Pearland Parent Magazine March 2020

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March 1 & 15 Sundays in Nature 12pm; Designed to inspire families to get outside and to foster an appreciation for ABNC and our natural world, we will focus on a different topic each month.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551 March 2, 16, 23 & 30 PALS Preschool Sensory Fun 2:30pm; Explore the 5 senses in a sensory friendly environment.

This class is designed for kiddos with sensory needs with or without special needs.; 18 months-5 yrs; $20; Girl Scout House; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 March 2 Toddler/Preschool Snack Pack 10am-10:45am; Join us for a hands on parent/child snack club. In this class we will make a snack, read a book themed with our snack, and eat and spend time together. Each child and their parent will get some of the snack we make. Come have fun, get messy and join the pack. 18 months- 5 years; 8; Alvin Girl Scout House; app.bookking.ca/ alvinrecreationpub/courses/index. asp; 281-388-4299 Cooking & Baking Fun Snack Pack 10am; Flat Bread Pizza; 18 months-5 yrs; $8; Girl Scout House; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 After School Arts & Crafts Club 4:30pm; Kindergarten & up; $15 per session; Gander Studios; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 March 3 – 22 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo NRG Park; rodeohouston.com March 3 – 5 FREE Teddy Bear Camp Drop Off Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 March 3 FREE Tuesdays at the Houston Zoo Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 FREE Puppy Pals 6pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 March 4, 11 & 25 FREE Toddler Story Time 10:30am & 11:15am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 March 4 & 18 FREE STEAM Camp 4:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995

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FREE Dungeons & Dragons 6pm; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036 March 4 FREE School Age STEAM Fun 4:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Teen Anime Night 6pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 March 5, 12 & 26 FREE Nature Nesters 10am; Children and their parents will sing songs, read stories and create small crafts to help further their understanding. This program is rain or shine.; 4 yrs& under; Delores Fenwick Nature Center; pearlandtx.gov; 281-652-1960 March 5 & 19 FREE Story Lab 2pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 March 5 FREE Pig Day with Houston Mini Pig Rescue 4:30pm; Bring the family to hear stories from Megan Se, founder of Houston Mini Pig Rescue. We will also read a piggy book and make a fun piggy craft. You might even get to meet and feed a real pig in person!; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036 March 6 – 15 Spring Break Celebration Live entertainment and fun for everyone.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 March 6 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $40 Non-members; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042 March 7 – 22 Spring Break at the Children’s Museum of Houston Bungee Trampolines, Human Hamster Balls, Boardwalk Bonanza, Destination Rooms, Glow Maze and more.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 March 7, 14 & 28 FREE Fenwick Fledglings 10am; Children and their parents will engage in nature walks, problem solving activities and experiments to further their understanding of the day’s topic.

This program is rain or shine.; 5 yrs& up; Delores Fenwick Nature Center; pearlandtx.gov; 281-652-1960 March 7 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Set out on an adventure with your child in this Binoculars

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Workshop. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron and a commemorative pin while supplies last.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring How to Catch a Dinosaur and How to Catch a Unicorn Story Time 11am; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561 FREE Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

11am; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Saturday Story Time 11am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Wings of Fire FanWing Fan Fest 2pm; Join us for a scavenger hunt, activities, giveaways and more at this special celebration for the newest book in the beloved Wings of Fire: Legends Series.; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561 March 9 – 15 FREE Story Walk 6:30am; A Story Walk is a way to combine physical activity with literacy; this may seem like an odd mix, but it’s an innovative way to get people of all ages out walking while reading children’s picture books. Pages of a book are transformed into signs that are then laid out on a trail. Stop by the Alvin Branch Library in advance to pick up an activity, complete the activity and turn it into the library for a prize.; National Oak Park; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 March 9 – 13 FREE Springtacular 2pm; Come to the library during Spring Break for a variety of activities.; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 March 9, 16, 23 & 30 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Baby Bounce 10:45am; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 March 9 FREE Spring Crafts 2pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Maker Monday 4pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677

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FUN -TIME CALENDAR March 9 Kids in the Kitchen 6pm-7pm; Do you have a peewee Pioneer Woman? Maybe a mini Bobby Flay? Do we have a class for you!

Kids will join us twice a month to learn how to prepare some of their favorite dishes. These simple recipes will start them off with a great foundation and a love for cooking! Sign up today and dinner is done! March 9-Calzone; 3-7 parent/child 8-16 drop off; 20; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 March 10 FREE Roly the Clown 10:30am; Roly can juggle, bike, walk on stilts, do magic tricks, and promises to make you laugh!; 3-12 yrs; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Ice Cream Bingo 2pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 Patty Cakes 6pm-6:45pm; Join us for a simple make and take class teaching minor decorating and confection creating skills. If you have a tiny kitchen creator and are looking for a quick class to foster their creativity this class is for you! Sign up for a few or sign up for them all either way you will enjoy tasty treats this Fall. March 10- 3 St. Patrick’s Day Dipped Oreos; 3-7 parent/child 8-16 drop off; 15; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 FREE Pajama Story Time 6:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 March 11 FREE Teddy Bear Picnic 2pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Potterheads Movie Night 6pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 March 12 FREE Eggciting Chickens 2pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Family Night at the Galveston Children’s Museum 4pm-7pm; Galveston Children’s Museum; galvestoncm.org; 409-572-2544 FREE Tween Craft 5pm; 9-12 yrs; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 March 13 FREE Family Movie 2pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300

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March 14 FREE DIY Kids’ Workshop 9am; It’s tournament time! Sign your little DIYer up today to build this fun Tabletop Basketball game. Space is limited, so register today!; At Your Local Lowes Store; diy.lowes.com Ocean Star Family Day: Derrick of Distinction 10am-3pm; Using unconventional materials (spaghetti, linguine, and marshmallows), compete with other visitors to design, build, and test your very own model of a derrick.; Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum; oceanstaroec.com; 409-766-7827 FREE Sensory Friendly MovieMaleficent Mistress of Evil 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036 FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase 11am; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561 FREE Wonderland Tea Party 1pm; Registration required; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 11th Annual Shaving Cream Pi(e) Fight 1:59pm; Come and celebrate the infinite, non-repeating number 3.14... as we close our street to duke it out in a messy, Pi(e)-induced commotion.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138

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March 16 & 23 After School Arts & Crafts Club 4:30pm; Kindergarten & up; $15 per session; Gander Studios; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 March 16 Toddler/Preschool Snack Pack 10am-10:45am; Join us for a hands on parent/child snack club. In this class we will make a snack, read a book themed with our snack, and eat and spend time together. Each child and their parent will get some of the snack we make. Come have fun, get messy and join the pack. Mon March 16 Rice Krispies; 18 months- 5 years; 8; Alvin Girl Scout House; app. bookking.ca/alvinrecreationpub/ courses/index.asp; 281-388-4299 Cooking & Baking Fun Snack Pack 10am; Rice Krispies; 18 months-5 yrs; $8; Girl Scout House; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 March 17 FREE St. Patrick’s Day Bingo 4pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 March 18 FREE Polliwog Nature Club 10:30am; Books, songs, crafts, and hands on animal experiences. Open to first 30 kids. First come, first served.; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE School Age STEAM Fun 4:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300

March 19 - April 5 The Voice of the Prairie FREE Music Night on The Strand COM Theatre @ College of the 6pm; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Mainland; com.edu/theatre; Galveston; 409-621-2253 409-933-8345 March 15 March 20 FREE Bayou Bend Family Days: To FREE BCLS Can Help You Prepare Your Health for School 1pm; Find activities, games, 4pm; Pearland Branch Library; demonstrations, and performances bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 throughout the gardens and historic Parent’s Survival Night mansion. Enjoy tours of the first floor 6:30pm; $30 Members, $40 Nonof the house.; Bayou Bend Collection members; The Little Gym of Pearland; & Gardens; mfah.org; 713-639-7750 tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042 March 16 – 20 FREE Spring Break at Rienzi 10am; Visit Rienzi for family-friendly fun and learning during Spring Break.

Enjoy free activities in the beautiful Rienzi Gardens.; Rienzi; mfah.org FREE FUNomenal Spring Break at Discovery Green 11am-4pm; Activities will include Mad Science shows, hands-on crafts with Girlstart, Touch a Truck Tuesdays, WITS Young Writers Workshops with Houston Public Library Express and more.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336

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FREE 2020 Season Premiere: Hands Percussion 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com March 21 Celtic Festival Don your kilt and celebrate Celtic culture with babpipes, dancing, art and more.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 Paws in the Park 9am; Dog Diving, Stage Demonstrations, Pet Exhibitors, Food Vendors, Obstacle Course, Pet Adoptions; Free Admission;

Independence Park (3449 Pearland Pkwy); pearlandtx.gov Parent/Child Toddler Art Group 10am; 2-5 yrs; $12 per session; Gander Studios; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring Pig the Tourist 11am; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561 FREE Family Fun and Film 11am; The Secret Life of Pets; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 March 23 Toddler/Preschool Snack Pack 10am-10:45am; Join us for a hands on parent/child snack club. In this class we will make a snack, read a book themed with our snack, and eat and spend time together. Each child and their parent will get some of the snack we make. Come have fun, get messy and join the pack. Mon March 23- Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins; 18 months- 5 years; 8; Alvin Girl Scout House; app.bookking. ca/alvinrecreationpub/courses/index. asp; 281-388-4299 Cooking & Baking Fun Snack Pack 10am; Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins; 18 months-5 yrs; $8; Girl Scout House; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 Kids in the Kitchen 6pm-7pm; Do you have a peewee Pioneer Woman? Maybe a mini Bobby Flay? Do we have a class for you!

Kids will join us twice a month to learn how to prepare some of their favorite dishes. These simple recipes will start them off with a great foundation and a love for cooking! Sign up today and dinner is done! March 23 3-cheese Pasta with Garlic bread; 3-7 parent/ child 8-16 drop off; 20; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 March 24 FREE Toddler Tuesdays 10:30am; Meet Daniel Tiger! Enjoy story time, crafts station, a neighbor village, fun photo opportunities, music

by Uncle Jumbo, Toddler Town and more!; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 Patty Cakes 6pm-6:45pm; Join us for a simple make and take class teaching minor decorating and confection creating skills. If you have a tiny kitchen creator and are looking for a quick class to foster their creativity this class is for you! Sign up for a few or sign up for them all either way you will enjoy tasty treats this Fall. March 24-Mermaid Mini Cake; 3-7 parent/child 8-16 drop off; 15; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299

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FUN -TIME CALENDAR March 25 FREE Family Fun Night 6:30pm; Decorate a Birdhouse.; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 March 27 – 29 Alvin Music Festival and Cook-Off 3pm; Briscoe Park; alvinmusicfestival.com March 27 FREE Wild Hour with the Delores Fenwick Nature Center: Seeds & Wildflowers 4pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Nerf Nights 6pm; Don’t forget to bring your nerf guns.; Newman Park; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 March 28 GCIC Jazz Festival A celebration of Houston-area community colleges and their significant contribution to the local jazz scene.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 Epiphany Lutheran Spring Fair & Gardening Extravaganza 9am; Enjoy a day of garden and wildlife education “learn and see” classes. The fair will also feature shopping at the Handcraft Market, BBQ lunch and bake sale, plant sale, white elephant sale, and door prizes!; free; Epiphany Lutheran Church Family Life Center; shiningthelight.org; 281-485-7833 Bake & Take 10am-12pm; Join us for a hands-on baking class starting from scratch each Saturday morning! Enjoy a little Bake and Take of cookies, cakes, and pies Oh My! Kids will learn tips and techniques to create their own creative confection from start to finish! Each student will bake and take items each class.; 3-7 parent/child 8-16 drop off; 30; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299

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FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring Macca the Alpaca 11am; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561 March 30 Toddler/Preschool Snack Pack 10am-10:45am; Join us for a hands on parent/child snack club. In this class we will make a snack, read a book themed with our snack, and eat and spend time together. Each child and their parent will get some of the snack we make. Come have fun, get messy and join the pack.; 18 months5 years; 8; Alvin Girl Scout House; app.bookking.ca/alvinrecreationpub/ courses/index.asp; 281-388-4299 Cooking & Baking Fun Snack Pack 10am; No Bake Cookies; 18 months-5 yrs; $8; Girl Scout House; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 After School Arts & Crafts Club 4:30pm; Kindergarten & up; $15 per session; Gander Studios; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 March 31 FREE Toddler Tuesdays: Playground Celebration 10:30am; Story time, free entertainment and activities especially for toddlers.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336

Ongoing Events FREE Weekly Story Times

TUESDAYS

Baby Bounce 10:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Branch Library Baby Time Lapsit 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library

WEDNESDAYS

Story Time Fun 10:15am; Manvel Branch Library

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Toddler Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Alvin Branch Library Baby Bounce 3:30pm; Pearland Branch Library

THURSDAYS Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Pearland Branch Library Toddler Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library

SUNDAYS FREE Sundays in the Park 2pm; Families are invited to enjoy music, lawn games and more. Check out the library cart at the Houston Public Library outdoor reading room and our resident Art Cart “Rocket Dog” for games.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 * Please contact library for details as some require advanced tickets.

Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580

Toddler Time 10:30am; Alvin Branch Library

Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596

Other Weekly Events

Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036

WEDNESDAYS FREE Mommy & Me Mornings 10am; Story time and craft.; Chickfil-A East Pearland; cfarestaurant.com/ eastpearland; 281-992-9600

THURSDAYS FREE General Admission Thursdays to Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 10am; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; mfah.org; 713-639-7300 FREE Thursdays at the Houston Museum of Natural Science 2pm-5pm; Free admission to permanent exhibits only.; Houston Museum of Natural Science; hmns.org; 713-639-4629 FREE Family Thursday at The Health Museum 2pm-7pm; The Health Museum; thehealthmuseum.org; 713-521-1515 FREE D&D for Everyone 3:30pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Family Night Thursdays at the Children’s Museum of Houston 5pm-8pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138

Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995

Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals Casa Ole Mondays; $ .99 kid’s meal for kids 12 yrs & under; 3100 Broadway Cafe’ Taraiz Tuesdays; All day kids eat free; 9415 Broadway Denny’s Tuesdays & Saturdays; 4pm-10pm kids eat free; 11221 Broadway Stadia Sports Grill Wednesdays; All day Kids 12 yrs & under eat free; Town Center Luby’s Wednesdays after 4pm & Saturdays All Day; Kids eat free Firehouse Subs Sundays; Kids eat free. No coupon required; near Home Depot Steak n Shake Webster Sundays; All Day - one free kid’s plate for each $8 spent

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