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May 1 – 5 5 More Minutes: A Modern Story of a Sleeping Beauty Pearl Theater; pearl-theater.com; 832-459-4674
May 1, 15, 22 & 29 FREE Toddler Story Time 10:30am & 11:15am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580
May 1, 10 & 15 EcoAdventurers 9:30am; An in-depth study of environmental science topics that allows the student to engage in STEM activities. Programs held rain or shine. This drop-off program is for children ages 11-14. Please bring a snack, refillable water bottle and dress for the weather. The fee is $15 for non-members or $12 for members.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551
May 1 Serious Fun: Jack and the Beanstalk 10am; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894 FREE Toddler Playtime 11:15am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Family Craft: Dream Catchers 6:30pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677
May 2 – 4 North America’s Leading Children’s and Maternity Consignment Sales Event Save 50-90%; Knights of Columbus; jbfsale.com
May 2, 9 & 16 FREE Adaptive Bowling 1pm; Open to all persons with a disability. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. Open to all skill levels. Must register online.; 10 yrs & up; Alvin Bowling Center; pearlandparks.com FREE Adaptive 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
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registration required.; 8 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931
May 2 FREE Pajama Story Time 6:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE National Day of Prayer 7pm; Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church; katyprays.org
May 3 – 4 10th Annual Mother Daughter Sleepover 6pm; Ladies 12 & under are invited to bring your mom. Food, fun and a fabulous good time await you. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $20/ per person includes dinner and breakfast.; Lone Star Bounce Town; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299
May 3 & 10 FREE Adaptive Water Exercises 11am; An interactive and fun water class with simple water exercises and stretches. All classes take place in the activity pool. Participants must be comfortable in the water. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience.; 16 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931
May 3 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $40 Non-members; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042
May 4-5 & 11-12 45th Annual Galveston Historic Homes Tour Public tours of privately-owned homes. Order tickets online.; City of Galveston; galvestonhistory.org
May 4 – 5 Cinco de Mayo Celebration Enjoy Latin music, mariachi bands, dancers, crafts and family fun.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
May 4 Houston Dragon Boat Festival Racing Atmosphere, Cultural Performances, Food Vendors,
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Live Music and more.; Free Admission; Allen’s Landing; texasdragonboat.com FREE Comic Book Day! Stop by for a free one.; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE UTHealth Stomp Out Stroke Festival 9am; Free health screenings, health education, entertainment and kids’ zone.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Hands-on workshop where you and your child can make Mom’s day with a handmade blooming art piece. Once it is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers. All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com FREE Saturday Story Time Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Make Mom Paper Flowers 11am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Celebrate Star Wars 1pm-5pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Movie Nite on The Strand: “A Wrinkle in Time” 7pm; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 FREE HISD Fine Arts Extravaganza 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com Johnny Mathis: The Voice of Romance Tour with guest Gary Mule Deer 8pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894
May 5 & 19 FREE Sundays in Nature: A Bird’s Eye View of Migration 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
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR May 5
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FREE Cinco de Mayo at Miller 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
FREE Para Los Ninos 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580
May 6 – 16
May 9 – 15
FREE Story Walk 6:30am; 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; 281-388-4299
Magical Me Week Join in on the magic because we have a WonderWeek full of unicorns, dragons and wizards’ hats. Become enchanted with fun activities and mystical crafts in magic-inspired WonderWeek!; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
May 6 – 8 FREE Elixir of Love 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
May 6, 13 & 20 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
May 6 FREE Baby Bounce 10:45am; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Adaptive Cooking/Arts and Crafts 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. Must register online.; 6 yrs & up; Westside Event Center; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8900
May 9, 16, 23 & 30
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Pearland Pear Run 7am; Join the fun at the Pear Run 2019 with Peary and his friends in supporting the Pearland Police Department. 10k Run, 5k Run, Walk, and Kids Fun Run. Great for the whole family. See pearrun.com for more details.; pearrun.com; Pearland Town Center Pavilion; pearrun.com Ocean Star Family Days: This Cycle Rocks 10am-3pm; 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
May 9
Pasadena Strawberry Festival Parade 10am; Starts at the corner of Spencer & Shaver proceed for one mile down Spencer to Burke, ending at the Memorial Stadium parking lot.; City of Pasadena; strawberryfest.org
FREE Tween Craft 4:30pm; 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 Vaccinations at the Children’s Museum 5pm-7pm; Children, 6 weeks to 18 years of age, who need immunizations will have the opportunity to receive free vaccinations. To qualify, parents and guardians will need their child’s immunization records. Limited to the first 150 children.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
FREE Music Nite on The Strand 6pm; Sonic Seduction (Radio Hits); Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253
Rock the Dock Summer Concert Series 7pm; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
FREE Pajama Story Time 7pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
May 10 – 12 2019 Texas Crab Festival Music, Arts & Crabs!; 1605 Highway 87 in Crystal Beach; texascrabfestival.org
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Pokémon Party Come hang out with Pikachu and his Pokémon gang! Snap a picture with your favorite Pokémon and May 7 meet them all! Get your Pokémon FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo on as you catch Squirtle, Psyduck, 12pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; Charmander, Bulbasaur and not one 713-533-6500 but two Pikachu’s! Party with Pikachu and his peeps and enjoy Pokémon FREE Puppy Pals -inspired activities. Gear up for the 6pm; Alvin Branch Library; day by making for own Pikachu ears bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 and showing off that Pokémon style. May 8, 15 & 22 Come say hi to your favorite Pokémon FREE Baby Bounce character and check out all the fun!; 3:30pm; Pearland Branch Library; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677
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FREE Simon and Garfunkel Live in Central Park (Revisited) 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
May 12 Mother’s Day at Pleasure Pier Buy one All Day Ride Pass and Mom gets in free.; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950 Mother’s Day at Kemah Boardwalk Bring Mom & the entire family for lunch or dinner, rides and music. BOGO FREE for Mom! *Restrictions apply.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
May 13 FREE Preschool Exploration 1pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677
May 15 FREE Teen Trivia 7pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677
May 16-June 2 The Glass Menagerie COM Theatre @ College of the Mainland; com.edu/theatre; 409-933-8345
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR May 17 – 19 Pasadena Strawberry Festival Thrill Show, Petting Zoo, Parade, Buzz Berry’s Kid Zone, Carnival, Fresh Strawberries and much more.; $6-$12; Pasadena Fairgrounds; strawberryfest.org
May 17 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $40 Nonmembers; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042
May 18, 24 & 31 FREE Big Blue Blocks 2pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
May 18 Salute to the Heroes Fishing Tournament All proceeds benefit The Wounded Warrior Project, Local Veterans Programs and First Responders. More information at heroesforfreedom.org.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 FREE Bay Day Festival 11am-4pm; Animals, games, and educational exhibits.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 FREE Dungeons and Dragons 2pm; Teens; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
enjoy unlimited visits on Friday, Saturday & Sunday to the Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston.; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950 Memorial Day Weekend at Kemah Boardwalk Dive into summer, food & fun! Weekend Adventure Pass valid Friday-Monday for $49.99.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
May 24 FREE Block Party! 12pm-3pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Nerf Nights 6pm; Fourth Friday of every month. Don’t forget to bring your Nerf Guns!!; Newman Park; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299
May 28 FREE Family Movie 1pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
May 29 FREE Moving Myths: Story Telling Through Dance 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
May 30
FREE Bike Helmets 5pm-8pm; Stop by to receive a free, brand-new bike helmet and learn how FREE Bayou Bend Family Days 1pm-5pm; Families are invited to art to make sure it fits properly. Giveaway workshops, games, performances, and is limited to the first 100 children more. Complimentary transportation to arrive during Free Family Night between the two-house museums is Thursday.; Children’s Museum of provided. Refreshments are served.; Houston; cmhouston.org; Bayou Bend Collection & Gardens; 713-522-1138 mfah.org; 713-639-7750
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May 21, 23, 28 & 30 FREE Kids Cafe 3:45pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
May 22 FREE Perler Beads 4pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
May 23 – 26 FREE Dancin’ in the Street... Motown & More Revue 8:15pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $40 Nonmembers; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042
Memorial Day Weekend Three Parks - One pass for $49.99
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School’s Out Summer Bash Celebrate summertime fun with entertainment, ride promotions and more.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 FREE Blast Off for Summer Reading 1pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677
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FREE Sizzling Summer Dance 8:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
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Ongoing Events Weekend Adventure Pass Three Parks - One pass for $39.99/$49.99 enjoy unlimited visits on Friday, Saturday & Sunday to the Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston.; Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston; pleasurepier.com
FREE Weekly Story Times
TUESDAYS
Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Branch Library Baby Bounce 10:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library Toddler Tuesdays 10:30am; Exciting learning adventure with story time, free entertainment and activities especially tailored for toddlers. Special character appearances, crafts and much more!; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 Babytime Lapsit 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library Tot Tuesday 11:30am; Manvel Branch Library
WEDNESDAYS
Toddler Time 10:15am & 11am; Pearland Westside Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Alvin Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library
THURSDAYS
Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Pearland Branch Library Toddler Time 2pm; Alvin Branch Library
Other Weekly Events
WEDNESDAYS
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 non-members per class. Reservations required. Call 713-274-2668.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org EcoSchoolers 9:30am; Join our EcoSchoolers classes for hands-on environmental education &
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activities. These drop-off 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 nonmembers per class. Reservations required. Call 713-274-2668.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org FREE Mommy & Me Mornings 10am; Story time and craft.; Chick-fil-A East Pearland; cfarestaurant.com/eastpearland; 281-992-9600
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
FRIDAYS
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 nonmembers per class (per parent and child combo). Reservations required. Call 713-274-2668.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org 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 non-members per class. Reservations required. Call 713-274-2668.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org
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EcoSchoolers 9:30am; Join our EcoSchoolers classes for hands-on environmental education & activities. These drop-off 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 nonmembers per class. Reservations required. Call 713-274-2668.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org
SATURDAYS
FREE Vietnamese Learning Time 9am, 10am, 11:15am, 1:30pm & 3pm; Parker Williams Branch Library * 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
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; 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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