Saturday, Sep. 30, 2017 – Saturday, Sep. 30, 2017
Revel in the majesty of the moon and the joys of the harvest as we celebrate the Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival. Explore Vietnamese and Asian culture! Don't forget to bring your camera!
SPECIAL EVENTS:
- Lion Dancers: Watch the Hung Vuong school of Vietnamese language perform a traditional lion dance.
- Event time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Brown Auditorium.
- DIY Costume Workshop: Create your own jaw dropping Mid-Autumn Festival costume using tradition patterns and craft materials.
- Event time: 11:30 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. at Brown Auditorium.
- Vietnamese Story Time: Listen to traditional Vietnamese folk tales and take a mini language lesson in Vietnamese.
- Event time: 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Parent Resource Library.
- Lavang Lion Dancers: Enjoy a traditional acrobatic dance in celebration of Mid-Autumn festival.
- Event time: 2 p.m. in Brown Auditorium.
- Face Painting: Use a stencil template to paint your face in celebration of the Mid-Autumn festival.
- Event time: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m at Kids' Hall Alcove.
- Mid-Autumn Festival Lanterns: Crease, pleat and fold yourself a traditional lantern.
- Event time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Kids' Hall Alcove.
- Mid- Autumn Photo: Capture a timeless keepsake in front of a beautiful Mid-Autumn backdrop.
- Event time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Kids' Hall Alcove.
BROUGHT TO YOU BY
Vietnamese Culture & Science Association (VCSA).
HOURS & ADMISSION
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Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Closed Mondays. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Easter Sunday. - General Admission: $17 per person and $16 for seniors 65 years and older. FREE for children under one and Museum Members. Free Hours: FREE FAMILY NIGHT: Thursdays 5 pm - 8 pm.
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- Street Parking
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Special Offers / Dining
The Children's Museum Houston's spacious eatery, Fresh Café, offers nutritious eats and treats for any time of day! Enjoy a healthy meal with savory salads, preservative-free sandwich bread and vegetarian options prepared daily – fresh off the grill!
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