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The Fun-Time Calendar
January 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. with stickers featuring characters from the upcoming Dreamworks movie Kung Fu Panda 3. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a free certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a Jan 1 - 10 • 2015 Magical commemorative pin while supplies last. Winter Lights • Seven themed lantern • Free • At Your Local Home Depot sections, International and local food, • homedepot.com Authentic European Christmas Market, Jan 2 • Doggy Reading Time • thrilling amusement rides and exciting 2:00pm • Children are able to practice games. • Sam Houston Race Park • their reading skills with service dogs. magicalwinterlights.com • 713-496-0556 • Pearland Westside Branch Library • Jan 1 - 9 • Houston Zoo Lights • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 6:00pm • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org Jan 2 • Jerry Jeff Walker • • 713-533-6500 8:00pm • The Grand 1894 Opera Jan 1 - 3 • Sugar Land Holiday House • thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 Lights • 6:00pm • This year we’ve added 500k lights and 8 new themes, Jan 4 & 18 • Baby Bounce • giving you over 2.5 million lights to 10:30am • Songs, rhymes and a story. view. Sun-Wed 6pm-9pm and Thurs-Sat • 0-18 months • Free • Pearland 6pm-10pm • $13 • Constellation Field Westside Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 • sugarlandholidaylights.com Jan 1 - 10 • Moody Gardens Festival of Lights & “Ice Land” Ice Sculptures • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673
Jan 6 • Mommy Mingle Wednesday Jan 9 & 23 • Pearland Old • 10:00am • Bring your little ones Town Site Farmer’s Market to Tot Spot. Enjoy free coffee and • 8:00am • Zychlinski Park • snacks on us and mingle with pearlandoldtownsitefarmersmarket.com other mommies. Daddies, Jan 9 & 23 • AMC nannies and caretakers are Sensory Friendly Films welcome too! • Children’s Find even more for Families Affected Museum of Houston family friendly • cmhouston.org • by Autism • 10:00am events at 713-522-1138 • The auditoriums have
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Jan 6 • Crafts • 6:30pm • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
their lights up, the sound turned down and audience
members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout
Jan 8 • Preschool Story Time or sing! • AMC Gulf Pointe 30 • • 10:10am • Free • Friendswood amctheatres.com • 281-464-8801 Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • Jan 9 • Ocean Star Museum Family 281-482-7135 Day • 10:00am-3:00pm • Ocean Jan 8 • Preschool Story Time Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum • 10:45am • Free • Friendswood • oceanstaroec.com • 409-766-7827 Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jan 9 • Vic Coppinger Family
Jan 2 • Free Hands On Workshop Jan 5 • Free Afternoon at The Jan 9, 23 & Feb 6 • Monster YMCA Open House • 10:00am• 9:00am • Build a Spinning Box Houston Zoo • 12:00pm • Houston Jam • NRG Stadium • ticketmaster.com 1:00pm • Vic Coppinger Family YMCA toy. Then, decorate your finished box Zoo • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500 • 800-745-3000 • ymcahouston.org
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The Fun-Time Calendar Cont’d January 2016 Jan 9 • Grandkids & Me • 11:00am • Wintertime craft. • Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300
Jan 14, 21 & 28 • Adaptive Recreation: 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. RSVP to lfrench@pearlandtx.gov or 713-540-1615. • 10 yrs & up • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931
Jan 11, 18 & 25 • 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! Participants must RSVP by the Friday before class to lfrench@pearlandtx.gov or 713-540-1615. • 10 yrs & up • Free • Westside Event Center • pearlandparks.com • Jan 14, 21 & 28 • Adaptive Recreation: Wheelchair Football/ 281-412-8900 Basketball • 7:00pm • Open to all Jan 11, 18 & 25 • Adaptive persons with physical disabilities who are Recreation: Cooking • 11:30am independent in their wheelchairs. Choose • Open to people with developmental which sport to play. No registration disabilities. The class will go over the basics required. • 8 yrs & up • Free • of cooking. RSVP to lfrench@pearlandtx.gov Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, or 713-540-1615 a week prior to the 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com class so supplies may be purchased. • 281-412-8931 • 10 yrs & up • Free • Westside Event Center • pearlandparks.com • Jan 15 - 17 • Blue Man Group • Jones Hall • spahouston.org • 281-412-8900 713-632-8113 Jan 11 & 25 • Cheap Skate Night • 4:00pm • Glide around The ICE for Jan 15 • Preschool Story Time just $7 per person plus tax. Includes • 10:10am • Free • Friendswood skate rental. • Discovery Green in Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • Downtown Houston • discoverygreen.com 281-482-7135 • 713-400-7336
Jan 12 & 26 • AMC Sensory Friendly Films for Families Affected by Autism • 7:00pm • Star Wars: The Force Awakens--The auditoriums have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing! • AMC Gulf Pointe 30 • amctheatres.com • 281-464-8801 Jan 12 • Young Adult Graphic Novel Book Club • 6:30pm • Free • Pearland Westside Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 Jan 13 & 27 • Adaptive Recreation: Paralympic Archery • 2:00pm • Open to all persons with a physical disability. Bring your own bow if you have one, or one will be provided for you if needed. RSVP by the Tuesday before the class to lfrench@pearlandtx.gov or 713-540-1615. • 12 yrs & up • Free • Bass Pro Shop, Pearland • pearlandparks.com
Westside Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 Jan 21 • Toddler Time • 11:00am • Stories and song. • 3 yrs & under • Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 Jan 22 • Preschool Story Time • 10:10am • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jan 22 • Preschool Story Time • 10:45am • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Jan 23 - 24 • The Oak Ridge Boys • The Grand 1894 Opera House • thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 Jan 23 & 30 • Adaptive Recreation: Yoga • 10:00am • Learn Classical Hatha Yoga, mastery of breath and much more. Please RSVP to lissa.giacco@txh.nmss.org or call 713-526-8967. • 10 yrs & up • Free • Westside Event Center • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900 Jan 25 • Brown Bag Lunch Bunch • 12:00pm • Book discussion group. • 9-12 yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
Jan 15 • Preschool Story Time Jan 27 • Houston Symphony • 10:45am • Free • Friendswood Presents Garrsion Keillor • Jones Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • Hall • houstonsymphony.org 281-482-7135 Jan 27 • Serious Fun presents Jan 15 • Parent’s Survival Night • “Curious George” • 10:00am • 6:30pm • Members $30; Non-Members The Grand 1894 Opera House • $40 • The Little Gym of Pearland • thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 tlgpearlandtx.com • 713-340-0042 Jan 28 - Feb 14 • Nunsense • Jan 16 • Young Writers Group College of the Mainland Community Meeting • 2:00pm • Share your stories Theatre • com.edu/community-theatre and poems with other aspiring writers and develop your writing skills. • Free Jan 28 - 31 • Brahms & Schumann • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • Jones Hall • houstonsymphony.org • 281-388-4300 Jan 29 - Feb 14 • The Piano Lesson Jan 18 • 20th Annual Martin • Pearl Theater • pearl-theater.com • Luther King, Jr. Peace March 713-340-2540 and Celebration • 12:00pm • Peace march and live performances, including African American spirituals, a chorale, an insightful speech recital and a touching rendition of “I Have a Dream.” • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138
Jan 29 - Feb 9 • Mardi Gras! Galveston • 30+ concerts, 22 parades, 20 balcony parties and several elegant balls. Check website for details. • Multiple locations around Galveston • galveston.com
Jan 29 • Preschool Story Time Jan 19 - 31 • The Bridges of • 10:10am • Free • Friendswood Jan 14, 21 & 28 • Adaptive Madison County • Hobby Center • Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us Recreation: Bowling • 1:00pm • tuts.com • 713-558-8887 • 281-482-7135 Make new friends, improve your game Jan 19 • 3rd Tuesday Book Club Jan 29 • Preschool Story Time and enjoy the support of other participants. • 6:30pm • Discussing “The Wright • 10:45am • Free • Friendswood Parents, guardians and caregivers must Brothers” by David McCullough. • Free Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • assist those with special needs to make • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us 281-482-7135 this a rewarding experience. Open to all • 281-388-4300 Jan 29 • Parent’s Survival Night • skill levels. RSVP to lfrench@pearlandtx.gov or 713-540-1615. • 10 yrs & up • Jan 19 • Bedtime Stories • 6:30pm • Members $30; Non-Members Free • Pearland Bowling Center • 7:00pm • Bedtime-themed stories and $40 • The Little Gym of Pearland • crafts. • 3-5 yrs • Free • Pearland tlgpearlandtx.com • 713-340-0042 pearlandparks.com
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The Fun-Time Calendar
Cont’d
January 2016
Jan 30 - 31 • The Original 2 yrs & under. • Pearland Recreation Baby Bounce • 10:30am • 0-18 THURSDAY Harlem Globetrotters - 90 Years Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. months • Free • Pearland Branch Library Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931 • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 • NRG Arena • ticketmaster.com • 3-5 yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Jan 30 • Dawson Winter Dash Jan 30 • Teen Scene: Poetry TUESDAY Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Throw Down • 2:00pm • Students & Family Fun Run • 8:30am • Toddler Time • 10:10am • Free take the mike and share your poetry Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Supporting the Dawson High School Eagle • Friendswood Public Library • Band and Catalyst Color Guard. Entry with others. Sip sodas and munch 3-5 yrs • Free • Pearland Westside Branch munchies and make it a cool scene to friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 into WinterFest is included. Register online Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 be seen. • Free • Alvin Branch Library Toddler Time • 10:15am & 11:15am at thedriven.net or pearlandparks.com for • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300 • 18-36 months • Free • Pearland Branch Bank of America Screen on the more information. • Turner High School, Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677 Green • 7:00pm • Movies will be 4717 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com oriented towards the Hill. Bring blankets Preschool Story Time • 10:30am Jan 30 • Houston Creole Heritage and chairs to view from the hill. • • Free • Pearland Westside Branch Festival • 9:00am • A festival and Discovery Green in Downtown Houston Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 parade celebrating Creole and Mardi Gras with music and a parade. 1000 Egg-Ceptional Chicken Yard Tour Toddler Time • 10:45am • Free • discoverygreen.com • 713-400-7336 children’s bicycle helmets will be given for Kids & Families • Tours include • Friendswood Public Library • SATURDAY away beginning 10 a.m. until gone. • three basic activities: classroom discussion, friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Mini Musicians • 10:30am • Music Any • $10 • Discovery Green Park • hands-on chicken yard eggs-perience, and WEDNESDAY and movement to bring families together. houstoncreolefestival.com • 7132565278 art & creative eggs-pression. We have more than just chickens. We also have Mini Moo Playgroup • 9:30am • • Free • Pearland Westside Branch Jan 30 • WinterFest • 10:00amturkeys, geese, guineas, ducks, a donkey Story Time and Music in the Playroom Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600 5:00pm • Snow, rides, great food and a goat. Contact for reservations. • at 10:15am. FREE IceDream for all and more! Snow tubing hills and play $15 per child • My Chicken Diaries • tots! • Free • Chick-fil-A Pearland • Story Time • 11:00am • Free • Barnes areas, live entertainment, petting zoo & Noble Pearland • barnesandnoble.com mychickendiaries.com • 281-756-0616 cfapearland.com • 713-436-6700 and pony rides. Tickets will be on sales • 713-436-1561 until Jan 29th at the Recreation Center MONDAY Baby Bounce • 3:30pm • Songs, & Natatorium. Bring a canned good, to Rattle and Rhyme • 10:10am • rhymes and story. • 0-18 months • Free Free Crafts for Kids • 11:00amreceive $2 discount on pre-sale tickets. Free • Friendswood Public Library • • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us 3:00pm • Free • Lakeshore Learning • $4 16 yrs & up, $10 3-16 yrs, Free friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 • 281-652-1677 lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263
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