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Al Garza’s Premier Martial Artsalgarza.com

League City - 281-332-5425 Dickinson - 832-285-5177

Amy Blakes Academy of Danceamyblakedance.com, 281-482-0600

Bay Area Learning Centerbayarealearningcenter.com, 281-218-7650

Bay Area Racquet Clubbayarearacquetclub.com, 281-488-7026

Bay Area Theatre & Voice Academybatava.org, 281-554-5240

Bell’s Little Angelsbellslittleangels.net, 281-480-KIDS (5437)

Bright Years Child Learning Centerbright-years-daycare.com, 281-554-8900

Chara Christian Dance Academychardance.com, 832-569-4065

Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center of Mag Creek

childrenslighthouse-magcreek.com, 281-557-7700

Clear Lake Fencing ClubCLFC.org, 409-392-3287

Clear Lake Recreation Centerclcca.org, 281-488-0360

Dance Expressionsdanceexpressions.net, 281-996-6000

Dance GemzDanceGemz.com, 281-910-8709

Dance Productionsdanceproductions.biz, 281-412-3848

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Kemah Mazekemahmaze.com, 281-528-6293

Kennedy Dance Theatrekennedydance.com, 281-480-8441

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Kiddie Academykiddieacademy.com/leaguecity, 281-538-5437

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Kids Planet Eco Healthy Daycarekidsplanetdaycare.com, 281-334-6442

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Kidz World Academykidzworldacademy.tv, Clear Lake-281-280-8282

Houston- 713-363-2570

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Lighthouse Learning Academylighthouselearningacademy.com, 281-535-5353

Lobo Gymnasticslobogymnastics.com, 281-480-5626

Lutheran Southlutheransouth.org, 281-464-8299

Mad Sciencemadscience.org/houston, 713-663-7623

Main Event Entertainmentmaineventusa.net, 281-332-4500

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msjanets.com, League City- 281-538-5310Hughes Rd.- 281-484-2376, Scarsdale, 281-464-2366

On Stage Kidsonstagekids.com, 713-298-8708

Paint This Pour Thatpaintthispourthat.com, 832-864-2856

Pearland Music Studiopearlandmusicstudios.com, 281-412-9333

Pop Star Performerspopstarperformers.com, 832-693-5040

Premier Dance Academypremierdanceacademy.net, 281-488-1151

Preschool Learning Academy281-333-3292

Primrose SchoolsPearland 713-436-4120, W Pearland 713-436-0404 Pearland pkwy 281-997-8855, primroseschools.com

Clear Lake OPENING SUMMER 2013!

Royal Academy of Fine Arts rafadance.com, 281-480-1466

School Of Rockschoolofrock.com, 281-21U-Rock

Soccer Totssoccertotshouston.com, 713-429-5312

South Shore Montessorisouthshoremontessori.com, 281-334-7345

Space Center Houstonspacecenter.org/daycamps, 281-283-4755

Space City Futbol ClubSpacecityfc.org, 281-724-9915

St Thomas Apostle Episcopal Churchstesnb.org, 281-333-1340

Summer’s Swim Academysummers-swim.com, 281-332-7946

Texas A & M Sea Camptamug.edu/seacamp, 409-740-4525

Texas Football Universitytxfootballu.com, 281-724-1971

The Galloway Schoolthegallowayschool.org, 281-338-9510

The Little Gymthelittlegym.com

Friendswood 281-482-4242 , Pearland 713-340-0042

The Purple Box Theatrethepurpleboxtheatre.com, 818-642-4665

The Reading Labthereadinglab.net, 281-480-READ(7323)

The Sugar & Spice Ranch Camptexashorsecamps.com, 830-460-8487

Transforme / Fit Camp for Kidsbodybyfrancesbootcamp.com, 281-642-4501

University Baptist Churchubc.org, 281-488-8517

Upstage Artsupstagearts.com, 832-797-4209

Victory Campvictorycamp.com, 281-388-2267

West Bay Common Schooloneroomschoolhouse.org, 281-554-2994

YMCAymcahouston.org

EA Smith Family- 281-486-9622Perry Family- 281-338-9622


The Fun-Time Calendar April 2013Parents: 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.

Apr 1 & 15 • Baby Bounce • 10:30am • 0-18 months • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Apr 1 • Preschoolers at Play-In the Ocean, In the Sea • 10:15am • Lisa Jastram from Oasis for Children presents an interactive program of puppets and music. • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111

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

Apr 3 • Mommy Mingle • 10:00am-12:00pm • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Apr 3 • Spring Craft • 6:00pm • 5-9 yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Apr 4 - 28 • Prelude to a Kiss • No performance April 5th. Showtimes: Thurs-Sat 8pm and Sun 2:30pm • College of the Mainland Community Theatre • com.edu/community-theatre

Apr 4 - 13 • Thoroughly Modern Millie • Showtimes: Thurs-Sat 8pm • Miller Outdoor Theatre • milleroutdoortheatre.com

Apr 4 - 10 • April Showers Celebration • Explore the phenomena of rain. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Apr 4 • Aesop’s Dinosaur Fable • Showtimes: 10am & Noon • 4 yrs-2nd Grade • The Grand 1894 Opera House • thegrand.com • 800-821-1894

Apr 4 • Crazy Thursdays-Build It with Lego • 4:30pm • Show off your Lego building skills. Lego materials are supplied by the library. • 4th-5th Grades • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111

Apr 5 - 21 • The Importance of Being Earnest • A Trivial Comedy for Serious People by Oscar Wilde. Showtimes: Fri & Sat 8pm and Sun 2:30pm • $14/adults, $12/students & seniors • Clear Creek Community Theatre, 18091 Upper Bay Rd., Nassau Bay • clearcreekcountrytheatre.org • 281-335-5228

Apr 5 & 19 • MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Meeting • 10:00am-12:00pm • Whether you are a new mom or a mom of a preschool age child, you are invited to join us as we learn how to be bold, loving and sensible mothers. This active group of moms

gets together for meeting, play dates, coffee nights, ladies nights out, and book club. • Gateway Community Church-Life Center • gateway-community.org/mops • 402-321-1762

Apr 5 • Life Size Clue-Hunger Games Edition • 5:45pm • Teens will play the game and enjoy snacks. This program takes place after the library is closed. Only teens in 6th-12th grade will be permitted to remain in the library. Teens should arrange for a ride to pick them up at 7:30pm. • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111

Apr 5 • 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

Apr 6 • Movie Nite on the Strand showing The Help • Movies begin just after dusk at Saengerfest Park, 2302 Strand. Moviegoers are encouraged to stop for a bite to eat at a wide variety

of downtown restaurants before setting up a blanket or chair for a free movie under the stars • Saengerfest Park, 23rd & Strand, Galveston • galveston.com • 409-621-2253

Apr 6 • Free Hands-On Workshop • 9:00am • Build

a Bird Feeder! • Free • At your local Home Depot • homedepot.com

Apr 6 • Armand Bayou Montessori School Annual Spring

Festival • 9:00am • Bring the kids to play on

a Moonwalk, the Tumblebus and a train ride. Interactive games,

delectable food, a silent auction and live music. Funds earned at the event are to further enhance their already beautiful classrooms • $0.50 a ticket • Armand Bayou Montessori School • armandbayouschool.com • 281-480-1648

Apr 6 • 18th Annual Grand Kids Festival • 10:00am-5:00pm • A day fi lled with music, food, and fun! • $3/adults; $2/children; Free/4 yrs & under • Historic Downtown Galveston on Post Offi ce St. from 20th to 23rd St. • thegrand.com • 800-821-1894

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The Fun-Time Calendar Cont’d April 2013

Apr 6 • Family Fun Day • 10:00am-2:00pm • Everyone welcome! Games, moon walks, crafts, food, raffl es and silent auction. All money raised goes to support Clear Lake City Elementary School. • Clear Lake City Elementary School • 281-284-4200

Apr 6 • Family Story Time • 10:45am • All Ages • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Apr 6 • Free Crafts for Kids-My Favorite Animal Picture • 11:00am-3:00pm • Children use super fun rainbow paper, rubbing plates and collage materials to make and frame a picture of their favorite animal. • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263

Apr 8 • Preschoolers at Play-Science for Little Explorers • 10:15am • Discovering Weights and Measurements. Come explore what is bigger and smaller, longer and shorter, and more. • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111

Apr 8 • Craft • 4:30pm • 5-12 yrs. • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Apr 10 • Monthly Movie • 4:30pm • Free • Evelyn Meador Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142

Apr 11 • Retro Gaming • 4:00pm • Teens play board and card games, eat snacks, and win prizes! • Free • Dickinson Public Library • dickinsonpubliclibrary.org • 281-534-3812

Apr 11 • Crazy Thursdays-Paper Lanterns • 4:30pm • Create your own paper lanterns. • 4th-5th Grades • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111

Apr 12 - 21 • The Wizard of Oz • Fri 4/12 7pm, Sat 4/13 3pm & 7pm, Sun 4/14 3pm, Sat 4/20 3pm & 7pm, Sun 4/21 3pm • Pearl Theater • pearlandtheatreguild.com • 713-340-2540

Apr 12 - 14 • Texas Woodworkers Show • Pasadena Convention Center • ci.pasadena.tx.us

Apr 12 - 14 • Seussical • Showtimes: Fri 7:30pm, Sat 2pm & 7:30pm and Sun 2pm • University of Houston-Clear Lake, Bayou Theatre • bahbt.org • 281-480-1617

Apr 12 & 26 • Mommy & Me Outdoor Experience-Insects • 9:30am • Join our fun class for toddler and parent activities based on a monthly theme. Reserve a place to stroll or walk with your children as guides lead hikes in various parts of the Nature Center, make a nature craft and play a game. Classes are by reservation only. The cost for one

adult and one child is $8. Call 281-474-2551x10 to reserve your place with the group. • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org

Apr 12 & 26 • Parent’s Night Out • 6:30pm • Price includes: Jump time, pizza, drinks, fun activities & childcare! Fee: $20 for fi rst child/$18 per sibling • JumpNJungle Webster • jumpnjungle.com • 281-557-0700

Apr 13 - 14 • Crawfi sh & Zydeco Festival • Fresh-boiled crawfi sh and great Zydeco music all weekend. • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880

Apr 13 • Pyramid Kids Camp: Primate Palooza • 9:00am • Reservations and prepayment are required for all programs. Please make reservations at least two weeks in advance. For additional information or to register, please call 409-683-4325 or e-mail us at [email protected]. Non-member: $20.00/camper (includes adult, Member: $17.00/camper (includes adult) • 3-4 yrs • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com

Apr 13 • Lowes Build and Grow Clinic • 10:00am-11:00am • The Croods: Planter • Free • At your local Lowes Store • buildandgrow.com

Apr 13 • Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum Family Day • 10:00am-3:00pm • Shrinking Sediments: Simulate the mechanical and chemical weathering processes of rock sediments by using your mouth as a stream of water and Tic Tacs. • Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig & Museum • oceanstaroec.com • 409-766-7827

Apr 13 • 77th Annual Scout Fair 2013 • 10:00am-3:00pm • Promises to be a smorgasbord of education, service ideas, fun activities, and much more! And, yes, there will really be turtles, wolves, Ecobots, owls, celebrity judges, Native American dancers, jazz musicians, and much more! • Free admission/$10 parking • Reliant Arena • samhoustonbsa.org

Apr 13 • Mossman Elementary Village Country Fair • 11:00am-3:00pm • Mossman Elementary will be holding their 2013 Carnival- “The Village Country Fair”. Mark your calendar to attend this fun fi lled family afternoon of food, games & prizes. We will have many infl atable rides, such as a water hamster ball, bull ride, small jumpy house for our little tykes and a ever popular dunking booth. There will also be good food, vendors, sponsor demonstrations, a silent auction, a cake walk and much more. There is no fee for entry but tickets will need to be

purchased for food, rides & games. • Free entry, must purchase tickets for rides • Mossman Elementary PTA • mossmanpta.com/carnival.html • 281-284-4000

Apr 13 • Free Crafts for Kids-Crafty Clothespin Magnets • 11:00am-3:00pm • Kids transform clothespins into cute, crawly critters and then stick them to any magnetic surface! • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263

Apr 13 • A Fairy Tale Life • 1:30pm • The story of Hans Christian Anderson presented by Kids Backporch Productions. • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Apr 14 • Just For FUN • 2:30pm • Julian Franklin presents his magic and puppet show. • All Ages • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111

Apr 15 • Preschoolers at Play-Built It • 10:15am • Build with Lego, Krinkles, and more. • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111

Apr 15 • Bricks 4 Kidz “Solar Panels” • 4:30pm • Free • Freeman Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906

Apr 16 • Teens Read • 4:00pm • Share about what you are reading, watching, listening to, or playing. • Free • Dickinson Public Library • dickinsonpubliclibrary.org • 281-534-3812

Apr 17 - 21 • Disney On Ice Rockin’ Ever After • Come see Ariel, Belle, Rapunzel and the gang from Brave at Reliant. Buy tickets at Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster retail locations or the Reliant Stadium Box Offi ce. • Ticket prices start at $16 • Reliant Stadium • ticketmaster.com • 800-745-3000

Apr 17 • Teen Advisory Board • 7:30pm • Help plan programs, assist with special programs and events at the library and more. • Teens • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111

Apr 18 • Crazy Thursdays-Fun and Games • 4:30pm • Play fun games and win prizes! • 4th-5th Grades • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111

Apr 19 • Clear Lake Symphony Final Season Concert • Wagner-Siegfried’s Funeral March Rimsky-Korsakov-Capriccio Espangnol Shostakovich-Symphony No.9 • Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 18220 Upper Bay Rd • clearlakesymphony.org

Apr 19 • Jonah’s Druthers Musical • 7:00pm • A whale of a tale from the Good Book. • First Baptist Church Pasadena • fbp.org • 281-991-1232



Apr 19 • Prairie Wildfl ower Tour • 7:30pm • From the elevated view of a hayride, we will explore the sights of the transforming landscape. Your guides will interpret the prairie’s beauty, wildlife and ecology. Ages 6-adult Adults: $8 Children: $6 Discounts to members. Advance reservations required. • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551

Apr 20 - May 18 • Charlotte’s Web • Showtimes: Saturdays 1pm & 4pm • $12-$16 • Main Street Theater, • mainstreettheater.com • 713-524-9196 X104

Apr 20 • Merging Forces Concert • The concert benefi ts the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Performances are 4pm & 6pm. • San Jacinto South Campus on Beamer Rd • amyblakedance.com • 281-482-0600

Apr 20 • Dinosaurs! • The Symphony’s gonna bring you all the way back to pre-historic times. Join us as we explore dinosaurs, fossils and more. Showtimes 10am & 11:30am • $24 • Jones Hall • houstonsymphony.org • 713-224-7575

Apr 20 • Earth Day at Moody Gardens • Celebrate Earth Day as you explore the Rainforest Pyramid, Aquarium Pyramid and other attractions that Moody Gardens has to offer. • Moody Gardens Galveston • moodygardens.com • 800-582-4673

Apr 20 • Party on the Pier featuring Kevin Anthony & G Town • Mitchell Historic Properties is proud to unite with Pier 21 restaurants and attractions to present Party on the Pier. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month, Pier 21 will quake with live music and free, family

friendly entertainment for visitors and restaurant guests. Galveston’s newest live music will include performances by some of Austin’s hottest bands from March through October. • Pier 21

Apr 20 • Earth Day Extravaganza • Celebrate Mother Earth with hand-on activities, special guests and free tree seedlings during Earth Day. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Apr 20 • Right At Home Moms Mega Sale for Babies, Children and More • 7:30am • The Right at Home Mom’s Ministry at University Baptist Church is hosting a Mega Sale for gently-used baby, children and household items. This will be an indoor sale and will be held regardless of the weather. Come shop for clothing, equipment, specialty items and more! For information about the sale or renting a booth, please contact [email protected] or call 281-507-4488 (Jill). All proceeds from the sale go to University Baptist Church to offset the cost of the Right at Home ministry • University Baptist Church • ubc.org • 281-488-8517

Apr 20 • League City Intermediate Orchestra CAR WASH & RAFFLE • 9:00am • Got dirt? Come help support the LCI Orchestra students & get your car washed!! Donations are $5.00 per car. We will also be raffl ing 8 themed baskets that include a TEXANS Sports basket for $2.00 per ticket! • Advanced Auto Parts Parking Lot • lcisorchestra.weebly.com

Apr 20 • 9th Annual F.I.G. Festival & Car Show • 9:00am • Stevenson Park • ci.friendswood.tx.us

Apr 20 • 2013 San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment • 10:00am-6:00pm • Full day of music, entertainment, food, games and fun set

amidst living history. • San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site • sanjacinto-museum.org • 281-479-2421

Apr 20 • 6th Year Anniversary Open House • 10:00am-2:00pm • Food, fun, music and door prizes. Come meet the staff of Rite of Passage and see what they have to offer. • Rite of Passage • pearlandbirthcenter.com • 281-485-2886

Apr 20 • Family Story Time • 10:45am • All Ages • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Apr 20 • Free Crafts for Kids-Earth Day Binoculars • 11:00am-3:00pm • This Earth Day, kids get an up-close look at nature with pretend binoculars they make and decorate themselves! • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263

Apr 20 • Tea and Etiquette with Ms. Goodilia Manners • 1:00pm-3:00pm • It’s a tea party and what better way to learn table etiquette than with Ms. Goodilia Manners! She is quirky, funny, and over-the-top but she knows her stuff when it comes to party etiquette and teaching the younger ones in a most fun way! A special Mother-Daughter event. • $19.95 adult, $15.95 children • Laura’s Cafe • inthemomentprod.com • 281-309-6509

Apr 20 • Parent’s Night Out • 6:00pm • Enjoy great fun, pizza, and a movie at a price just right for parents. Pre-registration: $20/fi rst child; $15/siblings; Drop-ins welcome: $25/fi rst child; $20/siblings. • AcroSports • acrosports.com • 281-332-4496



Apr 20 • Owl Prowl/Night Hike • 6:30pm • 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 fl ashlight! Advance reservations required 281-474-2551x10. • 6 yrs & up • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org

Apr 21 • Third Sundays in Nature-Free Admission • 12:00pm-4:00pm • Admission is free, sponsored by Dow Chemical Company of Deer Park. Hike the trails with a trained naturalist interpreter. View live reptiles, re-live the 1895 cultural history of our area by visiting the Hanson House on the Martyn Farm site. • Free • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551

Apr 22 • Preschoolers at Play-Fit ‘n’ Fun • 10:15am • This program has a lot of movement and a little dance. • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111

Apr 22 • Sensory Friendly Event at the Children’s Museum • 4:00pm-8:00pm • 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. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org

Apr 22 • Craft • 4:30pm • 5-12 yrs. • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Apr 24 • Monthly Craft! • 4:30pm • Free • Evelyn Meador Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142Apr 24 • Teen Poster Making • 7:00pm • Come help make posters for the summer reading program. • 7-12 yrs • Free • Pearland Branch Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677Apr 25 • Teens Travel Around the World • 4:00pm • Teens will travel to Guatemala through historical fi ction, decorate a frame using Aztec & Maya glyphs, and try some traditional Central American snacks. • Free • Dickinson Public Library • dickinsonpubliclibrary.org • 281-534-3812Apr 25 • Crazy Thursdays-Webkinz Club • 4:30pm • Bring your favorite Webkinz or stuffed animal. • 4th-5th Grades • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111Apr 27 - 28 • The Bay Area Houston Fine Arts Festival • 10:00am-5:00pm • This celebration will support artists and their works and bring a culturally enriching event to the Bay Area Houston Community. • Nassau Bay Hilton • taaccl.orgApr 27 • 57th Annual Sylvan Beach Festival • Gates open at 9am. Parade begins at 10am. Admission is $5 from 9am-5pm and $10 after 5pm, $2 seniors, and free for children 10 and under accompanied by an adult. • Sylvan Beach Park on Galveston Bay • laportechamber.org • 281-471-1123Apr 27 • Get Fit Jog • Pasadena Convention Center & Fairgrounds • ci.pasadena.tx.usApr 27 • Healthy Kids Day • 10:00am-1:00pm • Kids group exercise classes, arts and crafts, vision screenings, and so much more! • All Ages • Free • EA Smith Family YMCA • ymcahouston.org and Perry Family YMCA • ymcahouston.org

Apr 27 • Free Crafts for Kids-Make-A-Face Puppet • 11:00am-3:00pm • Kids use fun collage materials to make play-ready puppets with super-expressive faces! • Lakeshore Learning • lakeshorelearning.com • 281-461-6263

Apr 27 • Kennedy Dance Theatre presents an “Enchanted Evening” • 6:00pm-8:00pm • Experience an enchanting evening of whimsical ballet variations performed by KDT’s Ballet Jete’ Company and Vaganova Ballet Department. All aspiring ballerinas are invited onstage to be crowned a princess! Partial proceeds benefi ting Texas Children’s Hospital. • All ages • $15 • University of Houston Clear Lake, Bayou Theatre • kennedydance.com • 281-480-8441

Apr 27 • Lunar and Planetary Institute’s Sky Fest 2013 • 7:30pm-9:30pm • The event focuses on space science topics using parent-driven activities aimed towards middle school students and night-sky viewing through telescopes. • Lunar and Planetary Institute, 3600 Bay Area Blvd • lpi.usra.edu • 281-486-2106

Apr 28 • 11th Annual Day of the Child • Celebrate children and bilingual literacy. • Childrens Museum of Houston • cmhouston.org • 713-522-1138

Apr 28 • March for Babies • 8:00am • The money you raise supports programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. And it funds research to fi nd answers to the problems that threaten our babies. • University of Houston • marchforbabies.org • 713-623-2020

Apr 29 • Preschoolers at Play-Art on a Cart • 10:15am • Trees are Terrifi c...Celebrate trees by making a tree collage. • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111



Apr 30 • Early Literacy Begins with You • 11:30am • The Library is offering fi ve mini classes beginning Jan. 30th, Every Child Ready to Read, following selected story times to teach parents and care givers activities to do at home which will help prepare children for reading and learning. While parents are learning, the children will be allowed to play with library toys and blocks. • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111

Apr 30 • Secret Keeper Girl LIVE: the Pajama Party Tour • 6:30pm-8:45pm • This special MOTHER-DAUGHTER event helps girls see their worth to God and hear what He has to say about true beauty. A night full of great biblical truth about real modesty along with a ton of pajama party fun! YES - you can wear your PJs to the Pajama Party. Geared for ages 8-13. • 8-13 • $15 before April 29 / $20 on April 30 • Friendswood United Methodist Church • friendswoodumc.com • 281-482-7535

Open Play • 10am-2pm • Every Tuesday thru Friday Jump N Jungle is the place to take the kids. Don’t forget socks, you have to wear them to play • JumpNJungle Webster • jumpnjungle.com • 281-557-0700

SUNDAY

Farm Life Demonstration • 1:00pm- 4:00pm • Observe life as it was at the Martyn farm. Demonstrates activities common to daily life on a 19th-century farm

in southeast Texas. • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551

Natural History Demonstration • 1:00pm- 4:00pm • Learn about the animals of Armand Bayou and the habitats they live in. • abnc.org • 281-474-2551

MONDAYPreschool Story Time • 10:00am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Dickinson Public Library • dickinsonpubliclibrary.org • 281-534-3812

Rattle and Rhyme Story Time • 10:10am • 0-18 months • Free • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Toddler Time • 11:15am • 18-36 month olds. Free required tickets passed out 30 minutes prior • Free • Freeman Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906

TUESDAYToddlin’ Time • 10:00am • A story time/song time that is Christ centered for children. Guests and members are always welcome. • 0-PreK • Free • Gloria Dei Lutheran Church • gdlc.org • 281-333-4535

Toddler Time • 10:10am • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Toddler Story Time • 10:15am 11:00am • Free tickets will be passed out 15 minutes before each story time. • 0-2 yrs • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111

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

Preschool Story Time • 10:30am •3-6 yrs • Evelyn Meador Library • 2400 North Meyer Road • Seabrook • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142

Toddler Time • 10:15am & 11:15am • 18-36 month olds. Free required tickets passed out 30 minutes prior • Free • Freeman Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906

Preschool Story Time • 10:45am • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Preschool Story Time • 1:30pm • Free • 3-5 yrs. Free required tickets passed out 30 minutes prior • Freeman Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906

Bereavement Support Groups-Dickinson Group • 4:00pm • Open to anyone in the community who has had a death, regardless of whether their loved one was on hospice service. Our group is offered free of charge, but as space is limited, advance registration is required. For more information, please call Rebecca Deaton at 800-545-8738. • First United Methodist Church

EV “Magic the Gathering” Club • 4:00pm • Open to all fans of the Magic the Gathering Card game! • Teens • Free • Evelyn Meador Branch Library • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142

Family Night • 5:30pm • Chick-fi l-A League City Town Square • cfarestaurant.com/leaguecitytownecenter • 281-337-1898

Bereavement Support Groups-Clear Lake Group • 6:00pm • Open to anyone in the community who has had a death, regardless of whether their loved one was on hospice service. Our group is offered free of charge, but as space is limited, advance registration is required. For more information, please call Rebecca Deaton at 800-545-8738. • Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 18220 Upper Bay Rd

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Log on to www.spacecityparent.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.

Pajama Story Time • 6:30pm • Wear your “jammies!” • 3-6 yrs • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111

WEDNESDAYPreschool Story Time • 10:00am • 3-6 yrs • Free • Dickinson Public Library • dickinsonpubliclibrary.org • 281-534-3812

Toddler Time • 10:10am • 0-3 yrs • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Book Babies • 10:15am & 11:15am • 0-18 months Free required tickets passed out 15 minutes prior • Freeman Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906

Preschool Story Time • 10:15am & 11:00am • Free tickets will be passed out 15 minutes before each story time. • 3-5 yrs • Free • Helen Hall Library • leaguecitylibrary.org • 281-554-1111

Babies Time • 10:15am • Evelyn Meador Library • 2400 North Meyer Road • Seabrook • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142

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

Toddler Time • 11:00am • Evelyn Meador Library • 2400 North Meyer Road • Seabrook • hcpl.net • 281-474-9142

Story Time • 11:00am • age 2 and up • Barnes & Noble Baybrook • bn.com • 281-554-8224

Preschool Story Time • 1:30pm • 3-5 yrs. Free required tickets passed out 30 minutes prior • Freeman Library • hcpl.net • 281-488-1906

THURSDAYPreschool Story Time • 10:30am • Pearland Library • bcls.lib.tx.us • 281-652-1677

Mommy & Me Yoga • 10:45am-12:00pm • A combination of yoga for Mom, “yoga” for baby (movement, tummy time, basic massage, play, etc.) and bonding between the two. No experience is necessary. $45 for 4 weeks, 1 class per week. • Sundance Yoga Studio Friendswood • sundanceyoga.com • 281-482-9642

Family Night • 5:00pm- 8:00pm • Every Thursday evening Jump N Jungle is the place to take the kids. Don’t forget socks, you have to wear them to play • JumpNJungle Webster • jumpnjungle.com • 281-557-0700

Free Family Nights at The Children’s Museum • 5-8pm • cmhouston.org

FRIDAYToddler Time • 10:10am • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Preschool Story Time • 10:45am • Friendswood Public Library • friendswood.lib.tx.us • 281-482-7135

Crawfi sh Fridays • Hot boiled crawfi sh and rockin’ Zydeco every Friday night. • Kemah Boardwalk • kemahboardwalk.com • 281-334-9880

SATURDAYBreakfast on the Bayou • 8:00am • Ages 5-adults, children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the boat launch in Bay Area Park • Tickets start at $20, RSVP required • Armand Bayou Nature Center, Bay Area Blvd., Clear Lake City • abnc.org • 281-474-2551

Saturday Children’s Story Time • 11:00am • Barnes and Nobles - Pasadena • bn.com • 281-999-8011

Story Time • 11:00am • Barnes & Noble Baybrook • bn.com • 281-554-8224

Train Rides • 11:00am- 2:00pm • Every Saturday head down to the island , ride the train and take a tour of the museum and learn all about the trains that used to carry everyone from the mainland to the island and back • Galveston Railroad Museum • 2602 Santa Fe Place • galvestonrrmuseum.com • 409-765-5700

Sunset Cruise on the Bayou • Depart from the boat launch in Bay Area Park. Maximum 12 people. RSVP • 5-adults, children must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations required • Armand Bayou Nature Center • abnc.org • 281-474-2551


A Pinch of Wonderfulapinchofwonderful.com

713-240-1227

ABC “Fun For All” Eventsabcfunforallevents.com

281-286-5477

Acrofit Gymnasticsacrofi tgymnastics.com

281-535-2244

Acrosports Gymnasticsacrosports.com281-332-4496

Alejandro and Happy the Clownhappytheclown4u.com, 713-921-2615

Al Garza’s Premier Martial Artsalgarza.com

League City 281-332-5425Dickinson 832-285-5177

Amy Blake’s Academy of Danceamyblakedance.com, 281-482-0600

Angie’s Cake

angiescake.com, 832-268-2253

Bay Area Moonwalksbamoonwalk.com, 281-841-5232

Bricks 4 Kidzbricks4kidz.com, 281-317-7235

Bright Years ChildLearning Center

bright-years-daycare.com281-554-8900

Chara Christian Dance Academycharadance.com, 832-569-4065

Chick Fil AChick-Fil-A.com

Children’s Museum of Houstoncmhouston.org713-535-7238

Dance Gemzdancegemz.com, 281-979-7604

Elite Dance Academyelitedancing.com281-554-5200

Enchanted Celebrationsenchantedcelebrationshouston.com

713-570-6917

Fun City Skatefuncitysk8.com281-332-4211

Fun Max Jump-Infunmaxjumpin.com

281-482-5867

Galveston Railroad Museumgalvestonrrmuseum.com

409-765-5700

Gatherings Party Boutiquegatheringsparty.com

281-334-6509

Gatti’s Pizzagattispizza.com, 281-480-4800

Harmony Music StudioKindermusik, 713-306-4023

Hopper Moonwalkhoppermoonwalks.net

281-455-6372

Houston Fire Museumhoustonfi remuseum.org

713-524-2526

I Kidsikidsinc.com, 713-665-5200

In the Moment Productionsinthemomentprod.com

281-309-6509

iT’Z Family Food & Funitzusa.com, 281-998-242

Jump N Junglejumpnjungle.com

Webster- 281-557-0700 Pearland- 713-413-0700

Leave It To Us Party Bagsleavit2us.com, 713-297-1396

Lighthouse Mazekemahmaze.com, 281-538-6293

Main Event Entertainmentmaineventusa.net, 281-332-4500

My Castle Partymycastleparty.com

832-488-7746

On Deck281-535-2244

Paint This Pour Thatpaintthispourthat.com

832-864-2856

Popstar Performerspopstarperformers.com

832-693-5040

Premier Dance Academypremierdanceacademy.net

281-488-1151

Putt Putt Funhouseputtputtfunhouse.com

281-333-0579

Savannah Cafe & Bakerysavannahcafeandbakery.com

281-218--6744

Schlitterbahnschlitterbahn.com

Sing And Play Fine Arts Studiosingandplayfi nearts.com

281-997-7271

Summer’s Swim Academysummers-swim.com

281-332-7946

The Little Gymtlgfriendswoodtx.com

tlgpearlandtx.com281-482-4242, 713-340-0042

The Purple Box Theaterthepurpleboxtheater.com

818-642-4665

Victory Campvictorycamp.com, 281-338-2267

White Tiger TaeKwonDotxwhitetigertkd.com

281-338-9900

Xplosive Indoor Paintballxplosivepaintball.com

832-543-3479

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