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The Fun-Time Calendar March 2013 Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confirm times and requirements.
Parents: Some programs require tickets and/or reservations, always contact event locations to confi rm times and requirements.
Mar 1 - 31 • Pearland Pirates Swim Team Registration • Open registration for 2013 starts Mar. 1 for returning swimmers and Mar. 18 for new swimmers. Ages 5 and up that live in Pearland and the surrounding communities. Please visit website for more details. • Pearland Pirates Swim Team • pearlandpirates.comMar 1 - 31 • Chicken Yard Tour for Kids & Families • Come see the chickens, goats, ducks, geese, bantams, turkeys, and more! Tours are from 9am - 1pm, and 2 - 6pm every day. RESERVATION ONLY. Email [email protected] or call Chickadoo Suz at 281.756.0616 x4 to schedule a tour. • 3+ yrs • $15/participant • mychickendiaries.comMar 1 - 17 • Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo • Visit website for full concert line-up and schedule. • Reliant Park • rodeohouston.com • 832-667-1000Mar 1, 8, 15 & 22 • Youth Program • 4:30pm • 11-18 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135Mar 1 & 29 • “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Water Exercise • 12:00pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. An interactive and fun water class with simple water exercises and stretches.
Must be comfortable in the water. Parents, guardians, and caregivers must assist those with specials needs to make this a rewarding experience. • 13+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931Mar 1 • Preschool Play Date • 10:00am • Contact Sharon at [email protected] for more information. • Second Baptist Church South Campus • second.org/south • 713-365-6001Mar 1 • Parents’ Survival Night • 6:30pm • Register online or call. $25/members, $30/non-members • The Little Gym of Friendswood • tlgfriendswoodtx.com • 281-482-4242Mar 2 • Free Hands-On Workshop • 9:00am • Build a Race Car! • 5-12 yrs • Free • At your local Home Depot • homedepot.comMar 2 • Bay Area Mothers of Multiples (BAMOM) Buy & Sell • 9:00am • Kids’ clothes, shoes, toys, and more for sale including strollers, car seats, cribs, etc. Our 1/2 Price Sale on selected items from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. We will also have a Bake Sale. • Free • Leavesley Hangar • houstontwins.com • 832-330-7365Mar 2 • Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! Event • 11:00am-3:00pm • Free crafts, games and story readings every hour! • Free • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263
Mar 2 • Daddy Daughter Date Night-A Princess Ball • 6:00pm-8:00pm • Dancing, Photos, Dessert. Space is limited. Register online or call. $30 per couple, $10 per additional sibling • 4-14 yrs • Bailey Campus • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900Mar 3 • Houston’s Space City Tap Fest Workshop • 12:30pm-6:30pm • Come learn the latest tap moves and techniques with this allstar faculty including Emilie Koenig, Matt Shields, Adrianna Ray, Karin Celeste & more! • 4 yrs to Adult • $65 • Kennedy Dance Theatre • spacecitytapfest.com • 281-480-8441Mar 4 & 18 • Baby Bounce • 10:30am • 0-18 months • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677Mar 5 • First Free Tuesday to the Houston Zoo • 2pm • Houston Zoo • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500Mar 5 • Read Across America • 7:00pm • A family event to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday! • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
Mar 6 • The Galloway School Open House • 9:00am • Come check out all the fun things that we have to offer for the kids. • The Galloway School • thegallowayschool.org •
281-338-9510Mar 6 • Rodeo Craft
• 6:00pm • Come make a rodeo themed craft. • Kinder-5th Grade • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677Mar 7 • ImaginOcean • 10:00am & 12:00pm • A one-of-a-kind live
black-light puppet show. • The Grand 1894 Opera
House • thegrand.com • 800-821-1894
Mar 7 • Pajama Story Time • 7:00pm • Bedtime stories; juice and cookies provided. • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596Mar 9 - 17 • Spring Break Celebration • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880Mar 9 - 17 • Bank of America Destination Celebration • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138Mar 9 & 23 • Family Story Time • 10:45am • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
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Mar 9 • Flight of the Butterflies 3D Opens at the MG 3D Theater • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673Mar 9 • Lowes Build and Grow- Monster Jam featuring Monster Mutt • 10:00am • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.comMar 9 • Shamrock Bingo • 11:00am • Family Fun Bingo • All Ages • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677Mar 9 • Kidz Nite Out • 7:00pm • Games, contests, crafts and more. Dinner will be served. *Kids must be potty-trained. No exceptions. Pull-ups are not considered potty-trained. Fee: $18/members; $24/ non-members • 3 months-9 yrs • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931Mar 11 - 16 • Health & Wellness Week 2013 • The Health Museum • thehealthmuseum.org • 713-521-1515Mar 11 - 15 • Spring Break CAMPS • Kids Camps (3-12 years) Our seasonal camps combine physical activity, gymnastics and games with arts, crafts and special events. Reservations required, call for more info. • $30 per day • The Little Gym of Friendswood • tlgfriendswoodtx.com • 281-482-4242Mar 11 & 25 • Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Free • Pearland Westside Library, 2150 Country Place Pkwy., Pearland • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600Mar 11 • St. Patrick’s Day Craft • 4:30pm • 5-12 yrs • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Mar 12 • Spring Crafts • 12:00pm • 5+ yrs • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596Mar 12 • Teen Spring Break Movie • 3:00pm • Call for title. • 13+ yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677Mar 12 • Spring Crafts • 4:30pm • 5+ yrs • Free • Pearland Westside Library, 2150 Country Place Pkwy., Pearland • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600Mar 13 • Grab Bag Craft • 4:00pm • Be creative with our craft supplies. • All Ages • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677Mar 13 • Teen Gaming • 6:00pm • 12+ yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677Mar 13 • Teen Advisory Council • 7:00pm • Come plan teen events at the library. • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677Mar 14 • Spring Break Family Movie • 2:00pm • Call for title. • All Ages • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677Mar 14 • St. Patrick’s Day Craft • 3:30pm • 5+ yrs • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596Mar 14 • Bedtime Stories • 4:30pm • Wear pajamas; juice and snack provided. • Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300Mar 15 • Girls Only Slumber Party • 8:00pm • Dinner included, bring your own sleeping bag and a drink and snack to share! • 11-18 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Mar 18 • Preschool Music Time • 10:30am • Free • Westside Event Center, 2150 Countryplace Parkway • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900Mar 21 - 27 • POP! Bash • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138Mar 21 • Easter Craft • 4:30pm • 5+ yrs • Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300Mar 21 • Fun with Duct Tape • 6:00pm • Creativity with duct tape for teens. • 12+ yrs • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596Mar 22 - Apr 7 • 9 to 5 The Musical • Based on the 20th Century Fox Picture. • Pearland Theater • pearlandtheatreguild.comMar 22 • Easter Bunny! • 10:30am • The Easter Bunny will entertain us for about 5 minutes then will pose for pictures with each child. Bring your cameras! • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135Mar 22 • “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Dances • 6:30pm-8:30pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Night of music, light refreshments, socialization, and tons of fun with an entertaining DJ. Parents, guardians, and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. RSVP required, limited to the first 150 participants. • 13+ yrs • The Recreation Center & Natatorium • http:/pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900Mar 22 • Parents’ Survival Night • 7:00pm • Fun for the kids while the Parents go out. Please call to register. $25 members, non-members $35 • The Little Gym of Pearland • tlgpearlandtx.com • 713-340-0042
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Mar 23 - 24 • City of Pearland’s Paws in the Park • 10:00am-4:00pm • Pet & Owner Fun Run, Flyball Demos, Pet Contests, Obedience & Pearland’s Police K9 Unit • All Ages • Free • Independence Park • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900Mar 23 • Spring Festival • 9:00am • Easter Bunny and Easter egg hunt, moonwalk, face painting, petting zoo, hot dog lunch and loads of fun! Children 18mos-12 yrs need a ticket to receive lunch and participate in events. We will also have a crawfish boil, flea market, and craft fair going on. • $8-$10 • Gilruth Center on Space Center Blvd • starport.jsc.nasa.gov/events • 281-483-9168Mar 23 • 4th Annual Shopping Extravaganza & Women’s Business Expo • 9:00am • Day of pampering and shopping. Huge Raffle, Silent Auction and Giveaways! Proceeds benefit the YMCA’s Partners Campaign. • Vic Coppinger Family YMCA • 281-485-6805Mar 23 • Easter for Kids & Egg Hunt • 10:00am-12:00pm • Please pre-register by March 16 and receive a free gift. Limited space available. • 3 years-4th grade • Free • Lord of Life Lutheran Church • lordoflifefriendswood.com • 281-482-0481Mar 23 • Brunch with the Bunny • 11:30am-1:00pm • Games, Easter egg hunt, and eat brunch with the bunny! Parent participation is required. No registrations will be taken at the door. A minimum of 8 must register. Registration required by Mar. 16th. $20/resident couple; $30/non-resident couple • 3-8 yrs • Westside Event Center, 2150 Countryplace Parkway • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900Mar 24 • Easter Egg Hunt • 11:00am • Cokesbury United Methodist Church • cumchouston.org • 281-484-9243
Mar 24 • Eggstravaganza Easter Egg Hunt • 12:00pm • Heights Baptist Church • heightsbaptist.org • 281-331-8201Mar 24 • Easter Egg Hunt • 12:00pm • Please bring your own baskets! • 0-6th Grade • Free • First Baptist Friendswood • fbcfonthe.net • 281-482-7573Mar 25 • Easter Craft • 4:30pm • 5-12 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135Mar 25 • Bedtime Stories • 6:00pm • Wear your pajamas for bedtime stories. • All Ages • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677Mar 26 • “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Arts and Crafts • 4:30pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Each class the participant will create a piece of art they can be proud to show off or even give away as a gift! • 12+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931Mar 26 • “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Game Night • 6:00pm • Open to all persons with an intellectual disability. Play different games every week with prizes being awarded to the winners. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. • 10+ yrs. • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931Mar 28 - Apr 3 • 6th Annual NanoDays Bash • Children’s Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138Mar 28 • “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Bowling Team • 1:00pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Course includes 6 games with shoes, refreshments, team t-shirt and
team-building/socialization opportunities. Parents, guardians and caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. • 10+ yrs. • Free • Pearland Bowling Center • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931Mar 28 • Easter Egg Decorating • 4:30pm • 12+ yrs • Free • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300Mar 28 • “No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Basketball • 6:30pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Build fitness, coordination and teamwork. Open to all skill levels. Parents, guardians, caregivers must assist those with special needs to make this a rewarding experience. • 12+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931Mar 29 - 31 • Easter Weekend • Decorate Easter egg cookies, pictures with the Easter Bunny & our Bunny Hop egg hunt (kids 8 & under). • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880Mar 29 • Egg-Centrically Yours Art on the Farm • 9:00am & 2:00pm • Spring/Good Friday Egg Fun....Make a feather hat, decorate an egg basket, hold a baby chick, and hunt for REAL farm eggs. Limited openings so pre-registration is required. $15/child, accompanying adult free. • 3+ yrs • My Chicken Diaries • mychickendiaries.com • 281-756-0616Mar 30 • Easter Egg Hunt and Brunch • 9:00am • First United Methodist Church of Alvin • alvinmethodist.org • 281-331-3482Mar 30 • Easter Egg-stravaganza • 10:00am • Bring your Easter basket and join us for an egg-hunt, crafts, and other fun activities. • Friendswood United Methodist Church • friendswoodumc.com • 281-482-7535
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Log on to www.pearlandparent.com to submit your event or club information. Print Deadline 10th of month prior.Submit your club/event information to us by the 10th of the month before the event. Email [email protected] or fax to 281-480-3677.
Mar 30 • Easter Egg Dive • 1:00pm-3:00pm • Floating eggs will fill the pool and prizes will be given. Registration is limited for each age group. Kids must be toilet trained. No exceptions. • 3-10 yrs • Free/RCN members; $5/non-members • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931Mar 30 • Easter Egg Hunt • 2:00pm-4:00pm • San Luis Pass County Park • brazoria-county.com/parks/san_luis_pass • 979-233-6026Mar 30 • Egg Hunt • 5:30pm • St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church • standrewpearland.org • 281-485-3843Mar 31 • Easter SONrise Service • 7:30am • Non-denominational sunrise service. • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880Mar 31 • Easter in the Gardens • 1:00pm-3:00pm • 12 yrs & under • Free • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673
MONDAYRattle and Rhyme • 10:10am • 0-18 months • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
TUESDAYToddlertime • 10:10am • 3 yrs & under • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135Toddler Story Time • 10:30am • 18-36 months. • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677Preschool Story Time • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135Preschool Story Time • 11:00am • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580WEDNESDAYToddler Time • 10:10am • 3 yrs & under • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs. • Alvin Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs. • Manvel Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036Preschool Story Time • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135Baby & Toddler Story Time • 1:00pm • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580
THURSDAYPreschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-5 yrs. • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677
Toddler Time • 10:30am • Books, fingerplays, songs, and movement. • 3 yrs & under • Free • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036
Story Time • 11:30am • Free • Barnes & Noble Pearland, 11200 Broadway • barnesandnoble.com • 713-436-1561
FRIDAYToddler Time • 10:10am • 3 yrs & under • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
Preschool Story Time • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135
SATURDAYPearland Old Townsite Farmer’s Market • 8:00am • The 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. • Zychlinski Park • pearlandoldtownsitefarmersmarket.com
“No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Yoga • 10:00am • Learn the practice of restorative postures, how to stretch, mediation, and the effects of stress and attitude on symptoms and more. Please
RSVP to Sanita Stafford at 941-993-9568 or [email protected] before attending the class. • 13+ yrs • Free • Westside Event Center, 2150 Countryplace Parkway • pearlandparks.comHarborside Express Train Rides • 11:00am- 2:00pm • $4 with admission • Galveston Railroad Museum • 2602 Santa Fe Place • Galveston • galvestonrrmuseum.com • 409-765-5700Free Craft for Kids • 11:00am-3:00pm • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263Story Time • 11:30am • Free • Barnes & Noble Pearland, 11200 Broadway • barnesandnoble.com • 713-436-1561“No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Wheelchair Soccer/Basketball • 12:00pm • Open to all persons with physical disabilities who are independent in their wheelchairs. Athletes choose to play soccer or basketball. Come out and practice, play and socialize on one full court. No registration required. • 13+ yrs • Free • Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931Planet Kidz • 7:00pm • Live DJ, sports, games, food, prizes, inflatables and more. • 3rd-8th Grades • $10/person • Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd. • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931
Ongoing
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Amy Blake Academy of Dance
amyblakedance.com, 281-482-0600
Allegro Pearland Academy of Music
allegroacademypearland.com713-614-6679
Building Brainsbuildingbrains.biz, 713-335-3311
Chara Dancecharadance.com, 832-569-4065
Dance Expressionsdanceexpressions.net, 281-996-6000
Dance Productionsdanceproductions.biz, 281-412-3848
The Galloway Schoolthegallowayschool.org
281-338-9510
Hardball Baseball Academy
hardballacademy.com281-227-3225
Hidden Artartandmusiclessons.com
713-703-4338
i Kidsikidsinc.com, 713-665-5200
Jump n Junglejumpnjungle.com, 713-413-0700
Kids Backporchkidsbackporchproductions.org
281-412-5350
Kids R Kids Pearland1820 Pearland Pkwy.
281-412-4777 kidsrkidspearland.com
2430 Country Rd. 90 713-433-5437
krk13pearland.com
12015 Broadway St. 713-436-3688
krkshadowcreekranch.com
Lutheran Southlutheransouth.org, 281-464-8299
Mad Sciencemadscience.org/houston
713-663-7623
Pearland Music Studiopearlandmusicstudios.com
281-412-9333
Pearl Theaterpearl-theater.com713-340-2540
Pearland YMCAymcahouston.org, 281-485-6805
Pop Star Performerspopstarperformers.com
832-693-5040
Precision Dance Academydancepda.com281-412-5556
Primrose School of Pearland
primrosepearland.com713-436-4120
Primrose School of Pearland Parkwayprimrosepearlandpkwy.com
281-997-8855
Primrose School of West Pearland
primrosewestpearland.com713-436-0404
Soccer Totssoccertotshouston.com
713-429-5312
Texas A&M Sea Camptamug.edu/seacamp, 409-740-4525
The Little Gymtlgpearlandtx.com, 713-340-0042
The Therapy Spotthetherapyspot.com, 281-485-4818
Victory Campvictorycamp.com, 281-388-2267
Vic Coppinger YMCAymcahouston.org, 281-485-6805
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