WHAT:   The 5th of May commemorates Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, and it is thus a celebration of Mexican culture in Puebla, Mexico, and around the world! Enjoy Cinco de Mayo at the Children’s Museum with special performances, crafts, and more.

Spotlight Performance: Watch Las Americas Ballet Folklorico celebrate Cinco de Mayo with traditional Mexican dances!
        Event times: Thursday, 6:30 p.m. during Free Family Night, Saturday, 2 p.m.

Celebration of Sound: Most celebrations involve music, and Cinco de Mayo certainly does! Dance on over to Science Station and explore sound waves with tuning forks, kazoos, rain sticks, and other instruments.
Cinco de Mayo Crafts: Make taco magnets, chili pepper decorations, and your very own sombrero at Junktion.
Storytelling Through Animation: Every culture has stories to tell. Design and create your own animated stories using stop motion, flipbooks, and a zoetrope.

WHEN:     Cinco de Mayo WonderWeek
April 29 – May 5, 2010
   
WHERE:    Children’s Museum of Houston- 1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004

MUSEUM HOURS: Tues. – Sat.; 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun: Noon – 6 p.m., Second Saturday of every month open at 9 a.m. for members.
General Museum admission: $8 per person and $7 for seniors 65+ and for military personnel. Children under one and Museum Members receive free admission.
Free Family Night every Thursday 5 – 8 p.m.
 

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