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February 1 FREE Crafts for Kids 4pm; Make a Blue Super Moon.; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596
booth, door prizes and more. It will be an elegant evening filled with music, dining & fun!; $25 per person; Pearland Knights of Columbus Hall; alvin-tx.gov
February 2 – 13 107th Celebration of Mardi Gras! Galveston Check website for a list of parades and activities.; City of Galveston; mardigrasgalveston.com
February 4 Spinning & Weaving Demonstration 1pm; Stop by and watch as experts from Bay Area Spinners & Weavers demonstrate their craft.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551
February 2 FREE Daycare Story Time 10:30am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $40 Non-members; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042 February 3 Houston Mardi Gras Festival & Parade 2018 9am; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Score points with your loved one and build a Valentine bean bag toss and then decorate.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com FREE I Am Harriet Tubman Story Time 11am; At Your Local Barnes and Noble Store; bn.com FREE Manga Mania 2pm; Meet up and share your love of Japanese comics with fellow enthusiasts.; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Music and Movement 2pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Anime Club 3pm; Calling all otaku! Let’s meet up and share our love of Japanese anime, manga, and pop culture.; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Harry Potter Book Night 6pm; Join us as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter! Come dressed as your favorite character, meet fellow fans, and enjoy trivia games and more.; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561 Daddy-Daughter Dance 6pm; Girls ages 5-12 are welcome to attend with their father figure. Dance the night away, take photos in the photo
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February 5, 12 & 26 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 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 February 5 & 19 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Arts and Crafts/Cooking 11am; Open to persons with developmental disabilities. Create a piece of art you can be proud to show off or even give away as a gift! Participants will also participate in a cooking class, in which they will go over basics of cooking such as measuring, mixing, prepping, baking and many other things. Each participant will take home a cookbook of the items they cooked. Participants must RSVP by the Friday before class to acerda@pearlandtx.gov or 281-412-8904.; Westside Event Center; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8900
February 8 Chick-fil-A Pearland Parkway Grand Opening Bring the family out to celebrate the Grand Opening.; Chick-fil-A Pearland Parkway; 281-997-9967 FREE Family Night at the Galveston Children’s Museum 4pm-7pm; Galveston Children’s Museum; galvestoncm.org; 409-572-2544 FREE Monster Jam Big Truck 4pm; Come and join the fun with the Monster Jam Big Truck in our parking lot. Don’t forget your camera.; Chick-fil-A East Pearland; cfarestaurant.com/ eastpearland; 281-992-9600 FREE Pajama Night 6:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 February 9 – 14 Seaside Sweethearts Enjoy a complimentary train ride for two when you dine at any of our restaurants!; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 February 9 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $40 Non-members; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042 February 10 – 11 Monster Jam NRG Stadium; monsterjam.com February 10 & 24 AMC Sensory Friendly Films Peter Rabbit AMC Gulf Pointe 30; amctheatres.com; 281-464-8801
February 6 FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500
February 10 Family Day at The Ocean Star: Shaving Cream Creations 10am-3pm; Use a common petroleum product (shaving cream?!), food coloring, a toothpick, and cardstock to create your own marbled art creation. Explore your creative side and make a unique oneof- a-kind Valentine card for your loved one.; Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum; oceanstaroec.com; 409-766-7827
February 7 FREE STEM Camp 4:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
February 10 FREE Click, Clack, Moo I Love You! Story Time 11am; At Your Local Barnes and Noble Store; bn.com
February 6, 20 & 27 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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FUN -TIME CALENDAR February 10 FREE Movie and Activity 2pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
February 15 FREE D.E.A.R. 6pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
February 12 – 23 FREE Story Walk! A Story Walk is a way to combine physical activity with literacy; this may seem like an odd mix, but it’s an innovative way to get people of all ages out walking while reading children’s picture books. Pages of a book are transformed into signs that are then laid out on a trail. Stop by the Alvin Branch Library in advance to pick up an activity, complete the activity and turn it into the library for a prize.; National Oak Park; alvin-tx.gov
February 16 – 19 President’s Day Weekend Our Weekend Adventure Pass active for 4 days! Three Parks - One Pass for $39.99 enjoy unlimited visits on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday to the Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston.; Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston
February 12 FREE STEM Camp 10:30am; Get to know the library iPads - yes, you can check-out and use iPads at the library!; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 February 13 – 22 Reel Abilities 2018 Film Festival Celebrate the lives, stories, and talents of people with disabilities. The Museum will showcase a series of short films with the goal of enriching Houston’s culture, diversity, and inclusion efforts.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 February 13 FREE Para los Ninos 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE STEM Camp 4pm; Get to know the library iPads yes, you can check-out and use iPads at the library!; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE Valentine’s Day Craft 5pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 February 14 & 28 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; 281-412-8931 February 14 FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
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February 16 – 17 Tot 2 Tot Consignment Sale 9am; Consignment sale for children and women’s items: toys, books, equipment, clothes, and more! See tot2tot.net for more information.; Age: all; $1; Church of the Holy Apostles; tot2tot.net; 281-795-8417 February 16 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $40 Nonmembers; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042 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.; Age: 8 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 February 17 Lunar New Year Bash - Celebrating the Year of the Dog! Raise the “woof” and unleash some doggone fun as we bring out lion dancers, martial artists, and dances from different regions of Asia, including: Chinese folk dances, Polynesian dances, and contemporary Asian dances. Don’t miss origami, lei and lantern-making and more!; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Doggy Reading Time 10:30am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Mother Bruce Story Time 11am; At Your Local Barnes and Noble Store; bn.com FREE Family Fun Day 11:30am; Imagination Playground (indoor) - Ball Race Build and Challenge; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596
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February 2018 FUN -TIME CALENDAR February 17 FREE Retro Games 2pm; Come and enjoy your favorite classic board games, card games, party games and more at the library!; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580
February 27 FREE Teen Activity 6pm; Chain Reaction - build, demolish, game, and explore mechanical chain reactions.; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596
FREE Teen Scene – Olympics 4pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
FREE Raspberry Pi Jam 6:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
February 19 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. Doors will be closed to the public. There will be no music and sound-reducing headphones will be available. Outside food and drinks will be allowed (Fresh Café© will be closed). Pre-registration required.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
February 28 FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
February 22 Bright Star Theater presents Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History 6pm; In this production, the stories behind famous and forgotten hymns, work songs, and musical styles are brought to life by an energetic cast of actors!; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580
Toddler Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library
February 23 FREE Imagine Playtime 10:30am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 February 24 Crank It Up - Celebrating the Engines of Our Imagination Tinker with LEGOs and make a LEGO zipline, explore aerodynamic principles by engineering an aircraft, marvel at nature’s own engineering designs and more!; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss Story Time 11am; At Your Local Barnes and Noble Store; bn.com FREE Morning Movie 11am; Gnomeo and Juliet; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 February 27 - March 31 Hello, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Main Street Theater - MATCH; mainstreettheater.com; 713-524-6706
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Ongoing Events FREE Weekly Story Times
TUESDAYS Baby Bounce 10:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library
WEDNESDAYS
Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library; Manvel Branch Library; Alvin Branch Library Toddler Story Time 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library
THURSDAYS Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library Toddler Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library Toddler Time 12:30pm; Alvin Branch Library
Other Weekly Events
WEDNESDAYS
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
Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931
SATURDAYS 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 Vietnamese Learning Program 9am, 10am, 11:15am & 2:30pm; Registration required.; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036 * 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
Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals
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
TexasRoadhouse Mondays; Kid’s meal $1.99 all day; 2526 Smith Ranch Road
FRIDAYS
Denny’s Tuesdays & Saturdays; 4pm-10pm kids eat free; 11221 Broadway
FREE Mini Moo Playgroup 9:30am; Chick-fil-A Pearland; cfapearland.com; 713-436-6700
FREE Mini Moo Playgroup 9:30am; Chick-fil-A East Pearland; cfarestaurant.com/eastpearland; 281-992-9600
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
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
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Casa Ole Mondays; $ .99 kid’s meal for kids 12 yrs & under; 3100 Broadway Cafe’ Taraiz Tuesdays; All day kids eat free; 9415 Broadway
Stadia Sports Grill Wednesdays; All day Kids 12 yrs & under eat free; Town Center Luby’s Wednesdays after 4pm & Saturdays All Day; Kids eat free Firehouse Subs Sundays; Kids eat free. No coupon required; near Home Depot Steak n Shake Webster Sundays; All Day - one free kid’s plate for each $8 spent
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