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October 1 – 27 Curious George: The Golden Meatball Main Street Theater - MATCH; mainstreettheater.com; 713-524-6706 October 1 – 3 FREE Cinderella in Spain 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com October 1, 8, 22 & 29 Kids After School Art Club 4:30pm; Paint, draw, collage, and create in a variety of mediums.; 5-12 yrs; $15; Gander Studio; alvin-tx.gov October 2 FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 Cooking & Baking Fun: Minnie and Micky Mouse Cookies 5:30pm; A simple make and take class teaching minor decorating and confection creating skills.

Maximum of 10 students.; 3 yrs & up; $15 per lesson; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov FREE Shrinky Dinks 6pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Twilight Tour of moonGarden 7pm; Join Montreal artist collective Lucion Traveling Light, the creators of moonGarden for a guided tour of their latest creation. Departure time is 7pm, arrive 10-15 minutes before.

Wear comfortable shoes.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 October 3, 17, 24 & 31 FREE Toddler Story Time 10:30am & 11:15am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 October 3 FREE STEM Camp 4:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Family Craft 6:30pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 October 4 – 6 FREE 39th Annual Festival Chicano 7pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com October 4 Galveston Appreciation Day & Harvest Moon Regatta Enjoy $15.99 All Day Ride Passes.; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950 FREE Children’s Craft: Milk Carton Birdhouses 4:30pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE Pajama Story Time 6:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995

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FREE Puppy Pals 6:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Thursday Concerts: Tontons - Houston Based Indie Rock Sweethearts 7pm; You are welcome to bring picnics, blankets, and chairs.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 October 5 – 21 Silent Sky Pearl Theater; pearl-theater.com; 832-459-4674 October 5 – 8 Columbus Day Weekend Our Weekend Adventure Pass active for 4 days! Three Parks One Pass $39.99 enjoy unlimited visits on Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday to the Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston.; Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston; kemahboardwalk.com October 5 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 members, $40 non-members; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042 FREE moonGARDEN: “Goodnight Moon” 7pm-9pm; A pajama party for the city of Houston. Milk and cookies will be served, celebrity readers will share the beloved children’s book in the languages of Houston. Telescopes for star-gazing, a series of 22 illuminated spheres.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 October 6 – 7 Pearland Art & Crafts on the Pavilion 10am-5pm; Free admission, juried art show to shop for unique art and handcrafted pieces created by local artists. Live music, a food truck court, pop-up paint studio and kids’ art station are part of the fun.; Pearland Town Center; pearlandtowncenter.com October 6 Houston Symphony presents Peter and The Wolf Jones Hall; houstonsymphony.org; 713-224-7575 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Build a model fireboat.

Register online.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com Kids Painting 10am; “Whimsical Cats in a Moonlit Tree” A session of painting step-by-step with acrylics on canvas.; 5 yrs & up; $25; Gander Studio; alvin-tx.gov Mistletoe Market at BellaVita 10am-4pm; Over 70 vendors; $3 Admission; Club BellaVita, 1548

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North Rivera Circle, Pearland; club-bellavita.org FREE Preschool Pretend Play 10:30am; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Music and Movement 2pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 October 7 & 21 FREE Sundays in Nature: Spiders, Snakes & Creepy Crawlers 12pm; 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 October 8 & 22 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Arts and Crafts/Cooking 11am; 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! Participants will also participate in a cooking class, in which they will go over 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. Participants must RSVP by the Friday before class to acerda@pearlandtx.gov or 281412-8904.; 6 yrs & up; Westside Event Center; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8900 October 9 – 19 FREE StoryWalk A StoryWalk 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 October 9 Cooking & Baking Fun: Super Hero Cupcakes 5:30pm; A simple make and take class teaching minor decorating and confection creating skills.

Maximum of 10 students.; 3 yrs & up; $15 per lesson; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov FREE Teen Time 5:30pm; Make a spooky moon.; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 October 10 FREE Para los Ninos 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580

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FUN -TIME CALENDAR October 10 FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995

renewable energy affects your life.; Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum; oceanstaroec.com; 409-766-7827

FREE Adaptive Recreation: Kayaking 5:30pm; Open to all persons with disabilities. Learn the basics of kayaking while enjoying being on the water. No experience required. All equipment and water safety will be provided. Must be comfortable in the water. Swimsuits are required. Limit 12. Participants must register online.; 12 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931

DaVinci Day at Galveston Children’s Museum 10am-5pm; A family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, and resourcefulness featuring local builders, artists, educators, students, crafters, tinkerers and hobbyists seeking to share their creations and ideas. You will explore hands-on activities and use their imagination to create something unique.; Galveston Children’s Museum; galvestoncm.org; 409-572-2544

FREE Adaptive Recreation: Bingo Night 6pm; Open to all individuals with a disability. Come out and join us for a night of fun, snacks, drinks, and prizes. Parents, guardians, and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience for everyone.

Participants must register online.; 8 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 October 11 FREE Family Free Night at Galveston Children’s Museum 4pm-7pm; Galveston Children’s Musuem; galvestoncm.org; 409-572-2544 FREE Pajama Story Time 7pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 October 12 – 14 Scouting Weekend at Pleasure Pier Discounts for scouts! $17.99 All Day Ride Passes ($2 donated back); Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950 October 12 – 13 30th Annual St. Andrew’s Craft Fair Fri 10am-7pm and Sat 9am-4pm; St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church; pumpkinchurch.com October 12 FREE Block Party 2pm-5pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 October 13 Head for the Cure 5K Run/Walk 8am; Raise funds, awareness and hope for the local brain tumor community. Funds raised benefit brain cancer research and programs at the MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Brain Tumor Trials Collaborative.; Pearland Town Center; pearlandtowncenter.com

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Family Day at The Ocean Star: Sources of Energy 10am-3pm; In addition to petroleum, learn about nine other energy sources and how each one is important to your everyday life. See if you can put together our energy puzzle, and discover how renewable and non-

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FREE Weekend Movie and Activity 2pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Music Nite on The Strand: Bon Ton Mickey & the Zydeco Hot Steppers 6pm; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 FREE Bayou City Music Series 7pm; Jazz in the Tre featuring Jason Moran, HSPVA jazz; Emancipation Park, 3018 Emancipation Ave, Houston; discoverygreen.com October 14 Galveston Symphony Orchestra 4pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894 October 15 FREE Make-It Monday 5 yrs & up; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 Sensory Friendly Day at the Children’s Museum of Houston An opportunity for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders and sensory processing differences to explore the Museum at their own pace and time. To register, please contact Lydia Dungus at ldungus@cmhouston.org or 713-535-7238.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 October 16 FREE Open Dance Project’s ENGINuity!

11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com Cooking & Baking Fun: Free Start Cupcakes 5:30pm; A simple make and take class teaching minor decorating and confection creating skills. Maximum of 10 students.; 3 yrs & up; $15 per lesson; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov

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FREE Adaptive Recreation: Goalball for the Visually Impaired 6pm; Designed for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

Participants will play in teams of three and try to roll/throw a ball that has bells embedded in it into their opponent’s goal. Partially sighted participants will be required to wear eyeshades to play. Must register online.; 8 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 October 17 FREE Teen Game Night 6:30pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 October 18 FREE Thursday Concerts: Monte Montgomery - Acoustic Rock Guitar Virtuoso 7pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 October 19 – 20 FREE Splendid China XIII 7:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com October 19 FREE Paracute Play Time 10am; A morning of toddlerfriendly fun.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 FREE Music and Movement 11am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 The Mad Man of Maui 6pm; Enjoy the sounds of summer with The Mad Man of Maui, Fred Lowery, on his ukulele.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 members, $40 nonmembers; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042 October 20 – 21 Kemah Triathlon Athletes are testing their strength during this incredible triathlon.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 Wings Over Houston Airshow with Sean D. Tucker, Sasquatch by John Klatt Airshows, Tora! Tora! Tora!

F-16 Demo, US Coast Guard Demo and more. Also, featuring The US Navy Blue Angels.; Ellington Airport; wingsoverhouston.com LEGO Kids Fest 2018 An entertainment-packed family event centered around LEGO building and experiences.; NRG Park; events.brickfestlive.com

FREE Tabletop Game Night 6:30pm; 12 yrs & up; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995

October 20 FREE Doggy Reading Time 10:30am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995

October 17 FREE STEM Camp 4:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995

FREE Family Fun Day 2pm; Decorate a craft pumpkin.; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596

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FUN -TIME CALENDAR October 20 Monster Jam 7pm; NRG Park; ticketmaster.evyy.net FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green: Goosebumps 7:30pm; Arrive early for contest and activities. You are welcome to bring blankets, and chairs to view from the hill.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 October 21 FREE Bayou Bend & Rienzi Family Days 1pm-5pm; Feature music, games, crafts, and a host of other activities that are fun for both children and adults. Families with young children are invited to take guided tours, led by volunteers from the Houston Junior Woman’s Club, of specially chosen rooms in the house.; Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens; mfah.org; 713-639-7750 October 22 – 31 FREE First Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest 10am-12pm; Bring in a decorated pumpkin for prizes - see Manvel Library for rules and an entry form.; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 October 22 FREE STEM Club - Leaves/ Chlorophyll 10:30am; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE Little Yogis 11am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 October 23 FREE STEM Club - Leaves/ Chlorophyll 4:30pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 Cooking & Baking Fun: Space Themed Mini Cake 5:30pm; A simple make and take class teaching minor decorating and confection creating skills. Maximum of 10 students.; 3 yrs & up; $15 per lesson; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov FREE STEM - Special Guest 6pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Raspberry Pi Jam 6:30pm; 12 yrs & up; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 October 24 FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995

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October 26 FREE Imagine Playtime 10:30am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 7:30pm; Arrive early for contest and activities. You are welcome to bring blankets, and chairs to view from the hill.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 Silent Film with Rob Landes “Phantom of the Opera” 8pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894 October 27 – 28 2nd Annual Artem Fest Join CityCentre and Arts by Aaron for a one-of-a-kind art festival. Enjoy live music, an array of artistic vendors to shop from and backdrops by Arts by Aaron.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 October 27 MS Society Walk Charity walk benefiting the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. walkms. org to register.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 FREE Big Blue Blocks 11am-1pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Teen Movie 3pm; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Library Maker Saturday 4pm; 12 yrs & up; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE This Joint is Jumpin’: Big Band Favorites with the Richard Brown Big Band 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com October 28 Day of the Dead Celebration Authentic Dia de los Muertos celebration with fire dancers, mariachi bands, sugar skulls, crafts and more.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 The Doo Wop Project 4pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894 October 30 FREE Pinocchio 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com

October 25 Serious Fun: Tomas and the Liberty Lady 10am; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894

Cooking & Baking Fun: Halloween Mini Cake 5:30pm; A simple make and take class teaching minor decorating and confection creating skills. Maximum of 10 students.; 3 yrs & up; $15 per lesson; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov

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FREE Halloween Craft 6pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300

Ongoing Events FREE Weekly Story Times

MONDAYS Baby Bounce 10:15am; Pearland Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library Preschool Story Time 11:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library Baby Bounce 12:15pm; Pearland Branch Library

TUESDAYS Baby Bounce 10:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Branch Library Toddler Tuesdays 10:30am; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 Baby Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library

WEDNESDAYS Toddler Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Manvel 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 Westside Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Pearland Branch Library

Toddler Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library Toddler Time 2pm; Alvin Branch Library

SATURDAYS Story Time 11am; At Your Local Barnes and Noble Store; bn.com

Other Weekly Events

THURSDAYS FREE General Admission Thursdays to Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 10am; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; mfah.org; 713-639-7300 FREE Mini Musicians 10:30am; Manvel Branch Library FREE Adaptive Recreation: Track Exercise Class 11am; Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Join us for an hour-long fitness session. Must register online.; 10 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Bowling 1pm; 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; 281-412-8931 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 Family Night at Children’s Museum of Houston 5pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138

FREE Adaptive Recreation: Basketball 6pm; 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. No registration required.; 6 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Wheelchair Basketball/Football 7pm; Open to all persons with physical disabilities who are independent in their wheelchairs.

Choose which sport to play. No registration required.; 10 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931

FRIDAYS FREE Mini Moo Playgroup 9:30am; Chick-fil-A East Pearland; cfarestaurant.com/eastpearland; 281-992-9600

SATURDAYS FREE Vietnamese Learning Program 9am, 10am, 11:15am & 3pm; Registration required.; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036 FREE Crafts for Kids 11am-3pm; Lakeshore Learning; lakeshorelearning.com; 281-461-6263 FREE STEM Saturdays 12:30pm; Girlstart leads a fun, hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education program for kids.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336

SUNDAYS FREE Sundays in the Park

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2pm; Enjoy the outdoors while playing fun games, picnicking with your loved ones and live music.; 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 Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036 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 TexasRoadhouse Mondays; Kid’s meal $1.99 all day; 2526 Smith Ranch Road 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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