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Ongoing Events
Mondays
Afterschool Movie
The library invites school kids to chill out with a movie after a long day of classes. Call for
movie title. 4:00pm, Ongoing Mondays thru Thursdays. McGovern-Stella Link Branch Library.
Kid's Club
5:15 - 9:15pm
Kid's Club presented by Merry Makers 5:20, 6:20 and 7:20 pm Mondays. Value-based
storytelling, face painting & puppets. Chick Fil-A, 2330 Highway 6 S.@Town Center Blvd.,
Sugarland.
Crafty Kids
Storytime and craft session, 11:00am, Barnes & Noble, The Woodlands
Tuesdays
Afterschool Movie
The library invites school kids to chill out with a movie after a long day of classes. Call for
movie title. 4:00pm, Ongoing Mondays thru Thursdays. McGovern-Stella Link Branch Library.
Toddler Aerobics
10:00-10:30
Join in for movement, exercise, and fun. Ages 2-5 years. McGovern-Stella Link Branch
Library, 7405 Stella Link.
Chick Fil-A Kid's Night
6:00 - 8:00pm
Most area locations host a "Kid's Night" or "Family Night". Weekly themes vary but could
include crafts, balloons, a guest personality, create-your-own sundae, and more.
Family Movie Night in the Bayou Barn
Second Tuesday of each month - 6:30pm refreshments, 7:00pm movie
Families can enjoy popcorn and lemonade in the Bayou Barn during an acclaimed natural
history movie that runs about 50 minutes. The family movie night series continues on the
second Tuesday of each month through May. Rain or shine. Sims Bayou Urban Nature
Center, 440 Wilchester Blvd.
Family Movie Time
4:00pm - 6:00pm
The library presents fun movies for families to enjoy together. Henington-Alief Regional
Branch Library, 7979 S Kirkwood.
Gaming & Computer Room
4:00pm - 5:45pm
In the afternoon, the library offers a gaming and computer room, featuring X-Box and
PlayStation 2 games and ten laptop computers, for kids 18 and under. McGovern-Stella Link
Branch Library, 7405 Stella Link.
Wednesdays
Afterschool Movie
The library invites school kids to chill out with a movie after a long day of classes. Call for
movie title. 4:00pm, Ongoing Mondays thru Thursdays. McGovern-Stella Link Branch Library.
Wacky Wednesdays
Jam-packed with the coolest indoor summer fun, just for kids. Starring your favorite
cartoon superstars live and in-person, the super-gross Animal Grossology, and four
stories of wild fun in Martian Matrix! Thru July 25. Space Center Houston.
Mommy & Me Computer Fun
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Enjoy spending time w/ your child(ren) on the computer as they learn, play games & meet
other children! This is a FREE program for children ages 2-8. The Core iCafe, 414 W Grand
Pkwy S, Katy.
Thursdays
Blues and More - Discovery Green Music Thursdays (thru June 26)
Happy Hour Concerts in the park featuring the best in local and regional live music. Free
admision, 6:00-8:30pm, Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space,
Discovery Green Park (across from George R. Brown Convention Center).
Afterschool Movie
The library invites school kids to chill out with a movie after a long day of classes. Call for
movie title. 4:00pm, Ongoing Mondays thru Thursdays. McGovern-Stella Link Branch Library.
Teen Movie Night
Grab a drink, eat some snacks, meet friends and watch a movie while you surf the net.
Movie chosen at time of viewing by attendees. Computer Lab on the second floor. Every
Thursday from 7-9 pm. Tomball Library
Free Family Nights at Children's Museum
Free Family Nights are offered every Thursday from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. courtesy of The
Wortham Foundation, Inc. and John P. McGovern, M.D., 1500 Binz, Houston.
Rock The Dock Concert
Live music concert on Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah.
Free Family Thursday - Museum of Health and Medical Science
Every Thursday from 4-7 pm, come for free to the Museum of Health and Medical Science.
155 Hermann Drive.
A Tale and a Treat
Miss Sam entertains with themed stories and snacks for your preschooler. Groups, please
RSVP. 11:00am, Barnes & Noble, The Woodlands.
Fridays
Cry Baby Matinee
Each Friday & Saturday morning at 11:45am the Angelika Film Center and Kiehl’s present
the “Cry Baby Matinee at the Angelika” for frustrated parents all over the Houston. Relax
and enjoy a film at the Angelika without worrying about breastfeeding in the dark or
unexpected hissyfits. They keep the lights dimmed, the sound volume down, and the films
coming. Baby changing table provided. Regular matinee admission for adults and children
under 5 get in free! See movie listings and showtimes.
Preschool Skate
10:00am - 12:00 noon
Ages 7 and under every Friday Morning. Bring strollers or push toys. Dairy Ashford Roller
Rink, 1820 S. Dairy Ashford,
Target Summer Symphony Nights
8:30pm
Join the Houston Symphony for a 60-plus year old tradition of serenading Miller Outdoor
Theatre patrons with timeless masterpieces performed by exceptional talents. Friday &
Saturdays. Miller Outdoor Theater, 100 Concert Dr.
Fireworks Friday
Fireworks show at 9:30pm, Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah.
Saturdays
Young Writers Workshop in the Park
The City's only open, free writing workshop for kids presented by Writers in the Schools in
conjunction with HPL Express. 10:30-11:30am, HPL Express in The Lake House Building,
Discovery Green Park (across from the George R. Brown Convention Center)
Children's Discovery Series
HPL Express at Discovery Green presents free, weekly, family-oriented workshops. May 3
- Let's Get Growing; May 10 - Building and Construction; May 17 - Sink and Float; May 24 -
Life Cycle Butterfly; May 31 - Puppets; June 7- Houston Zoo; June 14 - Nature Discovery
Center; June 21 - Houston Audubon. 12:00noon, Simmons Family Puppet Theater,
Discovery Green Park (across from George R. Brown Convention Center)
Cry Baby Matinee
(see Fridays)
Kid Workshops at The Home Depot
Home Depot stores offer free drop-in Kid Workshops the first Saturday of each month.
Children and their accompanying parent or adult learn about tool safety while building
birdhouses, fire trucks, mail organizers, and other items from pre-fab kits. Each child also
receives a kid-sized Home Depot orange apron and project pin. How-to clinics are offered
for Mom and Dad, too, 9am-12, Home Depots city-wide.
Storybook Club
10:30 - 11:30am
Parents & children under 5 are invited to attend attend the Storybook Club, presented free
by the Teen Council, a select group of high school students employed by the CAMH to
design education programming. Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, 5216 Montrose Blvd.
Make and Take Children's Activities
10:00 - 11:00am
Make & Takes are for kids aged pre-school through elementary. Cost $5 per child or $4 if
you are a member. Parents are welcome to stay and are encouraged to stay if the child is
pre-school age. Registration is not required, but a call would be appreciated. Call 281-633-
2846. Rosenberg Railroad Museum.
Breakfast on the Bayou
Start your weekend by enjoying a leisurely Saturday morning breakfast drifting down the
bayou on our “Bayou Ranger” pontoon boat. Observe wildlife searching for their breakfast
on the bayou. Enjoy rolls, juice and coffee while underway. For ages 5 & up. 8:00 - 9:
30am, Bay Area Park boat launch, Armound Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd.,
Pasadena.
Weekend Nature Programs
Every Saturday and Sunday. At least six free nature-oriented programs ranging from
guided nature hikes to live animal programs to video and slide shows are presented.
Programs change from week to week. Brazos Bend State Park, 21901 FM 762, Needville
Free Craft Activities
Free craft activities for ages 3 and up, 11am - 3pm. Lakeshore Learning Center, 2405 Post
Oak Blvd.
American Girl Club
Blue Willow Bookshop invites you to join our American Girl Club on the second Sat. of each
month for snacks, crafts and lots of American Girl grins! All ages. 11 am. Free. 14532
Memorial Dr., Houston. 281-497-8675. www.bluewillowbookshop.com.
Kids First Saturday
On the first Saturday of each month, festivities include moonwalks, face painting, a
caricature artist, and crafts, along with community groups and entertainment geared
specifically toward kids. Also, from 10am - 11:30am, girls ages eight to 12 can join the
Fabulous Girls Book Club to discuss its book of the month and enjoy an activity focusing on
the book's subject. The Breakfast Klub, 3711 Travis St.
Family Space Day
Third Saturday of each month, come to the Lunar and Planetary Institute for hands-on
activities and demonstrations that will allow children and their families to explore the theme
of the day for themselves. Read stories, color pictures, get messy with theme-based
crafts, and learn! 10:00am - 1:00pm, Lunar & Planetary Institute, USRA, 3600 Bay Area Blvd.
Sundays
Weekend Nature Programs
Every Saturday and Sunday. At least six free nature-oriented programs ranging from
guided nature hikes to live animal programs to video and slide shows are presented.
Programs change from week to week. Brazos Bend State Park, 21901 FM 762, Needville
Family Days at Museum of Fine Arts
Enjoy art-making activities, storytelling, performances, sketching in the galleries and more.
Enjoy Creation Station, a drop-in studio workshop. Families make their own paintings,
sculpture, prints, photographs and more—all inspired by art in the museum. Museum of Fine
Arts. Glassell School. 5100 Montrose.
Free First Sundays
Your family can experience the wide world of art at one of the nation’s premier art
exhibition spaces. Admission is free, and family-friendly programs include musical
performances, artist workshops, films, and more. 1:00pm - 5:00pm, Museum of Fine Arts.
KidzPlanet
KidzPlanet is a weekly zany and creative children's theatre production, which uses music
and drama to teach kids about important life values like honesty, respect, and trust.
Performances are each Sunday morning. 9:40am, Fellowship of Memorial, 650 West Bough,
Suite 150.
Afterschool Movie
The library invites school kids to chill out with a movie after a long day of classes. Call for
movie title. 4:00pm, Ongoing Mondays thru Thursdays. McGovern-Stella Link Branch Library.
Kid's Club
5:15 - 9:15pm
Kid's Club presented by Merry Makers 5:20, 6:20 and 7:20 pm Mondays. Value-based
storytelling, face painting & puppets. Chick Fil-A, 2330 Highway 6 S.@Town Center Blvd.,
Sugarland.
Crafty Kids
Storytime and craft session, 11:00am, Barnes & Noble, The Woodlands
Tuesdays
Afterschool Movie
The library invites school kids to chill out with a movie after a long day of classes. Call for
movie title. 4:00pm, Ongoing Mondays thru Thursdays. McGovern-Stella Link Branch Library.
Toddler Aerobics
10:00-10:30
Join in for movement, exercise, and fun. Ages 2-5 years. McGovern-Stella Link Branch
Library, 7405 Stella Link.
Chick Fil-A Kid's Night
6:00 - 8:00pm
Most area locations host a "Kid's Night" or "Family Night". Weekly themes vary but could
include crafts, balloons, a guest personality, create-your-own sundae, and more.
Family Movie Night in the Bayou Barn
Second Tuesday of each month - 6:30pm refreshments, 7:00pm movie
Families can enjoy popcorn and lemonade in the Bayou Barn during an acclaimed natural
history movie that runs about 50 minutes. The family movie night series continues on the
second Tuesday of each month through May. Rain or shine. Sims Bayou Urban Nature
Center, 440 Wilchester Blvd.
Family Movie Time
4:00pm - 6:00pm
The library presents fun movies for families to enjoy together. Henington-Alief Regional
Branch Library, 7979 S Kirkwood.
Gaming & Computer Room
4:00pm - 5:45pm
In the afternoon, the library offers a gaming and computer room, featuring X-Box and
PlayStation 2 games and ten laptop computers, for kids 18 and under. McGovern-Stella Link
Branch Library, 7405 Stella Link.
Wednesdays
Afterschool Movie
The library invites school kids to chill out with a movie after a long day of classes. Call for
movie title. 4:00pm, Ongoing Mondays thru Thursdays. McGovern-Stella Link Branch Library.
Wacky Wednesdays
Jam-packed with the coolest indoor summer fun, just for kids. Starring your favorite
cartoon superstars live and in-person, the super-gross Animal Grossology, and four
stories of wild fun in Martian Matrix! Thru July 25. Space Center Houston.
Mommy & Me Computer Fun
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Enjoy spending time w/ your child(ren) on the computer as they learn, play games & meet
other children! This is a FREE program for children ages 2-8. The Core iCafe, 414 W Grand
Pkwy S, Katy.
Thursdays
Blues and More - Discovery Green Music Thursdays (thru June 26)
Happy Hour Concerts in the park featuring the best in local and regional live music. Free
admision, 6:00-8:30pm, Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space,
Discovery Green Park (across from George R. Brown Convention Center).
Afterschool Movie
The library invites school kids to chill out with a movie after a long day of classes. Call for
movie title. 4:00pm, Ongoing Mondays thru Thursdays. McGovern-Stella Link Branch Library.
Teen Movie Night
Grab a drink, eat some snacks, meet friends and watch a movie while you surf the net.
Movie chosen at time of viewing by attendees. Computer Lab on the second floor. Every
Thursday from 7-9 pm. Tomball Library
Free Family Nights at Children's Museum
Free Family Nights are offered every Thursday from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. courtesy of The
Wortham Foundation, Inc. and John P. McGovern, M.D., 1500 Binz, Houston.
Rock The Dock Concert
Live music concert on Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah.
Free Family Thursday - Museum of Health and Medical Science
Every Thursday from 4-7 pm, come for free to the Museum of Health and Medical Science.
155 Hermann Drive.
A Tale and a Treat
Miss Sam entertains with themed stories and snacks for your preschooler. Groups, please
RSVP. 11:00am, Barnes & Noble, The Woodlands.
Fridays
Cry Baby Matinee
Each Friday & Saturday morning at 11:45am the Angelika Film Center and Kiehl’s present
the “Cry Baby Matinee at the Angelika” for frustrated parents all over the Houston. Relax
and enjoy a film at the Angelika without worrying about breastfeeding in the dark or
unexpected hissyfits. They keep the lights dimmed, the sound volume down, and the films
coming. Baby changing table provided. Regular matinee admission for adults and children
under 5 get in free! See movie listings and showtimes.
Preschool Skate
10:00am - 12:00 noon
Ages 7 and under every Friday Morning. Bring strollers or push toys. Dairy Ashford Roller
Rink, 1820 S. Dairy Ashford,
Target Summer Symphony Nights
8:30pm
Join the Houston Symphony for a 60-plus year old tradition of serenading Miller Outdoor
Theatre patrons with timeless masterpieces performed by exceptional talents. Friday &
Saturdays. Miller Outdoor Theater, 100 Concert Dr.
Fireworks Friday
Fireworks show at 9:30pm, Kemah Boardwalk, Kemah.
Saturdays
Young Writers Workshop in the Park
The City's only open, free writing workshop for kids presented by Writers in the Schools in
conjunction with HPL Express. 10:30-11:30am, HPL Express in The Lake House Building,
Discovery Green Park (across from the George R. Brown Convention Center)
Children's Discovery Series
HPL Express at Discovery Green presents free, weekly, family-oriented workshops. May 3
- Let's Get Growing; May 10 - Building and Construction; May 17 - Sink and Float; May 24 -
Life Cycle Butterfly; May 31 - Puppets; June 7- Houston Zoo; June 14 - Nature Discovery
Center; June 21 - Houston Audubon. 12:00noon, Simmons Family Puppet Theater,
Discovery Green Park (across from George R. Brown Convention Center)
Cry Baby Matinee
(see Fridays)
Kid Workshops at The Home Depot
Home Depot stores offer free drop-in Kid Workshops the first Saturday of each month.
Children and their accompanying parent or adult learn about tool safety while building
birdhouses, fire trucks, mail organizers, and other items from pre-fab kits. Each child also
receives a kid-sized Home Depot orange apron and project pin. How-to clinics are offered
for Mom and Dad, too, 9am-12, Home Depots city-wide.
Storybook Club
10:30 - 11:30am
Parents & children under 5 are invited to attend attend the Storybook Club, presented free
by the Teen Council, a select group of high school students employed by the CAMH to
design education programming. Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, 5216 Montrose Blvd.
Make and Take Children's Activities
10:00 - 11:00am
Make & Takes are for kids aged pre-school through elementary. Cost $5 per child or $4 if
you are a member. Parents are welcome to stay and are encouraged to stay if the child is
pre-school age. Registration is not required, but a call would be appreciated. Call 281-633-
2846. Rosenberg Railroad Museum.
Breakfast on the Bayou
Start your weekend by enjoying a leisurely Saturday morning breakfast drifting down the
bayou on our “Bayou Ranger” pontoon boat. Observe wildlife searching for their breakfast
on the bayou. Enjoy rolls, juice and coffee while underway. For ages 5 & up. 8:00 - 9:
30am, Bay Area Park boat launch, Armound Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd.,
Pasadena.
Weekend Nature Programs
Every Saturday and Sunday. At least six free nature-oriented programs ranging from
guided nature hikes to live animal programs to video and slide shows are presented.
Programs change from week to week. Brazos Bend State Park, 21901 FM 762, Needville
Free Craft Activities
Free craft activities for ages 3 and up, 11am - 3pm. Lakeshore Learning Center, 2405 Post
Oak Blvd.
American Girl Club
Blue Willow Bookshop invites you to join our American Girl Club on the second Sat. of each
month for snacks, crafts and lots of American Girl grins! All ages. 11 am. Free. 14532
Memorial Dr., Houston. 281-497-8675. www.bluewillowbookshop.com.
Kids First Saturday
On the first Saturday of each month, festivities include moonwalks, face painting, a
caricature artist, and crafts, along with community groups and entertainment geared
specifically toward kids. Also, from 10am - 11:30am, girls ages eight to 12 can join the
Fabulous Girls Book Club to discuss its book of the month and enjoy an activity focusing on
the book's subject. The Breakfast Klub, 3711 Travis St.
Family Space Day
Third Saturday of each month, come to the Lunar and Planetary Institute for hands-on
activities and demonstrations that will allow children and their families to explore the theme
of the day for themselves. Read stories, color pictures, get messy with theme-based
crafts, and learn! 10:00am - 1:00pm, Lunar & Planetary Institute, USRA, 3600 Bay Area Blvd.
Sundays
Weekend Nature Programs
Every Saturday and Sunday. At least six free nature-oriented programs ranging from
guided nature hikes to live animal programs to video and slide shows are presented.
Programs change from week to week. Brazos Bend State Park, 21901 FM 762, Needville
Family Days at Museum of Fine Arts
Enjoy art-making activities, storytelling, performances, sketching in the galleries and more.
Enjoy Creation Station, a drop-in studio workshop. Families make their own paintings,
sculpture, prints, photographs and more—all inspired by art in the museum. Museum of Fine
Arts. Glassell School. 5100 Montrose.
Free First Sundays
Your family can experience the wide world of art at one of the nation’s premier art
exhibition spaces. Admission is free, and family-friendly programs include musical
performances, artist workshops, films, and more. 1:00pm - 5:00pm, Museum of Fine Arts.
KidzPlanet
KidzPlanet is a weekly zany and creative children's theatre production, which uses music
and drama to teach kids about important life values like honesty, respect, and trust.
Performances are each Sunday morning. 9:40am, Fellowship of Memorial, 650 West Bough,
Suite 150.
