Shake off the winter blues at Winterfest in Pearland – an annual outdoor festival featuring snow tubing, carnival attractions, food vendors, live entertainment, and all kinds of wintery fun. The family-friendly event is scheduled for Saturday, January 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium located at 4141 Bailey Road.

“Pearland is proud to offer this unique event to the community. It’s one of the largest events hosted by the City, boasting nearly ten thousand attendees each year,” said Nicole Bowen, Special Events Coordinator.

H-E-B Winter Zone, featuring more than 200,000 pounds of snow, is the perfect opportunity to play in the snow or children can experience the thrill of tubing down a snow hill. Other event attractions include the exotic petting zoo and pony rides, sponsored by Westside Veterinary Hospital, the Express Fit Zone sponsored by Express Rolls, carnival rides, Crocodile Encounter exhibit, activities, craft and food vendors plus much more. The University of Houston Clear Lake – Pearland Entertainment stage will feature live entertainment throughout the event.

Pre-sale tickets are available through January 29 at the Recreation Center & Natatorium. Tickets for children ages 3 to 16 are $10 and adults ages 16 and up are $4. Children 2 and under are free. Receive a $2 discount for each canned food donation. Donations benefit the Pearland Neighborhood Center. Discount available on advance purchase tickets only.

For more information on Winterfest, visit www.pearlandparks.com.  To learn more about events in Pearland and the surrounding area, go to www.visitpearland.com.