****CANCELED****Spring Break: Spring into Asia | Kids Out and About Houston <

****CANCELED****Spring Break: Spring into Asia


*The event has already taken place on this date: Fri, 03/20/2020
****UPDATE (March 13) — Out of an abundance of caution, we are taking the proactive step of cancelling our Spring Break programming. We remain open for viewing of our exhibitions. Please visit our Health and Safety page to learn more, and thank you for your understanding.******** This Spring Break, explore Asian springtime foods, games, and more! Join us as each day is dedicated to different cultural, kid-friendly activities. Enjoy picnic food by learning how to make onigiri and spring rolls. Create vivid Rangoli designs with colored sand, play the dragon tail game with friends, fold beautiful lotus flowers, and enjoy the spring breeze as you fly a kite. Plus, take advantage of FREE admission to our exhibition!

Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.

Admission is free for all activities, which begin daily at 12 p.m. Children must be accompanied by adults.


Daily Activities

Monday, March 16
Food of Asia
Learn how to make Japanese onigiri and Vietnamese spring rolls, and enjoy them picnic-style on our lawn! Please note these are samples of food and not full meals. Not recommended for people with food allergies or sensitivities.

Tuesday, March 17
Games of Asia
Play different Asian games, such as the Chinese yoyo, the Korean game yunnori, and the fun group game of trying to catch a dragon's tail.

Wednesday, March 18
Flowers of Asia
Learn about the flower traditions of Asia and create lotus flowers and cherry blossoms through the art of origami.

Thursday, March 19
Kites of Asia
Learn how to make different styles of kites! Take inspiration from the colorful kite designs of Afghanistan, or create a traditional Japanese kite and see how high they can fly out on our front lawn.

Friday, March 20
Colors of Asia
Learn about the colorful traditions of Asia as you explore the differences between Rangoli and Mandalas. Take home your own vibrant drawing or design!


Education and outreach programs at Asia Society Texas Center are made possible through generous funding from the George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation. Additional support provided by the Friends of Education & Outreach at Asia Society Texas Center.


*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.

Location:

1370 Southmore Blvd
Houston, TX, 77004
United States

Phone:

713.496.9901
Contact name: 
Visitor & Member Services
Email address: 
The event has already taken place on this date: 
03/20/2020
Time: 
12:00 PM
Price: 
FREE

Ages

All Ages