Tuesday, May 2, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.:  Kaye Henry, author of Willie the Pencil Neck Pooch, will do a reading of her book at 10:30 followed by a "meet and greet" and book signing till 12:00. Willie the Pencil Neck Pooch Kaye Henry is the author of Willie the Pencil Neck Pooch.  She retired […]

Boogie Bash – Picture Book Boogie Miss Jan will be leading creative movement activities from the CD, Literacy in Motion by The Learning Station, based on classic children’s picture books.  The book will be read first followed by the activity with the exception of “There Was an Old Lady…, which will be “told” along with the […]

Support your museum with a Family Night at Crust Pizza! Tues. May 2nd, 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

Children's Book Week May 1-7 10am-5pm Hear different authors and book readings throughout the week. Storytime with Snow White (Front Stage) “Snow White” will read some favorite stories as well as lead the children in some favorite fingerplays and songs. We Are in a Book:  An Elephant and Piggie Book by Mo Willems The Little […]

S.O.S. Science on Stage – Space! 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 presents, Where The Wild Things Are, written by Maurice Sendak 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 […]

Cinco de Mayo Celebration Friday, May 5th 10am-5pm Enjoy the Chikawa Conroe Aztec Dancers performing at 10:30 and 11:30 am.  Don’t miss our special reading of Cinco De Mouse-O! in Storybook Theatre, at 11:00am. Than later that afternoon at 2pm we will have a special concert with Prelude Sing-A-Long Family singing in Spanish.  $1 mini bean & […]

Storybook Theatre presents, Cinco de Mouse-O, written by Jody Cox 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. […]

The Woodlands Children’s Museum will be transformed into a concert hall for a special family event.  The Prelude Family Concert series takes the stage at 2pm. The concert is included in the cost of admission, which is $6 for adults and children 1 year and older. “This sing-along concert will delight the whole family,” Angela Colton, […]

Mother's Day Silhouettes Sat. May 6th and Sat. 13th 10am-5pm Silhouette Artist Patti Rishforth will be with us for two days offering her one of a kind art of cutting your child’s profile from a special piece of paper. Patti is exclusively here for these two days in The Woodlands creating these timeless keepsakes. Appointments & […]

Children's Book Week May 1-7 Saturday, May 6, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.:  Kathy Duval, author of A Bear's Year, will do a reading and power point presentation at 10:30 followed by a "meet and greet" and book signing till 12:00.  Author Kathy Duval has lived most of her life in Texas. Her latest book, […]

LEGO® Time – Drop and Rescue/DUPLO® Fan. 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 […]

Children's Book Week May 1-7 Hear different authors and book readings throughout the week.

Mini masterminds – Spider Web 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 – Moving Around the World 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 – Frogs and Toads 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 – 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.

Shadow Puppet Theatre presents, Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed, written by Eileen Christelow 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 […]

Storybook Theatre presents, Mama, Do You Love Me? written by Barbara M. Joosse 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. […]

I Love You Berry Much! Mother’s Day Celebration Sat. May 13th 10am-2pm Mother and child enjoy a delicious Berry Lemonade and a cookie while creating a keepsake piece of art. Photo opportunity available. Cost is $5 each in addition to the cost of admission, which is $6 for adults and children one and older.

Mother's Day Silhouettes Sat. 13th 10am-5pm Silhouette Artist Patti Rishforth will be with us for two days offering her one of a kind art of cutting your child’s profile from a special piece of paper. Patti is exclusively here for these two days in The Woodlands creating these timeless keepsakes. Appointments & prepayment will be  taken […]

Boogie Bash – Hoola Hoop 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.

S.O.S. Science on Stage – Gravity 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

LEGO® Time-DUPLO® Dough Prints Lego® Time introduces the concept of problem solving with the use of LEGOS®.   Your little artist will use LEGOS® to make prints and shapes in dough.  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 presents, The Wide-Mouthed Frog, written by Keith Faulkner 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 […]

Storybook Theatre presents, The Duck on a Bike, written by David Shannon 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 […]

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.

Mini masterminds – Light Table Magnets 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 – Winging It:  Butterflies & Birds 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 and Build - Grow Caterpillar Grow 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, Herd of Cows! Flock of Sheep! written by Rick Walton 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 […]

Storybook Theatre presents, Bread and Honey, written by Frank Asch 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. […]

Science Madness – Paper Helicopter 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 – Blow Up Balls 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-Puzzle Lego® Time introduces the concept of problem solving with the use of LEGOS®.   Your little mathematician will use visual cards to develop their puzzle solving skills.  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 presents, “The Runaway Pancake” by John Lithgow. Marsupial Sue and friends put on a play of this beloved tale of a pancake on the loose! 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 […]

Storybook Theatre presents, Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses by Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat wakes up feeling grumpy—nothing seems to be going his way. But with the help of some magic sunglasses, Pete learns that a good mood has been inside him all along. Introduce your child to the wonder of reading […]

Science Madness – Microscope Discovery. 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.