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The Fun-Time Calendar
January 2015
Parents: Parents: Some Some programs programs require require tickets tickets and/or and/or reservations, reservations, always always contact contact event event locations locations to to confirm confirm times times and and requirements. requirements. Jan 1 - 31 • Ice Skating at Discovery Green • An abundance of nightly activities throughout the season including live music, line dancing, outdoor movies, skating with Santa, ice carving and much more! • Discovery Green in Downtown Houston • discoverygreen.com • 713-400-7336 Jan 1 - 7 • Shen Yun • 5,000 Years of Civilization. Live on stage! All-New Show with Live Orchestra. • Jones Hall • shenyun.com Jan 1 - 5 • The Grinch’s Holiday Workshop • Join Cindy-Lou Who, the lovable dog Max and the “Mean One” himself, The Grinch, a new interactive experience. Special appearances will be made by the Grinch himself. Bring your camera. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Jan 1 - 4 • Zoo Light at the Houston Zoo • 6:00pm • Enjoy more than 2 million holiday lights, carols sung by local choirs, festive animal displays, the Enchanted Forest, and more. • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500 Jan 1 - 2 • Introducing Girl of the Year 2015 • 10:00am • Don’t
Jan 3 • Family Fun Day • month from 2:00pm until closing. • 11:30am • Snow Storm Saturday • All Free • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org Ages • Free • Manvel Branch Library • 713-533-6500 • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Jan 7 • Melted Snowmen Crafts • 6:30pm • Come Jan 3 • Student Writers make a snowman since Group • 2:00pm • real snow won’t stay! • Jan 2 • Parent’s Survival Night Alvin Branch Library Find even more Free • Pearland Branch • 6:30pm • Open to both The Little • bcls.lib.tx.us • Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • family friendly Gym members and non-members. Register 281-388-4300 281-652-1677 events at online or call. $30/members, $40/nonJan 8, 15, 22 & members • The Little Gym of Pearland Jan 3 • Doggy 29 • Preschool Story Reading Time • • tlgpearlandtx.com • 713-340-0042 Time • 10:30am • 3-5 2:00pm • All Ages • yrs • Free • Pearland Jan 2 • Parent’s Survival Night Free • Pearland Westside Westside Branch Library • • 6:30pm • Members: $30.00, Non- Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 Members: $35.00 • The Little Gym of • 713-436-8600 Jan 8, 15, 22 & 29 • Preschool Friendswood • tlgfriendswoodtx.com • Jan 5, 12 & 26 • Rattle and Story Time • 10:30am • 3-5 yrs 281-482-4242 Rhyme • 10:10am • Free • Friendswood • Free • Pearland Branch Library • Jan 3, 17 & 31 • Monster Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Jam • 7:00pm • NRG Stadium • 281-482-7135 Jan 8 • Mini Musicians • 10:30am ticketmaster.com • 800-745-3000 Jan 5, 12 & 26 • Baby Bounce • Early music and movement for toddlers. Jan 3 • Free Hands-On Workshop • Free • Manvel Branch Library • • 10:30am • Songs, rhymes and story. bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 • 9:00am • Build a Mini Sled - All • 0-18 months • Free • Pearland Branch kids keep their craft and receive a Free Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Jan 8 • PJ Story Time • 7:00pm Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative • Wear your PJs to the library and pin and certificate of achievement. • Jan 6 • Free Afternoon at the enjoy a song, a story, and a bedtime 5-12 yrs • Free • At Your Local Home Houston Zoo • 2:00pm • Free snack. • Free • Alvin Branch Library admission on the first Tuesday of each • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 Depot • homedepot.com miss the unveiling of our 2015 Girl of the Year doll! This event includes fun activities, crafts, exciting giveaways, and more. • 8+ yrs • Free • American Girl Store-Houston • americangirl.com • 877-247-2553
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Jan 9 - 10 • Flashdance the Musical • Fri developmental disabilities. Create a piece of art you 8pm and Sat 3pm • The Grand 1894 Opera House can be proud to show off or even give away as a • thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 gift! • 6+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com Jan 9, 16 & 23 • Toddler Time • 10:10am • 281-412-8931 • 0-3 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jan 13, 20 & 27 • Adaptive Recreation-Jan 9, 16 & 23 • Preschool Story Time • Game Night • 5:30pm • Open to all persons 10:45am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public with an intellectual disability. Play different games with prizes. Parents, guardians and caregivers must Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 assist those with special needs to make this a Jan 9 & 23 • Pearland Old Town Site rewarding experience. • 6+ yrs • Free • Pearland Farmer’s Market • 8:00am • The 2nd and 4th Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • Saturday of each month. • Zychlinski Park, 2243 pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 Grand Blvd. • pearlandoldtownfarmersmarket.com Jan 13 • Kids’ Evening Art Time • 6:30pm Jan 10 • Ocean Star Family Day • 10:00am- • 6-9 yrs • Free • Pearland Westside Branch Library 3:00pm • Islands of Life: Learn how platforms in • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 the Gulf of Mexico provide habitats and protection for many different types of marine animals. Come Jan 14, 21 & 28 • Adaptive Recreation-try your luck at “fishing” around our mock platform Paralympic Archery • 2:00pm • Open to all for facts about these artificial habitats. • Ocean Star persons with a physical disability. Bring your own bow Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum • oceanstaroec.com if you have one however one will be provided for you if needed. You must RSVP by the Tuesday before • 409-766-7827 the class to Lindsay French at lfrench@pearlandtx.gov Jan 10 • Grandkids & Me • 11:00am • • 10+ yrs • Free • Bass Pro Shop, Pearland • Special activities for children and their grandparents. pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900 Theme: Winter in Texas-Cool, Hot, Cold, Warm-includes crafts, stories, and science experiment. • Free • Jan 14 • Family Game Night • 6:45pm • Free Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jan 11 • Steve Tyrell • 4:00pm • The Grand 1894 Opera House • thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 Jan 15, 22 & 29 • Adaptive Recreation-Bowling Team • 1:00pm • Open to all persons Jan 12 • Teen Book Club • 12:00pm • with developmental disabilities. Parents, guardians and Discussing “Among the Hidden” by Margaret Petterson Haddix. • 12+ yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. Open to all skill • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 levels. • 8+ yrs • Free • Pearland Bowling Center Jan 12 • Cheap Skate Nights at Discovery • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900 Green • 4:00pm • $6 per person plus tax. Skate rental included. • Discovery Green in Downtown Jan 15, 22 & 29 • Adaptive Recreation-Basketball • 6:00pm • Open to all persons with Houston • discoverygreen.com • 713-400-7336 developmental disabilities. Learn basic basketball Jan 12 • Craft • 4:30pm • All Ages • Free skills. Open to all skill levels. Parents, guardians and • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us caregivers must assist those with special needs to • 281-482-7135 make this a rewarding experience. • 12+ yrs • Free Jan 12 • Read a Book to the Librarian • • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 6:30pm • Drop by and read a book to the librarian, Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 a chance for your child to read to someone else. • Jan 15, 22 & 29 • Adaptive RecreationFree • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us -Wheelchair Football/Basketball • 7:00pm • • 281-482-7135 Open to all persons with physical disabilities who are Jan 13, 20 & 27 • Adaptive Recreation-- independent in their wheelchairs. Choose which sport Arts & Crafts • 4:30pm • Open to persons with to play. No registration required. • 10+ yrs • Free
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• Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 Jan 15 • Mini Musicians • 10:30am • Early music and movement for toddlers. • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Jan 16 - Mar 6 • Ladies Bible Study • Friday Mornings 9:30-11:30am. Having a hard time knowing what God is saying versus what others are saying? This Bible study is designed to help participants know the voice of God: His language, character, and tone of voice • 18 up • 12.00 • First Baptist Church of Friendswood • fbcfonthe.net/event-registration • 281-482-7573 Jan 16 • Mommy & Me Playtime • 9:30am • Come spend time with your child while interacting with other children and parents. Enjoy educational activities and play time with your children. The PreK room will be open for open playtime. • 5 and under • $2/child (max $5/family) • Lord of Life Lutheran School • lordoflifefriendswood.com • 281-482-0481 Jan 16 • Parent’s Survival Night • 6:30pm • Open to both The Little Gym members and nonmembers. Register online or call. $30/members, $40/non-members • The Little Gym of Pearland • tlgpearlandtx.com • 713-340-0042 Jan 17 • Toddler Story & Play • 10:30am • 18-24 months • Free • Pearland Westside Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 Jan 17 • Free Play • 11:00am • Free play with our Legos until noon. • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Jan 17 • Teen Origami • 2:00pm • Learn to do simple origami. • 12+ yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Jan 19 • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day • 12:00pm • Celebrate the power of dreams through MLK-inspired peace rally and special activities. • $5 Admission • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Jan 20 - Mar 10 • Ladies Bible Study • Tuesday Evenings 6:30-8:30. Having a hard time knowing what God is saying versus what others are saying? This Bible study is designed to help participants know the voice of God: His language, character, and tone of voice. • 18 yrs and up • $12 • First Baptist Church of Friendswood • fbcfonthe.net/event-registration • 281-482-7573
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Jan 20 • 3rd Tuesday Book Club • 6:30pm Jan 23 • Parent’s Night Out • 7:00pm • • Reading “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder. • Free • Night full of games, contests, crafts and all the Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 high-energy entertainment you can imagine. Dinner will be served to each registrant. $20 resident/$26 Jan 20 • Bedtime Story Time • 6:30pm • non-resident; Additional Child $15 resident/$21 3-5 yrs • Free • Pearland Westside Branch Library non-resident • 3-11 yrs • Westside Event Center • • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900 Jan 22 - 31 • Waiting for Johnny Depp • Jan 24 - 25 • The Oak Ridge Boys • Sat Hobby Center • tuts.com • 713-558-8887 7:30pm & Sun 3pm • The Grand 1894 Opera Jan 22 • Mini Musicians • 10:30am • Free • House • thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Jan 24 • Doggie Read Time • 2:00am •
Jan 26 • Bedtime Stories • 6:00pm • Wear you pajamas and listen to dreamy stories. • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
2015 World Tour • Fri 7pm, Sat 2pm & 7pm Decorating • 12:00pm-2:00pm • Join us for a and Sun 2pm. Save $5 per tickets with Code: PLAY basic cake decorating class to show off your new technique. Learn how to prep and properly prepare • NRG Arena • nrgpark.com a cake then learn to ice like a pro! • 5 yrs & Jan 23 • Open House at The Little Gym up • $25 • Alvin Senior Center • alvin-tx.gov • of Friendswood • 5:00pm-6:30pm • Join the 281-388-4299 Serious FUN! We are hosting our Open House to invite all friends to check out what The Little Jan 24 • Family Movie • 3:00pm • Free • Gym of Friendswood has to offer. Come meet the Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • instructors, enjoy the activities in the gym, snacks 281-482-7135 and goodies! We welcome you to come and ask Jan 26 - Feb 1 • Catholic Schools Week questions about our program. Also, take advantage • It’s no puzzle that the many outstanding Catholic of our AWESOME savings on Season tuition... $25 schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston prepare OFF • 4 months-5 years • Free Admission • The your child for a successful life. See how we’re a Little Gym of Friendswood • tlgfriendswoodtx.com perfect fit! • Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston • choosecatholicschools.org • 281-482-4242
Jan 29 • Mini Musicians • 10:30am • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596
Jan 26 • Dance Party • 7:00pm • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jan 27 • Teen Activity • 6:30pm • Paper football tournament. • 12-18 yrs • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596
Jan 28 • Family Game Night • 6:45pm • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us Jan 22 • Crafts for Kids • 3:30pm • Paper Children are invited to come and read to Sophie, • 281-482-7135 plate snow globes-for elementary age kids. • Free • a Great Dane, and Pinkie, a Chihuahua. • Free • Jan 29 - Feb 15 • Always...Patsy Cline Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 • College of Mainland Community Theatre • Jan 23 - 25 • The Original Harlem Globetrotters Jan 24 • Create a Cake: Basic Cake com.edu/community-theatre
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Jan 30 - 31 • Love Lies Bleeding • 8:00pm • A celebration of the music of rock legend Sir Elton John and his writing partner Bernie Taupin. Fri 8pm & Sat 2:30pm & 8pm. • Wortham Theater Center • houstonballet.org • 713-227-2787 Jan 30 • Music & Movement • 10:00am • Move and groove to action songs. • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Jan 30 • 5th Saturday Teen Scene • 11:00am • “Tie-Dye T-shirts & Tiles” (using Sharpie pens) participants will need to bring a pre-washed t-shirt. • Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300
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Jan 31 • Guys and Dolls • 3pm Jan 31 • Family Game • & 8pm • The Grand 1894 Opera 3:30pm-5:00pm • Free • Friendswood House • thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jan 31 • Dawson Winter Dash 5K & Family Run • 7:30am • Support the Dawson High School Eagle Band and Catalyst Color Guard. Entry to Winterfest included. Register online TUESDAY at active.com. • Turner High School • Toddler Time • 10:15am & 11:15am pearlandparks.com • 18-36 months• Free • Pearland Branch Jan 31 • City of Pearland’s Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 WinterFest • Fun-filled day of snow, Toddler Time • 10:10am • 0-3 yrs rides, great food and games. Snow tubing • Free • Friendswood Public Library • hill, carnival, inflatables, an exotic petting friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 zoo, rock-climbing and more. Purchase Family Story Time & Craft • 10:30am tickets in advance and save from Dec • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library 8-Jan 29. You can bring a canned • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 good and receive $2 off the admission Preschool Story Time • 10:45am price. Free shuttle service provided. • • 3-6 yrs • Free • Friendswood $10 for 3-16 yrs/$4 for 17 yrs +/2 Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • yrs & under free • Pearland Recreation 281-482-7135 Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. Toddler Story Time • 11:15am • • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 18-36 months • Free • Pearland Branch
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Mini Moo Playgroup • 9:30am • Story Time and Music in the Playroom FRIDAY at 10:15am. FREE IceDream for all Friday Night Flicks • 7:30pm • tots! • Free • Chick-fil-A Pearland • Discovery Green in Downtown Houston cfapearland.com • 713-436-6700 • discoverygreen.com • 713-400-7336 Toddler Time • 10:10am • 0-3 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • SATURDAY friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Vietnamese Story Time - Level 2 Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • • 10:00am • Registration is required. 3-6 yrs • Free • Parker Williams Branch Please contact the library for more Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 information. • Free • Parker Williams Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us Free Crafts for Kids • 11:00am• 281-388-4300 3:00pm • Free • Lakeshore Learning • Toddler Time & Playtime • 10:30am lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263 • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library Vietnamese Story Time - Level 1 • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 • 11:15am • Registration is required. Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free • Manvel Branch Library • Please contact the library for more information. • Free • Parker Williams bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Preschool Story Time • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Friendswood Vietnamese Story Time - Level 3 • Jan 31 • Family Movie Afternoon Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 2:30pm • Registration is required. Please contact the library for more information. • 2:00pm • All Ages • Free • Pearland Kids Craft • 4:30pm • Free • 281-482-7135 Westside Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us Bracewell Neighborhood Library • Baby Bounce • 3:30pm • Songs, • Free • Parker Williams Branch Library rhymes and story. • 0-18 months • Free • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 • 713-436-8600
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