Spring Break Destination Celebration at the Children's Museum

The Children's Museum Houston is offering a fun-filled lineup of spring break adventures, activities, performances, and more. (Photo courtesy of Children's Museum Houston)

Embark on a daily escapade filled with thrills, hands-on activities, shows and interactive performances. Jugglers and steel drummers will welcome your expedition and set the tone for an adventure like no other. Continue your journey partaking in activities all throughout the Museum. Then, watch performances with a lineup that changes every day.  Come back daily as the party will cruise on a weeklong celebration!

EVENTS:
“Rock the Block” Street Fest
Saturday, March 12
Kick-start your getaway and whip your hair back and forth with the energizing beats of DJ Mr. Duke.   Awe in amazement and be inspired by Houston Art Car Parade cars.  Go on a whirlwind adventure of family-friendly competition with carnival games and dunk tank combined with Steel Appeal’s Caribbean steel drum sounds.  Then, enjoy a jaw-dropping performance by Cirque La Vie!

17th Annual Π (Pi) Day and  12th Annual Π Pi Day Pi(e) Fight
Open Monday, March 14
March 14 is π(Pi) Day and it’s also Albert Einstein’s birthday!  Children’s Museum Houston is where the original international  π (Pi) Day sensation started nearly 20-years ago and it has caught on ever since!  Come and celebrate the infinite, non-repeating number 3.14… as we close our street to duke it out in a messy, Pi(e)-induced commotion during our 12th Annual Shaving Cream Pi(e)Fight.  Get tossed into the π (Pi)Day celebration at 1:59 p.m. (1.59 because the numbers follow 3.14159) and get ready for a fun-filled day of all things π (Pi) including pudding pies and circle art.

Superpowered Showdown
Saturday, March 19
Superheroes unite to beat boredom and all that stands against Spring Break fun.  Kids by day, crime-fighters by night! Snap a selfie with PJ Masks’ Owlette and Catboy. Join Batman, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman, Star-Lord and Storm for super selfies.  Then, join local artist Christian Navarrete as he shows you how to design an action-packed comic book.
 

BLOCKBUSTERS AND SPOTLIGHT PERFORMANCES:

Saturday, March 12

• Cirque La Vie- Mixing comedy and suspense with athleticism! You won’t believe your eyes as Cirque La Vie performs their daring, beautiful and dynamic awe-inspiring stunts.

Monday, March 14

• Sizzling Science Demos- Highly trained, science-crazed educators are demoing some of the best "don't try this at home" experiments as we play with color explosions. 

Tuesday, March 15

• Spider-Verse Collision- Our spidey senses are tingling! Get tangled in a web of excitement as the Spider-Man multiverse collides during Destination Celebration.  Join Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen and more!

Wednesday, March 16

• Break Free Hip-Hop School- It's time to bust a move and let loose! Check out a high-energy performance by this world-renowned dance crew.  Get down, twist around and be inspired by this group's self-expression as they get the party going!
• Texas Six Steppers- These dogs don't just "sit and stay." They dance! Catch an unbelievable performance by Houston's canine musical freestyle troupe.

Thursday, March 17

• Juggler Noah- Bouncing and balancing and juggling, oh my! Circus performance artist, and prop balancer and manipulator, Noah is at the museum to show off his jaw-dropping juggling skills!
• Storybook Opera “Lula The Mighty Grio”- Houston Grand Opera is thrilled to bring you the Storybook Opera performance of “Lula the Mighty Grio” by Poet Laureate Deborah DEEP Mouton.  “Lula the Mighty Grio” is the moving story of Lula, the protector of her tribe, who keeps hungry alligators from eating all the food in her village.  Join us for a lively mix of picture books and singing storytellers!  

Friday, March 18

• Mad About Hoops- Hula hooping is not only fun - it's an art! Be blown away by this spectacular and colorful hula hoop performance and learn a few tricks from local hula hoop master, Amy Neel.

Saturday, March 19

• PJ Masks- Time to be a hero! Red, green or blue, we have the mask for you! Bring out your inner crimefighter to and keep pesky villains at bay. Strutting her super owl wings and his super-cat leap, catch Owlette and Catboy during a fan celebration of the hit TV Show, “PJ Masks.”
• Spring Into Action- Gear up, train up and put your powers to the test! Superheroes rise to the occasion during a superpowered event. Join Batman, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Wonder Woman, Star-Lord and Storm for an epic DC/Marvel inspired showdown.
• Comic Book Art Studio- Ka-Pow! Join local artist Christian Navarrete as he shows you the techniques and elements which are instrumental in designing an action-packed comic book.
• Magician Jaime Salinas- Do you believe in magic? Witness the seemingly impossible as local magic extraordinaire, Jaime Salinas, brings outrageous tricks that deceive the eye and perplex the mind.