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Science Palooza
2017-03-14 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Science Madness – Hydrophobic Sand
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.
Science Madness Palooza is from 10AM-Noon and 1PM-4PM.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Safety Day
2017-03-14 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch presents: Safety Day & “The Friendly Fighter”
Visitors are invited to meet law enforcement, firefighters and Emergency Medical Services members in the community. Check out and explore their really cool equipment and discover safety education tips. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office will be providing fingerprinting kits for families and The Woodlands Township Neighborhood Watch shares safety and crime prevention information. Safe Kids will provide car seat safety checks from 10am-1pm and storybook readings of Storybook readings of “Cell Phone Sally” teach children cell phone safety and usage in an emergency.

Safe Kids will be provide Child Car Seat Safety from 10:00am-1:00pm.
Free with admission.

Science Madness Palooza
2017-03-13 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Science Madness – Water Microscopes and Bending Light
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.
Science Madness Palooza is from 10am-4PM.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Friendship Black Light Puppet Show
2017-03-13 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
“Friendship Black Light Puppet Show”
Jean Kuecher’s Marionette Playhouse
Glowing fluorescent puppets teach friendship skills and how to prevent bullying. Colorful and heartwarming stories about friendship and cooperation are performed in the black light stage.
Performances at 10:30am 12:30pm and 2pm
Free with admission.

Science Madness Palooza
2017-03-12 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Science Madness – Marshmallow Sink or Float
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.
Science Madness Palooza is from 1PM-4PM.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Science Madness Palooza
2017-03-11 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Science Madness – Magnetic & Glow Slime
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.
Science Madness Palooza is from 10AM-Noon and 1PM-4PM.
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Storybook Theatre
2017-03-10 11:00 UTC | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Storybook Theatre presents, “I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato (Charlie and Lola)” by Lauren Child
Lola is a fussy eater. A very fussy eater. She won’t eat her carrots (until her brother Charlie reveals that they’re orange twiglets from Jupiter). She won’t eat her mashed potatoes (until Charlie explains that they’re cloud fluff from the pointiest peak of Mount Fuji). There are many things Lola won’t eat, including – and especially – tomatoes. Or will she? Two endearing siblings star in a witty story about the triumph of imagination over proclivity.
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.

Shadow Puppet Theatre
2017-03-09 11:00 UTC | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Shadow Puppet Theatre presents, “The Foot Book” by Dr. Seuss
A toe-tapper babies will love–the classic Seussian book about opposites: “Wet foot, dry foot. Low foot, high foot…”
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.

Crazy About Critters
2017-03-08 11:30 - 12:00 UTC | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Crazy About Critters featuring TGR Exotics.
Why does a snake stick out its tongue? 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!
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Nifty Nature
2017-03-08 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Plants and Rabbits
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.
Free with admission. No reservation required.

Boogie Bash
2017-03-07 11:00 UTC | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Boogie Bash – Nursery Rhymes & Finger PLays
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.

Mini Masterminds
2017-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Mini Masterminds – Fine Motor Basketball
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.

Closed Monday
2017-03-06
Th museum is closed today Mon. March 6th.

LEGO® Time
2017-03-04 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
LEGO® Time – Robust Structures/Monster Sort. 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.

Storybook Theatre
2017-03-03 11:00 UTC | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Storybook Theatre presents, “What Pet Should I Get?” by Dr. Seuss
What happens when a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally, they can’t choose just one! The tale captures a classic childhood moment—choosing a pet—and uses it to illuminate a life lesson: that it is hard to make up your mind, but sometimes you just have to do it!
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.

Dr. Seuss' Birthday
2017-03-03 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
On March 3rd 10am-5pm Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ 113th birthday (March 2, 1904). Enjoy Storybook Theatre at 11am as we listen to “What Pet Should I Get?” Then at Noon we will have an additional special reading of “Green Eggs and Ham”. All day long children we be creating Dr. Seuss character-inspired art in the MUSE!

Shadow Puppet Theatre
2017-03-02 11:00 UTC | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Shadow Puppet Theatre presents, “What am I? Texas” by Anne Margaret Lewis
A child-friendly look at the places and things that make Texas special.
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.

Texas Independence Day
2017-03-02 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Texas Independence Day is a celebration of the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence. Delight in meeting our trick roping Tall Texan cowboy from 11am-noon. Guests will also have an opportunity to get a picture taken with the Tall Texan along with the Wells Fargo Stagecoach. We will also have a campfire, cowboy sing- a-long.

S.O.S. Science on Stage
2017-03-01 11:30 - 12:00 UTC | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
S.O.S. Science on Stage – Electromagnet
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

Mardi Gras
2017-02-28 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Mardi Gras is an annual event held at the museum celebrating, “Fat Tuesday” Mardi Gras in traditional Louisiana style! The event is on Tuesday, February 28th, 2017 from 10am-2pm.
Guests can participate in a few Mardi Gras Parades lead by an authentic New Orleans Street brass band. We will be marching to “When the Saints Come Marching In”! Guests will also create festive masks and necklaces in Carnival colors. We will have King Cake for the guests to enjoy.
Free with admission to the museum.
Sponsored by Schilleci’s New Orleans Kitchen. Bread Pudding being provided by Schilleci’s.

Closed Monday
2017-02-27

Sunday Story Time
2017-02-26 13:00 UTC | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Sunday Story Time presents, “Snowmen All Year” – Caralyn Buehner
Children wonder what would happen if their favorite frosty friends didn’t melt with springtime. What would it be like to take a snowman to the beach? What costume would a snowman wear if you took him trick-or-treating? In this dazzling, silly book, the weather brings a year’s worth of surprise and laughter.
Twice Monthly readings of some of our favorite children’s books. Come join us in Read-A-Lot Kingdom!
No reservation needed. Free with paid admission.

Fitness Frenzy
2017-02-25 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Our first annual Fitness Frenzy event promoting fitness, health and healthy eating habits. There will be many local businesses and organizations participating. Most activities and businesses/organizations will take place in our parking lot. We will have a special art activity in the Muse that relates to the event.
13 foot MEGA Heart educational blow-up, walk thru heart to educate about blood flow.
Republic Ambulance will explain the parts of their ambulance and bring your Teddy Bear to “Care for your Bear”.
Villa Sports will be sharing importance of physical activity.
The Woodlands Country Club will be sharing the athletic/physical activities and camps they offer.
K-STAR Radio will be broadcasting live
Face Painting

Kids in the Kitchen
2017-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Get Fit February – Jr. League’s Kids in the Kitchen
With the intent of being compliant with the museums Let’s Move initiative, we will celebrate with a week of different activities that support a fit and healthy lifestyle. Demonstrations will be held daily during the week with a culminating “Fun Day” on Saturday 2/25th.

Couch to Kitchen
2017-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Get Fit February – Couch to Kitchen
With the intent of being compliant with the museums Let’s Move initiative, we will celebrate with a week of different activities that support a fit and healthy lifestyle. Demonstrations will be held daily during the week with a culminating “Fun Day” on Saturday 2/25th.

Yoga Demonstration
2017-02-24 11:30 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Get Fit February – Alyssa Martin Yoga demonstration
With the intent of being compliant with the museums Let’s Move initiative, we will celebrate with a week of different activities that support a fit and healthy lifestyle. Demonstrations will be held daily during the week with a culminating “Fun Day” on Saturday 2/25th.

Storybook Theatre
2017-02-24 11:00 UTC | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Storybook Theatre presents, “Get Up and Go” by Nancy Carlson
We all come in different shapes and sizes, and it doesn’t matter if you are tall, short, skinny, or round. Your body is your own, and you need to take care of it. Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution or simply time for a change, this book is the perfect catalyst to get readers moving. Vibrant, fun-filled illustrations and an encouraging text explain the many great reasons to exercise, from making new friends to going new places, or just because it’s good for your body. Nancy Carlson’s gleeful, kid-friendly story is sure to make readers young and old get up and exercise!
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.

Karate Demonstration
2017-02-24 10:30 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Get Fit February – Karate Demonstration with Mr. Prieto
With the intent of being compliant with the museums Let’s Move initiative, we will celebrate with a week of different activities that support a fit and healthy lifestyle. Demonstrations will be held daily during the week with a culminating “Fun Day” on Saturday 2/25th.

Bollywood Dancing with Joy
2017-02-23 11:00 (America/Chicago) | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Get Fit February – Bollywood Dancing demonstration with Tripti
With the intent of being compliant with the museums Let’s Move initiative, we will celebrate with a week of different activities that support a fit and healthy lifestyle. Demonstrations will be held daily during the week with a culminating “Fun Day” on Saturday 2/25th.

Shadow Puppet Theatre
2017-02-23 11:00 UTC | The Woodlands Children’s Museum
Shadow Puppet Theatre presents “Dinosaur Mardi Gras” – by Diane De Las Casas
Get ready to stomp and chomp to that mambo beat! When carnival time rolls into New Orleans, these hip dinosaurs want to boogie on down. Iguanodon wiggles to the music of a marching band, while Zigongosaurus dances zydeco and Pterodactyal swoops into the crowd. From singing tunes and tossing beads, these big beasts sure know how to party. Laissez les bon temps rugir!
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.
