# Things to do with kids at McKenna Children's Museum

> 7 upcoming family events and 1 ongoing programs and visits at McKenna Children's Museum, 801 West San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130, in the San Antonio–New Braunfels area. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Paint & Play at McKenna Children's Museum](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/paint-and-play-at-mckenna-children-s-museum--listing-3be08f612aff4ce9c0db6c25) — Wed, Oct 28 (+1 more date) · 2:00 PM · McKenna Children's Museum, New Braunfels · With admission · checked Oct 20. A guided painting lesson for kids on the museum floor at McKenna Children's Museum in New Braunfels. Each session has a seasonal subject: children paint a Frankenstein face on…
- [Costume Special Admission Day at McKenna Children's Museum](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/costume-special-admission-day-at-mckenna-children-s-museum--listing-a91a047fdcb0329849c9b020) — Fri, Oct 30 · McKenna Children's Museum, New Braunfels · From $7 · checked Oct 20. On the Friday before Halloween, McKenna Children's Museum in New Braunfels offers a $7 admission to visitors who come in their Halloween costume, plus a spooky scavenger hunt…
- [Tasty Tuesday: Campfire Cupcakes at McKenna Children's Museum](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/tasty-tuesday-campfire-cupcakes-at-mckenna-children-s-museum--listing-e11fa3a91391e13e32681b4f) — Tue, Nov 3 · 2:00 PM · McKenna Children's Museum, New Braunfels · With admission · checked Oct 20. A kids' cooking-style activity at McKenna Children's Museum in New Braunfels: on Tuesday, November 3 at 2 pm, children get a lesson in making 'campfire cupcakes'. It is a short…
- [Wurstfest Kickoff at McKenna Children's Museum](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/wurstfest-kickoff-at-mckenna-children-s-museum--listing-a95e56b711c5e8517968186f) — Fri, Nov 6 · 11:00 AM · McKenna Children's Museum, New Braunfels · Free · checked Oct 16. McKenna Children's Museum kicks off Wurstfest season in New Braunfels. Visitors can sample traditional German sausage, meet the museum's mascot Freckles and learn the chicken…
- [McKenna's Family STEAM Class](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/mckenna-s-family-steam-class--listing-ed30affe9c5b1f411ee8179c) — Fri, Nov 13 · 2:00 PM · McKenna Children's Museum, New Braunfels · With admission · checked Oct 16. A family class at McKenna Children's Museum covering science, technology, engineering, art and math. It is geared for ages 5 to 7, and the whole family is welcome. Included with…
- [Come Play Your Way: Sensory-Friendly Evening at McKenna](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/come-play-your-way-sensory-friendly-evening-at-mckenna--listing-b059708fb8c4e19c7022b494) — Thu, Nov 19 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · McKenna Children's Museum, New Braunfels · With admission · checked Oct 16. An evening for children with special needs and their immediate family to enjoy McKenna Children's Museum in a comfortable setting, with smaller crowds, fewer distractions and a…
- [Camo Special Admission Day at McKenna Children's Museum](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/camo-special-admission-day-at-mckenna-children-s-museum--listing-ed5b21c4dc0bc7b438b7bd47) — Fri, Nov 20 · McKenna Children's Museum, New Braunfels · With admission · checked Oct 24. McKenna Children's Museum in New Braunfels marks Veterans Day month with a special admission day: on Friday, November 20, anyone who comes dressed in camouflage pays $7 to enter…

## Ongoing programs and visits

- [McKenna Children's Museum](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/mckenna-children-s-museum--listing-24bebd17d55954ec991679d6) — Monday – Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Sunday: Closed · McKenna Children's Museum, New Braunfels · From $10 · checked Oct 16. McKenna Children's Museum in New Braunfels is a hands-on museum built for young children to explore with all their senses. Exhibit areas include Hill Country Campgrounds…

## Recently ended

- [McKenna's Halloween Party](https://grassyknees.com/san-antonio/activities/mckenna-s-halloween-party--listing-2e9ec7530be2e4acb34c560b) — ended Fri, Oct 23

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