Mid-Autumn Festival

Revel in the majesty of the moon and the joys of the harvest as we celebrate the Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival.

Event Date
Sunday, October 5, 2025
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9:00 am
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*The Museum opens at noon on Sundays.
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
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About the Event

Mid-Autumn Festival sponsored in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance and in collaboration with VCSA

Each year, the Vietnamese Culture and Science Association partners with the Children’s Museum Houston to bring this celebration to the city of Houston. Join us as we celebrate Mid-Autumn Fest through activities, storytelling, lion dance, and more!


Mỗi năm, Hội Văn hóa và Khoa học Việt Nam hợp tác với Bảo tàng Trẻ em Houston để mang lễ kỷ niệm này đến thành phố Houston. Hãy tham gia cùng chúng tôi khi chúng tôi tổ chức Lễ hội Trung thu thông qua các hoạt động thủ công, kể chuyện, múa lân, các cuộc thi và hơn thế nữa!

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Festival Activities: Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with hands-on activities, cultural displays brought to you by the Vietnamese Culture & Science Association.

When: From 9 am to 1 pm in Kids' Hall

Storytimes - Thanking the Moon: Enjoy a reading of Thanking the Moon by Grace Lin, a sweet story about a family celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival and its traditions.

When: At 11 am, 1 and 3 pm at Kaleidoscope

Soaring Phoenix Lion Dance: Experience the energy and beauty of a traditional lion dance!

When: At noon in Playscape, 2 pm in Kids' Hall

Dance of Asian America: Enjoy a captivating performance highlighting traditional and contemporary Asian dance.

When: At 1 pm in Brown Auditorium

Lantern Making: Design and decorate your own paper lanterns, bringing light, color, and creativity to the Mid-Autumn Festival all day long.

When: All Day in Kaleidoscope
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Event Date
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Event Date
Sun
Oct
5
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Sun
Oct
5
2025
Event Time
9:00 am
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5:00 pm
9:00 am
5:00 pm
Ages
All Ages
Admission
General Admission
Location
Disability Accessibility
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