The Handwriting Without Tears Program® is intended for children between the ages of 6 and 11. The program will focus on a combination of print and cursive, depending on the child’s age, school expectancy and the parents’ wishes. Each 60-minute class will incorporate games and sensory-motor activities affecting handwriting abilities, as well as guided handwriting practice. Correct letter formation, letter reversal, letter sizing, spacing, letter alignment and pencil grip will all be taught to children and their parents.

Build your own Jianzi (sometimes called a Chinese hacky sack). Grab a group of friends and try your skills at this traditional Chinese game.

Cheer on teams of local architects, designers and contractors as they compete to design and build gingerbread houses “Iron Chef” style. The Gingerbread Design Challenge encourages “tasty” competition, allowing local architects, engineers, designers and contractors the opportunity to face-off and demonstrate their skills to benefit the San Antonio Children’s Museum. Brought to you by: San Antonio Children’s Museum, West East Design Group, Pearl and Architecture Foundation San Antonio.

In honor of Veterans Day, the FIRST 350 active duty military members and their families visiting the Museum on Thursday, November 11 will receive FREE museum admission and 15% off in the Museum gift shop. *Active duty member must be present with valid military ID. *Up to three (3) additional family members may receive free admission.

Bridge the gap between child and adult as they work together to craft a number of items from recycled material.

Cost: $45 for child and adult combined; $40 for MMCM members (for children ages 5-10 and adults 18 and older)

Bridge the gap between child and adult as together they work and play and experience the museum’s galleries like never before. Hands-on science activities are designed for children and adults to work together to complete.

Cost: $45 for child and adult combined; $40 for MMCM members (for children ages 5-10 and adults 18 and older)

It’s our first Monster Bash! Join us for lots of great Halloween activities in a safe and air-conditioned environment. Make your own eyeball slime in the Mad Scientist Lab and visit healthy kid-friendly trick or treat stations. Do the Monster Mash to the music of Leah White, 2009 Parents Choice Award for Best Children’s Artist and show off your costume in our spooktacular fashion show.

Read some not-so-scary Halloween tales with us! All costumes welcome!

Make a difference in another child’s life. Help the museum lend a hand to others by bringing in gently used winter clothing, disposable baby diapers or unused toiletries which we will donate to the San Antonio Children’s Shelter. While you’re visiting, make a thoughtful card to give to someone special!

Two Shows! 1:00pm & 2:00pm SCREAM into science with bubbly, slimy, glowing activities that are sure to send a scientific chill up your spine!