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The Fun-Time Calendar August 2012
Aug 1 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • The Muppet’s are our favorite puppets! Celebrate Jim Henson and the Muppet’s by making your very own puppet with fun colors and stickers. You will also have a chance to win a Jim Henson Book! Plus, free face painting and balloon animals by Katy Mae the Clown. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
Aug 2 - 8 • MindFest • Put your mind to the Fest! Challenge your mind as we celebrate how art, science and technology can combine to spark the most ingenious ideas! MindFest is a national festival created by the masterminds at MIT Media Laboratory to celebrate creativity and explore ways in which new technologies transform how we think and learn. Invent colors, design flying machines, engineer marble roller coaster and more! • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138
Aug 2 & 9 • Teen iPad Arcade Game Zone • 2:15pm • Play iPad games on a big screen and
compete against your friends. Also, choose from a rotating selection of Wii games. • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509
Aug 2 • Infant Explorers • 10:30am • Get ready to get dirty! Come and learn about the artistic process. This craft is for infants and their guardians! Don’t miss out on the fun. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Aug 3 - 25 • Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs • Performances are Aug 3, 10, 17 & 24 at 7:00pm, Aug 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 3:30pm and Aug 15 & 22 at 2:00pm. • $10 children 2 and under are free • Fogles Future Stars • foglesfuturestars.com • 832-651-8857
Aug 3 - 4 • Treasure Island • Enjoy KVPAC’s Summer Broadway Series Productions performed by Student Actors. Performances Fri 7-8:30pm, Sat 2-3:30pm & 7-8:30pm. • $6 • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787
Aug 3, 10, 14 & 17 • Parents Day Out • 9:00am • For students and non-students. Includes warm up, games, relay races, gymnastics, open gym time and more. Don’t forget to pack a lunch. Register before the day of Students $15; Non-registered Students $17. Register the day of-everyone $20. Ages 3 (potty trained)-14 yrs. • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000
Aug 3 • Family Film Festival • 1:00pm • Bring the whole family out and take a trip on the Mystery Machine complete with popcorn. • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
Aug 3 • Friday Night Lights-Treasure Island • 6:00pm-9:00pm • Supervised theatre games precede a live theatre performance at 7pm. Theatre ticket and a chance to meet the cast included! Pre-Registration REQUIRED - NO last
minute Drop Offs permitted. $24 per Child. Each additional Sibling is $20. • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787
Aug 4 • Book Sale • 10:00am-4:00pm • There is a large
selection of hardback fiction and nonfiction, as well
as children’s books and paperbacks. No items are over $1! • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
Aug 6 • Teen Summer - Monster
Ball • 2:30pm • The end of the summer blow-out bash with
creepy costumes, creepy food, and creepy fun. • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509
Aug 7 & 14• Lunch Bunch Bible Study • 12:00pm-2:00pm • You are invited to B.Y.O.Bible and to read a great Steven Kellogg story and learn life lessons from God’s word. So, bring your lunch and join us! • The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch, Westheimer Pkwy & Peek Rd • thefellowship.org • 281-395-3950
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Aug 7 • Kids Summer Program - Magician Steve Burton • 2:30pm • Steve Burton thrills with his amazing magic tricks. Tickets available starting at 10am one day before the event. • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509
Aug 7 • Special Program: Ronald McDonald • 3:00pm & 4:00pm • Tickets will be released an hour before program starts. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Aug 7 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Painting fun! Get creative and paint your name with foam letters. Plus, free face painting and balloon animals. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114
Aug 8 • Summer Daze with Pizazz Movie Day • 9:00am • Children will tour various places of business in the mall. Lunch at Rain Forest Cafe and then head to AMC Theater to enjoy a summer flick! • $25 • The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch, Westheimer Pkwy & Peek Rd • thefellowship.org • 281-395-3950
Aug 8 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Painting fun! Get creative and paint your name with foam
letters. Plus, free face painting and balloon animals. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
Aug 9 & 30 • Free Play Day for All Ages • 10:30am • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Aug 9 • DIY WonderWeek • The maker attitude is the inherent need to create your own projects based on personal desires. Instead of spending money on something already made, a maker creates something new or modifies something existing that meets their needs. You’re invited to problem solve your way through projects and learn new skills by taking apart electronic devices to invent with the pieces, making from scratch flip book stories and more! • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138
Aug 9 • Olympics Party • 2:00pm • Celebrate the Olympics with a party! • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Aug 10 • Friday Night Social • 6:00pm-9:00pm • For our Special Needs Population & their siblings. $30/person, and includes
pizza and other goodies. Must pre-register. • The Creator’s Kids • thecreatorskids.com • 281-394-3412
Aug 10 • Open Gym • 7:00pm • Free time for Students & Non-students ages 3 (potty trained) -14! It gives kiddos a chance to work on any skills or events they would like to have extra time on! Swinging on the bars, jumping on the trampolines or just hanging out with friends. Pre register for discounts or register at the door! Parents... enjoy a night out! • $20 • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000
Aug 11, 18 & 25 • Saturday @ the Movies • 2:00pm • Free fun film. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Aug 11 • Build and Grow-Shrek Dragon Ride • 10:00am • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com
Aug 11 • SAT Strategy Session • 10:15am • Calling all High School Students! Come take a practice SAT test. Return on Aug 18th @ 2pm
for the results and discuss tips and strategies for scoring high on the SAT. • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
Aug 11 • Kaplan PSAT Test • 10:30am • Call to register to take a PSAT Test provided by Kaplan. • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509
Aug 11 • Wii Read Family Bowling Tournament • 1:00pm • Bowling tournament lasting all afternoon with prizes and refreshments in honor of the end of the summer. Sign up as just yourself or get your whole family to join in! • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
Aug 12 • Build and Grow-Shrek Dragon Ride • 2:00pm • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com
Aug 13 • Living Word Play Group • 9:30am • Join moms and kids (5 and under) in the Gathering Place, on the corner of Mason and Westheimer Pkwy across from Walgreens, for a fun morning of circle-time, crafts, coffee, and just time to hang out! • Living Word Lutheran Church - Gathering Place • livingwordkaty.org
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Aug 14, 21 & 28 • Toddler Time • 10:15am • Stories and songs for older babies. • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675
Aug 14, 21 & 28 • Mother Goose Time • 10:30am • Activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers. • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
Aug 14, 15, 21, 22 & 29 • Toddler Time • 10:30am • Activities, stories and songs for older babies. • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
Aug 14, 21 & 28 • Preschool Story Time • 2:00pm • Stories, movies, and craft. • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
Aug 14 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Celebrate Katy Mae! Make a scrapbook page for Katy Mae, our favorite clown, and say goodbye to her as she will be traveling the next few years. Plus, free face painting and balloon animals. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114
Aug 15 • Summer Daze with Pizazz at Splashway • 9:00am • Join us for the summer finale-a trip to Splashway in Sheridan, TX. Bring bag lunch, water will be provided. Gather for departure at 8:45am. • $25 • The Fellowship at Cinco Ranch, Westheimer Pkwy & Peek Rd • thefellowship.org • 281-395-3950
Aug 15 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Celebrate Katy Mae! Make a scrapbook page for Katy Mae, our favorite clown, and say goodbye to her as she will be traveling the next few years. Plus, free face painting and balloon animals. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
Aug 16 - 17 • Annie • Performances Thurs & Fri 8pm • Free • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com
Aug 16, 23 & 30 • Preschool Story Time • 10:15am • Stories, movies and craft. • Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-633-4675
Aug 16, 23 & 30 • Pajama Night Story Time • 7:00pm • Gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
Aug 16 • Preschool Picassos • 10:30am • Does your child have a flair for art? Bring them to our art program and watch their talent grow--and have a ton of fun! • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Aug 17 - 19 • The Sound of Music • Enjoy KVPAC’s Summer Broadway Series Productions performed by Student Actors. Performances Fri 7-8:30pm, Sat 2-3:30pm & 7-8:30pm, Sun 2-3:30pm. • $6 • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787
Aug 17 • Friday Night Social • 6:00pm-9:00pm • For our Special Needs Population & their siblings. $30/person, and includes pizza and other goodies. Must pre-register. • The Creator’s Kids • www.thecreatorskids.com • 281-394-3412
Aug 17 • Friday Night Lights-Sound of Music • 6:00pm-9:00pm • Supervised theatre games precede a live theatre performance at 7pm. Theatre ticket and a chance to meet the cast included! Pre-Registration REQUIRED - NO last minute Drop Offs permitted. $24 per Child. Each additional Sibling is $20. • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787
Aug 17 • Flip Flop Clinics • 7:00pm-9:00pm • Students & Non-students ages 6 -18. It’s a two hour tumbling clinic that will include a warm-up, basic tumbling, cross tumbling, standing back handsprings and back tucks, round-off back handsprings, layouts, fulls & more. Come flip til you flop! • $20 • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000
Aug 18 • Public Train Ride • 9:00am • Specially designed cars for the young and the young at heart who enjoy hearing the clickety-clack of the rails. • Zube Park, 17802 Roberts Rd (off Hwy 290 & Katy Hockley Cutoff) • hals.org
Aug 18 • Rosenberg Roundup • 10:00am-6:00pm • Bring your family and friends, and don’t forget your dancing shoes! Rosenberg Roundup features musical entertainment by bands Brazos River Pickers and Justified throughout the day. • Historic Downtown Rosenberg • ci.rosenberg.tx.us • 832-595-3525
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Aug 18 • The Big Band: Tribute to Pop, Gospel and A Touch of Broadway • 8:30pm • Free • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com
Aug 18 • Friends for Life • 12:00pm-6:00pm • A state of art adoption center on wheels brings the pets to the people in style! Information on fostering and adopting and volunteering. • Free admission, adoption fees apply • Discovery Green in Downtown Houston • discoverygreen.com • 713-400-7336
Aug 20 • Dinner and a Marriage • 7:00pm-8:30pm • A special date night for married couples. Couples drive from all over the Greater Houston area and beyond. We provide a relaxed atmosphere for you. All you need to do is come and unplug from the everyday stressors of life. Hope to see you soon! Space is limited. To reserve a spot, contact thehursts@homeencouragement.org. • $35 donation • Hasta La Pasta Italian Restaurant, 1450 West Grant Pkwy South • homeencouragement.org
Aug 21 - 23 • Brat Pack Movies at Miller: Sixteen Candles • Performances Tues-Thurs 8:30pm • Free • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com
Aug 21 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Tie Dye Madness! Bring a white t-shirt and get a little messy as you tie dye your school colors. Plus, free face painting. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114
Aug 22 • Tweeners • 5:00pm • We will be making a craft. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Aug 22 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Tie Dye Madness! Bring a white t-shirt and get a little messy as you tie dye your school colors. Plus, free face painting. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
Aug 23 - 25 • Just Between Friends Children’s & Maternity Consignment Sales Event • Thursday & Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am-1pm (half price day) Free Admission. Grab up back-to-school savings of 50-90% off retail on quality items for babies and kids! Find toys, books, clothing, baby gear, maternity wear and more at deep discounts. Consignors make 65-70% back on sold items. Benefits, in part, Fort Bend Women’s Center. Sign up online to volunteer, consign or shop! Special presale for consignors, volunteers, first-time parents, grandparents and teachers. Details online. • Fort Bend County Fairgrounds (Bldg.C) • sugarland.jbfsale.com • 832-656-2000
Aug 23 • Pajama Night Story Time • 7:00pm • Gives families an evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. • Cinco Ranch Branch Library • fortbend.lib.tx.us • 281-395-1311
Aug 24-Sep 25 • Totally RED! •Enjoy KVPAC’s Summer Broadway Series Productions performed by Student Actors. Performances Fri 7-8:30pm, Sat 2-3:30pm & 7-8:30pm. • $6 • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787
Aug 24 • Friday Night Social • 6:00pm-9:00pm • For our Special Needs Population & their siblings. $30/person, and includes pizza and other goodies. Must pre-register. • The Creator’s Kids • www.thecreatorskids.com • 281-394-3412
Aug 24 • Friday Night Lights-Totally RED! • 6:00pm-9:00pm • Supervised theatre games precede a live theatre performance at 7pm. Theatre ticket and a chance to meet the cast included! Pre-Registration REQUIRED - NO last minute Drop Offs permitted. $24 per Child. Each additional Sibling is $20. • KVPAC, 2501 South Mason Rd, # 290 • kvpac.org • 281-829-2787
Aug 24 • Classic Albums Live: Hotel California • 8:30pm • Free • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com
Aug 25 • Build and Grow-Shrek Onion Carriage • 10:00am • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com
Aug 25 • Open Gym • 7:00pm • Free time for Students & Non-students ages 3 (potty trained) -14! It gives kiddos a chance to work on any skills or events they would like to have extra time on! Swinging on the bars, jumping on the trampolines or just hanging out with friends. Pre register for discounts or register at the door! Parents... enjoy a night out! • $20 • Westwood Gym, 23333 Taswell Dr, Katy • westwoodgym.com • 281-347-2000
Aug 26 • Build and Grow-Shrek Onion Carriage • 2:00pm • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com
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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.Log on to www.katyparent.com to submit your event or club information. Print Deadline 10th of month prior.
Aug 28 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Paint the perfect storm! Hurricanes, snow storms and thunderstorms, oh my! Join us as we paint different storms and enjoy free face painting. • Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch • chick-fil-a.com/cincoranch • 281-395-1114
Aug 29 • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Paint the perfect storm! Hurricanes, snow storms and thunderstorms, oh my! Join us as we paint different storms and enjoy free face painting. • Chick-fil-A Mason Rd • chick-fil-a.com/masonroad • 281-579-9460
Aug 30 • Lite Lunch and Dazzling Desserts • 11:30am-1:30pm • SAVE THE DATE and mark your calendar to join Hope for Three and special guests for a fun-filled and informative afternoon! Benefiting Hope for Three Family Resources programs. Cost is $40-tax deductible. • Sweetwater Estate Home of Tammy Brown • www.hopeforthree.org • 800-317-0787
Aug 31-Sep 2 • LEGO KidsFest Texas • The LEGO KidsFest is filled with interactive, creative and educational activities for the whole family! LEGO & DUPLO Construction
Zones, dozens of large-scale and miniature LEGO models and displays, LEGO Games, group builds, LEGO Master Builders, and much more! LEGO KidsFest brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in one activity- and entertainment-packed family event. • Free 2 and under, 3-17 & 65+- $18, adults-$20 • Austin Convention Center • legokidsfest.com/austin/index.html • 860-953-4500
MONDAYBaby Bounce • 10:30am • 3-18 months • Katy Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509
Genealogy Lunchbox • 12:00pm • Bring your lunch for an informal genealogy get-together • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509
Teen Programs • 4:00pm • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
TUESDAY
Toddler Storytime • 10:15am & 11:15am • Free • 18-36 months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
Preschool Storytime • 10:30am • Free • 3-5 yrs • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Toddler Time • 10:30am • Free • 18-36 months • Katy Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509
Infant Storytime • 11:15am • Free • 0-18 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
WEDNESDAY
Toddler Storytime • 10:15am • Free • 18-36 months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
Toddler Storytime • 10:30 & 11:00am • Free • 18-36 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
Pre-school Storytime • 11:15am • Stories, fingerplays and songs are featured • Free • 3-5 yrs • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
Knitting & Crochet Club • 1:00pm • Learn new techniques, teach someone else, or just hang out with other crafters, All ages welcome • Free • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509
Tweeners • 5:00pm • Free • Grades 6-8 • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885
THURSDAYPat-a-Cake Club Infant Storytime • 10:15am & 11:15am • Each Session will last about 20 minutes. • Free • 0-12 Months • Maud Marks Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-492-8592
Preschool Storytime • 10:30am • Recommended for children 3 to 6 years old. Stories, songs, fingerplays, and occasional • Katy Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-391-3509
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