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April 1 & 15 FREE Sundays in Nature: Earth Appreciation 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 April 1 Easter Celebration at the Pleasure Pier Easter Celebration, featuring Easter Bunny photos and a Golden Egg Hunt.; Pleasure Pier, Galveston; galveston.com Easter SONrise Service 7:30am; Non-denominational sunrise service.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 April 2, 16, 23 & 30 Kids After School Art Club 4:30pm; Paint, draw, collage and create in a variety of mediums. There will be different projects and themes each week. Please bring a water bottle. Water only, please. Open to all School Age Children.; $15 per week; Gander Studio; alvin-tx.gov April 2, 16 & 30 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Arts and Crafts/Cooking 11am; Open to persons with developmental disabilities. Participants must RSVP by the Friday before class to acerda@ pearlandtx.gov or 281-4128904.; Westside Event Center; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8900 April 2 & 5 FREE Trial Tinkergarten Class 10am-11:15am; Tinkergarten is a play-based, outdoor learning experience designed for children ages 18 months to 5 years, and their parents. Tinkergarten brings back rich, child-directed play outdoors as a way for this new generation to learn something our generation took for granted! Register at tinkergarten.com/ leaders/lindsay.shepherd; Christia V Adair Park; 713-962-5031 April 2 Sensory Friendly Day at the Children’s Museum of Houston An opportunity for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences to explore the Museum.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 April 3 & 17 FREE Family Story Time 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Preschool Playtime 11:15am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580
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April 3 Mommy & Me at Tanger Outlets 10:30am-12:30pm; Let the kiddos get their wiggles out with a trip onto the Tumblebus. Plus, enjoy outdoor activities including bubble stations, chalk canvas, block boom, and more. When they’ve worked up their appetite, enjoy Free Kids Meal* from participating food court restaurants. The first 200 kids to check in at Shopper Services in the Food Court beginning at 10:30am receive a FREE Kiddie Ride! *One free kids meal with the purchase of one regular combo meal; 2 - 5 yrs; Tanger Outlets; tangeroutlets.com/ houston; 281-534-4200 FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 FREE Children’s Craft 4:30pm; Melted Bead Key Chain; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 April 4 FREE Family Craft Night 6:30pm; Making Slime; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 April 5 – 8 Tall Ships Galveston This new festival will host tours of the participating ships, numerous special events, sail away excursions, music, food and fun in a family friendly format. ADULTS: Festival Admission Only: $10, Festival + Onboard Ship Tours: $20, YOUTH (7-12): Festival Admission Only: $5, Festival + Onboard Ship Tours: $10 CHILDREN (6 & Under): FREE; Pier 20Pier 22 on Galveston harbor; galvestonhistory.org April 5 – 7 FREE HITS: Shrek the Musical 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com April 5 & 7 Banfield Pet Academy WoofShop Do you have what it takes to become a veterinarian? Join us for a tail-wagging good time during our Banfield Pet Academy Woof-shop! Meet veterinarians and learn about responsible pet ownership. Check the heartbeat of an actual therapy pet with your own Banfield stethoscope and more!; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 April 5 Aesop’s Fable - The Dinosaur and The Ant 10am; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894
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April 6 – 8 8th Annual Kemah Crawfish Festival There will be plenty of crawfish, beverages, live music and fun!; Under the Kemah Bridge; gulfcoastfestivals.com April 6 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $40 Non-members; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042 April 7 – 8 McDonald’s Houston Children’s Festival 10:30am-6:30pm; 14 Big Family Adventure Zones, four stages of music and entertainment plus over three hundred fun activities.; families with children 12 and under; $12 at the gate, $10 online, children 3 and younger; Houston City Hall; houstonchildrensfestival.com April 7, 8, 14 & 15 Crawfish & Zydeco Festival Fresh boiled crawfish, crawfish races and great Zydeco music.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 April 7 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com FREE 23rd Annual the Grand Kids Festival 10am-5pm; Celebrate with The Grand on a day filled with non-stop performances and art activities.; The Grand 1894 Opera House; grandkidsfestival.com; 800-821-1894 FREE Preschool Pretend Play 10:30am; Playdate at the library.; 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 Rotary Club 288- Daddy Daughter dance 2018 “Enchanted Garden” 6pm; Enjoy an evening of music, dance and dessert with your fairy princess. We will provide each couple with a keepsake photo and each fairy princess a small gift to take home. $35 couple, $10 each additional princess; Berry Miller Junior High, 3301 Manvel Rd., Pearland; planetreg. com/rotary%20daddy%20 daughter%20dance%202018 FREE Movie Nite on The Strand: “Wonder Woman” 7pm; Grab your chairs, blankets and pillows, and head downtown Galveston for a FREE familyfriendly movie under the stars.; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR April 8 8th Annual Family Crawfish Boil 12pm-4pm; All you can eat and drink, kid zone and more.; Billy’s Hall, 4070 Wells Dr., Pearland; pnctexas.com April 9 – 20 FREE StoryWalk! 6:30am; A StoryWalk is a way to combine physical activity with literacy; Pages of a book are transformed into signs that are then laid out on a trail. Stop by the Alvin Branch Library in advance to pick up an activity, complete the activity and turn it into the library for a prize.; National Oak Park; alvin-tx.gov April 9, 16, 23 & 30 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 April 9 FREE STEM Club - Ubongo, and Shape Blocks, and Tangrams 10:30am; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 April 10 - May 19 Sideways Stories from Wayside School Main Street Theater - MATCH; mainstreettheater.com; 713-524-6706 April 10, 17 & 24 FREE Baby Bounce 10:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 April 10 FREE Para los Ninos 10:30am; 3-5 yrs; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE STEM Club - Ubongo, and Shape Blocks, and Tangrams 4:30pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 April 11 – 15 Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream $20-$85; NRG Stadium; disneyonice.com April 11 & 25 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Paralympic Archery 2pm; Open to all persons with a physical disability. Bring your own bow if you have one, however, one will be provided for you if needed. You must RSVP by the Tuesday before the class to acerda@pearlandtx.gov.; Bass Pro Shop, Pearland; pearlandparks.com April 11 FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 April 12 – 14 Just Between Friends Children’s & Maternity Consignment Event 9am; Pearland Knights of Columbus Hall; houstonsouth.jbfsale.com; 832-656-2000
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April 12 FREE Pajama Night 6:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
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April 13 – 21 80th Annual Galveston County Fair & Rodeo Galveston County Fairgrounds, #10 Jack Brooks Park, Hwy 6, Hitchcock; galvestoncountyfair.com April 13 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Bingo Night 6:30pm; Open to all individuals with a developmental disability. Come out and join us for a night of fun, snacks, drinks, and prizes. RSVP required, limited to the first 100 participants. RSVP to acerda@pearlandtx.gov or call.; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 April 14 Amazing Grace The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894 Scout Fair 10am-3pm; Visit hundreds of booths with fun activities and crafts, learning Scout skills, meet new friends and taste delicious outdoor cooking and much more.; NRG Arena; samhoustonbsa.org/scout-fair Family Day at The Ocean Star: Maskology 10am-3pm; Did you know that the use of masks varies from culture to culture? Create a revealing mask to represent your chosen “ology” from the oil and gas industry.; Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum; oceanstaroec.com; 409-766-7827 31st Annual Houston Art Car Parade 2pm; Downtown Houston; thehoustonartcarparade.com FREE Movie and Activity 2pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Calendar Craft 2pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Music Nite on The Strand: The Samy Jo Band 6pm; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 April 15 FREE Birthday Bash 12pm-6pm; Discovery Green marks a decade of free events at its 10th Birthday Celebration. The event features entertainment spectacles, cultural performances, live music, games and more. A special presentation at 12 p.m. will honor park founders and recognize children who have grown up with the park.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 April 16 FREE Make-It Monday: Magnetic Blocks 4pm; Creative building event.; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677
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April 2018 FUN -TIME CALENDAR April 17 Go, Dog. Go! 10am; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894 FREE Tabletop Game Night 6:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 April 18 FREE STEM Camp 4:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Goalball 6pm; Fast-paced, exciting team sport specifically designed for people who are blind or visually impaired but can be played and enjoyed by all. Participants must email acerda@ pearlandtx.gov or call by the Mon. before the start of the course.; 8 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8904 April 20 – 22 Crawfish Crazy Weekend Enjoy Crawfish & Live Zydeco Music All Weekend!; Pleasure Pier, Galveston; facebook.com/ events/1580276965415075 April 20 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $40 Nonmembers; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042 April 21 Earth Day Bash University of Houston students will take you through the process of water filtration. Plus, explore nature’s creations, discover ways to make a difference, and practice protecting the planet we call home. As a bonus, take a tree sapling home with you to nurture!; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Bike Rodeo 9am; Mark your calendars for the upcoming Bike Rodeo! Parking will be available at the facility and at Turner High School located at 4717 Bailey Rd. in Pearland. The Bike Rodeo is a free event for children/teens up to 15 aimed at promoting, sharing and educating today’s youth on bicycle safety. Participants should bring their own bikes and helmets to the event.; Recreation Center & Natatorium; pearlandtx.gov/bikerodeo. FREE Bay Day Festival 11am-4pm; Animals, games, educational exhibits, free family fun!; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
FREE Earth Day Houston 12pm-6pm; The event features displays, exhibits and booths on topics ranging from alternative energy to recycling methods, a foodie farmers market, Canned Acoustica, recycling and more.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 April 23 Explore Abilities Day at the Children’s Museum An exclusive event for children with learning differences and their families. Explore Abilities provides a comfortable, protected and accepting environment for children. It also allows parents to make connections with other families and offers new tools and resources.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 April 24 FREE Little Yogis 11am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Teen Tuesday: Snack Challenge, Iron Chef Style 5:30pm; Registration required.; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE Raspberry Jam 6:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 April 25 FREE Fingerprint Craft 4pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Inclusive Archery Tag 6pm; Open to all persons with disabilities and those who are independent in their wheelchairs. Archery Tag is the newest combat sport that combines the adrenaline rush of paintball with the fun of dodgeball. Must RSVP the Monday before the class to acerda@pearlandtx.gov or 281-412-8904.; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 FREE Tween Book Club 6:30pm; Discussing the City of Ember by Jeanne Duprau.; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 April 27 – 28 44th Annual Frontier Day Vendors, kiddie rides, concessions and carnival activities and much more.; National Oak Park; alvinrotary.org
FREE Family Fun Day: Money Madness 11:30am; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596
April 27 FREE Imagine Playtime 10:30am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
April 22 Divas Half Marathon & 5K 6:30am; Moody Gardens Galveston; moodygardens.com; 800-582-4673
April 28 – 29 Texas Crawfish and Music Festival 12pm; Carnival, petting zoo, live music-Country, Zydeco, Cajun, Gator
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April 28 Ancient Encounters Travel to the land down under as you discover the aboriginal cultures of Australia! Learn how aboriginal art was made and then paint a masterpiece on a “cave” wall. Show off your skills by decorating a high-flying boomerang, use ancient methods to grind seeds for food, solve mysteries and dig for ancient treasure at an aboriginal dig site and move to the groove as you experience aboriginal instruments!; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
EcoKids 9:30am; Join our EcoKids classes for outdoor exploration, crafts & stories. These drop-off classes are held Wednesdays & Fridays for children ages 3-6. Topics are the same on Wednesday & Friday. Payment is required at the time of reservation. $10 for members & $12 for nonmembers per class. Reservations required. Call 713-274-2668.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551
games, vendors and more.; Southdown Park, 2150 Countryplace Parkway; pearlandparks.com
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EcoSchoolers 9:30am; Join our EcoSchoolers classes for hands-on environmental Sensory Friendly Day at HMNS 8am; Exhibits and venues are modified education & activities. These dropoff classes are held Wednesdays for those with sensory sensitivities. Exhibits and venues are modified to & Fridays for children ages 7-12. create a sensory neutral environment. Topics are the same on Wednesday The Burke Baker Planetarium and & Friday. Payment is required at the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre also time of reservation. $12 for members offer modified 2D shows with house & $15 for non-members per class. lights on and the volume reduced.; Reservations required. Call 713-274Houston Museum of Natural Science; 2668.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; hmns.org; 713-639-4629 abnc.org; 281-474-2551 Frontier Day Parade 9am; Begins and Ends at the Alvin FREE Weekly Story Times High School Stadium Parking Lot; MONDAYS alvinrotary.org Baby Bounce Earth Day Celebration 10:15am; Pearland Branch Library 10am-2pm; Enjoy entertainment,
FREE Library Maker Saturday – Origami 4pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Opry on the Square 7pm; Pearland Opry on The Square celebrates the time-honored Saturday night Texas Opry tradition showcasing live, traditional country music.; Pearland Town Center; pearlandtowncenter.com FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green Coco (PG) 2017 8:15pm; You are welcome to bring blankets, and chairs to view from the hill.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 April 29 Day of the Child “Children’s Day” is celebrated on various days in many places around the world to honor kids. The Museum’s “Day of the Child” event will focus on the joys of being a kid and on enriching kids’ lives with literacy. Come enjoy a cultural Mariachi performance, plus take home with you books and goodies.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Rotary Crawfish Boil 12pm; Moody Gardens Galveston; moodygardens.com; 800-582-4673
Toddler Tuesdays 10:30am; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 Toddler Story Time 11:15am; Pearland Branch Library
WEDNESDAYS Toddler Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library; Manvel Branch Library; Alvin Branch Library Toddler Story Time 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library Baby Bounce 3:30pm; Pearland Branch Library
THURSDAYS Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Pearland Branch Library & Pearland Westside Branch Library Toddler Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library Toddler Time 12:30pm; Alvin Branch Library
SATURDAYS Story Time 11am; At Your Local Barnes and Noble Store; bn.com
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WEDNESDAYS
FREE Mini Moo Playgroup 9:30am; Chick-fil-A Pearland; cfapearland.com; 713-436-6700 FREE Polliwog Nature Club 10:30am; Your little polliwog will hop into nature by developing their nature knowledge and skills through a variety of books, songs, crafts, and hands-on animal experiences brought to you by Harris Co. Precinct One. Each program is offered as a 5-week series.; 3-5 yrs; Bracewell Neighborhood Library FREE Adaptive Recreation: Power Hour 1pm; Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Join us for an hour-long fitness session. RSVP to acerda@pearlandtx.gov by the Tuesday before class.; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931
THURSDAYS
FREE Mini Musicians 10:30am; Manvel Branch Library 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. RSVP to acerda@ pearlandtx.gov; Alvin Bowling Center; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 Preschool Art Workshop 1:30pm; Focuses on Process Art, introducing young children to paint brushes, finger painting, art sensory materials, collage, techniques and more. Open to all Preschool Children, parent/caregiver attends with child.; $10 includes all supplies; Gander Studio; alvin-tx.gov 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.; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931
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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.; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931
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FREE Mini Moo Playgroup 9:30am; Chick-fil-A East Pearland; cfarestaurant.com/eastpearland; 281-992-9600 EcoTots 9:30am; Join our EcoTots classes for toddler and parent activities. Go on guided hikes, make nature crafts and play games. Classes are held each Friday with a new topic every other week. Ages 18 months to 3 years old. Payment is required at the time of reservation. $8 for members & $10 for non-members per class (per parent and child combo). Reservations required. Call 713-274-2668.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Water Exercises 11am; An interactive and fun water class with simple water exercises and stretches. Participants must be comfortable in the water. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. Must RSVP by Thurs. before class to acerda@ pearlandtx.gov.; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931
SATURDAYS
FREE Vietnamese Learning Program 9am, 10am, 11:15am & 3pm; Registration required.; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Yoga 10am; Learn Classical Hatha Yoga, mastery of breath and much more. Please RSVP to lissa.giacco@txh. nmss.org or call 281-526-8967x2.; 10 yrs & up; Westside Event Center; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8900 FREE Crafts for Kids 11am-3pm; Lakeshore Learning; lakeshorelearning.com; 281-461-6263 FREE STEM Saturdays 12:30pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
SUNDAYS
FREE Sundays in the Park 2pm; Visit our resident art cart, “Rocket Dog”, for fun games.; 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 Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
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