Discover our newest exhibit, Faithful Friends, with fun and engaging programming that inspire children to ask questions and learn about the diverse world of faith, beliefs, culture, and friendship!
Kaleidoscope Room inside Faithful Friends
Activities, events and times subject to change.
A dynamic space for hands-on activities, storytelling, and cultural programming, the Kaleidoscope Colloquiums in the Kaleidoscope Room invite you to engage in crafts, games, and rotating interactive experiences inspired by global traditions. Designed to spark curiosity and creativity, these workshops will host community partners, artists, and educators who bring beliefs, faith-based and cultural storytelling to life. Families can explore a diverse collection of books and resources that encourage conversations about friendship, respect, and understanding.
May Colloquiums
Carp Kites: Join us in making Koinobori (Carp Kites) to celebrate Children’s Day in Japan. Koinobori are hung outside of houses in Japan and are thought to bring good luck and fortune to the children of the house. Carps often swim upstream and therefore they symbolize the wishes of the family that their children should grow up as strong, brave individuals.
Maypole Bracelets: Make a maypole-inspired bracelet to celebrate Beltane (May Day)! This seasonal holiday is celebrated around the world but primarily in Scotland and Ireland. It celebrates the beginning of summer and the transition to longer, lighter days ahead. On Beltane, people often dance around a Maypole twisting multi-colored ribbon to make a beautiful pattern. You can make a bracelet that incorporates this idea of twisting bright colors to form something new.
Collaborative Kindness Quilt: Just like the bunny class in the Kindness Quilt book by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace, Children’s Museum Houston is making its own Kindness Quilt! You can help us by adding your own Kindness Square to our wall. Think of something kind, thoughtful, special...that you have done for someone recently then write and/or draw it. We can’t wait to see all the kind things you all are doing to make the world better!
Butterfly Rings: Come make a special paper butterfly ring! “Good Thoughts, Good Words, Good Deeds” is one of the fundamental mottos of the Zoroastrian faith. This message was first taught by the faith’s founder: Zarathustra also known as Zoroaster. Zoroastrians believe that we should focus on making the world better by the way we speak, think and act.
The Dharma Way Scavenger Hunt: Try an activity scavenger hunt to honor the Buddhist holiday of Vesak. This holiday is one of the most important holy days in Buddhism, especially Theravada Buddhism. Vesak commemorates the birth, life and teachings of the Buddha. In Buddhism, “Dharma” are the Buddha’s teachings. Buddhists believe that living your life in the “Dharma Way” will lead to greater happiness and awareness. You can explore some of the principles of the Dharma Way here at the Children’s Museum!
Woven Nine-Pointed Star: Join us in making a woven nine-pointed star to honor the Baha’i holy days of the Declaration of the Bab and the Ascension of Baha’u’llah. Nine-pointed stars are the informally adopted symbol of the Faith, and they symbolize unity and completeness. With this craft you can make a fun keepsake to take home, learn about the Baha’i faith and even practice your ABCs as you follow the weaving pattern!
Kaleidoscope Room inside Faithful Friends
Supported by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
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