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The Fun-Time Calendar September 2012Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements.

Sep 1 - 30 • Green Magazine Exchange Center • A place for your recent, but used, magazines. Bring in your old magazines to share with others. Please bring only magazines published in 2011 or 2012. Feel free to take as many as you bring in or more. The rack is at the top of the stairs on the 2nd floor. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Sep 1 - 5 • HELP WANTED! • What’s your passion? What career would be the right fit for you? Come and explore what you’d like to be when you grow up at the Children’s Museum of Houston’s Kidtropolis, USA exhibit and throughout the Museum in light of Labor Day. Come and celebrate your right to be anything you want to be. It’s your right to summer fun! Labor Day falls on Sept. 3 • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Sep 1 • Free Hands-On Workshop • 9:00am • Kids will learn to build a craft while learning tool safety. • At your local Home Depot • homedepot.com

Sep 2 • Target Free First Sunday at the Children’s Museum of Houston • Noon-6:00pm • You’re invited to visit the Children’s Museum of Houston for free every first Sunday of the month, courtesy of Target! • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Sep 3 • Moo-Time • 10:00am • Chick-fil-A at Champions, 1960 & Cutten Rd • cfarestaurant.com/1960andcutten • 281-580-4303

Sep 4 • First Free Tuesday at the Houston Zoo • The Houston Zoo offers free admission to our guests on the first Tuesday of every month from 2 p.m. until closing. • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500

Sep 4 • Tremendous Tuesdays: Movie Day • 4:30pm • Kids bring your blankies and/or cuddly stuffed toy to snuggle with while watching an age appropriate movie just for you! • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Sep 4 • Family Night • 5:30pm-7:30pm • Chick-fil-A at Champions, 1960 & Cutten Rd • cfarestaurant.com/1960andcutten • 281-580-4303

Sep 5 • Mommy Mingle • 10:00am-Noon • Once the kids are off at school come and enjoy free coffee and breakfast on us (while supplies last) and meet other mommies from your part of town. Bring your little ones to Tot Spot for awesome playtime. Daddies, Nannies and caretakers are welcome too! • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Sep 5 • Infant Play by Gymboree • 2:00pm • For infants birth to 18 months. Encourage development through play and learning with this program designed to support your child’s growth at their own individual pace. Show up a half-an-hour early to receive a free ticket at the information desk. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Sep 6 • Duct Tape Jam • It has been said duct tape can fix anything. Let your creativity and design skills roll during our Duct Tape Jam! Have a sticktastic time as you construct items

out of this extraordinary invention. And best of all, you can find

duct tape at home so you can make it time-again the next time you’re in a sticky situation. Hold yourself together as you deal with this quick fix stuff. • Childrens Museum of Houston

• cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Sep 6 • Infant Explorers • 10:30am • All materials furnished. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Sep 6 • Workforce Solutions Job Search Seminars • 1:30pm-3:30pm • Evaluate your skills and make a job search plan. No registration is necessary. Just drop in. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

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Sep 7 & 28 • FUNtastic Friday • 7:00pm-9:00pm • A fully supervised opportunity for children to explore the world of gymnastics in a child-directed atmosphere. MEMBER & NON-MEMBERS are welcomed. • $12/child • Mazeikas Elite Gymnastics, 12902 Haynes Rd • mazgym.com • 281-444-4600

Sep 8 - 9 • 2nd Annual Lion Fun Days • 10:00am-3:00pm • Enjoy numerous keeper chats, craft stations, and games. Various one of a kind Items will be sold to raise money for the Niassa Carnivore Project. • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500

Sep 8 • Adaptive Water Sports Festival with a new Paralympic Experience • 10:00am-4:00pm • Admission: All activities, weather permitting, will be offered free of charge to the individual with special needs and immediate family members on a first come, first serve basis.Pre-registration is required. Additional guests can participate by purchasing a regular admission to Palm Beach. The Paralympic Experience is a day-long celebration of Paralympic sport. • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673

Sep 8 • Lowe’s Build and Grow • 10:00am • Chuck E. Roller • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com

Sep 8 • My Gym Katy’s Health and Safety Day Open House!! • 1:30pm-4:00pm • Join us at My Gym Katy for a fun filled day as we learn about safety from the West I-10 Fire Dept. Meet Mymo and Sparky while enjoying FUN games, relays, puppets shows, fire truck tours, police car tours, safety demos, enrollment specials, and so much MORE!! • FREE • My Gym Katy • mygym.com/katy • 832-437-8940

Sep 8 • 2nd Saturday at the Depot • 6:00pm • Music by The Traditions, A Dinosaur Egg Hunt for prizes, Concessions, Games, Crafts, and Kids Activities and the action packed family adventure Journey to the Center of the Earth starring Brendon Fraser. It’s T-Rexerific. Rusty Rails gives it two Fossils up. Bring your lawn chairs and/or your picnic throws. In case of rain the event moves to the Tomball Community Center at Market & S. Cherry streets • Historic Tomball Depot Plaza • ci.tomball.tx.us • 281-351-5484

Sep 8 • Parents Night Out-Rock Stars & Divas • 6:30pm • Theme activities, arts and crafts, dinner is provided and more. • $25/child; $5/off siblings • K2 Academy of Kids Sports • k2academy.com • 281-655-7272

Sep 10 • Storybook Quilt Storytime • 5:00pm • The Children’s Librarian will read a quilt-themed book with a quilt especially made to complement the book then do a quilt craft with the help of the Tri-County Quilt Guild. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Sep 11 • Meet the US Presidents • 11:00am • Just in time for an election year, this Interactive treat introduces you to the U.S. Presidents. Literally. All of them • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com

Sep 11 • Tremendous Tuesdays: Fall Craft • 4:30pm • Recommended for children 6 and older. Parents should stay to help younger children. Craft programs last about 1 hour, all necessary materials are provided. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610


Sep 12 - 13 • Cinderella • 11:00am • Cinderella is the classic fairy tale of a beautiful girl, her evil stepmother and stepsisters, and the fairy godmother who helps her meet the prince of her dreams. • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com

Sep 12 • Children’s Center for Autism • 8:45am • Reinforcement, Preference assessments, Conditioned reinforces, Penny boards • Free • Texana Children’s Center for Autism • texanacenter.com • 281-239-1435

Sep 13 • VIVA MEXICO! • This “cry” for liberty marks the anniversary of Mexico’s “Grito de Dolores” and it’s celebrated with music, fireworks and parades. Join us as we commemorate our neighbor’s fight for freedom by playing traditional games, designing festive banners and enjoying toe-tapping entertainment! Also, meet and greet the Consulate General of Mexico. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Sep 13 • Free Play • 10:30am • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Sep 14 • Michael Londra’s Celtic Fire • 8:00pm • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com

Sep 15 • Public Train Ride • 9:00am • We have 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

Sep 15 • Museum District Day • 9:00am • Enjoy a free day in the Houston Museum District at our annual Museum District Day. Join us when 18 museums will be free and many museums will host special events and exhibits. Visitors can hop on free pedicabs at any participating museum and spend the entire day exploring favorite museums and discovering new destinations. • Houston Museum District • houstonmuseumdistrict.org

Sep 17 • Moo-Time • 10:00am • Chick-fil-A at Champions, 1960 & Cutten Rd • cfarestaurant.com/1960andcutten • 281-580-4303

Sep 18 • Tremendous Tuesdays: Silly Science Weather • 4:30pm • A fun after-school program for children 8-12 years, featuring various science concepts and experiments each month. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610


Sep 18 • Costume Character by Kikks & Giggles Family Night • 6:00pm-8:00pm • Chick-fil-A 249 & Jones Rd. • cfarestaurant.com/249atjonesroad • 281-374-6690

Sep 19 • Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta! • 4:30pm • Children are invited to a Fiesta/party to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Sep 20 - 26 • Book Worm Celebration • Come celebrate National Literacy Month with a full-week of many fascinating places that books can take you! • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Sep 20 • Preschool Picassos • 10:30am • All materials furnished. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Sep 21 - 23 • 2012 GALVESTON ISLAND WILD TEXAS SHRIMP FESTIVAL • Three full days of shrimp, boats, music, friends and fun. Shrimp Gumbo Cook-Off, Gumbo Tasting, 5K Fun Run, FREE Boat & RV Show, Live Music, Vendors, Children’s Lil’ Shrimp Parade, Kids Area and Strand Merchant Walk-About! • Galveston Island • yagaspresents.com/shrimpfestival

Sep 22 • Volunteer ESL Tutor Training • 9:00am • Seeking volunteer tutors to help non-English speaking adults learn to read, write and speak English. • Free • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Sep 22 • Touch A Truck • 10:00am-2:00pm • This is a hands-on event where kids and adults of all ages can explore and learn about vehicles of all shapes and sizes- from emergency vehicles to construction equipment to really cool cars! For more information contact Preschool Director Lynn Olson stcuthbert.org • $2 for children/adults are free • St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church • 281-463-1912

Sep 22 • Puppet Show by Houston Puppetry Guild • 2:30pm • Houston Puppetry Guild presents several short puppet shows for children to enjoy. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Sep 23 • 2012 Houston Texans Running of the Bulls 5K Run/Walk • 8:00am • The 5K run/walk and TORO’s Kids 1K presented by Aramark will both finish on the floor of Reliant Stadium as fans will run through the Texans bull tunnel just like their favorite Texans players do on gameday. • Reliant Park • houstontexans.com

Sep 23 • Lil’ Shrimps Parade • 1:00pm • Catch beads from participating floats as they roll down Strand and Mechanic Street and enjoy the tunes of the Ball High School Marching Band! • Galveston Island • yagaspresents.com/shrimpfestival



Sep 24 - 28 • Hansel & Gretel • 11:00am • Hansel & Gretel is one of the most popular fairy tales around, and the lush score of the opera has been a holiday favorite for years • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com

Sep 25 - 30 • Disney’s Beauty and the Beast • The smash hit Broadway musical, is based on the Academy Award winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. Performances are Tues-Thurs 7:30pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm and Sun 1pm & 6:30pm • The Hobby Center • thehobbycenter.org

Sep 25 • Tremendous Tuesday: Game Day • 4:30pm • An after-school program for children 5-12 years who enjoy playing various board games. Bring a friend or come make new friends. Join in the fun! • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610


Sep 25 • Science Guy Family Night • 6:00pm-8:00pm • Chick-fil-A 249 & Jones Rd. • cfarestaurant.com/249atjonesroad • 281-374-6690

Sep 27 • Build It! • 10:30am • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Sep 28 - 30 • Re/Max Ballunar Liftoff Festival • Summer’s greatest outdoor, educational family event. FREE onsite parking, $10-per-vehicle entry and Saturday’s Public Safety Event & NASA Open House are all presented in a carnival atmosphere with food, fun and musical entertainment celebrating mankind’s fascination with flight! • NASA/Johnson Space Center • ballunarfestival.com

Sep 28 • Parents Night Out • 6:00pm • Bring a sack dinner to eat. Registration deadline is Sept. 25. Fee: $15/child; $25/2 children; $30/3 children • Bear Creek United Methodist Church • bearcreekumc.org • 281-463-2330

Sep 29 • Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Children’s Festival • One of the most popular holidays for Vietnamese and Asian families. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Sep 29 • Dewberry Farm Reopens • Dewberry Farm is all about making memories and enjoying good clean country fun. • Dewberry Farm • dewberryfarm.com

Sep 29 • Bugs, Brew & Barbecue • “Bugs, Brew & Barbecue” is coming to Tomball on September 29th with classic Volkswagen “bugs”, Texas craft beer from some of the state’s finest breweries, local barbecue and live music • Historic Tomball Depot Plaza • ci.tomball.tx.us • 281-351-5484

Sep 29 • The B.I.G. (Believe In Girls) Event-Celebrate 100! • 10:00am-4:00pm • Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council invites you to an exciting event to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts with our girl and adult membership and the community. Take part in an all-day celebration that promotes everything that is cool about being a girl. • $15 • George R Brown Convention Center • gssjc.org/100th/the-big-event.cfm

Kayak Boat Rides on Kinder Lake • 11:00am-5:00pm • Each kayak will be piloted by one of our professional guides. Children must be signed in by a parent or guardian, no

exceptions. Parents, you don’t have to ride if you do not want to. Our kayaks will take up to two children or one adult and one child at a time for a total of three people including the guide. NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Just show up and have fun. Every Sat & Sun in Sept except 2nd. • $5 • Discovery Green in Downtown Houston, Waterside Landing • discoverygreen.com • 713-400-7336

MONDAY

Baby Bounce • 10:30am • 0-15 months. • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Lapsit • 2:00pm • 0-15 months. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Teen Program • 4:00pm • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Preschool Storytime • 7:00pm • 3-6 yrs. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

TUESDAY

Preschool Storytime • 10:30am • 3-5 yrs. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Toddler Time • 10:30am • 16 months - 3 yrs. • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Toddler Tuesdays • 10:30am • Discovery Green in Downtown Houston • discoverygreen.com • 713-400-7336

Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Read books, sing songs, do a craft project.. Pick up a ticket at the desk. Tickets are issued beginning 30 minutes in advanced. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Preschool Storytime • 11:00am & 2:00pm • 3-6 yrs. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Infant Storytime • 11:15am • 0-18 months • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Quilting Bee • 1:00pm • Be at the Bee! The Library Quilting Bee that is. Bring your projects, machines, looms, material stash, etc. and quilt til you wilt! • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Kid’s Korner Story Time • 5:00pm • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

WEDNESDAY

Toddler Time • 9:30am • 16 mths-3 yrs. • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Toddler Time • 10:00am • 15 mths-3 yrs. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Toddler Storytime • 10:30am & 11am • 18 months - 3 yrs. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

Preschool Storytime • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs. • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Preschool Storytime • 11:00am• 3-6 yrs. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Stress Free Computer Class • 12:00pm • The perfect class for adults to come and learn more about computers. Topics vary from week to week, so pick up a schedule at the library. No experience required. And as with all library programs, they are free to the public! Registration is NOT required. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

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Bilingual Storytime • 1:30pm • This Bilingual storytime (English/Spanish) is recommended for preschool aged children. It consists of age appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays and occasional crafts. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Baby Book Time • 2:00pm • Free tickets required and will be distributed beginning 30 min. before. • 0-18 months. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Tweeners • 5:00pm • Middle School aged Children • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

THURSDAY

Sit & Stitch • 10:00am • Join us every Thursday for a Sit & Stitch Session. Bring your knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, quilting or other crafty projects. Share them with others, pick up new skills and

meet some new friends! The group will meet in the periodical reading area inside the library! • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Sit & Stitch • 10:00am • Please join our “Sit and Stitch” group to share needlework and conversation every Thursday from 10:00am-12:00pm in the 1st floor meeting room. For further information call 832-559-4200. • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Preschool Storytime • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs. • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Toddler Time • 10:30am • Stories, songs, and fingerplays. • Northwest Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-890-2665

Toddler Time • 11:00am • Features age appropriate stories. • 15 mths-3 yrs. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Open Play • 11:00am- 1:00pm • Parent participation is required.

Please feel free to bring your lunch or snack to enjoy in our lobby. • $5/child • Walking - 5 yrs. • K2 Academy of Kids Sports • k2academy.com • 281-655-7272

Bear Creek Knitting Club • 4:00pm • Share ideas, learn new knitting techniques or teach someone else a new knitting skill. Bring your needles and yarn. • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

AfterSchool Storytime • 4:30pm • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

Spanish Storytime • 6:30pm • All ages • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

FRIDAY

Open Play • 11:00am- 1:00pm • Parent participation is required. Please feel free to bring your lunch or snack to enjoy in our lobby. • $5/child • Walking - 5 yrs. • K2 Academy of Kids Sports • k2academy.com • 281-655-7272

Knowledge Exchange: Knit & Crochet Group • 2:30pm • All ages are welcome to this knitting, crocheting, and conversation group. Bring your own projects or use our yarn to make lap blankets for veterans and chemo caps for M.D. Anderson patients. Please arrive before 4:00pm if you want assistance learning to knit or crochet. Please bring your own hook or needles. • Barbara Bush @Cypress Creek Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-376-4610

SATURDAY

Pokémon League • 1:30pm • Learn about and play the Pokémon trading card game. • All ages • Tomball College & Community Library • hcpl.net • 832-559-4200

Saturday @ the Movies • 2:00pm • Enjoy an action packed film with big sound and big screen; a deal that can’t be beat!! • Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek • hcpl.net • 281-550-0885

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