Drop and Shop Workshop
2019-12-09 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-12-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-12-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-12-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2019-12-13 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

Tanabata Celebration
2019-12-09 10:30 - 13:30, 2019-12-10 10:30 - 13:30, 2019-12-11 10:30 - 13:30, 2019-12-12 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
2019-12-09 11:00, 2019-12-10 11:00, 2019-12-11 11:00, 2019-12-12 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.

The Chikawa Aztec Dancers 3 performances
2019-12-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2019-12-10 11:00 - 13:00, 2019-12-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2019-12-12 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.

Boogie Bash 11am & Noon
2019-12-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-13 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
2019-12-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-13 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
2019-12-10 11:00
Boogie Bash Tuesday, December 10th at 11am- “Holiday Parachute Fun” Teamwork, cooperation, and rhythm are learned through parachute activities that focus on holiday songs and themes of jingly bells, marching wooden soldiers, and a cotton ball blizzard!
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.

Crazy about Critters
2019-12-11 11:30
Crazy about Critters Wednesday December 11th at 11:30am. Get up close and personal with these crazy critters from TGR Exotics. This floor program is included in the price of admission, which is $7 for adults and children 1 year and older. No reservation needed. DUE TO NATURE OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOR….. THE ANIMALS THAT VISIT US ARE CHOSEN THE DAY THEY COME, SO WE DO NOT KNOW WHO OUR SURPRISE VISITOR(s) WILL BE UNTIL THAT MORNING

Shadow Puppet Theatre
2019-12-12 11:00
Shadow Puppet Theatre Thursday, December 12th at 11am presents 🎀🔔🎁🎅🏻 “There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bell” by Lucille Colandro. This is a holiday twist on the classic “Old Lady” song. This time the hungry gal munches on “snacks” that include a bell, bows, and gifts…until she hears a “Ho! Ho! Ho!”
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. 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.

Prelude Sing Along Concert
2019-12-12 11:30
Thursday, December 12th at 11:30am.
join in a Prelude Family interactive musical experience with a sing-a-long concert. A perfect partnership for the museum, Prelude believes that music helps build :community, heals souls and helps children and parents bond. Free with admission. Prelude Music Classes for Children was founded by husband and wife team, Ana Treviño-Godfrey and Jonathan Godfrey. The acclaimed opera singer and renowned violinist also are the founders of Mercury Orchestra and believe that every child has musical ability. No reservation needed. This concert is included in the price of admission, which is $7 for adults and children 1 year and older.

Mrs. Claus’ Gingerbread House Workshop
2019-12-13 10:00 - 14:00
Mrs. Claus’ Gingerbread House Workshop
Friday 12/13/19 and Saturday 12/14/19 10:00am-2:00pm
Spend the day with Mrs. Claus building your own gingerbread house with graham crackers and decorating with icing and delicious candy.
$5 in addition to admission.
Sponsored by: #HEBHelpingHere
