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February 2013
Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements. Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements. Feb 1 - 28 • Remember Your First Car? Vintage Pedal Car Collection • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Feb 1 - 17 • “A Raisin in the Sun” • Performances: Fri & Sat 8pm, Buy One Get One Free Thurs. Feb. 14 at 7:30pm, Sun Matinees Feb. 3, 10, 17 at 3pm. • Pearland Theater • pearlandtheatreguild.com Feb 1 - 10 • Mardi Gras Galveston • Check the website for the information on all the activities going on the first and second weekend in February. Numerous parades, live entertainment, 5K fun run and lots more. • Galveston • mardigrasgalveston.com Feb 1 • Preschool Play Date • 10:00am • Preschoolers listen to a story, do a small craft and have a snack while Moms visit with each other and watch their little one play. Come and join the fun! Contact Sharon at sduff@second.org for more information. • Second Baptist Church South Campus • second.org/south • 713-365-6001 Feb 1 • Parents’ Survival Night • 6:30pm • Open to both The Little Gym members and non-members. Register online or call. $25/members,
$30/non-members • The Little Gym of Friendswood • tlgfriendswoodtx.com • 281-482-4242 Feb 2 • Lunar New Year Bash • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Feb 2 • 11th Annual Galloway Gallop Mardi Gras Fun Run • Run begins at 8 am with a certified 10K and 5K race, followed by a Kid K dash at 9 am. This run benefits The Galloway School. The entry fee is $20 for the 5K and 10K runs or $15 for the Kid K and includes a colorful Galloway Gallop fun run t-shirt and a race packet. After Jan 21 2013, fees increase to $25 and $20 respectively. • Kemah Boardwalk • thegallowayschool.org • 281-338-9510 Feb 2 • Free Hands-On Workshop • 9:00am • Build a Valentine card holder! • Free • At your local Home Depot • homedepot.com Feb 2 • Kids Backporch Productions presents “A Little Princess” • 11:00am-11:30am • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Feb 2 • Monster Jam • 7:00pm • Monster Truck show. • Reliant Stadium • monsterjam.com Feb 4, 11 & 25 • Rattle and Rhyme • 10:10am • 0-18 months • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us Find even • 281-482-7135 Feb 4 • Baby Bounce • 10:30am • Songs, rhymes and a story. • 0-18 months • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
Feb 7 - 13 • Black History is American History • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138
Feb 7 - 10 • Sesame Street Live: “Can’t Stop Singing” • Showtimes: more Thurs 7pm, Fri 10:30am & 7pm, Sat 10:30, 2pm family friendly & 5:30pm and Sun 2pm & 5:30pm • Reliant events at Arena • reliantpark.com • 832-667-1400
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Feb 5 • First Free Tuesday to the Houston Zoo • 2:00pm-6:00pm • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500 Feb 6 • Black History Month Movie • 2:30pm • Join us for a movie celebrating Black History Month. This film is rated PG. Please contact the library for the exact title. • Free • Parker Williams Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Feb 6 • Valentine’s Day Craft • 6:00pm • Come make Valentine’s! • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
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Feb 7 • Valentine Craft • 4:00pm • Create a Valentine for someone special. All materials are provided. • Free • Parker Williams Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Feb 7 • Pajama Story Time • 7:00pm • Bedtime stories, juice and cookies provided. • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Feb 8 - 10 • “A Little Princess” • Showtimes: Fri & Sat 7pm, Sat 3:30pm and Sun 3:30pm • $6-$12 • Pearland Junior High South, 4719 Bailey Rd. • kidsbackporchproductions.org • 281-412-5350
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The Fun-Time Calendar Feb 8 - 10 • Mardi Gras Celebration • Family-friendly event with live Zydeco music and fun for all! • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880 Feb 9 & 23 • Pearland Old Townsite Farmer’s Market • 8:00am • The 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. • Zychlinski Park, 2243 Grand Blvd • pearlandoldtownsitefarmersmarket.com Feb 9 • Lowe’s Build and Grow • 10:00am • Wheel of Love • Free • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com Feb 9 • Family Story Time • 10:45am • All Ages • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Feb 9 • Story Time-The Perfect Hug • 11:00am • Free • Barnes & Noble Pearland, 11200 Broadway • barnesandnoble.com • 713-436-1561 Feb 9 • Budweiser Clydesdales in Kemah • 4:00pm-7:00pm • Kemah Boardwalk • kemah.net Feb 9 • Kidz Nite Out • 7:00pm • Night full of games, contests, crafts and all your favorite high energy entertainment. Dinner will be served to each registrant. *Kids must be potty-trained. No exceptions. Pull-ups are not considered potty-trained. Fee: $18/members; $24/ non-members • Age: 3 months-9 yrs • The Recreation Center & Natatorium • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900 Feb 10 • RCN All-Star Shootout • 1:00pm6:00pm • Test your competitive skills at the All-Star Shootout! Players will compete against each other in three competitions. • 7-14 yrs • $15/residents, $22/
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non-residents • The Recreation Center & Natatorium • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8915
Feb 14 • Pajama Story Time • 4:30pm • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300
Feb 11 & 25 • Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Pearland Westside Library, 2150 Country Place Pkwy., Pearland • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600
Feb 15 • Parent’s 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 of Pearland • tlgpearlandtx.com • 713-340-0042
Feb 11 • Love Bug Craft • 4:30pm-5:00pm • Let these cute little love bugs deliver your Valentine message this year. • 5-12 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Feb 12 • Para los Ninos Bilingual Story Time • 11:00am • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 Feb 13 • Home School Day: Aquarium Pyramid Day • 10:00am-2:00pm • Join us for Moody Gardens Home School Days. Discover the amazing world of rainforests and oceans as you participate in programs and exciting, hands-on activities. • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673 Feb 13 • Teen Advisory Council • 7:00pm • Come help plan events. • 7th-12th Grades • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Feb 14 - 20 • National Engineers Week • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Feb 14 • Valentine Crafts • 3:30pm • 5+ yrs • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596
Feb 16 • Youth Program • 11:00am-2:00pm • Doctor Who Roleplaying Game. Lunch included, bring a drink and snack to share. • 11-18 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Feb 18 • Sensory Friendly Event at the Children’s Museum • 10:00am-2:00pm • An opportunity for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders to explore the museum in their own way and in their own time! Doors will be closed to the general public. There will be no music. Sound reducing headphones will be available. Fresh Cafe will be closed so feel free to bring your own food. To register call 713-535-7238. • $5 • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org Feb 18 • Preschool Music Time • 10:30am • Children will be introduced to foundation of music while having fun singing and dancing to their favorite songs. • 3 yrs. & up • Free • Westside Event Center, 2150 Country Place Parkway • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900
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Feb 19 • Children’s Craft • 4:30pm • Pearland Westside Library, 2150 Country Place Pkwy., Pearland • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600
Feb 25 • Craft • 4:30pm-5:00pm • 5-12 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Feb 21 - 27 • Sum It Up • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138
Feb 25 • Bedtime Stories • 6:00pm • Come in your pj’s and listen to bedtime stories. • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
Feb 21 • Children’s Craft • 4:30pm • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 Feb 21 • Teen T-shirt Bags • 6:00pm • Bring a t-shirt to make a bag. • 12+ yrs • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Feb 23 • Family Story Time • 10:45am • All Ages • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Feb 23 • Amelia Bedelia Birthday Party • 11:00am-1:00pm • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Feb 24 • Chosen!...it’s a girl thing • 12:30pm-5:30pm • An exciting opportunity for girls (grades 5-8) together with their moms or a special mentor in their lives to explore issues like self-esteem, media influence, Facebook, fashions and more! Visit hope-lutheran.org to learn more. Tickets available on iTickets.com $15 advance/$20 at the door • early bird $12 (by Jan. 25, 2013) • Hope Lutheran Church • 281-482-7943 Feb 25 - Mar 17 • Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo • Visit website for full concert line-up and schedule. • Reliant Park • rodeohouston.com • 832-667-1000
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Feb 27 • Teen Duct Tape Art • 7:00pm • Come make something fun with Duct Tape. • 12-18 yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Feb 28 - Mar 8 • Seuss-ical Celebration • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Feb 28 • Teen Craft • 4:30pm • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300
Ongoing TUESDAY Toddlertime • 10:10am • 3 & under • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Toddler Story Time • 10:30am • 18-36 months. • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
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“No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Arts and Crafts • 4:30pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Each class the participant will create a piece of art they can be proud to show off or even give away as a gift! • 12+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Game Night • 6:00pm • Open to all persons with an intellectual disability. Come join us for an hour long session. We will play different games every week with prizes being awarded to the winners. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. • 10+ yrs. • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931
WEDNESDAY 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 Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs. • Manvel Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596
Preschool Storytime • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036
Preschool Story Time • 11:00am • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580
Preschool Storytime • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
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The Fun-Time Calendar Baby & Toddler Story Time • 1:00pm • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580
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. • 3 yrs & under • Free • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Story Time • 11:30am • Free • Barnes & Noble Pearland, 11200 Broadway • barnesandnoble.com • 713-436-1561 “No Limits” Adaptive RecreationBowling Team • 1:00pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Join the No Limits Bowling Team and make new friends, improve your game and enjoy the support of other participants! Course includes 6 games with shoes, refreshments, team t-shirt and team-building/socialization opportunities. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. • 10+ yrs. • Free • Pearland Bowling Center • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931
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“No Limits” Adaptive RecreationBasketball • 6:30pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Have fun while building fitness, coordination and teamwork. Participants learn basic basketball skills of dribbling, passing, shooting, playing defense, etc. Open to all skill levels. Course includes a team t-shirt. Parents, guardians, caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. • 12+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931
FRIDAY Toddlertime • 10:10am • 3 yrs & 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 “No Limits” Adaptive RecreationWater Exercise • 12:00pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. An interactive and fun water class with simple water exercises and stretches. All classes take place in the activity pool. Must be comfortable in the water. Parents, guardians, and caregivers must assist those with specials needs to make this a rewarding experience. •
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13+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931
Free Craft for Kids • 11:00am3:00pm • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263
Young Adult Program • 4:30pm5:30pm • 11-18 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Vietnamese Story Time • 11:00am & 1:00pm • Free • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036
SATURDAY Pearland Old Townsite Farmer’s Market • 8:00am • The 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. • Zychlinski Park • pearlandoldtownsitefarmersmarket.com “No Limits” Adaptive RecreationYoga • 10:00am • Class is offered by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In this class, you will learn Classical Hatha Yoga, mastery of breath, the practice of restorative postures, how to stretch, mediation, and the effects of stress and attitude on symptoms. Please RSVP to Sanita Stafford at 941-993-9568 or sanitafl@gmail.com before attending the class. • 13+ yrs • Free • Westside Event Center, 2150 Countryplace Parkway • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 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 • Free • Barnes & Noble Pearland, 11200 Broadway • barnesandnoble.com • 713-436-1561 “No Limits” Adaptive RecreationSoccer/Basketball • 12:00pm • Open to all persons with physical disabilities who are independent in their wheelchairs. Athletes can determine whether to play wheelchair soccer or wheelchair basketball. Come out and practice, play and socialize on one full court. No registration required. • 13+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 Planet Kidz • 7:00pm • Parents! Plan your night out. Kids! Come and hang out with friends. Live DJ, sports, games, food, prizes, inflatables and more. • 3rd-8th Grades • $10/person • Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931
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