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July 1 & 15 FREE Sundays in Nature: Plant’s Crafty Seed Dispersal 12:00pm; Join us for a day of free admission.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551 July 1 Baby/Toddler Shower for Hurricane Victims 2:45pm; Baby Shower is for a couple who lost everything in Hurricane Harvey. They have a baby that will be born in July. The couple also has a toddler that will be 2 in October who lost everything in the storm, as well.; Vineyard Church, 2905 Harkey Rd, Pearland; pearlandchamber.com July 2 – 8 The Curt Miller Magic & Comedy Show 1:00pm & 7:30pm; Magician & Illusionist Curt Miller blends dazzling magic, music, dance, and great CLEAN comedy in a theatrical show.; $23-$16; Moody Gardens Hotel, Galveston; moodygardens.com; 800-582-4673 July 2, 16 & 30 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Arts and Crafts/Cooking 11:00am; Open to persons with developmental disabilities. Participants must RSVP by the Friday before class to acerda@ pearlandtx.gov or 281-4128904.; 6 yrs & up; Westside Event Center; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8900 July 2 FREE Read Like a Champ with Orbit 2:00pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31 Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse 9:00am; Ten fun films for kids! $5 for ten movies or $1 per show.; Cinemark 12 & XD Pearland; cinemark.com; 713-436-9065 July 3 FREE Music and Movement 11:00am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Crafts 4 Children: Pet Rocks 4:00pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 July 4 – 8 Patriot Pass Enjoy unlimited visits to the Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston.; $59.99 per person; Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
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July 4 Kidpendence Day Join Captain America and the Founding Fathers and exercise your right to be a kid as long as possible with some good ole American fun. Don’t forget to wear red, white and blue.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Freedom Over Texas 4:00pm; Live music acts and spectacular fireworks.; Eleanor Tinsley and Sam Houston Parks; houstontx.gov/july4 FREE Celebration of Freedom: 4th of July 6:00pm; Military salute, live music, and spectacular fireworks display. Food vendors, face painters, and glow trinkets will be available for purchase, while free interactive activities will be offered in the Kids Zone.; Pearland High School, 3775 S. Main, Pearland; pearlandtx.gov/freedom; 281-412-8900 FREE 179th City of Galveston Celebration Independence Day Parade and Fireworks 7:30pm; Don’t miss this wonderful evening with a glittering parade followed by dazzling fireworks display over the Gulf! Rain date: July 5th; 37th & Seawall Blvd., Galveston; galveston.com FREE 4th of July Celebration 7:30pm; Alvin Community Band at 7:30pm and fireworks at 9pm.; Briscoe Park; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 FREE Fourth of July Celebration 9:30pm; Live music and Patriotic fireworks show over Galveston Bay.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 FREE LEGO Free Play 2:00pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Musical Instruments Petting Zoo 2:00pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE Ice Cream Bingo 6:00pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Pajama Story Time 6:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 July 6 & 20 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $40 Non-members; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042 July 6 FREE Friday Freebie 2pm; Movie with popcorn and themed activity.; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596
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July 7 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9:00am; Build a fishing game while tackling educational and developmental skills. Recommended Ages: 5-12.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com FREE Preschool Pretend Play 10:30am; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Music and Movement 2:00pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Movie Nite on The Strand: “It’s a Wonderful Life” 7:45pm; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 July 9-13, 16-20, 23-27 & 30-31 Summer EcoCamp 8:30am & 12:30pm; EcoCamp, a day camp for 4 to 13-year-old, provides unique opportunities for kids to explore the wonders of our Natural World through indoor and outdoor activities from storytelling and crafts, trail hikes and wildlife encounters, and canoeing and fishing.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551 July 9 – 20 FREE StoryWalk A StoryWalk 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. Stop by the 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; 281-388-4300 July 9, 16, 23 & 30 Kid Krazy Mondays Discounts on kids’ meals. All Day Ride Passes & the Boardwalk Beast. Coupons located on our website or Facebook Page.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 July 9 FREE STEM Club - Sound Waves 10:30am; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE Science Stations 2:00pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE School-Age Program: Marble Paper 2:00pm & 3:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Stuffed Animal Sleepover 9:00pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 July 10 Cow Appreciation Day Dress like a cow and get free food; All Houston Area Chickfil-A’s
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FUN -TIME CALEN DAR July 10 FREE Crocodile Encounter 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Big Blue Blocks 2:00pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Kayaking 2:00pm; Open to all persons with disabilities. Learn the basics of kayaking while enjoying being on the water. RSVP by Monday before the class to acerda@pearlandtx.gov; 12 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 July 11, 18 & 25 FREE Toddler Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Baby Bounce 3:30pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 July 11 FREE Selfie Scavenger Hunt 1:00pm; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Robot Buds 2:00pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE School-Age Program: Science of Music 2:00pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE School-Age Programs: Science of Music 3:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE July Family Craft: Slime 6:30pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Moonlight Movies 9:00pm; Grab your blankets and join us in the plaza for The Sandlot.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 July 12 – 22 Marvel Universe Live! NRG Stadium; ticketmaster.com
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July 12, 19 & 26 FREE Alvin ISD Book Bus Tour 9:00am; Alvin ISD is bringing literacy and other learning opportunities, including crafts and hands-on activities, directly to the neighborhoods of our students this summer. Come and visit the Book Bus to check out your favorite books and to listen to your favorite stories read by a various community members and school librarians.; Pearland Town Center; pearlandtowncenter.com
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July 12 FREE Operation Recreation: Come Out & Play Water Event 11:00am-2:00pm; Join us for a come and go afternoon of activities, treats and lots of outdoor fun!; Briscoe Park; alvin-tx.gov FREE Artorama 2:00pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Stars Rock! Mobile Planetarium 2:00pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE “Wild in the City” 2:00pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE PJ Story Time 7:00pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 July 13 FREE Family Fun 2:00pm; Come and go STEM & roller coasters.; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE School-Age Program: Building Challenge 3:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 July 14 & 21 FREE Summer Paddling Event 9:00am; Come join the Small Watercraft Club as they hold a paddling event on one of the waterways in Brazoria County. Bring your own boat or borrow one of ours. Great for families or first-time paddlers. Contact us for information or reservations.; All Ages; Brazoria County Waterways; pearlandparks.com; 979-864-1152 July 14 Dog Days of Summer Learn about vet medicine and pet ownership with Banfield and therapy dog. And take home a lifetime friend as pet rescue agencies will be on site for pet adoptions.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Outdoor Family Movie Night – Coco Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and come enjoy a movie under the Pearland Town Center Pavilion. Movie begins at dusk.; Pearland Town Center; pearlandtowncenter.com FREE LEGO Robotics 2:00pm; 8 yrs & up; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Movie and Activity 2:00pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Music Nite on The Strand: Campfire Soul 6:00pm; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 July 16 & 20 FREE Art Camp 2:00pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR July 17 FREE Pocket Watch Puppets 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib. tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Musician Madness 2:00pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE Smash that Record 3:00pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 July 18 FREE Wild in the City 2:00pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE School-Age Program: DJ Jeffrey Dance Party 2:00pm & 3:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 July 19 FREE Art Rocks! Watercolor Marker Art 2:00pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Family Game Night 5:00pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 July 20 FREE Sidewalk Chalk 11:00am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Summer Movie Series: Coco 8:00pm; Pack a picnic, bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy a movie in the summer night air! Movies will begin around dusk.; Alvin Memorial Stadium; alvin-tx.gov July 21 Panda-Monium Be hungry as a bear when you join our Panda cookie decorating interactive. Then, bear with your creativity during a Panda squishy toy interactive.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Family Fun 10:30am; Tower Build Challenge; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 July 23 FREE Meet the 2x2 Books 2:00pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 July 24 FREE Nature Discovery Center 10:30am; Back to the Bone What do birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals have in common? They all have backbones! Learn more about these animals with various specimens and live animals.; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Rasberry Pi Night 6:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
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July 25 FREE Retro Games 1:00pm; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Crafts Rock! 2:00pm; Teens make glow lanterns.; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE School-Age Program: Slime 2:00pm & 3:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 July 26 – 29 Madagascar the Musical Kids’ Backporch Productions; kidsbackporchproductions.org; 281-412-5350 July 26 FREE Tom’s Fun Band 2:00pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Animals Rock! Wild in the City 2:00pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Small Mammals by PawSome Small Critter Rescue 2:00pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 July 27 FREE Imagine Playtime 10:30am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 July 28 Spider-Man Day and Web Sling Showdown Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will spin into gear for a special appearance at the Museum. Join artist Christian Navarrete for a comic book interactive. Plus, sign up on-site to duke it out in a Spider-Man inspired web sling shootout!; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Outdoor Family Movie Night - Cars 3 Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and come enjoy a movie under the Pearland Town Center Pavilion. Movie begins at dusk.; Pearland Town Center; pearlandtowncenter.com FREE Family Movie Matinee: LEGO Ninjago Movie 11:30am; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 July 30 FREE Sensory Exploration 1:00pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 July 31 FREE Texas Snakes & More 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Summer Reading Success Party
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Ongoing Events Chill Out at the Houston Zoo Stay cool all summer long as TXU Energy presents Chill Out at the Houston Zoo! Many Frosty Indoor Facilities and be sure to also cool off at the TXU Energy fan stations throughout the Zoo and splash into the Kathrine McGovern Water Play Park.; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 Big Bugs at the Houston Zoo All summer long, you can see bugs unlike ever before - up to 60 times larger than their normal size.; $22.95-$19.95 includes Zoo admission; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 Evening Chill at the Houston Zoo 9:00am; Every Friday & Saturday night the Houston Zoo is once again staying open late, so you can enjoy the animals in the cooler evening weather. Guests can enjoy added music and fun family activities that are sure to entertain kids and adults alike. Save $4 after 4pm. We’re open even later for our outdoor movie nights on July 13, 14, 27 & 28. Movie starts at 8:45pm.; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500
FREE Weekly Story Times
MONDAYS
Baby Bounce 10:15am & 12:15pm; Pearland Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am &11:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library
TUESDAYS
Baby Bounce 10:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Branch Library Toddler Time 2:15pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library
THURSDAYS
Preschool Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Pearland 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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FUN -TIME CALEN DAR Ongoing Events Cont’d SATURDAYS Other Weekly Events
WEDNESDAYS
FREE Kickin’ It Country Enjoy the best in Country Music.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
THURSDAYS
FREE Mini Musicians 10:30am; Manvel Branch Library FREE Adaptive Recreation: Bowling 1pm; Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Open to all skill levels. RSVP to acerda@ pearlandtx.gov; 10 yrs & up; Alvin Bowling Center; pearlandparks.com 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.; 8 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 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.; 10 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 FREE Rock the Dock 7pm; Summer Concert Series; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
FRIDAYS
FREE Mini Moo Playgroup 9:30am; Chick-fil-A East Pearland; cfarestaurant.com/eastpearland; 281-992-9600 Bands on the Sand 6:00pm; Enjoy this popular summer concert series with fireworks. Featuring local and regional bands ranging from R&B, rock, country and blues, families can rock out as they float in the lazy river or hang out on the Island’s only white sand beach.; $15; Palm Beach @ Moody Gardens, Galveston; moodygardens.com
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FREE Fireworks Fridays 9:30pm; Enjoy our fireworks show over Galveston Bay.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
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FREE Sandcastle Building Lesson 8:00am; Each event will begin with an instructor building a sandcastle from 8-11 a.m. followed by lessons at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Equipment will be provided on a limited basis and participants are encouraged to bring their own sand buckets and shovels. Registration is not required. The lessons will take place on the sand near the Stewart Beach Pavilion.; Stewart Beach, Galveston; galveston.com FREE Vietnamese Learning Program 9am, 10am, 11:15am & 3pm; Registration required.; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036 FREE Crafts for Kids 11am-3pm; Lakeshore Learning; lakeshorelearning.com; 281-461-6263 Bands on the Sand 6:00pm; Enjoy this popular summer concert series with fireworks. Featuring local and regional bands ranging from R&B, rock, country and blues, families can rock out as they float in the lazy river or hang out on the Island’s only white sand beach.; $15; Palm Beach @ Moody Gardens, Galveston; moodygardens.com
SUNDAYS FREE Salsa Sundays Live Salsa music on the main stage all day!; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 FREE Stay & Play Sunday: Fireworks Over the Gulf 9pm; Enjoy free fireworks over the Gulf each Sunday this summer.; 37th & Seawall Blvd., Galveston; galveston.com Sunday Movie Night at Pleasure Pier Enjoy a movie under the stars!; Pleasure Pier, Galveston; pleasurepier.com * 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 Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
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