School Days at The Pavilion: Nov. 11-12, 2025

Take a magical field trip to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion where learning is not only fun, but awe-inspiring and eye-opening!

School Days at The Pavilion is back Tuesday, November 11th and Wednesday, November 12th, and this year we have another incredible lineup featuring some of the most acclaimed artists from around the world. Research shows the arts support the development of crucial skills in creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication. The Pavilion believes that putting the arts into the hands of children is the best way to create a lifelong appreciation for learning and a deep inspiration for the arts. Partnering with Texas Children's Hospital-The Woodlands, The Pavilion is able to bring an array of unique elements to School Days this year that provide exciting opportunities for learning through the arts in alignment with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.

School Days offers three educational zones - STEAM Station, Creative Corner and Theatre District - via a lottery system, each of which offer interactive hands-on experiences for students! Select classes will be picked to attend an educational zone in lieu of a Main Stage performance. Selections are made via a random lottery system and entries into the lottery are strictly based on class size and grade level. Each zone has a maximum number of students it can accommodate. If you are not selected for a zone by October 11th, your guests will be assigned reserved seats to watch the fun and interactive stage performances.

Registration will open September 9th at 10am!

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2025 Performer TBA

The Pavilion Event Center
Max Capacity: 120 Students
Curriculum Connections: Science, Math, Physical Education, Interaction

Visit Janet's Planet to create your own lunar lander and learn about the solar system. Hop in your rocket and enjoy a wild ride, travel at the speed of thought and learn some fascinating things about our universe! Students are the shining stars of the future of space exploration, science and astounding discoveries. Get excited and curious about the stars and planets and what's really up and out there, because cosmos are truly amazing.

S.T.E.A.M. Station

The Pavilion Event Center
Max Capacity: 120 Students
Curriculum Connections: Science, Math, Physical Education, Interaction

Visit Janet's Planet to create your own lunar lander and learn about the solar system. Hop in your rocket and enjoy a wild ride, travel at the speed of thought and learn some fascinating things about our universe! Students are the shining stars of the future of space exploration, science and astounding discoveries. Get excited and curious about the stars and planets and what's really up and out there, because cosmos are truly amazing.

The Pavilion Event Center
Max Capacity: 120 Students
Curriculum Connections: Arts, Critical Thinking, Communications, Interaction

Over the past 44 years, Mark Kistler has taught and inspired millions of children to discover their awesome individual potential! In Creative Corner, Mark will expertly guide your students through an extraordinary imagination adventure as he teaches them how-to-draw in 3-D while creating great illustrated stories. Mark is sure to inspire your students to “Dream it! Draw it! Do it!!” in harnessing the power of their imagination to make their life dreams come true!

Creative Corner

The Pavilion Event Center
Max Capacity: 120 Students
Curriculum Connections: Arts, Critical Thinking, Communications, Interaction

Over the past 44 years, Mark Kistler has taught and inspired millions of children to discover their awesome individual potential! In Creative Corner, Mark will expertly guide your students through an extraordinary imagination adventure as he teaches them how-to-draw in 3-D while creating great illustrated stories. Mark is sure to inspire your students to “Dream it! Draw it! Do it!!” in harnessing the power of their imagination to make their life dreams come true!

Event Center
Max Capacity: 120 Students
Curriculum Connections: Theatre Arts, Communication, Interaction

Take a dive under the sea with a theatrical adventure aimed at igniting creativity, supercharging self-confidence and boosting social skills. Unleash your dramatic side and explore various performance techniques including improvisation, character development, creative movement, voice projection, stage direction and more!

Theatre District

Event Center
Max Capacity: 120 Students
Curriculum Connections: Theatre Arts, Communication, Interaction

Take a dive under the sea with a theatrical adventure aimed at igniting creativity, supercharging self-confidence and boosting social skills. Unleash your dramatic side and explore various performance techniques including improvisation, character development, creative movement, voice projection, stage direction and more!

Select classes will be picked to attend a hands-on educational zone during a stage performance. Selections are made via a random lottery system and entries into the lottery are strictly based on class size and grade level.
Schools are required to reserve and pay for their own busing to and from the venue. Subsidized busing is available for Title I Schools.
Please consider the length of time your students will be seated when registering for the field trip. The live performances run approximately 45 minutes each with a small lunch/bathroom break in-between sets.
If you need to return to school before the event dismissal time of 1pm, arrangements must be made at least one week before the field trip.
Lunch is NOT provided by The Pavilion. Concession stands will be closed. No food or beverages will be sold at The Pavilion during School Days.
Please include any accommodation needs when registering.

Important Field Trip Notes

Select classes will be picked to attend a hands-on educational zone during a stage performance. Selections are made via a random lottery system and entries into the lottery are strictly based on class size and grade level.
Schools are required to reserve and pay for their own busing to and from the venue. Subsidized busing is available for Title I Schools.
Please consider the length of time your students will be seated when registering for the field trip. The live performances run approximately 45 minutes each with a small lunch/bathroom break in-between sets.
If you need to return to school before the event dismissal time of 1pm, arrangements must be made at least one week before the field trip.
Lunch is NOT provided by The Pavilion. Concession stands will be closed. No food or beverages will be sold at The Pavilion during School Days.
Please include any accommodation needs when registering.