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Rhyme Time for babies and toddlers
2023-12-12 09:30 - 10:00, 2023-12-05 09:30 - 10:00, 2023-11-28 09:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Rhyme Time for babies and toddlers ages 6-24 months. Meets EVERY TUESDAY at 9:30am. Included with admission! Babies, toddlers and their parents or caregivers are invited to our interactive Rhyme Time dedicated just for little ones. Meeting in our enclosed toddler area, so children can feel free to move around and explore, we will be singing songs and discovering hand rhymes. Built-in socialization time for moms and babies to get to know one another presents a great opportunity to meet other moms and babies in our community. This Floor Program is included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets

Museum Closed
2023-12-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-04 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-27 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-19 10:00 - 17:00
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1 and Museum Members are free. Recommended ages 7 years and under.
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Click for tickets.
Fall Hours
Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm.
Fri. 10am-4pm.
Sat. 10am-5pm.

Santa's Merry Mingle-A Holiday Experience
2023-12-09 09:00 - 14:00
Santa’s Merry Mingle-A Holiday Experience
Gather the family for performances by the Lone Star Strummers, framed professional photos with Santa, snow play, art projects, special reading with Mrs. Claus, and visiting with Olaf.
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Children 0-13 $20, Adults $10.

5 special holiday readings by Mrs. Claus plus songs, fingerplays, and jingle bells.

9:30 Session 1: The Night Before Christmas, Clement Clarke Moore. Mrs. Claus will read Santa’s favorite story, the classic Christmas poem with vibrant illustrations by Steph Lew.

10:30 Session 2: Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas, Jane O’Connor. Nancy shows us that nothing is fancier than Christmas, including elegant wrapping paper, Christmas cookies with sprinkles, and lots of tinsel on the tree! In this merry story, Nancy proves once more that a little fancying up goes a long way!

11:30 Session 3: Llama’s Christmas Gift, Rosie Greening. After a chance meeting with Santa in Fairytale Forest, Llama is able to learn the best way to use his special gift of balancing anything on his back!

12:30 Session 4: Snowmen at Christmas, Caralyn Buehner. Here’s your chance to find out how snowmen celebrate Christmas—the snowman way!

1:30 Session 5: Jingle Paws, Margaret Wise Brown. Beloved author, Margaret Wise Brown, helps us imagine what it would be like if our pets had their own special visitor on Christmas Eve. That’s where Jingle Paws and his guinea pig helpers come in!

Thank you Sonic for sponsoring our event.

Prelude Music Concert
2023-12-08 11:30
Prelude Concert Friday, December 8th at 11:30. Come join in a Prelude Family interactive musical experience with a sing-a-long concert. Prelude believes that music helps build community, heals souls and helps children and parents bond. Event is included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets

Storybook Theatre-How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Chanukah
2023-12-08 11:00
Storybook Theatre at 11am Friday, December 8th presents “How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Chanukah” by Jane Yolen. Part of the beloved series featuring our favorite prehistoric friends, this warm and cheerful story shares the excitement, traditions (including candles, dreidels, and latkes), and temptations for misbehaving surrounding the Chanukah celebration. Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #BookReading #StoryTime #ChildrensBook #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum
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.
Fall Hours
Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm.
Fri. 10am-4pm.
Sat. 10am-5pm.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1.

Shadow Puppet Theatre-Hanukkah Bear
2023-12-07 11:00
Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, December 7th at 11am presents “Hanukkah Bear” by Eric A. Kimmel. We are celebrating the first day of Hanukkah with this delightful tale about Bubba Brayna, her famous latkes, and an unexpected visitor to her home on the first night of Hanukkah! A hungry bear, awakened from hibernation by the aroma of the latkes, is mistaken for the rabbi by Bubba Brayna; and the fun evening begins! Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. #BookReading #StoryTime #ChildrensBook #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum bit.ly/TWCMtickets
Shadow Puppet Theatre is an introduction to storytelling elements that allow our readers and audience to interact directly with each other, children of all ages are enchanted with the animated shadows.
Fall Hours
Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm.
Fri. 10am-4pm.
Sat. 10am-5pm.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1.

Crazy About Critters hosts The Learning Zoo
2023-12-06 11:00
Crazy About Critters hosts The Learning Zoo Wednesday, December 6th at 11:00am. Laugh, learn and get hands-on during an educational animal encounter on stage. This Floor Program is included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. http://bit.ly/TWCMtickets
Fall Hours
Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm.
Fri. 10am-4pm.
Sat. 10am-5pm.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1.

Boogie Bash-Nutcracker Boogie
2023-12-05 11:00
Boogie Bash on Tuesday, December 5th at 11am, presents Nutcracker Boogie. Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic is the backdrop for fun movement activities including a freeze dance, moving expressively with scarves, and marching with rhythm instruments. #Dance #Movement #Music #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum
Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets

Storybook Theatre-How to Catch Santa
2023-12-01 11:00
Storybook Theatre at 11am Friday, December 1st presents “How to Catch Santa” by Jean Reagan. This instruction manual provides us with helpful tips for “catching” Santa Claus on Christmas Eve with tricks involving cookies and riddles among other things! We are reminded to “Be crafty! Be clever! Be gentle!” Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #BookReading #StoryTime #ChildrensBook #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum
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.
Fall Hours
Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm.
Fri. 10am-4pm.
Sat. 10am-5pm.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1.

Shadow Puppet Theatre-Fall Leaves Fall
2023-11-30 11:00
Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, November 30th at 11am presents “Fall Leaves Fall” by Zoe Hall. Children will learn about all the fun changes and activities that are part of autumn. Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #BookReading #StoryTime #ChildrensBook #Educate #Empower #Excite
Shadow Puppet Theatre is an introduction to storytelling elements that allow our readers and audience to interact directly with each other, children of all ages are enchanted with the animated shadows.
Fall Hours
Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm.
Fri. 10am-4pm.
Sat. 10am-5pm.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1.

Boogie Bash-Farm Fun
2023-11-28 11:00
Boogie Bash on Tuesday, November 28th at 11am, presents Farm Fun. Children will engage in fingerplays, creative movement, and imaginative puppet activities that focus on life on the farm. #Dance #Movement #Music #Educate #Empower #Excite Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets
Fall Hours
Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm.
Fri. 10am-4pm.
Sat. 10am-5pm.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1.

Alphie the Elf puppet shows
2023-11-25 10:30 - 13:30
Sat. Nov. 25-Alphie the Elf puppet shows at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm. This show combines Christmas songs, puppetry, and magic. Puppets sing familiar songs like “All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth” and “I’m Getting’ Notin’ for Christmas”. Children delight in performing with Alphie to “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer” and watching Rudolph’s nose magically appear and dance from child to child. Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets

Chikawa Aztec Dancers performances at 11:30am and 12:15pm
2023-11-24 11:30
Enjoy the Chikawa Aztec Dancers performances on Friday, November 24th, at 11:30am and 12:15pm. Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #BookReading #StoryTime #ChildrensBook #Educate #Empower #Excite

Storybook Theatre-Coyote: A Trickster Tale from the American Southwest
2023-11-24 11:00
Storybook Theatre at 11am Friday, November 24th 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. Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #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.
Fall Hours
Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm.
Fri. 10am-4pm.
Sat. 10am-5pm.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1.

Museum Closed for Thanksgiving
2023-11-23 08:00 - 17:00
Fall Hours
Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm.
Fri. 10am-4pm.
Sat. 10am-5pm.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1.

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
2023-11-22 10:00 - 14:00
On Wednesday, November 22nd, enjoy a self-guided Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt throughout the museum from 10 am-2pm. Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets

Boogie Bash-Turkey Trot
2023-11-21 11:00
Boogie Bash on Tuesday, November 21st at 11am, presents Turkey Trot. We are celebrating Thanksgiving with fun songs, fingerplays, and creative movement including the “Turkey Tango” and “Turkey Pokey”! #Dance #Movement #Music #Educate #Empower #Excite Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets
Fall Hours
Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm.
Fri. 10am-4pm.
Sat. 10am-5pm.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1.

Princess Day
2023-11-21 10:00 - 14:00
Princess Day Tuesday, November 21st 10am-2pm.
Train to be a knight, create Princess Day Crowns and Knight Swords, and enjoy photo opportunities with Princesses Belle and Cinderella with the Unicorn Princess at 10:30am,11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm. Don’t miss Twisted Sugar who will be selling their delicious cookies and get your holiday shopping done with PaperPie: Sharron Sanborn, Clever Kids Books and Discovery Toys: Jeannette Kentch. Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets

Celebrate Thanksgiving week at The Woodlands Children’s Museum by dressing in your best regal attire and enjoying enchanting meet and greet opportunities during our annual Princess Day event. On Tuesday, November 21st, we will welcome Princesses Belle and Cinderella, as well as the Unicorn Princess, on stage at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm. Throughout this majestic day, children are also invited to train to be a noble knight, create princess crowns and knight swords, and enjoy face painting.
“Dressing up as fairytale princesses or brave knights has been enjoyed by generations of children,” stated Angela Colton, the museum’s Executive Director. “When children engage in pretend play it allows them to explore their creativity and individuality in the world around us.”
The word “princess” comes from the Old French word “princesse,” which means “female prince” and is mentioned often throughout history. The first book to mention a princess is The Epic of Gilgamesha, a Mesopotamian epic poem written in the 3rd millennium BC. In modern times, Disney introduced us to the fairest of the land, Snow White, the generous and trusting princess from the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs movie classic from 1937. Princesses are a reminder that we are all capable of great things and while they are enjoyed in books and movies, on this day we celebrate the grace, courage, compassion, and kindness that they represent.
Also on Princess Day, enjoy holiday shopping with preferred vendors Paperpie Books for Kids (formerly Usborne Books & More), Discovery Toys, and Twisted Sugar Cookies, who will be selling their delicious holiday treats from 10:00am – 2:00pm.

Scavenger Hunt
2023-11-20 10:00 - 14:00
On Monday, November 20th, enjoy a self-guided Scavenger Hunt throughout the museum from 10 am-2pm. Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older.
bit.ly/TWCMtickets

Studio Art Saturdays Workshop
2023-11-18 10:00 - 12:00
Studio Art Saturdays Workshop for ages 5-10 years old, 10am-Noon.
Where wonderful art happens
Using various plain and textured paper, tissue paper, fabric scraps, newspaper, torn images from magazines, cardboard, scissors, hole punches, paper punches, handmade stencils, rubbing plates, all kinds of colored tape, glue, paint of many varieties and colors, yarn, wool, string of all kinds, recycled materials and fingers for tearing, ripping, snipping and cutting, this workshop presents a springboard to create a multitude of inspiring art sculptures, masks, self portraits, and more. Using themes such as transparent and opaque, playing with texture, big and little, black and white, exploring with architecture and more, children journey through a sensory process, discovering, collecting and arranging. Come join us for artful experiences, implemented by talented artists and art instructors, that are sure to start the day out right. Dwell in the possibilities…
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Storybook Theatre-The Diwali Gift
2023-11-17 11:00
Storybook Theatre at 11am Friday, November 17th presents “The Diwali Gift” by Shweta Chopra & Shuchi Mehta. We are celebrating Diwali today, and this delightful story about three curious monkeys highlights Indian culture and the traditions and celebrations that are part of this holiday. Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #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.
Fall Hours
Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm.
Fri. 10am-4pm.
Sat. 10am-5pm.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1.

Shadow Puppet Theatre-I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie
2023-11-16 11:00
Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, November 16th at 11am presents 🍁🍂 “I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie” by Alison Jackson. This humorous remake of the traditional rhyme introduces children to a zany lady with a voracious appetite for the Thanksgiving feast! Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #BookReading #StoryTime #ChildrensBook #Educate #Empower #Excite
Shadow Puppet Theatre is an introduction to storytelling elements that allow our readers and audience to interact directly with each other, children of all ages are enchanted with the animated shadows.
Fall Hours
Tues-Thurs 10am-2pm.
Fri. 10am-4pm.
Sat. 10am-5pm.
Closed Sunday and Monday
Daily Admission is $8 per person 1 years and older, children under 1.
