Fall Family Festival In Partnership with Texas Renaissance Festival

Step into a world of wonder as the Texas Renaissance Festival brings its magic to the Museum for a day of royal encounters, fantastical performances, and creative fun. From playful nobles and whimsical fairies wandering the galleries, to lively shows and hands-on activities for young adventurers, visitors of all ages will find surprises around every corner.

Guests may even enjoy a special sneak peek with Festival cast members, featuring unique appearances and giveaways while supplies last!

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Enjoy 20% off adult admission with code HCM2026 at Texas RenFest

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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Royal Court Encounters: Wander the Museum alongside the playful company of the Texas Renaissance Festival as nobles, fairies, and fantastical characters surprise and delight visitors of all ages.

When: From 10 am-3 pm in Front of the Museum

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DJ Scarecrow Music & Games: Dance, play, and celebrate fall with DJ Scarecrow!

When: From 10 am-2 pm in Kid's Hall Alcove

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Mini Drama: Gnome More Water: Join Svenn and Kari in this lively, interactive mini-drama where kids practice kindness by noticing how others might be feeling and exploring ways to share and act fairly every day of the year!

When: At 10:30 am & 12:30 pm in the Parent Resource Library

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Renaissance Revels with the King: Experience a royal presentation as the King of the Texas Renaissance Festival shares timeless Renaissance values and lively activities in a spirited, theatrical set.

When: At 11 am & 1 pm in Brown Auditorium

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Mad About Hoops: Get ready for a thrilling hula hoop performance where gravity-defying tricks choreography take center stage!

When: At 12 pm in Brown Auditorium

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Fall Themed Storytime & Craft: Cozy up with your family for a seasonal storytime adventure followed by a fall-inspired craft to celebrate the sights, colors, and traditions of autumn.

When: At 1:30 pm & 3 pm in the Parent Resource Library

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ON-GOING FESTIVITIES

Jumbo Lawn Games: Challenge your friends and family to oversized fun with classic games like Jenga and Connect Four in a festive fall play zone! Weather permitting.

When: All Day in Playscape

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Apple Bobbing Engineering Challenge: Design and build your own apple-catching contraption, then test your engineering skills to see if you can successfully “bob” for apples.

When: All Day in Chevron Maker Annex

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Fall Color Science: Paper Chromatography: Explore the hidden colors of autumn as you use chromatography to separate pigments and discover the science behind the beautiful hues of the fall season.

When: All Day Science Station

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Autumn Trees: Learn how the Autumnal Equinox on September 22 marks the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere when days grow shorter, the temperature gets colder, and plant life slows down leading to the leaves changing colors; then create your own colorful fall tree using crinkled tissue paper!

When: All Day in Kaleidoscope