Join Chevron at Children’s Museum Houston for a family-friendly celebration of global soccer with interactive activities, STEM fun, and cultural experiences for all ages!
Celebrate the spirit of global soccer at the Children’s Museum Houston! Join us for hands-on activities, interactive experiences, and family-friendly fun inspired by the excitement of the world’s biggest international soccer tournament. Guests of all ages can explore STEM challenges, cultural activities, and energetic games that bring communities together through the love of the sport.
Opening day brings the heat! Summer celebration blasts off with a high-energy kickoff event where families can jump into the action from the first whistle.
Houston’s international spirit takes the spotlight during a colorful cultural celebration inspired by countries from around the globe. Families can enjoy live pop-up performances showcasing music and dance traditions connected to countries playing in Houston, including Germany, Curaçao, Portugal, DR Congo, the Netherlands, Sweden, Uzbekistan, Cape Verde, and SaudiArabia. It’s a passport-free trip around the world, no extra time required.
Before the summer celebration takes its final bow, families can enjoy one last victory lap when the Museum stays open until 8 p.m. for extended evening fun.
Soccer Bean Bags: Kick off the fun by creating your own mini soccer ball beanbag perfect for playtime!
UV Detectors: Gear up like a pro with UV-detecting bracelets that change color in the sun while you play.
Parade of Nations Pennants: Create your own pennant flag to join the “Parade of Nations” and celebrate the excitement of the World Cup!
Soccer Friction Ramps: core points for your team while you explore the science of friction and how it is used in different sports—like soccer!
Shape Art: Create art using pentagons and hexagons—because even soccer balls love a good geometry lesson.
Soccer Friction Ramps: Score points for your team while you explore the science of friction and how it is used in different sports—like soccer!
Zentangled Soccer Ball: Relax and focus by decorating a soccer design with structured patterns inspired by the Zentangle Method as we mark the final Houston game of the World Cup!
Shrinking Soccer Bracelets: Experiment with a special type of plastic to create your own soccer-themed shrinky dink accessory!
Throughout the month, families can experience daily activities designed to keep imaginations in play and curiosity on the ball.
Storytimes: Enjoy daily storytimes highlighting teamwork, perseverance, sportsmanship, and learning from mistakes.
Robotic Soccer: Program and compete with robots in an action-packed mini soccer match.
DIY Tabletop Games: Design your own mini match with this fun maker-style activity!
Build a Player: Design foosball players and test improvements, learning how small design changes affect performance.
Welcome to Houston Cardboard Challenge: Work as a team to design and build iconic Houston landmarks and stadiums out of cardboard!
How Quick Are You? Reaction Time Lab: Test your reflexes and see if you’ve got the quick reaction speed of a world-class goalie.
Getting to Know You: Toss the soccer ball and answer the question under your thumbs in this fun, fast-paced game that helps you get to know your friends and family better!
Soccer Darts: Step up and take your best shot at scoring big in an oversized inflatable soccer goal.
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