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WHAT:
Calling all Star Trek and Star Wars fans! It’s highly illogical but the Children’s Museum of Houston is boldly going where no man has gone before. Galaxies will collide when Star Trek and Star Wars fans face off at the ultimate throw down. You’re invited to dress up, team up with your favorite side and become part of this intergalactic saga during a fan celebration. Resistance is futile. Live long and prosper and may the force be with you!
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Trekkies vs. Star Wars Characters Appearances: Princess Leia, Chewbacca and Star Trek inhabitants.
Event Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Kids’ Hall Alcove (open at 9 a.m. for Museum Members).
Trekkies vs. Star Wars Art Workshops: Learn to draw your favorite characters from both universes.
Event Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Alexander Art Academy. (Sign up begins at 10 a.m.)
LED Galactic Fidget Spinner Workshop: Be in for a spin as you build and customize a Fidget Spinner.
Event Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Maker Annex (Online pre-registration required)
501st Legion Special Appearance: Meet bad guys doing good from worldwide Star Wars organization.
Event Time: All day throughout Museum.
WHEN:
Trekkies vs. Star Wars, August 12, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Open at 9 a.m. for Museum members)
***Activities, events, and times subject to change.
WHERE:
Children’s Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz St., Houston, TX 77004
HOURS/COST:
For more information, visit www.cmhouston.org or call (713) 522-1138.
Calling all Star Trek and Star Wars fans! It’s highly illogical but the Children’s Museum of Houston is boldly going where no man has gone before. Galaxies will collide when Star Trek and Star Wars fans face off at the ultimate throw down. You’re invited to dress up, team up with your favorite side and become part of this intergalactic saga during a fan celebration. Resistance is futile. Live long and prosper and may the force be with you!
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Trekkies vs. Star Wars Characters Appearances: Princess Leia, Chewbacca and Star Trek inhabitants.
Event Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Kids’ Hall Alcove (open at 9 a.m. for Museum Members).
Trekkies vs. Star Wars Art Workshops: Learn to draw your favorite characters from both universes.
Event Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Alexander Art Academy. (Sign up begins at 10 a.m.)
LED Galactic Fidget Spinner Workshop: Be in for a spin as you build and customize a Fidget Spinner.
Event Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Maker Annex (Online pre-registration required)
501st Legion Special Appearance: Meet bad guys doing good from worldwide Star Wars organization.
Event Time: All day throughout Museum.
WHEN:
Trekkies vs. Star Wars, August 12, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Open at 9 a.m. for Museum members)
***Activities, events, and times subject to change.
WHERE:
Children’s Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz St., Houston, TX 77004
HOURS/COST:
For more information, visit www.cmhouston.org or call (713) 522-1138.
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