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The Fun-Time Calendar
March 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. Mar 1 - 31 • Pearland Pirates Swim Team Registration • Open registration for 2013 starts Mar. 1 for returning swimmers and Mar. 18 for new swimmers. Ages 5 and up that live in Pearland and the surrounding communities. Please visit website for more details. • Pearland Pirates Swim Team • pearlandpirates.com Mar 1 - 31 • Chicken Yard Tour for Kids & Families • Come see the chickens, goats, ducks, geese, bantams, turkeys, and more! Tours are from 9am - 1pm, and 2 - 6pm every day. RESERVATION ONLY. Email info@mychickendiaries.com or call Chickadoo Suz at 281.756.0616 x4 to schedule a tour. • 3+ yrs • $15/ participant • mychickendiaries.com Mar 1 - 17 • Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo • Visit website for full concert line-up and schedule. • Reliant Park • rodeohouston.com • 832-667-1000 Mar 1, 8, 15 & 22 • Youth Program • 4:30pm • 11-18 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Mar 1 & 29 • “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Water Exercise • 12:00pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. An interactive and fun water class with simple water exercises and stretches.
Must be comfortable in the water. Parents, guardians, and caregivers must assist those with specials needs to make this a rewarding experience. • 13+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 Mar 1 • Preschool Play Date • 10:00am • Contact Sharon at sduff@second.org for more information. • Second Baptist Church South Campus • second.org/south • 713-365-6001 Mar 1 • Parents’ Survival Night • 6:30pm • Register online or call. $25/members, $30/non-members • The Little Gym of Friendswood • tlgfriendswoodtx.com • 281-482-4242 Mar 2 • Free Hands-On Workshop • 9:00am • Build a Race Car! • 5-12 yrs • Free • At your local Home Depot • homedepot.com Mar 2 • Bay Area Mothers of Multiples (BAMOM) Buy & Sell • 9:00am • Kids’ clothes, shoes, toys, and more for sale including strollers, car seats, cribs, etc. Our 1/2 Price Sale on selected items from 12:00 2:00 pm. We will also have a Bake Sale. • Free • Leavesley Hangar • houstontwins.com • 832-330-7365 Mar 2 • Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Event • 11:00am-3:00pm • Free crafts, games and story readings every hour! • Free • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263
Mar 6 • The Galloway School Open House • 9:00am • Come check out all the fun things that we have to offer for the kids. • The Galloway School • thegallowayschool.org • 281-338-9510 Mar 6 • Rodeo Craft • 6:00pm • Come make a rodeo themed craft. Find even more • Kinder-5th Grade • Mar 3 • Houston’s Free • Pearland Branch Space City Tap Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • family friendly Fest Workshop 281-652-1677 • 12:30pm-6:30pm events at Mar 7 • ImaginOcean • Come learn the • 10:00am & 12:00pm latest tap moves and • A one-of-a-kind live techniques with this black-light puppet show. allstar faculty including • The Grand 1894 Opera Emilie Koenig, Matt House • thegrand.com • Shields, Adrianna Ray, 800-821-1894 Karin Celeste & more! • Mar 7 • Pajama Story Time • 4 yrs to Adult • $65 • Kennedy 7:00pm • Bedtime stories; juice and Dance Theatre • spacecitytapfest.com cookies provided. • Free • Manvel • 281-480-8441 Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • Mar 4 & 18 • Baby Bounce • 281-489-7596 10:30am • 0-18 months • Free • Mar 9 - 17 • Spring Break Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us Celebration • Kemah Boardwalk • • 281-652-1677 kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880 Mar 2 • Daddy Daughter Date Night-A Princess Ball • 6:00pm8:00pm • Dancing, Photos, Dessert. Space is limited. Register online or call. $30 per couple, $10 per additional sibling • 4-14 yrs • Bailey Campus • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900
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Mar 5 • First Free Tuesday to the Houston Zoo • 2pm • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500 Mar 5 • Read Across America • 7:00pm • A family event to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday! • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
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Mar 9 - 17 • Bank of America Destination Celebration • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Mar 9 & 23 • Family Story Time • 10:45am • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
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Mar 9 • Flight of the Butterflies 3D Opens at the MG 3D Theater • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673
Mar 12 • Spring Crafts • 12:00pm • 5+ yrs • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596
Mar 18 • Preschool Music Time • 10:30am • Free • Westside Event Center, 2150 Countryplace Parkway • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900
Mar 9 • Lowes Build and Grow- Monster Jam featuring Monster Mutt • 10:00am • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com
Mar 12 • Teen Spring Break Movie • 3:00pm • Call for title. • 13+ yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
Mar 21 - 27 • POP! Bash • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138
Mar 9 • Shamrock Bingo • 11:00am • Family Fun Bingo • All Ages • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Mar 9 • Kidz Nite Out • 7:00pm • Games, contests, crafts and more. Dinner will be served. *Kids must be potty-trained. No exceptions. Pull-ups are not considered potty-trained. Fee: $18/members; $24/ non-members • 3 months-9 yrs • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 Mar 11 - 16 • Health & Wellness Week 2013 • The Health Museum • thehealthmuseum.org • 713-521-1515 Mar 11 - 15 • Spring Break CAMPS • Kids Camps (3-12 years) Our seasonal camps combine physical activity, gymnastics and games with arts, crafts and special events. Reservations required, call for more info. • $30 per day • The Little Gym of Friendswood • tlgfriendswoodtx.com • 281-482-4242 Mar 11 & 25 • Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free • Pearland Westside Library, 2150 Country Place Pkwy., Pearland • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 Mar 11 • St. Patrick’s Day Craft • 4:30pm • 5-12 yrs • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
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Mar 12 • Spring Crafts • 4:30pm • 5+ yrs • Free • Pearland Westside Library, 2150 Country Place Pkwy., Pearland • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 Mar 13 • Grab Bag Craft • 4:00pm • Be creative with our craft supplies. • All Ages • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Mar 13 • Teen Gaming • 6:00pm • 12+ yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Mar 13 • Teen Advisory Council • 7:00pm • Come plan teen events at the library. • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Mar 14 • Spring Break Family Movie • 2:00pm • Call for title. • All Ages • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
Mar 21 • Easter Craft • 4:30pm • 5+ yrs • Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 Mar 21 • Fun with Duct Tape • 6:00pm • Creativity with duct tape for teens. • 12+ yrs • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596 Mar 22 - Apr 7 • 9 to 5 The Musical • Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture. • Pearland Theater • pearlandtheatreguild.com Mar 22 • Easter Bunny! • 10:30am • The Easter Bunny will entertain us for about 5 minutes then will pose for pictures with each child. Bring your cameras! • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Mar 14 • Bedtime Stories • 4:30pm • Wear pajamas; juice and snack provided. • Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300
Mar 22 • “No Limits” Adaptive RecreationDances • 6:30pm-8:30pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Night of music, light refreshments, socialization, and tons of fun with an entertaining DJ. Parents, guardians, and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. RSVP required, limited to the first 150 participants. • 13+ yrs • The Recreation Center & Natatorium • http:/pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900
Mar 15 • Girls Only Slumber Party • 8:00pm • Dinner included, bring your own sleeping bag and a drink and snack to share! • 11-18 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Mar 22 • 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 of Pearland • tlgpearlandtx.com • 713-340-0042
Mar 14 • St. Patrick’s Day Craft • 3:30pm • 5+ yrs • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596
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The Fun-Time Calendar Mar 23 - 24 • City of Pearland’s Paws in the Park • 10:00am-4:00pm • Pet & Owner Fun Run, Flyball Demos, Pet Contests, Obedience & Pearland’s Police K9 Unit • All Ages • Free • Independence Park • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900 Mar 23 • Spring Festival • 9:00am • Easter Bunny and Easter egg hunt, moonwalk, face painting, petting zoo, hot dog lunch and loads of fun! Children 18mos-12 yrs need a ticket to receive lunch and participate in events. We will also have a crawfish boil, flea market, and craft fair going on. • $8-$10 • Gilruth Center on Space Center Blvd • starport.jsc.nasa.gov/events • 281-483-9168 Mar 23 • 4th Annual Shopping Extravaganza & Women’s Business Expo • 9:00am • Day of pampering and shopping. Huge Raffle, Silent Auction and Giveaways! Proceeds benefit the YMCA’s Partners Campaign. • Vic Coppinger Family YMCA • 281-485-6805 Mar 23 • Easter for Kids & Egg Hunt • 10:00am-12:00pm • Please pre-register by March 16 and receive a free gift. Limited space available. • 3 years-4th grade • Free • Lord of Life Lutheran Church • lordoflifefriendswood.com • 281-482-0481 Mar 23 • Brunch with the Bunny • 11:30am1:00pm • Games, Easter egg hunt, and eat brunch with the bunny! Parent participation is required. No registrations will be taken at the door. A minimum of 8 must register. Registration required by Mar. 16th. $20/resident couple; $30/non-resident couple • 3-8 yrs • Westside Event Center, 2150 Countryplace Parkway • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900 Mar 24 • Easter Egg Hunt • 11:00am • Cokesbury United Methodist Church • cumchouston.org • 281-484-9243
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Mar 24 • Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt • 12:00pm • Heights Baptist Church • heightsbaptist.org • 281-331-8201 Mar 24 • Easter Egg Hunt • 12:00pm • Please bring your own baskets! • 0-6th Grade • Free • First Baptist Friendswood • fbcfonthe.net • 281-482-7573 Mar 25 • Easter Craft • 4:30pm • 5-12 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Mar 25 • Bedtime Stories • 6:00pm • Wear your pajamas for bedtime stories. • All Ages • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Mar 26 • “No Limits” Adaptive RecreationArts 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 Mar 26 • “No Limits” Adaptive RecreationGame Night • 6:00pm • Open to all persons with an intellectual disability. 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 Mar 28 - Apr 3 • 6th Annual NanoDays Bash • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Mar 28 • “No Limits” Adaptive RecreationBowling Team • 1:00pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Course includes 6 games with shoes, refreshments, team t-shirt and
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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 Mar 28 • Easter Egg Decorating • 4:30pm • 12+ yrs • Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 Mar 28 • “No Limits” Adaptive RecreationBasketball • 6:30pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Build fitness, coordination and teamwork. Open to all skill levels. 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 Mar 29 - 31 • Easter Weekend • Decorate Easter egg cookies, pictures with the Easter Bunny & our Bunny Hop egg hunt (kids 8 & under). • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880 Mar 29 • Egg-Centrically Yours Art on the Farm • 9:00am & 2:00pm • Spring/Good Friday Egg Fun....Make a feather hat, decorate an egg basket, hold a baby chick, and hunt for REAL farm eggs. Limited openings so pre-registration is required. $15/child, accompanying adult free. • 3+ yrs • My Chicken Diaries • mychickendiaries.com • 281-756-0616 Mar 30 • Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch • 9:00am • First United Methodist Church of Alvin • alvinmethodist.org • 281-331-3482 Mar 30 • Easter Egg-stravaganza • 10:00am • Bring your Easter basket and join us for an egghunt, crafts, and other fun activities. • Friendswood United Methodist Church • friendswoodumc.com • 281-482-7535
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The Fun-Time Calendar Mar 30 • Easter Egg Dive • 1:00pm-3:00pm • Floating eggs will fill the pool and prizes will be given. Registration is limited for each age group. Kids must be toilet trained. No exceptions. • 3-10 yrs • Free/RCN members; $5/non-members • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 Mar 30 • Easter Egg Hunt • 2:00pm4:00pm • San Luis Pass County Park • brazoria-county.com/parks/san_luis_pass • 979-233-6026 Mar 30 • Egg Hunt • 5:30pm • St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church • standrewpearland.org • 281-485-3843 Mar 31 • Easter SONrise Service • 7:30am • Non-denominational sunrise service. • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880 Mar 31 • Easter in the Gardens • 1:00pm-3:00pm • 12 yrs & under • Free • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673
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Toddlertime • 10:10am • 3 yrs & under • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-5 yrs. • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
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
Toddler Time • 10:30am • Books, fingerplays, songs, and movement. • 3 yrs & under • Free • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036
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
Free Craft for Kids • 11:00am3:00pm • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263
Toddler Story Time • 10:30am • 18-36 months. • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Preschool Story Time • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Preschool Story Time • 11:00am • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580
WEDNESDAY
Toddler Time • 10:10am • 3 yrs & 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 Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036
MONDAY
Preschool Story Time • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Rattle and Rhyme • 10:10am • 0-18 months • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Baby & Toddler Story Time • 1:00pm • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580
FRIDAY Toddler Time • 10:10am • 3 yrs & under • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Preschool Story Time • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs. • 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 “No Limits” Adaptive RecreationYoga • 10:00am • Learn the practice of restorative postures, how to stretch, mediation, and the effects of stress and attitude on symptoms and more. Please
Story Time • 11:30am • Free • Barnes & Noble Pearland, 11200 Broadway • barnesandnoble.com • 713-436-1561 “No Limits” Adaptive RecreationWheelchair Soccer/Basketball • 12:00pm • Open to all persons with physical disabilities who are independent in their wheelchairs. Athletes choose to play soccer or 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 • 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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