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Children’s Museum Houston Activities

OPEN DOORS AT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
FFN Series: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage on Thursday Sept. 17 At 630pm in Brown Auditorium

Join the Children’s Museum Houston for this special FREE Family Night event celebrating Hispanic Heritage.

This Family Free Night series recognizes the history, culture, and contributions of Americans whose ancestry can be traced to Latin American countries. Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, the Children’s Museum Houston provides opportunities for families to learn about the achievements of Hispanic people while celebrating their culture through hands-on activities, performances, and more.

Featured Performance:
Ballet Folklórico Herencia Mexicana de Houston

Enjoy a lively performance by this Houston-based dance group dedicated to preserving and promoting Indigenous culture and folklórico art.


HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH CELEBRATION

Saturday, September 19 at 11:00 AM                   Kid’s Alcove

Join the Children’s Museum Houston as they kick off a celebration of Hispanic heritage!

Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing, with performances, crafts, cultural activities, and much more.

Featured Performance:
Calmecac Indigenous Organization – Danza Azteca Splendor

Experience the world of Ancient Mexico through a multidisciplinary performance featuring traditional Aztec dancing.

Sponsored in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.


FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL

Saturday, September 26 | All Day      Chevron Maker Annex

Celebrate the season with a full day of festive family fun!

Enjoy:

  • Live entertainment                          Interactive games
  • Hands-on STEAM activities            Seasonal crafts
  • Story times                                       Autumn-themed activities
  • And much more!

Apple Bobbing Engineering Challenge:
Design and build your own apple-catching contraption, then put your engineering skills to the test to see if you can successfully “bob” for apples!


MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL

Sunday, September 27 | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Celebrate the beauty of the moon and the joys of the harvest at the Children’s Museum Houston’s Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival.

Each year, the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association partners with the Children’s Museum Houston to bring this wonderful celebration to Houston families.

Enjoy:

  • Cultural activities       Storytelling        Lion dances
  • And much more!

Sponsored in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance and presented in collaboration with VCSA.


COMING IN OCTOBER — BOO!SEUM

Remember, October brings the BOO!seum to the Children’s Museum Houston!

The Children’s Museum Houston hosts its month-long BOO!seum festival throughout October, featuring trick-or-treating, spooky activities, crafts, music, and plenty of Halloween fun for families.

October Activities & Events

🎃 Trick-or-Treating
Visit candy stations throughout the museum on Thursdays from 4:00–8:00 PM, Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, and all day on Halloween.

🎵 DJ Sally & Jack Skellington
Dance and play along to seasonal music and Halloween entertainment.

🎨 Crafts & Fun
Enjoy activities such as scratch-art pumpkin designs, pumpkin-mask making, paper-strip pumpkins, and more.

🌙 Free Family Night
Admission is FREE every Thursday from 5:00–8:00 PM. Reservations are required in advance.

Visitor Information

Children’s Museum Houston      1500 Binz Street     Houston, TX 77004

Regular Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
The museum is closed on Mondays.
Hours may be extended for special Halloween activities.

OAK MEADOWS CIVIC CLUB CHILDREN’S MUSEUM TICKETS

Oak Meadows families — remember to contact the Oak Meadows Civic Club about our Children’s Museum tickets.

Each ticket allows up to six (6) family members to enter the museum.

We are pleased to be able to offer Oak Meadows families this opportunity, so please take advantage of it and enjoy a day of fun, learning, and family time at the Children’s Museum Houston!