten League City

Summer Camps for ages 5-12 years old. 6:00 am- 6:30 pm. Includes lunch, themed projects, and local field trips. www.academicsprek.com 281-661-1901

Al Garza’s Premier Martial Arts

www.algarza.com League City - 281-332-5425 Dickinson - 832-285-5177

All-Star Revolution

www.all-starrevolution.com 281-741-3762

Amy Blakes Academy of Dance

Week-long Dance Camps for 3-5 and 6-10 year olds in June and July. A great introduction to dance in a fun and creative environment!

Register in person or online today! ww.amyblakedance.com 281-482-0600

Aqua April

Learn to swim & improve your strokes at Aqua April, where small classes, instant advancement, & world class coaching make swimming fun and successful!

Building strong confident swimmers one stroke at a time! www.aqua-april.com 832-226-2344

Arbor House Courtyard Art Camp

Fun with acrylics, watercolor, ceramics, science projects, & more.

Starting June 5th. Several options, full day & half days. www.arborhousecourtyard.com 832-580-6573

Bay Area Arts Conservatory

Join us for one of our weekly summer dance camps for kids ages 3-12. See our events page for more details. www.baactx.com 281-938-1444

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Join us for our Summer Musical Productions of Godspell Jr. (ages 9-15) and Carrie The Musical (grades 9th–College). Auditions held April 29th and May 6th. www.broadwaypas.org/ 832-621-7983

Bushi Ban League City

If you’re looking for a fun and active summer program that builds character, and gets your child in the best physical, mental and emotional shape of their life, you’ll find it at Bushi Ban. www.bushiban.com 281-912-8146

Camp Allen

Located 1 hour from Houston, we provide a fun & unique environment for young people to cultivate friendships and learn about the unconditional love of Jesus Christ. www.campallen.org 936-825-7175

Ceramic & Pottery Center www.ceramicandpottery.com 281-332-4490

Chara Christian Dance Academy

Experience the JOY of Dance with Chara’s weekly classes and camps for both boys and girls. Themes include Jedi, Superhero, Shopkins, Pony Tales, and Disney Darlings!

Music Lessons also available! www.chardance.com 832-569-4065

Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center of Mag Creek www.childrenslighthouse.com 281-557-7700

Clear Lake Recreation Center

Summer Camps are designed around weekly themes. Most weeks include a major special event. The camp day is divided into activity periods, which include sports skills, playground games, arts & crafts, structured exercise programs, and free swimming in our indoor pool. www.clcca.org 281-488-0360

Clear Lake Presbyterian www.clpc.org 281-488-6731

Clear Lake UMC

www.clearlakemethodist.org 281-488-5110

Code Ninjas

We are creating the problem solvers of tomorrow by teaching coding, math, logic & teamwork. www.codeninjas.com 832-849-5110

Dance Expressions

Dance Expressions top notch camps include Trolls, Moana, Princess, or Beauty and the Beast. Camps include crafts, dance, snacks & lots of fun!

Older kids enjoy Drill Team Prep or Ballet Boot Camp. www.danceexpressions.net 281-996-6000

Feijoo Ballet School

Classical Ballet Summer Intensive (ages 10+) and Ballet themed Children’s Summer Workshops (ages 4 & Up). www.feijooballetschool.com 832.738.1491

Friendswood ISD

Friendswood Community Education Summer Camps are open to the public! We welcome anyone who wants to come and join the fun! http://myfisd.com/community-ed/ 281-482-6000

Joyful Theatre Co.

Community kids theatre serving ages 6-18. Join us for Summer Camps! Cinderella Kids: July 10-14 or Dancing through Disney: July 17-21. Rehearsals will be held at Dance Expressions. See website for more details. www.joyfultheatrecompany.com

Jungle Kids Academy www.junglekidsacademy.com 281-557-0700

Kid City

www.kidcitydaycare.com League City: 281-337-6500 Friendswood 832-569-4674 Kennedy Dance Theatre We have various themed summer camps for children ages 4+ as well as several intensives geared for the experienced dancer in ballet, jazz, contemporary, pointe & more! www.kennedydance.com 281-480-8441

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CO N T IN U ED Kiddie Academy

CampVentures® program and curriculum mixes education and fun through themed events, activities and trips. From preschool through elementary school, your child will enjoy playing developmentally appropriate games. www.kiddieacademy.com/clearlake Clear Lake: 713-714-1476 League City: 281-538-5437

Kids R Kids League City www.kidsrkidsleaguecity.com Southshore: 281-535-8555 Bay Area: 281-332-6611 Centerpointe: 281-338-1177

Kids R Kids Webster www.KRKSpaceCenter.com 281-557-0062

Lutheran South Academy

Summer camps starting in June.

Most camps are Monday - Thursday.

Camps include, PE, volleyball, baseball, soccer, basketball, tennis, football, art, scuba, & sports performance. www.lutheransouth.org 281-617-5597

Popstar Performers

We are a non-competitive, confidence building FUN for age 3 & up! Camps offered: TROLLS, Moana, “SING” the movie, Kidzbop, DESCENDANTS, & MORE! Sing…

Dance…SHINE! www.popstarperformers.com 832-693-5040

Royal Academy of Fine Arts

Summer Intensive (for advanced dancers. Train with top professional for a week in August) • Broadway Studio Workshops (for musical theater kids of all ages) • Regular summer dance classes • Working on week-long camp style offerings for younger kids. www.rafadance.com 281-480-1466

Robotics & Science Academy

Our mission is to inspire and motivate the new generation about STEM and to make them develop 21st century skills such as critical thinking and problem solving through hands-on fun! www.roboscienceacademy.com

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San Jacinto College

We host a variety of fun & enriching summer camps for kids of all ages, including athletics, career exploration, music, STEM, maritime & more. www.sanjac.edu/summer-camps 281-998-6150

South Shore Montessori www.southshoremontessori.com 281-334-7345

St. Thomas The Apostle Episcopal School

Morning, afternoon, or full day week long camps for ages 3 – teen on a wide variety of topics, taught by experienced instructors. Camp Invention is returning this summer!

Grades 1-6. Where the best of STEM meets creative problem solving, www.campinvention.org. www.stesnb.org 281-333-1340

Starport NASA ExchangeJSC

June 5th – August 18th • Sessions: LEGO engineering, drone building, video game design, space science, & sports • Age range 6-17 • NASA’s Gilruth Center www.starport.jsc.nasa.gov 281-483-0304

Summer’s Swim Academy This camp is perfect for children who have some swim experience and want to get a jump start on the swim team season, or get some in-depth stroke refinement. Ages 6-14. www.summers-swim.com 281-332-7946 (SWIM)

Texas A&M Sea Camp

Sea Camp is a week-long residential adventure exploring the wonders of the marine & estuarine environments for campers ages 10-18. Sea Campus Kids is a marine oriented day program for campers ages 4-11. www.tamug.edu/seacamp 409-740-4525

Texas White Tiger TaeKwonDo www.twtkd.com 281-338-9900

The Goddard School www.goddardschool.com 281-338-0508

The Little Gym

www.thelittlegym.com Friendswood: 281-482-4242 Pearland: 713-340-0042

The Purple Box Theater

”Beauty & the Beast”, “Hairspray”, “Sleeping Beauty”, “Descendants”, “Trolls” “stage makeup & combat” & more coming this summer. www.thepurpleboxtheater.com 818-642-4665

The Reading Lab

Three summer options to help your child accelerate learning & reading performance. Our camp accepts 6 students/session - guaranteeing personalized attention. www.thereadinglab.net 281-461-READ

TheTutoring Center

www.tutoringcenter.com League City 281-337-2800 Friendswood 281-488-0101

University Baptist Church www.ubc.org 281-488-8517

Upstage Arts

www.upstagearts.com 832-797-4209

Urban STEM

Summer Camp experience in robotics & engineering design. Small engaging hands-on camps provide a more personalized experience. www.urbanstem.org/camps.html 281-935-7742

Victory Camp

Amazing summer camp experience that’s close to home! Alctivities in a fun Christian camp environment. Day & overnight sessions available. www.victorycamp.com 281-338-Camp (2267)

YMCA

www.ymcahouston.org EA Smith Family 281-486-9622 Perry Family 281-338-9622

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May 1 - 20 Goosebumps The Musical Phantom of the Auditorium Main Street Theater - MATCH; mainstreettheater.com; 713-524-6706

May 1 - 13 Dinosaurs in Motion Dinosaurs in Motion features 14 life-size dinosaur sculptures made of recycled metal. Guests are encouraged to touch and interact with all elements of the recycled metal dinosaur sculptures while they explore the exhibit space.; Moody Gardens Galveston; moodygardens.com; 800-582-4673

May 1 & 8 FREE Toddler Time 11:15am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906

May 1 FREE Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11am; Tickets will be passed out 15 minutes before each activity.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Maker Monday: Straws and Connectors 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Bilingual Chinese Story Time 6pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906

May 2 - 4 FREE Barber of Seville 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com

May 2 FREE Afternoon at Houston Zoo 12pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500

Mingle Wednesdays. Daddies, nannies and caretakers are welcome, too! Plus, enjoy free coffee and snacks on us (while supplies last).; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Baby Time 10:15am; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE STEAM Makers and Bakers--Spring Sugar Cookies 4:30pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142

May 4 FREE Gamers Unite Tabletop Edition 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Pajama Story Time 6pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Pajama Story Time 6:30pm; Tickets will be passed out 15 minutes before each activity.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111

May 5 - 21 Move Over, Mrs. Markham Pasadena Little Theatre; pasadenalittletheatre.org; 713-941-1758

May 5 - 7 FREE Cinco de May Celebration Enjoy Latin music, mariachi bands, arts, crafts and family fun.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880

May 5 - 6 League City Music Festival & Bar-B-Q Cook Off Walter Hall Park, League City; lcmusicfest.com

May 5 & 12

FREE Preschoolers at Play: Build It 10am; Build with Lego, Krinkles and more. Free tickets will be passed out 15 minutes before each activity.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111

Firefly Friday 7:30pm; Join us on a beautiful walk through the woods as we look for fireflies and listen to the fascinating sounds of the night. Don’t forget your walking shoes! Ages 6-adult. Advance reservations required.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551

Mommy Mingle Wednesday 10am-12pm; Bring your little ones to Tot*Spot (our exclusive exhibit for children 35 months and under), and mingle with other mommies during Mommy

FREE Cinco de Mayo at Miller with Tlen-Huicani & Villalobos Brothers 7:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com

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May 5

FREE H-E-B Movie Night at Discovery Green 8:30pm; Sing: Arrive one hour early for fun contests and activities. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336

May 6-7 & 13-14 43rd Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural history through public tours of privately owned homes during its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour.

Large, small, and everything in between, the 2017 tour has something for everyone!; Various homes in Galveston; galvestonhistory.org

May 6 - 7 Japanese Festival of Houston 10am; Music & entertainment, fashion, culture, games, martial arts, anime & cosplay, and more.; Free Admission; Japanese Garden in Hermann Park; houstonjapanfest.org

May 6 Above the Bar Gym Olympic Day and Open House Our Recreational Gymnasts will be showing off their skills, our Team Gymnasts will demonstrate their routines and we will have Open Gym! Visit our website or Facebook for Open House schedule and registration specials.; Above the Bar Gymnastics Academy; abovethebargym.com; 832-932-1466 Houston Dragon Boat Festival 8:30am; Racing Atmosphere, Cultural Performances, Food Vendors, Live Music and more.; Allen’s Landing in Downtown Houston; texasdragonboat.com FREE UTHealth Stomp Out Stroke Festival 9am; Free health screenings, health education interactive nutrition, fitness demonstrations, Q & A with physicians, nurses and pharmacist, and family friendly entertainment, door prizes and giveaways.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336

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May 6

FREE Youth Fishing Derby 9am; Over 600 pounds of adult catfish will be stocked in the Centennial Park Pond for participants to catch. No pre-registration is required.

Participants are encouraged to bring own supplies, since loaner rods will be limited. No fishing license required. Free Whataburger breakfast for participants.; Centennial Park; ci.friendswood.tx.us; 281-996-3220 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Build a Flower Pot: All kids get to keep their craft, receive a certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com FREE Story Time: Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel 11am; Barnes & Noble, Baybrook; bn.com; 281-554-8224; Barnes & Noble, Pasadena; bn.com; 281-991-8011 FREE Indian Culture MiniFestival 11am; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Movie Nite on the Strand: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 7:30pm; Grab your chairs, blankets and pillows, and head downtown Galveston for a familyfriendly movie under the stars.; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 FREE Ginkgoa 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com Artrageous 8pm; Art and music, gone wild.; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894 FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green 8:30pm; Ghostbusters: You are welcome to bring blankets and chairs to view from the hill.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336

May 7 & 21 FREE Sunday in Nature: Turtles 12pm; Join us for a day of Free Admission to the Nature Center.

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4pm and there will be a special program from 1-3pm.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551

Houston Methodist St. John Childbirth Center Tour 4:30pm-5:30pm; Our comprehensive Childbirth Center is a full-service facility providing prenatal, labor, delivery, postpartum and neonatal care.

At Houston Methodist St. John, you can rest assured that our first priority is the health of you and your baby while providing a positive, memorable experience for your family. Our Childbirth Center tour will guide you through the labor and delivery area, nursery, and mother/baby units so that you can become more familiar with the hospital and the services available to you. Online registration is required on our website. Meeting will take place in the Houston Methodist St. John Childbirth Center on the 2nd floor of the hospital.; Free!; Houston Methodist St. John Hospital; events.houstonmethodist.org/ events/childbirth-center-tour-stjohn/event-summary-53b76e4 d2376408ca3f7cf8ef51b516c. aspx?refid=eventslist; 281-523-2000

May 8 FREE Maker Monday: What Can You Make with Foam?

4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Teen Movie Monday!

4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906

May 9 AMC Sensory Friendly Films for Families Affected by Autism Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: The Lost Village; AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Our Sensory Friendly Film program is available on the second and fourth Saturday (family-friendly) and Tuesday evenings (mature audiences) of every month. Please check your local theatre listings for specific showtimes.; AMC Gulf Pointe 30; amctheatres.com; 281-464-8801 FREE Freeman Needlecrafters 10am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906

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May 11 FREE 30th Annual Business & Wellness Expo 11am-6pm; Visit over 80 greater Clear Lake area businesses. Find out about the goods and services that are offered right here in your backyard.; Gloria Dei Lutheran Church; clearlakearea.com 125 Kid’s Rodeo 4pm; Bring the kids out for mutton busting, calf scramble, carnival games, face painting, and more!; Lomax Rodeo Arena, 1508 1/2 Lomax School Rd, La Porte; laporte125.com; 281-470-7275 FREE Family Night at the Galveston Children’s Museum 4:30pm; Galveston Children’s Museum; galvestoncm.org; 409-572-2544 FREE Culinary Creations 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Thursday Concerts presented by UHD 7pm; Joe Ely: Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336

May 12 - 14 24th Annual Clear Lake Greek Festival Event features authentic cuisine, live dancers, an outdoor kafenio, and plenty of family-friendly activities.; Landolt Pavilion, Clear Lake Park; clearlakegreekfestival.com 32nd Annual Texas Crab Festival Featuring more Gulf-Coast Style, Music, Art and Crabs than you can shake a claw at, the Texas Crab Festival is a full weekend of family entertainment featuring great Live Music from a lineup of Gulf Coast favorites, a Crab Gumbo Cookoff, Carnival Rides, Crab Races and Crabby Arts and Crafts and much more.; Crystal Beach, TX; texascrabfestival.org

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May 12 - 14

FREE Madame Butterfly 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com

May 12 FREE Friday Flicks 4:30pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 Parent’s Night Out 6:30pm; Jump time, pizza & drink, fun activities and childcare. Preregister $20 for first child/$18 per sibling; Walk In’s $25 for first child/$23 per sibling; JumpNJungle Webster; jumpnjungle.com; 281-557-0700

May 13 AMC Sensory Friendly Films for Families Affected by Autism Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: The Lost Village; AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Please check your local theatre listings for specific showtimes.; AMC Gulf Pointe 30; amctheatres.com; 281-464-8801 125 5K Family Fun Run 8:30am; The La Porte 125 5K is a chipped run in downtown La Porte. We will have awards for the top finishing runners in Male, Female, and Kid’s categories.

This is a family friendly race and a great opportunity for runners who want to see if they can set a new personal best time!; Five Points Town Plaza; laporte125.com; 281-470-5017 1st Annual Family Autism Celebration and Walk 9am; Join us for a family walk and celebration of families uniquely affected by autism in our community.; Walter Hall Park, League City; facebook.com/ events/259793874444426 FREE 125 Parade 10am; Downtown La Porte; laporte125.com; 281-470-5017

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be there to help you recover when disaster strikes!; The Home Depot Parking Lot off Hwy 646/I45; leaguecity.com Family Day at The Ocean Star 10am-3pm; Each Family Day focuses on a different theme that relates to the offshore industry.

The information is presented at a student’s level using activities or experiments. We encourage parents to bring their children aboard and experience familylearning and quality time at a reduced cost. Children 18 years of age and younger are admitted free with a paying chaperone.; Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum; oceanstaroec.com; 409-766-7827 FREE Story Time: Mother’s Day 11am; Barnes & Noble, Baybrook; bn.com; 281-554-8224; Barnes & Noble, Pasadena; bn.com; 281-991-8011 FREE Bay Day Festival 11am-4pm; Festival highlights include bay-themed arts and crafts, live animal demonstrations and touch tanks, a scavenger hunt, live music, science and marine exhibits and more!; Kemah Boardwalk; galvbay.org; 281-334-9880 FREE 125 Antique Airplane & Car Show | Featuring Battle of the Bands 11am; While the vintage planes, cars, and trucks are the focus, we’re also looking for up-andcoming bands to compete in the Battle of the Bands.; La Porte Municipal Airport; laporte125.com; 281-470-5017 Houston Crawfish, Crab & Grill Festival 2pm; Live music, Crawfish by the pound, Crab, Grilled food and more. $10 Advance tickets or $15 at the gate.; Hobby Event Center, 9906 Gulf Frwy, Houston; hccgfest.com

FREE Strawberry Festival Parade 10am; Spencer Hwy, Pasadena; ci.pasadena.tx.us

Parent’s Night Out 5pm; Clear Lake United Methodist Church; clearlakemethodist.org; 281-488-5110

7th Annual League City Hurricane Blow Out 10am; Learn how to protect your family and home! Meet First Responders and experts that will

FREE Music Nite on the Strand: Heights Funk Collective 6pm; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253

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125 Concert Series | Featuring Clay Walker 6pm; Clay Walker will be headlining the Saturday night concert. Join us at Sylvan Beach Park to celebrate La Porte with a night complete with music, food trucks, beer garden, and fireworks.; $20; Sylvan Beach Park; laporte125.com

May 14 Mother’s Day Buffet Bring mom and the family for a wonderful dining experience with over 25 buffet items to choose from! (Reservations Required); Kemah Aquarium Restaurant; aquariumrestaurants.com; 281-334-9010 Mother’s Day at Kemah Boardwalk Bring Mom & the entire family for lunch or dinner, rides & music.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880

May 15 FREE Toddler Time 11:15am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE iPad Scavenger Hunt 4:15pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Maker Monday: Lego Free Play 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Creatorspace 7pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906

May 17 FREE Baby Time 10:15am; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE STEAM Makers--Decorate your own Light Switch Cover 1pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Anime Club 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906

May 18 - Jun 4 RED College of the Mainland Community Theatre; com.edu/community-theatre

May 18 FREE Gamers Unite Electronic Edition 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906

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May 18

FREE Thursday Concerts presented by UHD 7:30pm; Del Castillo/jalea opens: Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336

May 19 - Jun 4 Pippin $13-$15; Clear Creek Community Theatre; clearcreekcountrytheatre.com; 281-335-5228

May 19 - 21 44th Annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival World’s Largest Strawberry Shortcake, Parades, Juggling, Pig Races, T-Rex Dinosaur, Magic Show, Buzz Berry’s Kid Zone, Carnival, Fresh Strawberries and much, much more. General Admission: $15, Seniors & Children (5-11 yrs) $5, Children 5 yrs & under FREE, 3 days’ armband $30.; Pasadena Fairgrounds; strawberryfest.org; 281-991-9500

May 19 FREE Baby Playtime 10am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 Meet the Bats of Armand Bayou 7:30pm; We begin with an outdoor presentation, then take a short walk along the ponds to watch the sun set, listen to night sounds, and smell the fresh prairie plants. The highlight is locating the three species of bats that come in small numbers to the pond to feed. Space is limited, so register early! Ages 6 and up. $10 adults/$8 children (6-12) & seniors (60+); Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551

May 20 - 21 Blues, Brews & BBQ Hot BBQ & Houston’s best blues music.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880

May 20 Run for Rand 5K Fun Run/Walk & Kids 1K Fun Run 7am; Promoting an active lifestyle to fight poverty and AIDS in South Africa.; 9 yrs & under; $10-$35; University Baptist Church; ubc.org/run4rand; 281-488-8517

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Maritime Day at Sea Star Base Galveston 10am-3pm; An activity of Maritime Week, Maritime Day at Sea Star Base Galveston will offer students the opportunity to explore maritime careers, and meet professional mariners aboard their vessels. Professional Mariners and their vessels include law enforcement, Port of Houston Fire Boat, Coast Guard, Texas Parks and Wildlife, and BaySmart, a floating classroom. Families, students, scouts, and anyone interested in the maritime industry are encouraged to attend the free event. Maritime Day provides the opportunity to step aboard vessels and meet the crews who will tell their stories about why they chose a career in the Maritime Industry, share their experiences, and provide insight into the operations of each vessel.

A hands-on experience. Student maritime art will be on exhibit in the Commodore Room, 5th floor, and site tours of Sea Star Base Galveston are encouraged.

There is no fee to attend Maritime Day at Sea Star Base Galveston.

Parking is complimentary and a free shuttle is available for overflow parking. Food and beverage will be available for sale.; Sea Star Base Galveston; ssbgalveston.org; 409-572-2560 Infant Care Class 10am-4:30pm; The Infant Care Class at Houston Methodist St. John Hospital is open to first-time parents or experienced parents who would like a refresher course. Class topics include infant care, diaper changing, bathing, car seats and car seat safety, immunizations, and choosing a pediatrician. The class fee allows for the Mother and a guest to attend. Online registration is required on our website. Class will take place in Classroom 2A on the 2nd floor of the hospital.; $25; Houston Methodist St. John Hospital; events.houstonmethodist. org/events/infant-care-classst-john/event-summaryeee97c273b1c47eb8354c 73ba03fa75a. aspx?refid=eventscal; 832-667-5850 FREE Story Time: Little Ree 11am; Barnes & Noble, Baybrook; bn.com; 281-554-8224; Barnes & Noble,

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Pasadena; bn.com; 281-991-8011 Infant CPR & First Aid Class 1pm-3pm; The American Heart Association Family & Friends CPR course teaches infant CPR. The American Heart Association First Aid for Children course teaches all of the basics for caring for an injured child. The class fee allows for the Mother and a guest to attend. Online registration is required on our website. Class will take place in Classroom 2A on the 2nd floor of Houston Methodist St. John Hospital.; $25; Houston Methodist St. John Hospital; events.houstonmethodist.org/ events/infant-cpr-first-aid-classst-john/event-summary-92177b9 678da49b38786cf477447641f. aspx?refid=eventscal; 832-667-5850 Sibling Class 4pm-5pm; The Sibling Orientation at Houston Methodist St. John Hospital helps prepare your child for the addition of a new brother or sister to the family. Children may bring a doll or stuffed animal. Online registration is required on our website. Class will take place in Classroom 2A on the 2nd floor of the hospital.; $10 per child; Houston Methodist St. John Hospital; events.houstonmethodist.org/ events/sibling-class-st-john/ event-summary-ad49821eef 13454ca026a9360b973c91. aspx?refid=eventscal; 832-667-5850

May 21 FREE Meet the Little Nutbrown Hare 2pm; The Little Nutbrown Hare (from Guess How Much I Love You) is visiting! Join us for pictures and fun.; Barnes & Noble, Pasadena; bn.com; 281-991-8011

May 22 FREE Toddler Time 11:15am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Maker Monday: Marble Run 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Teen Movie Monday!

4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906

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May 26 - 29

FREE Baby Time 10:15am; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142

Memorial Day Weekend at Kemah Boardwalk Dive into summer, food & fun!; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880

FREE Indian Music Demonstration 4:30pm; We’re honored to host Ms. Prema Bhat as she demonstrates classical Indian Music for Asian Pacific Heritage month!; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142

May 26 - 28 Classic Broadway Jones Hall; houstonsymphony.org; 713-224-7575

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FREE Flicks At 5 Points - Secret Life Of Pets 8:30pm; Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and join us downtown every Friday this summer for an outdoor movie at Five Points on our Giant outdoor blow up screen! Showings will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather.; Five Points Town Plaza; ci.la-porte.tx.us; 281-470-7275

May 25 - 28

May 26

May 27

FREE Dancin’ in the Street...Motown & More Revue Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com

Dive In Movie Night Memorial Opening Day Bash: Features Zootopia with all the movie snack essentials and special guests.; Clear Lake Rec Center; clcca.org; 281-488-0360

FREE Story Time: Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie 11am; Barnes & Noble, Baybrook; bn.com; 281-554-8224; Barnes & Noble, Pasadena; bn.com; 281-991-8011

Red Cat Jazz Festival Expect performances by some of the biggest names in jazz.; Mall of the Mainland, Texas City; redcatjazz.com

FREE Manga Club 4:30pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142

May 25

FREE Together at the Table 11am; A family focused event that shares the fresh experience of organic Parent’s Night Out gardening paired with a chef led 6:30pm; Jump time, pizza & drink, fun cooking demo. You will be fed and take activities and childcare. Preregister $20 away easy to prepare healthy recipes. for first child/$18 per sibling; Walk In’s $25 for first child/$23 per sibling; To register for the event or to ask questions, please contact Ally Hardick JumpNJungle Webster; at lmc@stchrischurch.org or call.; St. jumpnjungle.com; 281-557-0700

FREE Thursday Concerts presented

by UHD 7:30pm; Thunder Soul/Grady Gaines: Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336

Christopher Episcopal Church/Buckner Hall; stchrischurch.org; 281-332-5553

May 28 Splash Into Summer 10am; This event is free for everyone!

Join us for worship, waterslides and BBQ lunch. Don’t forget to bring a swimsuit, towel, lawn chair, sunscreen and a friend!; Clear Lake Presbyterian Church; clpc.org/summer2017; 281-488-6731

May 29 Memorial Day Celebration 10am; Veteran’s Memorial adjacent to Friendswood City Hall; ci.friendswood.tx.us

May 31 FREE Rubik’s Cube! Variations and Tricks to solving 4:30pm; Ever tried the cube!? The Rubik’s cube that is. Join us in solving this classic puzzle and some of its variations. A great way to stretch those brain muscles.; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142

Submit your club/event information to us by the 10th of the month before the event. Email calendar@katyparent.com or fax to 281-480-3677.

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Ongoing Events FREE Weekly Story Times

TUESDAYS

Toddler Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Freeman Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Evelyn Meador Branch Library Toddler Tuesdays 10:30am; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston Preschool Story Time 1:30pm; 3-5 yrs; Freeman Library

WEDNESDAYS

Book Babies 10:15am & 11:15am; Freeman Branch Library Toddler Time 11am; Evelyn Meador Library

SATURDAYS

Family Story Time 11am; Freeman Branch Library

Other Weekly Events

TUESDAYS

Open Gym 10am; Ages 16 months to 12 yrs. $10 for first child, $5 for additional siblings; Above the Bar Gymnastics Academy; abovethebargym.com; 832-932-1466 FREE Chess Club 4pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library FREE Avenida Living Art 7pm; Ice carving, live painting, and more rotating art performances.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston

WEDNESDAYS

EcoKids 9:30am; Outdoor exploration, crafts & stories. Ages 3-6. $10 for members & $12 for nonmembers per class. Reservations required. Call 713-274-2668.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org EcoSchoolers 9:30am; Hands-on environmental education & activities. Ages 7-12. $12 for members & $15 for nonmembers per class. Reservations required. Call 713-274-2668.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org

THURSDAYS

Preschool Open Gym 11am; $6 plus tax for AcroSports students/$10 plus tax for kids not currently enrolled; AcroSports League City; acrosports.com; 281-967-7261

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Family Night 5pm; JumpNJungle Webster; jumpnjungle.com; 281-557-0700 FREE Rock the Dock 7pm; Summer Concert Series; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880

FRIDAYS

EcoKids 9:30am; Outdoor exploration, crafts & stories. Ages 3-6. $10 for members & $12 for nonmembers per class. Reservations required. Call 713-274-2668.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org EcoSchoolers 9:30am; Hands-on environmental education & activities. Ages 7-12. $12 for members & $15 for nonmembers per class. Reservations required. Call 713-274-2668.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org EcoTots 9:30am; Go on guided hikes, make nature crafts and play games. Ages 18 months to 3 years old. $8 for members & $10 for non-members per class (per parent and child combo).

Reservations required. Call 713-274-2668.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org Open Gym 10am; Ages 16 months to 12 yrs. $10 for first child, $5 for additional siblings; Above the Bar Gymnastics Academy; abovethebargym.com; 832-932-1466 FREE Concert in the Park 7pm; Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, refreshments, dinner and/or snacks; Stevenson Park; ci.friendswood.tx.us; 281-996-3220 FREE Circo Avenida 7pm; See the circus along the Avenida. Acrobats, contortion and more.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston

SATURDAYS

Kid’s Club 10am-12pm; 30 minutes’ sessions...register and pay online or in the store; $2/child; Michaels on Bay Area Blvd; michaels.com FREE Craft for Kids 11am-3pm; Lakeshore Learning; lakeshorelearning.com; 281-461-6263 Train Rides 11am-2pm; Ride the train and take a tour of the museum; Galveston Railroad Museum; 2602 Santa Fe Place; galvestonrrmuseum.com; 409-765-5700

* Please contact library for details as some require advanced tickets.

Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906

Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals Abe’s Cajun Market Mondays; One kid’s meal with each adult meal.

Denny’s League City Saturdays; 4pm-10pm - two free kids meals per adult meal Denny’s Webster Tuesdays; 4pm-10pm - two free kid’s meals with one adult purchase Firehouse Subs Sundays; Free kid’s meal with purchase of adult combo, all day Fuddrucker’s Mondays; Kid’s eat for 99 cents from 4pm -close with adult purchase.

Gatti’s Pizza Clear Lake Tuesdays; Kid’s 12 & Under Eat Free With the purchase of one adult buffet and 2 drinks! All day!

IHOP Everyday; 4pm-10pm; one kids meal with one adult purchase; Webster and Clear Lake Shores iT’Z Thursdays; Limit two free child buffets per one paid adult. Valid for children 12 and under.

James Coney Island Mondays; $.99 Kid’s Meal with adult purchase of $5.50 or more. 4pm-close. All kid’s meals include a free frozen treat.

LaBrisa’s League City Tuesdays; All Day - $1 Kid’s Meal with Entree Purchase Luby’s- Nassau Bay & Webster Wednesdays & Saturdays; All Day-Free kid’s meal with purchase of adult entrée Mario’s Flying Pizza & Italian Restaurant Tuesdays; After 3pm- Kid’s eat free with purchase of adult entree.

Steak n Shake Webster Sundays & Saturdays; All Day one free kid’s plate for each $8 spent Outrigger’s Seafood Bar & Grill Mondays; Kid’s under 12 – Kid’s meal free with each adult meal.

4pm-close Pei Wei Mondays; Kid’s meal free with adult meal, dine in or to go4pm-close

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