Tanabata Celebration
2019-11-15 10:30 - 13:30, 2019-11-16 10:30 - 13:30, 2019-11-17 10:30 - 13:30, 2019-11-18 10:30 - 13:30, 2019-11-19 10:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
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 Milky Way, are allowed to meet just once a year – on the seventh day of the seventh month.
Children and adults write their wishes on narrow strips of colored paper and hang them, along with other paper ornaments, on bamboo branches placed in the backyards or entrances of their homes and then hope their wishes come true.

Monty The Magician
2019-11-15 11:00, 2019-11-16 11:00, 2019-11-17 11:00, 2019-11-18 11:00, 2019-11-19 11:00
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.

Storybook Theatre
2019-11-15 11:00
Storybook Theatre Friday, November 15th at 11am presents 🦃 “Ten Fat Turkeys” by Tony Johnston and “Thanks for Thanksgiving” by Julie Markes. These two special short stories are sure to get us in the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner!📙📗📘📕 #GreatBooksForChildren #EarlyLearning
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. Free with price of admission. This reading with Miss Jan is included in the price of admission, which is $7 for adults and children 1 year and older. No reservation needed.

All Wrapped Up Holiday Shopping Event
2019-11-15 17:00 - 21:00
All Wrapped Up Holiday Shopportunity, Fri. Nov. 15th 5-9pm. Vendor Applications click here. Application deadline is August 15.
Parents will have a new opportunity this holiday season to find unique gifts for the children on their shopping list. On Friday, November 15, 2019 from 5pm – 9pm, parents, grandparents, and all curious and anxious shoppers will have the opportunity to visit The Woodlands Children’s Museum for a special one-night-only shopping event.
A wide variety of vendors will be at the museum to share gift ideas and sell items that complement the museum’s mission to educate, empower, and excite children and families. “We are really very excited to present this new ‘shop-portunity’ for everyone interested in sharing an evening dedicated just to special shopping for children.
We receive a lot of positive feedback on our gift shop at the museum and the carefully selected items that we sell, so this is a way for us to expand upon those options and give families a special, one-stop shopping experience for learning toys,” stated Angela Colton, Executive Director. The event will feature educational products that encourage imaginative play, critical thinking, motor skills, artistic expression, and more. Vendors will have a variety of books, games, puzzles, sensory toys, stuffed animals, children’s clothing and other items that are not found in traditional stores. Items offered during All Wrapped Up will be focused exclusively on children’s needs and interests. Gift wrapping and refreshments will also be available. The museum’s exhibits will be closed to allow parents and caregivers a full shopping experience.
“This will be a magical way for parents to spend an evening out, and find some creative gift ideas,” stated Colton. “Our visitors understand the importance of play and look to us to offer an educational experience. All Wrapped Up will offer the opportunity to bring home museum-quality gifts.” Limited vendor space is available. Vendors interested in participating in All Wrapped Up are encouraged to visit the museum’s website at www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org for more information and application materials.
Underwriting opportunities are also available by contacting Jennifer Kraus at jkraus@woodlandschildrensmuseum.org. Tickets for the event and an updated list of participating vendors will also be available online. The Woodlands Children’s Museum is located in the Panther Creek Shopping Center at 4775 West Panther Creek Drive, Suite 280, The Woodlands 77381.
Catering provided by Zoes Kitchen – Sterling Ridge.

Boogie Bash 11am & Noon
2019-11-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-20 08:00 - 17:00
Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Play – In observance of Nickelodeon’s annual event that encourages children to turn off the screens and “get up, get out, and go play,” today’s TWO Boogie Bash sessions feature some fun musical activities that encourage boys and girls to be active and healthy. We will be playing musical hula hoops, a spoon/egg relay, and bean bag 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.
Supporting our Initiative Playing for Keeps.

Skeeter the Clown Variety Shows
2019-11-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-20 08:00 - 17:00
Skeeter puts on an entertaining variety show with plenty of laughs and some magic sprinkled in. Skeeter is known for enchanting young audiences with his infectious humor, magic and music.
Friday December 28th
10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm

Drop and Shop Workshop
2019-11-16 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-11-17 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-11-18 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-11-19 09:00 - 13:00
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

Museum Closed
2019-11-18
Museum Closed Monday November 18th.

Making a Mark Exhibit starts
2019-11-19
Making a Mark Exhibit
This yearly traveling exhibit will be on display Tuesday Nov. 19 – Sunday Jan. 12th.
Pieces featured in the show all have been created by young patients or their siblings at the Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers.

Mini Masterminds
2019-11-19 10:00 - 12:00
📏📐⌛Mini Masterminds Tuesday, November 19th from 10am-Noon. Playdough Sensory Self Portrait- Invite children to look in the mirror and create their face. Children will use playdough and loose parts such as (buttons, pom poms, pipe cleaners, etc.) #Matching #Sorting #Counting
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. This floor program is included in the price of admission, which is $7 for adults and children 1 year and older. No reservation needed.

Boogie Bash
2019-11-19 11:00
🎶👏🎵🎉Boogie Bash Tuesday, November 19th at 11am- “Native American Rhythms” November is Native American Heritage Month; and we will be celebrating with fun activities including ribbon dancing, a Native American Friendship Dance, and playing rhythm instruments to lively Native American music. #Movement #Rhythm
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. This floor program is included in the price of admission, which is $7 for adults and children 1 year and older.
