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June 1 – 2 School’s Out Summer Bash Celebrate summer time fun with entertainment, ride promotions and more.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 June 1 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Hands-on workshop where you and your child can make a game of tabletop golf.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com
even an antelope!; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Reptiles with Ruby 12pm, 2pm & 4pm; This is a ticketed event, tickets may be picked up 30 minutes prior to start of each show.; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Teen - IOS Space Team 2pm; 13 yrs & up; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036
FREE SRC Blast-Off! 2pm; A family event with rockets.; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596
FREE Marshmallow Constellations 3pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677
FREE Summer Story Time 2pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
FREE Puppy Pals 6:30pm; Bring the kids to the Library for a fun evening.; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
FREE Movie Nite on The Strand: “Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) 7pm; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 June 2 & 16 FREE Sundays in Nature: Everything has a History Even Pollination 12pm-4pm; Join us for a day of free admission.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551 June 3 FREE Teen Games 4:30pm; 12-18 yrs; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE Magic: The Gathering Gameplay 6pm; 13 yrs & up; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036 FREE VR Gaming 7pm; 13 yrs & up; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036 June 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 & 25-26 FREE Children’s Summer Movie Program 10am; KPB is once again proud to be sponsoring the children’s summer movie program. Keep Pearland Beautiful Staff and Volunteers will be at the theater to meet moviegoers and hand out promotional items so come out and meet us and enjoy watching the FREE movies!; Pearland Premiere Cinema 6; mykpb.org; 281-489-2795 June 4 FREE Wild Things Zoofari: Exotic Petting Zoo 10:30am; This hands-on program allows participants to interact with exotic animals including a kangaroo or wallaby, pygmy goats, sheep, piglets, Patagonian cavies, and possibly
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June 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 & 26-27 Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse 9:30am; Ten fun films for kids: $5 for ten movies or $1 per show.; Cinemark 12 & XD Pearland; cinemark.com; 713-436-9065 June 5 FREE Magic Spectacular 1pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Marshmallow Constellations 2pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Ask an Astronaut 2pm; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036 FREE STEM @ Your Library 3pm; Learn about DNA and create an edible model!; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Spanish Story Time 6:30pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Teen Craft 7:30pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 June 6, 13 & 20 Cooking & Baking Fun 10:30am; 3-14 yrs; $15 per lesson; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 June 6 FREE Drop-in Stitch 12pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Reptiles with Ruby 2pm & 4pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE SciFi Feature - Lilo & Stitch 2pm; 10 yrs & up; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036
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FREE Teen Time- Space Stories 3:30pm; Teens; 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 June 7 – 30 The Wiz Pearl Theater; pearl-theater.com; 832-459-4674 June 7, 14 & 21 FREE Concerts in the Park 7pm; Southdown Park; pearlandtx.gov/concerts; 281-412-8900 June 7 & 21 Firefly Friday 7:45pm; 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 your walking shoes! Ages 6-adult. Advance reservations required.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $40 Non-members; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042 June 7 & 16 FREE Big Blue Blocks 11am-1pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 June 7 FREE Music and Movement 11am; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Teen Program 2pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Library Lab 3pm; Library Lab is a more indepth science program that gets kids elbow deep into science.; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036 June 8 FREE World Oceans Day Festival 10am-6pm; Hands-on activities, presentations, exhibits and entertainment.; All Ages; Stewart Beach Park; artistboat.org; 409-762-3930 Ocean Star Family Days: Insulators and Conductors 10am-3pm; Discover what it means to have an open and closed circuit. Find out what materials are insulators (do not transfer energy) and which ones are conductors (allow transfer of energy). Make your predictions, test your theory, and see if you’re right!; Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum; oceanstaroec.com; 409-766-7827
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR June 8 FREE Summerpalooza Kickoff Party 10am; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036 FREE Music and Movement 2pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
proportions.; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE Galaxy Jars 4pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Family Game Night 7pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
FREE Music Nite on The Strand 6pm; John Evans Band (Rock, Country, June 12 Blues); Saengerfest Park, 23rd & FREE Bayou City Play - Build A Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 Space Colony June 10 – 16 2pm; 7 yrs & up; Parker Williams FREE Story Walk Branch Library; hcpl.net; 6:30am; Pages of a book are 281-484-2036 transformed into signs that are then FREE Tesla CoilIndoor Lightning laid out on a trail. Stop by the Alvin 2pm; Alvin Branch Library; Branch Library in advance to pick up bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 an activity, complete the activity and FREE Tween Craft turn it into the library for a prize.; 3pm; Bracewell Neighborhood National Oak Park; alvin-tx.gov; Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 281-388-4299 FREE Stuffed Animal Sleepover June 10 & 24 7pm; Drop off: 7pm, Fun: 9pm on The Book Bus Facebook; Pearland Branch Library; 12pm; Literacy and other learning bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 opportunities, including crafts and hands-on activities, directly to the June 13 – 14 neighborhoods of our students this FREE Junie B’s Essential Survival summer. Come check out your favorite Guide to School books and to listen to your favorite 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; stories read by a school librarian!; milleroutdoortheatre.com Morgan Park; alvin-tx.gov; June 13, 20 & 27 281-388-4299 The Book Bus June 10 12pm; Literacy and other learning FREE Teen - VR Beat Saber opportunities, including crafts and 7pm; 13 yrs & up; Parker Williams hands-on activities, directly to the Branch Library; hcpl.net; neighborhoods of our students this 281-484-2036 summer. Come check out your favorite books and to listen to your favorite June 11 - July 28 stories read by a school librarian!; You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Newman Park; alvin-tx.gov; Main Street Theater - MATCH; mainstreettheater.com; 713-524-6706 281-388-4299 June 11 & 25 The Book Bus 12pm; Literacy and other learning opportunities, including crafts and hands-on activities, directly to the neighborhoods of our students this summer. Come check out your favorite books and to listen to your favorite stories read by a school librarian!; Alvin Swimming Pool; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 FREE Pajama Story Time 6:30pm; Wear your jammies.; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 June 11 FREE Rob Berry: Magician 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE STEM Time - Solar Ovens 1pm; 8 yrs & up; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036 FREE Family STEAM Time 2pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
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FREE STEM Solar System 3pm; An exploration of planets and
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June 13 FREE Operation Recreation 11am-2pm; Come and go afternoon of activities, treats and lots of outdoor fun!; Newman Park; alvin-tx.gov FREE Farm Bureau and Agriculture 1pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE SciFi Feature - Space Jam 2pm; 10 yrs & up; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036 June 14 – 16 Salute to Military & First Responders Buy one get one free All-Day Ride Passes for active military veterans, first responders and their families. Must present valid ID for discount.; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950 June 14 FREE Baby Chick Hatching 11am; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Pre-K STEAM Time 11am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
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FREE Summer Movie Series 8pm; Ralph Breaks the Internet; Morgan Park; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 June 15 FREE Donuts with Dad 10:30am; A special edition preschool story time.; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 June 16 Father’s Day at Kemah Boardwalk Bring Dad and the family for great food and fun! BOGO FREE for Dad! *Restrictions apply.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 June 17 The Book Bus 12pm; Literacy and other learning opportunities, including crafts and hands-on activities, directly to the neighborhoods of our students this summer. Come check out your favorite books and to listen to your favorite stories read by a school librarian!; Sealy Park; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 FREE Monday Matinee and Space Ranger Games 2pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 June 18 FREE Texas Snakes and More 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 The Book Bus 10:30am; Literacy and other learning opportunities, including crafts and hands-on activities, directly to the neighborhoods of our students this summer. Come check out your favorite books and to listen to your favorite stories read by a school librarian!; National Oak Park; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 The Book Bus 12pm; Literacy and other learning opportunities, including crafts and hands-on activities, directly to the neighborhoods of our students this summer. Come check out your favorite books and to listen to your favorite stories read by a school librarian!; Pearson Park; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 FREE Big Blue Blocks 2pm-4pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Drop-in Stitch 5pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Teen Glow Party 6:30pm; 12-18 yrs; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE Gardening with Children 6:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR June 19, 25 & 27 FREE STAR Academy: Financial Literacy Summer Camp presented 8:30am & 1pm; Hands-on, age appropriate activities and learn a practical approach to starting a business, and making smart decisions about managing money. Go online for more information or to enroll.; Grades 3-5; ACU of Texas at Pearland Chamber of Commerce; acutx.org/star-academy FREE Star Lab Planetarium 10:30am; Learn about the stars and the solar system in this program.; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Art Encounter 2pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Tabletop Games 3pm; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 June 20 FREE Reptiles with Ruby 10am, 12pm, 2pm & 4pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Tesla Coil Indoor Lightning 3pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE Teen –Buttons 3:30pm; Come make a button at craft time.; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 June 21 FREE Daycare Story Time 10:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Teen Program 2pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Button Making 4pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 June 22 FREE Saturday Story Time 11am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Manga Make-a-rama 2pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 June 23 Sunday Movie Nights Enjoy a movie under the stars!; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950 June 24 – 27 ACC Department of Drama presents The Thirty Fifth Summer Children’s Theatre Festival The Reluctant Dragon; Alvin Community College; pearlandparks.com
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June 24, 26 & 28 FREE Art Camp 2pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677
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June 25 FREE Crocodile Encounter 10:30am; Excellent hands-on reptile program featuring turtles, snakes, crocodiles, alligators, and more.; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE ORBIT Comes To The Library 11am; Tickets may be picked up 30 minutes prior to start time.; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Read Like a Champ with Orbit 2pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE Canoes to Rocket Ships 2pm; Ticket required.; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 June 26 FREE Alien Glow Bowling 2pm-4pm; Come and go event.; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE Canoes to Rocket Ships 2pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE STEM @ Your Library 3pm; Make gooey slime!; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 June 28 – 30 Princess Theater Show Purple Box Theater; thepurpleboxtheater.com; 818-642-4665 June 28 FREE Nerf Nights 6pm; Forth Friday of every month. Don’t forget to bring your Nerf Guns!!; Newman Park; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 June 29 Meet Toy Story’s Woody and Jessie 10am; Meet-and-greet with Toy Story’s beloved duo Woody and Jessie.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Big Blue Blocks 11am; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Dungeons and Dragons 2pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Spanish Story Time 2pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Bank of America’s Screen on the Green: Mean Girls (PG-13) 9pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 June 30 Sunday Movie Nights Enjoy a movie under the stars!; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950
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Ongoing Events FREE Kids Café 12pm; Free meal for those 18 and under on Tuesday and Thursday from June 11-27; Alvin Branch Library
FREE Mommy & Me Mornings 10am; Story time and craft.; Chick-fil-A East Pearland; cfarestaurant.com/eastpearland; 281-992-9600
FREE Weekly Story Times
FREE School-Age Program 2pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library
MONDAYS Preschool Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library Baby Bounce 10:45am; Pearland Branch Library
TUESDAYS Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Branch Library Baby Bounce 10:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library Babytime Lapsit 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library Tot Tuesday 11:30am; Manvel Branch Library
WEDNESDAYS Toddler Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Alvin Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library Baby Bounce 3:30pm; Pearland Branch Library
THURSDAYS Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Pearland Branch Library Toddler Story Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library Toddler Time 10:30am; Alvin Branch Library
Other Weekly Events
TUESDAYS FREE Tween Program 2pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library
WEDNESDAYS Thrill Ride Wednesdays Experience the thrills in June when you can buy one get one 1/2 off all day ride pass.; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950
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THURSDAYS FREE General Admission Thursdays to Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 10am; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; mfah.org; 713-639-7300 FREE Thursdays at the Houston Museum of Natural Science 2pm-5pm; Free admission to permanent exhibits only.; Houston Museum of Natural Science; hmns.org; 713-639-4629 FREE Family Thursday at The Health Museum 2pm-7pm; The Health Museum; thehealthmuseum.org; 713-521-1515 FREE Family Night Thursdays at the Children’s Museum of Houston 5pm-8pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
SUNDAYS FREE Sundays in the Park 3pm; Families are invited to enjoy music, lawn games and more. Check out the library cart at the Houston Public Library outdoor reading room and our resident Art Cart “Rocket Dog” for games.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 FREE Tejano Nights Enjoy the best in Tejano music!; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 * 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
Rock the Dock Summer Concert Series 7pm; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals
FRIDAYS
Casa Ole Mondays; $ .99 kid’s meal for kids 12 yrs & under; 3100 Broadway
FREE Firework Fridays 9:30am; Enjoy our fireworks show over Galveston Bay. Plus, late night specials.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
SATURDAYS FREE Sandcastle Building Lesson 8am; Free family friendly event series to help beachgoers create spectacular sandcastles with tips from the pros. The event will begin with an instructor building a sandcastle from 8-11am followed by lessons at 11am, 1pm & 3pm.; Near the Stewart Beach Pavilion; galveston.com FREE Vietnamese Learning Time 9am, 10am, 11:15am, 1:30pm & 3pm; Parker Williams Branch Library
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TexasRoadhouse Mondays; Kid’s meal $1.99 all day; 2526 Smith Ranch Road
Cafe’ Taraiz Tuesdays; All day kids eat free; 9415 Broadway Denny’s Tuesdays & Saturdays; 4pm10pm kids eat free; 11221 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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