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September 1 – 9 A Midsummer Night’s Dream $14-$16; Pearl Theater; pearl-theater.com; 832-459-4674 September 1 – 3 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. From the 7-foot ladybug to the 33-foot tarantula, you’ll see these bugs in great detail as each is made to look exactly like its smaller counterpart.; $22.95$19.95 includes Zoo admission; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 Chill Out at the Houston Zoo Stay cool all summer long as TXU Energy presents Chill Out at the Houston Zoo! Even in the heat you can head to the Zoo for a relaxing day filled with fun, education, and amazing animals. 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 Labor Day Weekend at Pleasure Pier Three Parks-One Pass for $49.99 enjoy unlimited visits on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday to the Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston.; Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk and Downtown Aquarium Houston; pleasurepier.com September 1, 2, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Live Music at Pleasure Pier 5pm; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950 September 1 Llama Llama Pajama-Rama You’re invited to celebrate in your PJ’s the all-time favorite children’s book. Special appearance by Baby Llama. Plus, save $2 on admission when you wear your pajamas (make sure these are comfy but suitable for wearing outside of the house).; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Kickoff football season with a portable action-packed field goal game.; 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 2pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Movie Nite on The Strand: “The NeverEnding Story” 7pm; Saengerfest Park, 23rd &
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Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 September 2 & 16 FREE Sundays in Nature: American Alligator’s Comeback Story 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 September 2 FREE Stay & Play Sunday: Fireworks Over the Gulf 9pm; Enjoy free fireworks over the Gulf.; 37th & Seawall Blvd., Galveston; galveston.com September 3, 6, 10 & 13 FREE Tinkergarten Trial Class 10am-11:15am; Looking forward to getting out and exploring the great outdoors with your little one this Fall? Come along and try one of our FREE Fall classes. Tinkergarten is a play-based, outdoor learning experience designed for children ages 18 months to 5 years, and their parents. Tinkergarten brings back rich, child-directed play outdoors as a way for this new generation to learn, something our generation took for granted! Register at tinkergarten.com/ leaders/lindsay.shepherd; 18 months - 5 years; FREE; Christia V Adair Park; tinkergarten.com/ leaders/lindsay.shepherd; 713-962-5031 September 3 Live Music at Pleasure Pier 2pm; Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier; pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950 September 4 FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 FREE Peace, Love & Art 5pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 September 5 FREE Family Craft 6:30pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 September 6 – 23 Driving Miss Daisy COM Theatre @ College of the Mainland; com.edu/theatre; 409-933-8345 September 6 FREE Children’s Craft 4:30pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE Pajama Story Time 6:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Puppy Pals 6:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
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September 7 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $40 Non-Members; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042 September 8 Full Steam Ahead - Future Innovators STEAM Career Exploration Day: What do you want to be when you grow up? Let us help you chart a career path in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM).; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Battle of The Gumbo 1am-7pm; Come out to support The Birthday Joy Program a 501c3 nonprofit to eat some of the best gumbo in Texas! Gumbo cook-off is family friendly with a petting zoo, bounce house, cake walk, live bands, and charity auction. 1st place team will receive $500. Free Gumbo taste tests! Team Registration $50 plus $25 donated item for auction. For registration form email thebirthdayjoyprogram@yahoo. com; 3 yrs & up; Daryl’s Place; 77510 Family Day at The Ocean Star: Life on a Rig 10am-3pm; Step aboard the Ocean Star and learn about the different kinds of offshore structures, what they do, and who works on them. Come search the museum to learn more about these vehicles at sea--learn what you would look like as an offshore oil worker, try on safety gear, explore the old control room and participate in a scavenger hunt during your visit.; Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum; oceanstaroec.com; 409-766-7827 Kid’s Graphic Phrase Painting 10am; Fun, colorful, graphic painting-Kids will choose one phrase from over a dozen of our exclusive stencils to create a one-of-a-kind painting that they will love hanging in their room.; 5 yrs & up; $25; Gander Studio; alvin-tx.gov FREE Weekend Movie and Activity 2pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Music Nite on The Strand: The Fab 5 6pm; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 September 9 FREE My First Music Lesson 3pm; A chance for kids to pick up a violin and start their musical journey. Instruments are provided.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
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FUN -TIME CALEN DAR (continued) September 10 – 21 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. 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 September 10, 17 & 24 FREE Baby Bounce 10:15am & 12:15pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 September 10 & 24 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Arts and Crafts/Cooking 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. Participants must RSVP by the Friday before class to acerda@pearlandtx.gov or 281-412-8904.; 6 yrs & up; Westside Event Center; pearlandparks.com FREE Little Yogis 11am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 Kids After School Art Club 4:30pm; A place where we will paint, draw, collage, and create in a variety of mediums. Please bring a water bottle. Water only, please. Open to all School Age Children.; $15; Gander Studio; alvin-tx.gov September 10 & 17 FREE Preschool Story Time 11:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 September 11 FREE Para los Ninos 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580
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September 13, 20 & 27 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Track Exercise Class 11am; Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Join us for an hour-long fitness session. Participants will be led through a workout incorporating the indoor track and our hydraulic workout equipment. Must register online.; 10 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 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. Must register online.; 10 yrs & up; Alvin Bowling Center; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 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.; 6 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 September 13 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Kayaking 10am; Open to all persons with disabilities. Learn the basics of kayaking while enjoying being on the water. No experience required. All equipment and water safety will be provided. Must be comfortable in the water. Swimsuits are required. Limit 12. Participants must register online.; 12 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931
Cooking & Baking Fun: Freestyle Mini Cake 5:30pm; A simple make and take class teaching minor decorating and confection creating skills. Maximum of 10 students.; 3-12 yrs; $15 per lesson; Alvin Senior Center; alvin-tx.gov
FREE Family Free Night at Galveston Children’s Museum 4pm-7pm; Galveston Children’s Museum; galvestoncm.org; 409-572-2544
September 12 FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
September 15, 22 & 29 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Yoga 10am; Learn Classical Hatha Yoga, mastery of breath and much more.
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Please RSVP to lissa.giacco@txh.nmss. org or call 281-526-8967x2.; 10 yrs & up; Westside Event Center; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8900 September 15 Read Strong All Year Long Celebrating International Dot Day International Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration. You’re invited to connect the dots and celebrate the power and potential of creativity in all you do.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Sensory Friendly Day at HMNS 8am; Exhibits and venues are modified for those with sensory sensitivities. Exhibits and venues are modified to create a sensory neutral environment. The Burke Baker Planetarium and Wortham Giant Screen Theatre also offer modified 2D shows with house lights on and the volume reduced.; Houston Museum of Natural Science; hmns.org; 713-639-4629 FREE Doggy Reading Time 10:30am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Family Fun Day 1:30pm-3:30pm; Come and go. Batman Day with themed crafts and activities.; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 September 17 FREE Make-It Monday Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 September 18 Cooking & Baking Fun: Troll Cupcakes 5:30pm; A simple make and take class teaching minor decorating and confection creating skills. Maximum of 10 students.; 3-12 yrs; $15 per lesson; Gander Studio; alvin-tx.gov September 19 FREE Big Blue Blocks 4pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE STEM Camp 4:30pm; 1st-5th Grades; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 September 21 FREE Parachute Play Time 10am; A morning of toddler-friendly fun. Movement games, song and dance and experience the famous 20-foot rainbow parachute.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 FREE Music and Movement 11am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 Mother Son Summer Blast 6pm; Mothers and sons (5-12) team up to play Outdoor Modern Warfare Laser Tag! Enjoy dinner and some competitive fun. Tickets must be purchased in advance.; $20 per person; National Oak Park; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299
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FUN -TIME CALEN DAR September 21 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $40 NonMembers; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042 September 22 Mid-Autumn Fest - Tet Trung Thu Learn about Vietnamese and Asian culture through moon-related activities and performances, including lion dancers, martial arts, colorful costumes and bilingual story time.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 Worship One Come Alive Concert Multiple musicians from various churches coming together to Worship One.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green: Wall-E 8pm; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 September 24 Explore Abilities Day at the Children’s Museum An opportunity for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), sensory processing differences and special learning needs to explore the Museum at their own pace and time. Outside food and drinks will be allowed (Fresh Café will be closed). To register, please contact Lydia Dungus at ldungus@ cmhouston.org or (713) 535-7238; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Sports Craft 4:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 September 25 - October 27 Curious George: The Golden Meatball Pre-K & up; Main Street Theater MATCH; mainstreettheater.com; 713-524-6706 September 25 Cooking & Baking Fun: Fall Mouse Cookies 5:30pm; A simple make and take class teaching minor decorating and confection creating skills. Maximum of 10 students.; 3-12 yrs; $15 per lesson; Gander Studio; alvin-tx.gov September 26 FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 September 27 – 29 Shop North America’s Leading Children’s and Maternity Consignment Sales Event Free Admission with Space City Parent or Pearland Parent Ad.; Knights of Columbus Hall, 2320 Hatfield Rd., Pearland; jbfsale.com
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September 27 Serious Fun: Jigsaw Jones and the Case of the Class Clown 10am; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894
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September 28 – 30 Scouting Weekend at Kemah Boardwalk Scouting fun & activities. Plus, discounts for scouts in uniform!; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 September 28 – 29 Galveston Island Shrimp Festival Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; galvestonshrimpfestival.com September 28 FREE Imagine Playtime 10:30am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Bingo Night 6pm; Open to all individuals with a disability. Come out and join us for a night of fun, snacks, drinks, and prizes. Parents, guardians, and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience for everyone. Participants must register online.; 8 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 September 29 - November 25 Texas Renaissance Festival Saturdays, Sundays and Thanksgiving Friday; 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission; texrenfest.com September 29 PUPapalooza 12pm-4pm; Pet Vendor Market, Pet Contests, Pet Demonstrations, & Special Appearance from Paw Patrol’s Marshall & Skye. All dogs must remain on a leash during this event.; Pearland Town Center; pearlandtowncenter.com FREE moonGARDEN: Opening Night 7pm-9pm; Opening Night activities include: Cirque la Vie performance of Lyrical, a screening of Moonstruck (1988, PG, 102 min.) and more! A series of 22 illuminated spheres transform Discovery Green and Avenida Houston into a magical moonscape. Ranging in size from six to 30 feet in diameter, moonGARDEN features 11 shadow “theaters” that tell the diverse, dynamic story of Houston and Discovery Green, as well as interactive works that allow visitors to become part of the experience. This is the largest ever created by Lucion Traveling Light of Montreal. Free. Visible during all park hours; activated nightly 6 pm-12 am.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 Wynonna & The Big Noise 8pm; The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894
Ongoing Events FREE Weekly Story Times
Other Weekly Events
TUESDAYS
TUESDAYS
Baby Bounce 10:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library
FREE Kids Café
Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Branch Library Toddler Tuesdays 10:30am; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
3:45pm; Alvin Branch Library
THURSDAYS FREE Mini Musicians 10:30am; Manvel Branch Library FREE Kids Café 3:45pm; Alvin Branch Library FREE Family Night at Children’s Museum of
Baby Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library
Houston
Toddler Story Time 10:30am & 11:15am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library
713-522-1138
Toddler Time 2:15pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library
WEDNESDAYS
5pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org;
FRIDAYS FREE Mini Moo Playgroup 9:30am; Chick-fil-A East Pearland; cfarestaurant.com/ eastpearland; 281-992-9600
FREE Sundays in the Park 2pm; Enjoy the outdoors while playing fun games, picnicking with your loved ones and live music.; 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 Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677
4pm; Walk around and enjoy
Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
the sights and sounds of the
Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals
Toddler Time 10:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library
FREE Walk-On Fridays
Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Manvel Branch Library
Pier! Join us on Friday Nights
Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library
Island Historic Pleasure Pier;
Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Alvin Branch Library
SATURDAYS
Baby Bounce 3:30pm; Pearland Branch Library
Program
THURSDAYS
Williams Branch Library;
Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library
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Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Pearland Branch Library
SUNDAYS
in September, where there’s no entrance fee.; Galveston pleasurepier.com; 409-766-4950
FREE Vietnamese Learning 9am, 10am, 11:15am & 3pm; Registration required.; Parker
FREE Crafts for Kids 11am-3pm; Lakeshore Learning; lakeshorelearning.com; 281-461-6263
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
Toddler Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library
FREE STEM Saturdays
Toddler Time 2pm; Alvin Branch Library
Technology, Engineering and
SATURDAYS
program for kids.; Discovery
Story Time 11am; At Your Local Barnes and
Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com;
Steak n Shake Webster Sundays; All Day - one free kid’s
Noble Store; bn.com
713-400-7336
plate for each $8 spent
12:30pm; Girlstart leads a fun, hands-on Science, Mathematics (STEM) education
Firehouse Subs Sundays; Kids eat free. No coupon required; near Home Depot
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