The Woodlands Children’s Museum is delighted to announce a new partnership with The Woodlands Methodist School, who will provide ongoing support for the popular Scoop and Shovel Dig Pit Exhibit that is featured at the museum. The Dig Pit is enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year and provides children with a wide variety of learning experiences.
Market Street’s Change for Charity program will benefit Montgomery County charities in 2025. The thousands of dollars in change inserted in Market Street’s premium parking meters throughout the year will benefit The Woodlands Kiwanis Club, New Danville, and Mosaics of Mercy. During the 4th quarter, Market Street will support local public schools by donating to the school that wins The Sing-Off, scheduled for December 2025.
Celebrate the Year of the Snake on Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 10:00am-2:00pm with interactive cultural art projects and dynamic Lion Dance performances.
This vibrant celebration will transform the museum, adorning it with colorful decorations and filling the air with lively sounds. Dedicated to enlightening young minds, the experience will immerse children in the rich tapestry of Asian culture and traditions. Through engaging activities, you will joyfully commemorate the Year of the Snake, which in the Asian belief system embodies profound wisdom, intuitive understanding, and transformative potential. This revered symbol of intelligence and charm is often associated with grace, elegance, and an air of enigmatic mystery.
“Our Lunar New Year celebration highlights the value of embracing diversity. We encourage children to appreciate the many different and fascinating aspects of Asian cultures while exploring the unique contributions of varied customs,” stated Angela Colton, the museum’s Executive Director.
With a dedication to preserving the traditional Asian art of the Lion Dance, the Houston Lion Kings will be dressed in their spectacular theatrical lion costumes for photo opportunities and four parades at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm.
This yearly event is included in the price of admission, which is $9 for adults and children 1 year and older. Members are free but encouraged to reserve their timed ticket. Pre-purchasing tickets is highly recommended by visiting our website at www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org/event-tickets.
On October 16, 2019, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical opened on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre. Now Main Street Theater (MST) is bringing back the hit musical after the great success of its own 2023 production.
“Percy Jackson is a teen hero,” shares Vivienne M. St. John, MST Theater for Youth Artistic Director and co-director of the production. “This musical is an inspiration for young people with ADHD or dyslexia or anyone who doesn’t feel like their parents understand them. This is an action-packed, techno extravaganza for Percy fans of all ages.”
You and your family can visit the Houston Zoo for FREE on the first Tuesday of every month, , from open to close. Please note that this offer does not include Zoo Lights, the carousel, giraffe feeding, or other events/attractions. Free daytime admission to the Houston Zoo is provided once a month courtesy of ExxonMobil from open until closing. Online reservations are required for all guests and members during this time. Tickets will not be available at the gate.
Talk about starting off the New Year on a delicious note... we're so pleased to announce that one of our favorite fast food joints is making breakfast easy for us in January! Local Participating Chick-fil-A Restaurants will offer a free complimentary breakfast menu every Tuesday mornings this month, beginning January 7.
In celebration of Chanukah, Market Street will host Chabad of The Woodlands for a Grand Chanukah Celebration and Menorah Lighting on Sunday, December 29 at 4:30 pm.
