The Woodlands Children's Museum

Tanabata Celebration
2020-11-02 10:30 - 13:30, 2020-11-01 10:30 - 13:30, 2020-10-31 10:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Tuesday July 9th at 10:30am, Noon and 1:30pm. Enjoy hands on activities and Japanese Dance performances.
Tanabata, (Evening of the Seventh) or the Star Festival, is held on the evening of July 7. The festival traces its origins to a mythological legend that the Cowherd Star (Altair) and Weaver Star (Vega), lovers separated by the Milky Way, are allowed to meet just once a year – on the seventh day of the seventh month.
Children and adults write their wishes on narrow strips of colored paper and hang them, along with other paper ornaments, on bamboo branches placed in the backyards or entrances of their homes and then hope their wishes come true.

Drop and Shop Workshop
2020-11-02 09:00 - 13:00, 2020-11-01 09:00 - 13:00, 2020-10-31 09:00 - 13:00
Scheduled just in time to help parents squeeze in some last-minute shopping and wrapping, Drop and Shop Workshop gives children a chance to make a few holiday preparations of their own. Participants create and embellish works of art that they can give as gifts while snacking on milk and cookies. Perfect for children ages 4 to 8. Space is limited, Pre-registration is advised. Call today 281-465-0955. Learn more here

Mrs. Claus’ 🤶 Gingerbread House Workshop
2020-11-02 08:00 - 17:00
Mrs. Claus’ Gingerbread House Workshop 🤶
Wednesday, December 16th Saturday, December 19th
$5 in addition to admission.

Skeeter the Clown Variety Shows
2020-11-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-11-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-31 08:00 - 17:00
Skeeter puts on an entertaining variety show with plenty of laughs and some magic sprinkled in. Skeeter is known for enchanting young audiences with his infectious humor, magic and music.
Friday December 28th
10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm

Boogie Bash 11am & Noon
2020-11-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-11-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-10-31 08:00 - 17:00
Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Play – In observance of Nickelodeon’s annual event that encourages children to turn off the screens and “get up, get out, and go play,” today’s TWO Boogie Bash sessions feature some fun musical activities that encourage boys and girls to be active and healthy. We will be playing musical hula hoops, a spoon/egg relay, and bean bag games.
Available for young toddlers and children up to 5 years old, Boogie Bash provides children with a preliminary introduction to the space around them, encourages cooperation, promotes social interaction, develops a sense of rhythm, strengthens listening skills and enhances language development. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.
Supporting our Initiative Playing for Keeps.

Temporarily Closed
2020-11-02

Shadow Puppet Theatre-🕊️ ❤✌️ 🌍The Peace Book 11am and 2:30pm
2020-11-01 14:30 - 17:00, 2020-10-31 14:30 - 17:00, 2020-10-30 14:30 - 17:00
Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, September 10th at 11am and 2:30pm presents 🕊️ ❤✌️ 🌍 “The Peace Book“, by Todd Parr. Children learn the importance of friendship, caring, and acceptance of others through this child-friendly message of peace and hope.
Shadow Puppet Theatre is an introduction to storytelling elements which allows our readers and audience to interact directly with each other, children of all ages are enchanted with the animated shadows. #BookReading #StoryTime #ChildrensBook #Educate #Empower #Excite

Le Theatre de Marionette 🤡👽🤠 Silly Strings Puppet Shows
2020-11-01 11:00 - 13:00, 2020-10-31 11:00 - 13:00, 2020-10-30 11:00 - 13:00
Le Theatre de Marionette Silly Strings 30 minute puppet shows at 11am and 1pm.

This talented musical variety show features several entertaining and unique trick marionettes including clowns, roller skaters, jugglers, dancing skeletons, teddy bears, Michael Jackson and even Elvis.

Thanks to Texas Commission on the Arts for awarding us a grant for this amazing show.

The Chikawa Aztec Dancers 3 performances
2020-11-01 11:00 - 13:00, 2020-10-31 11:00 - 13:00, 2020-10-30 11:00 - 13:00
The Chikawa Aztec Dancers Tuesday, November 26th 11:15am, Noon, and 1:00pm. Join us as we recognize Native American Heritage Month with special dance performances that represent the Aztec culture.

Recorded Shadow Puppet Theatre-Happy Birthday, Moon
2020-11-01 11:00, 2020-10-31 11:00
Recorded Shadow Puppet Theatre July 9th at 11am, presents 🌝🎉🌝🎈🌝🎂 “Happy Birthday, Moon” by Frank Asch. In this classic sweet story, a young bear tries to find a present for the moon, with whom he shares a birthday! His dilemma is figuring out the perfect gift for the moon.
Click here on Thursday, July 9th at 11am to watch or view on Facebook, our webpage http://bit.ly/MissJanReadings or our YouTube channel, bit.ly/RecordedReadings
Shadow Puppet Theatre is an introduction to storytelling elements which allows our readers and audience to interact directly with each other, children of all ages are enchanted with the animated shadows.

Monty The Magician
2020-11-01 11:00, 2020-10-31 11:00
Monty The Magician Tuesday July 25th 11am, Noon, 2pm and 3:30pm.
With Monty as your guide, travel into a dream and enter the world of MAGIC!
Monty the Magician has been performing MAGIC for the last 26 years, specializing in children’s entertainment. The smiles and laughter Monty experienced and observed the day he saw a magician perform for the first time inspired him to enter the world of magic and pursue this is as hobby and then a career sharing joy, excitement and laughter with all children.

Temporarily Closed on Sunday
2020-11-01

SpookTacular 🦇👻🎃
2020-10-31 10:00 - 17:00
SpookTacularSaturday, October 31st. 10am-12pm, 11am-1pm, 12pm-2pm, 1pm-3pm, 2pm-4pm, 3pm-5pm. No Re-entry
$5 Member $10 Non-Member
Click here for tickets.
We skip the candy and the fright and offer a day time Halloween carnival that is sure to treat our youngest guests with “booful” delight!
The Woodlands Children’s Museum is, once again hosting, its annual SpookTacular event from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, October 31st. Dress in costume and enjoy live music with Tom’s Fun Band, non-scary magic with Professor Hughdini, Monster Mash reading with Ms. Jan, slime making, face painting, mummy wrapping, age-appropriate games and Halloween-themed art projects perfect for little ones under age 7.
“This is one of our favorite events each year,” stated Angela Colton, the museum’s Executive Director. “We adore watching the children dig for spooky treasure in our sensory bins, play ring toss with the pumpkins, bob for marshmallows on a string and knock over monster pins in our bowling game. It creates wonderful memories for families in a safe and enriching environment. Instead of sugary treats, we give small prizes for children to enjoy.”
Understanding that Halloween can be a scary time for toddlers, the museum is decorated in a colorful theme that is designed for smiles and laughter. Crowd size and noise are also limited so that young children are not overwhelmed.
This year, the museum will offer six session times: 10am-12pm, 11am-1pm, 12pm-2pm, 1pm-3pm, 2pm-4pm, and 3pm-5pm. Staff will be cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day. Visitors are still required to wear PPE masks, use provided hand sanitizer and have their temperature taken upon entering the museum. Children under 12 will not be required to wear masks…except, hopefully, all young ones will be in costume.
Purchase timed-ticketing here.
Tickets are $5 for members and $10 for non-members. For each adult ticket purchased, guests will be entered to win a $100 gift card to Tommy Bahama restaurant.
Enjoy live music with Tom’s Fun Band, magic with Professor Hughdini, Monster Mash reading with Ms. Jan, art projects, mad science slime and Face Painting.
SpookTacular schedule:
Face Painting10:00am-2:00pm
Tom’s Fun Band: 10:30am, 12:10pm, 1:40pm, 3:00pm, 4:20pm
Professor Hughdini: 11:40am, 1:00pm, 2:20pm, 3:40pm
Monster Mash reading with Ms. Jan 11:00am

Museum only open for SpookTacular
2020-10-31
