The Woodlands Children's Museum

Shadow Puppet Theatre
2017-03-23 11:00 - 11:30 UTC | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Shadow Puppet Theatre presents, “When Spring Comes” by Kevin Henkes
Before spring comes, the trees are dark sticks, the grass is brown, and the ground is covered in snow. But if you wait, leaves unfurl and flowers blossom, the grass turns green, and the mounds of snow shrink and shrink. Spring brings baby birds, sprouting seeds, rain and mud, and puddles. You can feel it and smell it and hear it—and you can read it!
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 created by manipulating cut-outs behind a sheet and in front of a bare bulb lamp representing characters in the story being read out loud.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Storybook Theatre
2017-03-24 11:00 - 11:30 UTC | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Storybook Theatre presents, “Spring is Here” by Will Hillebrand
Sniff. Sniff. Sniff. Spring is in the air. Mole can smell it. But Bear is still asleep after his long winter nap. How will Mole wake up Bear so they can celebrate together? When a knock, knock, knock and toot, toot, toot can’t get Bear out of bed, Mole cooks up a special treat.
Spring fever is catching in this vibrant story of friendship.
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. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Science Madness
2017-03-28 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Science Madness – Undecided
Get hands on with these short science activities, which are suitable for all ages. Even the youngest scientists will enjoy exploring their world through these interactive explorations.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Boogie Bash
2017-03-28 11:00 - 11:30 UTC | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Boogie Bash – Rhythm Sticks (Eat something on a stick Day)
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.

LEGO® Time
2017-03-29 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
LEGO® Time – Drop & Rescue/LEGO® Patterns
Master Builders prepare to take LEGO engineering to the next level as we combine it with LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Computer Software. Children will have the opportunity to develop their skills in engineering and technology as well as language and literacy by working on these theme- based challenges. Hands-on Lego® building.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Shadow Puppet Theatre
2017-03-30 11:00 - 11:30 UTC | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Shadow Puppet Theatre presents, “This Moose Belongs to Me” by Oliver Jeffers
Wilfred is a boy with rules. He lives a very orderly life. It’s fortunate, then, that he has a pet who abides by rules, such as not making noise while Wilfred educates him on his record collection. There is, however, one rule that Wilfred’s pet has difficulty following: Going whichever way Wilfred wants to go. Perhaps this is because Wilfred’s pet doesn’t quite realize that he belongs to anyone.
A moose can be obstinate in such ways.
Fortunately, the two manage to work out a compromise. Let’s just say it involves apples.
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 created by manipulating cut-outs behind a sheet and in front of a bare bulb lamp representing characters in the story being read out loud.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Storybook Theatre
2017-03-31 11:00 - 11:30 UTC | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Storybook Theatre presents, “April Foolishness” by Teresa Bateman
It’s a spring morning on the farm. Grandpa is fixing breakfast for his visiting grandkids. Suddenly his grandson reports that the cows have got loose! He thinks Big Brown Bessie just stepped on a goose!
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. No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

LEGO® Time
2017-04-01 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
LEGO® Time-“Pulling” lets you explore the world of forces and motion.
Master Builders prepare to take LEGO engineering to the next level as we combine it with LEGO Education WeDo 2.0
Computer Software. Children will have the opportunity to develop their skills in engineering and technology as well as
language and literacy by working on these theme- based challenges. Hands-on Lego® building.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.
If your little learner is not ready for this computer program, we also have DUPLO® Counting, where we will be using large bricks to practice counting and fine motor skills. What a great way to experience open ended hands on learning.

CLOSED
2017-04-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-04-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2017-04-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)

Mini masterminds
2017-04-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Mini masterminds- Eggs in a Basket
We will placing Easter eggs from the carton to the basket using tongs and other large tools. This will be a great way to practice fine motor skills while enjoying the Easter season.
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. No reservation needed.
Free with paid admission.

Boogie Bash
2017-04-04 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Boogie Bash – Ribbon & Scarf Dancing
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.

Family Night at Crust Pizza
2017-04-04 16:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Crust Pizza, 4775 W. Panther Creek Dr. #530, The Woodlands, TX, 77381
Support your museum with a Family Night Out!
Tues. April 4th, 4pm. – close Panther Creek Crust Pizza
Mention TWCM while ordering dine-in or take-out and the museum will receive 15% of your total bill before taxes.
Join us the 1st Tuesday of every month from 4 pm. – close.
Money raised will be used to purchase needed supplies for our Outreach Program which allows us to bring art and science to hospitals and under served schools in our area.

S.O.S.
2017-04-05 11:30 (America/Chicago)
S.O.S. Science on Stage – Gooey Worms
Calling all future scientists! Prepare to be amazed and intrigued as we explore fun science experiments up close live on stage.
These short demonstrations are free with admission and will entertain even the youngest of Einsteins.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission

Shadow Puppet Theatre
2017-04-06 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Shadow Puppet Theatre presents, The Runaway Bunny, written by Margaret Wise Brown
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 created by manipulating cut-outs behind a sheet and in
front of a bare bulb lamp representing characters in the story being read out loud.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Storybook Theatre
2017-04-07 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Storybook Theatre presents, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, written by Paul Galdone
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.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Science Madness
2017-04-11 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Science Madness – Building Strong Structures
Get hands on with these short science activities, which are suitable for all ages. Even the youngest scientists
will enjoy exploring their world through these interactive explorations.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Boogie Bash
2017-04-11 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Boogie Bash – Spring Animal Actions
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.

Nifty Nature
2017-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Nifty Nature – Fish & Marine Mammals
Have you ever touched a real fossil? Ever wondered how many types of seashells there might be? Young naturalists get hands on exploration and information about our wonderful Earth!

Crazy About Critters
2017-04-12 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Crazy About Critters – TGR Exotics
What happens when a turtle outgrows its shell? How many quills does a hedgehog have? Find out answers to these questions and more as you get up close and personal with these crazy critters.

LEGO® Time
2017-04-13 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
LEGO® Time-DUPLO® Robot introduces the concept of gears and axles to our little engineers. What a fun way to experience hands on learning. This weekday LEGO® Time activity is great for ages 2-5.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Shadow Puppet Theatre
2017-04-13 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Shadow Puppet Theatre presents, Happy Easter, Mousel, written by Laura Numeroff
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 created by manipulating cut-outs behind a sheet and in
front of a bare bulb lamp representing characters in the story being read out loud.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

EggTivities
2017-04-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2017-04-15 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Eggtivities April 14th &15th 10am-2pm
Children will delight in creating a bunny mask, egg dyeing and embellishing egg carton baskets or a bunny box to carry eggs. Bring your camera to take photos with the Easter Bunny. Event is included in the price of admission which is $6 for adults and children 1 year and older.
800 Hard Boiled eggs are generously being donated by Brooklyn Cafe. Bunny costume sponsored by Robichau’s Jewelry in Panther Creek Shopping Center.

Storybook Theatre
2017-04-14 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Storybook Theatre presents, the Golden Egg Book, written by Margaret Wise Brown
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.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

EASTER
2017-04-16 00:00 (America/Chicago)
We will be closed in observance of Easter.

Mini masterminds
2017-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Mini masterminds – Follow the leader
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. No reservation needed.
Free with paid admission.

Boogie Bash
2017-04-18 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Boogie Bash- Parachute play
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.

Nanotech Day
2017-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
The Woodlands Children’s Museum will put science in the spotlight during its NanoDays 2017.
The event is slated for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19th.
The museum is partnering with the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network (NISE Net), a national community of researchers and science educators dedicated to fostering public awareness, engagement and understanding of nanoscale science, engineering and technology. Hands on Science experiments will take place throughout the day.
“Our one -day event includes learning experiences to explore the minuscule world of atoms, molecules and nanoscale forces” the museum’s executive director Angela Colton said. “NanoDays, however, is a nationwide festival of educational programs about nanoscale science and engineering and its potential impact on the future.” Around the U.S., scientist are joining with museums and other informal educational organizations to create learning experiences.
At the Woodland’s Children’s Museum the planned activities are designed for adults and children to explore certain products and materials and their properties to better understand science at the nanoscale.
