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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:Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:Law Enforcement Appreciation Day\nJoin us on Sunday\, January 7 as we celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Enjoy self-guided activities in the WonderBox exhibit\, and stop by the letter writing station to pen a letter of appreciation to your local law enforcement!
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/law-enforcement-appreciation-day/
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240217
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SUMMARY:Celebrations: Asian Culture Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Celebrations: Asian Culture Exhibit\nJANUARY 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. \nLearn More about This Exhibit\nUpcoming Events:\n\nFebruary 3: Lunar New Year Celebration\n\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-exhibit/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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SUMMARY:Chit Chat with LandonTalks
DESCRIPTION:Chit Chat with LandonTalks\nDive into a comical & authentic southern twist on storytelling with Landon Bryant! \nJoin us on Saturday\, January 13 as MCM-Meridian brings to you a special after-hours addition to Storytelling Festival. We’re taking things up a notch with our guest\, Landon Bryant\, a Laurel-based Comedian & Digital Creator. This isn’t your typical storytelling session – it’s a unique blend of humor\, culture\, and authenticity. \nDuring this exclusive event\, Let’s Discuss the secret of Bryant’s remarkable journey from classroom to comedy\, and his rise to social media stardom. Experience Bryant’s unique performative style\, infused with a dash of southern culture\, sparkling wit\, and relatable narratives that have won hearts across social media (@LandonTalks). \nEvent Details:\n\nTickets are $25/person\nLight refreshments provided\nMust be 16+ to attend (guests 21+ will receive a wristband for bar service)\nExhibit floor will be closed\n\nSeats are limited! Don’t miss your chance to laugh\, learn\, and connect with our special guest\, LandonTalks. Secure your tickets in advance and get ready for an evening of unparalleled storytelling and chit chat. \npurchase tickets
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/chit-chat-with-landon-talks/
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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SUMMARY:Magic Monday
DESCRIPTION:MAGIC MONDAY\nTheme: Dream Big\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! \nJoin us on January 15 for themed activities: \n\nCreate self-guided Romare Beardin-inspired city collages\nStorytime (10am & 12pm)\nGarden games\nFree RIF books courtesy of JA of Meridian\nGuided Elizabeth Catlett-inspired print making workshop (11am & 2:30pm)\nAugustus Jackson: The ice cream man – special activity (1pm)
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/magic-monday-19/
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T090000
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SUMMARY:MSCA Bughouse Chess Championship
DESCRIPTION:MSCA Bughouse Chess Championship\nJoin us for the Mississippi Children’s Museum’s MSCA Bughouse Chess Championship on January 27\, 2024! \nSince school and community chess programs have been created and revitalized\, the 1500-year-old game has seen a resurgence in Mississippi. These tournaments are an important opportunity for children in Mississippi to not only exercise their skills\, but self-confidence. A growing body of research indicates that playing chess improves students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills\, which directly translates to their math\, science and reading scores. \nUnrated Divisions:\n\nK-5\nK-8\nK-12\n\nRegistration Fees:\n\n$20 Entry Fee per Tournament Participant (For both MCM Members & Non-Members)\n$5 per Accompanying Adult/Child (Free for MCM Members)\nAll fees will increase by $5 for walk-in registrants\nOnline registration closes on Jan. 24\, 2024\nAll entry fees include access to all museum exhibits during the event only\n\nPre-registration is recommended & appreciated. Check-in and on-site registration will be available in the EDU from 9:00am – 10:30am. Walk-in registration will be cash-only. Please note that seats are limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis\, so we highly recommend pre-registering. \nRounds:\n\nFirst round begins at 12:00pm\nEveryone will play in 10 rounds (Swiss Paired)\, G/5+0 Partner Bughouse. No eliminations.\nA player without a partner will be paired with another lone player on the day of.\nChess sets (board/pieces/clocks) will be provided for use during the tournament.\nTiebreaks by: Modified Median\, Sokoloff & Cumulative Calculations\n\nAwards:\n\n\n\nTeams with a single unrated player will be awarded according to the other player’s rating. If both players are unrated\, the team is only eligible for the lower rating award category. \n\n\n\n\nK12: 1st – 3rd Partner Teams with Average USCF Rating OVER 1000\nK12: 1st – 3rd Partner Teams with Average USCF Rating U1000 \nK8: 1st – 3rd Partner Teams with Average USCF Rating OVER 700\nK8: 1st – 3rd Partner Teams with Average USCF Rating U700\nK5: 1st – 3rd Partner Teams with Average USCF Rating OVER 400\nK5: 1st – 3rd Partner Teams with Average USCF Rating U400 \n\nQuestions? Please email BethThrasher@MSscholasticChess.org or Call/Text 601.941.5153. \nOnline Registration has Closed
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/msca-bughouse-chess-championship/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Museum\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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