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2026-01-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-08 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-09 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
APN Model Train Display
Tuesday, January 6, 2026-Friday, January 9, 2026, 10:00am-2:00pm
All aboard for a circus-themed model train display!!!!
Start your new year with a bang and a whistle at The Woodlands Children’s Museum, as we bring the excitement of the circus to life with a miniature model train display during January 6-9, 2026. Created by the All Points North Model Railroad Association, children can enjoy the greatest show on wheels with the vibrant HO-scale layout featuring a Ferris wheel, carousel, roller coaster, moving parade, and an animated big top tent, complete with hundreds of miniature people enjoying the sights and sounds of the carnival.
“This intricate and captivating exhibit not only ignites the imagination of young children but sparks a sense of wonder for the whole family,” stated Angela Colton, the museum’s Executive Director. “The careful attention to detail took countless hours to create and we appreciate APN sharing their creative efforts with us. This one-of-a-kind experience is a magical way to start the new year with wonder and joy.”
Additional circus- and train- themed activities are planned throughout the week, including art projects that allow children to create a keepsake of their visit. On Friday, January 9 th at 11:00am, a special Storybook Theatre will be provided featuring the book Circus Train by Jennifer Cole Judd. In this delightful story, children and parents get in line for their chance to experience the Big Top and the chance to enjoy dancing elephants, flipping trapeze artists, and pie-throwing clowns in this beautifully illustrated children’s book.
All Points North Model Railroad Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1981 to support the hobby of model railroading for its members. With over 5,000 square feet of space at their facility in Conroe, Texas, the modular layout club is one of the largest HO-scale layouts in the Greater Houston Area. The circus train display is their first traveling exhibit and was recently featured at the Austin Model Train Show. The idea to create this exhibit came from two APN members, Mike Durham and John Buckley, to provide a mobile display that focused on some of the features of animation such as light, sound, and motion, and share that vision with interested parties in the model railroading community.
Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. Click for tickets.

Trolley Visit 10:30am-Noon
2026-01-07 10:30 - 12:00
In addition to the special model train exhibition running from January 6th-January 9th, we invite you to join us on Wednesday, January 7th, for a visit from The Woodlands Trolley. During this special engagement, the trolley transcends its role as a routine transit vehicle to become a vibrant, mobile classroom. From 10:30 am until noon, museum patrons are encouraged to step aboard, transforming a standard mode of commuting into an immersive, tactile exploration of a living piece of transportation history. Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum

Museum OPEN 9:30am-2:00pm
2026-01-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-27 08:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date
Spring Hours Jan. 2nd – May 30th
Tuesday – Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
Admission is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older.
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As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here

Shadow Puppet Theatre-If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
2026-01-08 11:00
Shadow Puppet Theatre, Thursday, January 8th at 11am presents “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” by Laura Numeroff. This beloved picture book follows Mouse, who, when given a cookie, then asks for a glass of milk…and on it goes! Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #BookReading #StoryTime #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum
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.
Spring Hours Jan. 2nd – May 30th
Tuesday – Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here.

Museum OPEN 9:30am-4:00pm
2026-01-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-23 08:00 - 17:00

Storybook Theatre-Circus Train
2026-01-09 11:00
Storybook Theatre, Friday, January 9th at 11am presents “Circus Train” by Jennifer Cole Judd. The circus train chugs into town, and everyone’s excited about visiting the Big Top, which features dancing elephants, trapeze performers, and much more! Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #BookReading #StoryTime #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum
Cultivate a lifelong appreciation for literature by introducing your child to the enchantment of reading at a young age. Storybook Theatre seamlessly integrates beloved childhood stories with engaging elements such as songs, rhymes, and fingerplays, fostering early literacy skills and enhancing language development in a dynamic and entertaining manner.
Spring Hours Jan. 2nd – May 30th
Tuesday – Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here.

Museum OPEN 10:00am-5:00pm
2026-01-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-24 08:00 - 17:00

Boogie Bash-Bears, Bears, Bears
2026-01-13 11:00
Boogie Bash on Tuesday, January 13th at 11am, presents Bears, Bears, Bears. We’re celebrating the world of bears in honor of National Winnie the Pooh Day, which is January 18. Our musical activities include dancing with teddy bears and “Going on a Bear Hunt.” #Dance #Movement #Music #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets
Spring Hours Jan. 2nd – May 30th
Tuesday – Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here.

The Learning Zoo Animal Encounters
2026-01-14 11:00
The Learning Zoo Animal Encounters- Wednesday, January 14th at 11:00am. Discover the fascinating world of various animals through this hands-on, interactive experience. Guests are invited to explore and learn intriguing characteristics and fascinating facts about mammals, insects, and reptiles. Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #Animals #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum
Spring Hours Jan. 2nd – May 30th
Tuesday – Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here.

Shadow Puppet Theatre-Bear Snores On
2026-01-15 11:00
Shadow Puppet Theatre, Thursday, January 15th at 11am presents “Bear Snores On” by Karma Wilson. The beloved “Bear” character “snores on” even with all the critters coming into his den to get warm. However, he wakes up feeling left out of the party! Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #BookReading #StoryTime #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum
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.
Spring Hours Jan. 2nd – May 30th
Tuesday – Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here.

Storybook Theatre-Now That’s a Hat!
2026-01-16 11:00
Storybook Theatre, Friday, January 16th at 11am presents “Now That’s a Hat!” by Heath McKenzie. National Hat Day is January 15, but it’s never too late to celebrate fun head gear! This charming story explores the wonderful and sometimes silly world of hats. Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #BookReading #StoryTime #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum
Cultivate a lifelong appreciation for literature by introducing your child to the enchantment of reading at a young age. Storybook Theatre seamlessly integrates beloved childhood stories with engaging elements such as songs, rhymes, and fingerplays, fostering early literacy skills and enhancing language development in a dynamic and entertaining manner.
Spring Hours Jan. 2nd – May 30th
Tuesday – Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here.

Boogie Bash-Snow Fun
2026-01-20 11:00
Boogie Bash on Tuesday, January 20th at 11am, presents Snow Fun. Activities celebrating the season include building imaginary snowmen and skating with paper plates. #Dance #Movement #Music #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets
Spring Hours Jan. 2nd – May 30th
Tuesday – Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here.

Shadow Puppet Theatre-The Mitten
2026-01-22 11:00
Shadow Puppet Theatre, Thursday, January 22nd at 11am presents “The Mitten” by Jan Brett. Based on a traditional Ukrainian folktale, this is the story of what happens when Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow and an assortment of forest animals crawl in one by one. Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #BookReading #StoryTime #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum
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.
Spring Hours Jan. 2nd – May 30th
Tuesday – Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here.

Storybook Theatre-How the Crayons Saved the Rainbow
2026-01-23 11:00
Storybook Theatre, Friday, January 23rd at 11am presents “How the Crayons Saved the Rainbow” by Monica Sweeney. Best friends, the Sun and the Clouds, get into a fight one day and refuse to be in the sky together. There were no more rainbows, and the colors started disappearing on Earth. A little box of crayons band together to bring color back and save the Sun and Clouds’ friendship! Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #BookReading #StoryTime #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum
Cultivate a lifelong appreciation for literature by introducing your child to the enchantment of reading at a young age. Storybook Theatre seamlessly integrates beloved childhood stories with engaging elements such as songs, rhymes, and fingerplays, fostering early literacy skills and enhancing language development in a dynamic and entertaining manner.
Spring Hours Jan. 2nd – May 30th
Tuesday – Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here.

The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra String Ensemble performance at 11am
2026-01-24 11:00
On July 4, 2026, our nation will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a moment to reflect on America’s milestones and inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators. To support this historic occasion, The Woodlands Children’s Museum and the Woodlands Symphony Orchestra have partnered to provide a series of monthly concerts celebrating America’s contribution to the arts. We invite children and families to join us as we celebrate our American story through music! Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum
Saturday, January 24, 11am-WSO String Quartet performs Give My Regards To Broadway
Saturday, February 21, 11am-WSO Brass Quintet performs Go For The Gold – Olympic Tribute
Saturday, March 21, 11am-WSO Woodwinds Quintet performs American Classical Composers
Saturday, April 25, 11am-WSO Percussion Ensemble performs Marching To The Beat
Saturday, May 16, 11am-WSO Brass Quintet performs American Film Composers
Saturday, June 6, 11am-WSO Experimental Ensemble performs Constellation – NASA Tribute
Friday, July 3, 2026-The WSO Brass with Guest Vocalist, WSO Woodwinds And WSO Percussion at 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
Thank you to the National Endowment for the Arts for supporting this event as we celebrate America 250!
“National Endowment for the Arts” and “America 250” should both be tagged.
Feel free to use NEA and America250 logos
When we create signage and a flyer, we’ll probably want to include additional information about military discount and also a collaborative art project
On July 4, 2026, our nation will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a moment to reflect on America’s milestones and inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators. To support this historic occasion, The Woodlands Children’s Museum and the Woodlands Symphony Orchestra have partnered to provide a series of monthly concerts celebrating America’s contribution to the arts. We invite children and families to join us as we celebrate our American story through music!
Thank you to our partners!

Spring Hours Jan. 2nd – May 30th
Tuesday – Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here.

Boogie Bash-Bean Bag Boogie
2026-01-27 11:00
Boogie Bash on Tuesday, January 27th at 11am, presents Bean Bag Boogie. We’ll be enjoying bean bag movement songs that teach children to follow directions, move rhythmically, and develop coordination and motor skills. #Dance #Movement #Music #ToddlerMom #Art #ChildrensMuseum #TheWoodlands #WoodlandsMom #TheWoodlandsChildrensMuseum Included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. bit.ly/TWCMtickets
Spring Hours Jan. 2nd – May 30th
Tuesday – Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm
Friday 9:30am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

As a 501(c)3 Non-Profit, our goal is to make memories and create learning opportunities for children in our community.
Your donation will help children discover, play, imagine, and grow in a safe and nurturing environment. Donate here.
