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September 1 – 17 The Foreigner Pearl Theater; pearl-theater.com; 713-340-2540
FREE Afternoon at the Houston Zoo 12:00pm; Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500
September 1 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; Dinosaur Adventure! Dress like a Dino or bring your favorite Dino toy! $30 members, $40 non-members; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042
September 6 Mommy Mingle Wednesday 10:00am; Social meetup from moms and all caregivers every first Wednesday of the month (except in July and August).; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
FREE the HillBenders present The Who’s TOMMY: A Bluegrass Opry 8:00pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com September 2 FREE Movie Nite on the Strand Captain America: The First Avenger begins at dusk.; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 LEGO Day 10:00am; We invite you to participate in different LEGOthemed activities, including building a LEGO zip line, producing LEGO stop motion animation, and tackling a Mindstorms obstacle course.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Doggy Reading Time 10:30am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Uni the Unicorn and the Dream Come True Story Time 11:00am; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561 FREE Bach and Piazzolla 8:00pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com September 3 & 17 FREE Sundays in Nature: Buzzing Bees 12:00pm; 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 3 FREE Bollywood Blast: The Bollywood Bachelor 8:00pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Stay & Play Sunday: Fireworks Over the Gulf 9:00pm; Enjoy a dazzling fireworks display over the Gulf.; Intersection of 37th & Seawall Blvd, Galveston; galveston.com September 5 FREE Preschool Story Time & Playtime 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580
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FREE After School Break 4:30pm; 1st-5th Grades; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Family Craft 6:30pm; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 September 7 – 24 Talley’s Folly College of the Mainland Community Theatre; com.edu/ community-theatre; 409-933-8345 September 7 FREE Tinkergarten Trial Class 10:00am-11:15am; At Tinkergarten, families meet outdoors to connect and learn through play. In this free trial, Tinkergarten Leader, Lindsay Shepherd, will facilitate an expert-designed play scenario, allowing children of various ages and needs to explore, problem solve, communicate, collaborate, and create together. Parents and caregivers learn, too, as we’ll share insight into your child’s development. Registration is required.; 18 months - 5 years; Christia V Adair Park; sign up at tinkergarten.com/leaders/lindsay. shepherd FREE Knitting & Crochet 6:30pm; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 September 8 – 17 Houston Ballet presents Poetry in Motion Wortham Theater; houstonballet.org September 8 – 9 FREE Xanadu 8:00pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com September 9 & 23 Pearland Old Town Site Farmer’s Market 8:00am; The 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month.; Zychlinski Park; pearlandoldtownsite farmersmarket.com September 9 FREE Mustang Car Show Car lovers get to the Boardwalk and check out these beauties.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880
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AMC Sensory Friendly Films Leap!: AMC is proud to partner with the Autism Society to offer unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Please check your local theatre listings for specific showtimes.; AMC Gulf Pointe 30; amctheatres.com; 281-464-8801 Family Day at Ocean Star 10:00am-3:00pm; Life on a Rig: 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 Slime Workshop 10:00am; During this slime-filled day, you’re invited to help us overcome mutant slime! Three types of slime have breached our walls, and each one has a mind of their own! Are you up for the challenge?; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE GrandKids and Me 11:00am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE How to Catch a Monster Story Time 11:00am; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561 FREE Weekend Movie and Activity 2:00pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Music Nite on the Strand 6:00pm; The Fab 5 (Beatles Tribute Band); Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 Owl Prowl/Night Hike 7:00pm; Join us on a beautiful walk through the woods as we look for owls and listen to the fascinating sounds of the night. Don’t forget your walking shoes/ boots and flashlight! Ages 6 & up. Advance reservations required.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551 September 11, 18 & 25 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 FREE Baby Bounce 10:45am; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR September 11 & 25 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Arts and Crafts/Cooking 11:00am; 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 lfrench@pearlandtx.gov or 713540-1615.; 6 yrs & up; Westside Event Center; pearlandparks.com September 11 FREE End-of-Summer Craft Day 12:00pm-4:00pm; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Teen Book Club 12:00pm; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 September 12, 19 & 26 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Track Exercise Class 11:00am; Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Join us for an hour-long fitness session. RSVP to acerda@ pearlandtx.gov by the Mon. before class.; 10 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 September 12 FREE Para los Ninos 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 September 13 & 27 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Paralympic Archery 2:00pm; 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.; 10 yrs & up; Bass Pro Shop, Pearland; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 September 13 Adventure Point, A Free Indoor Play Center Opens 9:30am; The large multi-level indoor play center has safe and fun activities for children, including slides, an obstacle course, and more. The state-ofthe-art facility is air conditioned, offers seating for parents in view of the play center, and has top-
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notch security. This family-friendly indoor playground is free to the public and is first-come, first serve each day of operation. Hours are Wednesday-Friday from 9:30am12:00pm, except for holidays.; Adventure Point at Crosspoint Church; crosspointchurch.tv; 281-485-1848
FREE Origami 1-2-3 11:00am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300
FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Kindergarten; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
The Texas Taco Music Fest 12:00pm-9:00pm; The Texas Taco Music Fest host a taco cook-off, live bands, arts and craft booths, kids’ corner and special performers from Mexico.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
September 14 FREE Family Night at Galveston Children’s Museum 4:30pm; Galveston Children’s Museum; galvestoncm.org; 409-572-2544 September 15 – 16 5th Annual Pearland International Festival An annual celebration of cultural expansion and impression in Pearland. Live music, family activities, cultural dancing performances, international food and vendor booths, children’s entertainment, a kid’s zone, as well as “Taste of Pearland” and more.; Pearland Town Center; pearlandtowncenter.com September 15, 22 & 29 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Water Exercises 11:00am; 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.; 8 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 September 15 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; Vaulting Volcanoes! Dress in beach clothes or a swimsuit! $30 members, $40 non-members; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042 FREE El Grito featuring Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles 7:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com September 16 – 17 Ronnie Milsap Farewell Tour The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894 September 16 Fiestas Patrias 10:00am; Join the Children’s Museum of Houston as we commemorate Mexico’s fight for freedom.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
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FREE Princesses Wear Pants Story Time 11:00am; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561
Back to School Bash 6:00pm; We are hosting an extended parents’ night out to celebrate back to school and National Gymnastics day! We will have pizza and drinks, dancing, games, contests and more!; 4-18; $40 - 10% off for siblings; USA Athletics; usaathletics.club; 281-672-7198 FREE Salsa y Salud 8:00pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com September 17 Toughest 10K Local 10K run benefiting the Bridge Over Troubled Water organization.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 September 18 Home School Day 10:00am; The Museum will be open exclusively for home school families to have unlimited access to all 14-galleries of non-stop, action-packed fun, explore our STEM-based educational programming and delve into an exhilarating celebration! Pre-registration is required.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 September 19 FREE Preschool Story Time & Playtime 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Tapestry Dance 11:00am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Tabletop Tuesday Game Night 6:30pm; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 September 20 FREE After School Break 4:30pm; 1st-5th Grades; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR September 21 - October 1 Houston Ballet presents Mayerling Wortham Theater; houstonballet.org September 21 FREE Worship One Concert Come celebrate International Day of Peace with multiple musicians from various churches coming together to Worship One.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 FREE Book Club 6:00pm; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 FREE Knitting & Crochet 6:30pm; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 September 22 6th Annual Mother Son Summer Blast 6:00pm; 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 Meet the Bats of Armand Bayou 7:15pm; We begin with an outdoor presentation, then take a short walk to watch the sun set, listen to night sounds, and smell the fresh prairie plants. Call to register. Ages 6 and up. $10 adults/$8 children & seniors.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551 FREE ROCO Season Opener: To the Beat of a Different Drummer 8:00pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com September 23 AMC Sensory Friendly Films The Lego Ninjago Movie: Unique movie showings where we turn the lights up, and turn the sound down, so you can get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! Please check your local theatre listings for specific showtimes.; AMC Gulf Pointe 30; amctheatres.com; 281-464-8801 HLSR Cars & Cowboys Car Show 9:00am; Pearland Town Center; pearlandtowncenter.com
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Read Strong All Year Long 10:00am; We invites early birds to come hunting for bookworms with us this September! We’re looking to kick this school year off right and get kids hooked on books all year long by engaging them in interactive literary activities.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
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FREE Morning Movie 11:00am; Alvin Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-388-4300 FREE Big Words for Little Geniuses Story Time 11:00am; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561 Opry on the Square - Country Now & Then 7:00pm; Pearland Town Center; pearlandtowncenter.com FREE Día De La Hispanidad Plena Libre 7:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com September 24 10th Anniversary Superhero Fun Run 7:00am; Join over 1,200 people in support of our cancer kids!; Pearland Town Center; pearlandtowncenter.com September 25 FREE Dr. Kaboom 11:00am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com Brown Bag Lunch Bunch 12:00pm; “One Crazy Summer” by Rita Williams Garcia; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 September 26 FREE Preschool Story Time & Playtime 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 September 27 FREE Kinder Korner 4:30pm; Kindergarten; Pearland Westside Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 713-436-0995 September 28 – 30 Just Between Friends Children’s & Maternity Consignment Event 9:00am; Grab up HUGE savings of 50-90% off retail prices on quality items for babies and kids! Find toys, books, clothing, baby gear, maternity wear and much more at deep discounts. Consignors make 60-70% back on sold items. Benefits, in part, Forgotten Angels. Sign up online to shop, sell (consign), or help at the sale. Special presale for consignors, helpers, first-time parents, grandparents, teachers & military.; $2 Admission on Thursday or Free with magazine ad; Pearland Knights of Columbus Hall; houstonsouth.jbfsale.com September 28 FREE No Bully Here 11:00am; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com FREE Teen Craft 4:00pm; Bracewell
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Neighborhood Library; hpl.lib.tx.us; 832-393-2580 September 29 – 30 Scouting Weekend Scouting fun & activities. Plus, discounts for scouts in uniform.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 Galveston Island Shrimp Festival Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston; 409-621-2253 September 29 FREE the Children’s Book Club 12:00pm; Pearland Branch Library; bcls.lib.tx.us; 281-652-1677 Afternoon Family Activity 1:00pm-3:00pm; There will be a craft to take home (1 per child present) and it is included with admission. Location:; All ages; included with admission; Texas City Museum; texas-city-tx.org/ page/rec.museum; 409-229-1660 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $40 Non-Members; The Little Gym of Pearland; tlgpearlandtx.com; 713-340-0042 FREE Adaptive Recreation: Bingo Night 6:30pm; Open to individuals with developmental disabilities. Come out and join us for a night of fun, snack, drinks and prizes. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience for everyone. RSVP required, limited to the first 100 participants. Must RSVP by Wed. before class to acerda@ pearlandtx.gov.; 8 yrs & up; Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd.; pearlandparks.com; 281-412-8931 FREE Movies at Miller – Sing 7:30pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com September 30 Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival 10:00am; Come learn about Vietnamese and Asian culture through different moon-related activities and performances.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 FREE Runny Babbit Returns Story Time 11:00am; Barnes & Noble Pearland; bn.com; 713-436-1561 FREE Take Me to the River: Live! 8:00pm; Memphis Soul and Rhythm & Blues featuring William Bell, Bobby Rush, Charlie Musselwhite; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com
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Ongoing Events
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FREE Weekly Story Times
TUESDAYS Toddler Story Time 10:45am; Pearland Branch Library Baby Bounce 10:45am; Pearland Westside Branch Library
WEDNESDAYS
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first time cleaning
Call Rosalinda for a free estimate 281-669-6844
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Now Registering for Fall Art Classes!
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Complimentary Electric Toothbrush (With Full Treatment. New Patients Only)
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Weekend Birthday Parties in September
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Kidz Korner Story Time 9:15am; Pearland Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library Toddler Time 10:15am & 11:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library Toddler Story Time & Playtime 10:30am; Bracewell Neighborhood Library Preschool Story Time 10:30am; Alvin Branch Library
THURSDAYS Toddler Time 10:30am; Parker Williams Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:45am; 3-5 yrs; Pearland Branch Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Pearland Westside Branch Library Toddler Time 11am; Alvin Branch Library
Other Weekly Events
WEDNESDAYS FREE Mini Moo Playgroup 9:30am; Chick-fil-A Pearland; cfapearland.com; 713-436-6700
THURSDAYS 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; 10 yrs & up; Alvin Bowling Center; pearlandparks.com FREE Family Night at Children’s Museum of Houston 5pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
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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.; 8 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
FRIDAYS FREE Mini Moo Playgroup 9:30am; Chick-fil-A East Pearland; cfarestaurant.com/ eastpearland; 281-992-9600 FREE Circo Avenida 7pm; See the circus along the Avenida, contortion and more.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336
SATURDAYS
FREE STEM Saturdays 12:30pm; Girlstart leads a fun, hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education program for kids. Space is limited to 60 kids on a first come first serve basis.; 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; temporary location-Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium; 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
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
Cafe’ Taraiz Tuesdays; All day kids eat free; 9415 Broadway
FREE Crafts for Kids 11am-3pm; Lakeshore Learning; lakeshorelearning.com; 281-461-6263
Luby’s Wednesdays after 4pm & Saturdays All Day; Kids eat free
FREE Vietnamese Learning Program 9am, 10am, 11:15am & 2:30pm; Registration required.; Parker Williams Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-484-2036
Denny’s Tuesdays & Saturdays; 4pm10pm kids eat free; 11221 Broadway Stadia Sports Grill Wednesdays; All day Kids 12 yrs & under eat free; Town Center
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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