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January 1 – 14

January 3

January 8, 22 & 29

Houston Zoo Lights 6pm-10pm; Sip hot chocolate as you stroll through the beautiful Houston Zoo grounds and take in the sights and sounds of the season - “ including more than two million lights! Fifteen miles of earth-friendly LED lighting illuminate our ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to light your way.; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org/zoolights; 713-533-6500

FREE Family Craft 6:30pm; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; bcls.lib.tx.us

FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995

January 4, 11 & 18

FREE Baby Bounce 10:45am; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; bcls.lib.tx.us

January 1 – 7 Holiday Attractions at Moody Gardens Eight Holiday Attractions, One Venue - Ice Land, Festival of Lights, Cirque Joyeux Noel, 3D Films, Rudolph 4D, Ice Skating, Arctic Slide, Train Rides, plus live entertainment, great food, group rates, hotel packages, free parking and more.; Moody Gardens Galveston; moodygardens.com; 800-582-4673 The Mystery of the Christmas Star 11:00am-2:00pm; Journey back over 2000 years to Bethlehem as we seek to discover a scientific explanation for the star the wise captivate audiences of all ages.; Houston Museum of Natural Science; hmns.org; 713-639-4629

January 1 – 3 Rockin’ New Year WonderWeek Splatter Paint Party, Environmental Resolutions, Prosperous Peas!, The World is Waiting for You, Let it Snow, A Buzzin’ New Year Noisemaker, New Year’s Wishing Wand, New Year, New You Crown, New Year’s Bingo and Robot Arm.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138

January 1 – 2 Magical Winter Lights 5:00pm; The 50-day festival is one of the largest holiday lighting events in Houston, and the largest lantern festival of its kind to take place again in the U.S. Sun-Thurs 5pm-10pm and Fri & Sat 5pm11pm; The Gulf Greyhound Park; magicalwinterlights.com

January 2, 23 & 30 FREE Family Story Time 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580

FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green 7:00pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336

January 4 FREE Crafts for Kids 4:00pm; Snowmen craft; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596

January 5 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members; $40 Non-Members; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042

January 6, 13 & 20 Skate with Story Book Stars 5:00pm; Your Story book stars will be on hand to skate with kids. Bring your camera for pictures!; $14; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336

January 6 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9:00am; Build memories in our hands-on workshop where you and your child can put together a wooden block calendar to kick off the new year. Useful year-round, the block calendar is perfect for a tabletop display. Once the calendar construction is complete, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com FREE Doggy Reading Time 10:30am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE What Do You Do With a Chance? Story Time 11:00am; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561 FREE Creative Tweens 11:00am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300

January 3 & 17

FREE Manga Mania 2:00pm; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580

FREE STEM Camp 4:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995

FREE Anime Club 3:00pm; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580

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January 8 & 22 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Arts and Crafts/Cooking 11:00am; Open to persons with developmental disabilities.

Create a piece of art you can be proud to show off or even give away as a gift! Participants will also participate in a cooking class, in which they will go over basics of cooking such as measuring, mixing, prepping, baking and many other things.

Each participant will take home a cookbook of the items they cooked. Participants must RSVP by the Friday before class to acerda@pearlandtx.gov or 281-412-8904.; Westside Event Center; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8900

January 8 FREE STEM Camp 10:30am; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 Cheap Skate Night 5:00pm; Glide around The ICE for just $8.00 per person.

Includes tax and skate rental.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336

January 9 – 14 The Color Purple: The Musical Hobby Center; hobby. centerhouston.net

January 9 FREE Para los Ninos 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12:00pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 FREE STEM Camp 4:00pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596

January 10, 17, 24 & 31 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Power Hour 1:00pm; Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Join us for an hour-long fitness session.

RSVP to acerda@pearlandtx. gov by the Tuesday before class.; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931

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FUN -TIME CALENDAR January 10 & 24 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Paralympic Archery 2:00pm; Open to all persons with a physical disability. Bring your own bow if you have one, however, one will be provided for you if needed. You must RSVP by the Tuesday before the class to acerda@pearlandtx.gov.; Bass Pro Shop, Pearland; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931

January 10 FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995

January 11, 18 & 25 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Bowling 1:00pm; Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. Open to all skill levels. RSVP to acerda@ pearlandtx.gov; Alvin Bowling Center; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Basketball 6:00pm; Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Learn basic basketball skills. Open to all skill levels. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. No registration required.; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Wheelchair Basketball/Football 7:00pm; Open to all persons with physical disabilities who are independent in their wheelchairs.

Choose which sport to play. No registration required.; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931

January 11 FREE Pajama Night 7:00pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300

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Bumper Jacksons 7:30pm-9:00pm; Hailing from Washington, DC, the six members of Bumper Jacksons combine Appalachian folk, New Orleans jazz, and Texas swing to create powerful music. Unafraid to create new sounds from old styles, the Bumper Jacksons boldly paying homage to treasured American music traditions while using their own unique, DIY flavor.

Bursting at the seams with some of the richest threads of vintage Americana, Bumper Jacksons create a party where

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everyone’s invited, and the dance floor never sleeps.; Age: 10+; Adult $20, Student $13; UHCL Bayou Theater; uhcl.edu/bayou-theater/events-tickets; 281-283-2065

January 12, 19 & 26 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Water Exercises 11:00am; An interactive and fun water class with simple water exercises and stretches. Participants must be comfortable in the water. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience.

Must RSVP by Thurs. before class to acerda@pearlandtx.gov.; Age: 8 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931

January 13 Dance 3 Join us for an exciting performance that is sure to become a tradition!

Three Houston-based pre-professional dance companies come together to create DANCE 3 a unique and diverse dance program showcasing three emerging companies and their distinctive dance styles.; Main Street Theater - MATCH; amyblakedance.com; 281-482-0600 FREE GrandKids and Me 11:00am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Paddington Story Time 11:00am; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561 FREE 12th Annual MLK Youth Parade Midtown Houston 12:00pm; San Jacinto St. @ Elgin St., Houston; mlkgrandeparade.org; 713-953-1633 FREE Weekend Movie and Activity 4:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 The Official Blues Brothers Revue 8:00pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894

January 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Peace March Celebration Join the Children’s Museum of Houston in honoring civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his legacy. Sing African American spirituals. Listen to uplifting, winning words by Gardere’s oratory speech winner. March down Kid’s Hall in celebration of civil rights during our peace rally. Listen to “I Have a Dream”, the speech that changed the course of history.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138

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FUN -TIME CALENDAR January 15

January 26

FREE 24th Annual MLK Grande Parade Midtown Houston 10:00am; San Jacinto St. @ Elgin St., Houston; mlkgrandeparade.org; 713-953-1633

German Cornejo’s Tango Fire 8:00pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894

January 18 Pete the Cat 10:00am; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894

January 19 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members; $40 NonMembers; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042

January 20 Hang Loose With Moana Make waves while you hang loose with Moana and immerse yourself in island life, culture and adventure during a fan celebration. Get your groove on with hula dancers performing traditional Polynesian dances. Illustrate some of the most popular characters from the movie with the guidance of artist Christian Navarrete and bring your camera to snap a pic with the fierce ocean voyager, Moana.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE You! Story Time 11:00am; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561 FREE Origami 11:00am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Teen Scene Program 2:00pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Retro Games 2:00pm; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580

January 23 - February 18 Holes Main Street Theater - MATCH; mainstreettheater.com; 713-524-6706

January 23 FREE Family Story Time 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Teen Activity 6:00pm; Crazy games such as Dixit and “the most backed Kickstarter ever” game Exploding Kittens.; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596

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January 27 Frakenstein’s 200th Birthday Join us for an action-packed day full spooky stories and monstrous ghouls, as we celebrate the 200year anniversary of Mary Shelly’s “Frankenstein”. Make sure you come dressed in your most spook-tacular outfit as you won’t want to miss this positively shocking celebration.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Dawson Winter Dash & Family Fun Run 8:00am; Supports the Dawson High School Eagle Band and Catalyst Color Guard. Register online at thedriven. net.; Turner High School, 4717 Bailey Rd., Pearland; pearlandparks.com WinterFest 10:00am-5:00pm; Fun day of playing in the snow, rides, food, games and live entertainment, inflatables, petting zoo and more. Ages 3-15 $10, 16 & up $5, 2 & under free.; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 FREE Fancy Nancy: Oodles of Kittens Story Time 11:00am; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561 FREE Morning Movie - Despicable Me 11:00am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Family Fun Day 11:30am; Snow Day themed crafts and activities.; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596

January 29 Home School Day The Children’s Museum of Houston will be open exclusively for home school families during Home School Day to have unlimited access to all 14-galleries of non-stop, actionpacked fun, explore our STEM-based educational programming and delve into an exhilarating celebration! Preregistration is required.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138

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January 30 - February 4

FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995

School of Rock - The Musical Hobby Center; hobby.centerhouston.net

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Ongoing Events FREE Weekly Story Times

WEDNESDAYS

TUESDAYS

FREE Mini Moo Playgroup

Baby Bounce

9:30am; Chick-fil-A Pearland;

* Please contact library for details as some require advanced tickets.

Alvin Branch Library;

10:15am; Pearland Westside

cfapearland.com;

Branch Library

713-436-6700

Toddler Story Time

THURSDAYS

10:45am; Pearland Branch

FREE Mini Musicians

Manvel Branch Library;

Library

10:30am; Manvel Branch

bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596

WEDNESDAYS

Library

Parker Williams Branch Library;

FREE Family Night at

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Children’s Museum of

Pearland Branch Library;

Kidz Korner Story Time 9:15am; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium Toddler Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library Preschool Story Time

Houston 5pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138

bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580

temporary location-Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us;

FRIDAYS

713-436-0995

FREE Mini Moo Playgroup

Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals

9:30am; Chick-fil-A East

TexasRoadhouse

Pearland; cfarestaurant.com/

Mondays; Kid’s meal $1.99 all

eastpearland; 281-992-9600

day; 2526 Smith Ranch Road

Neighborhood Library

SATURDAYS

Casa Ole

THURSDAYS

FREE Adaptive Recreation:

Preschool Story Time

Yoga

10:15am; Pearland Westside

10am; Learn Classical Hatha

Branch Library

Yoga, mastery of breath and

Tuesdays; All day kids eat free;

Toddler Time

much more. Please RSVP to

9415 Broadway

10:30am; Parker Williams

lissa.giacco@txh.nmss.org or

Denny’s

Branch Library

call 281-526-8967x2.; 10 yrs

Tuesdays & Saturdays; 4pm-

Preschool Story Time

& up; Westside Event Center;

10:45am; 3-5 yrs; Pearland

pearlandparks.com;

Branch Library

281-412-8900

Toddler Time

FREE Crafts for Kids

& under eat free; Town Center

12:30pm; Alvin Branch Library

11am-3pm; Lakeshore Learning;

Luby’s

lakeshorelearning.com;

Wednesdays after 4pm &

281-461-6263

Saturdays All Day; Kids eat free

10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library; Manvel Branch Library; Alvin Branch Library Toddler Story Time 10:30am; Bracewell

Other Weekly Events

TUESDAYS FREE Girls Who Code 4:30pm; Explore coding in a fun

FREE Vietnamese Learning Program

Mondays; $ .99 kid’s meal for kids 12 yrs & under; 3100 Broadway Cafe’ Taraiz

10pm kids eat free; 11221 Broadway Stadia Sports Grill Wednesdays; All day Kids 12 yrs

Firehouse Subs Sundays; Kids eat free. No coupon required; near Home

and friendly way! No experience

9am, 10am, 11:15am &

necessary!; Pearland Westside

2:30pm; Registration required.;

Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us;

Parker Williams Branch Library;

Sundays; All Day - one free kid’s

713-436-0995

hcpl.net; 281-484-2036

plate for each $8 spent

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