Events

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 […]

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 […]

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

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- […]

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 […]

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!

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 […]

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® […]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 - 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” 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.

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 […]

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.

Delight in the magic of Houston magician Scott Hollingsworth, who has thrilled, amazed and impressed children’s audiences all over the world. His warm personality and outlandish sense of humor are simply charming and Scott turns any day into an unforgettable celebration of magic. Don’t miss the magic where the impossible becomes engaging and the audience […]

Science Madness - Invisible Ink 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.

Delight in colorful, interactive, child-friendly and entertaining performances with Macaw and other exotic birds. Performances at 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:00pm Free with admission.

Houston Dynamo’s own Mascot “Diesel” will be here to interact with children. Free with admission.

Science Madness - Vision Tricks 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.

Guaranteed to delight, Robert Williams and his Capuchin monkeys create priceless memories for children and their families. Come visit us and see Ms Monkey’s Emporium show and interact with the monkeys. For $5, children can have their photo taken with the child-friendly monkeys. A portion of the proceeds from the photos will be donated to […]

Science Madness - Green Oobleck 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.

Don’t miss our Irish-at-heart tribute to St. Patrick’s Day presenting traditional Irish dancing by Cloggers Unlimited, the McTeggart Irish Dancers, dedicated to sharing Irish dance. Claude Sims will be juggling and delighting the children. Drake Irish Dancers at 10:45am Cloggers Unlimited at Noon McTeggart Irish Dancers of South Texas at 1:00pm    

Science Madness - Solid Water 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.

Mini Masterminds - Ribbon Weaver 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 - Spring Fling 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® Read & Build - Peek A Boo Jungle The combination of construction play and reading has been shown to increase a child's physical, cognitive and emotional development while encouraging them to use their creativity, imagination and dexterity. Join us during our short story time, building compatible activities with Lego® Duplo® blocks and accessories. Best for […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 - 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]