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November 2012
confirm times and requirements. Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm Nov 2 - 3 • 39th Annual Gift Alley • Unique gifts, silent auction, activities for the whole family, over 100 vendors, kids activities, and food from the Sugar Plum Tea Room featuring soups, sandwiches and desserts. Hours: Fri 10am-6pm & Sat 10am-5pm. • First United Methodist Church Pearland • fumcpearland.org • 281-485-1466 Nov 2 • Preschool Play Day • 10:00am • Join us for a fun time playing with your friends, making a craft, storytime and enjoying a special snack. • Second Baptist Church South Campus • second.org/south • 713-365-6001
Nov 3 - 6 • Election Day Bash • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Nov 3 • 3rd Annual Community Garage Sale • 8:00am • Pearland Parks and Recreation is partnering with the 100 Club of Pearland to host the Garage Sale. Clothes, baby items, furniture, art and more can be found during the city-wide sale. Booth space is available for $30. • Pearland ISD Administration Building, 1928 North Main • pearlandparks.com Nov 3 • Free Hands-On Workshop • 9:00am • Kids will learn to build a craft while learning tool safety. • Age: 5-12 yrs • At your local Home Depot • homedepot.com
Nov 2 • Parents’ Survival Night • 6:30pm • Open to both members and non-members. Please call to inquire about availability. Members $25; Non-Members $30 • The Little Gym Friendswood • tglfriendswoodtx.com • 281-482-4242
Nov 3 • Silly Stitch Christmas Open House • 10:00am-3:00pm • We will have all of our Christmas items out and ready for you to browse. We will also have a special appearance by Santa! Santa will arrive at noon • Age: any...pets welcome • Silly Stitch • sillystitch.com • 409-502-0334
Nov 3 & 10 • Snow White • Show times are 11am and 1:30pm. • $8/person • Pearland Theatre Guild • pearlandtheatreguild.com
Nov 3 • Family Story Time • 10:45am • Age: All Ages • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Nov 3 • Free Crafts for KidsColors of Fall Wreath • 11:00am3:00pm • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263
Nov 5 • Tween Brown Bag Lunch Bunch • 12:00pm • Discussing The Ghost of Crutchfield Hall by Mary Downing Hahn. • Age: 9-12 yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
Nov 3 • International Nov 6 • First Free Games Day • Tuesday to the Houston 11:00am-2:00pm • Zoo • The Houston Zoo Find even more Board and Video offers free admission family friendly Games. • Age: to our guests on the All Ages • Free first Tuesday of every events at month from 2 p.m. • Pearland Branch until closing. • Houston Library • bcls.lib.tx.us Zoo • houstonzoo.org • • 281-652-1677 713-533-6500 Nov 4 • Target Free Nov 6 • Nature Night • 6:00pm • Whooping Crane First Sunday at the presentation for families by Texas Children’s Museum of Houston Master Naturalists. • Age: All Ages • 12:00pm-6:00pm • cmhouston.org • Free • Pearland Branch Library • • 713-522-1138 bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
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Nov 5 & 19 • Baby Bounce • 10:30am • Songs and rhymes for babies and their caregivers. • Age: 0-18 months • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Nov 5 • Preschool Music Time • 10:30am-11:00am • Age: 3 yrs & up • FREE • Westside Event Center • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900
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Nov 7 • WOW! Women of Worth • 10:30am-1:00pm • Share in a time of inspiration and fellowship with women of all ages as we celebrate our worth in Jesus Christ. Join us for a time of devotion, pot-luck lunch and make an optional craft (approx $6). Free childcare with reservations. Register at fbcfonthe.net/event-registration or 281-482-7573. • First Baptist Church of Friendswood
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The Fun-Time Calendar Nov 7 • Ribbon Cutting Silly Stitch • 11:00am-12:00pm • Ribbon Cutting • Silly Stitch • 409-502-0334 Nov 7 • Thanksgiving Crafts • 6:00pm • Age: 3-9 yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Nov 8 & 15 • Chick-fil-A Free Breakfast Thursday • 6:00am • Receive one FREE Chick-nMinis (3 count) at participating Houston area Chick-fil-A restaurants. • Participating Houston Area Chick-fil-A’s Nov 8 • Pajama Story Time • 6:30pm • Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 Nov 8 • Mamma Mia! Mom’s Night Out”Celebrate Good Time!” • 7:00pm • Join us for a fun time playing with your friends, making a craft, storytime and enjoying a special snack. • $10 per evening (includes project materials) • Second Baptist Church South Campus • second.org/south • 713-365-6001 Nov 8 • Pajama Story Time • 7:00pm • Come in your PJ’s and enjoy a good book. • Age: All Ages • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Nov 9 - 11 • Stuart Little • Showtimes: Fri 7pm; Sat 3:30pm & 7pm; Sun 3:30pm. Cost: $12/ adults; $6/kids & students; $8/seniors (65+). • Kids Backporch Productions • kidsbackporchproductions.org • 281-412-5350
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Nov 10 • Kidz Nite Out • 7:00pm • Night full of games, contests, crafts and all your favorite high energy entertainment...not to mention meeting up with friends and just hanging out. Dinner will be served to each registrant. *Kids must be pottytrained. No exceptions. Pull-ups are not considered potty-trained. • Age: 3-11 yrs • $18/members; $24/ non-members • The Recreation Center & Natatorium • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900
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Nov 16 - 18 • Snow White, The Untold • $10 • Purple Box Theater, 1309 W. Parkwood, Friendswood • thepurpleboxtheater.com • 818-642-4665 Nov 16 • Parents’ Survival Night • 7:00pm • Fun for the kids while the Parents go out. Please call to register. $25 members, non-members $35 • The Little Gym Pearland • tlgpearlandtx.com • 713-340-0042
Nov 12 & 26 • Rattle and Rhyme • 10:10am • Age: 0-18 months • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Nov 17 - 18 • Market Days • Stay in the Heart of the FUN and enjoy 2 days of shopping. Sat 9am-5pm & Sun 11am-4pm • Brazoria County Fairgrounds • angleton.tx.us • 979-849-4364
Nov 12 & 26 • Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Age: 3-6 yrs • Free • Pearland Westside Library, 2150 Country Place Pkwy., Pearland • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600
Nov 17 - 18 • Houston Via Colori Street Painting Festival • Hermann Square at City Hall • centerhearingandspeech.org
Nov 13 • Eagle Fest at Dawson High School • 6:00pm-9:00pm • Spaghetti Dinner, Silent Auction, and Guest Speaker. Proceeds support the Dawson Football program and the scholarship fund for our senior football players. We are looking for donations for our silent auction. The DFBC is a 501c3 organization, so all donations are tax deductible. For more information please contact Shannon_Trahan@yahoo.com or call 281-413-6356 • 2050 Cullen Blvd. Pearland
Nov 17 • Walk MS Kemah • Benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880 Nov 17 • 5K Run, Walk, Roll • 8:30am • Join us for a pre-turkey 5k to get ready for the holiday season. Must register 7 days in advance. Don’t forget to bring the kids out early for the 1K Fun Run. $10/resident/$20 non-resident Age 12 yrs & up. $5/resident/$10 non-resident Ages 4-11 yrs. • Independence Park • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900
Nov 14 • Thanksgiving Craft • 4:30pm • Age: 5+ yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Nov 17 • Build and Grow-North’s Sleigh • 10:00am • Free • At your local Lowes Store • lowesbuildandgrow.com
Nov 14 • Teen Advisory Counsel Meeting • 7:00pm • Age: 7-12th Grades • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
Nov 17 • Free Crafts for Kids-Thanksgiving Turkey Collage • 11:00am-3:00pm •• Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263
Nov 15 - 18 • Seasons of Sharing-Ramadan • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138
Nov 19 • Thanksgiving Crafts • 2:00pm • Age: 3-9 yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
Nov 15 • Fall Crafts • 3:30pm • Age: 5+ yrs • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596
Nov 20 • Family Movie • 2:00pm • Popcorn and Lemonade provided. Call for title. • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
Nov 10 • Free Crafts for Kids-Flying Fun Airplane Craft • 11:00am-3:00pm • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263
Nov 15 • Divinity Med Spa & Wellness Holiday Open House • 5:00pm-8:00pm • Food, fun, raffles and more. Come demo all our services, including BBL photo facials and laser hair removal. • Divinity Med Spa & Wellness, 400 W. Parkwood Ste 116 • divinitymedspa.com • 281-993-4999
Nov 10 • 11th Annual Festival of Lights Grand Opening • 4:00pm • $6.95 • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673
Nov 15 • Thanksgiving Crafts • 6:00pm • Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300
Nov 20 • NBA Fit/WNBA Fit Dribble, Dish & Swish • 4:00pm-7:00pm • Intended to encourage youth participation and emphasize both fitness elements and basketball competition. Since there is no registration fee, every boy and girl, 7 to 12 years of age, may qualify to compete in three levels of competition while emphasizing the core of basketball skills and focusing on fitness. • Stevenson Park, 1000 S. Friendswood Dr. • ci.friendswood.tx.us • 281-996-3220
Nov 9 • Parents Night Out • 6:30pm • Price includes: Jump time, pizza, drinks, fun activities & childcare! Fee: $20 for first child/$18 per sibling • JumpNJungle Webster • jumpnjungle.com • 281-557-0700 Nov 10 • Bass Pro Shops Kid Fish Fest • 9:00am • Come get caught fishin’! Poles provided while supplies last or bring your own! Casting contest, educational booths, product demos and more! • Age: 3-16 yrs • Free • Bass Pro Shop, Pearland • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900
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The Fun-Time Calendar Nov 21 • Tween Program-Decorate Cupcakes • 4:30pm • Age: 8-10 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Nov 22 • 63rd Annual Holiday Parade presented by H-E-B • 9:00am • Downtown Houston • holidayparade2012.eventbrite.com Nov 22 • 27th Annual Uptown Houston Holiday Lighting • 4:00pm • Free • Post Oak at Westheimer Blvd • uptown-houston.com • 713-621-2504
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Nov 28 • Teen Craft • 7:00pm • Paper crafts. • Age: 7-12th Grades • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Nov 29 - Dec 20 • Santa’s Mailboxes • 10:00am-8:00pm • City of Alvin is sending letter to the big man himself. Your child can drop off their letter to the Alvin HEB & Kroger stores. • Age: all children ages • free! • City of Alvin • alvin-tx.gov • 281-388-4299
Nov 23 - 25 • Home for the Holidays Gift Market • The Market is open Nov 23 from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., Nov 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Nov 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is just $5.00. • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673
Nov 29 • Tween Event • 4:00pm • Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300
Nov 23 • Parents Night Out • 6:30pm • Price includes: Jump time, pizza, drinks, fun activities & childcare! Fee: $20 for first child/$18 per sibling • JumpNJungle Webster • jumpnjungle.com • 281-557-0700
Nov 30 - Dec 1 • 43rd Annual Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon • 9:30am • 60 Vendors featuring handmade gifts and crafts, jewelry, pottery, clothing, painted woods & florals. Luncheon served 11am-2pm • Mary Queen Catholic Church • maryqueencatholicchurch.org • 281-482-1391
Nov 24 • Nutcracker Vignette • A holiday tradition performed by the Bay Area Houston Ballet Theatre. • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880 Nov 24 • Free Crafts for Kids-I’m Sleeping Door Hanger • 11:00am-3:00pm • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263 Nov 26 • PJ Story Time • 6:00pm • Family bedtime stories, wear your pjs! • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
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Nov 29 • Board Games and Caramel Apples • 6:00pm • Age: 12+ yrs • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596
Nov 30 - Dec 2 • City of Pearland Hometown Christmas Festival & Tree Lighting Ceremony • Celebrate the Christmas season all weekend long with these activities, Tree Lighting (Nov 30 @ 7pm), Breakfast with Santa, Outdoor movie, Carriage Rides, Live entertainment, and Gift market. Hours: Fri 7pm10pm, Sat Noon-8pm, Sun Noon-6pm • Pearland Town Center • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900
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Nov 30 - Dec 9 • Neighborhood Noel • Showtimes: Fri & Sat 8pm and Sun 3pm • Purple Box Theater, 1309 W. Parkwood, Friendswood • thepurpleboxtheater.com • 818-642-4665 Nov 30 • Parents Night Out • 6:00pm9:00pm • Drop your kids off for 3 hrs of non-stop fun! Dinner included. • Great Play Sugar Land • greatplay.com/sugarland • 281-277-0475
Ongoing Nov 10 - Dec 24 • A Classic Christmas at Bass Pro Shop • Enjoy the Magic of Christmas inside every Bass pro Shops store! Photos with Santa, games, crafts and activities everyday starting November 10th. • Free • Bass Pro Shop, Pearland • basspro.com • 713-770-5100 Nov 16 - Jan 5 • Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens • Enjoy more than 1 million lights within 100 sound-enhanced animated light displays and nightly live entertainment. In addition, you can skate around on the areas only outdoor ice skating rink, take pictures with Santa or watch holiday films in the MG 3D, 4D Special FX or Ridefilm theaters. Admission $6.95 Open Fri & Sat 6pm-10pm Nov 16-24; Open Thurs-Sat Nov 29-Dec 14; Open daily Dec 15-Jan 5; New this year: SNOW TUBING! Dates: Open Saturdays, Nov 10-Dec 15 and daily Dec 22-Jan 5 Hours: Noon-10pm Admission: $12.00 • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673
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Nov 15 - Mar 24 • Remember Your First Car? Vintage Pedal Car Collection • An exclusive installation of more than 100 children’s pedal cars on display. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138
Toddler Story Time • 10:30am • 18-36 months. • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
Nov 23 - Jan 5 • Zoo Lights at the Houston Zoo • The Zoo will reopen for Zoo Lights at 6pm, with the last ticket sold at 9pm, and the event ending at 10pm. $8 members, $10 non-members No Zoo Lights on Dec 24th. • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500
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Open Play • 10am-2pm • Every Tuesday thru Friday Jump N Jungle is the place to take the kids. Don’t forget socks, you have to wear them to play • JumpNJungle Webster • jumpnjungle.com • 281-557-0700
TUESDAY Toddlertime • 10:10am • 3 & under • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Preschool Storytime • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Toddlertime • 10:10am • 3 & under • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs. • Alvin Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300
THURSDAY Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs. • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Toddler Time • 10:30am • Books, fingerplays, songs, and movement. • 1-3 yrs. • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Story Time • 11:30am • Barnes & Noble Pearland, 11200 Broadway • barnesandnoble.com • 713-436-1561 Family Night • 5:00pm- 8:00pm
Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs. • Manvel Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596
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FRIDAY Toddlertime • 10:10am • 3 & under • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
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Preschool Storytime • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Young Adult Program • 4:30pm5:30pm • Age: 11-18 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
SATURDAY Pearland Old Townsite Farmer’s Market • 8:00am • The 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. • Zychlinski Park • pearlandoldtownsitefarmersmarket.com Harborside Express Train Rides • 11:00am- 2:00pm • $4 with admission • Galveston Railroad Museum • 2602 Santa Fe Place • Galveston • galvestonrrmuseum.com • 409-765-5700 Story Time • 11:30am • Barnes & Noble Pearland, 11200 Broadway • barnesandnoble.com • 713-436-1561
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