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March 1 & 15 Sundays in Nature 12pm; Designed to inspire families to get outside and to foster an appreciation for ABNC and our natural world, we will focus on a different topic each month.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551 March 2, 9, 16 & 30 FREE Rattle & Rhyme 10:10am; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 March 2, 9 & 16 FREE Teen Anime Club 5pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 March 2, 16, 23 & 30 FREE Maker Monday 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 March 2, 16 & 30 FREE Teen Movie Monday! 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 March 3 – 22 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo NRG Park; rodeohouston.com March 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20 & 31 FREE Toddler Time 10:10am; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Preschool Story Time 10:45am; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 March 3 FREE Tuesdays at the Houston Zoo Houston Zoo; houstonzoo.org; 713-533-6500 FREE Dr. Seuss Celebration 10:30am; Join us for a Dr. Seuss party with crafts, games, and stories.; Public Library; pasadenalibrary.org; 713-477-0276 FREE Button Making 4pm; Age: Teens; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 March 4, 6, 18, 20, 25 & 27 EcoAdventurers 9:30am; An in-depth study of environmental science topics that allows the student to engage in STEM activities. This drop-off program is for children ages 11-14.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551 EcoKids 9:30am; Our program encourages observation,
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exploration, problem solving and creativity (STEM activities). This drop-off program is for children ages 3-6 who are fully potty trained.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551 EcoSchoolers 9:30am; Join our program for hands-on environmental education activities plus STEM challenges for the home school student. This drop-off program is for children ages 7-10.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551 March 4, 18 & 25 FREE Youth Sewing Class 1pm; Age: School-Age; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 March 4 FREE Dr. Seuss Celebration 11am-12pm; Join us for a Dr. Seuss party with crafts, games, and stories.; Pasadena/Fairmont Branch Library; pasadenalibrary.org; 281-998-1095 FREE Tween STEAM 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Crazy 8’s Math Club 5pm; Math Club for grades Kinder through 2nd grade. Space and supplies are limited, please arrive early to secure your place in the program.; Pasadena Public Library; pasadenalibrary.org; 713-477-0276 March 5, 12 & 26 FREE Gamers Unite! -electronic edition 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 March 5 FREE Tween Craft and a Book 4:15pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE Pancakes and Pajamas 6:30pm; Story, craft and a pancake snack. Wear your pajamas.; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 March 6 – 15 Spring Break Celebration Live entertainment and fun for everyone.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 March 6, 20 & 27 EcoTots 9:30am; Our EcoTots program is for toddler and parent activities. A 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 months to 3 years old.; Armand Bayou Nature Center; abnc.org; 281-474-2551 March 6 & 20 FREE Child First Discussion Group 4pm; Parents of children with special needs or whose education calls for accommodations are welcome to come join our discussion group at the library. Our children are children first, not a diagnosis or label that has been given. This group will be a casual and safe place to add your voice to as you feel comfortable.; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 March 6 FREE Preschool Career Fair 2:15pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 FREE iMaker Free Play 4pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 Parent’s Survival Night 6:30pm; $30 Members, $35 Non-members; The Little Gym of Friendswood; tlgfriendswoodtx.com; 281-482-4242 March 7 – 22 Spring Break at the Children’s Museum of Houston Bungee Trampolines, Human Hamster Balls, Boardwalk Bonanza, Destination Rooms, Glow Maze and more.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138 March 7 – 8 One Night of Queen Performed by Gary Mullen & The Works The Grand 1894 Opera House; thegrand.com; 800-821-1894 March 7 FREE Hands-On Workshop 9am; Set out on an adventure with your child in this Binoculars Workshop. 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 Fishing Extravaganza 10am; Grab your fishing pole and friends and come fish. Register online. $6 residents, $10 non-residents, $1 pole rental, $3 bait; Walker Street Pool, League City; leaguecity.com/parks FREE Shen Yun: 5,000 Years of Civilization Reborn 10:30am; A discussion of dance, music and culture.; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR March 7 FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring How to Catch a Dinosaur and How to Catch a Unicorn Story Time 11am; Barnes & Noble, Baybrook; bn.com; 281-554-8224; Barnes & Noble, Pasadena; bn.com; 281-991-8011
March 12 FREE Jumanji Double Header 10:30am & 1pm; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135
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Concert at the Park 7pm; The 80’s and 90’s cover band, The Fuse, will be performing.; Texas Avenue Park, 17100 Texas Avenue, Webster; cityofwebster.com
FREE Fun with Author Andrew Fairchild 1pm; Local author, Andrew Fairchild, will share his talent as an FREE Wings of Fire FanWing Fan author & illustrator and encourage Fest kids to become one themselves.; 2pm; Join us for a scavenger hunt, Pasadena/Fairmont Branch Library; activities, giveaways and more at this special celebration for the newest book pasadenalibrary.org; 281-998-1095 in the beloved Wings of Fire: Legends FREE Health and Wellness Fair Series.; Barnes & Noble, Pasadena; 1pm-4pm; Over 60 healthcare bn.com; 281-991-8011; Barnes & vendors. Consult with a variety of Noble, Baybrook; bn.com; healthcare vendors, participate in 281-554-8224 screenings and exams, and gain FREE Movie at the Dike awareness of new services, products, 6:30pm; Play on the playground and and technologies.; Webster Civic eat some great food from local food Center; cityofwebster.com; trucks while you wait for the firework 281-316-4145 show and movie to start! Bring your blankets and/or lawn chairs and enjoy FREE Pajama Story Time 6pm; Freeman Branch Library; the movie sitting outside.; Rainbow Park - 800 Bay Street North, Texas City; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 texascitycommunitycalendar.com March 13 – 15 March 9 – 13 17th Annual Lucky Trail Marathon FREE Spring Break at Rienzi A Seabrook tradition, there are 10am; Visit Rienzi for family-friendly distances for every runner, including fun and learning during Spring Break. Kids K, Quarter Marathon, two Half Enjoy free activities in the beautiful Marathons, a ¾ Marathon, two 5Ks, Rienzi Gardens.; Rienzi; mfah.org a Two-Person Half marathon Relay, March 9 and Four-Person Marathon Relay and FREE BAHBT presents “Coppelia” of course the signature event, the Lucky Story & Ballet Trails Marathon.; Rex L. Meador Park; 2pm; Friendswood Public Library; seabrooktx.gov friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 March 13 March 10 FREE Firetrucks Visit FREE LEGO Activity 10am; Children will have an 2pm; Friendswood Public Library; opportunity to meet the firefighters friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 and hop on the firetruck for some fun.; March 11 Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; FREE Irish Dance 281-488-1906 10:15am & 11am; Have fun with FREE Baby Playtime dance and movement while Ms. Joan 10am; Freeman Branch Library; takes you on a trip to the Emerald Isle.; Age: 0-5 yrs; Helen Hall Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Slime Craft FREE Wiggle Tales 1pm; Friendswood Public Library; 11am; Join us for a presentation about friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 the mosquitos life cycle and what FREE Super Smash Bros Ultimate you can do to prevent the spread of Tournament diseases.; Pasadena/Fairmont Branch 3pm; Space is limited. Register at Library; pasadenalibrary.org; helenhall.libcal/event/592555.; Helen 281-998-1095 Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; FREE Family Yoga with Lulu 281-554-1111 2pm; Friendswood Public Library;
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FREE Wacky Wednesday 6:30pm; Family art night.; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR March 14 FREE DIY Kids’ Workshop 9am; It’s tournament time! Sign your little DIYer up today to build this fun Tabletop Basketball game. Space is limited, so register today!; At Your Local Lowes Store; diy.lowes.com
FREE Teen Tech: Paper Circuits Lotus Pop-Up Card 6pm; This card celebrates someone who lights up your life. It lights up when opened.; Pasadena/Fairmont Branch Library; pasadenalibrary.org; 281-998-1095
Nature with Kristine: Spring Flowers 9am; Celebrate the beginning of spring by creating your own flower art! All materials provided.; Dr. Ned and Fay Dudney Nature Center; leaguecity.com
March 17 FREE Thrifty Kitchen: Rice Krispies 4:15pm; Age: Teens; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
Ocean Star Family Day: Derrick of Distinction 10am-3pm; Using unconventional materials (spaghetti, linguine, and marshmallows), compete with other visitors to design, build, and test your very own model of a derrick.; Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum; oceanstaroec.com; 409-766-7827
FREE Loteria! 6:30pm; Spanish Bingo Game; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 March 18 FREE Reading and Rhythms 10:15am & 11am; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Coppelia Ballet: Story Book and Performance 3pm; A ballerina will read us the story of Coppelia, a comic ballet about a magical life-sized doll. The ballerina will dance some selections from Coppelia and then conduct a Q & A with the audience.; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
FREE Saturday STEAM: Bubbleolgy 11am; Come learn all about the science of BUBBLES! We will make big bubbles, small bubbles, and even square bubbles.; Pasadena/Fairmont Branch Library; pasadenalibrary.org; 281-998-1095
FREE Meme Madness 4pm; Fast paced Meme building game!; Age: Teens; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase 11am; Barnes & Noble, Baybrook; bn.com; 281-554-8224; Barnes & Noble, Pasadena; bn.com; 281-991-8011
FREE Steam Tween: Snap Circuits 300 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
11th Annual Shaving Cream Pi(e) Fight 1:59pm; Come and celebrate the infinite, non-repeating number 3.14... as we close our street to duke it out in a messy, Pi(e)-induced commotion.; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
March 19 FREE Chara Dance Story Time 10am; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 FREE Tween Craft and a Book 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
Nature with Kristine: Signs of Spring 3pm; Explore the trails looking for signs of spring. Can you find them all?; Lynn Gripon Park at Countryside; leaguecity.com Parent’s Night Out 5pm; Age: 6 months-5th grade; $15 per child; Clear Lake United Methodist Church; clearlakemethodist.org; 281-488-5110
March 20 FREE Virtual Reality Games 4pm; Experience games in virtual reality with our PS4 headsets! Drop in for a 15-minute turn on our VR headsets.12 years and up only, adults welcome!; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
FREE Inclusive Library Programming FREE Music Night on The Strand 5pm; A special evening of fun for those 6pm; Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, with disabilities and special needs Galveston; 409-621-2253 in collaborations with their parents, caregivers, and families here at the March 16 Library! Enjoy fun activities, grab a FREE Code Club snack, hang out with friends or make 4:15pm; We will spend an hour working with various coding new ones, and more.; Helen Hall languages.; Freeman Branch Library; Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 281-554-1111
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FREE 2020 Season Premiere: Hands Percussion 8pm; Miller Outdoor Theatre; milleroutdoortheatre.com March 21 Celtic Festival Don your kilt and celebrate Celtic culture with bagpipes, dancing, art and more.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 Maritime Exhibition 10am-4pm; We encourage the explorer in everyone to experience the past, encounter the present, and discover the future.; Texas City Museum; texascitytx.gov/page/rec. museum; 409-229-1660 FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring Pig the Tourist 11am; Barnes & Noble, Baybrook; bn.com; 281-554-8224; Barnes & Noble, Pasadena; bn.com; 281-9918011 March 23 FREE Seabrook Rocks Scavenger Hunt 4pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 March 24 FREE Minute to Win It 4:15pm; Age: Teens; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 March 25 FREE Craftivity 10:15am; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
with admission.; Texas City Museum; texascitytx.gov/page/rec.museum; 409-229-1660 FREE LEGO Free Play 4pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 March 28 GCIC Jazz Festival A celebration of Houston-area community colleges and their significant contribution to the local jazz scene.; Kemah Boardwalk; kemahboardwalk.com; 281-334-9880 FREE Kemah Easter Eggstravaganza 2020 11am; Jimmy Walker Community Center; kemah-tx.gov Epiphany Lutheran Spring Fair & Gardening Extravaganza 9am; Enjoy a day of garden and wildlife education “learn and see” classes. The fair will also feature shopping at the Handcraft Market, BBQ lunch and bake sale, plant sale, white elephant sale, and door prizes! Money raised from this event will be given to local and international nonprofits. Check out “Epiphany Lutheran Church - Pearland” on Facebook or ShiningTheLight.org for more details!; Age: 1+; free; Epiphany Lutheran Church - Family Life Center; shiningthelight.org; 281-485-7833 Landolt Elementary Carnival 10am-2pm; Landolt Elementary; 281-284-5200
FREE Steam Tween: Snap Circuits 300 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906
FREE Story Time and Activities Featuring Macca the Alpaca 11am; Barnes & Noble, Pasadena; bn.com; 281-991-8011
FREE STEAM for Tweens 5pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
Woofstock 2020 11am-3pm; There will be dog contests, a Magician, microchipping, vendor booths, parade of Bay Area Pet Adoptions adoptable dogs. Even a visit from the Easter Bunny!; Boondoggles and Chelsea Wine Bar, El Lago; bayareapetadoptions.org/ woofstock.html
March 26 FREE Super Smash Bros Tournament 4pm; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 FREE Pajama Story Time 6pm; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl. net; 281-488-1906 March 27 – 29 Alvin Music Festival and Cook-Off 3pm; Briscoe Park; alvinmusicfestival.com March 27 FREE Toddlers in Motion 10:15am; Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 Afternoon Family Activity 1pm-3pm; There will be a craft to take home (1 per child present) included
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FREE Saturday Special 3pm; Mary Poppins Returns; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 March 30 FREE Game On 5pm; Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111 FREE Family STEAM Night 6:30pm; Lego builds and craft challenges.; Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135
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FUN -TIME CALENDAR March 31 FREE Toddler Tuesdays: Playground Celebration 10:30am; Story time, free entertainment and activities especially for toddlers.; Discovery Green in Downtown Houston; discoverygreen.com; 713-400-7336 FREE Video Game Trivia 4:15pm; Age: Teens; Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142
Ongoing Events FREE Weekly Story Times
MONDAYS Preschool Story Time 10am; Dickinson Public Library Toddler Story Time 10:15am & 11am; Helen Hall Library Preschool Story Time 10:15am; Freeman Branch Library Baby Butterflies 11:15am; Freeman Branch Library
TUESDAYS Preschool Story Time 10:15am & 11am; Helen Hall Library
THURSDAYS Baby Story Time 10:30am; Dickinson Public Library
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Other Weekly Events
FREE Family Night Thursdays at the Children’s Museum of Houston 5pm-8pm; Children’s Museum of Houston; cmhouston.org; 713-522-1138
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Pajama Time 6:30pm; Helen Hall Library
Preschool Open Gym 10am; Open gyms for preschoolers, only! Jump, tumble & run on inflatables, Tumble Trak, trampolines, rope swings, foam block pit, and preschool circuits. $10 for first child, $5 for each additional sibling.; Above the Bar Gymnastics Academy; abovethebargym.com; 832-932-1466 FREE Tween STEAM 4:30pm; 8-12 yrs; Freeman Branch Library FREE Gamers Unite! -tabletop edition 4:30pm; Freeman Branch Library
THURSDAYS FREE General Admission Thursdays to Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 10am; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; mfah.org; 713-639-7300
Toddler Time Preschool Open Gym 10:15am & 11:15am; Freeman Branch 11:00am; $6 plus tax for currently Library enrolled AcroSports students and $10 Preschool Story Time plus tax for kids not currently enrolled. 10:30am; Evelyn Meador Branch Space is limited. Sign up online to Library ensure a spot.; AcroSports League City; WEDNESDAYS acrosports.com; 281-967-7261 Preschool Story Time FREE Thursdays at the Houston 10am; Dickinson Public Library Museum of Natural Science Baby Caterpillars 2pm-5pm; Free admission to 10:15am & 11:15am; Freeman Branch permanent exhibits only.; Houston Library Museum of Natural Science; hmns.org; 713-639-4629 Baby Time 10:15am; Evelyn Meador Branch FREE Family Thursday at The Health Library Museum Toddler Time 11am; Evelyn Meador Branch Library
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Preschool Open Gym 10am; Open gyms for preschoolers, only! Jump, tumble & run on inflatables, Tumble Trak, trampolines, rope swings, foam block pit, and preschool circuits. $10 for first child, $5 for each additional sibling.; Above the Bar Gymnastics Academy; abovethebargym.com; 832-932-1466
SATURDAYS FREE Craft for Kids 11am-3pm; Lakeshore Learning; lakeshorelearning.com; 281-461-6263 Saturday Train Rides 11:00am; Take a ride on the Harborside Express, an open air caboose that travels 1 mile up Harborside Dr. and back to the museum. Weather permitting. Last ride boards at 1:45pm.; $5 with Admission; Galveston Railroad Museum; galvestonrrmuseum.com; 409-765-5700 * Please contact library for details as some require advanced tickets. Dickinson Public Library; dickinsonpubliclibrary.org; 281-534-3812 Evelyn Meador Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-474-9142 Freeman Branch Library; hcpl.net; 281-488-1906 Friendswood Public Library; friendswood.lib.tx.us; 281-482-7135 Helen Hall Library; leaguecitylibrary.org; 281-554-1111
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Weekly Kids’ Meal Deals Abe’s Cajun Market Mondays; One kid’s meal with each adult meal. Denny’s League City & Webster Tuesdays & Saturdays; 4pm-10pm two free kids meals per adult meal Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Sundays; Kids eat free. Firehouse Subs Sundays; Free kid’s meal with purchase of adult combo, all day Fuddrucker’s Mondays; Kid’s eat for $1.99 from 4pm -close with adult purchase. Gatti’s Pizza Clear Lake Tuesdays; Kid’s 12 & Under Eat Free With the purchase of one adult buffet and 2 drinks! All day! IHOP Everyday; 4pm-10pm; one kids meal with one adult purchase; Webster and Clear Lake Shores iT’Z Thursdays; Limit two free child buffets per one paid adult. Valid for children 12 and under. James Coney Island Mondays; $.99 Kid’s Meal with adult purchase of $5.50 or more. 4pmclose. All kid’s meals include a free frozen treat. LaBrisa’s League City Tuesdays; All Day - $1 Kid’s Meal with Entree Purchase Luby’s- Nassau Bay & Webster Wednesdays & Saturdays; All DayFree kid’s meal with purchase of adult entrée Mario’s Flying Pizza & Italian Restaurant Tuesdays; After 3pm- Kid’s eat free with purchase of adult entree. Steak n Shake Webster Sundays & Saturdays; All Day - one free kid’s plate for each $9 spent
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