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February 2015
Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm confirm times and requirements. Feb 1 • Mardi Gras Ball for Special People • 12:00pm-4:00pm • Provides, food, fun and live entertainment for people with special needs as well as their families. • Free with RSVP • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673 Feb 1 • Love Lies Bleeding • 2:30pm • A celebration of the music of rock legend Sir Elton John and his writing partner Bernie Taupin. • Wortham Theater Center • houstonballet.org • 713-227-2787 Feb 2 - 7 • Valentine’s for Veterans • 10:30am-4:00pm • Stop by and make a Valentine. We’ll deliver them to the Veteran’s Hospital. • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Feb 2 • Baby Bounce • 10:30am • Songs, rhymes and a story. • 0-18 months • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Feb 3 • Free Afternoon at the Houston Zoo • 2:00pm • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500
Feb 3 • Kids’ Art • 6:30pm • 6-9 Gym of Pearland • tlgpearlandtx.com Feb 7 • Manga/Anime Club • 2:30pm • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood yrs • Free • Pearland Westside Branch • 713-340-0042 Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 Feb 6 • Parent’s Survival NightFeb 7 • 9th Annual Daddy Feb 4 • Valentine’s Day Cards • -Valentine Theme Party Daughter Dance • 6:00pm6:30pm • Make Valentine’s Day cards • 6:30pm • Members: 9:00pm • Enjoy a delicious with fun supplies! • All Ages • Free • $30.00, Non-Members: dinner and dance the night Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us $35.00 • The Little Find even more away to music spun by • 281-652-1677 Gym of Friendswood family friendly a professional DJ. Tickets Feb 5 - 11 • Math Mayhem • tlgfriendswoodtx.com are available online or events at Wonderweek • Children’s Museum of • 281-482-4242 at the Alvin Parks and Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Recreation Office, 1100 Feb 7 - 15 • Marvel Feb 6 - 17 • 104th Annual W. Hwy 6. Limited tickets Universe Live! • NRG Mardi Gras! Galveston • Find your are available and no tickets Stadium • ticketmaster.com • Mardi Gras style, from Classic Revelry, will be sold at the door so 800-745-3000 Upscale Mardi Gras, Family Gras or get your ticket before they sell-out! Electric Mardi Gras. Some highlights Feb 7 • Free Hands On Workshop • 12 yrs & under • $25 per person are balcony parties, parades, live • 9:00am • Learn how to build a (photos included) • Alvin High School entertainment, family friendly activities heart box. • 5-12 yrs • Free • At Your Cafeteria • alvin-tx.gov • 281-388-4299 and much more. • City of Galveston Local Home Depot • homedepot.com Feb 7 • Yachty Gras Grand Boat • mardigrasgalveston.com Parade • 7:00pm • Mardi Gras Feb 7 • Ready Rabbit Gets Feb 6 - 15 • Mardi Gras Concerts Celebration with a boat parade. • Ready! Story Time • 11:00am • • 8:30pm • Find a list of performers, Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com Free • Barnes & Noble Pearland • dates and times online. • Saengerfest • 281-334-9880 Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston • barnesandnoble.com • 713-436-1561 Feb 8 • The Little Gym of Pearland mardigrasgalveston.com Feb 7 • Doggy Reading Time • Open House • 5pm-5:45pm (0-3yrs) Feb 6 • Parent’s Survival Night • 2:00pm • All Ages • Free • Pearland and 6pm-7pm (3-12 yrs) • The Little 6:30pm • Register online or call. $30/ Westside Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us Gym of Pearland • tlgpearlandtx.com • 713-340-0042 members, $40/non-members • The Little • 713-436-8600
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The Fun-Time Calendar Feb 8 • 2015 Queen of Hearts Bunco! • 2:00pm-5:00pm • The Women in Leadership Society of Pearland invite you to celebrate our 11th annual Bunco event in 2015! Each year, this event raises funds so that WLS can help single women with children achieve independent living in Brazoria County and surrounding areas through scholarships, emergency assistance, back to school & holiday programs and more. Lots of prizes, silent auction items, raffles, snacks and loads of fun! Wear your best Casino/Queen of Hearts costume for prizes! $20 (cash or check only) - register at wlspearland.org • 14+ • $20 • Knights of Columbus Hall - Pearland • wlspearland.org • 713-299-5303
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Feb 14 • Preschool Camp--Red, Red Rose Garden • 9:00am • Story time, make a craft, have a themed snack, and visit one of the Pyramids. Reservations and pre-payment are required at least two weeks in advance. Non-members: $20 per day, Members: $17 per day • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673
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Feb 17 • Chinese New Year Dance Party • 6:45pm • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Feb 19 • Toddler Story Time • 11:00am • Children sit with their parents and enjoy a special story, finger play, and activity appropriate for their age level. • 3 yrs & under • Free • Alvin Branch Feb 14 • Ocean Star Family Day • 10:00am- Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 3:00pm • Shaving Cream Creations: Use a common Feb 19 • Crafts for Kids • 3:30pm • Celebrate petroleum product (shaving cream?!), food coloring, a Chinese New Year by making a paper lantern - for toothpick, and cardstock to create your own marbled elementary age kids. • Free • Manvel Branch Library art creation. Explore your creative side and make • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 a unique one-of-a-kind valentine card for your loved Feb 19 • Not Your Mama’s Book Club • one. • Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum 6:00pm • Discuss “The Casual Vacancy” by J.K. Feb 9 • Home School Day at the Children’s • oceanstaroec.com • 409-766-7827 Rowling. • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library Museum • 10:00am-2:00pm • Shopping, telling • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 time, puzzles and patterns--it’s math mayhem out Feb 14 • AMC Sensory Friendly Films to there! Home school families can explore a variety Families Affected by Autism • 10:00am • The Feb 20 - 28 • Secret Affairs of Mildred of exciting exhibits and to be challenged by our auditoriums have their lights up, the sound turned Wild • Fri & Sat 8pm and Sun 3pm • Purple educational programming centered on this week’s down and audience members are invited to get up Box Theater, 1309 W. Parkwood, Friendswood • Math Mayhem celebration. • Children’s Museum of and dance, walk, shout or sing! • AMC Gulf Pointe thepurpleboxtheater.com • 818-642-4665 30 • amctheatres.com • 281-464-8801 Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Feb 20 - 21 • Jekyll and Hyde • 8:00pm
Feb 9 • Valentine’s Craft • 4:30pm • All Feb 14 • Lowes Build and Grow Clinic • • The Grand 1894 Opera House • thegrand.com Ages • Free • Friendswood Public Library • 10:00am • Sweetheart Picture Holder • Free • At • 800-821-1894 friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Your Local Lowes Store • lowesbuildandgrow.com Feb 20 • Mommy & Me Playtime • 9:30am Feb 11 • Parent Awareness Night • 7:00pm Feb 14 • Valentine Craft • 11:00am • Create • Come spend time with your child while interacting • Join us as we discuss synthetic marijuana, underage an art project you’ll be proud to display or give with other children and parents. Enjoy educational activities and play time with your children. The PreK drinking, Rx drug abuse, social media and internet as a gift. All supplies, instruction and a snack are room will be open for open playtime. • 5 and safety. • Free • Manvel High School • cityofmanvel.com included in this hour long workshop. Please dress under • $2/child (max $5/family) Bring this ad for Feb 12 - Mar 22 • Cirque du Soleil: Amaluna ready to get messy! • 5+ yrs • $15 • Alvin Senior FREE admission. • Lord of Life Lutheran School • • Fall in love for the first time or continue your Center • alvin-tx.gov • 281-388-4299 lordoflifefriendswood.com • 281-701-1404 love affair with Cirque du Soleil with their new Feb 14 • Fancy Nancy Gala • 11:00am-1:00pm Feb 20 • High Tea With Elsa and Anna • Big Top touring show. • Sam Houston Race Park • • Wear your fanciest clothes for a fun filled morning 5:30pm-8:30pm • Come enjoy a spectacular night cirquedusoleil.com/amaluna • 877-924-1123 of crafts, treats and dress up. Tiaras welcome. • and have a high tea with Elsa and Anna! You Feb 12 - 18 • Art From the Heart Wonderweek Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • can book the 5:30 seating or the 7:00 seating! This will be a five course kid friendly high tea! • Pump creativity through your veins and make room 281-652-1677 in your heart for some fun. • Children’s Museum of Feb 14 • Grandkids & Me • 11:00am • It’s To Book your seat --Call 281-485-6484, The cost is $20 per person. • Four Friends Tea Room • Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 “Be My Valentine Day”. Grandparents are invited to fourfriendstearoom.com/home.html • 281-485-6484 Feb 12 • Pajama Story Time • 7:00pm • bring their grandkids to the library for a special craft Children may wear their PJs to the library and listen activity and share a book or two. Aunts and Uncles Feb 20 • Parent’s Survival Night • 6:30pm to a story and enjoy a snack. • Free • Alvin Branch may bring their nieces and nephews too. • Free • • Open to both The Little Gym members and nonAlvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 members. Register online or call. $30/members, Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 $40/non-members • The Little Gym of Pearland • Feb 13 - 15 • Seaside Sweethearts • Enjoy Feb 14 • I Love You Just Like This! Story tlgpearlandtx.com • 713-340-0042 a complementary Train Ride for two when you dine Time • 11:00am • Free • Barnes & Noble Pearland Feb 21 • Lunar New Year Bash • Children’s at any of our restaurants. • Kemah Boardwalk • • barnesandnoble.com • 713-436-1561 Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880 Feb 14 • Family Fun Day • 11:30am • Candy Feb 21 • Free Crafts for Kids • 11:00am-3:00pm Feb 13 • Bernadette Peters • Houston Symphony Robots • All Ages • Free • Manvel Branch Library • Roar-A-Lot Lion Puppet: Children will have a roaring • houstonsymphony.org • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 good time creating this paper bag lion puppet! • Feb 13 • Valentine’s Parents’ Night Out • Feb 14 • Valentine’s Craft • 12:00pm • Free Free • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com 6:00pm • Pizza, Open Gym, Games, Movie. $15/ • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-461-6263 child, Discount for siblings. Call to reserve your spot. • 281-482-7135 Feb 21 • Click, Clack, Peep! Story Time • • Houston Elite Gymnastics • 832-406-7383 Feb 15 • Galveston Symphony Orchestra 11:00am • Free • Barnes & Noble Pearland • Feb 14 - 28 • Egg-Ceptional Chicken Yard • 4:00pm • The Grand 1894 Opera House • barnesandnoble.com • 713-436-1561 Tour for Kids & Families • Tours include three thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 Feb 21 • Family Movie • 3:00pm • Free • basic activities: classroom discussion, hands-on chicken Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • yard eggs-perience, and art & creative eggs-pression. Feb 16 • Sensory Friendly Day • 10:00am- 281-482-7135 We have more than just chickens. We also have 2:00pm • Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders turkeys, geese, guineas, ducks, a donkey and a and sensory processing differences will have the Feb 21 • Daddy Daughter Date Night • goat. Contact for reservations. • $15 per child opportunity to explore the Museum in a safe and 6:00pm-8:00pm • This year’s theme is “Frozen in • My Chicken Diaries • mychickendiaries.com • accepting environment. To register, contact Lydia Time”. Attire for the event is formal, or participants at 713-535-7238. • $5 • Children’s Museum of have the option of wearing a costume from Frozen, 281-756-0616 the movie. Dessert, dancing and a keepsake photo Houston • cmhouston.org Feb 14 & 28 • Pearland Old Town Site are included in the price of registration. Advance Farmer’s Market • 8:00am • The 2nd and 4th Feb 17 • Bedtime Stories • 6:30pm • 3-5 registration required by Feb. 19. • 4-14 yrs • $30/ Saturday of each month. • Zychlinski Park, 2243 yrs • Free • Pearland Westside Branch Library • couple; $10 additional siblings • Turner High School • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900 Grand Blvd • pearlandoldtownsitefarmersmarket.com bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600
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The Fun-Time Calendar Feb 21 • Kennedy Dance Theatre presents “All That Jazz” • 6:30pm-8:30pm • Come and watch this exciting annual show featuring KDT’s award-winning Jazz Company performing jazz, contemporary and much more! • All Ages • $15 • University of Houston Clear Lake, Bayou Theatre • kennedydance.com • 281-480-8441
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Feb 28 - Apr 4 • The Musical Adventure of Toddler Time • 10:10am • 0-3 yrs • Free • Flat Stanley • Kindergarten & up • Main Street Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us Theater • mainstreettheater.com • 713-524-6706 • 281-482-7135
Feb 28 - Mar 1 • Blast from the Past • Family Story Time & Craft • 10:30am • Free Vintage car show, live entertainment and golden • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • oldies all weekend long. • Kemah Boardwalk • 832-393-2580 kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880 Preschool Story Time • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs • Free Feb 23 • Bedtime Stories • 6:00pm • Wear Feb 28 • Black History Month Story Time • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us your pajamas to hear night time tales. • All Ages • 11:00am • Free • Barnes & Noble Pearland • • 281-482-7135 barnesandnoble.com • 713-436-1561 • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Feb 28 • Family Afternoon Movie • 2:00pm Toddler Story Time • 11:15am • 18-36 months • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • Feb 23 • Family Story Time • 7:00pm • Free • All Ages • Free • Pearland Westside Branch 281-652-1677 Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Kids Craft • 4:30pm • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 Feb 24 • Drop-in and Come Read to the Librarian • 6:30pm-8:00pm • Free • Friendswood Adaptive Recreation: Arts & Crafts • 4:30pm Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 • Open to persons with developmental disabilities. Create a piece of art you can be proud to show Feb 26 - Mar 8 • Romeo and Juliet • MONDAY Wortham Theater Center • houstonballet.org New Rattle & Rhyme by Ms. Katherine off or even give away as a gift! • 6+ yrs • Free • 10:10am • Come try out the all new Rattle & • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Feb 26 - Mar 5 • National Engineers Week Rhyme program by Ms. Katherine who has done Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org an outstanding job in putting a new program Adaptive Recreation: Game Night • 5:30pm • 713-522-1138 together. • Free • Friendswood Public Library • • Open to all persons with an intellectual disability. Feb 27 - Mar 1 • Jungle Book • Kids’ friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Play different games with prizes. Parents, guardians Backporch Productions • kidsbackporchproductions.org TUESDAY and caregivers must assist those with special needs to Feb 27 • Hal Holbrook’s “Mark Twain Toddler Time • 10:15am & 11:15am • 18- make this a rewarding experience. • 6+ yrs • Free Tonight” • 8:00pm • The Grand 1894 Opera 36 months • Free • Pearland Branch Library • • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 House • thegrand.com • 800-821-1894
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The Fun-Time Calendar WEDNESDAY Mini Moo Playgroup • 9:30am • Story Time and Music in the Playroom at 10:15am. FREE IceDream for all tots! • Free • Chick-fil-A Pearland • cfapearland.com • 713-436-6700 Toddler Time • 10:10am • 0-3 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
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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 Lindsay French at lfrench@pearlandtx.gov • 10+ yrs • Free • Bass Pro Shop, Pearland • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931
Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • THURSDAY 3-6 yrs • Free • Parker Williams Branch Mini Musicians • 10:30am • Early Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 music and movement for toddlers. • Free Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 • 281-388-4300 Preschool Story Time • 10:30am Toddler Time & Playtime • 10:30am • 3-5 yrs • Free • Pearland Branch • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Preschool Story Time • 10:30am 3-5 yrs • Free • Pearland Westside Branch • Free • Manvel Branch Library • Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Adaptive Recreation: Bowling Preschool Story Time • 10:45am Team • 1:00pm • Open to all persons • 3-6 yrs • Free • Friendswood with developmental disabilities. Parents, Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • guardians and caregivers must assist 281-482-7135 those with special needs to make this Baby Bounce • 3:30pm • Songs, a rewarding experience. Open to all rhymes and story. • 0-18 months • Free skill levels. • 8+ yrs • Free • Pearland • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us Bowling Center • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 • 281-652-1677
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. • 12+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 Adaptive Recreation: Wheelchair Football/Basketball • 7:00pm • Open to all persons with physical disabilities who are independent in their wheelchairs. Choose which sport to play. No registration required. • 10+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931
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SATURDAY Adaptive Recreation: Yoga • 10:00am • Learn Classical Hatha Yoga, mastery of breath and much more. Please RSVP to Valerie McNeel at 281-541-4243 or email valerie@gddi.com before attending class. • 13+ yrs • Free • Westside Event Center • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900 Vietnamese Story Time - Level 2 • 10:00am • Registration is required. Please contact the library for more information. • Free • Parker Williams Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Free Crafts for Kids • 11:00am3:00pm • Free • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263
Vietnamese Story Time - Level 1 • 11:15am • Registration is required. FRIDAY Please contact the library for more Toddler Time • 10:10am • 0-3 yrs information. • Free • Parker Williams • Free • Friendswood Public Library • Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Vietnamese Story Time - Level 3 • Preschool Story Time • 10:45am 2:30pm • Registration is required. Please • 3-6 yrs • Free • Friendswood contact the library for more information. Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • • Free • Parker Williams Branch Library 281-482-7135 • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036
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