The Woodlands Children's Museum

Nifty Nature
2018-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Fossil Fish with Bone Detail CLose Up Macro Image.
Nifty Nature from 10:00 a.m.-Noon
Have you every touched a real fossil? Every wondered how many types of seashells there might be? Young naturalists get hands on exploration and information about our wonder Earth!

Drop and Shop Workshop
2018-02-16 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-02-15 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-02-14 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-02-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-02-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-02-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-02-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2018-02-09 09:00 - 13:00 and 2 more dates
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

Shadow Puppet Theatre
2018-02-15 11:00
Shadow Puppet Theatre presents Dinosaur Mardi Gras, Dianne de Las Casas
Some very hip dinosaurs join in the celebration during carnival time in New Orleans.
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. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Monty The Magician
2018-02-15 11:00, 2018-02-14 11:00, 2018-02-13 11:00, 2018-02-12 11:00, 2018-02-11 11:00, 2018-02-10 11:00, 2018-02-09 11:00, 2018-02-08 11:00 and 1 more date
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.

Crazy about Critters
2018-02-14 11:30
Crazy about Critters 11:30 a.m.
Due to the nature of animal behavior, the animals that visit us are chosen the day they come. We do not know who our surprise visitor(s) will be until that morning.
What happens when a turtle outgrows its shell? How many quills does a hedgehog have? Find out answers to these questions and more as you get up close and personal with these crazy critters. This hands-on educational event is brought to us by TGR Exotics.

Juggler Claude Sims
2018-02-13 10:30 - 12:30
Juggler Claude Sims will entertain and participate in the Mardi Gras parades as well as perform on stage at 11:15am.

Mardi Gras Celebration and Parade
2018-02-13 10:00 - 12:30
Mardi Gras Celebration and Parade
Tuesday February 13th 10:45am, 11:30am and 12:15pm
Children delight in creating Jester Hats and Noise Makers to use in parades scheduled throughout the day. Entertainment with Juggler Claude Sims and King Cake will be served upon exit of museum. Lou Lou’s Beignets is generously donating King Cakes and beignet bites.

Museum Closed
2018-02-12 10:00 - 17:00

Chinese New Year Celebration
2018-02-10 10:00 - 14:00
Chinese New Year Celebration
Saturday February 10th 10am-2pm
Enjoy performances from the Houston Lion Kings, lion dancers, and children’s choir and dancers from The Woodlands Chinese Cultural Center. Get hands-on creating art projects including dancing dragons, calligraphy, paper cutting, coin tree hands-on art project and print making.
The Chinese New Year is a time to celebrate a new beginning while sharing rich, centuries-old traditions with family.
Area children will have an opportunity to experience some of those traditions for themselves when The Woodlands Children’s Museum hosts its annual Chinese New Year celebration on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. Activities will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Suite 280.
“Our Chinese New Year party goes to the heart of one of our key missions: Enriching children’s lives by introducing them to other cultures,” said Angela Colton, executive director of the museum. “And the traditions associated with Chinese New Year are wonderful, from the dances to the stories to the emphasis on family.”
The upcoming new year will be the Year of the Dog on the Chinese zodiac calendar.
During the museum’s celebration, the Houston Lion Kings dance troupe will be performing. Additional activities include a Coin Tree project, printmaking and games.
Sponsored by: Kid to Kid

Storybook Theatre
2018-02-09 11:00
Storybook Theatre presents Brush Your Teeth, Please, Leslie McGuire and The Tooth Book, Dr. Seuss
We are celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month with two stories. Brush Your Teeth, Please has animals demonstrating what children need to do to take care of their teeth. The Tooth Book, in classic humorous, Seussical style, also illustrates the importance of teeth.
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 finger plays which are meant to promote early literacy and enhance language development. No reservation needed. Free with price of admission.

Shadow Puppet Theatre
2018-02-08 11:00
Shadow Puppet Theatre presents, Mouse’s First Valentine, Lauren Thompson
Mouse follows big sister around as she makes something red and lacey for a special holiday. What could it be?
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. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

LEGO®ology
2018-02-07 10:00 - 12:00
Flossing Legos®
Cavities beware! You don’t stand a chance against our Flossing Friends. Practice those fine motor skills while learning to floss dough from between Legos®.

Boogie Bash
2018-02-06 11:00
Join us for Boogie Bash, as we move with Scarves and Ribbons.
Children will move rhythmically and expressively to different styles of music while waving scarves and ribbons. Our focus will be on imagination, creative expression, following directions, and having fun!
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.
