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 […]
On Friday, November 27th we welcome the Chikawa Aztec Dancers for four shows, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 1:30 pm. In recognition of Native American Indian Heritage Month, the museum will be honoring and celebrating with a special performance by the Chikawa Aztec Dancers (meaning “strong” in the Nahuatl language), a local cultural […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Storybook Theatre at 11am Friday, November 27th presents 📘📗📙 “Coyote—A Trickster Tale from the American Southwest" by Gerald McDermott. In the Native American tradition of trickster tales, coyote finds trouble wherever he goes. However, a flock of crows decides to teach him a lesson after all his bragging in this delightful story in honor of […]
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.
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.
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 […]