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July 30: Spend time with family
Houston Family Magazine is hosting Houston Family FunFest. Each tent will have an activity. There are many things to do, including games, face painting and food trucks. There will also be live music and onstage performers, such as dancers, cheerleaders and martial arts. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Sugar Land Town Square, 2711 Plaza Drive, Sugar Land. 713-266-1885. www.houstonfamilymagazine.com/fun-fest-houston-family
July 1: Celebrate freedom
Cheeky Monkeys is hosting a Fourth of July event. There will be face painting, an arts and crafts garden, and a popcorn station throughout the event. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $14.99 (two hours). 2601 Town Center Blvd. N., Sugar Land. 281-302-6765. www.cheekymonkeys.us/
July 13-15: Dance it out
Dance Du Coeur will have three days of dance. Instruction includes flexibility training, hip-hop, jazz and ballet for ages 12-18. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $265. Dance Du Coeur, 19875 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land. 281-565-0005. www.sugarlanddance.com/jump-start-drill-team-intensive
July 14: Get fit
Local businesses will display products, ideas and services at Fort Bend Health & Wellness Expo that benefit the health care community in Fort Bend County. 4-7 p.m. Free. Memorial Hermann, 175000 W. Grand Parkway S., Sugar Land. 281-566-2158. https://fortbendchamber.com
July 15: Sing a song
Sugar Land Sing-A-Long Karaoke gives people the chance to sing on a stage. Local restaurant Jupiter will be in the plaza serving beer and wine. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5 (drinks). Sugar Land Town Square, 15958 City Walk, Sugar Land. 281-242-2000. www.sugarlandtownsquare.com
July 15: Who let the dogs out?
Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center will have a meet and greet with the "Paw Patrol" cast. There will also be therapy dogs from Faithful Paws. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (meet and greet). 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (therapy dogs). $15. Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, 198 Kempner St., Sugar Land. 832-742-2800. www.cmhouston.org/events/dog-days-of-summer
July 17: Go on an adult play date
Fantasy Playdates is hosting a popsicles and giggles event for women who need time with their friends. There will be a lip sync challenge, an adult water slide and line dancing. 4-7 p.m. $35. Kitty Hollow Park, 9555 Hwy. 6, Missouri City. 832-552-6535. www.fantasyplaydates.com
July 22: Watch a movie
Magical Movie Night will celebrate National Park and Recreation Month. This year there will be a magic show followed by a showing of Disney's "Encanto." 6-9 p.m. Free. Oyster Creek Park, 4033 Hwy. 6, Sugar Land. 281-275-2885. www.sugarlandtx.gov/2170/parks-recreation-movie-night
Aug. 6: Attend a concert
Rapper Kodak Black is coming to Sugar Land at the Smart Financial Centre. 7:30-10:30 p.m. $74.99-$209.99. Smart Financial Centre, 18111 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land. 281-207-6278. www.smartfinancialcentre.net