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Kids U
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 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
Bay Area Learning Center
www.bayarealearningcenter.com 281-218-7650
Bay Area Youth Singers
www.bayareayouthsingers.org 832-425-2329
Bay Area Theatre & Voice Academy www.batava.org, 281-554-5240
Bricks 4 Kidz
www.Bricks4Kidz.com/ClearLake 281-317-7235
Ceramic & Pottery Center www.ceramicandpottery.com 281-332-4490
Challenge Soccer Club www.challengesoccer.com
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
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
Kennedy Dance Theatre www.kennedydance.com 281-480-8441
Kings Kids Learning Center 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
www.elitedancing.com 281-554-52000
County Rd 90 www.krk13pearland.com 713-433-5437 Shadow Creek Ranch www.krkshadowcreekranch.com 713-436-3688 Pearland Pkwy www.kidsrkidspearland.com 281-412-4777
FFPS
Kids R Kids Webster
Dance Expressions
www.danceexpressions.net, 281-996-6000
Dance Productions
www.danceproductions.biz, 281-412-3848
Elite Dance
www.FFPS.org 800-828-PLAY (7529)
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www.KRKSpaceCenter.com 281-557-0062
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 www.msjanets.com League City: 281-538-5310 Hughes Rd: 281-484-2376
On Stage Kids
www.onstagekids.com 713-298-8708
Pop Star Performers
www.popstarperformers.com 832-693-5040
Premier Dance Academy
www.premierdanceacademy.net 281-488-1151
Preschool Learning Academy 281-333-3292
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
Robotics & Science Academy www.roboscienceacademy.com
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
Seabrook United Methodist Church www.seabrookumc.org, 281-326-1970
South Shore Montessori
www.southshoremontessori.com 281-334-7345
Space Center Houston
www.spacecenter.org/daycamps 281-283-4755
Space City Futbol Club
www.spacecityfc.org, 281-724-9915
Space City Tutoring & Learning Center www.spacecitytutors.com 281-282-9418
St. Thomas The Apostle Episcopal School www.stesnb.org 281-333-1340
Texas A & M Sea Camp www.tamug.edu/seacamp 409-740-4525
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 Noize
www.liveloudsummer.com 713-363-2508
The Purple Box Theatre
www.thepurpleboxtheatre.com 818-642-4665
The Reading Lab
www.thereadinglab.net 281-480-READ(7323)
The Sugar & Spice Ranch Camp www.texashorsecamps.com 830-460-8487
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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Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements. Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements. Apr 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 10pm (Free admission Noon-3pm), Apr 2 • Preschool Camp “Hidey South Campus • amyblakedance.com • 27 & 29 • EcoKids • 9:30am • Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday Holes” • 9:00am • Story time, craft, 281-482-0600 Hike through the Alphabet of Nature! Noon-7pm • $8, 12 yrs & under Free snack and visit one of the Pyramids at Explore a different nature topic each • Under the Famous Kemah Bridge • Moody Gardens. Reservations and pre- Apr 2 • Movie Night on the day. Ages 3-6 yrs and fully potty trained gulfcoastfestivals.com/kcfestival payment are required. • 3-4 yrs • $17 Strand: “The Fifth Element” • 7:00pm • Grab your chairs, blankets are welcome. Reservations required. $8 Apr 1 - 3 • Crawfish & Zydeco members; $20 non-members • Moody and pillows, and head downtown for members & $10 for non-members. Festival • Fresh-boiled crawfish and Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com Galveston for a free family Please have your child wear closed toed • 409-683-4325 great Zydeco music all weekend. • friendly movie under shoes & pack water and a snack. • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com Apr 2 • The 21st Annual the stars. Movie starts Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-334-9880 Grand Kids Festival • at dusk. • Free • • 281-474-2551 Apr 1 - 3 • March Madness 10:00am-5:00pm • Free Family Saengerfest Park, 23rd Apr 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 • EcoTots Music Festival • This free concert Fun in Galveston’s Downtown & Strand, Galveston • 9:30am • Stroll or walk with your Cultural Arts District. Celebrating series takes place over the Final Four • galveston.com • SpaceCityParent.com children as guides lead hikes in various weekend and features both local and 21 years of Folk Arts and Family. 409-621-2253 parts of the Nature Center, make a nature national acts. Concerts will start in the One of the Gulf Coast’s Gems craft and play a game. Reservations Apr 3 • Clear Lake • 1-100 • FREE • The Grand late afternoon and will feature team pep required. $10 for one adult and one Annual Purim Carnival rallies, as well as interactive games, Kids Festival • grandkidsfestival.com child. • Armand Bayou Nature Center • 10:30am-1:00pm • Carnival games, activities and refreshments provided by the • 409-770-5066 • abnc.org • 281-474-2551 tournament’s sponsors. • Discovery Green in Apr 2 • Imagine That Campfire booths, lunch, giant zip line, bounce jump Apr 1, 8, 15 & 29 • Preschool Downtown Houston • discoverygreen.com Frolic Mini Camp • 12:30pm-2:00pm houses, face painting, raffles and silent Story Time • 10:10am & 10:45am • 713-400-7336 • Different Saturday Mini Camp each auctions and more! Pre-event tickets $18 • 3-6 yrs • Free • Friendswood card, includes games, rides and lunch. Apr 1 - 2 • Crazy For You • month. The perfect weekend activity for Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 8:00pm • Free • Miller Outdoor Theatre your little dancer and her friends. • 4-8 Bring copy of ad in Space City Parent 281-482-7135 • $15 per camp • Chara Christian magazine for 10 extra game/ride tickets. • milleroutdoortheatre.com Dance Academy • charadance.com • • Shaar Hashalom • 281-488-5861 Apr 1, 15 & 29 • Parent’s Apr 2 • Free Hands On Workshop 832-569-4065 Survival Night • 6:30pm • Members Apr 3 • Free Sunday in Nature• 9:00am • Build a Butterfly House. $30, Nonmembers $40 • The Little All kids get to keep their craft, receive Apr 2 • 9th Annual Merging -”Earth Day--Arbor Day--Water Gym of Pearland • tlgpearlandtx.com a free certificate of achievement, a Forces Concert • 5:00pm • Benefiting: Conservation” • 12:00pm • Free • 713-340-0042 Workshop Apron, and a commemorative Mother’s Against Cancer. 5pm & 7pm admission is offered anytime between Apr 1 - 3 • 6th Annual Kemah pin while supplies last. • At Your Local • $15 • Marie Spence Flickinger noon and 4pm. • Armand Bayou Nature Crawfish Festival • Friday Noon- Home Depot • homedepot.com Fine Arts Center, San Jacinto College Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551
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Apr 3 • Cirque Mechanics - Pedal Punk Apr 5, 12 & 26 • Toddler Time • 10:10am • 4:00pm • The Grand 1894 Opera House • & 10:45am • 18-36 months • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 Apr 4, 11 & 25 • Rattle and Rhyme • Apr 5 • Free Afternoon at The Houston Zoo 10:10am • 0-18 months • Free • Friendswood • 12:00pm • Free • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500 Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Apr 5 • Something Old, Something New Apr 4, 11 & 18 • Maker Monday Program • 4:30pm • Listen to selections from two YA titles • 4:30pm • Free tickets required and available at while doing an activity. • Free • Freeman Branch the Kid’s Information Desk 30 minutes before the Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 program starts. • Free • Freeman Branch Library • Apr 6, 13 & 20 • EcoSchoolers • 9:30am • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 Explore a different nature topic each session. Ages Apr 4 & 18 • New Mom Mondays • 2:30pm 7-12 yrs are welcome. Reservations required. $8 for • Meet the Pediatrician, Dr. Angelina Farella. If you members & $10 for non-members. • Armand Bayou have not selected your baby’s doctor, this is a great Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551 time to meet with the doctors to discuss your questions Apr 6 & 13 • Rattle and Rhyme • 6:15pm and concerns. • A Brighter Tomorrow Pediatrics • • 0-18 months • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 abt4kids.com • 281-332-0500 Apr 4 • Sensory Friendly Day at the Children’s Museum of Houston • 10:00am-2:00pm • An opportunity for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders and sensory processing differences to explore the Museum. Doors are closed to the public. There will be no music and sound-reducing headphones will be available. Outside food and drinks will be allowed. Pre-registration required. Please contact Lydia Dungus at ldungus@cmhouston.org or call to make a reservation. • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-535-7238
Apr 6 • Mommy Mingle Wednesday • 10:00am-12:00pm • Bring your little ones to Tot Spot. Enjoy free coffee and snacks on us and mingle with other mommies. Daddies, nannies and caretakers are welcome too! • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138
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with no obligation and to have an unstructured playtime in the gym. Walking through 5 yrs. $6 plus tax for currently enrolled AcroSports students and $10 plus tax for kids not currently enrolled. • AcroSports League City • acrosports.com • 281-967-7261 Apr 7 - 9 • Crazy For You • 8:00pm • Free • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com Apr 7 • Do You Know a Firefighter? • 4:30pm • Meet and find out about a day in the life of LCFD firefighters. Free tickets will be passed out 15 minutes before each story time and activity. • 4-10 yrs • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111 Apr 7 • Gamers Unite! • 4:30pm • Free • Freeman Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 Apr 7 • Family Program • 6:40pm • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135 Apr 8 - 16 • 78th Annual Galveston County Fair & Rodeo • Jack Brooks Park • galvestoncountyfair.com
Apr 8 - 10 • Crawfish & Zydeco Festival • Fresh-boiled crawfish and great Zydeco music all Apr 6 • Preschoolers at Play: Wonderful weekend. • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com World of Water • 10:15am • Arts Alive will • 281-334-9880 explore water in an interactive program with the children. Free tickets will be passed out 15 minutes Apr 8 & 22 • Parent’s Night Out • 6:30pm • before each story time and activity. • Free • Helen Price includes: Jump time, pizza, drinks, fun activities & Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111 childcare! $20 first child, $18 per sibling • JumpNJungle Webster • jumpnjungle.com • 281-557-0700 Apr 5 - 17 • Oliver! • Hobby Center • tuts.com Apr 6 • Open Gym • 11:00am • This is a great time to let your child experience our gym environment Apr 8 • Peter Pan • UpStage Arts • upstagearts.com • 713-558-8887
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Apr 8 • Serious Fun presents “Dr. Seuss’ Smith St. from Pease St. to Walker St., making a Apr 12 • The Emperor’s New Clothes The Cat in the Hat” • 10:00am • The Grand left turn at Walker St., and then a left onto Bagby • 11:00am • Free • Miller Outdoor Theatre • 1894 Opera House • thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 St., ending at Lamar St. • City of Houston • milleroutdoortheatre.com Apr 8 • Kids Night Out at the Park • thehoustonartcarparade.com Apr 12 • Family Program • 6:40pm • Free 6:00pm • Parents, are you looking for a fun, safe Apr 9 • Parent’s Night Out • 5:00pm • Clear • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us place to bring your kids on Friday night so you can Lake United Methodist Church • clearlakemethodist.org • 281-482-7135 enjoy a night out? Bring them to the park for games, • 281-488-5110 Apr 13 • Preschoolers at Play: Art on a Cart activities, food, movies under the supervision of trained staff. League City Residents $15, non-residents $22.50 Apr 9 • Music Nite on the Strand • 6:00pm • 10:00am • Artists Unleashed! Children will painter (Pizza and soda included in cost) Registration will • Harbors Over Highways (Country Rock) • Free their own masterpieces. Free tickets will be passed open a month before the Kids Night is scheduled. • Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston • out 15 minutes before each story time and activity. Max 25 kids. • 6-12 yrs • Hometown Heroes Park galveston.com • 409-621-2253 • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • leaguecity.com • 281-554-1184 Apr 9 • The Pirates of Penzance • 8:00pm • 281-554-1111 Apr 9 & 23 • AMC Sensory Friendly Films • The Grand 1894 Opera House • thegrand.com Apr 13 • Monthly Craft • 4:30pm • Free • Evelyn for Families Affected by Autism • 10:00am • • 800-821-1894 Meador Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142 The auditoriums have their lights up, the sound turned Apr 10 • Galveston Symphony Orchestra Apr 14 - 18 • Disney On Ice: 100 Years down and audience members are invited to get up • 4:00pm • The Grand 1894 Opera House • and dance, walk, shout or sing! • AMC Gulf Pointe of Magic • NRG Stadium • disneyonice.com • thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 30 • amctheatres.com • 281-464-8801 800-745-3000 Apr 9 • Corvette Show • Brought to you Apr 12, 19 & 26 • Toddler Tuesdays • Apr 14 • Family Free Night at the Galveston by the San Jacinto Corvette Club, benefiting Kidz 9:30am • Celebrate Diversity in Action through Children’s Museum • 4:30pm-7:30pm • Free • Harbor. • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com interactive cultural story times and activities. • Discovery Galveston Children’s Museum • galvestoncm.org • Green in Downtown Houston • discoverygreen.com • 281-334-9880 409-572-2544 • 713-400-7336 Apr 9 • Ocean Star Museum Family Day • Apr 14 • Earth Day Celebration • 4:30pm 10:00am-3:00pm • Shrinking Sedi-mints: Learn about Apr 12 & 26 • AMC Sensory Friendly Films • Come celebrate Arbor Day and Earth Day with for Families Affected by Autism • 7:00pm • the concepts of mechanical and chemical weathering on rock by using a special water source and a mint. The auditoriums have their lights up, the sound turned crafts and activities. Free tickets will be passed out 15 How long will it take to dissolve your sedi-mint? down and audience members are invited to get up minutes before each story time and activity. • 4-10 • Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum • and dance, walk, shout or sing! • AMC Gulf Pointe yrs • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111 30 • amctheatres.com • 281-464-8801 oceanstaroec.com • 409-766-7827 Apr 9 • Houston Art Car Parade • 2:00pm Apr 12 • Serious Fun presents “Peter Rabbit Apr 14 • Creative Thursdays • 4:30pm • • New Parade route for 2016....the parade will Tales” • 10:00am • The Grand 1894 Opera House Come get creative with us! Materials provided • Free be moved into downtown Houston, running along • thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 • Freeman Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906
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The Fun-Time Calendar Apr 15 - 17 • Brazoria County Crawfish Festival • Live entertainment, crawfish eating contests, arts and crafts, carnival and children’s area and more. • MSR Houston • brazoriacountycrawfishfestival.com
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Ins will be taken on a space available basis for $35 plus tax for first child, $25 plus tax for each sibling. • AcroSports League City • acrosports.com • 281-967-7261
Apr 15 • Disney in Concert: A Tale as Old Apr 17 • Free Sunday in Nature--”Earth Dayas Time • Jones Hall • houstonsymphony.org -Arbor Day--Water Conservation” • 12:00pm Apr 15 • Mommy & Me Playtime • 9:30am • We will focus on a different topic each month. • Enjoy educational activities and play time with your Free admission is offered anytime between noon and children. • 5 yrs & under • $2 per child (max $5/ 4pm. • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org family unit) • Lord of Life Lutheran Church Friendswood • 281-474-2551 • lordoflifefriendswood.com Apr 18 • Snacks and a Movie • 4:00pm •
Apr 16 • 12 Annual Classic Car and Bike Show Free • Evelyn Meador Branch Library • hcpl.net • • 9:00am • Stevenson Park • friendswoodchamber.com 281-474-9142 • 281-482-3329 Apr 18 • CreatorSpace • 7:00pm • Join us for Apr 16 • 2016 Scout Fair • 10:00am-3:00pm a presentation from local maker group CreatorSpace • Meet leaders and Scouts from your neighborhood. (creatorspace.org) • Free • Freeman Branch Library Sample the amazing dutch oven creations and other • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 delicacies in the outdoor cooking area. Over 90 experts representing merit badges, live entertainment, Apr 19 • Hot Peas ‘N Butter • 11:00am • demonstrations, and more. • Free Admission; $12 Free • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com parking • NRG Arena • samhoustonbsa.org
Apr 16 • 14th Annual Kemah Cops & Crawfish • 11:00am-2:00pm • $10 Crawfish & $5 BBQ, silent auction, bake sale, face painting, and bouncy gym. Come out and support our Kemah Police Department. • Kemah Community Center • kemah-tx.gov Apr 16 • 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
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Apr 20 • Preschoolers at Play: Build It • 10:00am • Build with Lego, Krinkles, and more. Free tickets will be passed out 15 minutes before each story time and activity. • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111 Apr 21 • Gamers Unite! • 4:30pm • Free • Freeman Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 Apr 22 • Peter upstagearts.com
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Apr 22 • Fire Truck Visit • 10:15am • Free • Freeman Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 Apr 22 • Crafts for Kids: Timely Crafts • 4:30pm • Free • Freeman Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 Apr 23 - 24 • Kemah Triathlon • Witness athletes test themselves during this incredible triathlon. • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880
Apr 23 • Gritty Goddess 5K • 8:00am • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • Apr 19 • Something Old, Something New 800-582-4673 • 4:30pm • Listen to selections from two YA titles Apr 23 • Annual 1K/5K Wellness Walk and while doing an activity. • Free • Freeman Branch Run • 9:00am • $15 for youth and adult. All Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 proceeds benefit the League City Seniors Program. • Apr 19 • Stories Come Alive in My Garden Walter Hall Park • leaguecitywellnesswalk.org of Books • 6:30pm • Lisa Jastram from Oasis Apr 23 • 180th Anniverary of Texas for Children presents a new version of the Tortoise Independance San Jacinto Day Festival & Battle and the Hare with her bilingual rabbit, Taco. Free Reenactment • 10:00am-6:00pm • Witness The tickets will be passed out 15 minutes before each State’s Largest Battle Reenactment with soldiers, horses, story time and activity. • 4-10 yrs • Free • Helen guns and cannons! • San Jacinto Battleground State Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111 Historic Site • sanjacinto-museum.org • 281-479-2421
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Apr 23 • Earth Day Bash • 10:00am • Explore nature’s creations, discover ways to make a difference, and practice protecting the planet we call home. • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138
Apr 29 - 30 • 60th Annual Sylvan Beach Festival • Parade begins at 11am, live entertainment, food, arts and crafts booths, a carnival, cookoff, pageant, and more. • Sylvan Beach Park • laportechamber.org/sylvanbeachfestival.aspx
Apr 30 • Day of the Child • 10:00am • 14th annual Dia del Nino (Day of the Child) Celebration. The Museum’s special event will focus on enriching kids’ lives with bilingual literacy. • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138
Apr 23 • Kennedy Dance Theatre presents “Enchanted Evening” • 6:30pm-9:00pm • Kennedy Dance Theatre will host a ballet concert featuring its award-winning Ballet Jete’ Company and all graded ballet classes. Please join us for a beautiful evening of classical and contemporary works! • All ages • $15 • University of Houston Clear Lake • kennedydance.com • 281-480-8441
Apr 29 - 30 • Clear Falls Emeralds Spring Show • 7:00pm • Come and join us for an amazing night of dance performances. Tickets available at the show. • Clear Falls High School Performing Arts Center
Apr 30 • Healthy Kids Day • 10:00am-1:00pm • Free • Perry Family YMCA • ymcahouston.org • 281-338-9622 • EA Smith YMCA • ymcahouston.org • 281-486-9622
Apr 26 • Spring Smoothies and Movie • 4:30pm • Free • Evelyn Meador Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142 Apr 27 - May 1 • Disney’s Beauty and the Beast • Hobby Center • houston.broadway.com
Apr 29 • Clear Lake Symphony Final Apr 30 • 6th Annual “A Bark in the Park” Season Concert • Gloria Dei Lutheran Church • • 10:00am-2:00pm • Exciting and fun new categories clearlakesymphony.org will be added to this year’s family friendly dog show. Apr 29 • Peter Pan • UpStage Arts • Following on-site registration, the dog show begins with the “Blessing of the Dogs”, officiated by Pastor upstagearts.com Richard Rhoades. • Free Admission • Kempner Apr 29 • Firefly Friday • 7:30pm • Join us Park, Galveston • facebook.com/galveston-island-dogon a beautiful walk through the woods as we look show-a-bark-in-the-park-105543606190810 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
Apr 27 • Preschoolers at Play: Science for Little Explorers • 10:00am • Shapes: Play games, make crafts and do activities to learn about shapes. Free tickets will be passed out 15 minutes before each story time and activity. • Free • Helen Apr 30 • FUNomenal Family Festival • The Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111 festival celebrates the kid in all of us for an entire day of surprises and free entertainment. • Free • Discovery Apr 28 • Serious Fun presents “Moon Green in Downtown Houston • discoverygreen.com Mouse” • 10:00am • The Grand 1894 Opera • 713-400-7336 House • thegrand.com • 800-821-1894 Apr 28 • Move It! • 4:30pm • Try your skills Apr 30 - May 1 • 42nd Annual Galveston competing and playing games. Free tickets will be Historic Homes Tour • This year’s tour also hosts passed out 15 minutes before each story time and numerous special events and spotlights new island activity. • 4-10 yrs • Free • Helen Hall Library • construction with specially selected additional homes both weekends. • Galveston Island • galveston.com leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111
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Ongoing
Luby’s Kid’s Night • Free kid’s meal with purchase of adult entree Wednesdays after 4pm and all day Saturdays. • Luby’s Cafeteria Webster & NASA Pkwy • lubys.com
MONDAY Preschool Story Time • 10:00am • Free • Dickinson Public Library • dickinsonpubliclibrary.org • 281-534-3812
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The Fun-Time Calendar Toddler Story Time • 10:15am & 11:00am • Free tickets will be passed out 15 minutes before each story time and activity. • 0-2 yrs • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111
Cont’d
April 2016
Magic the Gathering! Card Game • 4:00pm permitted per child. • 3-6 yrs • Free • Freeman • Free • Evelyn Meador Branch Library • hcpl.net Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 • 281-474-9142
THURSDAY
Pajama Story Time • 6:30pm • Free tickets will Toddler Time • 11:15am • 18-36 months • Free be passed out 15 minutes before each story time and Open Gym • 10:00am • Ages 16 months • Freeman Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 activity. • 2 1/2-5 yrs • Free • Helen Hall Library to 12 yrs. $10 for first child, $5 for additional • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111 siblings. • Above the Bar Gymnastics Academy • Fuddruckers Kid’s Night Mondays • 4:00pm abovethebargym.com • 832-932-1466 WEDNESDAY • Join us every Monday night where kids eat for only 99 cents with the purchase of an adult entree Preschool Story Time • 10:00am • Free • Family Night • 5:00pm-8:00pm • JumpNJungle from 4pm-close. • Fuddruckers Webster & Nasa Pkwy Dickinson Public Library • dickinsonpubliclibrary.org Webster • jumpnjungle.com • 281-557-0700 • fuddruckers.com • 281-534-3812
TUESDAY
Book Babies • 10:15am & 11:15am • Free tickets are required and available at the Kids Information Open Gym • 10:00am • 16 months to 12 yrs. Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to event. Due to $10 for first child, $5 for additional siblings. • Above space limitations, only one adult is permitted per child. the Bar Gymnastics Academy • abovethebargym.com • 0-18 months • Free • Freeman Branch Library • • 832-932-1466 hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 Preschool Story Time • 10:15am & 11:00am • Baby Time • 10:15am • Evelyn Meador Library Free tickets will be passed out 15 minutes before each • 2400 North Meyer Road • Seabrook • hcpl.net story time and activity. • 2 1/2-5 yrs • Free • Helen • 281-474-9142 Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111 Toddler Time • 11:00am • Evelyn Meador Library Toddler Time • 10:15am & 11:15am • 18-36 • 2400 North Meyer Road • Seabrook • hcpl.net months • Free • Freeman Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142 • 281-488-1906 Story Time • 11:00am • 2 yrs & up • Barnes Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free • Evelyn & Noble Baybrook • bn.com • 281-554-8224 Meador Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142 Preschool Story Time • 1:30pm • Songs, finger Preschool Story Time • 1:30pm • Free • 3-5 plays and action rhymes. Free tickets are required yrs • Free required tickets passed out 30 minutes and available at the Kids Information Desk beginning prior • Freeman Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906 at 1PM. Due to space limitations, only one adult is
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 Free Craft for Kids • 11:00am-3:00pm • Free • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263 Story Time • 11:00am • Free • Barnes & Noble, Baybrook • barnesandnoble.com • 281-554-8224 • Barnes & Noble, Pasadena • barnesandnoble.com • 281-991-8011 Train Rides • 11:00am-2:00pm • Every Saturday head down to the island, ride the train and take a tour of the museum and learn all about the trains • Galveston Railroad Museum • 2602 Santa Fe Place • galvestonrrmuseum.com • 409-765-5700
Submit your club/event information to us by the 10th of the month before the event. Email calendar@katyparent.com or fax to 281-480-3677. Log on to www.spacecityparent.com to submit your event or club information. Print Deadline 10th of month prior.
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ABC “Fun For All” Events
Ceramic & Pottery Center
Above the Bar
Chara Christian Dance Academy www.charadance.com • 832-569-4065
www.houstonpartymascots.com 832-208-0265
Acrosports Gymnastics
Children’s Museum of Houston
Houston Party Playland
Al Garza’s Premier Martial Arts
Cookies by Design
www.abcfunforallevents.com 281-286-5477
www.ceramicandpottery.com 281-332-4490
www.abovetehbargym.com • 832-932-1466 www.acrosports.com • 281-332-4496 www.algarza.com League City 281-332-5425 Dickinson 832-285-5177
Amy Blake’s Academy of Dance www.amyblakedance.com • 281-482-0600
Bratzillas
www.bratzparties.com • 832-573-9900
Bricks 4 Kidz
www.bricks4kidz.com/clearlake 281-317-7235
Building Brains
www.cookiesbydesign.com • 281-286-4700
Houston Party Mascots
Events by Shelle
www.jumpnjungle.com • 281-557-0700
Fun City Skate
www.kidcreations4me.com • 832-569-4694
Galveston Railroad Museum
www.leaguecityperformingarts.com 720-364-1633
www.funcitysk8.com • 281-332-4211
Gatti’s Pizza
www.gattispizza.com • 281-480-4800
Premier Dance Academy www.premierdanceacademy.net 281-488-1151
The Purple Box Theater www.thepurpleboxtheater.com 818-642-4665
It’z Family Food & Fun
www.itzusa.com • 281-998-2424
www.eventsbyshelle.com • 832-736-7091
Painting with A Twist
www.paintingwithatwist.com/Friendswood 281-993-8365
www.houstonpartyplayland.com 281-525-4163
Elite Dance Academy
www.elitedancing.com • 281-554-5200
www.galvestonrrmuseum.com 409-765-5700
www.buildingbrains.biz • 888-55-BUILD
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www.cmhouston.org • 713-535-7238
The Health Museum
www.thehealthmuseum.org • 713-521-1515
Putt-Putt Funhouse
Jump N Jungle
www.puttputtfunhouse.com • 281-333-0579
Kid Creations
www.royalpartyandevents.com 832-315-2105
Royal Party & Events
Savannah Cafe & Bakery
League City Performing Arts
www.savannahcafeandbakery.com 281-218-6744
Schlitterbahn
The Little Gym
www.schlitterbahn.com/galveston 409-770-9283
www.tlgfriendswoodtx.com • 281-482-4242
Nothing Bundt Cakes
www.nothingbundtcakes.com 281-332-7100
Texas A&M Sea Camp
www.tamug.edu/seacamp • 409-740-4525
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