Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Children's Museum Houston

Sat Sep 14, 2024
9:00am to 5:00pm CT
Age: All ages
Price: $19.95; members and under 1 free
Location:
Children's Museum of Houston

Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing, and so are the performances, crafts, and much more at Children's Museum Houston.

 

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES:

DIY Pinatas: Join a fun-filled moment where creativity takes center stage as you get to design and decorate your own vibrant piñatas to take home!

When: From 9 am to 5 pm in the MAker Annex

‍We are The Weave and the Weavers: Come and join us in creating a weaving peice, Ojo de Dio (origin from Mexico) and Dreamcatchers (which originates from The Lakota Nation from the US). This fun and creative bilingual hands-on workshop is one you want to experience!

When: At the top of every hour from 10 am to 3 pm in Alexander Art Academy

‍Mariachi Jarabe Tapatio: Experience vibrant rhythms and rich traditions with spectacular performances by Mariachi Jarabe Tapatio taking place throughout the Museum.

When: From 9 am to 2 pm around the museum

‍Story Time with Univision: Local leaders, and Univision 45 personalities entertain you with a charming children's story, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

When: 11 am in the Parent Resource Library

‍Crocro y su Tumbaká: In this multicultural group, Tumbaká interprets songs with echoes of Latin-jazz, percussion solos, batá, son, guarachas, and opera/salsa.

When: 11:30 am in Kid's Hall Alcove

‍Fiestas Patrias Grito Reenactment: Join for a visual reenactment as a mariachi band opens with cultural music, followed by a grito reenactment, and concluding with a live folklórico performance featuring the mariachi!

When: 1 pm in Kid's Hall Alcove

‍Flamenco Ole!: Come experience this show that teaches children about the art and culture of Flamenco, as artists showcase its important elements!

When: 2 pm in Kid's Hall Alcove

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** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.