Shadow Puppet Theatre: The Grouchy Ladybug
The museum's Shadow Puppet Theatre series presents Eric Carle's The Grouchy Ladybug as a shadow-story program about friendship and manners.
When
Thursday, July 9, 2026
11:00 AM
Price
$10 museum admission
Check the organizer for final availability.
Location
The Woodlands Children's Museum, The Woodlands, TX
United States
Organizer
The Woodlands Children's Museum
in person
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