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JULY 17 - 20 ST. JOHN’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rome FREE 9am-Noon Ages: 4 yrs-5th Grade 281-342-6631 • www.stjohnsumc-richmond.org

Broadway Performing Arts Studio

JULY 17 - 21 FISHERS OF MEN LUTHERAN CHURCH Maker Fun Factory 9am-Noon Ages: 3 yrs (potty-trained)-Completed 5th Grade $10 per child 281-242-7711 • www.fishersofmen.org ST. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH Son Rock Kids Camp 5:30pm-8:30pm Ages: 3 yrs (potty-trained)-5th Grade $20 per child 281-240-6721 • www.stasugarland.com

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

Camp Allen

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENNA EPISCOPAL CHURCH Maker Fun Factory 6pm-8pm Ages: Completed K-5th Grades $10 per child 281-778-2046 • www.siennachurch.org

We offer summers camp in Art, Piano, Guitar, Drums, and Drama!

Camps are for kids age 4-13. With manycampsunderoneroof,summer is a great time to try lots of new fine arts adventures! www.cyfairmusicandarts.com 281-855-8855

JULY 24 - 28

Cypress Academy of Gymnastics www.cypressacademy.com 281-469-4599

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Cave Quest 9am-Noon Ages: Entering K-5th Grades $5 per child 281-242-7729 • www.flcsl.org

Cypress Christian School

www.cypresschristian.org 281-469-8829

Drama Kids

JULY 31 - AUGUST 4

We offer full and half day summer camps for ages 4-12 at locations in Cypress, North Hwy 6,Tomball and Spring. Whether exploring “Far Out Fables”, “Adventureland”, “RenaissancePlayhouse”or“Puppet Pandemoneum”,adramatictimewill be had by all! www.cyfairmusicandarts.com 281-855-8855

ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Maker Fun Factory 9am-Noon Ages: Pre-K-5th Grades $35 per child 713-664-3466 • www.stmarks-houston.org

AUG 7 - 10 CALVARY CHURCH OF THE FOUNTAINS Maker Fun Factory FREE 6pm-8:30pm Ages: 4 yrs-5th Grade 281-634-0200 • www.calvaryhouston.org

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KiddieAcademy’s®CampVentures® program and curriculum mixes educationandfunthroughthemed events, activities and trips. From preschool through elementary school,yourchildwillenjoyplaying developmentallyappropriategames. www.k2academy.com 281-655-7272

Located 1 hour from Houston, CampAllenprovidesafun&unique Katy Learning Center environment for young people to www.katylearningcenter.com cultivate friendships, experience 281-391-6401 personalgrowth,andlearnaboutthe unconditional love of Jesus Christ.

Kids R Kids www.campallen.org www.krkfairfield.com 936-825-7175 281-304-5437

Cy-Fair Music and Arts

JULY 24 - 27

K2 Academy of Kids Sports

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Little Beakers Science Lab for Kids

Equipped with a lab coat, safety goggles and reports to record observations,yourchild’sknowledge andinterestinscienceandmathwill skyrocketattendingcamp.Kidshave a blast through hands-on science activities. ww.littlebeakers.com Cypress: 281-401-9501 The Woodlands: 832-509-2270

Mathnasium

www.mathnasium.com Cy-Fair 281-256-9932 Copperfiled 832-427-5299 Lakewood 281-655-0330

Primrose School of Copperfield

Experience the Primrose Summer AdventureClubwhereimaginations are free to run wild. Get ready forengineeringdesignchallenges, discoveries,outdoorexplorationand more. Fun for ages 5 to 10. www.primrosecopperfield.com 281-858-5600

Rosehill Christian School www.rcseagles.org 281-351-8114

Silverline Montessori

Thesummerprogramuseshands-on STEMthemed-camps.Studentswillgo on field trips related to the weekly themed-camp to reinforce learning.

Even though school is out, your child continueslearningthroughexploration! www.silverlinemontessori.com

281-373-1200

Texas A&M Sea Camp

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

The Little Gym

www.thelittlegymoftexas.com Copperfield: 281-858-4488

Cypress: 281-861-4626

The Sugar & Spice Ranch www.texashorsecamps.com 830-460-8487

Victory Camp

Amazingsummercampexperience that’s close to home! All the activities your kids love in a fun Christiancampenvironment.Dayand overnight sessions available. www.victorycamp.com 281-338-Camp (2267)

YMCA

www.ymcahouston.org D. Bradley McWilliams 281-469-1481 Langham Creek Family 281-859-6143

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July 1 - 4 Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular 7pm; The July 4 weekend welcomes four nights of concerts plus a 15 minute Independence Day fireworks spectacular that you don’t want to miss (weather permitting) staring at 9:30pm on July 4.; City Centre; citycentre.org July 1 - 2 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Playhouse 1960; ph1960.com; 281-587-8243 July 1 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Bug House: 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 Parents Night Out 6pm; Drop your child off for an unforgettable evening at the Zoo! Participants will explore the Zoo after dark with our overnight guides and enjoy evening activities, including a meet and greet with one of our furry, feathered or scaly ambassadors for an up-close animal experience. Dinner and snack are served.; 6 yrs & up; $25 per child; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 July 2 2017 Independence Day Celebration Entertainment will be announced soon!; Free Admission & Parking $4; Traders Village Houston; tradersvillage.com/houston; 281-890-5500 July 3 & 31 FREE LEGO Simple Machines 2pm; LEGO Simple Machines for ages 4-9 Build, learn and explore simple machines with LEGO and LEGO Duplo. Limit 12.

Tickets are issued beginning 30 minutes in advance of program.; Northwest Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-890-2665 July 3 FREE Spider Man Movie Buttons for Teens Pick up a button in celebration of the new Spider Man movie. While supplies last at the first floor reference desk.; Tomball College & Community Library; hcpl.net; 832-559-4200 FREE Star-Spangled Salute Houston Symphony patriotic concert at the Pavilion.; Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion; woodlandscenter.org FREE Tomball Fire Department Visits the Library 1pm; Meet firemen from the Tomball Fire Department, learn about fire safety and visit the fire truck!; Tomball College & Community Library; hcpl.net; 832-559-4200

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FREE Monday Movie 2pm; Cy-Fair College Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-290-3210 July 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 & 25-27 Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse 10am; Ten fun films for kids! $5 for ten movies or $1 per show. All films Rated G or PG.; Cinemark Spring Klein; cinemark.com; 281-288-2894 July 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse 10am; Ten fun films for kids! $5 for ten movies or $1 per show. All films Rated G or PG.; Cinemark Movies Cypress 12 & XD; 281256-7652; Cinemark Tinseltown 290 #218; cinemark.com; 713-329-9402 July 4 Kidpendence Day 10am-6pm; The stars and stripes will be in full effect as we celebrate our country’s 241st birthday at the Children’s Museum.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Freedom Over Texas 4pm; Live performances, family activities and stunning pyrotechnics. $8 per person June 1-July 3 available online; $10 per person day of show, online and at event; Free children 5 and under.; Eleanor Tinsley and Sam Houston Parks; freedomovertexas.org FREE July 4th Celebration & Street Festival 5pm; Live music, food vendors, the giant Kroger Kids Zone and more topped off with a spectacular fireworks show at dark.; Business Highway 249 Just North of FM 2920/Four Corners; ci.tomball.tx.us; 281-222-4775 Red, Hot and Blue Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza 6pm; Vendor booths, great food, children’s activities and entertainment on multiple stages.; Town Green Park, The Woodlands; 4thofjuly.org/events/ red-hot-a-blue Independence Day Parade & Fireworks Display 7:30pm; From fireworks over the beach to a traditional hometown parade, Galveston will offer plenty of excitement for the 4th of July.; Seawall Boulevard from 59th to 22nd Street, Galveston; galveston.com FREE ExxonMobil Summer Symphony Nights: A StarSpangled Salute 8:30pm; Patriotic music and a fireworks display.; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com July 5 & 19 FREE Domino’s Dough Show 2pm; Come enjoy a Domino’s Pizza Dough Demonstration & party! Get hands-on experience,

then taste the rewards of your hard work. Space is limited, so please pick up a ticket in the children’s area the day of the event.; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 July 6 - 30 Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical The Texas Repertory Theatre Co.; texasreptheatre.org July 6 FREE Spring Cypress Dance Center: So You Think You Can Hip Hop? 3pm; Spring Cypress Dance Center presents a fun and interactive hip hop dance program.; Barbara Bush @ Cypress Creek Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-376-4610 FREE Sharpie Art! 3pm; Use colorful Sharpies and rubbing alcohol to create marbled patterns on tiles! All supplies provided. For kids ages 7-12. Registration required.; Tomball College & Community Library; hcpl.net; 832-559-4200 July 7 FREE Children’s Movie Day! 1:30pm; Bring a drink with a lid and we’ll provide the popcorn! Call the library for the movie title.; Tomball College & Community Library; hcpl.net; 832-559-4200 FREE Art Adventures 2pm; Come a make something fun. For ages 5-11. Limit 30 kids.

Tickets are issued beginning 30 minutes in advance of program.; Northwest Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-890-2665 FREE Family Movie 4pm; Northwest Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-890-2665 July 8 & 22 AMC Sensory Friendly Films for Families Affected by Autism 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 Willowbrook 24; amctheatre.com; 281-970-9604 July 8 Harlem Globetrotters Games at 2pm & 4pm; NRG Arena; nrgpark.com FREE Children’s Museum Story Time 11am; The workshop encourages families to use library resources and teaches simple inexpensive activities that parents and children can do together to help children learn. Receive a free pass to the Children’s Museum per family when you attend. Pick up a ticket at the desk. Tickets are issued beginning 30 minutes in advanced. Space is limited.

For ages 3-7.; Northwest Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-890-2665

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Above Grade Level

www.abovegradelevel-nwhouston.com

Language Kids World

281-402-6066

www.languagekids.com 281-565-1388

Champions Montessori

Learning RX

www.Championsmontessori.com 281-257-2700

Children’s Lighthouse www.childrenslighthouse.com 281-500-8060

Childtime Learning Center www.childtime.com 281-897-9010

Chrysalis Christian Preschool www.chrysalischildren.org 281-807-0764

Cypress Christian School www.cypresschristian.org 281-469-8829

Foundations Academy

www.foundationsacademy.com 281-758-3535

Goddard School

www.Goddardschool.com Tomball - 281-516-2111 Cypress - 281-320-1885 Spring - 281-251-4507

www.learningrx.com/springchampions 832-698-2450

Little Beakers Science Lab for Kids www.littlebeakers.com 281-401-9501

Mathnasium

www.mathnasium.com 281-256-9932-Cypress 832-427-5299-Copperfield

Pathways 2 Greatness www.p2g.org 855-34-LEARN

Primrose Schools

www.primrosecopperfield.com 281-858-5600

Rosehill Christian School www.rcseagles.org 281-351-8114

Silverline Montessori

www.silverlinemontessori.com 281-373-1200

K2 Academy

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School

Katy Learning Center

St. John Lutheran

Kiddie Academy

The Village School

www.k2academy.com 281-655-7272 www.katylearningcenter.com 281-391-6401 www.kiddieacademy.com Cypress - 281-304-2100

www.seascs.org 281-463-1444

www.stjohn-lutheran.net 281-373-0503

www.thevillageschool.com 281-496-7900

Kids Developmental Clinc & Kids Developmental Therapy www.kidsdevelopmentalclinic.com www.kidsdevelopmentaltherapy.com 713-668-6690

Kids R Kids

www.krkfairfield.com 281-304-5437

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FREE Wild Things ZOOfari 2pm; Ages 5-11 Exotic live animals to inspire the children to learn about them and in the process. Limit 80 people. Tickets are issued beginning 30 minutes in advance of program.; Northwest Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-890-2665

Online Rate (for PDO or XPDO); $20 At the door (for PDO or XPDO). 3 yrs & up (must be potty-trained).; Cypress Academy of Gymnastics--Huffmeister; cypressacademy.com; 281-469-4599

bring their fire truck.; Barbara Bush @ Cypress Creek Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-376-4610

July 10 & 24 FREE Preschool Story Time 1:15pm; A free ticket is required, available the morning of the program.; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885

FREE Family Time 6:30pm; Cy-Fair College Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-290-3210

Playhouse 1960; ph1960.com; 281-587-8243

July 12 & 26 FREE Kids’ Summer Art FREE Toddler Time 3pm; Learn the basics of drawing and 9:30am, 10:30am & 11:30am; Cywatercolor painting this summer! Each Fair College Branch Library; hcpl.net; stand-alone program focuses on a 281-290-3210 FREE 2nd Saturday at the Depot different topic. Limited to 20 children “Christmas in July” ages 8-12, registration opens one FREE Toddler Time 6pm; From themed arts and crafts, to 10:30am; Tickets will be handed out at week in advance of program.; Tomball games, music and a movie under the the Children’s Reference Desk starting College & Community Library; stars on the giant inflatable screen. hcpl.net; 832-559-4200 30 minutes prior.; Tomball College & This special version features Santa and Community Library; hcpl.net; FREE Rainbow Loom lots of Christmas-themed fun. This 832-559-4200 4pm; Learn to make new creations, month’s movie is “Dr. Seuss’ How the share ideas, meet new friends and FREE Preschool Story Time Grinch Stole Christmas”.; Tomball’s have fun. Rainbow Looms and bands 10:30am; Northwest Branch Library; Historic Downtown Depot; will be provided or you can bring hcpl.net; 281-890-2665 ci.tomball.tx.us; 281-351-5484 your own. Get a ticket at the desk FREE Tween & Teen STEAM Parent’s Night Out 30 minutes before program. Limited 12:30pm; Cy-Fair College Branch 6:30pm; Tumble track, pit play, space. For kids 7+.; Northwest Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-290-3210 trampolines, bounce mountain... and Library; hcpl.net; 281-890-2665 FREE Quilting Bee more! $20 for ages 3-4 yrs and $25 July 12 1pm; Northwest Branch Library; for ages 3 (potty-trained)-13 yrs.; K2 FREE Escape Room! hcpl.net; 281-890-2665 Academy of Kids Sports; 5pm; Solve puzzles and have fun in k2academy.com; 281-655-7272 FREE Preschool Pals this unique experience. Children under 2pm; Tickets will be provided 15 Parent’s Survival Night 10 are welcome to join the fun, but minutes before the story time at the 6:45pm; $28 Members, $33 Nonmay have difficulty solving the puzzles. children’s information desk.; Barbara members; The Little Gym of HoustonA free ticket is required. First come, first Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library; served.; Katherine Tyra Branch Library Copperfield; hcpl.net; 281-376-4610 tlghouston-copperfieldtx.com; @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-859-3939 281-550-0885 FREE Tween Craft 2pm; Cy-Fair College Branch Library; July 13 Parent’s Night Out hcpl.net; 281-290-3210 7pm; It’s 4 hours of gymnastics, FREE Crocodile Encounter games, contests, and endless fun!

3pm; This is a fun, educational, and FREE Game Day Age 3 yrs & up (must be totally interactive wild life education program 4pm; Classic board games, cup potty trained). $16 online rate, about crocodiles.; Barbara Bush @ stackers, card games or Rubrics cube $20 at the door.; Cypress Academy Cypress Creek Branch Library; puzzles and more.; Northwest Branch of Gymnastics--Huffmeister; hcpl.net; 281-376-4610 Library; hcpl.net; 281-890-2665 cypressacademy.com; 281-469-4599 FREE Un-Birthday Party!

FREE Middle School Spot July 10, 17, 24 & 31 3pm; The festivities will include games, 4:30pm; 10-12 yrs; Katherine Tyra FREE Preschool Story Time Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; cake, and merriment. Ages 5-8. Limit 7pm; Tickets will be provided 15 20 children. Registration begins on July 281-550-0885 minutes before the story time at the 5th.; Tomball College & Community July 11 & 25 children’s information desk.; 3-6 yrs; Library; hcpl.net; 832-559-4200 FREE Preschool Story Time Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch 11:30am; Northwest Branch Library; July 14 - 29 Library; hcpl.net; 281-376-4610 hcpl.net; 281-890-2665 Grease

July 10 FREE Captain Book!

3pm; Enjoy story treasures with master storyteller Aileen Kirkham and her 1st mate Kitty!; Tomball College & Community Library; hcpl.net; 832-559-4200

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July 11 FREE Cow Appreciation Day Herding all cows! Join us as we celebrate our annual Cow Appreciation Day. Guests dressed in cow attire will be rewarded with a FREE Chickfil-A entree from open to 7pm. Visit cowappreciationday.com for more details or costume ideas.; Any Chickfil-A Location; cowappreciationday.com

July 14 & 28 FREE Build Your Imagination 3pm; Do you like to build? Come to these hands-on events and put your building skills to the test! This is a come and go event, drop in anytime from 3-5 pm.; Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-376-4610

FREE Lego Robotics 4pm; Teens and tweens can build with July 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 FREE Swatson with the Sugar Land the LEGO WeDo kits, making creations FREE Preschool Story Time that come alive. They’ll learn the basics Skeeters 11am; Tickets will be provided 15 of engineering and play with coding 10:15am; Come hang out with minutes before the story time at the Swatson, the mascot of the Sugar Land programs like Scratch. Ages 11-17; children’s information desk.; 3-6 yrs; Northwest Branch Library; hcpl.net; Skeeters. Free tickets will be available Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch when the library opens.; Katherine Tyra 281-890-2665 Library; hcpl.net; 281-376-4610 Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; July 14 281-550-0885 July 11, 18 & 25 K2 Open Gym Parent’s Day Out 7:30pm; Jump, twist, flip and tumble.

FREE Klein Fire Department Visits 9am; It’s 4 hours of gymnastics, Limit 30 kids.; 6 yrs & up; $15; K2 the Library games, contests, and endless fun!

Academy of Kids Sports; 3pm; Klein Fire Department will PDO 9am-1pm; XPDO 1pm-4pm. $16 present the fire safety program and k2academy.com; 281-655-7272

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July 17 & 31 FREE Preschool Story Time 1:15pm; A free ticket is required, available the morning of the program.; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Monday Movie 2pm; Cy-Fair College Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-290-3210 July 17 & 21 FREE Lego Simple Machines 3pm; Through hands-on STEM based activities, children will explore basic mechanics and the physical science concepts of gears, pulleys, levers, wheels and axles. Registration required; 8-12 yrs only; Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-376-4610 July 17 FREE Astros Mascot Orbit Visits the Library!

1pm; Orbit will be here to meet, entertain, take pictures and have fun!; Tomball College & Community Library; hcpl.net; 832-559-4200 July 18 FREE Snake Man! 10:15am; Come watch the Snake Man and his slithery serpents.

For school age children. Families are welcome. Free tickets are required. Tickets will be available when the library opens.; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 FREE Rainforest Road Show 3pm; Moody Gardens presents their rainforest road show. They will bring bio-facts, artifacts, and other fun facts to share with the children about the rainforests.; Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-376-4610 Special Needs Family Night 5pm; Everyone must wear socks.; Bouncin’ Bears; bouncinbearstexas.com; 281-257-9696 FREE LEGO Create 5pm; Complete a creative theme based challenge or free-build with us using LEGO. Call library to register. Limited to 25 children ages 5-12.; Tomball College & Community Library; hcpl.net July 19 FREE Summer Magic Workshop 4:30pm; Julian Franklin is a

professional magician who was formerly a professional teacher.

He teaches 11-17 year-olds how to do the same magic tricks that he has used for the past sixteen years.; Teens; Barbara Bush @ Cypress Creek Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-376-4610 July 20 FREE Watercolor for Kids!

3pm; Learn the basics of watercolor art and paint a beach themed picture! Required registration begins on Thursday, July 13th by calling 832-5594235. This program is limited to 25 children (ages 3-7).; Tomball College & Community Library; hcpl.net July 21 FREE Rocket Adventure 2pm; Come and learn how to make a rocket, decorate and make improvements to your design then see how far it will launch. Tickets are issued beginning 30 minutes in advance of program.; Northwest Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-890-2665 FREE Family Movie 4pm; Northwest Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-890-2665 Parent’s Survival Night 7pm; $28 Members, $33 Nonmembers; The Little Gym of Houston-Copperfield; tlghoustoncopperfieldtx.com; 281-859-3939 July 22 FREE Tin Can Stilts Craft 11am; Build yourself a fun recycled craft. We will supply all the materials. For ages 4-8.

Limited to 20 kids. Tickets are issued beginning 30 minutes in advance of program; Northwest Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-890-2665 FREE Work Smarter not Harder with Julian Franklin 2pm; This hands-on workshop allows learners to handle wheels, pulleys, levers, wedges, incline planes and screws in a way that makes abstract concepts “concrete” (yes, the pun was intended!). Limit 80 people.

Tickets are issued beginning 30 minutes in advance of program.; Northwest Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-890-2665 Parent’s Night Out 7pm; It’s 4 hours of gymnastics, games, contests, and endless fun! Age 3 yrs & up (must be totally potty trained). $16 online rate, $20 at the door.; Cypress Academy of Gymnastics--House & Hahl; cypressacademy.com; 281-469-4599 July 24 FREE Monday Movie 2pm; Cy-Fair College Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-290-3210

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FREE Magical Balloon Show!

3pm; Fun is guaranteed at this balloon twisting, side splitting, hilarious family friendly show!; Tomball College & Community Library; hcpl.net; 832-559-4200 July 27 FREE Balloon Magic Show 3pm; This wild and wacky balloon magic show has a mix of comedy, mind boggling magic and amazing balloon twisting.

Join us for tons of fun at the balloon magic show.; Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-376-4610 FREE Splash and Play!

3pm; Play fun games and water activities in the library’s garden!

Wear a swimsuit or clothing that can get wet, and bring sunscreen and a towel. For children ages 5-10. Required registration begins Thursday, July 20th at the Children’s Reference Desk.; Tomball College & Community Library; hcpl.net; 832-559-4200 July 28 - August 13 Stageworks Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz The Berry Center; stageworkstheatre.org; 281-587-6100 July 28 FREE High-5 Club 2pm; Presented by University of Houston Be a Teacher Club.

Come listen to a story and do a hands on STEAM activity. For kids 1st-3rd grade. Get a free ticket at the desk 30 minutes before the program. Space is limited.; Northwest Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-890-2665 July 29 Spider-Man Day 10am-6pm; Annual Spider-Man Day fan celebration. Sign up onsite to participate in a Web Sling Showdown! Special appearance

by Spider-Man.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Story Time in Celebration of Get Pop-Cultured with Barnes & Noble Featuring Good Morning, Superman! Be A Star, Wonder Woman! and Bedtime for Batman 11am; Barnes & Noble, The Centre in Copperfield; bn.com; 281-861-6842; Barnes & Noble, Houston Champions; bn.com; 281-631-0681 July 31 FREE Marsha’s Petting Zoo! 3pm; The zoo comes to you!

Meet, take pictures, learn about and have fun with a whole menagerie of farm animals!; Tomball College & Community Library; hcpl.net; 832-559-4200

Ongoing Events FREE Weekly Story Time

MONDAYS

Baby Time 9:30am, 10:30am & 11:30am; Cy-Fair College Branch Library Baby Bookworms 9:30am; Tomball College & Community Library Read and Play 10:30am; Tomball College & Community Library Lapsit 2pm; Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library

WEDNESDAYS

Preschool Story Time 9:30am & 11:30am; Cy-Fair College Branch Library Toddler Time 9:30am & 10:30am; Tomball College & Community Library Toddler Time 10:15am & 11am; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Tomball College & Community Library Preschool Story Time 11am; Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library Baby Giggles 1pm; Northwest Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-890-2665 Baby Wiggles 2pm; Northwest Branch Library

Monday, Wednesday & Friday!

There is no need to register. All children are eligible.; Northwest Branch Library

FREE Family Game Night 6:30pm; Cy-Fair College Branch Library

FREE Lunch Bunch 12pm; We are serving lunch to kids ages 0-18. Parents can bring kids to the library for a balanced meal and enjoy fun activities at the library too each Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday!; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek

K2 Play 11am; Enjoy bouncing the day away on our in ground trampolines, jumping into the foam pit and swinging from our preschool sized bars.

Pre-registration is no longer available. Limit to 60 kids.; Walking-5 yrs; $6 per child; K2 Academy of Kids Sports; k2academy.com; 281-655-7272

FREE Snacktivity 3pm; Children can come to this program to have a healthy afternoon snack and participate in a fun activity each Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday!; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek FREE Crafts, Workshops & Family Game Area 12pm; Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays; Bass Pro Shop- Katy Mills Mall; bassproshop.com; 281-644-2200 Parent’s Day Out 9am; It’s 4 hours of gymnastics, games, contests, and endless fun on Wednesdays & Fridays!

PDO 9am-1pm; XPDO 1pm4pm. $16 Online Rate (for PDO or XPDO); $20 At the door (for PDO or XPDO). 3 yrs & up (must be potty-trained).; Cypress Academy of Gymnastics--House & Hahl; cypressacademy.com; 281-469-4599

WEDNESDAYS

Toddler Time 10:15am; 15-36 months; Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library

Mommy Matinee 11am; Enjoy the latest romantic comedy or action adventure without having to hire a babysitter! Crying babies and rambunctious toddlers welcome.; Santikos Silverado IMAX; santikos.com; 281-290-0077

Toddler Time 10:30am; Northwest Branch Library

Wednesday Activities 2pm; Cy-Fair College Branch Library

THURSDAYS

Infant Story Time 10:15am; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek

School Age Story Time 4:30pm; Barbara Bush @ Cypress Creek Branch Library

SATURDAYS

Story Time 11am; Barnes & Noble, Houston Champions; 281-631-0681; Barnes & Noble, The Centre in Copperfield; bn.com; 281-861-6842 Lily’s Library Tales 2pm; Come to the library for a family friendly story time with Lily, a certified therapy dog.; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek

Other Weekly Events FREE Kids Café 12pm; HCPL has partnered with the Houston Food Bank to provide kids 18 and under with a free nutritious lunch each

FREE Drop-in Art Day 3pm; Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library

THURSDAYS

Parent’s Day Out 9am; It’s 4 hours of gymnastics, games, contests, and endless fun! PDO 9am-1pm; XPDO 1pm-4pm. $16 Online Rate (for PDO or XPDO); $20 At the door (for PDO or XPDO). 3 yrs & up (must be potty-trained).; Cypress Academy of Gymnastics-Huffmeister; cypressacademy. com; 281-469-4599 FREE Summer Family Movies 12pm; Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek FREE Movie Night 5pm; Cy-Fair College Branch Library FREE Family Fun Activities 5:30pm; Cy-Fair College Branch Library

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FRIDAYS

Cool Nights at the Houston Zoo 5pm-8pm; The Zoo is staying open late once again, so you can enjoy the animals in the cooler evening weather. Also, enjoy added music and fun family activities that are sure to entertain kids and adults alike.; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 * Please contact library for details as some require advanced tickets.

Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-376-4610 Cy-Fair College Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-290-3210 Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek; hcpl.net; 281-550-0885 Northwest Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-890-2665 Tomball College & Community Library; hcpl.net; 832-559-4200

Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals Alicia’s Mexican Grill Mondays; Kids 12 and under eat free. Dine in only.; 26326 N.W. Fwy. Azul Italian Kitchen Mondays & Saturdays; Kids pizza free with 2 adult entrees.; 26281 Northwest Freeway, Cypress Bubba T’s Cajun Kitchen Sundays; Kids12 and under eat free with an adult entree purchase.; 638 Rayford Rd, Spring Celaya’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina Wednesdays; Kids 10 and under eat free.; 12015 Perry Rd. Del Pueblo Mexican Restaurant Mondays & Tuesdays; Kids 10 and under eat free from 4 pm to close. Two free kids’ meals per adult entree.; 13235 Jones Road French Quarter Cajun Seafood Mondays-Thursdays; Children 12 and under eat free with adult entree- 4 pm to 9 pm; 7099 Hwy. 6 N., Houston

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