Get the Blues
Model airplanes are a pain. If you want your little fly-boys and -girls to learn about the wonders of flight without worrying about expensive crashes, take 'em to see the 3-D animated film Flight School. They'll follow the swooping and soaring adventures of two bluebird siblings in the forest canopy. No batteries required. Daily. Children's Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz. For information and showtimes, call 713-522-1138 or visit www.cmhouston.org. $7 (general admission included). -- Keith Plocek
Sunny Days
When Martians land on Sesame Street, we learn how much all earthlings -- even big yellow birds and grouchy garbage dwellers -- have in common. Sesame Street Live: Out of This World! will show your little monsters how big (and small) our planet can be. Friday, January 2, through Sunday, January 4. Reliant Arena, 8400 Kirby. For information and showtimes, call 713-629-3700 or visit www.sesamestreetlive.com. $12 to $22. -- Keith Plocek