The Museum is a snowy wonderland! Experience Polar Palooza, a plethora of multi-cultural activities and festive happenings all around the Museum!
Children's Museum Houston
The Museum is a snowy wonderland! Experience Polar Palooza, a plethora of multi-cultural activities and festive happenings all around the Museum!
OPEN Mondays,Dec. 22, 29 and Jan. 5
OPEN New Year’sDay, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Free Family Night Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m.)
Closed Christmas Day
December 20 - January 4
Snow?! In TEXAS?! It's true! A nimbostratus cloud will descend upon Children's Museum Houston to transform our courtyard into a winter wonderland. Bring your mittens and expect to play in real snow.
Snow refreshes every day at 1 pm
Let's Play: The Musical!
Step into a magical playroom where toys come to life in this fun, interactive musical adventure! Join YoYo, Rubber Ducky, Pixel, Slime, and friends as they navigate feelings of friendship, confidence, and belonging—all brought to life with oroginal songs and lively dance moves that kids and families can sing and dance along with. Perfect for kids and their families, this 15-20 minute daily performance at the Children’s Museum promises smiles, laughter, and lots of ways to play!
Saturday, December 13
Animals in Winter – Meet a REAL Reindeer!
Sponsored by Phillips 66
Get ready to paws for holiday fun during a wildly festive day packed with creative crafts, cool critters, and performances that will have the whole family feeling furry merry. Meet a real reindeer for the ultimate sleigh-side selfie, craft your own animal snow globes, make fluffy polar bear masks, and enjoy story times filled with lovable animal friends. Plus, don’t miss the Texas Six Steppers as talented pups dance their way into your heart.
Saturday, December 20
Enjoy a day of frosty fun with character meet & greets, lively sing-alongs, hands-on science, creative crafts, and interactive storytelling. From Frozen favorites to snowy experiments, families can dive into a magical winter experience for all ages.
Sunday, December 21
Celebrate the holiday season with dance, music, storytelling, and creative hands-on fun. Enjoy a magical Nutcracker performance, festive live music, a special story time, and seasonal crafts that let kids design their own decorations and explore the spirit of the holidays.
OPEN Monday, December 22
Step into a world of holiday fun with Jack, Sally, and friends! Sing along, dance in festive games, build wacky toys, craft magical projects, and explore holiday traditions!
Tuesday, December 23
Step into the magic of the Polar Express with festive activities, creative crafts, and hands-on fun inspired by this holiday favorite. Enjoy storytelling that bring the spirit of the journey to life!
Wednesday, December 24
Join us for a cozy countdown to Christmas with some Santa meet and greet and Christmas stories and decorating!
Museum closes at 3 pm for Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 25
CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DAY
Friday, December 26
Learn all about Kwanzaa and how it is celebrated through visual arts and music!
Saturday, December 27
Mayor Gingerbread Presents: Candyland
Let your creativity run wild at the Candy Workshop, where you'll build fantastical structures using an array of colorful candies and treats. Experience the art of Dragon's Beard Candy Making, where delicate strands of sugary goodness are spun before your very eyes.
Sunday, December 28
Sponsored by Chevron
Join us for some fun ways to play and spend some time with Ducky, Slime, YoYo, Pixel and Buckets the Bear, the stars from the original toy-themed musical!
Tuesday, December 30
It's almost time! Get ready to celebrate 2026 with excitement, wonder, and fun for the whole family! Enjoy live performances, interactive entertainment, and festive cheer as we welcome the New Year together.
December 31
It's time to say "GOODBYE, 2025!" and hello to a New Year! No need to stay up till midnight to celebrate the New Year. Children's Museum Houston welcomes you back to the city's longest-running New Year's Eve celebration just for kids. This end-of-year bash rings in the New Year at the stroke of noon with ball drops, just like Times Square! Catch live performances, and dance 'til the countdowns!
Thursday, January 1
Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with a night full of fun, excitement, and family-friendly entertainment! Enjoy live performances, interactive activities, festive crafts, and music as we ring in the New Year together in style.
Saturday, January 3
Join us for a festive celebration of cultural traditions! Enjoy storytelling, hands-on crafts, and activities that highlight the spirit of Dia de los Reyes!
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