Great Gobbler Fest
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sun, 11/30/2025
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
Monday November 24: Turkey Jam
Turkey Jam & DJ Games: Celebrate Thanksgiving with music, turkey-themed games and fun line dancing with the Children's Museum turkey!
When: From 10 am to 2 pm in Kidtrop Central
Giggles and Stories: Join us for a festive, bilingual Thanksgiving story time with engaging stories, lively songs, and playful activities for young learners and their families.
When: At 10 and 10:30 am in Tree Top
DIY Turkey Costumes: Make festive turkey costumes out of paper bags in this hands-on, creative activity.
When: All Day in One World
Tuesday November 25 - Turkey Pardon
Live Turkey: Stop by and say "hello" to the live turkey that our Kids’ Committee will be pardoning for Thanksgiving!
When: From 9 am to 2 pm in the Kids' Hall Alcove
Zumbini: This early childhood education program uses original music and movement to foster cognitive, social and emotional development in children ages 0-4, while creating a bonding experience for families.
When: At 10 am in Playscape
Turkey Costume Making: Design and create your own paper bag turkey costume to wear in our Turkey Pardon Parade!
Limit 25 kids per hour; kids will meet back in the Auditorium at 12:15 pm to join in the parade.
When: From 9 am to Noon in Brown Auditorium
Turkey Parade & Pardon: Cheer on our parade of “turkeys,” then watch our real, live turkey get a free pass from Kids' Committee President during this annual event.
When: At 12:30 pm in Kids' Hall
Turkey Leg Hats: Create festive headwear from paper lunch bags in this annual favorite craft!
When: All Day in Tree Top
Gobbler Wobbler: Design and assemble your own Thanksgiving turkey paper toy.
When: All Day in Maker Lab
Wednesday November 26 - Pumpkin' Chunkin'
Sponsored by Jason & Ginny Endecott
Pumpkin' Chunkin' Relay: Break up into teams and scramble to fill the pumpkins as fast as you can! Then watch as we drop the pumpkins from a lift to see which team gets the biggest SMASH!
Participants must be 5+ and are picked by raffle. Sign up at the tables in the Patio.
When: At 11 am and 1 pm on the Patio
Classical Sing, Move, and Play: Explore rhythm, melody and movement through fun music games inspired by famous operas.
When: From 10:30 to 11 am in Tree Top
Mini Pumpkin Pudding Pies: Indulge in a delicious Thanksgiving trat featuring layers of Nilla wafer, pumpkin pudding and whipped cream!
When: From 1 to 4 pm in Tree Top
Pumpkin Scratch Art: "Carve" your favorite pumpkin-themed designs to reveal amazing colors!
When: All Day in One World
Pumpkin Catapults: Build a catapult and use it to launch mini rubber pumpkins in this fun, creative challenge.
When: All Day in One World
November 27: Thanksgiving Day (*The Museum will be closed*)
Friday November 28 - Pumpkin' Chunkin'
Santa Meet & Greet: Come say hello to the big man in the red suit as he visits the Museum to greet guests along with an elf helper!
When: Nov. 28 from 9:30 am to noon and from 1 pm to 2:30 pm in Kids' Hall Alcove
Changing of the Seasons by Ensemble Theatre: Join us as the Great Gobbler passes the Holiday season over to Santa with a little help from the Ensemble Theatre!
When: Nov. 28 at 12:30 pm in Kids' Hall Alcove
Saturday November 29 - Wicked!
Glinda & Elphaba Meet & Greet: Take photos and capture magical moments with your favorite characters from Wicked!
When: From 10:30 to 1:30 pm in Kids' Hall Alcove
Wicked Sing-Along: Join Glinda and Elphaba for a magical Wicked sing-along, where you’ll belt out hits like What Is This Feeling, Popular, Defying Gravity and For Good in a fun-filled celebration!
When: From 10 am to 2 pm in Kids' Hall Alcove
Wicked Fashion: Design your own wearable Wicked accessories!
Limit 12 participants at a time
When: From 10 am to 3 pm in Design Studio
Pink & Green Slime: Get your hands messy and choose your side as you make pink or green slime in this wickedly fun STEM activity.
When: All Day in Science Station
Elphaba & Glinda Craft Rolls: Make your own witchy craft roll doll and let her defy gravity!
When: All Day in Tree Top
Sunday November 30 - Seasons of Caring
“I Am We” Storytimes in Kaleidoscope: Join us for I Am We by Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds, a heartwarming celebration of the importance of caring for each other.
When: At 11 am, 1 and 3 pm in Kaleidoscope
Donation Project: No-Sew Blanket Workshops: Work together to create no-sew blankets to bring comfort to animals in need.
Limit 12 participants ages 5+; sign ups open one hour prior to each workshop.
When: At 10 am, noon and 2 pm in Kaleidoscope
Donation Project: Lunch Bags: Decorate lunch bags with markers, stickers, jokes or encouragement which will be filled with food and delivered to hungry children across Houston.
When: All Day in Design Studio
Donation Project: Bookmark Making: Create handmade bookmarks to promote early literacy for children in the Houston area.
When: All Day in Maker Lab
Donation Project: Thinking of You Cards: Create heartfelt cards to brighten the day of families in need or experiencing crisis.
When: All Day in New Kids' Hall
Seed Starters: Discover hands-on ways to care for and nurture the environment.
When: All Day in EcoStation
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.