Recorded Crazy about Critters
2020-07-08 15:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Join us for a recorded Crazy about Critters with TGR Exotics. Wed. July 8th at 3:00pm. DUE TO NATURE OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR….. THE ANIMALS THAT VISIT US ARE CHOSEN THE DAY THEY COME. The length of the visit depends on animal behavior. Most visits are between 20-30 minutes.
On Wed. July 8th at 3:00pm click here to watch part one of our two-part series and here for part two.

Temporarily Closed
2020-07-09, 2020-07-10, 2020-07-11
Our hours of operation are changing. Due to the rising number of COVID 19 cases in the state of Texas and to maintain compliance with the new rollback orders for
re-opening Texas announced by Governor Abbott, the museum will not be open for hours of operation until local and state officials deem it safe and appropriate.
We ARE continuing to offer our summer workshops, unless stay at home orders are reinstated. Upon reopening, we will CONTINUE to abide by our rigorous and thorough attention to cleaning and disinfecting by dedicated and passionate staff in order to maintain a safe and clean environment for our visitors, staff and the community.
Thank you for your continued support of the Museum. We look forward to welcoming you back and will continue to cheerlead you to maintain the magic of childhood for children! You can make a difference!

Boogie Bash 11am & Noon
2020-07-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-07-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-07-11 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
2020-07-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-07-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-07-11 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
2020-07-09 09:00 - 13:00, 2020-07-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2020-07-11 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

Tanabata Celebration
2020-07-09 10:30 - 13:30, 2020-07-10 10:30 - 13:30, 2020-07-11 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.

Monty The Magician
2020-07-09 11:00, 2020-07-10 11:00, 2020-07-11 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.

Recorded Shadow Puppet Theatre-Happy Birthday, Moon
2020-07-09 11:00, 2020-07-10 11:00, 2020-07-11 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.

The Chikawa Aztec Dancers 3 performances
2020-07-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2020-07-10 11:00 - 13:00, 2020-07-11 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.

Le Theatre de Marionette 🤡👽🤠 Silly Strings Puppet Shows
2020-07-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2020-07-10 11:00 - 13:00, 2020-07-11 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.

Virtual Magical 10th Birthday Celebration Magic Show
2020-07-10
Share the museum’s 10th birthday with our VIRTUAL Magical 10th BirthdayCelebration on Friday, July 10th.
Please join us to sing Happy 10th Birthday to the museum and enjoy watching the “magical” Monty the Magician performance. At 3pm click here to watch part one and here to watch part two.
Miss Jan will be delighting us with a whimsical Birthday Celebration story titled, “Happy Birthday, Cupcake!” by Terry Border. Click here at 11am to watch.
We will be providing a virtual step by step process of our paper cupcake art project. All you will need is one or two sheets of tissue paper (any color) perhaps a few sprinkles of confetti and a pom-pom. Then download and print the paper cupcake TEMPLATE here and add the tissue paper and embellishments.
Do not stress. You are creative. Color the cupcake liner with markers, colored pencils, crayons or even paint it. Scrunch up the tissue paper and fill the cupcake liner with the paper and add your special embellishments. Click here to watch how to create.
See you at the party. Don’t miss the magic!!!

Recorded Storybook Theatre-Happy Birthday, Cupcake!
2020-07-10 11:00
Storybook Theatre Friday, July 10th at 11am, presents “Happy Birthday, Cupcake!” by Terry Border. 🧁 Cupcake is planning her birthday party with the help of her best friend, Blueberry Muffin, and finds it a challenge to find ideas that will work for all her guests. This fun, whimsical story features food items as the characters. This is the perfect book for The Woodlands Children’s Museum’s 10th birthday celebration today!
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 fingerplays which are meant to promote early literacy and enhance language development.
On Friday, July 10th click here to watch this adorable story.
