The Fun-Time Calendar
March 2014
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 • Chicken Yard Tours for Kids & Families • Come see the chickens, goats, ducks, geese, bantams, turkeys, guinea fowl and Lenny, the Donkey. Tours are offered mornings from 9am - 1pm, and afternoons from 2 - 6pm time frames, weekdays and weekends. All tours are by reservation only. Please email info@mychickendiaries.com or call Chickadoo Suz at 281-756-0616 x4 to schedule a tour. • $15/participant • My Chicken Diaries • mychickendiaries.com/kids.html Mar 1 - 31 • Summer Volunteer Help Needed at the Library • We’ll be taking applications for summer volunteers during the month of March. Applications will be available at the branch and online during the month of March only. Applications due by Mar. 31st. Must be between the ages of 11 and 18. Interviews will take place in April and training will take place in May. • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Mar 1 - 2 • Blast from the Past • Vintage car show, Elvis costume contest & golden oldies all weekend long. • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880 Mar 1 • The Galloway School 12th Annual Galloway Gallop Fun Run • Come join our 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1K Fun Run. Online registration is available at signmeup.com. You may also stop by The Galloway School, located at 3200 W. Bay Area Blvd. to pick up a registration form. • Kemah Boardwalk • thegallowayschool.org • 281-338-9510
Mar 1 • Free Hands-On Workshop • 9:00am • Build a Trojan Horse Bank. All kids keep their craft and receive a Free Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement. • 5-12 yrs • Free • At Your Local Home Depot • homedepot.com
Mar 4 - 16 • The Wizard of Oz • Follow the yellow brick road to the magical city of Oz with Dorothy, Toto, and the gang in this delightful family musical. • Hobby Center • tuts.com • 713-558-8887 Mar 4 • First Free Tuesday at the Houston Zoo • 2:00pm • The Houston Zoo offers free admission to our guests on the first Tuesday of every month from 2 p.m. until closing. • Free • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500
Mar 1 • Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Celebration • 11:00am-3:00pm • Children and parents are invited to join in the festivities, which include Free crafts for kids, make a hot air balloon, explore the globe game and Mar 5 • Dr. Seuss’s Craft • hourly story times featuring Dr. Seuss 6:00pm • Crafts inspired by Dr. Seuss. favorites! • Free • Lakeshore Learning PearlandParent.com • All Ages • Free • Pearland Branch • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263 Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Mar 1 • LEGO Movie Building Event Mar 6, 20 & 27 • “No Limit’s” • 1:00pm • Free • Barnes & Noble Pearland Adaptive Recreation - Bowling Team • barnesandnoble.com • 713-436-1561 • 1:00pm • Open to all persons with developmental Mar 2 • Firefighter’s Children’s Parade • disabilities. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist 2:00pm • Firefighters Local 571 hosts a parade those with special needs to make this a rewarding dedicated to the families and children of Galveston. experience. Open to all skill levels. • 10+ • Free The parade marches on with costumed kids and • Pearland Bowling Center • pearlandparks.com • decorated floats. Begins at 27th Street and Seawall, 281-412-8931
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and proceeds to 47th Street to the Academy parking Mar 6, 20 & 27 • “No Limit’s” Adaptive lot. • City of Galveston • mardigrasgalveston.com Recreation - Wheelchair Football/Basketball Mar 3 • Read Across America Story Time • 7:00pm • Open to all persons with physical • 7:00pm • Free • Barnes & Noble Pearland • disabilities who are independent in their wheelchairs. Choose which sport to play. No registration required. barnesandnoble.com • 713-436-1561 • 10+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & Mar 4 - 23 • Houston Livestock Show & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com Rodeo • Reliant Park • rodeohouston.com • 281-412-8931
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