Space City Parent Magazine January 2023

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Traditions help families strengthen bonds and make treasured memories. While we often associate annual customs with the winter holiday season, there’s no reason to wait until next December for family fun. Below, you’ll find suggestions for twelve different traditions to start in 2015.

Let it snow in JANUARY. Bundle up for a snowman-building extravaganza! Those living in a snowless climate can improvise by using boxes, cotton batting and other household items in lieu of actual snow.

Spread the love in FEBRUARY. Make homemade Valentine’s Day cards and/or small treats within the family. For an extra dose of love, exchange them during a themed dinner featuring spaghetti, strawberries, or other red and pink delicacies.

Visit a museum in MARCH. Whether your kids are interested in art, science or history, you’re sure to find a museum to entertain and educate your family. Schedule an annual trip to the same museum or sample a different one each year. Get active in APRIL. Take advantage of warmer temperatures by signing up for a family-friendly 5K walk or run in your area. Training for the event will give family members a shared goal plus plenty of chances to enjoy quality time together.

Go fl y a kite in MAY. Kite flying can be fun for adults and downright magical for children. Let your kids pick out basic characterthemed kites and get flying.

Dine alfresco in JUNE. Enjoy a picnic at a nearby park. Whether you source elaborate recipes from Pinterest or just pack PB&Js and chips, everything tastes better outside.

Eat fair food in JULY. Schedule a trip to a local fair to eat cotton candy, ride the Ferris wheel and admire prizewinning livestock.

Putter around in AUGUST. Enjoy some friendly competition during a family game of putt-putt. To level the playing field, allow each player a handicap based on age.

Eat locally in SEPTEMBER. Early fall is a great time to visit your local farmer’s market. Shop for produce, bread, spices and more while introducing kids to some of the folks who make the food they eat.

Pick pumpkins in OCTOBER. Let each family member choose a pumpkin, then devote an afternoon to decorating them. For kid-friendly alternatives to carving, consider paint, stickers or plastic push-in pieces.

Give back in NOVEMBER. Use this season of thankfulness to teach your children about giving to others. Take Christmas cards to a nursing home, shop for gifts to contribute to your local toy drive, or contribute financially to an organization whose work is meaningful to your family.

Be sweet in DECEMBER. Build and decorate a candycoated castle, house or train out of gingerbread or graham crackers. Family members of all ages will have a blast working together to create this sticky seasonal craft.

Whether you use these ideas or come up with new traditions of your own, have a fun and fabulous 2015!

Jan 1

New Year’s Day Edition

FREE! SGE presents New Year’s Day edition at Macgregor Park food fun n fireworks bring your tents lawn chairs dogs cats n enjoy the show! 2-7 pm www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-day-editiontickets-415030827377?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Jan 3

FREE Admission at the Houston Zoo

Free daytime admission to the Houston Zoo is provided once a month, on the first Tuesday of each month, from open until closing. Online reservations are required for all guests and members during this time. Tickets will not be available at the gate. Online reservations are required. 9am-5pm www.houstonzoo.org

Jan 5

Ecologist Explorers Ecologist School

Come study meteorology in the middle of winter! Students will enjoy crafts, hands on activities, exploration of their environment, and more. Most families stay but you’re also welcome to drop off! Meets the 5,12,19, and 26! $60 for the month. Drop in rate available for $15! 4-5:30 www.fb.me/e/4nB94WSkD

January 7

Astronomy in the Park

City of League City Parks and Recreation Join us every month for a fun evening of amateur astronomy! Held at Rustic Oaks Park, 5101 Orange Blossom, League City, TX 77573. 7-9:30pm www.leaguecitytx.gov/calendar.aspx?Keywords =&startDate=1/1/2023&enddate=1/31/2023 &CID=22,16,65,52&showPastEvents=false

Family Friendly Events

Kids Workshop

Home Depot-Snowball Game 9 am-noon www.homedepot.com/workshops

Parent’s Night Out

Code Ninjas League City

Join us for Pizza, Programming ,and Playtime during our two January Parent’s Nights Out! Space is limited! Register Early! $40 per child 6pm-9pm. www.codeninjas.com/tx-league-city/parentsnight-out

Jan 11

Fun Fit Family Helen Hall Library

Have fun with your little ones as you tumble, twirl, move, and get fit. Designed for ages 3-6 11:30 am- 12:30 pm www.leaguecitytx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=14 833&month=12&year=2022&day=13&calTy pe=0

Jan 14

Picking for Playtime

Holiday Acres

Join us at Holiday Acres Tree Farm at Pickin’ for Play Time 2023 benefiting The Yellow Out Campaign 3-9 pm

Tickets start at $15 www.fb.me/e/2kWQe6V2Q

Nature with Kristine

City of League City Parks and Recreation

Join us at 9 a.m. sharp for a walk along the trails. We’ll watch for birds and other wildlife, and talk about the plants and trees that we see along the way. Held at Rustic Oaks Park, 5101

Orange Blossom, League City, TX 77573. 9 -11 am www.leaguecitytx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=14 183&month=12&year=2022&day=13&calTy pe=0

Nature with Kristine; Alphabet Trail

City of League City Parks and Recreation

Use your creativity as you walk the trails finding things in nature for each letter of the alphabet! What will you discover? Held at Lynn Gripon Park at Countryside Park, 100 Alderwood League City, TX 77573 2-4 pm

www.leaguecitytx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=14 184&month=12&year=2022&day=13&calTy pe=0

Parents Night Out

Reflex Pearland Gymnastics Academy

Do you need a night away from the kids? We understand! Our Parent’s Night Out is a fullysupervised evening where kids will enjoy fun games, jumping on the trampolines, bounce house and more. Food and drinks are provided. Pre-registration is required. Children must be fully potty trained to attend.

6-10 pm $25 Members, $30 Non-Members, $15 Additional Child.

www.pearlandgym.com/events/parents-night-out

Jan 15

Special Needs Sunday Night at Green Mountain Energy Ice

Discovery Green

Ice rink will close to the public at 5 p.m. and Houstonians using non-motorized wheelchairs, and others with special needs, are invited to enjoy Green Mountain Energy Ice in a safe environment. Wheelchair users must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The special needs skater skates for free. 6-8 pm www.fb.me/e/2hZkNz0uQ

Jan 16

Day of Service Bay Area Park

Come celebrate MLK day by cleaning up the community and connecting with other families in nature! Students will do some community service, go on a bird hike, play, and enjoy a picnic before heading back to school. 9:30 am- 12 pm www.fb.me/e/2rJSLFGJL

29th Annual MLK Grande Parade

Midtown Houston

The 2023 MLK Grande Parade will be held in Houston Midtown originating on San Jacinto Street & Elgin beginning @ 10A (CST). 1300 Holman Street,San Jacinto Steet & Elgin Street,Houston,77004 www.fb.me/e/3Hi9Ck5ni

Jan 19

Sensory Play Date

Helen Hall Library

Bring your little one to learn as they explore! Designed for ages birth-3 years old. 10:30am-12 pm www.leaguecitytx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=14 811&month=12&year=2022&day=13&calTy pe=0

Jan 21

Lowes Kids Workshop-Snowman

Picture Frame

Bring your mini-DIYer into Lowe’s for our kid’s workshop. We look forward to building with you and your little ones! Don’t forget – if you are unable to attend, your kit may be given away to Walk-Ins starting at 12:00pm, the day of the workshop.

9am-noon Register at www.lowes.com/events/register/memories-thatwont-melt-away---snowman-picture-frame

Celebrating the Lone Star San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site

The Lone Star Flag was officially adopted by the Texas Congress on January 25, 1839, becoming the second national flag of the Republic of Texas. It has been the symbol of Texas ever since. Celebrate our flag by learning more about how it came to be and some of the Revolutionary flags that pre-dated it. Kids (and crafty adults) can try their hand at making a flag, either from history or their own imagination. Age Recommended 5 and up.

12-3pm (drop in between 12-3)

Free with purchase of ticket to the San Jacinto Museum www.fb.me/e/3g6t68pgb

Friendswood Arbor Day City of Friendswood

Friendswood Arbor Day, Keep Friendswood Beautiful tree giveaway is scheduled for January 21, 2023, at Centennial Park. Keep Friendswood Beautiful will be giving away 100, seven gallon trees, including Cedar Elm, Live Oak, Red Oak . The event starts at 8 a.m. and ends when all the trees are gone. We suggest those who are interested get here early because they do go fast. The Giveaway is limited to one tree per family (first come-first served) and is for Friendswood residents only. A City water bill or driver’s license is required. Delivery is not provided. For more information, please contact the City of Friendswood Parks and Recreation Department at 281-996-3220 or rec@ friendswood.com 8 -9 am www.fb.me/e/2BRq5hzv6

2023 Pearland Lunar New Year Festival Pearland Chinese Association is hosting the 2023 Pearland Lunar New Year Festival at Pearland Junior High West. 2-5 P.M. www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-pearland-lunarnew-year-festival-tickets-425814521697

Cartwheel & Handstand Clinic

Lobo Gym

Has your child always wanted to learn a cartwheel? handstand?

Join us for this 2- hour clinic! Skills & Drills 9 am- 11 am www.fb.me/e/2AhWoJsBm

Daddy Daughter Dance

City of League City Parks and Recreation

Dancing, dining, and plenty of fun! Professional portraits will be available, fees are paid directly to photographer. We will have two nights to choose from. Our theme this year will be: Boots and Dresses. Held at the Civic Center. 6:30-9:30

$27.50 per person for residents and $41.25 per person for non-residents

www.leaguecitytx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=14 187&month=12&year=2022&day=13&calTy pe=0

Parent’s Night Out

Code Ninjas League City

Join us for Pizza, Programming, and Playtime during our two January Parent’s Nights Out! Space is limited! Register Early! $40 per child 6pm-9pm. www.codeninjas.com/tx-league-city/parentsnight-out

Parents Night Out – Let’s Glow Crazy

Alpha Gymnastics and Dance Pearland

PNO is a great way for mom and dad to go out and have a night on the town while the kids have fun at the gym. It is once a month on a Saturday evening and we will even feed the kids dinner. The children will get to do gymnastics, play games, make arts and crafts, participate in science experiments and watch a movie. 5:30-9:30 pm www.pearland.alphaomegagymnastics.com/ parents-night-out/

Jan 25

Fun Fit Family

Helen Hall Library

Have fun with your little ones as you tumble, twirl, move, and get fit. Designed for ages 3-6 11:30 am- 12:30 pm www.leaguecitytx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=14 833&month=12&year=2022&day=13&calTy pe=0

Jan 27

Nerf Nights

City of Alvin

Join us for Nerf Fun! Bring your Nerf Guns, Water, Chairs, and Friends! We provide Nerf Bullets! Held at Recreation Station! 6-8 pm www.alvin-tx.gov/page/parks.home

ongoing events Pearland

Sundays

Bay Area Farmer’s Market

11am- 3pm • Baybrook Mall www.bayareafarmersmarkettexas.com

Michaels Make Break 2-4 pm www.michaels.com/instoreevents

Mondays

Pearland Library Baby Bounce 10:15-11:15 am www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/pea/pearland.asp

West Pearland Library

Toddler Time 10:15 & 11:15 am www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/pws/pearlandwest. asp

Mondays & Wednesdays

Craft Kits at Friendswood Library FREE Craft kits are available at the drive-thru window or at the desk in the children’s department. www.friendswood.lib.tx.us

Tuesdays

Pearland Library Toddler Story Time 10:15-11:15pm

Pearland Library Toddler Time 11:15-12:15pm www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/pea/pearland.asp

Wednesdays

Craft Kits at Friendswood Library Pick up these bags filled with fun crafts for 8-18 year olds at our Drive-Thru window or from the Children’s Department! www.friendswood.lib.tx.us

Angleton Library Story Time Stories, songs, and activities designed for 3-5 year olds. Limit 36. Please arrive up to 30 minutes before the program to get a wristband. 10 am www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/ang/angleton.asp

Pearland Westside Library Story Time 10:15 -11:15 am • Books, songs, fingerplays, crafts, and FUN! www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/pws/pearlandwest.asp

West Pearland Library Storytime 11:15 am www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/pws/pearlandwest.asp

Manvel Library Preschool Storytime 10:15-10:45 am www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/man/manvel.asp

Brazoria Library Preschool Story time 10:30 -11:30 am • All programs are held outside. In case of inclement weather, programs will be virtual on the Danbury Facebook page. www.bcls.lib.tx.us

Alvin Library Storytime 10:30 -11 am • Join us on the Alvin Library Facebook page for a story, songs and rhymes for ages 3-6. www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/alv/alvin.asp

Thursdays

FREE Visits to Houston Museums The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston courtesy of Shell Oil Company • 5-9pm www.mfah.org/visit/visiting-mfah-free

The Health Museum • 2-7pm www.houmuse.org/visit/the-health-museum

Houston Museum of Natural Science Permanent Exhibits • 2-5pm www.houmuse.org/visit/houston-museum-ofnatural-science/

Children’s Museum Houston • 5-8pm www.cmhouston.org

Angleton Library Movers and Shakers 10-10:30 am • A music and movement program for toddlers. Limit 36. Please arrive up to 30 minutes before the program to get a wristband. www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/ang/angleton.asp

Alvin Library Toddler time 10:30 -11 am www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/pea/pearland.asp

Pearland Library Preschool Storytime 10:30-11:30 am www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/pea/pearland.asp

Manvel Library Movers and Shakers Thursdays • 10:15-10:45 am www.bcls.lib.tx.us/branches/man/manvel.asp

Fridays

Friday Night Fun at Above the Bar 7:30 – 10 pm • Drop off the kids for a fun time with coach-led, high-energy activities including trampolines, inflatables, and games! Pizza snack is included, but bring a drink or cash for vending machines.$20 for gym members/ $25 for nonmembers. Walk-ins on Friday evening $30 for gym members / $35 for non-members • kids ages 5 to 14

www.abovethebargym.com/open-gyms-fridaynight-fun-preschool

Saturdays

Old Pearland Farmers Market

Always the Third Saturday of the month! At Independence Park under the Pavilion from 9-1. We have amazing local vendors lined up with FRESH produce, eggs, honey, jelly, baked goods, music, food trucks, and so much more! www.oldpearlandfarmers.wixsite.com/opfm

ongoing events Space City

Sundays

Bay Area Farmer’s Market 11am- 3pm • Baybrook Mall www.bayareafarmersmarkettexas.com

Michaels Make Break 2-4 pm www.michaels.com/instoreevents

Mondays

Toddler Time at Helen Hall Library 10:15- 10:45 am and 11:15-11:45 am • Wiggles, songs, rhymes, and a story. Ages 1-3 and caregivers RSVP • www.leaguecitylibrary.org

Mondays & Wednesdays

Craft Kits at Friendswood Library FREE Craft kits are available at the drive-thru window or at the desk in the children’s department. www.friendswood.lib.tx.us

Tuesdays

Helen Hall Preschool Story Time 10:15-10:45am and 11:15-11:45a • Stories, songs, and rhymes. Children will have a short craft time at the end of the program. Ages 3-5 and their caregivers. RSVP • Helen Hall Library www.leaguecitylibrary.org

Freeman Library Toddler Time StoryTime 10:15 & 11:15 am • Fun stories, songs, fingerplays, bubbles and an activity at the end of each session. We’ll meet for 20 minutes each week in the Children’s Activity Space. Free tickets will be given out as soon as we open at 10:00 am. www.hcpl.net/branch/clear-lake-city-countyfreeman-branch-library

Evelyn Meador Library Seabrook Twinkle Time Baby and Toddler Storytime 11-11:45 www.hcpl.net/branch/evelyn-meador-branchlibrary

Seabrook Library

Storytime 9:30 am Ages 3 and up but all welcome Lego Club 4 pm for school age children www.sealib.org/?page_id=2060

Bilingual Storytime at Pasadena Library 10:30 am www.pasadenalibrary.org/upcomingevents?l=&ec%5B0%5D=35

Children’s Gardening

11 am-12 pm Hometown Heroes Park. We will plant flowers, herbs, and vegetables together! www.leaguecitytx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=12861 &month=6&year=2022&day=16&calType=0

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays

Friendswood Library

Toddler Time 10:10 Preschool Storytime 10:45 am www.friendswood.lib.tx.us/events

Tuesdays & Fridays

Preschool and Home School Open Gyms at Above the Bar 10-11:30 am • Jump, tumble & run on inflatables, TumblTrak, trampolines, rope swings, foam block pit, and pre-school circuits. $10 for first child,

$5 for each additional sibling. All Open Gym participants must complete event waiver. www.abovethebargym.com/open-gyms-fridaynight-fun-preschool/

Wednesdays

Craft Kits at Friendswood Library Pick up these bags filled with fun crafts for 8-18 year olds at our Drive-Thru window or from the Children’s Department! www.friendswood.lib.tx.us

Freeman Library Baby Story Time 11:15-11:45 Baby Storytime Magic for age 0-18 months: Active Early Literacy Through Bounces, Rhymes, Tickles and More www.hcpl.net/branch/clear-lake-city-countyfreeman-branch-library

Dickinson Library Preschool Storytime 10 am www.dickinsonpubliclibrary.org/childrenprograms

Babies and Books 10:15 - 10:45 am • Tickles, giggles, rhymes, and a story for those who BYOB (bring your own baby). Ages: Designed for birth to walking. RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

EcoAdventurers 9:30-11:30 am • An in depth study of environmental science topics while engaging the homeschooled student in STEM activities.$14/ program; Non Members $17/program www.abnc.org/eco-programs

Evelyn Meador Library Seabrook Super Stars Preschool Storytime 11-11:45 11-11:45 www.hcpl.net/branch/evelyn-meador-branch-library

Wednesdays & Fridays

EcoKids 9:30-11:30 am • At ABNC, children have the opportunity to observe nature in action. We encourage observation, exploration, problem solving and creativity (STEM activities). This drop-off program is for ages 3 to 6 years old who are fully potty trained. $12/program; Non Members $14/ program www.abnc.org

EcoSchoolers

9:30-11:30 am • A hands-on environmental education activities plus STEM challenges for the home school student. Our science activities will help create curiosity and passion for the natural world.This drop-off program is for ages 7-12. $14/program; Non Members $17/program www.abnc.org

Thursdays

FREE Visits to Houston Museums

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston courtesy of Shell Oil Company • 5-9pm www.mfah.org/visit/visiting-mfah-free

The Health Museum • 2-7pm www.houmuse.org/visit/the-health-museum

Houston Museum of Natural Science Permanent Exhibits • 2-5pm www.houmuse.org/visit/houston-museum-ofnatural-science

Children’s Museum Houston • 5-8pm www.cmhouston.org

Pajama Story Time at Helen Hall

6-6:30 pm • Pajama Storytime Put on your PJs and join us for movement, songs, and stories as we wind down for the evening. Ages: 3-8. RSVP www.leaguecitylibrary.org

Movies the Lawn at Baybrook Mall

Bring your blankets, grab your family and friends, and meet us at The Lawn at 7pm! From fan favorites to newer releases, sit back, relax, and enjoy our awesome outdoor movie nights! The good times don’t stop there. We’re adding an extra dash of fun to the mix with exciting lawn games the whole family can enjoy!

www.baybrookmall.com/en/events/movies-onthe-lawn-39536.html

Fridays

Seabrook Library

9:30 am Mother Goose and More! Nursery Rhymes, singing, movement activities, and a simple craft or sensory experience. Ages Up to 36 months!

www.sealib.org/?page_id=2060

EcoTots

9:30 am • Fun introduction to animals, plants, and other nature topics. Program uses movement, storytelling, art, animal demonstrations, and games to make nature come alive. (ages 18 mos4 years. Must be accompanied by an adult) $12 www.abnc.org

Nature Journal Challenge

10am • Nature Journal Challenge Plants, bugs, and mud, oh my! We are exploring everything nature has to offer in our weekly Nature Journal Challenge! This program is virtual on Instagram. www.leaguecitylibrary.org

Friday Night Fun at Above the Bar

7:30 – 10 pm • Drop off the kids for a fun time with coach-led, high-energy activities including trampolines, inflatables, and games! Pizza snack is included, but bring a drink or cash for vending machines.$20 for gym members/ $25 for nonmembers. Walk-ins on Friday evening $30 for gym members / $35 for non-members • kids ages 5 to 14

www.abovethebargym.com/open-gyms-fridaynight-fun-preschool

Legacy Gymnastics Open gym

Every other Friday Night 5-7 pm Ages 3+ ,$15, www.legacy-gym.com/events/open-gym

Saturdays

Nassau Bay Farmers Market

In front of Erma’s Nutrition • 10 am-2 pm www.facebook.com/NassauBayFarmersMarket

Friendswood Farmers Market

1st Satruday of the month 9 am- 1 pm www.friendswoodmarket.com

Home Depot Kids Workshop

1st Saturday of the month 9 am-12 pm www.homedepot.com/workshops

If you aren’t reading with your children on a regular basis, you’re missing a great chance to spark their imagination and enhance learning skills.

“Books encourage children to think,” says Sandy Parker, mother of two and author of the children’s book “What Month is it?” She adds, “Books can take you somewhere else and stimulate imagination. They help children see beyond what is there.” Sandy incorporates the use of phonics, games, activities and crafts to make the reading come alive. Visit www.JustThinkBooks.com to download a page of activities that will enliven your Storytime. Here Sandy shares five ways you can use books to ignite children’s creativity and sharpen their intellectual skills.

1. Improve literary by using picture books. Select one particular letter of the alphabet and encourage children to find objects on the page that start with that letter.

2. Foster creative thinking by pausing after each page and asking, “What do you think will happen next?”

3. Teach children about geography by selecting a book set in a different state or country. Using a map, show children where the place is located and talk about different or unique cultural aspects of the place.

4. Practice mathematical skills by having children count a selected item from a page in the book.

5. Develop discussion skills by asking your child to describe the main character of the book. Talk about what the character is like, and ask them to explain why.

Like most families, we take our kids to amusement parks, the zoo, museums and county fairs, but the best times seem to be when we just take it easy and spend time together. One of our favorite activities is to take walks in our own neighborhood or local park. If suggesting a walk to your kids makes them grimace like they just tasted sour milk, try adding a twist and turn the ordinary into an adventure.

The Flashlight Walk

The best time for flashlight walks, besides the obvious nighttime requirement, is right after dinner in the fall or winter. It now gets dark as early as 5:30 p.m., giving you plenty of time upon return for baths and a reasonable bedtime. If possible, go out on a new moon when the sky is particularly dark and venture down unlit pathways to get the greatest effect. Always keep safety in mind, but given that you are in your own neighborhood the routes should be secure and familiar. Give each person their own flashlight and set out rules in advance, such as staying with the group and not flashing people in the face.

The Photo Walk

Today’s digital cameras make it easier to allow kids to shoot away without concern over expensive development costs. Of course you may have other concerns, such as giving your small child free rein with your DSLR or even your point-and-shoot. If this is the case consider whether you have an older device the child could use -- perhaps a phone or first generation digital camera forgotten in a drawer. The camera walk is an exploration and can produce some wonderful images. In any case, this is a slow walk with a lot of stops so if you are looking for exercise designate some no-stopping areas.

The Wagon Walk

When the kids are too tired or not excited about a walk, the wagon walk is a great alternative. Often times a little fresh air revives the reluctant participant, but if not there is no harm in putting a cozy blanket and small pillow in the wagon so the tired one can rest while the others explore. To avoid arguments over who rides and who pushes set the expectations before leaving the house. If your plan is to have everyone stay together then refrain from allowing other wheeled items along, such as scooters or inline skates.

I Spy a Butter y Walk

… or a red door, or a snowman, or a prickly rose… or whatever you want to “spy” depending on the season. This one can get a bit competitive so one way to defuse the rivalry is to work as a team. Keep score as a team and on each new I Spy walk attempt to break the record from the previous walk.

The Destination Walk

Park to Park, follow the bus route or go to the grocery store, the destination walk is fun and can be a great learning experience. Bring along a map and challenge the kids to find landmarks while you watch them learn their way around town. Turn the walk into a productive outing by getting an errand done or drop in at the library for story time followed by a treat at a local yogurt shop or bakery for good behavior.

Add your own twist and transform the neighborhood walk into an expedition that your kids will want to go on again and again.

ABSea Preschool www.abseapreschool.com 832-243-4602

Best Brains Pearland www.BestBrains.com/Pearland 832-559-0000

Code Ninjas www.CodeNinjas.com/locations/txpearland-shadow-creek Shadow Creek: 832-849-5110 www.CodeNinjas.com/locations/txpearland-silverlake Silverlake: 832-777-3662

Crossroads Early Learning Academy crossroads-umc.org 281-484-9243

Eagle Heights Christian Academy www.Eagle-Heights.org 281- 485-6330

Excellent Minds Academy www.ExcellentMindsAcademy.org 832-671-2674

First United Methodist Church Pearland www.FUMCPearland.org/MethodistChildrens-Program 281-485.8721

Friendswood Community Education http://myFISD.com/Community-ed/ 281-482-6000

Idea Lab Kids www.pearland.idealabkids.com 832-295-0796

Kiddie Academy of Pearland-East www.KiddieAcademy.com 832-905-5978

Pearland Area Space City Area

Kids Lane Academy www.KidsLanePearland.com 281-670-5821

Livingstones Christian School www.lscs.org 281-331-0086

Lutheran South Academy www.LutheranSouth.org 281-464-8299

San Jacinto College www.SanJac.edu 281-998-6150

Silverline Montessori www.SilverlineMontessori.com Pearland 281-997-3700 Shadow Creek 713-436-5070

Smart Scholars Foundation www.smartscholarsacademy.com/ foundation, 281-915-2900

Sylvan Learning of Pearland www.SylvanLearning.com 713-340-0333

The Goddard School www.GoddardSchool.com Friendswood 281-992-2400 Pearland 713-413-0600

The Reading Lab www.TheReadingLab.net 281-461-READ

The Tutoring Center www.TutoringCenter.com 832-781-8809

Acrosports www.AcroSports.com Friendswood 281-332-4496 League City 281-967-7261

Ark Children’s Center www.Gateway-Community.org 713-551-4870

Art, Movement, and Life Skills Academy 832-849-8934 www.amlsacademy.com

Bay Area Learning Center www.BayAreaLearningCenter.com 281-218-7650

Brainiac Zone www.BrainiacZone.com 713-597 8184

Children’s Lighthouse Learning Center of Mag Creek www.ChildrensLighthouse.com 281-557-7700

Clear Lake Children’s Center www.ClearLakeChildrensCenter.com 281-407-5658

Clear Lake Presbyterian www.clpc.org 281-488-3204

Clear Lake United Methodist Church www.ClearLakeMethodist.org 281-488-0327

Code Ninjas www.codeninjas.com/tx-league-city 281-339-7482

Crossroads Early Learning Academy www.crossroads-umc.org 281-484-9243

Sylvan Learning www.sylvanlearning.com 281-557-5558

Excellent Minds Academy www.ExcellentMindsAcademy.org 281-777-8314

First Baptist Christian Academy www.FBCAtx.org 281-991-9191

Huntington Learning Center www.HuntingtonHelps.com/location League City 281-316-3030 Clear Lake 832-464-7500

Ivy Kids Early Learning Center www.IvyKidsHobbs.com 832-670-8668

Kid City Childcare & Learning Center www.KidCityChildCare.com League City 281-337-0500 Friendswood 832-569-4674

Kids R Kids

www.KidsRKidsLeagueCity.com Constellation Blvd. 281-535-8555 Bay Area 281-332-6611

League City Pkwy. 281-338-1177 www.KRKSpaceCenter.com Webster, 281-557-0062

Lighthouse Learning Academy www.LightHouseLearningAcademy.com 281-535-5353

Lobo Active Learning Center and Gymnastics www.lobogymnastics.com 281-480-5626

Primrose School of Clear Lake www.PrimroseClearLake.com 281-998-6150

St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School www.School.STClareHouston.org 281-286-3395

The Children’s Therapy Center Inc. www.TCTCI.com 281-480-5648

The Goddard School www.GoddardSchool.com/LeagueCitytx 281-338-0508

The Momentum Academy www.TheMomentumAcademy.org 832-819-3320

The Reading Lab www.TheReadingLab.net 281-480-READ(7323)

The Tutoring Center www.tutoringcenter.com/center/ DickinsonTX Dickinson 281-337-2800

University Baptist Church www.UBC.org 281-488-8517

281-480-3600