Cinco De Mayo Celebration!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us as we spotlight Mexican culture with performances, activities and more!

Event Date
Thursday, May 7, 2026
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Event Time
9:00 am
8:00 pm
9:00 am
8:00 pm
*The Museum opens at noon on Sundays.
Ages
All Ages
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About the Event

Activities, events and times subject to change.

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Children's Museum Houston with free performances, workshops and more!

Special Events:

Cascarones Story & Workshop: Learn how to make your own cascarones—colorful confetti-filled eggs—then join in the custom of cracking the eggs over someone's head which symbolizes joy and good luck, honoring the joyful spirit of Cinco de Mayo and the historic Battle of Puebla.

Limit 15 participants each session ages 5+. Sign up at Kaleidoscope; sign ups open one hour before each workshop

When: At the top of every hour from 3 to 6 pm in Kaleidoscope

Las Americas Ballet Folklorico: Come watch Las Americas Ballet Folklorico perform vibrant dances in celebration of Cinco de Mayo! This Houston-based dance group is dedicated to honoring Hispanic culture through the beauty and tradition of dance.

When: At 6:30 pm in Brown Auditorium

Maracas & Pinatas: Craft your own colorful piñata or maracas in this hands-on maker activity and celebrate through art and sound!

When: All Day in Chevron Maker Annex
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Event Date
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Event Date
Thu
May
7
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Thu
May
7
2026
Event Time
9:00 am
-
8:00 pm
9:00 am
8:00 pm
Ages
All Ages
Admission
Location
Disability Accessibility
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