KICK IT OFF, HOUSTON!

Chevron and Children's Museum Houston kick off world’s biggest soccer tournament excitement with global celebration of culture, play and learning!

Soccer Challenge Ceremony TOMORROW, Saturday, May 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Sponsored by Chevron

HOUSTON (June 19, 2026) — As Houston welcomes the world's biggest sporting event, Children's Museum Houston and presenting sponsor Chevron invite families to celebrate the game in a uniquely Houston way through culture, creativity, science and play.

At 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, Children's Museum Houston will officially launch its “Kick It Off, Houston!” celebration with a spirited global soccer-inspired challenge between Children's Museum Houston CEO Rayanne Darensbourg and Laura Dandridge, Corporate Affairs Advisor for Chevron, each leading a team in a one-minute soccer shootout to crown the Museum's own world soccer champion.

The ceremonial challenge kicks off the Museum's “Global Goal Soccer Party,” an immersive celebration inspired by the international cultures represented during the futbol excitement taking over Houston this summer. Throughout the day, families will experience live performances, international storytelling, hands-on maker activities, soccer skill stations, STEM challenges and creative experiences celebrating the diversity which makes Houston one of the world's most international cities.

Chevron's support helps transform the Museum into a global celebration where learning knows no borders.

At the event, families will:  

• Create musicalinstruments while exploring rhythm and culture.
• Enjoy bilingualinternational story times in English and Uzbek.
• Practice soccer skills with Heights High School players.
• Test their knowledge during Team Trivia Challenge.
• Design Parade of Nations pennants.
• Explore the science of soccer through friction experiments.
• Create Arabic-inspired paper quilts celebrating Muharram and storytelling.

To extend the celebration, Children's Museum Houston is offering $2 off admission from now through July 5, 2026, for guests wearing a soccer jersey or presenting a printed or mobile stadium ticket from a soccer match. The discount applies to up to six admissions per transaction and cannot be combined with other offers.