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Houston Zoo
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Jump n Jungle Allegro Pearland Academy of Music
www.allegroacademypearland.com 713-614-6679
Amy Blake Academy of Dance
www.amyblakedance.com 281-482-0600
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Chara Christian Dance Academy www.charadance.com 832-569-4065
Character Camp
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Dance Expressions
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Dance Productions
www.danceproductions.biz 281-412-3848
Frontier Camp
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Golfcrest Country Club www.golfcrestcountryclub.com 281-485-4323
Hardball Baseball Academy
www.hardballacademy.com 281-227-3225
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Kiddie Academy West
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Pearland Aquatics
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King’s Kids Learning Center www.kingskidslc.com 281-482-6211
Legacy Gymnastics www.legacy-gym.com 281-482-9300
Primrose Schools
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Sunshine Children’s Academy
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Texas A&M Sea Camp www.tamug.edu/seacam 409-740-4525
The Galloway School www.thegallowayschool.org 281-338-9510
The Health Museum www.thehealthmuseum.org 713-521-1515
The Little Gym
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The Tot Spot
www.crosspointchurch.tv 281-485-1848
Typhoon Texas Waterpark www.typhoontexas.com 832-426-7071
Victory Camp
www.victorycamp.com 281-388-2267
YMCA
www.ymcahouston.org Vic Coppinger: 281-485-6805 Thelma Lay: 281-585-3112
The Fun-Time Calendar
May 2016
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. May 1, 7 & 8 • 42nd Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour • This year’s tour also hosts numerous special events and spotlights new island construction with specially selected additional homes both weekends. • Galveston Island • galveston.com May 1 • Blessing of the Fleet • Watch as decorated shrimp boats and pleasure craft cruise down the Clear Creek Channel to Galveston Bay. • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880 May 1 • Cinco De Mayo Celebration • Enjoy Latin music, mariachi bands, family fun & arts and crafts. • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880
and under $20. Seating times available at 11:00am or 1:00pm. Call 281-485-6484 to make a reservation. • Four Friends Tea Room • fourfriendstearoom.com May 2 & 9 • Adaptive Recreation: Arts & Crafts • 11:30am • Open to persons with developmental disabilities. Create a piece of art you can be proud to show off or even give away as a gift! • 10 yrs & up • Free • Westside Event Center • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900 May 2 & 9 • Adaptive Recreation: Cooking • 11:30am • Open to people with developmental disabilities. Basics of cooking such as measuring, mixing, prepping, baking and many other things. Each participant will take home a cookbook of the items they cooked. RSVP to lfrench@pearlandtx.gov a week prior. • 10 yrs & up • Free • Westside Event Center • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900
May 1 • 23rd Annual Tour de Braz Bike Ride • This year’s proceeds will benefit the Friends of Alvin Parks Foundation and the Thelma Ley Anderson YMCA’s partner’s campaign. • Alvin Community College • tourdebraz.org May 2 • Baby Bounce • 10:30am • 0-18 months • Free • Pearland May 2 - 7 • Mother Daughter Westside Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us High Tea • Enjoy a selection of fine • 713-436-8600 teas, soup, salad, finger sandwiches, scones and delicious desserts served on May 3, 10, 17 & 24 • Toddler fine china. $25 per person, 10 Years old Tuesdays • 10:30am • The Day the
Crayons Quit: Story time, activities, crafts • Armand Bayou Nature Center • and a special character appearance. • abnc.org • 281-474-2551 Discovery Green in Downtown Houston May 4 • Mommy Mingle • discoverygreen.com • 713-400-7336 Wednesday • 10:00am • Bring your little ones to Tot Spot. May 3 • Free Afternoon Enjoy free coffee and snacks at the Houston Zoo • on us and mingle with 12:00pm • Free • Houston Find even more other mommies. Daddies, Zoo • houstonzoo.org • nannies and caretakers family friendly 713-533-6500 are welcome too! • events at May 4, 6, 11, 13, Children’s Museum of 18, 20, 25 & 27 • Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 EcoKids • 9:30am • Hike through the Alphabet May 4 • May the 4th of Nature! Explore a different be With You! • 4:00pm nature topic each day. Ages 3-6 yrs • An event to celebrate the Star and fully potty trained are welcome. Wars fanatic in all of us! • Free • Reservations required. $8 for members Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us & $10 for non-members. Please have • 281-652-1677 your child wear closed toed shoes & May 4 • Crafts • 6:30pm • Free • pack water and a snack. • Armand Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • • 281-652-1677 281-474-2551 May 5 - 11 • Fiesta de Cinco May 4, 11, 18 & 25 • EcoSchoolers de Mayo • Join us as we celebrate • 9:30am • Explore a different nature this historic event through fun, hands-on topic each session. Ages 7-12 yrs are activities and performances. • Children’s welcome. Reservations required. $8 Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • for members & $10 for non-members. 713-522-1138
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The Fun-Time Calendar May 5 - 8 • 6th Annual Red Cat Jazz Festival • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673
game. Reservations required. $10 for one adult and one child. • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551
May 5, 12 & 19 • Adaptive Recreation: Bowling Team • 1:00pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. Open to all skill levels. • 10 yrs & up • Free • Pearland Bowling Center • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931
May 6 • Parent’s Survival Night • 6:30pm • $30 Members, $40 Nonmembers • The Little Gym of Pearland • tlgpearlandtx.com • 713-340-0042
May 6 • Firefly Friday • 7:30pm • Join us on a beautiful walk through the woods as we look for fireflies and listen to the fascinating sounds of the night. Don’t forget walking shoes! Ages 6-adult. Advance reservations required. May 5, 12 & 19 • Adaptive • Armand Bayou Nature Center • Recreation: Basketball • 6:00pm abnc.org • 281-474-2551 • 10 yrs & up • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 May 7 • 2016 Pear Run 10K Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • Run/5K Run/Walk • 7:00am • Pearland Town Center • pearrun.com 281-412-8931 May 5, 12 & 19 • 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. • 8 yrs & up • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 May 6 - 15 • If a Man Answers • The Purple Box Theater • thepurpleboxtheater.com • 818-642-4665 May 6 - 8 • 31st Annual Texas Crab Festival • Featuring more Gulf-Coast Style, Music, Art and Crabs than you can shake a claw at, USA Today named it one of the “10 Best Food Festivals to Dive Into”! • Gregory Park, Crystal Beach, TX • galveston.com May 6 - 8 • Journey, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and More • Jones Hall • houstonsymphony.org May 6 - 8 • 23rd Annual Clear Lake Greek Festival • The annual event features authentic cuisine, live dancers, an outdoor kafenio, and plenty of family-friendly activities. • Landolt Pavilion, Clear Lake Park • clearlakegreekfestival.com May 6 - 7 • Ramona Quimby, age 8 • She’s the famous 3rd grader who’s always aggravating her older sister Beezus, getting into trouble and making a big, noisy fuss when things don’t go her way. In the end both sisters agree, reluctantly, that they need each other!! May 6th at 7pm May 7th at 3pm and 7pm Tickets: $14 Adult, $10 Senior, and $8 Youth • Golden Rule Services • kidsbackporchproductions.org May 6, 13, 20 & 27 • EcoTots • 9:30am • Stroll or walk with your children as guides lead hikes in various parts of the Nature Center, make a nature craft and play a
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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 • 12 yrs & up • Free • Bass Pro Shop, Pearland • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 May 12 - 18 • Play It Safe Wonderweek • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 May 12 • Family Free Night at the Galveston Children’s Museum • 4:30pm-7:30pm • Free • Galveston Children’s Museum • galvestoncm.org • 409-572-2544
May 12 • Pajama Story Time May 7 • Dreams Can Come True • 7:00pm • Free • Alvin Branch with Music from The Little Mermaid Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 • Jones Hall • houstonsymphony.org May 13 - 29 • The Sugar May 7 • Free Hands On Bean Sisters • Pearl Theater • Workshop • 9:00am • Angry Birds pearl-theater.com • 713-340-2540 Bird House: All kids get to keep their May 13 - 14 • Mamma Mia craft, receive a free certificate of • The Grand 1894 Opera House • achievement, a Workshop Apron, and thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 a commemorative pin while supplies last. • At Your Local Home Depot • May 14 & 28 • Pearland Old Town Site Farmer’s Market • homedepot.com 8:00am • The 2nd and 4th Saturday May 7 • Doggy Reading Time • of each month. • Zychlinski Park • 2:00pm • Free • Pearland Westside pearlandoldtownsitefarmersmarket.com Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • May 14 & 28 • AMC Sensory 713-436-8600 Friendly Films for Families May 7 • Movie Night on The Affected by Autism • 10:00am Strand • 7:30pm • Grab your • Captain America: Civil War--The chairs, blankets and pillows, and auditoriums have their lights up, the head downtown Galveston for a FREE sound turned down and audience family-friendly movie under the stars. members are invited to get up and • Free • Saengerfest Park, 23rd & dance, walk, shout or sing! • AMC Strand, Galveston • galveston.com • Gulf Pointe 30 • amctheatres.com • 409-621-2253 281-464-8801 May 8 • Mother’s Day at Kemah May 14 • Bay Day • Interactive Boardwalk • Bring Mom & the entire family for lunch or dinner rides exhibits, activities and demonstrations and music. • Kemah Boardwalk • presented by the Galveston Bay kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880 Foundation. • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880 May 8 • Paul Anka • 7:00pm • The Grand 1894 Opera House • May 14 • Ocean Star Museum Family Day • 10:00am-3:00pm thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 • Rocks and Fossils: Discover how May 10 & 24 • AMC Sensory hydrocarbons are formed from the Friendly Films for Families various processes within every layer Affected by Autism • 7:00pm of the Earth, and how certain rocks • Captain America: Civil War--The tell geologists where to look for oil auditoriums have their lights up, the and natural gas. Moving through areas sound turned down and audience like the soil, volcanoes, and bodies members are invited to get up and of water, pretend you are a rock on dance, walk, shout or sing! • AMC your own special journey through the Gulf Pointe 30 • amctheatres.com • rock cycle. Create a comic strip of 281-464-8801 your rocky story, or learn about the May 11 - 13 • The Puffed- ABCs of rocks and fossils. • Ocean Up Prima Donna • 11:00am • Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum Free • Miller Outdoor Theatre • • oceanstaroec.com • 409-766-7827 milleroutdoortheatre.com May 14 • Grandkids & Me • May 11 • Adaptive Recreation: 11:00am • Free • Alvin Branch Library Paralympic Archery • 2:00pm • • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300
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unit) • Lord of Life Lutheran Church Friendswood • May 28 • Fort Bend Children’s Discovery lordoflifefriendswood.com Center Grand Opening • 9:45am • Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center • childrensdiscoveryfb.org May 20 • Parent’s Survival Night • 6:30pm • $30 Members, $40 Non-members • The Little Gym May 30 • Armand Bayou Nature Center of Pearland • tlgpearlandtx.com • 713-340-0042 Open for Memorial Day • 9:00am • Armand May 14 • Music Nite on the Strand • 6:00pm May 21 - 29 • Palm Beach Opens Weekends Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551 • Zach Person Band w/Campfire Soul (Rock, Soul) • Only at Moody Gardens • Bask in the sun, May 30 • 2016 Memorial Day Celebration Free • Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston poolside, on Galveston’s only white sand beach and • 10:00am-12:00pm • City of Friendswood City • galveston.com • 409-621-2253 surround yourself with lush, landscaping. Relax in a Hall • ci.friendswood.tx.us May 15 • Houston Grand Opera Presents Texas-sized spa or enjoy a game of beach volleyball May 31 - Jun 5 • Beautiful - The Carole King After the Storm • 7:00pm • The Grand 1894 on our regulation court. Either way, you’re in for an Musical • Hobby Center • houston.broadway.com Opera House • thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 unforgettable day at the beach! • Moody Gardens May 17 • Bedtime Stories • 7:00pm • 3-5 Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673 yrs • Free • Pearland Westside Branch Library • May 26 - Jun 8 • Agents Under Cover bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 Wonderweek • Unlock the fun and put your May 19 - Jun 5 • Bleacher Bums • agent skills to the test will all sorts of espionageCollege of the Mainland Community Theatre • themed activities. • Children’s Museum of Houston MONDAY com.edu/community-theatre • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Baby Bounce • 10:30am • 0-18 months • May 19 - 25 • Let Freedom Ring Wonderweek May 27 - 30 • Memorial Day Weekend at Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org Kemah Boardwalk • Dive into Summer. Food 281-652-1677 • 713-522-1138 & Fun! • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com May 19 • Toddler Time • 11:00am • Free • • 281-334-9880 TUESDAY Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 May 28 - 29 • Galveston Ballet presents Toddler Time • 10:15am & 11:15am • 18May 20 - 22 • 43rd Annual Pasadena Giselle • The Grand 1894 Opera House • 36 months • Free • Pearland Branch Library • Strawberry Festival • Pasadena Fairgrounds • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 strawberryfest.org May 14 • Imagine That Backyard Beach Party Mini Camp • 12:30pm-2:00pm • Different Saturday Mini Camp each month. The perfect weekend activity for your little dancer and her friends. • 4-8 • $15 per camp • Chara Christian Dance Academy • charadance.com • 832-569-4065
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May 20 • Mommy & Me Playtime • 9:30am May 28 • Typhoon Texas Waterpark Grand Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free • • Enjoy educational activities and play time with Opening • 9:00am • Live bands and fireworks. Pearland Westside Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • your children. • $2 per child (max $5/family • Typhoon Texas Waterpark • typhoontexas.com 713-436-8600
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Preschool Story Time • 10:30am Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • • 3-5 yrs • Free • Pearland Branch 832-393-2580 Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
WEDNESDAY
May 2016
on our pontoon boat. Observe wildlife searching for their breakfast. Watch and learn about bayou life. Enjoy pastries, juice and coffee while underway. The boat will pick up at the Bay Area Park boat launch (NOT at the nature center). Reservations required. Ages 5-Adult (an adult must accompany children under 18). Fee: $25/adults; $20/children & seniors. Discount to members! • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551
Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-5 yrs • Free • Pearland Westside Branch Mini Moo Playgroup • 9:30am • Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 Story Time and Music in the Playroom at 10:15am. FREE IceDream for all Toddler Time • 10:30am • Free • tots! • Free • Chick-fil-A Pearland • Parker Williams Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 cfapearland.com • 713-436-6700 Rock the Dock • 7:00pm • Summer Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Concert Series • Kemah Boardwalk • Vietnamese Story Time • 10:00am, Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880 11:15am & 2:30pm • Reservation • 281-388-4300 required. • Free • Parker Williams FRIDAY Baby/Toddler Story Time & Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Concerts in the Park • 7:00pm • Playgroup • 10:30am • Free • Mini Musicians • 10:30am • Music Southdown Park • pearlandtx.gov Bracewell Neighborhood Library • and movement to bring families together. Concert in the Park • 7:00pm hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580 • Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, • Free • Pearland Westside Branch Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • refreshments, dinner and/or a snack Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600
Sunset Pontoon Cruise • Relaxing and educational trip as you observe the wildlife of the bayou. Departs from Bay Area Park. Advance reservations required 281-474-2551x10 Ages 5-Adult (an adult must accompany children under 18) Fee: $20/adults; $15/children & Seniors, discounts for members! • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org
SATURDAY & SUNDAY Farm Life Demonstration • 1:00pm • Observe life as it once was at the Martyn farm. Each week our knowledgeable volunteers demonstrate activities common to daily life on a 19th-century farm in southeast Texas. These vary from butter and cheese-making to carpentry and blacksmithing. • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551
Natural History Demonstration • Free • Parker Williams Branch Library and sit back and enjoy an evening of Story Time • 11:00am • Free • Barnes 1:00pm • Learn about the animals of fun and family entertainment. • Free • & Noble Pearland • barnesandnoble.com • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036 Armand Bayou and the habitats they Stevenson Park • ci.friendswood.tx.us • 713-436-1561 Baby Bounce • 3:30pm • Songs, live in. Demonstrations vary from week rhymes and story. • 0-18 months • Free SATURDAY Free Crafts for Kids • 11:00am- to week: mammals, birds and reptiles. • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us Breakfast on the Bayou • 8:00am 3:00pm • Free • Lakeshore Learning • • Armand Bayou Nature Center • • 281-652-1677 • Enjoy breakfast drifting down the bayou lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263 abnc.org • 281-474-2551 Log on to www.pearlandparent.com to submit your event or club information. Print Deadline 10th of month prior.
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