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Children’s Museum Houston

Mid-Autumn Fest

Saturday, Sep. 30, 2017 – Saturday, Sep. 30, 2017

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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

  • 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.

Directions & Parking

  • Paid Parking
  • Street Parking
  • Parking fees: 1 hour - $8, 2 hours - $9, 3+ hours - $10. Metered and street parking are available around the Children's Museum Houston.

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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