Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.  It's a bird, it's a plane, no, it's Superman!  The Man of Steel will “fly in” to the Children’s Museum of Houston’s 2012 Summer of Fun to celebrate his own birthday on June 30.  We’re throwing him a birthday bash complete with “Happy Birthday” singing, supersized “cake”, and dancing to the Superman song.  Come dressed as your favorite superhero and receive $2 off admission, June 30.

Superman first appeared in Action Comics, on June 30, 1938.  He has many abilities, including superhuman strength, super speed, super durability, regeneration, and flight.

• Superman’s Birthday Bash:  How old is Superman?  Congratulate him and find out his age as he “flies in” for his birthday party.  We will sing “Happy Birthday” to him and join him in a dance party.  

• Super Obstacle Course Challenge:  This looks like a job for Superman!  See if you can beat Superman in completing this physical challenge in the Allen Family Courtyard.
Event Time:  3 – 4 p.m.

• Up, Up and Away!:  Hang out with the Man of Steel before he takes off to save the world!  Bring your camera!
Event Time:  1 – 4 p.m.

 

• Stop Motion Animation: How are superheroes brought to life?  Explore the art of stop-motion animation at Inventors’ Workshop.

• Superhero Yoga:  Superman can’t save the world all the time!  He needs to relax with Yoga at the Power Science Lab.

• Keith Haring Action Figures: Channel artist Keith Haring making "pop art" action figures with bold outlines and bright colors at the Alexander Art Academy.

• Design Your Own Comic Strip:  Add characters, dialogue, and action words to tell a story starring you at Junktion.

• Superhero Mask: Superheroes must protect their secret identities.  Come to Junktion to design a mask and protect yours.

• Wind Bags: How many breaths would it take you to blow up an 8 foot bag?  Superman could do it in one breath.  Try it at Science Station.