School's out, fun is in! Give your summer a super charge of excitement with our Power Up! Summer
Children's Museum Houston
Children’s Museum Houston (CMH) invites you to give your summer fun a super charge with ‘Power Up! Summer’. This electrifying season of excitement is anything but ordinary! There is something to do every day, including events like: interactives, demonstrations, spotlight performances, meet-and-greets and more! Highlights include:
June 2023
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June 10th- August 6th : Power Up: The Musical!
Come be a part of the game with the long-awaited return of our original summer musical production! Power Up: The Musical! Follows Ollie, a kid who spends time at home for summer break playing a retro-inspired video game. Ollie, playing as the character Pixel, must earn three power-ups to finish the game. However, the bosses of the game, Glitch and Spike, keep throwing new challenges their way. Pixel and Ollie need to figure out how to help one another level up—and unlock some unexpected achievements along the way. This daily interactive performance lasts approximately 20 min. and can be enjoyed by children of all ages.
Play Schedule:
Monday - Wednesday: 11:30am & 1:30pm
Thursday: 1:30pm, 3:30pm, and 5:30pm
Friday - Saturday: 11:30am and 1:30pm
Sunday: 1:30pm and 3:30pm
June 17th 18th and 19th : Juneteenth Celebration
Funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance
Known to some as the country's “second Independence Day,” Juneteenth celebrates the freedom of enslaved people in the United States at the end of the Civil War. We celebrate this special day with performances which embrace the African-American spirit by the Ensemble Theatre (June 18th and 19th) as well as the Kids Express Theatre (June 17th). And don't miss your chance to bust loose and dance your heart out to the infectious tunes of DJ Ferbidden. Also performing is the cultural phenomenon Djembe Drumming (June 19)!
Funded in part by City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance
Something Jurassic is coming to the Museum! Get ready to be thrilled as some (not-so-scary) dinosaurs will pay a visit to the Museum to put on a pre-histerical Dinosaur Show for you! Then when you're done watching their funny antics, attend one of our Dino-Art Workshops and create a souvenir to take home.
July
July 1st: Guardians of the Galaxy Blast Off!
During this celebration, outer-space is the place! Get ready to meet a few Guardians of the Galaxy during a very Marvel-ous meet-and-greet. And then cruise on over to the Art Academy and make your very own baby Groot in a Groot Art Workshop!
July 4th: Kidpendence
Funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance
The stars and stripes will be in full effect as we celebrate our country's birthday during the Museum's annual event! Who will be joining us? None other than the most patriotic of all superheroes, Captain America. And we may not be setting off fireworks, but there will be plenty of colorful spectacles to behold with our Extreme Science Shows! See Mentos Geysers and the zany, Elephant Toothpaste both blast off!
July 7th: Tanabata 七夕 Japanese Star Festival
In partnership with Consulate General of Japan in Houston
Funded in part by City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance
Celebrate the Make a Wish! “Tanabata 七夕” Japanese Star Festival, and take part in a rich cultural experience. As legend is told in Japanese culture, two star-crossed lovers, Vega and Altair, are separated by the Milky Way. They are allowed to meet only once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. This reunion marks the celebration of Tanabata (meaning the evening of the seventh).
July 8th: Gamer's Gambit and Sonic Smack Down: National Video Game Day
Funded in part by City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance
Beat the odds and test your gaming skills. Celebrate National Videogame Day by playing some of your favorite games at our Game Truck! And meet two of the speediest video game characters, Sonic and Shadow! (Knuckles is slowing down to take the day off.)
- Game truck, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (included with general admission)
- Sonic and Shadow meet-and-greet, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 15th: Kid Charged: Driving the Future
Sponsored by Chevron
Kids take the driver's seat in this fun-filled day which explores children's imagination, and the future of fuel!
July 16th : National Ice Cream Day
I scream, you scream! What better way to celebrate National Ice Cream Day than by satisfying your sweet tooth in one of our delicious Ice Cream Workshops.
July 22th: Brain Power (World Brain Day)
Funded in part by City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance
Shift your brain into overdrive and unleash your superhero smarts! Watch your mind muscles grow as you draw your favorite videogame character during a brain activity reading. Plus, beating summer boredom requires mental prowess; train your brain with therapy dogs and use your brain power to help you save the day!
· Brain activity reading with Dr. Pepe and UH students, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
· Therapy dogs, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
· Music therapy workshop with Soulliaa Rae : 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30
· Mindful Yoga 1pm and 2pm
July 29th: Magic & Mischief Managed
Funded in part by City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance
Harry, Hermione and Ron are conjuring all fans to celebrate their appearance. You’re invited to a Muggles Bash (Muggle: the wizard term for non-magic folks) complete with tricks, spells and the same charm that made the Harry Potter movies a worldwide phenomenon. Join us for an action-packed, Harry Potter-inspired event!
· Harry Potter meet-and-greet 10am-1pm
· Jamie Salinas Magic Show at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.
· Owl presentation by Houston Audubon 2:30 p.m.
August 5th: Ninja Turtles Turmoil
Funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance
Cowabunga! Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMTN), will take a break from outsmarting villains to visit Children’s Museum Houston. Prepare for mutant mania as these watchmen rumble and tumble their way into the hearts of Houston’s coolest TMNT fans. Don’t forget your camera! TMNT costumes encouraged!
August 12th : The Infinite Force
Funded in part by City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance
May the force be with you! Galaxies will collide when members of the 501 Legion pay a special visit to Children’s Museum Houston and become part of an infinite intergalactic saga. Travel to a galaxy far, far away to meet with Star Wars-inspired characters.
· 501 Legion (TBD)
· Jedi spaceship workshop at 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2,3 and 4 p.m.
Any experience imaginable can be created on Roblox! Roblox is the ultimate virtual universe which lets you create, share experiences, and be anything you can imagine. You’re invited to celebrate endless possibilities during a themed Roblox celebration at Children’s Museum Houston!
· Game truck (TBD)
September 2nd : Powerful Poets
Become inspired by poetry readings by Houston area poets, including current Houston Poet Laureate and Houston Youth Poet Laureate. And learn to write with the eloquence of a poet with hands-on poetry workshops!
**These Summer events and activities are subject to change based on availability. Please check back soon for updates.
Check out our on-going events for a full-list of upcoming activities at the Museum.
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