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May 1, 15, 22 & 29
May 3, 10 & 17
May 4 & 18
FREE Family Story Time 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580
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
Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $40 Non-members; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042
May 1 FREE Mommy & Me at Tanger Outlets 10:30am-12:30pm; Bring out your kiddos for an animal adventure sure to delight! Jim’s Jungle Exotic Petting Zoo will be at Tanger Outlets featuring cuddly favorites like bunnies, llamas, a lemur, a miniature cow, and more! Plus, enjoy outdoor activities including bubble stations, chalk canvas, block boom and more! The first 200 kids to check into the event at 10:30 am receive a FREE kiddie ride. Plus, enjoy FREE KIDS MEALS from all Food Court restaurants during the event! *Receive one free kids meal with the purchase of each regular combo meal.; 0-5 yrs; Tanger Outlets; tangeroutlets.com/ houston; 281.534.4200 FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500
May 2 – 4 FREE Monkey & Francine in the City of Tigers 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
May 2 & 9 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
May 2 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; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Family Craft Night 6:30pm; Making Suncatchers; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677
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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 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
May 3 FREE Cinco De Mayo Aztec Princess Performance During Free Family Night get in on the action when the Aztec Princess paints a colorful picture of Mexico’s folklore and traditions. Become immersed in a cultural celebration as you become part of the story. This storytelling performance will be bilingual and presented by Express Theater.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
May 4, 11 & 18 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
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May 4 FREE Society for the Performing Arts presents Troker 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
May 5, 6, 12 & 13 44th Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour 10am-6pm; Galveston Historical Foundation opens the doors to Galveston’s architectural history through public tours of privately owned homes during its annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour.; $30, $35 beginning May 4; City of Galveston; galvestonhistory.org
May 5 Blood, Sweat & Tears 50th Anniversary Tour; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894 Houston Dragon Boat Festival 2018 Free Admission; Allen’s Landing in Downtown Houston; texasdragonboat.com Cinco De Mayo Las Americas Ballet Folklorico Las Americas Ballet Folklorico will bedazzle you with their vibrant costumes and fervent dance moves.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Your child can build a model windmill that holds a beautiful seasonal flower or low maintenance herb just in time for Mother’s Day. Once your windmill planter is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com FREE Preschool Pretend Play 10:30am; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 12 Annual Young Life Crawfish Boil & Fundraiser 12pm-8pm; Proceeds from the boil will help send kids from all over Brazoria County to camp this summer to experience the best week of their lives!; $20-$25; Pearland Town Center; brazoria.younglife.org
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR May 5
May 8
Cinco de Mayo Celebration 1pm; Enjoy Latin music, mariachi bands, arts, crafts and family fun.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
FREE Para los Ninos 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580
FREE Bingo 1pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
FREE BACH Workshop 2pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
FREE Movie Nite on The Strand: “Rebel Without a Cause” 7:30pm; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253
May 9
The Summit - The Manhattan Transfer Meets Take 6! 8pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894 FREE Cinco de Mayo at Miller with Mariachi Los Camperos 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
May 6 & 20 FREE Sundays in Nature: Turtles 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
May 6 March for Babies 8am; Walk to help more babies be born healthy!; University of Houston, 4800 Calhoun, Houston; marchforbabies.org FREE My First Music Lesson 2pm; Divisi Strings leads My First Music Lesson, a chance for kids to pick up a violin and start their musical journey. This hands-on experience brings young, professional musicians to Discovery Green to teach the basics of music in a fun and friendly environment where, by the end of class, everyone will be performing a song together! Limited availability of 30 students. No pre-registration required, workshop is on a first come first served basis. Instruments are provided.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 3rd Annual Houston Bay Area Young Life Crawfish Boil 6pm; All You Can Eat Crawfish and a Shirt.; $20; Stevenson Park; houstonbayareayounglife.com; 281-630-5310
May 7, 14 & 21
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FREE Baby Bounce 10:15am & 12:15pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677
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FREE Lunch Bunch Book Club 12pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
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 FREE Mother’s Day Craft 5pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
May 10 – 13 Brahms & Sibelius Jones Hall; houstonsymphony.org; 713-224-7575
May 10, 17, 24 & 31 FREE Rock the Dock 7pm; Summer Concert Series; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
May 10 FREE PJ Story Time 7pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
May 11 – 13 33rd Annual Texas Crab Festival Music, Arts & Crabs!; Crystal Beach; texascrabfestival.org FREE Houston Ballet presents Don Quixote 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
May 12 Fishermen Helping Fishermen Tournament Charity fishing tournament benefiting Kemah Police Association.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 “Paper Engineering” Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Be the first to experience the Children’s Museum of Houston brand-new exhibit, Paper Engineering. Paper Engineering will unfold your creative streak, loosen up your inventive hesitations, and unleash your engineering potential. Learn to cut, roll, crease and shape flat paper into things that spin, fly and pop!; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
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May 2018 FUN -TIME CALENDAR May 12 Banfield Emergency Preparedness “Woof-Shop” When disaster strikes, do you know what to do with your pet? During Hurricane Harvey, many folks in our city didn’t. Join Banfield Pet Hospital vets and em-bark on a canine adventure during an emergency preparedness woof-shop. This woofshop will walk you through the steps of taking care of your pet during an emergency and provide a checklist on how to be ready the unexpected.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 2018 Pear Run 10K Run/5K Walk/ Walk 7am; Pearland Town Center; pearrun.com Family Day at The Ocean Star: This Cycle Rocks 10am-3pm; Discover how hydrocarbons are formed from the various processes within every layer of Earth, and how certain rocks tell geologists where to look for oil and natural gas. Moving through areas like the soil, volcanoes, and bodies of water, pretend you are a rock on your own special journey through the rock cycle. Create a comic strip of your rocky story or learn about the ABCs of rocks and fossils.; Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum; oceanstaroec.com; 409-766-7827 FREE GrandKids and Me 11am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Music Nite on The Strand: Blaggards 6pm; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253
May 13 Mother’s Day at Kemah Boardwalk Bring Mom & the entire family for lunch or dinner, rides & music.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 Mercury: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons 2pm-4pm; For this special Mother’s Day Matinee, Mercury presents a magical setting for Vivaldi’s beloved classic. When combined with Purcell’s Fairy Queen, this afternoon will provide a multitude of delightful theatrical surprises.; 5+; Adult $20, Student $13; UHCL Bayou Theater; uhcl.edu/bayou-theater/eventstickets/; 2812832065
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 281412-8904.; Westside Event Center; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8900
May 16, 23 & 30 FREE Toddler Story Time 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580
FREE Meet a Mariner Day 10am-3pm; Features boat tours, educational exhibits, and the opportunity to meet professional mariners, tour vessels and learn about maritime careers. Activities throughout the day will include a scavenger hunt and a special appearance by NASA Astronaut Michael R. Barrett at 12 noon in the Commodore Room, 5th floor.; Sea Star Base Galveston, 7509 Broadway; ssbgalveston.org; 409-572-2560x1006
FREE Thursday Concerts 7pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
May 18 – 27
May 21
Once on This Island Jr. Pearl Theater; pearl-theater.com; 713-340-2540
FREE Make-It Monday: LEGO 4pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677
May 18 – 20
May 22
Emanuel Ax Plus the Rite of Spring Jones Hall; houstonsymphony.org; 713-224-7575
FREE Little Yogis 11am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
Pasadena Strawberry Festival Thrill Show, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, World’s Largest Strawberry Shortcake, Parade, Carnival, Concerts and so much more. $16, Children 5-12 $6, 0-4 free, seniors $6; Pasadena Fairgrounds; strawberryfest.org
May 18 – 19 FREE the Barber of Seville 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
May 18 Bats: Unmask the Mystery of Bats as You Become the Myth 7:45pm; This program includes an outdoor presentation and a walk. Ages 6 and up. $10 adults/$8 children (612) & seniors (60+). Register today.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551
May 19
May 14
Worship One Come Alive Concert Multiple musicians from various churches coming together to Worship One.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
FREE Adaptive Recreation: Arts and Crafts/Cooking 11am; Open to persons with developmental disabilities. Create
Fencing Academy Performance Come join them for an action-packed demonstration to introduce you to the unique sport of fencing. The
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demonstration is open for children ages 3 and up.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (PG-13) 2017 8:30pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
May 17, 24 & 31
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May 23 FREE Teen Games Night 6:30pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677
May 24 – 27 FREE Dancin’ in the Street... Motown & More Revue 8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
May 25 – 27 One-Hit Wonders Jones Hall; houstonsymphony.org; 713-224-7575
May 25 – 28 Memorial Day Weekend Dine into summer, food & fun! Three Parks - One Pass for $49.99 enjoy unlimited visits on Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday to the Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston.; Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston
May 25 FREE Afternoon Movie 4pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
May 26 Avengers Assemble Part of the Avengers team has been
summoned to be part of the Children’s Museum of Houston’s Super Powered Summer kickoff. Come join them for an exhilarating adventure at A Playground for Your Mind. Be on the lookout for a complete list of who’s joining us for an action-packed day.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FUNomenal Family Festival 1pm-5pm; There will be family fun with rides, games, activities, live music and more.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
May 29 FREE Marshmallow Men 3pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
May 30 FREE Moving Myths: Story Telling Through Dance 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
Ongoing Events 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 EcoSchoolers 9:30am; Join our EcoSchoolers classes for hands-on environmental education & activities. These dropoff classes are held Wednesdays & Fridays for children ages 7-12. Topics are the same on Wednesday & Friday. Payment is required at the time of reservation. $12 for members & $15 for non-members per class. Reservations required. Call 713-2742668.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551
FREE Weekly Story Times
TUESDAYS Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Branch Library Toddler Tuesdays 10:30am; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR Ongoing Events Cont’d FREE Weekly Story Times Cont’d
WEDNESDAYS
Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library; Manvel Branch Library; Alvin Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Alvin Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Manvel Branch Library Baby Bounce 3:30pm; Pearland Branch Library
THURSDAYS
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
Other Weekly Events
TUESDAYS
FREE Preschool Playtime 11:15am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library
WEDNESDAYS
FREE Mini Moo Playgroup 9:30am; Chick-fil-A Pearland; cfapearland.com; 713-436-6700
THURSDAYS
FREE Mini Musicians 10:30am; Manvel Branch Library FREE Family Night at Children’s Museum of Houston 5pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
FRIDAYS
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
SATURDAYS
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FREE Vietnamese Learning Program 9am, 10am, 11:15am & 3pm; Registration required.; Parker Williams
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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
Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals TexasRoadhouse Mondays; Kid’s meal $1.99 all day; 2526 Smith Ranch Road Casa Ole Mondays; $ .99 kid’s meal for kids 12 yrs & under; 3100 Broadway Cafe’ Taraiz Tuesdays; All day kids eat free; 9415 Broadway Denny’s Tuesdays & Saturdays; 4pm-10pm 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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