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November 1 – 30 Weekend Adventure Pass Three Parks - One pass for $39.99 enjoy unlimited visits on Friday, Saturday & Sunday to the Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston.; Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston; pleasurepier.com Veterans Supply Drive For the entire month of November we will accept any of the following: Men’s undershirts and underwear, ladies’ underwear and sports bras, nonskid socks, flip flops, sweatpants, wheelchair or walker bags, lap size fleece throw blankets, dementia or fidget blankets and aprons, toiletries such as: shampoo, lotion, soap, toothpaste, either large or travel size, no razors or mouthwash due to safety concerns. Items donated will be distributed to veterans through the Office of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service department.; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 November 1 – 3 International Quilt Festival 10:00am-7:00pm; George R. Brown Convention Center; facebook.com/ events/2260477004033751 November 1, 8, 15 & 22 FREE Walk on Fridays Join us on Friday nights, where there’s no entrance fee! Walk around and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Pier!; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950 November 1 & 15 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $40 Non-members; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042 November 1 Honoring Our Veterans Bring a photo of your Veteran to us to scan (or email to pearlandwest@bcls.lib.tx.us).

Include: Name, Branch, anything you’d like to share about them, and the name of the person or family who is honoring them. We will display it on our wall and in a collection online in Biblioboard during November in honor of their service.; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 November 2 – 3 Salute to Military Service & First Responders Discounts, displays, activities and patriotism!; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 November 2 The Great Inflatable Race 9:00am; Sam Houston Race Park; thegreatinflatablerace.com/ houston FREE Saturday Story Time 11:00am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300

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FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring The Crayons’ Christmas 11:00am; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561 FREE Big Blue Blocks 3:00pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Movies at Miller: Toy Story 7:00pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Opry on the Square 7:00pm; Celebrates the time honored Saturday night Texas Opry tradition showcasing live, traditional country music.; Pearland Town Center; pearlandtowncenter.com November 3, 10 & 17 FREE Sundays in the Park 2:00pm; 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 November 3 & 17 FREE Sundays in Nature 12:00pm; Join us for a day of free admission. We will focus on a different topic each month.

Free admission is offered anytime between noon and 4pm.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551 November 3 FREE Baby & Me Story Time Featuring Elmo 11:00am; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561 November 4 – 10 FREE Story Walk 6:30am; A Story Walk is a way to combine physical activity with literacy. 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 November 4, 11 & 18 Kids After School Art Club 4:30pm; Crafting, painting, collaging, sculpting and more.; Kindergarten & up; $15 per session; Gander Studio; alvin-tx.gov November 4, 18 & 25 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 November 4 FREE Adaptive Cooking/Arts and Crafts 11:00am; Open to persons

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Learn how to cook new things every week along with fun arts and crafts activities. Participants must register online.; 10 yrs.& up; Westside Event Center; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8900 FREE Maker Monday 4:00pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 Kids in the Kitchen: Hamburger with Baked Sweet Potato Fries 6:00pm; Learn how to prepare some of your favorite dishes.; 3-14 yrs.; $20 each class; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov November 5 - December 21 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Main Street Theater - MATCH; mainstreettheater.com; 713-524-6706 November 5 FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12:00pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 Cooking & Baking Fun: Galaxy Cupcakes 6:00pm; Simple make and take class.; 3-14 yrs.; $15 per lesson; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov FREE Puppy Pals 6:00pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 November 6 FREE Toddler Story Time 10:30am; 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 November 7, 14 & 21 FREE General Admission Thursday at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston 10:00am-9:00pm; Ticketed exhibitions are separate from general admission.; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; mfah.org; 713-639-7300 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Toddler Time 10:30am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Toddler Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036 FREE Adaptive Bowling 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. Must register online.; 10 yrs.& up; Alvin Bowling Center; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8904

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FUN -TIME CALENDAR November 7, 14 & 21 FREE Family Thursday at the Health Museum 2:00pm-7:00pm; The Health Museum; thehealthmuseum.org; 713-521-1515 FREE Thursdays at the Houston Museum of Natural Science 2:00pm-5:00pm; Free admission to permanent exhibits only.; Houston Museum of Natural Science; hmns.org; 713-639-4629 FREE D&D for Everyone 4:00pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Family Night at the Children’s Museum 5:00pm-8:00pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Adaptive Basketball 6:00pm; Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Learn basic basketball skills. Open to all skill levels. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience.; 8 yrs.& up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 November 7 FREE Tween Craft 5:00pm; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580

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Natatorium & Recreation Center; pearlandwalk.org FREE Adaptive Kayaking 9:30am; Open to all persons with a disability. Learn basic of kayaking.

No experience required. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. Swimsuits are required. Limited to the first 10 participants. Must register online.; 12 yrs.& up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 Ocean Star Family Days: What’s on your Plate?

10:00am; Using modeling clay and a special tool, speed up geologic time to see how all of this created folding and faulting that affects where oil and gas can be found.; Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum; oceanstaroec.com; 409-766-7827 FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring The Monster at the End of This Book and People In Your Neighborhood 11:00am; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561 November 11 & 13 FREE Mindfulness for Kids 4:00pm; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036

November 12 – 30 Christmas Village at Bayou Bend with Santa and His Reindeer FREE Pajama Story Time Thousands of lights and activities for 6:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 all ages throughout the 14-acre estate.

Live music, shopping, cotton snowball November 8 – 10 fights, faux snow slide and much Salute to Military & First more. $15 adult (ages 13+), $10 Responders youth (ages 5-12), Free for children Must present valid ID for discount.; ages 4 & younger. Open every Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950 evening except December 24 & 25.; Bayou Bend Collection & Gardens; November 8 – 9 mfah.org; 713-639-7750 Sugar Plum Market 2019 November 12 & 26 Largest annual holiday shopping FREE Pajama Story Time extravaganza in Fort Bend County.; 6:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; Stafford Centre, Cash & Murphy Rd; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 sugarplummarket.com November 12 November 9 – 10 FREE Preschool STEAM Martyn Farm Harvest Festival 10:00am-4:00pm; Turn back the clock 11:30am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 to circa 1900. Join us for children’s games and crafts, general store with Cooking & Baking Fun: Mermaid home-made goodies and hand-made Mini Cake toys and gifts, quilting and basket 6:00pm; Simple make and take class.; weaving, wagon rides, music and 3-14 yrs.; $15 per lesson; Alvin Senior dancers, woodcarving, pie eating Center; alvin-tx.gov contest and raffles.; Armand Bayou FREE Family Fun Nature Center; abnc.org; 6:00pm; Independence Park; 281-474-2551 bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 November 9 FREE Pajama Story Time AHA Bay Area Heart Walk 6:15pm; Manvel Branch Library; Charity walk benefiting the American Heart Association. Details at heart.org; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 Kemah Boardwalk; November 13 – 17 kemahboardwalk.com; Disney On Ice: Dream Big 281-334-9880 NRG Stadium; disneyonice.com Pearland Veterans Day Walk November 13 7:30am; Help eliminate the stigma FREE STEAM Camp: Lego Build of mental illness, raise awareness Battle of PTSD and fund counseling for 4:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch veterans and their families.; Pearland Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995

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FREE Potterhead’s Movie Night 6:00pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 November 14 – 17 39th Annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market NRG Center; nutcrackermarket.com November 15 - February 2 Ice Skating at Discovery Green First 50 skaters skate for FREE on Opening Day. Skate rental fee waived for all others. Admission is $11 on Opening Day.; $11, $4 skate rental; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 November 15 - January 5 Magical Winter Lights 5:00pm; With over 6 million lights, upgraded installations, and interactive displays, the festival has eight themed lantern sections that will leave adults and children of all ages fascinated.

Also, the multicultural festival features the dinosaur exhibit with kid-friendly dinosaur rides, entertainment by Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, the Ice Sisters, authentic arts and crafts created by skilled Chinese artisans, carnival rides & games, and food. But that’s not all, they are introducing brand new nightly Chinese acrobatic shows included in your admission!; Gulf Greyhound Park; magicalwinterlights.com November 15 FREE Gingerbread Polar Express In honor of The Polar Express Train Ride at the Galveston Railroad Museum, the hotel is creating a special “Polar Express” themed gingerbread house. The gingerbread house is on public display in the lobby of the hotel.; The Tremont House, Galveston; galveston.com FREE Wild Hour with the Delores Fenwick Nature Center: Alligators 11:00am; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 November 16 - January 12 Holiday in the Gardens Eight Holiday Attractions. One Venue.

Ice Land: Christmas Around the World - Festival of Lights - Holiday 3D Films - Rudolph 4D - Ice Skating Arctic Slide - Train Rides - Photos with Santa - Plus Live Entertainment, Great Food; Moody Gardens Galveston; moodygardens.com; 800-582-4673 November 16 – 17 FREE Friendswood’s Art In The Park 10:00am-5:00pm; 70 fine art vendors, live music, street art demonstrations, food trucks, kid’s art area; Stevenson Park; aitpfestival.com November 16 5th Annual Wobble Before You Gobble - Community Health Fair 8:30am; Health Screenings, live entertainment, games and challenges, flu shots and vaccinations, interactive kids entertainment and more.; Pearland Town Center; pearlandtowncenter.com FREE Family Fun & Film 11:00am; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677

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FUN -TIME CALENDAR November 16 FREE Kid’s Crafts & Movie 1:00pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596

wares, Sweet Shoppe, Live Christmas Music and much more. Fri 9am-6pm and Sat 9am-4pm; Moody Methodist Church; moody.org/stf

November 17 FREE Baby & Me Story Time Featuring Abby 11:00am; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561

November 22 & 23 Mommy & Me Toddler Time 10:00am; Arts & Crafts; 2-4 yrs.; $12 per session; Gander Studio; alvin-tx.gov

November 18 FREE Adaptive Cooking/Arts and Crafts 11:00am; Open to persons with developmental disabilities. Learn how to cook new things every week along with fun arts and crafts activities.

Participants must register online.; 10 yrs.& up; Westside Event Center; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8900

November 22 FREE Imagine Play Time 10:30am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995

FREE Music & Movement 1:00pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 Kids in the Kitchen: Crunchy Beef Tacos with Veggie Rice 6:00pm; Learn how to prepare some of your favorite dishes.; 3-14 yrs.; $20 each class; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov November 19 Cooking & Baking Fun: Dipped Oreos 6:00pm; Simple make and take class.; 3-14 yrs.; $15 per lesson; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov November 20 FREE Polliwog Nature Club 10:30am; Books, songs, crafts and hands on animal experiences. Open to the first 30 kids.; 18 months-3 yrs.; 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 FREE Teen: Shrinky Dinks 7:00pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 November 21 - December 16 Santa’s Mailboxes Drop off your letter to the big man himself, Santa! Make sure that a return address is included on the letter, responses will be sent from the North Pole weekly.; In front of Alvin HEB and Kroger Stores; alvin-tx.gov November 21 FREE Sack Lunch Story Time 12:30pm; Independence Park (3449 Pearland Pkwy); bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 November 22 - January 5 Sugar Land Holiday Lights More than 3 million lights, 8 themed areas, holiday shopping, great food, holiday movie nights, Santa Claus and much more! Open 6pm-9pm Sunday - Thursday and 6pm-10pm Friday and Saturday.; Constellation Field, Sugar Land; sugarlandholidaylights.com November 22 – 23 Seaside Treasure Festival 9:00am; Market featuring a variety of

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FREE Nerf Nights 6:00pm; Don’t forget to bring your nerf guns.; Newman Park; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 FREE Georgia on My Mind: Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles 7:00pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com November 23 - January 12 Zoo Lights 5:30pm; Earth-friendly LED lighting illuminate our ancient oak trees and decorate the paths to light your way.; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 November 23 FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring Anna, Elsa and the Secret River and Frozen 2 Little Golden Book 11:00am; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561 Glisten Holiday Lighting 12:00pm-9:00pm; 5 snow slides, DJ, and holiday annual lighting.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 FREE Family Fun Day: Big Blue Blocks 1:00pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 November 24 FREE Baby & Me Story Time Featuring Big Bird 11:00am; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561 November 25 FREE STEM Thanksgiving Butter 1:00pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 November 26 FREE Frozen Sing-A-Long & Craft 2:00pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Family Fun Day: Thanksgiving BINGO 4:00pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 November 27 FREE STEAM Camp: Mayflower Challenge 4:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Tweens: Disguise a Gingerbread 4:30pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677

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November 28 - January 2 FREE The Night Before Christmas Gingerbread Village In celebration of the holidays, the hotel is creating a special “The Night Before Christmas” themed gingerbread village. This famous poem will be recreated in gingerbread for guests to enjoy.; Hotel Galvez & Spa, Galveston; galveston.com November 28 FREE H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade 9:00am; Downtown Houston; houstontx.gov/thanksgivingparade Thanksgiving Day at Pleasure Pier Celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family on the Pier!; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950 Thanksgiving Day at Kemah Boardwalk Bring your family and friends to enjoy great food and rides.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 Pearland Turkey Trot 7:00am; 6-mile, 4-mile, Family 1-Mile, Kids K; Independence Park; pearlandturkeytrot.com Uptown Holiday Lighting Event / Fireworks 4:00pm-7:00pm; Post Oak Boulevard, Houston; uptown-houston.com November 29 – 30 10th Annual Thanksgiving Gift Market Fri Noon-8pm, Sat 10am6pm; $6 admission; Moody Gardens Convention Center; homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com November 29 FREE Galveston Holiday Lighting Celebration at Hotel Galvez 6:00pm; Featuring performances from The Nutcracker, area choirs and dance groups and the Galveston Community Band.; Hotel Galvez & Spa, Galveston; galveston.com November 30 Holiday in the Plaza 12:00pm-5:00pm; Come visit with Santa and bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus in exchange for a complimentary picture with Santa. Plus, craft and a sing along.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 FREE Pearland Town Center Tree Lighting Ceremony 6:00pm; Enjoy a short fireworks display as the tree is lit, photo opportunities with Santa, a light up dance floor and more!; Pearland Town Center; pearlandtowncenter.com Merry Christmas from The Doo Wop Project 8:00pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894

create small crafts. Rain or shine Wednesday-Friday. Please be advised this program does not meet on the first Wednesday of each month.; 4 yrs & under; Delores Fenwick Nature Center; pearlandtx.gov; 281-652-1960 FREE Fenwick Fledglings 4pm; Nature walks, problem solving activities and experiments. Rain or shine on Wednesdays-Fridays.; 5 yrs & up; Delores Fenwick Nature Center; pearlandtx.gov

FREE Weekly Story Times

TUESDAYS

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

WEDNESDAYS

Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Manvel Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am; 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

Other Weekly Events

TUESDAYS

FREE Adaptive Track and Exercise Class 11am; Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Join us for an hour-long fitness session.

Participants will be to access the indoor track and our hydraulic workout equipment. Must register online.; 10 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931

WEDNESDAYS

FREE Mommy & Me Mornings 10am; Story time and craft.; Chickfil-A East Pearland; cfarestaurant.com/ eastpearland; 281-992-9600 * 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 Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036

Ongoing Events

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FREE Nature Nesters 10am; Sing songs, read stories and

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