The Woodlands Children's Museum

Chikawa Aztec Dancers
2021-11-26 11:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Walk off all the turkey and dressing and join us for live entertainment on Friday, November 26th with the Chikawa Aztec Dancers at 11:30am, 12:30pam, 1:30pm & 2:30pm. In recognition of Native American Indian Heritage Month, the museum will be honoring and celebrating with a special performance by the Chikawa Aztec Dancers (meaning “strong” in the Nahuatl language), a local cultural group representing the Aztec culture through modern Aztec dance and traditions. This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.

Don’t miss a special Storybook Theatre with Ms. Jan as she shares a delightful Thanksgiving interactive storytime reading “A Native American Trickster Tale- Coyote” by Gerald McDermott. When Coyote, the Trickster, wants to sing, dance and fly like the crows, he gets into trouble.

All events are included in the price of admission, which is $7 for adults and children 1 year and older.
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Saturday, November 27th TCA-sponsored Holidays with Alphie the Elf performances at 11am and 1pm
Children’s imaginations burst with wonder interacting with Alphie the Elf, a very popular guest that comes to life by Margaret Clauder, a costumed variety performing artist and internationally known award-winning storyteller/puppeteer/ventriloquist who has traveled the US and abroad performing for audiences of all ages.

Le Theatre de Marionette 🤡👽🤠 Silly Strings Puppet Shows
2021-11-26 11:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-25 11:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-24 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
2021-11-26 11:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-25 11:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-24 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.

Storybook Theatre-Coyote—A Trickster Tale from the American Southwest
2021-11-26 11:00
Storybook Theatre at 11am Friday, Nov. 26th presents “Coyote—A Trickster Tale from the American Southwest” by Gerald McDermott. In the Native American tradition of trickster tales, coyote finds trouble wherever he goes. However, a flock of crows decides to teach him a lesson after all his bragging in this delightful story in honor of Native American Heritage Month. #BookReading #StoryTime #ChildrensBook #Educate #Empower #Excite

Introduce your child to the wonder of reading and instill a love of books at an early age. Storybook Theatre combines your favorite childhood books with songs, rhymes and fingerplays which are meant to promote early literacy and enhance language development. Included in the price of admission, which is $7 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets

Recorded Shadow Puppet Theatre-Happy Birthday, Moon
2021-11-26 11:00, 2021-11-25 11:00, 2021-11-24 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
2021-11-26 11:00, 2021-11-25 11:00, 2021-11-24 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.

Tanabata Celebration
2021-11-26 10:30 - 13:30, 2021-11-25 10:30 - 13:30, 2021-11-24 10:30 - 13:30
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.

Thanksgiving Week Entertainment
2021-11-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-11-24 10:00 - 14:00
Mon. Nov. 22-Turkey Bingo 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm
Tues. Nov. 23-Princess Day- Unicorn Princess 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm. Boogie Bash at 11am.
Wed. Nov 24-Self-guided Turkey Scavenger Hunt and Turkey Bingo 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm
Fri. Nov. 26-The Chikawa Aztec Dancers-10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm & 1:30pm.
Sat. Nov. 27-TCA-sponsored Alphie the Elf performances at 11am and 1pm
All events are included in the price of admission, which is $7 for adults and children 1 year and older.
bit.ly/TWCMtickets
Monday, November 22nd Turkey Bingo
Thanksgiving is such a fun holiday wrapped in so much tradition and such warm and cozy feelings. Children and families can delight in Turkey Bingo, played just like traditional Bingo, while spending a little time with family and discovering matching and good listening skills. Once a player has five in a row (going any direction-vertical, horizontal or diagonal), then call out BINGO to win.
Tuesday, November 23rd Princess Day
Delight in being a princess for a day and join us in the celebration of National Princess Day. All adults and children are encouraged to wear their finest royal clothes! Just like those princesses in the movies and books that we love so much, today is a day about celebrating little boys and girls who learn to listen, be kind, prudent, forgiving, and how to influence people in a positive way. Join us for a chance to meet Princesses Elsa and Princess Anna. Train to be a knight and take part in our Royal Art Projects!
Tuesday, November 23rd Celebrate November Boogie Bash
Join Ms. Jan in challenging young children to build large motor and social skills, follow directions, and more with November theme games, songs and movement.
Wednesday, November 24th Turkey Scavenger Hunt and Turkey Bingo
Adding a little bit more fun into our Thanksgiving week fun, young visitors and their siblings or accompanied adults can search for items from given clues leading to a location to receive other clues to another location until the end of the hunt. Children and families can delight in Turkey Bingo, played just like traditional Bingo while spending a little time with family and discovering matching and good listening skills. Once a player has five in a row (going any direction-vertical, horizontal or diagonal), then call out BINGO to win. Delight in proven interactive games to stir up more excitement for Turkey Day.
Friday, November 26th Chikawa Aztec Dancers
In recognition of Native American Indian Heritage Month, the museum will be honoring and celebrating with a special performance by the Chikawa Aztec Dancers (meaning “strong” in the Nahuatl language), a local cultural group representing the Aztec culture through modern Aztec dance and traditions.
Storybook Theatre with Ms. Jan (Friday)
Join Ms. Jan for a delightful Thanksgiving interactive storytime reading A Native American Trickster Tale- Coyote by Gerald McDermott. When Coyote, the Trickster, wants to sing, dance and fly like the crows, he gets into trouble.
Saturday, November 27th Alphie the Elf
Children’s imaginations burst with wonder interacting with Alphie the Elf, a very popular guest that comes to life by Margaret Clauder, a costumed variety performing artist and internationally known award-winning storyteller/puppeteer/ventriloquist who has traveled the US and abroad performing for audiences of all ages.

Drop and Shop Workshop
2021-11-26 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-25 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-24 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

Skeeter the Clown Variety Shows
2021-11-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-25 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
2021-11-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-11-25 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.

Shadow Puppet Theatre-🕊️ ❤✌️ 🌍The Peace Book 11am and 2:30pm
2021-11-25 14:30 - 17:00, 2021-11-24 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

Museum closed for Thanksgiving Day
2021-11-25 10:00 - 16:00

Turkey Scavenger Hunt and Bingo
2021-11-24 10:00 - 14:00
On Wednesday, November 24th join us for a self-guided Turkey Scavenger Hunt and Turkey Bingo at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm.
Adding a little bit more fun into our Thanksgiving week fun, young visitors and their siblings or accompanied adults can search for items from given clues leading to a location to receive other clues to another location until the end of the hunt. Children and families can delight in Turkey Bingo, played just like traditional Bingo while spending a little time with family and discovering matching and good listening skills. Once a player has five in a row (going any direction-vertical, horizontal or diagonal), then call out BINGO to win. Delight in proven interactive games to stir up more excitement for Turkey Day.
Wed. Nov 24-Self-guided Turkey Scavenger Hunt and Turkey Bingo 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm
Fri. Nov. 26-The Chikawa Aztec Dancers-10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm & 1:30pm.
Sat. Nov. 27-TCA-sponsored Alphie the Elf performances at 11am and 1pm
All events are included in the price of admission, which is $7 for adults and children 1 year and older.
bit.ly/TWCMtickets
Wednesday, November 24th Turkey Scavenger Hunt and Turkey Bingo
Adding a little bit more fun into our Thanksgiving week fun, young visitors and their siblings or accompanied adults can search for items from given clues leading to a location to receive other clues to another location until the end of the hunt. Children and families can delight in Turkey Bingo, played just like traditional Bingo while spending a little time with family and discovering matching and good listening skills. Once a player has five in a row (going any direction-vertical, horizontal or diagonal), then call out BINGO to win. Delight in proven interactive games to stir up more excitement for Turkey Day.
Friday, November 26th Chikawa Aztec Dancers
In recognition of Native American Indian Heritage Month, the museum will be honoring and celebrating with a special performance by the Chikawa Aztec Dancers (meaning “strong” in the Nahuatl language), a local cultural group representing the Aztec culture through modern Aztec dance and traditions.
Storybook Theatre with Ms. Jan (Friday)
Join Ms. Jan for a delightful Thanksgiving interactive storytime reading A Native American Trickster Tale- Coyote by Gerald McDermott. When Coyote, the Trickster, wants to sing, dance and fly like the crows, he gets into trouble.
Saturday, November 27th Alphie the Elf
Children’s imaginations burst with wonder interacting with Alphie the Elf, a very popular guest that comes to life by Margaret Clauder, a costumed variety performing artist and internationally known award-winning storyteller/puppeteer/ventriloquist who has traveled the US and abroad performing for audiences of all ages.
