The Woodlands Children's Museum

Boogie Bash
2017-05-23 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Boogie Bash – Winging It: Butterflies & Birds
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.

Lego® Read and Build
2017-05-24 11:30
Lego® Read and Build – Grow Caterpillar Grow
The combination of construction play and reading has been shown to increase a child’s physical, cognitive and emotional development while encouraging them to use their creativity, imagination and dexterity. Join us during our short story time, building compatible activities with Lego® Duplo® blocks and accessories. Best for ages 3-6.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Shadow Puppet Theater
2017-05-25 11:00
Shadow Puppet Theatre presents, Herd of Cows! Flock of Sheep! written by Rick Walton
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 created by manipulating cut-outs behind a sheet and in front of a bare bulb lamp representing characters in the story being read out loud.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Storybook Theater
2017-05-26 11:00
Storybook Theatre presents, Bread and Honey, written by Frank Asch
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 paid admission.

Science Madness
2017-05-29 10:00 - 12:00
Science Madness – Paper Helicopter
Get hands on with these short science activities, which are suitable for all ages. Even the youngest scientists
will enjoy exploring their world through these interactive explorations.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Now open Mondays until Labor Day
2017-05-29 10:00 - 17:00 | The Woodlands Children’s Museum

Boogie Bash
2017-05-30 11:00
Boogie Bash – Blow Up Balls
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.

Lego® Time
2017-05-31 10:00 - 13:00 | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
LEGO® Time-Puzzle
Lego® Time introduces the concept of problem solving with the use of LEGOS®. Your little mathematician will use visual cards to develop their puzzle solving skills. What a fun way to experience hands on learning. This weekday LEGO® Time activity is great for ages 2-5.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Shadow Puppet Theatre
2017-06-01 11:00 | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Shadow Puppet Theatre presents, “The Runaway Pancake” by John Lithgow. Marsupial Sue and friends put on a play of this beloved tale of a pancake on the loose!
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 created by manipulating cut-outs behind a sheet and in front of a bare bulb lamp representing characters in the story being read out loud.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Storybook Theatre
2017-06-02 11:00 | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Storybook Theatre presents, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses by Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat wakes up feeling grumpy—nothing seems to be going his way. But with the help of some magic sunglasses, Pete learns that a good mood has been inside him all along.
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.

Science Madness
2017-06-03 11:00 - 16:00
Science Madness – Microscope Discovery.
Get hands on with these short science activities, which are suitable for all ages. Even the youngest scientists will enjoy exploring their world through these interactive explorations. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Museum Open
2017-06-05, 2017-06-12, 2017-06-19 | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
The museum is now open on Monday through Labor Day.

Crust Pizza Day--All Day
2017-06-06 | Crust Pizza, 4775 W. Panther Creek Dr. #530, The Woodlands, TX, 77381
Crust Pizza Spirit Day–All Day
Mention TWCM while ordering dine-in or take-out and the museum will receive 15% of your total bill before taxes.

Mini Masterminds
2017-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Mini Masterminds – Feed The Birds.
Inquisitive little minds get a head start on developing problem solving and mathematical skills with these short activities suitable for ages 2 and up. Matching, sorting, counting up and down, fine motor skills, and shape recognition and other topics will be explored. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Boogie Bash
2017-06-06 11:00 | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Boogie Bash “For the Birds”. Fingerplays and creative movement activities celebrating our feathered friends!
Boogie Bash. 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.

S.O.S. Science on Stage
2017-06-07 11:30 | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
S.O.S. Science on Stage – Heat Transfer.
Calling all future scientists! Prepare to be amazed and intrigued as we explore fun science experiments up close live on stage. These short demonstrations are free with admission and will entertain even the youngest of Einsteins. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission

Shadow Puppet Theatre
2017-06-08 11:00 | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Shadow Puppet Theatre presents, The Curious Garden by Peter Brown.
Liam comes across a garden in need of a lot of TLC. Through his care and hard work, the garden flourishes and spreads throughout the dark city, transforming it into a beautiful world of green and blooms. June 5-9 is National Gardening Week!
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 created by manipulating cut-outs behind a sheet and in front of a bare bulb lamp representing characters in the story being read out loud.

Lego® Time
2017-06-08 11:00 - 16:00 | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Lego® Time-Robust Structures
Lego® Time introduces the concept of problem solving with the use of LEGOS®. Your little mathematician will use visual cards to develop their puzzle solving skills. What a fun way to experience hands on learning. This weekday LEGO® Time activity is great for ages 2-5. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Donald Duck’s Birthday Party
2017-06-09 10:30 - 12:45 | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Donald Duck’s Birthday Party
Friday, June 9 10:30am-12:45pm
Join The Woodlands Children’s Museum and Donald Duck for his birthday celebration. Everyone is invited to celebrate the birthday of one of the world’s most famous ducks at The Woodlands Children’s Museum.
Children will be able to meet Donald Duck and sing “Happy Birthday” to him on Friday, June 9th . Families are invited to bring their cameras to capture the special moment 12:00 to 12:45. “Seeing this Disney character come to life is guaranteed to be a magical experience for children,” Angela Colton, executive director of the museum, said. “Donald Duck’s Birthday Party is always a fun event – we look forward to singing to him every year.”

Science Madness
2017-06-12 11:00 - 16:00 | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Science Madness – Smelly Stuff
Get hands on with these short science activities, which are suitable for all ages. Even the youngest scientists will enjoy exploring their world through these interactive explorations. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Boogie Bash
2017-06-13 11:00 | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Boogie Bash – “Bean Bag Boogie”. Children will engage in a variety of fun musical bean bag activities that focus on developing muscle coordination, balance, listening, and playing with friends.
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.

Sonny "The Bird Man" Carlin 4 show times
2017-06-14 10:30 - 14:30 | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Sonny “The Bird Man” Carlin- 4 shows
Wednesday June 14th 10:30am, 11:45am, 1pm and 2:15pm
Delight in colorful, interactive, child-friendly and entertaining performances with Macaw and other exotic birds.
Sonny “The Birdman” Carlin from Exotic Wings Productions will bring macaws and other exotic bird species to the stage for three colorful, interactive, child-friendly and entertaining performances.
Carlin has spent the past 15 to 20 years training exotic birds to do unique tricks – like ride a unicycle, carry a flag and fly on command. He travels the U.S. performing theatrical shows and making appearances.
“You won’t want to miss a performance by Sonny the Birdman,” Angela Colton, the museum’s executive director, said. “He and his feathered friends put on quite a show. It’s entertaining and educational.”

Shadow Puppet Theatre
2017-06-15 11:00 | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Shadow Puppet Theatre presents, We’re Very Good Friends, My Father and I by P. K. Hallinan. In celebration of Father’s Day, this charming book shows the special relationship between children and their dads.
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

Magic Day
2017-06-16 10:00 - 17:00 | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Magic Day, Friday June 16th, 10am-5pm
Enter a world of illusion at The Woodlands Children’s Museum for its annual Magic Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 16, when local magicians will take the stage and perform feats of wonder and illusion.
Scott Hollingsworth, who has delighted and amazed audiences around the world, will perform at 10:30, 11:15 and 11:45 a.m.
Professor Hughdini, a local magician who has been performing magical entertainment for more than 30 years, will present shows at 12:30, 1 and 1:30 p.m.
David G. Wonders, “Texas’ Magic Ambassador,” will combine comedy, magic and balloon art on stage at 2:45, 3:15 and 3:45 p.m.
As part of the festivities, children will be able to make their own magic hats.
“At the museum, we’re always trying to create an environment that fosters wonder and creativity,” executive director, Angela Colton, said. “We’re ready to take that to another level during this day dedicated to celebrating magic.”
Children will have the opportunity to create magic hats and wands. Face painting and a special Storybook Theatre. Event sponsored by White Glove Destinations.

Chip off the ole' block Father and Child Celebration
2017-06-17 10:00 - 14:00 | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Chip off the ole’ block
Father and Child Celebration
Saturday June 17th 10am-2pm
Engage in interactive putting games and get hands-on building a “Birdie”Bird House.
“Par”ticipating paying Dads will be entered into a raffle for a Top Golf theme gift basket.
“Fore” the perfect ending to the day enjoy visiting a food truck upon exiting museum.
Event Cost is $5 per person in addition to admission which is $6 for adults and children 1 year and older.

Lego® Time
2017-06-17 11:00 - 16:00 | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Lego® Time – Sort to Recycle.
Lego® Time introduces the concept of problem solving with the use of LEGOS®. Your little mathematician will use visual cards to develop their puzzle solving skills. What a fun way to experience hands on learning. This weekday LEGO® Time activity is great for ages 2-5. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Mini Masterminds
2017-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Mini Masterminds –Popcorn.
Inquisitive little minds get a head start on developing problem solving and mathematical skills with these short activities suitable for ages 2 and up. Matching, sorting, counting up and down, fine motor skills, and shape recognition and other topics will be explored. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Boogie Bash
2017-06-20 11:00 | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Boogie Bash – Summer Fun—Beach Balls, Hula Hoops, and More. We’re welcoming summer with a variety of fun musical activities and 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.
