EVENT CALENDAR
Nifty Fifties Holiday Event
SAT, Dec 6TH
10AM-3PM
Step back in time and celebrate the charm of the 1950s at the Rice Museum’s Nifty Fifties Holiday Event, honoring the era when our historic house was built. Enjoy a day filled with retro holiday fun, hands-on activities, and nostalgic cheer.
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Start your morning with an exclusive Members-Only Science Lab from 10–11 AM.
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Enjoy a cozy screening of the classic film It’s a Wonderful Life at 12 PM. Limited seating for 50—RSVP early to save your spot. Please note, you can still enjoy the rest of the event without RSVP’ing to the movie.
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Get creative with holiday crafts for all ages, including ornament decorating and graham cracker house building.
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Meet Mrs. Claus and enjoy free face painting.
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Enter the raffle for a chance to win one of several festive gift baskets.
Come for the classic movie, stay for the crafts, and enjoy a jolly mid-century holiday experience at the museum!
Included with general admission. Free for members.
SAVE THE DATE:
2026:
Sun, Jan 18th – Intern Celebration and Geosciences Career Day
Sat, Jan 24th – Mystery Mineral Day
Sat, Mar 7th – A Day at the Beach
Sun, Mar 22nd – Garage Sale
Sat, Apr 4th – The Great Thunderegg Hunt
Sat, May 9th – The Gold Rush
Sat, May 16th – Volcano Day
Sun, Jun 21st – Space Day
Sun, Jul 12th – Mystery Mineral Day
Sat, Aug 22nd – Summer Bash
Sat, Sep 19th – Garage Sale
Sat, Sep 26th – Worldwide Day of Play (Tentative)
Sat, Oct 31st – Halloween Rock or Treat
Sun, Nov 15th – Diamonds & Diorite: A Minecraft Day
Sat, Nov 21st – Sip & Stone (Tentative)
Sat, Dec 5th – Nifty Fifties Holiday Celebration