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 […]
Children’s Book Week Tuesday, May 2—Friday, May 5 Children’s Book Week, observed in May and November each year, is a celebration of children’s books and the joy of reading. Established in 1919, this is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the United States. Its beginnings go back to 1913 when the Boy Scouts of America […]
We are so excited to welcome back Pets with a Mission Thursday, May 4th from 10:15-11:45. Joining us will be 3 volunteer dog teams for children to visit with and read a short story to. Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, May 4th at 11am presents “Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. This classic story is perfect for Children’s Book Week as we join Max and his imagination on this “wild rumpus” journey! Children will then musically act out the story. Included in the price of admission, which is $8 for […]
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.
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.
Join us on Thursday, May 5th at 11:00am and 1:00pm for a puppet show with Margaret Clauder—“Reading and Rhyming with Mother Goose”