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SUMMARY:Celebrations: Asian Culture
DESCRIPTION:Celebrations: Asian Culture\nAUGUST 4 – NOVEMBER 3 | JANUARY 9 – FEBRUARY 16 \nExplore our new traveling exhibit\, Celebrations: Asian Culture\, an extension of the Missi the Traveler Train Car exhibit! \nCelebrations: Asian Culture is designed to bring children and families together to explore New Year celebrations in South Korea\, China\, and Vietnam through the imagery of fireworks\, lanterns\, lotuses\, and kites. \nChildren can participate in activities such as drumming\, dancing\, and storytelling. From telling the Nian Monster story in a small theater to discovering different dishes served for breakfast as an eye spy game\, children will be captivated by the rich history\, beauty\, and fun of these Asian New Year festivals. \nThe museum will be closed on September 4 – 7. \nLearn More about This Exhibit\nSpecial Events & Programs:\n\nAugust 3: Members-Only Preview Night\nAugust 4: Opening Day!\nAugust 5 & 19: Pop-Up Programming\n\nStay tuned for updates! \nMore Details:\n\nFree for Members\n$10/Person for Non-Members\nTickets Available Online or At the Door\nAccess to Fall Exhibit is included in General Admission Ticket\n\nPurchase Museum Tickets\nCelebrations: Asian Culture is made possible by the Association of Children’s Museums and the Freeman Foundation.
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/celebrations-asian-culture/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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SUMMARY:Guest Author: Kelly Sterling Gregory
DESCRIPTION:Guest Author: Kelly Sterling Gregory\nChildren’s book author\, Kelly Sterling Gregory\, will read\, sign\, and sell her book\, Say Hello\, at the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian on Saturday\, November 11\, at 11am and 2pm! \n\nAbout the book\n \nWritten by pediatric occupational therapist Kelly Gregory\, Say Hello invites children of all abilities to overcome the barriers our differences create and lay the foundation for friendship with one simple word–hello! \nIn this delightful and engaging book\, readers will meet a diverse cast of uniquely abled new friends and discover that the things that set us apart don’t need to keep us apart. \n\n  \nAbout the Author\n \nKelly Gregory fell in love with the special needs population as well as children with unique differences as a teen. Inspired by her involvement in volunteer and childcare work early in life\, she chose to pursue a career as a pediatric occupational therapist and now has nearly ten years of experience in her field. Kelly believes that all children are fearfully and wonderfully made and should be celebrated! Kelly is married to a fellow occupational therapist\, Parker\, and together they have two sons\, Mason and Wes. When she is away from work\, you can find her in the carpool line\, chasing her boys from one sports field to the next\, or playing tennis.
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/guest-author-kelly-gregory/2023-11-11/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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SUMMARY:Winter Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Winter Wonderland\nHoliday Experience: Nov. 18 – Jan. 7\nDuring the holiday season\, the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian transforms into a magical Winter Wonderland experience chock-full of festive\, fun crafts\, workshops\, and more! From November 18 – January 7\, join us for Santa appearances\, sock skating in the Snowflake Village exhibit\, reindeer workshops\, and so much more. Every year\, new attractions are added to the event\, and this year’s highlight is a larger-than-life snow globe photo opportunity experience. \nSponsored locally by \n\n\nEvents\nGratitude Days \n\nNov. 20 & 21\n\nMagic Mondays \n\nNov. 20 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm\nDec. 18 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm\n\nPeppermint & PJs (Members-Only Event)  \n\nDec. 1 –  6:00 pm – 8:00 pm\n\nMerry at the Museum (Adults-Only Fundraiser)  \n\nDec. 9 – 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm\n\nNoon Year’s Eve | Presented by Community Bank \n\nDec. 30 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm\n\n  \n\n  \nActivities\nReindeer Workshops (Registration Required) \n\nDec. 2 – 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm\nDec. 16 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm\nDec. 23 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm\n\nHoliday Cookie Workshops (Registration Required) \n\nDec. 2 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm\nDec. 16 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\n\nStorytelling with Mrs. Claus \n\nDec. 16 – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm\n\n  \n\n\nSanta Appearances\n\nDec. 1  – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Peppermint & PJs)\nDec. 3 – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nDec. 10 – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nDec. 17 – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nDec. 23 – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm\n\n  \n\n\nCamps\nFall Day Camps (Registration Required) \n\nNov. 20 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm\nNov. 21 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm\n\nWinter Day Camps (Registration Required) \n\nDec. 21 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm\nDec. 22 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm\nDec. 28 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm\nDec. 29 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm\n\n  \n\n\nHoliday Hours\n\nNov. 23 – Closed for Thanksgiving\nDec. 24 & 25 – Closed for Christmas\nDec. 31 & Jan. 1 – Closed for the New Year
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/winter-wonderland-2023/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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SUMMARY:Magic Monday
DESCRIPTION:Magic Monday\nTheme: Attitude for Gratitude\nThe Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is OPEN for Magic Monday\, a special event that offers extra hours of inspiration and fun while school is out. Special programming will take place from 10am-3pm\, while the museum is open for fun from 9am-5pm! \nSpecial Activities Include: \n\nFall Wreath Crafts\nDesign a Colorful Turkey\nStorytime (10:00 am)\nParsley: Herb of Gratitude Activity (10:30 am)\nMarbled Fall Leave Crafts (2:00 pm)
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/magic-monday-18/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Trading Post Holiday Sale!
DESCRIPTION:HOLIDAY SALE!\nEnjoy discounts on educational toys\, games\, and books at the MCM-Meridian Trading Post on November 24th & 26th! \nMuseum admission is not required to shop. \nHOURS \n\nFriday\, November 24 – 9AM – 5PM\nSunday\, November 26 – 1PM – 6PM
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/trading-post-holiday-sale-2/2023-11-24/
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist: Leslie Lee
DESCRIPTION:Visiting Artist: Leslie Lee\nHip Hop Dance Session\nJoin us on Sunday\, November 26\, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm for our Visiting Artist: Leslie Lee! \nLeslie Lee has been a dancer all of her life\, specializing in the style of ballroom as a professional competitor\, instructor\, and choreographer for the last twenty years.  Her passion is stoked by designing programs that allow children of all ages to relate current styles of self-expression to the fundamentals and origins of social dance. Leslie is a strong proponent for health and fitness\, as demonstrated by her certifications in yoga\, pilates\, and group fitness. \nPurchase tickets to the museum\nThis project is supported in part by funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission\, a state agency\, and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/visiting-artist-leslie-lee-2/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
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