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The Fun-Time Calendar February 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.

Feb 1 - 28 • Remember Your First Car? Vintage Pedal Car Collection • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Feb 1 - 17 • “A Raisin in the Sun” • Performances: Fri & Sat 8pm, Buy One Get One Free Thurs. Feb. 14 at 7:30pm, Sun Matinees Feb. 3, 10, 17 at 3pm. • Pearland Theater • pearlandtheatreguild.com

Feb 1 - 10 • Mardi Gras Galveston • Check the website for the information on all the activities going on the first and second weekend in February. Numerous parades, live entertainment, 5K fun run and lots more. • Galveston • mardigrasgalveston.com

Feb 1 • Preschool Play Date • 10:00am • Preschoolers listen to a story, do a small craft and have a snack while Moms visit with each other and watch their little one play. Come and join the fun! Contact Sharon at sduff@second.org for more information. • Second Baptist Church South Campus • second.org/south • 713-365-6001

Feb 1 • Parents’ Survival Night • 6:30pm • Open to both The Little Gym members and non-members. Register online or call. $25/members,

$30/non-members • The Little Gym of Friendswood • tlgfriendswoodtx.com • 281-482-4242

Feb 2 • Lunar New Year Bash • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Feb 2 • 11th Annual Galloway Gallop Mardi Gras Fun Run • Run begins at 8 am with a certified 10K and 5K race, followed by a Kid K dash at 9 am. This run benefits The Galloway School. The entry fee is $20 for the 5K and 10K runs or $15 for the Kid K and includes a colorful Galloway Gallop fun run t-shirt and a race packet. After Jan 21 2013, fees increase to $25 and $20 respectively. • Kemah Boardwalk • thegallowayschool.org • 281-338-9510

Feb 2 • Free Hands-On Workshop • 9:00am • Build a Valentine card holder! • Free • At your local Home Depot • homedepot.com

Feb 2 • Kids Backporch Productions presents “A Little Princess” • 11:00am-11:30am • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Feb 2 • Monster Jam • 7:00pm • Monster Truck show. • Reliant Stadium • monsterjam.com

Feb 4, 11 & 25 • Rattle and Rhyme • 10:10am • 0-18 months • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Feb 4 • Baby Bounce • 10:30am • Songs, rhymes and a story. • 0-18 months • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Feb 5 • First Free Tuesday to the Houston Zoo • 2:00pm-6:00pm • houstonzoo.org • 713-533-6500

Feb 6 • Black History Month Movie • 2:30pm • Join us for a movie celebrating Black History Month. This film is rated PG. Please contact the library for the exact title. • Free • Parker Williams Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036

Feb 6 • Valentine’s Day Craft • 6:00pm • Come make Valentine’s! • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Feb 7 - 13 • Black History is American History • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Feb 7 - 10 • Sesame Street Live: “Can’t Stop

Singing” • Showtimes: Thurs 7pm, Fri 10:30am & 7pm, Sat 10:30, 2pm & 5:30pm and Sun 2pm & 5:30pm • Reliant Arena • reliantpark.com • 832-667-1400

Feb 7 • Valentine Craft • 4:00pm • Create a

Valentine for someone special. All materials are provided. • Free

• Parker Williams Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036

Feb 7 • Pajama Story Time • 7:00pm • Bedtime stories, juice and cookies provided. • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596

Feb 8 - 10 • “A Little Princess” • Showtimes: Fri & Sat 7pm, Sat 3:30pm and Sun 3:30pm • $6-$12 • Pearland Junior High South, 4719 Bailey Rd. • kidsbackporchproductions.org • 281-412-5350

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Feb 8 - 10 • Mardi Gras Celebration • Family-friendly event with live Zydeco music and fun for all! • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880

Feb 9 & 23 • Pearland Old Townsite Farmer’s Market • 8:00am • The 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. • Zychlinski Park, 2243 Grand Blvd • pearlandoldtownsitefarmersmarket.com

Feb 9 • Lowe’s Build and Grow • 10:00am • Wheel of Love • Free • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com

Feb 9 • Family Story Time • 10:45am • All Ages • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Feb 9 • Story Time-The Perfect Hug • 11:00am • Free • Barnes & Noble Pearland, 11200 Broadway • barnesandnoble.com • 713-436-1561

Feb 9 • Budweiser Clydesdales in Kemah • 4:00pm-7:00pm • Kemah Boardwalk • kemah.net

Feb 9 • Kidz Nite Out • 7:00pm • Night full of games, contests, crafts and all your favorite high energy entertainment. Dinner will be served to each registrant. *Kids must be potty-trained. No exceptions. Pull-ups are not considered potty-trained. Fee: $18/members; $24/ non-members • Age: 3 months-9 yrs • The Recreation Center & Natatorium • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900

Feb 10 • RCN All-Star Shootout • 1:00pm-6:00pm • Test your competitive skills at the All-Star Shootout! Players will compete against each other in three competitions. • 7-14 yrs • $15/residents, $22/

non-residents • The Recreation Center & Natatorium • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8915

Feb 11 & 25 • Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • Pearland Westside Library, 2150 Country Place Pkwy., Pearland • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600

Feb 11 • Love Bug Craft • 4:30pm-5:00pm • Let these cute little love bugs deliver your Valentine message this year. • 5-12 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Feb 12 • Para los Ninos Bilingual Story Time • 11:00am • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580

Feb 13 • Home School Day: Aquarium Pyramid Day • 10:00am-2:00pm • Join us for Moody Gardens Home School Days. Discover the amazing world of rainforests and oceans as you participate in programs and exciting, hands-on activities. • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673

Feb 13 • Teen Advisory Council • 7:00pm • Come help plan events. • 7th-12th Grades • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Feb 14 - 20 • National Engineers Week • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Feb 14 • Valentine Crafts • 3:30pm • 5+ yrs • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596

Feb 14 • Pajama Story Time • 4:30pm • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300

Feb 15 • Parent’s 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

Feb 16 • Youth Program • 11:00am-2:00pm • Doctor Who Roleplaying Game. Lunch included, bring a drink and snack to share. • 11-18 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Feb 18 • Sensory Friendly Event at the Children’s Museum • 10:00am-2:00pm • An opportunity for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders to explore the museum in their own way and in their own time! Doors will be closed to the general public. There will be no music. Sound reducing headphones will be available. Fresh Cafe will be closed so feel free to bring your own food. To register call 713-535-7238. • $5 • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org

Feb 18 • Preschool Music Time • 10:30am • Children will be introduced to foundation of music while having fun singing and dancing to their favorite songs. • 3 yrs. & up • Free • Westside Event Center, 2150 Country Place Parkway • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8900

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Feb 19 • Children’s Craft • 4:30pm • Pearland Westside Library, 2150 Country Place Pkwy., Pearland • bcls.lib.tx.us • 713-436-8600

Feb 21 - 27 • Sum It Up • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Feb 21 • Children’s Craft • 4:30pm • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300

Feb 21 • Teen T-shirt Bags • 6:00pm • Bring a t-shirt to make a bag. • 12+ yrs • Free • Manvel Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596

Feb 23 • Family Story Time • 10:45am • All Ages • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Feb 23 • Amelia Bedelia Birthday Party • 11:00am-1:00pm • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Feb 24 • Chosen!...it’s a girl thing • 12:30pm-5:30pm • An exciting opportunity for girls (grades 5-8) together with their moms or a special mentor in their lives to explore issues like self-esteem, media influence, Facebook, fashions and more! Visit hope-lutheran.org to learn more. Tickets available on iTickets.com $15 advance/$20 at the door • early bird $12 (by Jan. 25, 2013) • Hope Lutheran Church • 281-482-7943

Feb 25 - Mar 17 • Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo • Visit website for full concert line-up and schedule. • Reliant Park • rodeohouston.com • 832-667-1000

Feb 25 • Craft • 4:30pm-5:00pm • 5-12 yrs • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Feb 25 • Bedtime Stories • 6:00pm • Come in your pj’s and listen to bedtime stories. • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Feb 27 • Teen Duct Tape Art • 7:00pm • Come make something fun with Duct Tape. • 12-18 yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Feb 28 - Mar 8 • Seuss-ical Celebration • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Feb 28 • Teen Craft • 4:30pm • Alvin Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300

TUESDAYToddlertime • 10:10am • 3 & under • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Toddler Story Time • 10:30am • 18-36 months. • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Preschool Storytime • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Preschool Story Time • 11:00am • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580

“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 • 281-412-8931

“No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Game Night • 6:00pm • Open to all persons with an intellectual disability. Come join us for an hour long session. We will 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 • 281-412-8931

WEDNESDAYToddlertime • 10:10am • 3 & under • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs. • Alvin Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-388-4300

Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs. • Manvel Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-489-7596

Preschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Parker Williams Public Library • hcpl.net • 281-484-2036

Preschool Storytime • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

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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 calendar@katyparent.com or fax to 281-480-3677.

Baby & Toddler Story Time • 1:00pm • Free • Bracewell Neighborhood Library • hpl.lib.tx.us • 832-393-2580

THURSDAYPreschool Story Time • 10:30am • 3-6 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

“No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Bowling Team • 1:00pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Join the No Limits Bowling Team and make new friends, improve your game and enjoy the support of other participants! 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 • 281-412-8931

“No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Basketball • 6:30pm • Open to all persons with developmental disabilities. Have fun while building fitness, coordination and teamwork. Participants learn basic basketball skills of dribbling, passing, shooting, playing defense, etc. Open to all skill levels. Course includes a team t-shirt. 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 • 281-412-8931

FRIDAYToddlertime • 10:10am • 3 yrs & under • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Preschool Storytime • 10:45am • 3-6 yrs. • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

“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. All classes take place in the activity pool. 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 • 281-412-8931

Young Adult Program • 4:30pm-5:30pm • 11-18 yrs • Free • 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 • Class is offered by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In this class, you will learn Classical Hatha Yoga, mastery of breath, the practice of restorative postures, how to stretch, mediation, and the effects of stress and attitude on symptoms. Please RSVP to Sanita Stafford at 941-993-9568 or sanitafl@gmail.com before attending the class. • 13+ yrs • Free • Westside Event Center, 2150 Countryplace Parkway • pearlandparks.com • 281-412-8931

Harborside Express Train Rides • 11:00am- 2:00pm • $4 with admission • Galveston Railroad Museum • 2602 Santa Fe Place • Galveston • galvestonrrmuseum.com • 409-765-5700

Free Craft for Kids • 11:00am-3:00pm • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263

Vietnamese Story Time • 11:00am & 1:00pm • 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

“No Limits” Adaptive Recreation-Soccer/Basketball • 12:00pm • Open to all persons with physical disabilities who are independent in their wheelchairs. Athletes can determine whether to play wheelchair soccer or wheelchair 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 • 281-412-8931

Planet Kidz • 7:00pm • Parents! Plan your night out. Kids! Come and hang out with friends. 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

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