The Woodlands Children's Museum

Drop and Shop Workshop
2021-05-05 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-05-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-05-03 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
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

Skeeter the Clown Variety Shows
2021-05-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-05-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-05-03 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

Boogie Bash 11am & Noon
2021-05-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-05-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-05-03 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.

Book Week May 5-8 📘📗
2021-05-05
Book Week May 5th-8th
Wednesday, May 5th• 11:30am Picture Book Bingo• 10:45am Special Cinco de Mayo reading: Miss Jan will read Cinco De Mouse-O!, Judy Cox
Thursday, May 6th• 10:00am- Noon Montgomery County Memorial Library System Table: A library representative (Children’s Librarian Shelly Lane) will hand out bags filled with library information.• 11:00am-12:30pm Author Visit: Susan Langlois — Reading Dolly Does Her Job immediately followed by a meet and greet, where she will sell and sign her books. The real-life Dolly and her handler, Dee, will also be making an appearance.Thursday, May 6th join us for a special Author Visit with Susan Langlois who will read “Dolly Does Her Job,” and a special appearance by the real-life dog Dolly.Susan Langlois is a hiker, biker, thinker, and writer! Before starting her writing career, Susan spent 34 years in education. She was named Outstanding Houston Citizen by the North Houston Chamber of Commerce, was a finalist for the H-E-B Excellence in Education Lifetime Achievement Award, and was the recipient of the Points of Pride award.Susan now focuses on her passion for writing children’s stories. Her books have themes of hope, kindness, and friendship — with some chuckles sprinkled in the mix. Susan’s ideas are inspired by children, animals, community, and real-life events. She enjoys bringing out the best in people through her book characters and storylines.Susan is a bilateral cochlear implant recipient, meaning she is a deaf woman who can hear. She is inspired every single day by new sounds, music, and voices that she never could have imagined! For this reason, Susan feels a sense of hope in every single day and wants to share it with others.Susan’s mantra? Have hope. Give hope. Repeat.
Friday, May 7th• Llama Llama Meet and Greets• 11:00am Storybook Theatre: Llama Llama Loves to Read, Anna Dewdney• 11:45am Picture Book Boogie Bash – Miss Jan will lead children in creative movement activities and songs based on classic children’s books.• A Literacy Advocate with Usborne Books & More. Books will be available for purchase and can also be ordered on-site. For over 30 years, Usborne Books & More provides over 1,800 engaging books on a wide variety of topics including activity books, picture books, science fiction, history, multicultural stories, early readers, and award-winning fiction series for older readers.
Saturday, May 8th• Llama Llama Pajama Party• Llama Llama Meet and Greets• 10:30am Special Storybook Theatre: Llama Llama Red Pajama, Anna Dewdney• 11:30am-1:00pm Author Visit: Carmen Ortega and Landon Medina will read their newly published book, Operation Twins—The Roaring Giant, immediately followed by a meet and greet, where they will sell and sign their book. Carmen, Educational Coordinator at the museum, and her 8-year-old son Landon, a student at Conroe Adventist Academy, were inspired to share their love of reading and books by creating their own Christian children’s book after attending an author event at the museum. The book that was presented that day featured illustrations created by children. Landon was curious as to how the children’s pictures got into the book, and that sparked the idea of following their dream of writing their own book together! The resulting story is about twins who travel back in time to a Bible story, where they work together to solve a problem and then return home.They intend for this book to be the first of a series. Carmen and Landon hope that they are able to inspire children and adults to also follow their dreams just like they did!
• A Literacy Advocate with Usborne Books & More. Books will be available for purchase and can also be ordered on-site. For over 30 years, Usborne Books & More provides over 1,800 engaging books on a wide variety of topics including activity books, picture books, science fiction, history, multicultural stories, early readers, and award-winning fiction series for older readers.
Events are included in the price of admission, which is $7 for adults and children 1 year and older.Free for members.Click here to select your date of visit to reserve your timed session tickets.

Shadow Puppet Theatre-🕊️ ❤✌️ 🌍The Peace Book 11am and 2:30pm
2021-05-04 14:30 - 17:00, 2021-05-03 14:30 - 17:00, 2021-05-02 14:30 - 17:00
Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, September 10th at 11am and 2:30pm presents 🕊️ ❤✌️ 🌍 “The Peace Book“, by Todd Parr. Children learn the importance of friendship, caring, and acceptance of others through this child-friendly message of peace and hope.
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. #BookReading #StoryTime #ChildrensBook #Educate #Empower #Excite

Le Theatre de Marionette 🤡👽🤠 Silly Strings Puppet Shows
2021-05-04 11:00 - 13:00, 2021-05-03 11:00 - 13:00, 2021-05-02 11:00 - 13:00
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.

The Chikawa Aztec Dancers 3 performances
2021-05-04 11:00 - 13:00, 2021-05-03 11:00 - 13:00, 2021-05-02 11:00 - 13:00
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.

Recorded Shadow Puppet Theatre-Happy Birthday, Moon
2021-05-04 11:00, 2021-05-03 11:00, 2021-05-02 11:00
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 at 11am to watch or view on Facebook, our webpage http://bit.ly/MissJanReadings or our YouTube channel, bit.ly/RecordedReadings
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.

Monty The Magician
2021-05-04 11:00, 2021-05-03 11:00, 2021-05-02 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.

Tanabata Celebration
2021-05-04 10:30 - 13:30, 2021-05-03 10:30 - 13:30, 2021-05-02 10:30 - 13:30
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.

Museum CLOSED
2021-05-04, 2021-05-03
Current Hours:
Wednesday
10:00am-1:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm.
Thursday and Friday
10:00am-1:00pm.
Saturday
10:00am-1:00pm and 1:00pm-3:00pm.
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