KIDS + FAMILIES

JOIN THE FIESTA! Children’s Museum of Houston celebrates Cinco de Mayo with ballet folklórico and festive activities during Free Family Night, Cinco de Mayo Fiesta, Thursday, May 5.

In 1862, Mexico defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla. Join the fiesta as the Children’s Museum of Houston (CMH) celebrates Mexico’s heritage on Cinco de Mayo. You will learn about this historic event through fun, hands-on activities.

Special Events:

Spotlight Performance — Las Américas Ballet Folklórico: Be amazed as this group of kids (led by Gustavo Gallardo) performs the many regional dances of Mexico in full traditional costumes, music and flair.
Event Time: 6:30 p.m. during Free Family Night

On-Going Activities:

• Musical Maracas: Shake, shake, shake it up! Make your own traditional Mexican percussion instrument, called a maraca at Junktion.
• Firework Frenzy: This celebration calls for fireworks! Head to Junktion to create your own pretend fireworks by taping shiny red, white and green ribbon to a craft stick—they’re the colors of Mexico’s flag!
• Papel de Picado: Make a colorful traditional banner while learning intricate craft skills.
• Yalálag: A Mountain Village in México Exhibit. Take a journey “South of the border” to a village located in the Sierra Juárez Mountains of Oaxaca, México.