Give a gift that gives back by shopping at The Woodlands Children's Museum

THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Skip the crowds and long lines -- and head instead to The Woodlands Children’s Museum to start your holiday shopping.

There are several gift ideas and ways to get into the holiday spirit at the museum:

1. Hit the gift shops. The museum has a gift shop offering affordable games and toys – perfect for young creative minds.

Executive director Angela Colton carefully curates the shop for classic toys and fun gift ideas. “We choose items that will stimulate children’s minds and encourage creative play,” she said.

2. Pick up a gift membership. A membership to the museum is a gift that keeps giving all year round. Family memberships are available for $67 and offer a full year of unlimited visits for a family of four, as well as a discount on classes, camps and birthday parties.

Shoppers can also pick up a Day Pass gift certificate for $5 or a Grandparent Yearly Membership for $57. The museum offers $150 Basic Birthday Party certificates or $228 Themed Birthday Party certificates.

3. Order a fresh wreath. The museum’s annual holiday fundraiser, Wreath Whimsy, provides a chance to support the museum and purchase a lovely, fragrant Fraser fir wreath or centerpiece. Samples are currently on display at the museum. The wreaths are 24-inches, double-faced, freshly grown by a family-owned tree farm and elegantly embellished by museum staff. The price per wreath is $79. There are also table-top arrangements for $35. The sale runs from Nov. 4 to Dec. 20 and pre-orders are available now.

4. Join the Drop and Shop Workshop. While parents finish up their last-minute shopping, children are invited for a fun time at the museum. They can create projects to give as gifts and enjoy milk and cookies. The workshop is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21. Admission is $44 for members and $64 for non-members. Also check out the calendar for Winter Funcation workshops at the museum.

To learn more about The Woodlands Children’s Museum, its hours of operation and ways to support the nonprofit, visit www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.org or call 281-465-0955. Follow the museum’s Twitter handle @thewoodlandscm.

The museum is always looking for sponsors or partners for events, and general donations to support its mission are always appreciated. The Woodlands Children’s Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supported through admissions, memberships, fee-based events, fundraisers and donations.