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Tanabata Celebration
2020-12-13 10:30 - 13:30, 2020-12-12 10:30 - 13:30, 2020-12-11 10:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
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.

Drop and Shop Workshop
2020-12-13 09:00 - 13:00, 2020-12-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2020-12-11 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

Skeeter the Clown Variety Shows
2020-12-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-12-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-12-11 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

Boogie Bash 11am & Noon
2020-12-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-12-12 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-12-11 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.

Museum Closed
2020-12-13

Shadow Puppet Theatre-🕊️ ❤✌️ 🌍The Peace Book 11am and 2:30pm
2020-12-12 14:30 - 17:00, 2020-12-11 14:30 - 17:00, 2020-12-10 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
2020-12-12 11:00 - 13:00, 2020-12-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2020-12-10 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
2020-12-12 11:00 - 13:00, 2020-12-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2020-12-10 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
2020-12-12 11:00, 2020-12-11 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.

Monty The Magician
2020-12-12 11:00, 2020-12-11 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.

🌲☃️❄️🎅Santa's Morning Jingle- A Holiday Experience
2020-12-12 08:00 - 23:00
Santa’s Morning Jingle-A Holiday Experience! 🌲☃️❄️🎅Saturday, December 12th, 8:00-11:00am
Santa ALERT! Santa is making a very special stop at The Woodlands Children’s Museum with a few special guests on Saturday, December 12th from 8:00-11:00am.Gather the family for a sing-a-long toe-tapping live music performance with TCA Touring Children’s Musician Joe McDermott.Delight in your children’s anticipated visit with Santa, while our elves take their photo and place it in a holiday-themed frame.Enjoy our unique snow play area and pose for pictures with OLAF. BE sure to participate in our one of a kind Christmas art projects, in the Muse Art Bar, that are sure to be treasured.Enjoy our coffee and hot chocolate bar and special treats from our Candy Bar and a special gift bag from Santa’s workshop.As you leave, be sure to get your takeaway breakfast goodies that include warm mini donuts, fresh fruit, yogurt and juice.
Mrs. Claus will read Santa’s favorite story, “The Night Before Christmas” by Clement C. Moore/Mary Engelbreit, Illustrator.

Tickets online here, $25 Children, $10 Adults

Museum ONLY open for this event
2020-12-12

Storybook Theatre-Hanukkah Bear 🕎🐻🔯
2020-12-11 11:00
Storybook Theatre at 11am Friday, December 11th presents 🕎🐻🔯 “Hanukkah Bear” by Eric A. Kimmel. The delicious aroma of Bubba Brayna’s famous latkes attracts a bear on the first night of Hanukkah. Not seeing or hearing very well, Bubba Brayna mistakes him for her rabbi and invites him inside her home to play the dreidel game, light the menorah, and enjoy a delicious meal. After the bear leaves, imagine her surprise when the real Rabbi and all her friends show up for dinner!
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. #BookReading #StoryTime #ChildrensBook #Educate #Empower #Excite

Museum OPEN 10am-2pm with timed sessions
2020-12-11 10:00 - 14:00
Click here to visit our Ticket page for Member and Non-Member contactless admission tickets.
