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October 1 – 31 Weekend Adventure Pass Three Parks - One pass for $39.99 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 October 1 – 26 A Year with Frog and Toad Main Street Theater - MATCH; mainstreettheater.com; 713-524-6706 October 1 – 15 FREE Story Walk 6:30pm; 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 October 1 & 4 FREE Tinkergarten Trial Class 10:15am; This fall, Tinkergarten is focusing on sensory play! Come see what it’s all about at a free trial class! Spots are limited sign up online.; 18 months to 8; Independence Park; tinkergarten. com/classes; 713-598-4745 October 1 FREE National Night Out City of Pearland; pearlandtx.gov FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 FREE Puppy Pals 6pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 October 2 FREE Toddler Story Time & Playtime 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE School Age STEAM 4:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Adaptive Getting to Know Nature 5:30pm; Get hands on experience while learning about new specimens in nature. Parents, guardians and caretakers
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must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. Limited to the first 15 participants. Must register online.; 6 yrs & up; Delores Fenwick Nature Center; pearlandtx.gov; 281-652-1960 October 3, 10, 17 & 24 FREE D&D for Everyone 4pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 October 3 FREE World Animal Day 4pm; Special animal themed story, and a cute animal craft.; 5-12 yrs; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036 October 4 Million Dollar Quartet 8pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894 October 5 – 6 Pearland Arts & Crafts on the Pavilion Enjoy treasure hunting for unique art and homemade crafts and take in the sounds of local entertainment and performances.; Free Admission; Pearland Town Center; pearlandtowncenter.com October 5 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Let your imagination soar as you build a fire plane. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron and a commemorative pin while supplies last.; At Your Local Home Depot; homedepot.com Mistletoe Market 10am-4pm; Vendors, Food Truck and Snow Cone concession.; $3 Admission; Club Bellavita, 1548 N Riviera Circle, Pearland; facebook.com/ events/468854587011085 Pearland Market Days- Fall Show 11am-4pm; This is fun fall family and pet friendly event for all ages. We will have over 50 vendors, 3 yummy food trucks, a free bounce house for the kids, free fall crafts, and even a free fall photo booth to take pictures of your little ones and fur babies at. This event helps support our local community and small business owners.; Pearland VFW Hall; southernelegancepe.com; 713-530-4260 FREE Saturday Story Time 11am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
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FREE Family Fun & Film 11am; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Movie Nite on The Strand: “Goosebumps” (2015) 7pm; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 October 6 & 20 FREE Sundays in Nature 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 October 6 FREE 1000 Lights for Peace 6pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com October 7, 21 & 28 Kids After School Art Club 4:30pm; Crafting, painting, collaging, sculpting and more.; Kindergarten & up; $15 per session; Gander Studio; alvin-tx.gov October 7 & 21 FREE Adaptive Cooking/Arts and Crafts 11am; Open to persons with developmental disabilities. Learn how to cook new things every week along with fun arts and crafts activities. Participants must register online.; 10 yrs & up; Westside Event Center; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8900 October 7 FREE Baby Bounce 10:45am; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 Kids in the Kitchen: Spaghetti & Meatballs with Garlic Bread 6pm; Learn how to prepare some of your favorite dishes.; 3-14 yrs; $20 each class; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov October 8 FREE Preschool STEAM 11:30am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 Cooking & Baking Fun: Fall Rice Krispies 6pm; Simple make and take class.; 3-14 yrs; $15 per session; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov FREE Family Fun 6pm; Independence Park (3449 Pearland Pkwy); bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR October 8 FREE Pajama Story Time 6:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 October 9 FREE Potterheads Movie Night 6pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 October 10 FREE Tween Craft 5pm; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 October 11 – 14 Columbus Day Weekend Our Weekend Adventure Pass will be good Friday-Monday this weekend for $39.99; Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950 October 11 – 13 Scout Weekend at Pleasure Pier Discounts for scouts. $17.99 All Day Ride Passes ($2 donated back); Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950 October 11 – 12 St. Andrews Episcopal Church Annual Craft Fair Vendors, food, silent auction. Fri 10am-6pm and Sat 9am-4pm.; St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church; pumpkinchurch.com; 281-485-3843 October 11 FREE Wild Hour: Box Turtle 11am; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Adaptive Family Kickball Night 5:30pm; Teams will square off in a family friendly game. To qualify for the family fun action, at least one member of the family must be an adaptive recreation participant. Preregistration is required.; 8 yrs & up; Centennial Park, 3219 McLean Rd.; pearlandparks.com
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October 12 Creepy Crawly Creatures Check out spiders, hissing cockroaches, snakes, lizards and other stranger things that will make your skin crawl. Plus, learn about the silent hunters who prey on the unsuspecting at night! We’re talking about owls! These spellbinding birds will keep watch while you dig through an owl’s pellet, the regurgitated, undigestible part of their food; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
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Head for the Cure 5K Run/Walk 8am; Pearland Town Center; pearlandtowncenter.com Depot Market Days 9am; Alvin Train Depot; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 Ocean Star Family Days: Sources of Energy 10am; In addition to petroleum, learn about nine other energy sources and how each one is important to your everyday life. See if you can put together our energy puzzle, and discover how renewable and nonrenewable energy affects your life.; Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum; oceanstaroec.com; 409-766-7827 FREE Music Nite on The Strand 6pm; 30i (Rock); Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 Give ‘em Hell Harry! starring Clifton Daniel 8pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894 October 14 Sensory Friendly Day at 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). Registration is highly recommended, but not required. Please contact Lydia Dungus at ldungus@cmhouston.org or call (713) 535-7238 to make a reservation.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 October 15 Cooking & Baking Fun: Peppa Pig Mini Cake 6pm; Simple make a take class.; 3-14 yrs; $15 per session; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov FREE Teen - Beyond High School Workshop 6:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 October 16 FREE Toddler Story Time & Playtime 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE School Age STEAM 4:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
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October 17 FREE Sack Lunch Story Time 12:30pm; Independence Park (3449 Pearland Pkwy); bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 October 18 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $40 Nonmembers; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042 October 19 – 20 Commemorative Wings Over Houston Air Show See ad in our magazines for the code for $5 off.; Ellington Airport; wingsoverhouston.com October 19 Zombies, Ghouls and Goblins Ghoulish fashion Halloween costume show and a zombie face painting wicked-shop. Spirits will rise during a jawdropping magic show. Then zombies from Dance Houston will show you how to have a ghastly good time when they teach you the frightfully fun steps to the Thriller dance.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Kids’ Fishfest 10am-2pm; Participants aged three to 16 years are invited to visit the stocked pond to try their luck at fishing. Poles and bait will be provided while supplies last, but if you have gear at home feel free to bring it along. To register your child, call the Brazoria County Parks Department’s events coordinator Mike Mullenweg at 979864-1152, or email him mikem@ brazoria-county.com. No cost to register.; Bass Pro Shop, Pearland; basspro.com; 713-770-5100 FREE Family Fun Day 2pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green How to Train your Dragon: The Hidden World 7:30pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 October 20 S.E.C.R.E.T. Sunday Meet real-life heroes and members of law enforcement who strive to make a difference. This month, check out how forensic experts examine blood to help solve real-life mysteries.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR October 20 FREE Bayou Bend & Rienzi Family Day 1pm; Families are invited to art workshops, games, performances, and more during this afternoon of fun presented jointly by Rienzi and Bayou Bend.; Bayou Bend Collection & Gardens; mfah.org; 713-639-7750 FREE Symphonic Spooktacular 7pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com October 21 FREE All About Dance Featuring the Kinder HSPVA Concert Dancers 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Preschool Play: Little Yogis 2:30pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Teen - WiFi Café 3:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 Kids in the Kitchen: Crispy Baked Chicken Nuggets 6pm; Learn how to prepare some of your favorite dishes.; 3-14 yrs; $20 each class; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov October 22 – 27 Cats Hobby Center; houston.broadway.com October 22 Cooking & Baking Fun: Star Wars Lightsaber Pretzels 6pm; Simple make a take class.; 3-14 yrs; $15 per session; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov FREE Pajama Story Time 6:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 October 23 FREE Toddler Story Time & Playtime 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Jewelry Making 7pm; Teens; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 October 24 FREE Tween Craft 5pm; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 October 25 – 26 Mommy & Me Toddler Time 10am; Arts & Crafts; 2-4 yrs; $12 per session; Gander Studio; alvin-tx.gov October 25 FREE Tween Craft: Pumpkin Painting 4:30pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677
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FREE Nerf Nights 6pm; Don’t forget to bring your nerf guns.; Newman Park; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299
Toddler Tuesdays 10:30am; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
FREE Family Thursday at The Health Museum 2pm-7pm; The Health Museum; thehealthmuseum.org; 713-521-1515
Silent film with Rob Landes - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 8pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894
WEDNESDAYS
FREE Family Night at Children’s Museum of Houston 5pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
October 26 FREE Tween Craft 2pm; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580
Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Alvin Branch Library
October 27 Day of the Dead Celebration Authentic Dia de los Muertos celebration with fire dancers, mariachi bands, sugar skull crafts and more.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
THURSDAYS
October 29 Cooking & Baking Fun: Halloween Chocolate Dipped Strawberries 6pm; Simple make a take class.; 3-14 yrs; $15 per session; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov October 30 FREE Toddler Story Time & Playtime 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580
Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library
Baby Bounce 3:30pm; Pearland Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Pearland Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am; Manvel Branch Library Toddler Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library Toddler Time 10:30am; Alvin Branch Library
Other Weekly Events
TUESDAYS
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.; 8 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931
SUNDAYS FREE Sundays in the Park 2pm; Enjoy the outdoors fun games, picnicking and live music.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 * Please contact library for details as some require advanced tickets.
FREE Adaptive Track and Exercise Class 11am; Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Join us for an hour-long fitness session. Participants will be to access the indoor track and our hydraulic workout equipment. Must register online.; 10 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931
Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
FREE Nature Nesters 10am; Children and their parents will sing songs, read stories and create small crafts to help further their understanding. This program is rain or shine Wednesday-Friday. Please be advised this program does not meet on the first Wednesday of each month.; 4 yrs & under; Delores Fenwick Nature Center; pearlandtx.gov; 281-652-1960
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Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
FREE Fenwick Fledglings 4pm; Children and their parents will engage in nature walks, problem solving activities and experiments to further their understanding of the day’s topic. This program is rain or shine on Wednesdays-Fridays.; 5 yrs & up; Delores Fenwick Nature Center; pearlandtx.gov
FREE Adaptive 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. Must register online.; 10 yrs & up; Alvin Bowling Center; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8904
FREE Weekly Story Times
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 Fun Night: Halloween Craft 6:30pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677
Ongoing Events
TUESDAYS Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Branch Library
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FREE Mommy & Me Mornings 10am; Story time and craft.; Chickfil-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
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
Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals 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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