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noemail@cmhouston.org — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:00:00 GMT

September 1–8

AMAZING AVIAN WONDERWEEK

noemail@cmhouston.org — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:00:00 GMT

AMAZING AVIATION: BIRDS ARE FLY!
Children's Museum of Houston celebrates nature’s amazing high fliers
August 15—21

Did you know the mockingbird is the official bird of Texas? Nearly 360-bird species breed in Texas, but only the Golden-cheeked Warbler nests exclusively in this state. Come out of your nest and explore the wonders, fascinations, and interesting facts of birds and their behavior during our Amazing Aviation week.

ACTIVITIES:

Amazing Avians: Stop by the EcoStation and discover some interesting facts about birds and their nests, listen to the chirps of various birds and compare them to each other, and create a bird field guide you can take home to explore the amazing birds in your neighborhood.
Paper Chopper: Birds aren’t the only ones who can fly. Design your own helicopter and soar to new heights in Junktion!
Cockpit View: Just because you can’t physically fly like a bird doesn’t mean you don’t know what it’s like to be in the sky. Use your imagination and experience from a plane ride and draw what you might see out the window from the cockpit of a plane in Junktion.
Parachute Physics: See what the wind can do to a miniature parachute that you create in Junktion.

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BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

noemail@cmhouston.org — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:00:00 GMT

TIME TO HIT THE BOOKS: BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
Children's Museum of Houston pumps up kids for school!
August 22—28

It’s that time of year again and what better way to get motivated than by visiting the Children's Museum of Houston for back to school fun. Join us for activities that will have you ready for a new school year in no time. So grab your notepad, sharpen your pencils, and take notes on all of the fun and creative things you will do at CMH. School starts Aug. 23 for HISD.

ACTIVITIES:

Project Fashionista: Back to School Edition. Before hitting the books, come hit our “runway!” Design, create, and model your own line of clothing made of found and recycled materials that we provide. Here’s your chance to strut your stuff in the Brown Auditorium!
Event Time: Aug 22; 1 p.m.
What Shall I Wear Today? Be sure to check out Math Cart to see how many different creative combinations of outfits you can create, just in time for school!
Event Time: Aug. 22—24; All Day
Design a Ride: Tired of seeing that big old yellow school bus? Do you wish you could ride in style to school? Come decorate your version of a school bus by adding some color and cool designs to the traditional bus.
Gotcha Covered: Make your books stand out and be noticed by making cool book covers. You will be ready to learn something new everyday with your stylish books.
Pencil Buddy: Don’t just sharpen your number two pencil, dress it up!

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NATIONAL SMILE MONTH

noemail@cmhouston.org — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:00:00 GMT

SAY “CHEESE” FOR NATIONAL SMILE MONTH!
Show off those pearly whites as the Children's Museum of Houston celebrates National Smile Month
August 8—14

August is National Smile Month and what better way to show off your smile than by visiting the Children’s Museum of Houston. There are plenty of activities that will make you say “cheese,” so turn that frown upside down!

ACTIVITIES:

Smiley Face Art: Make a smiley work of art that will brighten anyone’s day by using the famous yellow happy face.
Tooth Tangrams: Make your dentist proud by solving the toothy riddles with your knowledge of teeth.
Grinning Puppet: Take a smile with you everywhere you go! Make your very own tooth puppet that will always wear a smile on its face no matter where you go.

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NATIONAL INVENTOR'S MONTH

noemail@cmhouston.org — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:00:00 GMT

TRIAL AND ERROR: CELEBRATING INVENTOR’S MONTH
Take chances, get messy and make mistakes at the Children’s Museum of Houston!
Sponsored by Verizon
August 1—7

Inventing is about taking chances and learning through trial and error. Come celebrate some of the greatest inventors, such as Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, and James Watt for their risk-taking chances which changed our world. Put on your thinking hat and unleash your creative side in activities that will bring out the inventor in you. What great invention will you come up with?

ACTIVITIES:

Blinky Bugs: LED Creatures. Build a creature that is truly unique! Use batteries and LEDs to make a creature whose eyes flash when its antenna moves in Inventors’ Workshop.
Event Time: All day; check times.
Inventor Match Game: Think you know your inventors well? See how many inventors you can match to their genius inventions over at Junktion.
Build Your Brain: Stop by the Junktion to solve a few brainteasers that will help develop your creative skills. After all, in order to be a great inventor you have to keep the creative juices flowing.
Rube Goldberg Invention: Design your own complicated invention to perform the simplest task in the spirit of the famous inventor Rube Goldberg at Junktion.
Invent-a-Color: Create your very own color by using primary and secondary colors, and then use your unique color to make a wonderful masterpiece in the Alexander Art Academy.

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THE BIRTHDAY BALL GALA

noemail@cmhouston.org — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:00:00 GMT

THE BIRTHDAY BALL Children’s Museum of Houston Celebrates 30 Years! Aspiring to raise more than $800,000 through underwriting and auction Chaired by mother-daughter team Kathryn Rabinow and Sarah Rabinow Pesikoff HOUSTON (June 24, 2010) – We’re celebrating three decades of innovative, child-centered learning! You’re invited to have a ball as we turn thirty, flirty and thriving during The Birthday Ball at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 16 at the Children’s Museum of Houston (CMH). Mother-daughter co-chair team Kathryn Rabinow and Sarah Rabinow Pesikoff lead the milestone celebration with the hope of raising more than $800,000 for CMH’s fun, educational programs. Over 600 of the most generous supporters will nosh on a birthday feast by Jackson & Company among festive decor by Bergner & Johnson, dance the night away to music by Commercial Art, and bid on exclusive Big Board and Silent Auction packages, including travel with the official CMH airline,...

MISS TEEN PINEY WOODS VISITS CMH

noemail@cmhouston.org — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:00:00 GMT

MISS TEEN PINEY WOODS VISITS CMH!
Children's Museum of Houston Welcomes Aspiring Miss Teen Texas Asia Jones
Saturday, June 19th

Miss Teen Piney Woods, Asia Jones, will be volunteering on Saturday, June 19, at the Children’s Museum of Houston. Jones is running for Miss Teen Texas and is required to do community service. In an effort to enhance the self-esteem and self-worth of children of all ages, Jones took the opportunity to get in touch with Houston kids by selecting the Children's Museum of Houston as her place for service. She will perform duties as assigned and will be available for a meet-and-greet.

Come out and hang out with Miss Teen Piney Woods. Get your picture taken with her and get her autograph! Don’t miss this chance to cheer her before her big competition. The Miss Teen Texas competition will be held on July 2 on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington.

WHEN:
Miss Teen Piney Woods Visits CMH
June 19, 2010
10 a.m.—2 p.m.

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FREE SCHOOL VACCINATIONS

noemail@cmhouston.org — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:00:00 GMT

FREE SCHOOL VACCINATIONS DURING FREE FAMILY NIGHTS AT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON
Every Thursday, July 22– Aug. 26, 2010
Administered by Texas Children’s Hospital Mobile Unit and Blue Cross/Blue Shield
LIMIT FIRST 150 PEOPLE

All children under 18 needing immunizations as required for admission by the Harris County school districts will have the opportunity to receive FREE vaccinations at the Children’s Museum of Houston (CMH). Blue Cross/Blue Shield and the Texas Children’s Hospital will be administering them on different occasions. To qualify, parents and guardians will need their child’s immunization records. No need to pre-register.

After the vaccinations, children and families are invited to enjoy the numerous hands-on exhibits CMH has to offer. Check out our new exhibit Secrets of Circles or head outside to FlowWorks and EcoStation!

WHEN:
Thursday, July 22, 29 (Administered by Blue Cross/Blue Shield Care Van Program)
Thursdays, August 5, 12, 19, 26 (Administered by the Texas Children’s Hospital Mobile Unit)
Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
***Note: CMH offers FREE admission during Free Family Night on Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m.

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NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY

noemail@cmhouston.org — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:00:00 GMT

NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY CELEBRATION
Children's Museum of Houston celebrates the all-time frozen favorite
July 19—21

Wondering how to beat the Houston heat this summer? Come by the Children's Museum of Houston to cool down and celebrate National Ice Cream Day. Enjoy your summer with a little cool treat you can make yourself and eat, and discover something new about your favorite frozen dessert.

ACTIVITES:

Rock and Roll Ice Cream Making: Join us in the courtyard as you shake, rattle, and roll your way to the tasty frozen treat you make yourself.
Event Time: July 21 at 11 a.m.—1 p.m.
I Scream for Ice Cream: How many different menu options can you create for your ice cream shop.
Ice Cream Wearable Art: Celebrate National Ice Cream Day by creating your very own colorful cone art to wear.

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RETRO TOYS WONDERWEEK

noemail@cmhouston.org — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:00:00 GMT

BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED: RETRO TOYS UNWRAPPED
Children's Museum of Houston shows kids fun doesn’t have to run on batteries
July 8—14

Are you tired of having to constantly replace the batteries in your toys? If so, check out the Children's Museum of Houston as we go retro. These retro toys will surely keep you entertained for hours to come. Experience good old fashion games such as Pick-Up Sticks and Chinese Yo-Yo.

ACTIVITIES:

Cardboard Automata: Mechanical Toys. It’s your chance to create a mechanical toy. What will you come up with?
Event Time: All day; check times.
Old Fashion Spud: Make your own paper version of the classic Mr. Potato Head.
Pick-Up Sticks: Try playing this old fashioned game your parents and grandparents played as kids.
Chinese Yo-Yo: Are yo-yo Have fun playing with the yo-yo you make yourself.
Sink or Float: Make sure to stop by the Science Station to find out which toys will sink or float and discover the mystery of density.
Printmaking with Toys: Create a colorful art design by “driving” a toy truck through a puddle of paint and onto construction paper in the Alexander Art Academy.

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FORENSICS WONDERWEEK

noemail@cmhouston.org — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:00:00 GMT

FORENSICS FIASCO: MYSTERIES AT THE MUSEUM
Let Out Your Inner Detective during Forensics Week at the Children's Museum of Houston
July 25—31

Want to be the next Sherlock Holmes or CSI detective? Do you have what it takes to solve a mystery? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions you should inspect our Forensics Week at CMH.

ACTIVITIES:

Secret Code: Keep your entire secret messages safe by making a cypher wheel to encrypt them.
Fingerprint Personality: Compare your fingerprint to others in your family by magnifying it. See how different each person’s fingerprint is.
Who Done It: Solve the cases of the Junktion mysteries by examining the evidence.
Forensics Lab: Crack the case by following the clues left out our very own Forensics Lab in Kidtropolis, USA.
Forensics Fun: The Science Station will have a series of hands-on activities that will show you the fascinating and interesting sides of forensics science. Put your detective skills to work by dusting and analyzing fingerprints to solve a case.

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ALL STAR WONDERWEEK

noemail@cmhouston.org — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

SUMMER ALL-STARS WONDERWEEK
Children’s Museum of Houston celebrates baseball season and summer sports with homerun fun in the sun
June 10-16
Sponsored by Target

Is your thinking cap a baseball cap? Then head to the Children’s Museum of Houston for a week all about summer sports and games!

ACTIVITIES:

Hide & Seek: Identify different types of camouflage, color a bird to match its habitat, and use fabric to illustrate how camouflage helps animals hide from predators at EcoStation.
Extreme Sports Science: Help us celebrate summer fun at Science Station with interactive experiments which explore the science of sports like skydiving, baseball and scuba.
Team Spirit Junktion: Make a paper pennant for your favorite team, a paper football to use on our tabletop gridiron, and a trading card with your picture on it.
Race to the Top: Use your probability and measuring skills in some fun races at Math Cart!
Power Sports Science: Head to Power Science Lab to learn about curveballs, surfing (using Slinkies!), and even why a tennis ball is fuzzy.

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DADDY DAZE WONDERWEEK

noemail@cmhouston.org — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

DADDY DAZE CELEBRATION
Children’s Museum of Houston celebrates Father’s Day
June 20
Sponsored by Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation

This Father’s Day, let Dad do what he does best — spend some quality time with you! Make special gifts and celebrate all week at the Children’s Museum of Houston with activities the family can enjoy together.

ACTIVITIES:

Daddies in Nature: Read about animal life cycles and create a family tree with leaf rubbings, stencils, and stamps at EcoStation.
Build It High: Dads love to build, and so do kids! Stop by Science Station to create structures with a variety of materials and learn the physics behind them.
Aerodynamic Designs: You and dad can be aeronautical engineers as you design and construct you own paper gliders at the Inventors’ Workshop.
Daddy Junktion: Make a family tree, a special Tie Card for the big guy in your life, and your own wrapping paper to use on a Father’s Day gift.
Fun Family Fitness & Food: Learn how to play balloon volleyball and taste-test some healthy yummy treats in Power Science Lab. What are each family member’s favorites?

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KIDPENDENCE DAY

noemail@cmhouston.org — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

CELEBRATE KIDPENDENCE DAY!
Children's Museum of Houston celebrates Independence Day with kids’ parade and 21-soda geyser burst salute
Sunday, July 4th

Come celebrate America’s 234th birthday and everything that represents the land of the free and the home of the brave. Show off your patronage to the good ole U.S.A by wearing the great colors of red, white and blue. Join us in fun activities that will show people you are proud to be an American.

ACTIVITIES:

Proud to Be An American Flag Waving Parade. Join the High Steppers Brass Band in proudly waving the US flag down Kidtropolis, USA to the Allen Family Courtyard. We will sing the national anthem and pay tribute to America.
Event Time: 2 p.m.
21 Geyser Salute: Stop by the courtyard to give America a salute by dropping Mentos into 21 Coke bottles to create an unforgettable patriotic burst.
Event Time: Right after Parade
Stars and Stripes Patriotic Artwork: Show your patriotism by designing artwork you can wear on your wrist or decorate your home with. Design a red, white, and blue paper bracelet that you can proudly wear on your sleeve. You can also design an Uncle Sam Door Knocker to place on any door in your home or create a 3D star which stands and displays your pride for America.
Film Canister Rockets: Join us in a rocket salute by exploring how the uses of common household products can propel a film canister in the air at the Science Station.

SUPERHERO WONDERWEEK

noemail@cmhouston.org — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

SUPERHERO SUMMER WONDERWEEK
Children’s Museum of Houston unmasks the power within you
June 24-30
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase

Summer is a time to let your imagination soar! It’s also the season for superhero movies. What would you do or be if you had no limits? Come to the Children’s Museum of Houston to explore your powers, the science of superhero animation, and ways you can be a hero every day.

ACTIVITIES:

Spotlight Performance — Captain Health: Heroes need to be healthy to save the world! Head to the Brown Auditorium to see this youth theatre performance geared toward the importance of good health.
Event time: Thursday, 6:30 p.m. during Free Family Night
Saturday, 2 p.m.

Eco Avenger: Be a superhero for the planet at EcoStation! Create a superpower to save Earth, find and reduce the power sources that are sucking up energy, and match villains to their pollution sources.
Explorations into Optical Illusions: Discover how optical illusions are used to animate stationary objects in a picture or fool the eye with colors and shapes. Animation has brought us some of the coolest superheroes so far!
SuperJunktion: Make a cape, your own superhero symbol, and even a Super Door Hanger.
Animate Your Story: Got a great superhero story to tell? Design and create your own animation stories through the techniques of stop motion.
Superhero Yoga: Try superhero yoga poses like the Superman and the Wonder Woman.

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TARGET FREE FIRST SUNDAY KICKOFF CEREMONY

noemail@cmhouston.org — Fri, 21 May 2010 21:00:00 GMT

TARGET FREE FIRST SUNDAY KICK-OFF CEREMONY
Children's Museum of Houston launches free summer admission program with countdown, ribbon cutting and confetti cannon
Sunday, June 6th

Here’s Another First—Target First Free Sundays! The Children's Museum of Houston wants you to be part of a new first this summer. We are proud to announce our Target Free First Sunday of the Month program beginning Sunday, June 6. That means all families will get free admission to the museum on the first Sunday of every month (except July; see below) as part of our continual effort to provide everyone with the opportunity to visit.

Then in July, we will have three full days of free admission as we celebrate Target Arts and Wonder Weekend, July 16 – 18. You and your family can spread out the fun without shrinking your wallet. Come out and join us for days of fun and entertainment!

VISUALS:

Ceremony, Ribbon Cutting, Confetti Cannon and Photos with Bullseye: Children and visitors will march into the museum with Target’s mascot, Bullseye, and our adorable Discovery Guide dance troop, after ceremony, countdown, ribbon cutting and confetti cannon burst. They will also have the opportunity to have their photo taken with Bullseye.

WHEN:
Target Free First Sunday of the Month Kickoff Ceremony
Sunday, June 6, 2010
11:45 a.m.

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CELEBRITY JUDGES TO PARTICIPATE IN BEST-TASTING LEMONADE CONTEST

noemail@cmhouston.org — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Celebrity Judges Participate in Best Tasting Lemonade Contest Local Youth to Participate in Community-Wide Event Saturday, April 24 More than 50 area youth will participate in Lemonade Day’s annual “Best Tasting Lemonade” contest. The event, which kicks-off the Lemonade Day 2010 festivities, will be judged by local celebrity judges, lead by Astros legend Jeff Bagwell, who are volunteering their time and talents to support youth. The contest isn’t just made up of lemon juice, sugar and water, but it also includes large amounts of peer mentoring, creativity and teamwork. In addition to picking the best tasting lemonade, other contests include “Best Stand Contest” and “Most Successful Business Contest.” The 50 contestants were randomly selected from early Lemonade Day registrants throughout the community. It’s still not too late for other children to join the fun! During the event, children can sign up for Lemonade Day and receive a...

MARTEL AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

noemail@cmhouston.org — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 19:00:00 GMT

11TH ANNUAL MARTEL AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Children’s Museum of Houston to honor this year’s Outstanding Early Childhood Educators in ceremony
Saturday, April 17
Sponsored by the Martel Foundation

The Children’s Museum of Houston and the Martel Foundation are pleased to announce the winner and finalists of the Marian and Speros Martel Early Childhood Educator Award for 2010.

Minna Broadhead, who teaches preschoolers at St. Elizabeth's Day-Out Services, is the winner of the 11th Annual Martel Foundation Award. She will receive a $1,000 honorarium and a one-year membership to the Children’s Museum of Houston.

Cheryl Kinion, music teacher at The Shlenker School, and Liliana Arias, who teaches Kindergarten at Baker-Ripley Charter School, are the two finalists.

The award is presented annually to an outstanding professional who possesses an exemplary commitment to the education of young children in Houston. The applicant is selected by a committee of education professionals who review numerous nominee applications and observe finalists in their classrooms.

Headed by Dr. Bobbi Samuels, the Martel Committee will honor the winners at a ceremony at the Children’s Museum of Houston. Please join us in congratulating these outstanding teachers and their achievements in the field of Early Childhood Education.

WHEN:
Martel Awards Ceremony
Saturday, April 17, 2010
10:30 a.m.

WHERE:
The Children’s Museum of Houston
Brown Auditorium
1500 Binz
Houston, TX 77004

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EARTH DAY WONDERWEEK

noemail@cmhouston.org — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:00:00 GMT

EARTH DAY WONDERWEEK
Children’s Museum of Houston explores Mother Nature with special animal guests and hands-on demonstrations
April 22-28
Sponsored by KBR

Earth Day is here and environmental awareness is more important now than ever. Spend a beautiful spring day or week learning about the flora and fauna around us!

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Center at EcoStation: Meet the people who rehabilitate wild animals for a living, and meet their animals, too!
Event times: Thursday and Saturday, all day
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Play fun games at EcoStation to learn about recycling and take home your own Energy Hog booklet so you can help the Earth at home.
Event times: Friday and Tuesday – Sunday, all day
American Chemical Society Demonstrations: Learn about the chemistry of the Earth with demonstrations from the experts!
Event time: Saturday, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Spotlight Performance – Linda Befeld: Listen to this storyteller’s nature tales.
Event time: Thursday, 6:30 p.m. during Free Family Night
Spotlight Performance – River Oaks Chamber Orchestra: Enjoy a performance of Peter and the Wolf!
Event time: Sunday, 2 p.m.

ACTIVITIES:

Go Green at Science Station: Explore natural energy resources like water, wind, and sunlight. Play with wind generators, solar cars and houses, and more!
Reconstructing Recyclables: Recycle, reuse, and re-engineer old materials into something totally new at Inventors’ Workshop.
Earth Junktion: Make a special Earth Day button, play Earth Day dominoes, or create a floating coffee filter butterfly.
The Great Outdoors: Build up your endurance so you can stay outside longer and get the most out of nature! Power Science Lab teaches techniques to help you walk, hike, and run your way through the natural world.

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DIA DEL NIO

noemail@cmhouston.org — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 22:00:00 GMT

¡QUE VIVAN LOS NIÑOS!
Children's Museum of Houston celebrates children and bilingual literacy during the Day of the Child
Sunday, April 25
Sponsored by Consulate General of México
With promotional support by the National Museum of Mexican Art

In partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico and the National Museum of Mexican Art, the Children’s Museum of Houston (CMH) will hold several engaging, hands-on activities in which children will have the opportunity to learn about the arts and traditions of Mexico during the Day of the Child Celebration. CMH’s El Día del Niño Celebration is one of Mexico’s Bicentennial Celebrations in Houston.

The event will focus on enriching kids’ lives with the value of bilingual literacy while highlighting Latina authors, storytellers and poets. The Museum’s Para los niños program helps Spanish-speaking parents get involved in their children’s education by offering the educational resources they need, free of charge.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Spotlight Performance: Mariachi Hermosura Juvenil. Enjoy the spectacular sound of Mexico!
Event Time: 1 p.m.
Sor Juana Festival Texas Story Time in the Library: Hear a story and take home a book with you! Stories will highlight Latina authors, storytellers and poets.
Event Time: 1 & 3 p.m.
Spotlight Performance – River Oaks Chamber Orchestra: Enjoy a musical performance of the classic fable Peter and the Wolf.
Event time: 2 p.m.

ACTIVITIES:

Este Es Mi México Exhibit Opening: Join us for the debut of this year’s art exhibit competition. Drawings entirely done by kids.
Toys and Treats: Special cookies and toys for kids, and recipes and giveaways for moms!
Character appearances, Book Giveaways and More: For the whole family to enjoy!

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September 1–8

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AMAZING AVIAN WONDERWEEK

AMAZING AVIATION: BIRDS ARE FLY!Children's Museum of Houston celebrates nature’s amazing high fliers August 15—21

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

TIME TO HIT THE BOOKS: BACK TO SCHOOL BASHChildren's Museum of Houston pumps up kids for school! August 22—28

NATIONAL SMILE MONTH

SAY “CHEESE” FOR NATIONAL SMILE MONTH! Show off those pearly whites as the Children's Museum of Houston celebrates National Smile MonthAugust 8—14

NATIONAL INVENTOR'S MONTH

TRIAL AND ERROR: CELEBRATING INVENTOR’S MONTHTake chances, get messy and make mistakes at the Children’s Museum of Houston!Sponsored by Verizon August 1—7

THE BIRTHDAY BALL GALA

MISS TEEN PINEY WOODS VISITS CMH

MISS TEEN PINEY WOODS VISITS CMH!Children's Museum of Houston Welcomes Aspiring Miss Teen Texas Asia JonesSaturday, June 19th

FREE SCHOOL VACCINATIONS

FREE SCHOOL VACCINATIONS DURING FREE FAMILY NIGHTS AT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF HOUSTONEvery Thursday, July 22– Aug. 26, 2010Administered by Texas Children’s Hospital Mobile Unit and Blue Cross/Blue ShieldLIMIT FIRST 150 PEOPLE

NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY

NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY CELEBRATION Children's Museum of Houston celebrates the all-time frozen favorite July 19—21

RETRO TOYS WONDERWEEK

BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED: RETRO TOYS UNWRAPPED Children's Museum of Houston shows kids fun doesn’t have to run on batteries July 8—14

FORENSICS WONDERWEEK

FORENSICS FIASCO: MYSTERIES AT THE MUSEUM Let Out Your Inner Detective during Forensics Week at the Children's Museum of Houston July 25—31

ALL STAR WONDERWEEK

SUMMER ALL-STARS WONDERWEEKChildren’s Museum of Houston celebrates baseball season and summer sports with homerun fun in the sun June 10-16Sponsored by Target

DADDY DAZE WONDERWEEK

DADDY DAZE CELEBRATIONChildren’s Museum of Houston celebrates Father’s DayJune 20Sponsored by Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation

KIDPENDENCE DAY

CELEBRATE KIDPENDENCE DAY!Children's Museum of Houston celebrates Independence Day with kids’ parade and 21-soda geyser burst saluteSunday, July 4th

SUPERHERO WONDERWEEK

SUPERHERO SUMMER WONDERWEEKChildren’s Museum of Houston unmasks the power within youJune 24-30Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase

TARGET FREE FIRST SUNDAY KICKOFF CEREMONY

TARGET FREE FIRST SUNDAY KICK-OFF CEREMONY Children's Museum of Houston launches free summer admission program with countdown, ribbon cutting and confetti cannonSunday, June 6th

CELEBRITY JUDGES TO PARTICIPATE IN BEST-TASTING LEMONADE CONTEST

MARTEL AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

11TH ANNUAL MARTEL AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCEDChildren’s Museum of Houston to honor this year’s Outstanding Early Childhood Educators in ceremonySaturday, April 17Sponsored by the Martel Foundation

EARTH DAY WONDERWEEK

EARTH DAY WONDERWEEKChildren’s Museum of Houston explores Mother Nature with special animal guests and hands-on demonstrationsApril 22-28Sponsored by KBR

DIA DEL NIO

¡QUE VIVAN LOS NIÑOS!Children's Museum of Houston celebrates children and bilingual literacy during the Day of the ChildSunday, April 25Sponsored by Consulate General of MéxicoWith promotional support by the National Museum of Mexican Art

AMAZING AVIATION: BIRDS ARE FLY!
Children's Museum of Houston celebrates nature’s amazing high fliers
August 15—21

TIME TO HIT THE BOOKS: BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
Children's Museum of Houston pumps up kids for school!
August 22—28

SAY “CHEESE” FOR NATIONAL SMILE MONTH!
Show off those pearly whites as the Children's Museum of Houston celebrates National Smile Month
August 8—14

TRIAL AND ERROR: CELEBRATING INVENTOR’S MONTH
Take chances, get messy and make mistakes at the Children’s Museum of Houston!
Sponsored by Verizon
August 1—7

MISS TEEN PINEY WOODS VISITS CMH!
Children's Museum of Houston Welcomes Aspiring Miss Teen Texas Asia Jones
Saturday, June 19th

FREE SCHOOL VACCINATIONS DURING FREE FAMILY NIGHTS AT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON
Every Thursday, July 22– Aug. 26, 2010
Administered by Texas Children’s Hospital Mobile Unit and Blue Cross/Blue Shield
LIMIT FIRST 150 PEOPLE

NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY CELEBRATION
Children's Museum of Houston celebrates the all-time frozen favorite
July 19—21

BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED: RETRO TOYS UNWRAPPED
Children's Museum of Houston shows kids fun doesn’t have to run on batteries
July 8—14

FORENSICS FIASCO: MYSTERIES AT THE MUSEUM
Let Out Your Inner Detective during Forensics Week at the Children's Museum of Houston
July 25—31

SUMMER ALL-STARS WONDERWEEK
Children’s Museum of Houston celebrates baseball season and summer sports with homerun fun in the sun
June 10-16
Sponsored by Target

DADDY DAZE CELEBRATION
Children’s Museum of Houston celebrates Father’s Day
June 20
Sponsored by Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation

CELEBRATE KIDPENDENCE DAY!
Children's Museum of Houston celebrates Independence Day with kids’ parade and 21-soda geyser burst salute
Sunday, July 4th

SUPERHERO SUMMER WONDERWEEK
Children’s Museum of Houston unmasks the power within you
June 24-30
Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase

TARGET FREE FIRST SUNDAY KICK-OFF CEREMONY
Children's Museum of Houston launches free summer admission program with countdown, ribbon cutting and confetti cannon
Sunday, June 6th

11TH ANNUAL MARTEL AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Children’s Museum of Houston to honor this year’s Outstanding Early Childhood Educators in ceremony
Saturday, April 17
Sponsored by the Martel Foundation

EARTH DAY WONDERWEEK
Children’s Museum of Houston explores Mother Nature with special animal guests and hands-on demonstrations
April 22-28
Sponsored by KBR

¡QUE VIVAN LOS NIÑOS!
Children's Museum of Houston celebrates children and bilingual literacy during the Day of the Child
Sunday, April 25
Sponsored by Consulate General of México
With promotional support by the National Museum of Mexican Art