# MindFest Challenge 10: Get a Grip - A Claw Machine Engineering Challenge > Event for families in the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands area (TX). Times are Central Time. - When: Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Where: Children’s Museum Houston (Maker Annex), 1500 Binz St, Houston, TX 77004 - Ages: Ages 6–14 and parents - Price: Included with general museum admission (/person) - Status: Ended (last date Sat, Nov 7). - Organizer: Children’s Museum Houston Chevron Maker Annex - Official page: https://cmh.ticketapp.org/portal/pages/admission_tickets - Last checked: Fri, Nov 6 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 12, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-11), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/mindfest-challenge-10-get-a-grip-a-claw-machine-engineering-challenge--listing-3bcb1c897346a28e0f312195 ## About The exclusive engineering design challenge "Get a Grip" is held at the children's museum's renowned Chevron Maker Annex. Under the guidance of professional maker mentors, children can hands-on build their own claw machine robotic arm using laser-cut wooden pieces, hydraulic syringe tubes, linkage mechanisms, and gear components. Through team experimentation and fine-tuning of lever mechanics, they can test whether they can successfully pick up plush props or building blocks of different weights. The activity not only cultivates children's hands-on ability to solve practical engineering problems but also provides an excellent scenario for parent-child collaborative cooperation. The maker space is spacious, with dedicated stroller parking areas and benches for caregivers nearby. The museum provides comprehensive family restrooms and parent-child care facilities. ## Similar picks coming up in Houston - [MindFest Challenge 10: Overtime at Children's Museum Houston](https://grassyknees.com/houston/activities/mindfest-challenge-10-overtime-at-children-s-museum-houston--listing-6d39b88b4267faa1ad611bd4) — Thu, Nov 12 · 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Children's Museum Houston · Paid · checked Nov 3. The claw-machine engineering challenge continues in Kids' Hall Alcove. Kids design and test a custom claw that can grab a target. Sponsored by ExxonMobil. 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