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Family Fun Galore: Exclusive Events and Engaging Exhibits

Discover a World of Entertainment and Education at HMNS Sugar Land
Are you looking for exciting activities to enjoy with your family in Houston? Look no further! Join us at HMNS Sugar Land and experience a wide range of unique events. Explore the upcoming events listed below and mark your calendars for unforgettable family experiences.

In addition to our special events, we also offer exhibit-themed activities that are bound to bring joy and happiness to the entire family. At HMNS Sugar Land, we are dedicated to providing high-quality family entertainment and education to the community. Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery as you explore our engaging exhibits and enjoy the exciting programs we have planned for the upcoming months. We can’t wait to share the wonders of science and culture with you and create lasting memories for your family.

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Upcoming Events

In Our Nature

Saturday Nature Series
Learn some beautiful life lessons at HMNS Sugar Land and get to know the world around you. Join us every Saturday in the Outdoor Learning Center and our recently rejuvenated pollinator garden.
 
Make friends with some of the cutest creepy crawlies around in our bug zoo. Explore how to start your own butterfly garden, and support pollinators in your backyard, or try some nature-based activities. It’s all 100% pure organic fun!
 
Join us for one of the many fun, informative, hands-on experiences, presented by Nature experts, including our friends at Texas Master Naturalists – Coastal Prairie Chapter.
 
Check back often, new events are updated weekly, and most are included with general admission.
 
October 12: Texas Master Naturalists: Things that go Bump in the Night 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
October 26: Texas Master Naturalists: Things that go Bump in the Night 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m
November 9: Texas Master Naturalists: Leave the Leaves 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
December 14: Texas Master Naturalists: Winter Wildlife 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Tricks, Treats & T-Rex Magical Maze Festival

October 19, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Tricks, Treats & T-Rex is back at HMNS at Sugar Land! The Magical Maze Festival on Saturday, October 19 features early Halloween fun. Every young pirate and princess will enjoy the festival fun, including carnival games, trick or treating, character photo-ops, face painting, and more. Get creative and wear your best costume for the Grand Costume Contest, with prizes to be won! It’s a spooky Saturday you won’t forget!

Sensory Friendly Events

Three times a year, HMNS at Sugar Land offers Sensory Friendly Events where exhibits and venues are modified to create a sensory neutral environment for those with autism and sensory sensitivities. Sensory Backpacks, which include ear defenders, sunglasses, and fidgets, are available to check out with an ID at the Box Office, and Touch Carts with tactile specimens to explore will be available throughout the museum’s permanent exhibit halls. Pre-registration is required for these events, which take place during the hour before the Museum opens to the public. Tickets may be purchased at a discounted rate. Free permanent exhibit hall admission for Sensory Friendly Events at HMNS at Sugar Land is made possible by proceeds from our annual fundraiser, Jingle Tree. We are grateful to all our generous donors for their support.

 
2024 Event Dates are:
Saturday, January 27th – 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 11th – 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 12th – 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Individuals with disabilities and their families will receive free admission to the permanent exhibit halls for Sensory Friendly Events at HMNS and Sugar Land! Pre-registration is required to access free admission. To pre-register for these events and to book your visit, please email us at SLAccessProgramming@hmns.org.

Jingle Tree

November 15-21, 2024

Jingle Tree is back at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land! Honorary Chairs Judi Dai and Catalina Flores-Rau invite you to a week-long celebration – view and bid on fabulous holiday decor. Proceeds support the Museum’s mission of local science education and an expansion of sensory-friendly accessibility programming.

Cookies with Santa

Saturday, December 7 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Our annual family friendly event is your chance to catch Santa during an early visit to Sugar Land. Enjoy holiday crafts in Santa Land, the tradition of cookies and milk, and a take away photo with Santa & Mrs. Claus. Be sure to bring your own camera to snap some candids too! A festive way to support HMNS at Sugar Land’s mission of science education and accessibility programming.