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Shadow Creek Ranch
www.krkshadowcreekranch.com 713-436-3688 Pearland Pkwy www.kidsrkidspearland.com 281-412-4777 Kids R Kids Webster www.KRKSpaceCenter.com 281-557-0062
Kids U Above the Bar Gymnastics www.abovethebargym.com 832-932-1466
Al Garza’s Premier Martial Arts www.algarza.com League City - 281-332-5425 Dickinson - 832-285-5177
Amy Blakes Academy of Dance www.amyblakedance.com 281-482-0600
Arcola Feed
www.arcolafeed.com 281-431-1014
Bay Area Learning Center
www.bayarealearningcenter.com 281-218-7650
Bay Area Arts Conservatory www.baactx.com 281-938-1444
Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church www.bauuc.org 281-488-2001
Bricks 4 Kidz
www.Bricks4Kidz.com/ClearLake 281-317-7235
Ceramic & Pottery Center www.ceramicandpottery.com 281-332-4490
Chara Christian Dance Academy www.chardance.com 832-569-4065
Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center of Mag Creek www.childrenslighthouse.com 281-557-7700
Clear Lake Church of Christ www.clerlakechurch.com 281-486-9350
Clear Lake Presbyterian www.clpc.org 281-488-6731
Clear Lake Recreation Center www.clcca.org 281-488-0360
Clear Lake UMC
www.clearlakemethodist.org 832-240-4715
Dance Expressions
www.danceexpressions.net 281-996-6000
Dance Productions
www.danceproductions.biz 281-412-3848
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FFPS
www.FFPS.org 800-828-PLAY (7529)
For Children Only
www.forchildrenonlydayschool.com Friendswood: 281-482-0657 League City: 281-338-0606 Pearland: 281-485-5364
Frontier Camp
www.frontiercamp.org 936-544-3206
Gimmie A Break
www.gimmieabreak.com 281-554-5000
Houston Zoo
www.houstonzoo.org 7130533-6500
Jump N Jungle & Jungle Kids Academy www.jumpnjungle.com 281-557-0700
Kid Creations
www.kidcreations4me.com 832-569-4694
Kennedy Dance Theatre
www.kidsu.uhcl.edu 281-283-3530
Kidz World Academy
www.kidzworldacademy.tv Clear Lake: 281-280-8282 Houston: 713-363-2570 League City Performing Arts www.leaguecityperformingarts.com
Lobo Active Camps
www.lobogymnastics.com 281-480-5636
Lighthouse Learning Academy www.lighthouselearningacademy.com 281-535-5353
Lutheran South Academy www.lutheransouth.org 281-464-8299
Main Event
www.mainevent.com 281-332-4500
Mathnasium
www.mathnasium.com South Shore: 281-532-6135 League City: 281-306-4455 Clear Lake: 281-488-6284
Ms. Janet’s Children of the Future
South Shore Montessori
www.southshoremontessori.com 281-334-7345
Space City Futbol Club www.spacecityfc.org 281-724-9915
Sports Divers
www.sportsdivers.com 281-338-1611
St. Thomas The Apostle Episcopal School www.stesnb.org 281-333-1340
Texas A & M Sea Camp www.tamug.edu/seacamp 409-740-4525
Texas White Tiger TaeKwonDo www.twtkd.com 281-338-9900
The Galloway School
www.thegallowayschool.org 281-338-9510
The Goddard School www.goddardschool.com 281-338-0508
The Health Museum
www.thehealthmuseum.org 713-521-1515
The Little Gym
www.thelittlegym.com Friendswood: 281-482-4242 Pearland: 713-340-0042
The Purple Box Theatre
www.thepurpleboxtheatre.com 818-642-4665
www.kennedydance.com 281-480-8441
www.msjanets.com League City: 281-538-5310 Hughes Rd: 281-484-2376
The Reading Lab
Kings Kids Learning Center
On Stage Kids
The Sugar & Spice Ranch Camp
www.kingskidslc.com (281) 482-6211
Kid City
www.kidcitydaycare.com League City: 281-337-6500 Friendswood 832-569-4674
KinderCare Learning Center www.kindercare.com 281-461-1822
Kiddie Academy
www.kiddieacademy.com/leaguecity 281-538-5437
Kids Back Porch Productions www.kidsbackporchproductions.org 281-412-5350
Kids R Kids League City
www.kidsrkidsleaguecity.com Southshore: 281-535-8555 Bay Area: 281-332-6611 Centerpointe: 281-338-1177
Kids R Kids Pearland County Rd 90 www.krk13pearland.com 713-433-5437
www.onstagekids.com 713-298-8708
Premier Dance Academy
www.premierdanceacademy.net 281-488-1151
Primrose Schools
www.primroseschools.com Clear Lake: 281-218-8282 Friendswood: 281-648-7773 South Shore: 281-334-5490 Pearland Pkwy: 281-997-8855 Pearland: 713-436-4120 Victory Lakes: 713-337-0450 West Pearland: 713-436-0404
Quantum Leaps
www.quantumleapdsgym.com 832-431-1216
Royal Academy of Fine Arts www.rafadance.com 281-480-1466
San Jacinto College
www.sanjac.edu/summer-camps 281-998-6150
School Of Rock
www.schoolofrock.com 281-21U-Rock
www.thereadinglab.net 281-480-READ(7323) www.texashorsecamps.com 830-460-8487
TheTutoring Center
www.thetutoringcenter.com League City 281-337-2800 Friendswood 281-488-0101
Typhoon Texas Waterpark www.typhoontexas.com 832-426-7071
University Baptist Church www.ubc.org 281-488-8517
Upstage Arts
www.upstagearts.com 832-797-4209
Victory Camp
www.victorycamp.com 281-388-2267
Westminster Christian Academy www.wca-lions.org 281-280-9829
YMCA
www.ymcahouston.org EA Smith Family:281-486-9622 Perry Family:281-338-9622
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May 2016
Parents: contact event locations to confirm times andand requirements. Parents: Some Some programs programs require requiretickets ticketsand/or and/orreservations, reservations,always always contact event locations to confirm times requirements. May 1 - 31 • Preschool and to make a reservation. • Four Friends • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org May 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 • 281-554-1111 Mother’s Day Out Registration Tea Room • fourfriendstearoom.com & 27 • EcoKids • 9:30am • Hike Going on Now • Clear Lake United May 2, 9, 16 & 23 • Preschool Story May 2 • Snacks and a Movie • through the Alphabet of Nature! Explore Methodist Church • clearlakemethodist.org Time • 10:00am • Free • Dickinson 4:00pm • Join us in the Teen Isle for a different nature topic each day. Ages • 281-488-5110 Public Library • dickinsonpubliclibrary.org snacks and a movie! • Free • Evelyn 3-6 yrs and fully potty trained are Meador Branch Library • hcpl.net • welcome. Reservations required. $8 for May 1, 7 & 8 • 42nd Annual • 281-534-3812 members & $10 for nonGalveston Historic Homes Tour May 2, 9, 16 & 23 • Toddler 281-474-9142 • This year’s tour also hosts numerous Time with Ms. Amy • 11:00am • May 3, 10, 17 & 24 • members. Please have special events and spotlights new island Free • Evelyn Meador Branch Library Toddler Tuesdays • 10:30am your child wear closed construction with specially selected • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142 toed shoes & pack • Story time, activities, crafts and additional homes both weekends. • water and a snack. • a special character appearance. May 2, 9, 16 & 23 • Maker Galveston Island • galveston.com • Discovery Green in Downtown Armand Bayou Nature Monday Program: Straws and May 1 • Blessing of the Fleet • Connectors • 4:30pm • Free tickets Houston • discoverygreen.com SpaceCityParent.com Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551 Watch as decorated shrimp boats and required and available at the Kid’s • 713-400-7336 pleasure craft cruise down the Clear Information Desk 30 minutes before the May 3 • Preschool Story May 4, 11, 18 & 25 Creek Channel to Galveston Bay. • program starts. • 5 yrs & up • Free Time • 10:15am • Free tickets • EcoSchoolers • 9:30am Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • Freeman Branch Library • hcpl.net • will be passed out 15 minutes before • Explore a different nature topic each • 281-334-9880 281-488-1906 each story time and activity. • 2 1/2session. Ages 7-12 yrs are welcome. May 1 • Cinco De Mayo Celebration May 2 & 16 • New Mom Mondays 5 yrs • Free • Helen Hall Library • Reservations required. $8 for members leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111 • Enjoy Latin music, mariachi bands, • 2:30pm • Meet the Pediatrician, Dr. & $10 for non-members. • Armand family fun & arts and crafts. • Kemah Angelina Farella. If you have not selected May 3 • Free Afternoon at the Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • your baby’s doctor, this is a great time Houston Zoo • 12:00pm • Free 281-474-2551 281-334-9880 to meet with the doctors to discuss your • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • May 4 • Mommy Mingle May 2 - 7 • Mother Daughter questions and concerns. • A Brighter 713-533-6500 High Tea • Enjoy a selection of fine Tomorrow Pediatrics • abt4kids.com • May 3 • Pajama Story Time • Wednesday • 10:00am • Bring teas, soup, salad, finger sandwiches, 281-332-0500 6:30pm • Free tickets will be passed your little ones to Tot Spot. Enjoy free scones and delicious desserts served on May 2 • Toddler Story Time • out 15 minutes before each story time coffee and snacks on us and mingle fine china. $25 per person, 10 Years old 10:15am & 11:00am • Free tickets will and activity. • 2 1/2-5 yrs • Free • with other mommies. • Children’s and under $20. Seating times available at be passed out 15 minutes before each Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 11:00am or 1:00pm. Call 281-485-6484 story time and activity. • 0-2 yrs • Free • 281-554-1111
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May 4 • Preschoolers at Play • 10:15am • Arts Alive will present an entertaining and interactive show about friendship. Free tickets will be passed out 15 minutes before each story time and activity. • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111
May 5 & 19 • Gamers Unite! • 4:30pm May 6 - 7 • League City Music Festival & • Come play tabletop games with us. Snacks and BBQ Cook-Off • 10:00am • Walter Hall Park • games • Free • Freeman Branch Library • hcpl.net lcmusicfest.com • 281-488-1906 May 6, 13, 20 & 27 • EcoTots • 9:30am May 6 - 22 • Barefoot in the Park • • Stroll or walk with your children as guides lead Pasadena Little Theatre • pasadenalittletheatre.org • hikes in various parts of the Nature Center, make a May 4 • Open Gym • 11:00am • This is 713-941-1758 nature craft and play a game. Reservations required. a great time to let your child experience our gym May 6 - 15 • If A Man Answers • The Purple $10 for one adult and one child. • Armand Bayou environment with no obligation and to have an Box Theater • thepurpleboxtheater.com • 818-642-4665 Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551 unstructured playtime in the gym. Walking through May 6 • Baby Playtime • 10:00am • Come 5 yrs. $6 plus tax for currently enrolled AcroSports May 6 - 8 • 31st Annual Texas Crab join us for a baby playdate at the library! We’ll Festival • Featuring more Gulf-Coast Style, Music, students and $10 plus tax for kids not currently provide the toys, music, bubbles and space. • 0-18 Art and Crabs than you can shake a claw at, USA enrolled. • AcroSports League City • acrosports.com Today named it one of the “10 Best Food Festivals months • Free • Freeman Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-967-7261 to Dive Into”! • Gregory Park, Crystal Beach, TX • • 281-488-1906 May 4 • May the 4th be With You! • 4:00pm galveston.com May 6 • Mother/Son Dance • 6:30pm • Join • An event to celebrate the Star Wars fanatic in all us for the Perfect date night for mothers and sons. It’ll May 6 8 • 23rd Annual Clear Lake Greek of us! • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us be a fun night of dancing, games and giveaways! Festival • The annual event features authentic cuisine, • 281-652-1677 live dancers, an outdoor kafenio, and plenty of family- And of course, dinner! We will also have a costume May 4 • May be 4th be with you! Episode friendly activities. • Landolt Pavilion, Clear Lake Park contest fore the boys. The theme will be Super Heroes. VII! • 4:00pm • Join us in celebration of May the • clearlakegreekfestival.com League City Residents $55 per couple, Non-Residents 4th! We’ll be watching Episode VII and enjoying some $82.50 per couple • Hometown Heroes Park • awesome snacks. • Free • Evelyn Meador Branch May 6 - 8 • Houston Ballet: Season Selections leaguecity.com • 281-554-1191 • 8:00pm • Free • Miller Outdoor Theatre • Library • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142 May 6 • Parent’s Survival Night • 6:30pm • milleroutdoortheatre.com May 4 • Star Wars X-Wing Learn-to-Play $30 Members, $35 Non-members • The Little Gym of May 6 - 7 • Ramona Quimby, age 8 • She’s Event • 7:00pm • Join us as we celebrate all things Friendswood • tlgfriendswoodtx.com • 281-482-4242 the famous 3rd grader who’s always aggravating her Star Wars and learn to play Star Wars X-Wing. May older sister Beezus, getting into trouble and making May 6 • Firefly Friday • 7:30pm • Join us the 4th Be With You! • Free • Barnes & Noble, a big, noisy fuss when things don’t go her way. In on a beautiful walk through the woods as we look Baybrook • barnesandnoble.com • 281-554-8224 the end both sisters agree, reluctantly, that they need for fireflies and listen to the fascinating sounds of May 5 - 11 • Fiesta de Cinco de Mayo • each other!! May 6th at 7pm May 7th at 3pm and the night. Don’t forget walking shoes! Ages 6-adult. Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 7pm Tickets: $14 Adult, $10 Senior, and $8 Youth • Advance reservations required. • Armand Bayou 713-522-1138 Golden Rule Services • kidsbackporchproductions.org Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551
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May 7 • Dreams Can Come True with May 8 • Meet Curious George! • 2:00pm • Music from The Little Mermaid • Jones Hall Curious George will be here. Come for story time, activities, and have your picture taken with that • houstonsymphony.org mischievous monkey! • Free • Barnes & Noble, May 7 • Mommy and Me • Toddlers, bring your Pasadena • barnesandnoble.com • 281-991-8011 moms! Make yourself comfy on giant pillows while you listen to a story. Then play a game and make a May 8 • Paul Anka • 7:00pm • The Grand craft based on the story. $12.99 per participant pair 1894 Opera House • thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 (adult and child) $2.00 each additional participant. May 9 & 23 • Teen Movie Monday • Advance registration is required. • 2-5 yrs • Kemah 4:30pm • Start your week off right by kicking back Aquarium Restaurant • aquariumrestaurants.com • and enjoying a great movie with snacks. • Free • 281-334-9010 Freeman Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 May 7 • Free Hands On Workshop • 9:00am • Angry Birds Bird House: 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 May 7 • Movie Night on The Strand • 7:30pm • Grab your chairs, blankets and pillows, and head downtown Galveston for a FREE family-friendly movie under the stars. • Free • Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston • galveston.com • 409-621-2253 May 7 • Bank of America Screen on the Green--Mulan • 8:30pm • Arrive one hour early for fun contests and activities. Blankets, lawn chairs and picnics are welcome. • Discovery Green in Downtown Houston • discoverygreen.com • 713-400-7336
May 9 • Gaming Tournament - Super Smash Bros Brawl! • 3:15pm • Stop by the Teen Isle for an epic Super Smash Bros tournament on the Wii. • Free • Evelyn Meador Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142
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May 12 - 18 • Play It Safe Wonderweek • Get charged and fired up to expand your electrical and fire safety smarts. Learn how electricity works, how fires can spread, and how to be safe with tons of charged activities designed to make your safety skills spark. • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 May 12 • 29th Annual Buy into Bay Area Business & Wellness Expo • 11:00am-6:00pm • Visit over 80 greater Clear Lake area businesses at the 29th Annual Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Business EXPO. Find out about the goods and services that are offered right here in your backyard. FREE admission Plus 1 free door prize ticket Additional door prize tickets can be purchased at the event 12 tickets for $5 • Gloria Dei Lutheran Church • nassaubay.com
May 10, 17, 24 & 31 • Children’s Literacy program • 4:30pm • Free • Freeman Branch May 12 • Family Free Night at the Galveston Children’s Museum • 4:30pm-7:30pm • Free • Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 Galveston Children’s Museum • galvestoncm.org • May 10 & 24 • AMC Sensory Friendly Films 409-572-2544 for Families Affected by Autism • 7:00pm • The auditoriums have their lights up, the sound turned May 12 • Creative Thursdays! • 4:30pm • down and audience members are invited to get up Come get creative with us! We will be making spring and dance, walk, shout or sing! • AMC Gulf Pointe rolls and trying dipping sauces to celebrate AsianPacific Heritage Month. • Free • Freeman Branch 30 • amctheatres.com • 281-464-8801 Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 May 11 - 13 • The Puffed-Up Prima Donna • 11:00am • Free • Miller Outdoor Theatre • May 13 - 14 • Mamma Mia • The Grand 1894 Opera House • thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 milleroutdoortheatre.com
May 8 • Mother’s Day at Kemah Boardwalk • Bring Mom & the entire family for lunch or May 11 • Monthly Craft • 4:30pm • Free May 13 • Friday Flicks! • 4:00pm • Join us in dinner rides and music. • Kemah Boardwalk • • Evelyn Meador Branch Library • hcpl.net • the Teen Isle for movies and snacks! • Free • Evelyn 281-474-9142 Meador Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142 kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880
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The Fun-Time Calendar May 13 • Kids Night Out at the Park • 6:00pm • Parents, are you looking for a fun, safe place to bring your kids on Friday night so you can enjoy a night out? Bring them to the park for games, activities, food, movies under the supervision of trained staff. League City Residents $15, nonresidents $22.50 (Pizza and soda included in cost) Registration will open a month before the Kids Night is scheduled. Max 25 kids. • Hometown Heroes Park • leaguecity.com • 281-554-1184 May 13 • Parent’s Night Out • 6:30pm • Price includes: Jump time, pizza, drinks, fun activities & childcare! $20 first child, $18 per sibling • JumpNJungle Webster • jumpnjungle.com • 281-557-0700 May 13 • 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. • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551
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hydrocarbons are formed from the various processes within every layer of the Earth, and how certain rocks tell geologists where to look for oil and natural gas. Moving through areas like the soil, volcanoes, and bodies of water, pretend you are a rock on your own special journey through the rock cycle. Create a comic strip of your rocky story, or learn about the ABCs of rocks and fossils. • Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum • oceanstaroec.com • 409-766-7827
May 2016
• Free • Evelyn Meador Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142 May 14 • Parent’s Night Out • 5:00pm8:00pm • Clear Lake United Methodist Church • clearlakemethodist.org • 281-488-5110
May 14 • Parent’s Night Out • 6:00pm • Enjoy great fun, pizza, and a movie at a price just right for parents. Pre-registration: $25 plus tax for first child, $20 plus tax for each sibling. Drop Ins will be taken on a space available basis for May 14 • Strawberry Festival Parade • $35 plus tax for first child, $25 plus tax for each 10:00am • The parade will start at the corner of sibling. • AcroSports League City • acrosports.com Spencer & Shaver. It will proceed for one mile down • 281-967-7261 Spencer to Burke, ending at the Memorial Stadium parking lot. • City of Pasadena • strawberryfest.org May 14 • Music Nite on the Strand • 6:00pm • Zach Person Band w/Campfire Soul (Rock, Soul) • May 14 • Crawfish & Gumbo Cook-Off Free • Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston • 11:00am-6:00pm • Presented by Coastal Flow; • galveston.com • 409-621-2253 benefits Cystic Fibrosis. Tickets: $25 (pre-sale) or $30 at the door. Kids 12 & under are free. • May 14 • H-Town Get Down • 8:00pm • Free Campbell Hall & Pasadena Rodeo Grounds • • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com crawinforthecure.coastalflow.com May 15 • Registration for Fall Classes Begins May 14 • Imagine That Backyard Beach • Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Hip Party Mini Camp • 12:30pm-2:00pm • Different Hop, and Musical Theatre. • Dance Productions • Saturday Mini Camp each month. The perfect weekend danceproductions.biz • 281-412-3848
May 14 & 28 • AMC Sensory Friendly Films for Families Affected by Autism • 10:00am • Captain America: Civil War--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 activity for your little dancer and her friends. • 4-8 • 281-464-8801 • $15 per camp • Chara Christian Dance Academy May 14 • Bay Day • Interactive exhibits, activities • charadance.com • 832-569-4065 and demonstrations presented by the Galveston Bay May 14 • Japanese Sword Demonstration Foundation. • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 1:00pm • Emily Egan Sensei of Clear Lake Iaido • 281-334-9880 and Ash Welborn will demonstrate different styles of
May 16 • IPad Games! • 4:00pm • Join us in the teen isle for iPad games and prizes. • Free • Evelyn Meador Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142
May 16 • CreatorSpace • 7:00pm • Join us for a presentation from local maker group CreatorSpace May 14 • Ocean Star Museum Family Day drawing the sword as the Evelyn Meador Library (creatorspace.org). • Free • Freeman Branch Library • 10:00am-3:00pm • Rocks and Fossils: Discover how celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906
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The Fun-Time Calendar May 17 • Something Old, Something New • 4:30pm • Listen to selections from two YA titles while doing an activity. This session features Maggie Stiefvater’s The Scorpio Races and Ryan Graudin’s Wolf by Wolf. • Free • Freeman Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 May 17 • Spring Smoothies and a Movie • 4:30pm • Join us for some tasty fruit smoothies and movie! • Free • Evelyn Meador Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142 May 18 • Indian Music Demonstration • 5:00pm • Indian Music Demonstration for Asian Pacific Heritage month! • Free • Evelyn Meador Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142 May 19 - Jun 5 • Bleacher Bums • College of the Mainland Community Theatre • com.edu/community-theatre May 19 - 25 • Let Freedom Ring Wonderweek • Join us in honoring the courageous heroes who have contributed to making America the land of the free and the home of the brave. • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 May 20 - Jun 5 • The Philadelphia Story • Clear Creek Community Theatre • clearcreekcountrytheatre.com • 281-335-5228 May 20 - 22 • 43rd Annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival • Pasadena Fairgrounds • strawberryfest.org May 21 - 29 • Palm Beach Opens Weekends Only at Moody Gardens • Bask in the sun, poolside, on Galveston’s only white sand beach and surround yourself with lush, landscaping. Relax in a
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Texas-sized spa or enjoy a game of beach volleyball May 26 - Jun 8 • Agents Under Cover on our regulation court. Either way, you’re in for an Wonderweek • Children’s Museum of Houston • unforgettable day at the beach! • Moody Gardens cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138 Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673 May 26 - 29 • Dancin’ in the Street....Motown May 21 • Run for Rand • 7:00am • Kids 1K & More Revue • 8:15pm • Free • Miller Outdoor Fun Run/ 5K Fun Run/Walk - Promoting an active Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com lifestyle to fight poverty and aids in South Africa. • University Baptist Church • ubc.org/run4rand • May 27 - 30 • Memorial Day Weekend at 281-488-8517 Kemah Boardwalk • Dive into Summer. Food & May 21 • 7th Annual Red, White & Bayou Fun! • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • Crawfish & Texas Music Festival • 11:00am- 281-334-9880 11:00pm • A festival hosted by the City of Dickinson, May 27 • Friday Flicks! • 4:00pm • Join us in Texas, designed to bring our community together and raise money for local non-profit organizations. the Teen Isle for movies and snacks! • Free • Evelyn RW&B features great entertainment, crawfish, arts Meador Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142 & crafts vendors, inflatable obstacle course, zip-line, May 28 - 29 • Galveston Ballet presents and the crowd-favorite mechanical bull! • The Streets Giselle • The Grand 1894 Opera House • and Grounds Surrounding Dickinson City Hall • thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 redwhiteandbayou.com May 21 • Owl Prowl Night Hike • 7:45pm May 28 • Memorial Day Bash • 6:00pm • • Join us on a beautiful walk through the woods as Outdoor Pool for a swim and a movie. Water slide, we look for owls and listen to the fascinating sounds diving boards, a splash pad and food! If you are of the night. Don’t forget your walking shoes/boots a member, entrance is free. If you do not have a and flashlight. Ages 6-adult. Advance reservations membership, it is $5 per person or $20 per family! required. • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • Clear Lake Rec Center • clcca.org • 281-488-0360 • 281-474-2551 May 29 • Unified Service and Water Fun May 23 • I-Pad Book Scavenger Hunt! • • 10:00am-2:00pm • Service at 10am & Water 4:00pm • Join us in scouring our shelves for hidden Fun at 11am. Worship, waterslides and BBQ lunch. books! The first to find them all gets a great surprise! Bring a swimsuit, towel, lawn chair, and sunscreen. • Free • Evelyn Meador Branch Library • hcpl.net • Free • Clear Lake Presbyterian Church • clpc.org • 281-474-9142 May 30 • Armand Bayou Nature Center May 25 • Craft It • 4:30pm • Free • Evelyn Open for Memorial Day • 9:00am • Armand Meador Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142 Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551
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May 2016
May 30 • 2016 Memorial Day Celebration Toddler Time • 10:15am & 11:15am • 18-36 Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • JumpNJungle • 10:00am-12:00pm • City of Friendswood City months • Free • Freeman Branch Library • hcpl.net Webster • jumpnjungle.com • 281-557-0700 Hall • ci.friendswood.tx.us • 281-488-1906 Rock the Dock • 7:00pm • Summer Concert May 31 - Jun 5 • Beautiful - The Carole King Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free • Evelyn Series • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com Musical • Hobby Center • houston.broadway.com Meador Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142 • 281-334-9880 Preschool Story Time • 1:30pm • Free • 3-5 FRIDAY yrs • Free required tickets passed out 30 minutes prior • Freeman Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 Concert in the Park • 7:00pm • Roll Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, refreshments, dinner and/or a WEDNESDAY snack and sit back and enjoy an evening of fun Luby’s Kid’s Night • Free kid’s meal with purchase Preschool Story Time • 10:00am • Free • and family entertainment. • Free • Stevenson Park of adult entree Wednesdays after 4pm and all day Saturdays. • Luby’s Cafeteria Webster & NASA Pkwy Dickinson Public Library • dickinsonpubliclibrary.org • ci.friendswood.tx.us • 281-534-3812 • lubys.com
Ongoing
MONDAY Toddler Time • 11:15am • 18-36 months • Free • Freeman Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906
Book Babies • 10:15am & 11:15am • Free tickets are required and available at the Kids Information Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to event. Due to space limitations, only one adult is permitted per child. • 0-18 months • Free • Freeman Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906
SATURDAY
Kid’s Club • 10:00am-12:00pm • 30 minutes sessions...you can register and pay online or in the store. • $2/child • Michaels on Bay Area Blvd • michaels.com
Fuddruckers Kid’s Night Mondays • 4:00pm • Join us every Monday night where kids eat for Free Craft for Kids • 11:00am-3:00pm • Free only 99 cents with the purchase of an adult entree Baby Time • 10:15am • Evelyn Meador Library • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • from 4pm-close. • Fuddruckers Webster & Nasa Pkwy • 2400 North Meyer Road • Seabrook • hcpl.net 281-461-6263 • fuddruckers.com • 281-474-9142 Story Time • 11:00am • Free • Barnes & Noble, TUESDAY Toddler Time • 11:00am • Evelyn Meador Library Baybrook • barnesandnoble.com • 281-554-8224 • Open Gym • 10:00am • 16 months to 12 yrs. • 2400 North Meyer Road • Seabrook • hcpl.net Barnes & Noble, Pasadena • barnesandnoble.com • $10 for first child, $5 for additional siblings. • Above • 281-474-9142 281-991-8011 the Bar Gymnastics Academy • abovethebargym.com THURSDAY Train Rides • 11:00am-2:00pm • Every Saturday • 832-932-1466 Preschool Story Time • 10:15am & 11:00am • Open Gym • 10:00am • Ages 16 months head down to the island, ride the train and take a Free tickets will be passed out 15 minutes before each to 12 yrs. $10 for first child, $5 for additional tour of the museum and learn all about the trains • story time and activity. • 2 1/2-5 yrs • Free • Helen siblings. • Above the Bar Gymnastics Academy • Galveston Railroad Museum • 2602 Santa Fe Place • galvestonrrmuseum.com • 409-765-5700 Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111 abovethebargym.com • 832-932-1466 Submit your club/event to us by the 10thtoof the month before Email calendar@katyparent.com or fax to 281-480-3677. Log on toinformation www.spacecityparent.com submit your event orthe clubevent. information. Print Deadline 10th of month prior.
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