Children’s Museum of Houston commemorates traditional Mexican holiday with ofrenda, activities and ballet folklórico November 1 - 2 SPECIAL EVENTS:Spotlight Performance: Las Américas Ballet Folklórico.  This traditional Mexican dance will get you moving your own skeleton and delight you with its colorful traditional costumes. Event Time:   Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. during Free Family Night.in the Brown Auditorium ONGOING ACTIVITIES:Traditional Ofrenda:  Check out a traditional, decorated altar with pan de muerto, sugar skulls and more!Paper Cut Banners:  Bright banners are a popular tradition in Mexico especially on this day.  Design some at the Alexander Art Academy.Skeleton Puppet:  Make it bad to the bone!  Design a quirky puppet at Junktion.Calavera Mask:  Masks have been used in Mexican rituals since pre-Hispanic times.  Make a skull mask to wear during our event at Junktion.Tissue Flowers:  Marigolds are the traditional flowers used to decorate altars and graves.  Make flowers to honor your ancestors at Junktion. ***Activities, events and times subject to change.  MUSEUM HOURS: Tue. – Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun: Noon – 6 p.m. Second Saturday of every month opens at 9 a.m. for members. General Museum admission: $9 per person and $8 for seniors 65+ and for military personnel. Children under one and Museum Members receive free admission.  Free Family Night every Thursday 5 – 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.cmhouston.org or call (713) 522-1138.