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School’s out. Party’s on!  Grab your party hats, lace up your sneakers,and prepare to turn up the dial because this summer, Children's Museum Houstonis throwing the ultimate celebration with “Party All Summer Long,”  a jam-packed season of themed events burstingwith imagination, discovery, culture, creativity, and enough excitement to makethe Houston heat wave jealous.

From rainbow powder tossesand soccer showdowns to superhero encounters, ocean adventures, holidayhijinks, and explosive science demos, the Museum is serving up a summer whereevery single week feels like a brand-new festival. Families can color outsidethe lines, travel the globe without leaving Houston, dive into hands-on STEMadventures, dance to international beats, and celebrate the joy of play allsummer long!

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‍JUNE EVENTS

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Pop of Color Party

Saturday, June 6

Can't Miss: Cosmic Color Throw!

Kick off summer in full technicolor as the Museum bursts into a rainbow-powered celebration where science fizzes, creativity splashes, and imagination quite literally pops off the walls. Mix, swirl, build, and bubble your way through a day where every activity proves that life is better in color!

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Let's Play Soccer Party

Saturday, June 13

Can't Miss: Oversized Soccer Darts!

Get ready to move, groove, and score big as the Museum becomes a high-energy playground where science meets sport and every corner feels like game day. From robot soccer matches to heart-pumping fitness challenges, this is play with no sidelines.

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Juneteenth Celebration

Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 19

Sponsored by Shriners Children's Texas

Can’t Miss: Ministry in Motion live performances!

Honor history, celebrate resilience, and uplift voices of courage through a powerful two-day experience blending art, storytelling, movement, and reflection. This meaningful celebration brings the past into conversation with the present through creativity and connection.

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Global Goal Soccer Party (Futbol)

Saturday, June 20

Sponsored by Chevron

Can’t Miss: Soccer Skill Stations with coaches and guest players!

Take a whirlwind trip around the world without ever leaving Houston as the Museum transforms into a global celebration of cultures, rhythms, languages, and soccer spirit. Every station is a new destination filled with discovery.

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Papa Party!

Sunday, June 21

Can’t Miss: PapaBubble’s candy creations!

Celebrate the dads, grandpas, mentors, and everyday heroes who show up with love, laughter, and the occasional dad joke. This heartfelt day mixes sweet moments, silly humor, and hands-on creativity made to say “thanks, Dad.”

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You Got a Friend in Me Party

Saturday, June 27

Can’t Miss: Meet Woody, Buzz and Jessie!

Friendship takes centerstage as toys come to life, imagination runs wild, and every activity reminds families that play is better together.

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‍JULY EVENTS

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Final Kickoff Soccer Party

Friday, July 3

Sponsored by Chevron

Can’t Miss: Game-day glam face painting!

Celebrate the final moments of global soccer fever with a high-energy sendoff packed with music, movement, creativity, and championship-level fun.

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Kidpendence Day Party

Saturday, July 4

Can’t Miss: Patriotic Xtreme Science Demos!

Celebrate America’s 250^th birthday with a kid-sized twist through explosive science, giant games, community creativity, and red-white-and-blue fun that lights up every corner of the Museum.

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How Far I’ll Go - Ocean Adventure Party

Saturday, July 11

Can’t Miss: Moana and Polynesian dance performances!

Dive deep into an ocean of discovery where science, storytelling, and culture come together in a tidal wave of hands-on exploration and splash-worthy fun.

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Tanabata Japanese Star Festival

Sunday, July 12

In partnership with Consulate-General of Japan in Houston

Can’t Miss: Kamishibai Japanese storytelling!

Wish upon a star during this dazzling celebration of Japan’s beloved Star Festival, where centuries-old traditions sparkle to life through storytelling, hands-on crafts, cultural experiences, and heartfelt wishes hanging from bamboo branches. Families can step into a world of legends, lanterns, and celestial wonder inspired by one ofJapan’s most magical traditions.

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Super Squad Party

Friday, July 17

Can’t Miss: Meet Superman and Supergirl!

Up, up, and away!Superheroes swoop into the Museum for a larger-than-life celebration where kindness saves the day, creativity becomes a superpower, and every child gets the chance to become the hero of their own story. Capes are highly encouraged.

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Under the Big Top Party

Saturday, July 18

Can’t Miss: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey!

In partnership with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey

Step right up for a whirlwind day of circus-inspired excitement where carnival magic, balancing acts, sweet treats, and colorful spectacles turn the Museum into the greatest show in Houston.Families can clown around, test their skills, and run away to the circus without ever leaving town

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Ice Cream Party  -  In Celebration of National Ice Cream Day

Sunday, July 19

Can’t Miss: Ice cream making workshops!

Cool down and sweeten up summer with a brain-freezing blend of science, creativity, and delicious fun where ice cream becomes the ultimate ingredient for discovery. This scoop-tacular celebration is sprinkled with hands-on experiments and frosty family adventures.

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Jingle in July Party

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Can’t Miss: Soft Snowball Battles!

Who says holiday magic belongs only in December?This snow-filled summertime spectacular flips the calendar upside down with frosty fun, giving-back activities, winter wonderland science, and enough festive cheer to make even Santa trade in his sleigh for sunscreen.

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‍AUGUST EVENTS

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Spiderman’s Web-Slinging Party

Saturday, August 1

Can’t Miss: Meet Spider-Man and Web Sling Showdown!

Your friendly neighborhood superhero swings into the Museum for a web-packed day of action, agility, science, and adventure where families can climb into hands-on challenges worthyof a true superhero origin story.

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It’s My Party (and I’ll Cry If I Want To!)

Saturday, August 8

Sponsored by Oxy

Can’t Miss: Silent Disco and therapy dogs!

Feelings take center stage during this colorful, thoughtful, and joyfully expressive celebration inspired by emotions, mindfulness, and the wonderfully messy world inside all of us. Families are invited to laugh, reflect, dance, create, and discover healthy ways to express every emotion under the sun.

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