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September 1 – 2 Labor Day Weekend Weekend - 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; pleasurepier.com September 1 & 15 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 September 2, 5, 9 & 11 FREE Tinkergarten Trial Class 10am-11:15am; Tinkergarten is a play-based, outdoor learning experience designed for children ages 18 months - 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/ classes; Christia V Adair Park; 713-962-5031 September 3 FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 FREE Tween Craft 2pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Puppy Pals 6pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 September 4 FREE School Age STEAM 4:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 September 5-6, 11-13, 18-20 & 25-27 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.; 4 yrs & under; Delores Fenwick Nature Center; pearlandparks.com September 6 – 30 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 September 6 – 7 FREE Life Could Be a Dream 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com September 6 & 20 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $40
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Non-members; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042 September 6 FREE Preschool Play: Music & Movement 10:30am; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 September 7 – 8 Galveston Home & Garden Show 10am-4pm; Features plants, home improvement resources, seminars and much more. A family event, plan to spend the day shopping and learning. Adults: $8 | Seniors 65 & Older: $6 | Kids 14 & Under $2; Galveston Island Convention Center; galveston.com September 7 FREE Mustang Car Show Car lovers get to the Boardwalk and check out these beauties!; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 Read Strong All Year Long Race Into Reading Get kids hooked on books by engaging them in literacy activities and events throughout the year.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Hands-on workshop where you and your child can build a scarecrow planter. Your young farmer can learn how a seed grows while you help them construct a festive home for their plant. They will sand, glue, and paint pieces of wood to create this holiday planter. 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 11am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; FREE Girlstart STEM Extravaganza 12pm; Hands-on STEM fun for the whole family.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 FREE Movie Nite on The Strand: “Tommy Boy” (1995) 7pm; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 September 9, 16 & 23 FREE Baby Bounce 10:45am; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 September 9 & 23 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
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and crafts activities. Participants must register online.; 10 yrs & up; Westside Event Center; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8900 September 9 FREE Maker Monday 4pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 September 10, 17 & 24 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, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 September 10 FREE Preschool STEAM 11:30am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Family Fun 6pm; Independence Park (3449 Pearland Pkwy); bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Pajama Story Time 6:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 September 12 & 19 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 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, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 September 13 – 14 FREE H-E-B Presents The Greatest Love of All 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com September 14 Mid-Autumn Fest Explore this Asian holiday with a variety of traditions and check out the Museum’s “Dragons & Fairies: Exploring Viet Nam Through Folktales” exhibit. Don’t miss dragon dancers, lantern making and parade, Vietnamese story time and language lessons, and DIY traditional Vietnamese attire interactive and fashion show.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR September 14 Latin Festival 10am-3pm; Music, Food, entertainment, health screenings and much more.; Pearland Town Center; pearlandtowncenter.com Ocean Star Family Days: 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 FREE Music Nite on The Strand 6pm; Fab Five (Beatles Tribute); Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 FREE Bank of America Screen on the Green The Incredibles 2 (PG) 8pm; Enjoy family-friendly movies with a view of the downtown Houston skyline. Arrive early for contests and activities.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 September 15 Toughest 10K Local 10k run benefiting the Bridge Over Troubled Waters Organization. Details at tbotw.org; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 September 16 FREE Teen - WiFi Café 3:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 September 17 FREE Pajama Story Time 6pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE Teen - Beyond High School Workshop 6:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 September 18 FREE School Age STEAM 4:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Teen Sugar Skull 7pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 September 19 & 26 FREE Rock the Dock Encore 6pm; An extension of our most popular summer concert series with a live band.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
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September 19 & 21 Banfield Woof-Shop An interactive Pet Academy “woofshop” that will unleash the joys of being a pet owner but also teach about the responsibilities that come
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with being one; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 September 19 FREE Stories in Sound 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Sack Lunch Story Time 12:30pm; Bring a sack lunch.; Independence Park (3449 Pearland Pkwy); bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE 25th Anniversary Open House 5pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 September 20 FREE Parachute Play Time with Gymboree Play & Music 10am; Learn and develop as you play movement games, participate in song and dance, and experience the famous 20-foot rainbow parachute.; CityCentreHouston; citycentrehouston.com; 713-629-5200 FREE Sugar Skull Art Fun 10:30am & 4:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Cyber Security Expert Q & A 4pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 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; Newman Park; alvin-tx.gov; 281-388-4299 September 21 Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play Entire day dedicated to active play.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 2019 Tri-A-Little-Thon 8am; Float, Ride, Crawl for a cause. Event proceeds to benefit the Delores Fenwick Nature Center and Parks & Recreation.; Delores Fenwick Nature Center; pearlandtx.gov/tri-a-little-thon FREE Family Fun & Film 11am; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Family Fun Day 1pm; Skull decorating and the movie Coco.; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE Amy Blake’s Academy of Dance Open House 1pm-5pm; Amy Blake’s Academy of Dance; amyblakedance.com; 281-482-0600 FREE Sugar Skull Decoration 2pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Cigar Box Guitar Festival 6pm; Enjoy the best melodies from homemade stringed instruments by a unique group of musicians!; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
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September 22 & 29 FREE Tinkergarten Trial Class 3:45pm-5pm; This fall, Tinkergarten is focused on sensory play! Come see what it’s all about at a free trial class.; 18 months to 8 yrs; Independence Park; tinkergarten.com/classes; 713-598-4745 September 22 S.E.C.R.E.T. Sunday Learn about real-life crime stoppers!; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 September 23 Explore Abilities Day 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.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 September 24 FREE Candy Sushi 5pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Kids Craft 6pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 FREE Pajama Story Time 6:30pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 September 25 FREE Moving Myths: Story Telling Through Dance 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Family Fun Night: Table Top Games 6:30pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 September 26 – 28 North America’s Leading Children’s and Maternity Consignment Sales Event 50-90% off retail! Free admission with the Space City Parent or Pearland Parent magazine ad.; Knights of Columbus; jbfsale.com September 26 FREE No Bully Here Celebration Concert 11am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Texas Wildlife Rescue Center Program 12pm; Come see and learn about some special furry friends and a 40-minute presentation with a Possum painting craft.; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 September 27 – 29 Scout Weekend at Kemah Boardwalk Scouting fun & activities. Plus, discounts for scouts in uniform.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR September 27 – 28 Galveston Island Shrimp Festival Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; galvestonshrimpfestival.com; 409-770-0999 September 28 FREE STEM Saturday 1pm; Manvel Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-489-7596 September 30 FREE Baby Bounce 10:45am; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 FREE Preschool Play: Sidewalk Chalk 12:30pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677
Ongoing Events
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 D&D for Everyone 4pm; Pearland Branch Library FREE Family Night at Children’s Museum of Houston 5pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
SATURDAYS
FREE Weekly Story Times
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
Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Branch Library Babytime Lapsit 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library
WEDNESDAYS
Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library
FREE Adaptive 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
SUNDAYS
* 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
Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Alvin Branch Library
Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036
Baby Bounce 3:30pm; Pearland Branch Library
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Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Pearland Branch Library Toddler Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Manvel Branch Library Toddler Time 2pm; Alvin Branch Library
SATURDAYS
Vietnamese Learning Time 9am, 10am, 11:15am, 1:30pm & 3pm; Parker Williams Branch Library
Other Weekly Events
WEDNESDAYS
FREE Mommy & Me Mornings 10am; Story time and craft.; Chickfil-A East Pearland; cfarestaurant.com/ eastpearland; 281-992-9600
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FREE General Admission Thursdays to Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 10am; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; mfah.org; 713-639-7300
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
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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
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