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SUMMARY:Members-Only Night
DESCRIPTION:Members-Only Night\nTheme: May the 4th be with you\nMembers-Only Night is an exclusive event that takes place the first Thursday each month\, from 5–7 PM. Each event features a new and exciting theme with special activities\, after-hours museum exploration\, and surprise treats for our members to enjoy. \nOn Thursday\, May 4th\, join us in a galaxy far\, far away for a Star Wars-themed event! All young jedi should come in costume and prepare for hands-on activities\, treats\, and much more. May the 4th be with you! We hope to see you there. \nNOT A MEMBER? JOIN OR RENEW TODAY!
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/members-only-night-in-may/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T190000
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SUMMARY:Question It? Discover It!
DESCRIPTION:Question It? Discover It!\nFor this month’s Question It? Discover It!\, the UMMC School of Nursing will have staff on site to provide Blood Pressure and Glucose Screenings and COVID Information. In addition\, Mississippi SafeKids will provide information on heat stroke prevention\, with emphasis on preventing infant car deaths during summer. \nQuestion It? Discover It! is sponsored by University of Mississippi Medical Center \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/question-it-discover-it-6/
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230515
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SUMMARY:Rocky's House: Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Rocky’s House: Traveling Exhibit\nRocky’s House: Traveling Exhibit will be at the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian from April 18 – May 14!  \nRocky’s House introduces caregivers and children to a cast of characters representing the diverse population of Mississippi\, Rocky’s Friends. Along with Rocky\, they guide guests through three primary methods of language and literacy development: playing\, talking\, and reading. Visitors will learn about these methods and have a chance to play them into practice! \nLearn More About Rocky’s House\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/rockys-house-traveling-exhibit-2/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230417T183000
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Event
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Friendly Event\nJoin the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian for a Sensory Friendly Event designed for children with sensory needs. On Monday\, April 17 from 3:3opm – 6:30pm\, children and their caregivers can experience the museum with reduced stimuli and Sensory Inclusive Certified staff. \nDuring your visit\, you can expect:\n\nReduced crowds\, lighting\, and sounds\nSensory Kits & maps to help you navigate potentially over-stimulating exhibits\nSensory Inclusive Certified staff by KultureCity\nInformation booths with local specialists\n\nAdmission is $10 per person | Free for museum members \nPurchase Museum Tickets
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/sensory-friendly-event-2/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20230106T202341Z
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SUMMARY:Scholastic Chess Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Scholastic Chess Tournament \nJoin us on Saturday\, April 15\, 2023 for the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian’s Scholastic Chess Tournament!  \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 exercise not only 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. \nDivisions: \n\nK-3 Unrated\nK-5 Unrated\nK-8 Unrated\nK-12 Unrated\nU800 Rated (all ages welcome)\nOPEN Rated (all ages welcome)\n\nFees: \n\n$20 Entry Fee for Tournament Participants (For both MCM Members & Non-Members)\n$5 for Each Accompanying Adult/Child (Free for MCM Members)\nAll entry fees include access to all museum exhibits for the day\n\nPre-registration is recommended & appreciated. Check-in and on-site registration will be available from 9 AM – 10 AM. Walk-ins on Saturday are welcome if capacity allows! \nRounds: \nFirst Round starts at 10:30 AM  \n\nEveryone will play in 5 Swiss-paired\, G/25+5. No eliminations.\nChess sets (board/pieces/clocks) will be provided for use during the tournament.\nTrophies will be awarded to the Top 3 players in each division.\n\nONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!\nIf you have questions regarding the tournament or need more information\, please e-mail BethThrasher@MSscholasticChess.org or call/text 601.941.5153. \nAdditional information also available at www.MSscholasticChess.org \n  \nMuseum Activities from 10am – 3pm Include: \n\nDesign a woven chess board\nCreate a pop art chess picture\n3D pattern play blocks\nMagnetic building tiles\nGarden games\nGrab a bite or treat from D& T Grill and Snow Biz\n\n  \n\n  \nTOURNAMENT WINNERS\nK-3 Unrated\n1st Meg Cancellare \n2nd Hays Rankin \n3rd John Robert Rankin \nK-5 Unrated \n1st Luke Simmons \n2nd  Colby Thompson \n3rd Bond Hill \nHM – Eli Kirby \nK-8 Unrated \n1st Roshitha Macha \n2nd Bradley Butler \n3rd Amy Cancellare \nK-12 Unrated \n1st Gavin Jiang \n2nd Javin Jerdine \n3rd James Ross \nU800 \n1st Vithaan Bhat \n2nd Earl Joseph Duhon \n3rd Nathan Knight \nOPEN  \n1st Clayton Thrasher \n2nd Andy Ngo \n3rd Vaidyan Sivaraman \nHM  Ojash Bhushan \n“Top Notch”  Trophies for Ages 4-13: \n4 Aaron James Walker \n5 Edmund Edwards \n6 Audrey Lee \n7 Laquarrious Finley \n8 Sophia Thrasher \n9 Sabrina Davis \n10 Neal Lyndley Kish \n11 Aadhu Sivaraman \n12 Ira Bhushan \n13 Charles Rom \n 
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/scholastic-chess-tournament-2/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20230106T201734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T141150Z
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SUMMARY:Magic Monday
DESCRIPTION:Magic Monday\nTheme: Wonders of Nature\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! \nActivities Include: \n\nClothespin Dragonflies & Flower Crafts\nPollination Exploration\nTulip Bouquet Paintings\nButterfly Release\nGarden Games\n\nPurchase Museum Tickets! 
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/magic-monday-15/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230406T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20220826T193418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T154009Z
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SUMMARY:Members-Only Night
DESCRIPTION:Members-Only Night\nApril 6: Easter Egg Hunt\nMembers-Only Night is an exclusive event that takes place the first Thursday each month\, from 5–7 PM. Each month’s event features a new and exciting theme with special activities\, after-hours museum exploration\, and surprise treats for our members to enjoy. \nOn Thursday\, April 6th\, join us for a Members-Only Easter Egg Hunt in My Fantastical Backyard! The Easter Egg Hunt will begin promptly at 5:30pm. \nNote: the garden will close at 4:45pm to prepare for the event. \nNot a member? Join or renew today!
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/members-only-night-2023-04-06/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230330T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230330T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20230309T165309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T170728Z
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SUMMARY:Partners Annual Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Partners Annual Celebration\nMarch 30\, 2023 • 6:00PM – 8:00PM \n\nDuring this annual celebration\, MCM-Meridian Partners will celebrate and reflect on a successful year of volunteerism and fundraising for the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian. A check will be presented to the museum with funds raised through their signature fundraising events\, the new Steering Committee Chair will be announced\, and those interested in joining Partners will be able to learn more about the important work of Partners and how they can get involved.\n\n\n–\nJoin Partners!\n\nPartners memberships will run from June 1\, 2023 – May 31\, 2024. \n\n\n–\nRSVP to Partners Annual Celebration
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/partners-annual-celebration/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20230323T202452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T202452Z
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SUMMARY:Question It? Discover It!
DESCRIPTION:Question It? Discover It!\nFor this month’s Question It? Discover It!\, Mississippi Safe Kids will be sharing about Poison Prevention Week! Join us as they provide educational safety topics and activities for safe handling of household cleaners\, laundry pods batteries and medications. \nQuestion It? Discover It! is sponsored by University of Mississippi Medical Center \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/question-it-discover-it-5/
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230317T143000
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20230302T162537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T162552Z
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SUMMARY:Math Friday
DESCRIPTION:Week of Wonder: Math Friday\nEnjoy an exciting Spring Break at Week of Wonder in Jackson’s award-winning LeFleur Museum District (LMD)! We have a WONDER-ful week of STEAM-themed special programming and activities for you to enjoy. Each day we focus on a subject in STEAM: Monday is Science\, Tuesday is Technology\, Wednesday is Engineering\, Thursday is Art\, and Friday is Math. \nFriday’s Special Guest:\nAnn Etier\, Gifted Teacher at Northwest Rankin \n\nMore details coming soon!\n\nPrograms & Activities\n\n10:00am – 3:00pm: Mobius Strips\n10:00am – 3:00pm: Symmetry Art\n10:00am – 3:oopm: KEVA Planks\n10:00am – 3:oopm: Rigamajig\n10:00am – 3:oopm: Imagination Playground\n10:00am: Farm Bureau Spotlight\n12:30pm MissionX: The Speed of Light\n1:00pm: The Fibonacci Sequence in Nature\n1:3opm: 3D Pen Workshop\n2:00pm The Science of Bubbles\n2:30pm: Spirographs\n\nLearn More about Week of Wonder
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/math-friday/
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20230302T161715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T161715Z
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SUMMARY:Art Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Week of Wonder: Art Thursday\nEnjoy an exciting Spring Break at Week of Wonder in Jackson’s award-winning LeFleur Museum District (LMD)! We have a WONDER-ful week of STEAM-themed special programming and activities for you to enjoy. Each day we focus on a subject in STEAM: Monday is Science\, Tuesday is Technology\, Wednesday is Engineering\, Thursday is Art\, and Friday is Math. \nThursday’s Special Guest\nVisiting Artist: Erin Mulligan \nPrograms & Activities\n\n10:00am – 3:00pm: iPad Art\n10:00am – 3:oopm: KEVA Planks\n10:00am – 3:oopm: Rigamajig\n10:00am – 3:oopm: Imagination Playground\n11:00am: Mindful Mornings\n11:30am: The Great Cookie Caper\n12:30pm MissionX: Astro Art\n1:30pm: 3D Pen Workshop\n2:00pm The Science of Bubbles\n3:30pm: Rocky’s Book Club\n4:00pm: Fueled for Adventure\n\nLearn More about Week of Wonder
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/art-thursday/
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T144500
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20230118T201001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T164913Z
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist: Erin Mulligan
DESCRIPTION:Visting Artist: Erin Mulligan\nJoin us on March 16 during Week of Wonder’s “Art Thursday” for our Visiting Artist\, Erin Mulligan! Erin is a teacher of movement and meditation from the Mississippi Delta. During this workshop\, she will be leading a class for “Art Thursday” during the LeFleur Museum District’s Week of Wonder! Learn more about Erin Mulligan \nWorkshop Times\n\n10:00am – 10:45am\n11:00am – 11:45am\n1:00pm – 1:45pm\n2:00pm – 2:45pm\n\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.
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/visiting-artist-erin-mulligan/
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230315T153000
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20230302T161109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T161109Z
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SUMMARY:Engineering Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Week of Wonder: Engineering Wednesday\nEnjoy an exciting Spring Break at Week of Wonder in Jackson’s award-winning LeFleur Museum District (LMD)! We have a WONDER-ful week of STEAM-themed special programming and activities for you to enjoy. Each day we focus on a subject in STEAM: Monday is Science\, Tuesday is Technology\, Wednesday is Engineering\, Thursday is Art\, and Friday is Math. \nPrograms & Activities\n\n10:00am – 3:00pm: Hoop Gliders\n10:00am – 3:00pm: Marshmallow & Toothpick Engineering\n10:00am – 3:oopm: Design a New Exhibit\n10:00am – 3:oopm: KEVA Planks\n10:00am – 3:oopm: Rigamajig\n10:00am – 3:oopm: Imagination Playground\n10:00am: ABC Come Play with Me\n12:30pm MissionX: Do a Space Walk\n1:00pm: 3D Pen Workshop\n2:00pm The Science of Bubbles\n3:30pm: Wonder Wednesday\n\nLearn More about Week of Wonder
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/engineering-wednesday/
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20230302T160346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T160626Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Week of Wonder: Tech Tuesday\nEnjoy an exciting Spring Break at Week of Wonder in Jackson’s award-winning LeFleur Museum District (LMD)! We have a WONDER-ful week of STEAM-themed special programming and activities for you to enjoy. Each day we focus on a subject in STEAM: Monday is Science\, Tuesday is Technology\, Wednesday is Engineering\, Thursday is Art\, and Friday is Math. \nTuesday’s Special Guest:\nWait for It Robotics Team \n\n10:00am – 1:00pm\n\nPrograms & Activities\n\n10:00am – 3:00pm: Coding a LEGO Maze\n10:00am – 3:00pm: Interact with Dash\n10:00am – 3:oopm: KEVA Planks\n10:00am – 3:oopm: Rigamajig\n10:00am – 3:oopm: Imagination Playground\n10:00am: Rocky’s Book Club\n11:00am: Coding with Scratch\n12:30pm MissionX: Peake Liftoff\n1:00pm: 3D Pen Workshop\n2:00pm The Science of Bubbles\n\nLearn More about Week of Wonder
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/tech-tuesday-3/
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230313T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20230302T154932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T155001Z
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SUMMARY:Science Monday
DESCRIPTION:Week of Wonder: Science Monday\nEnjoy an exciting Spring Break at Week of Wonder in Jackson’s award-winning LeFleur Museum District (LMD)! We have a WONDER-ful week of STEAM-themed special programming and activities for you to enjoy. Each day we focus on a subject in STEAM: Monday is Science\, Tuesday is Technology\, Wednesday is Engineering\, Thursday is Art\, and Friday is Math. \nMonday’s Special Guest:\nElizabeth Engler-Chiurazzi; Assistant Professor\, Department of Neurosurgery & Director of Tulane Brain Institute Community Outreach & Engagement \n\n\n\n10:00am-3:00pm\n@ScientistLizEC\n@LizsBrainLab\nwww.lizslab.com\n\n\n\nPrograms & Activities\n\n10:00am – 3:00pm: KEVA Planks\n10:00am – 3:00pm: Rigamajig\n10:00am – 3:oopm: Imagination Playground\n11:00am Food Lab: Strawberry DNA\n12:00pm Super STEAM Demonstration\n12:30pm Mission X: Energy of an Astronaut\n1:00pm The Science of How Plants Breathe\n1:30pm 3D Pen Workshop\n2:00pm The Science of Bubbles\n\nLearn More about Week of Wonder
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/science-monday/
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20230221T150938Z
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SUMMARY:Magic Monday
DESCRIPTION:Magic Monday\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!
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/magic-monday-17/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230311T150000
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SUMMARY:NASA Day
DESCRIPTION:NASA Day\nExplore the final frontier at NASA Day on Saturday\, March 11! Here at the museum\, we love all things space – from rockets to astronauts to space food. On NASA Day\, guests will learn about what it’s like to go to space and be an astronaut. Bring your aspiring astronauts for a day of science fact\, science fiction\, and out-of-this-world science fun! \nFeatured Activities Include: \n\nAsk an NAS Aviator\nStennis Space Center exhibit\nTouch a Truck from Key Field Air National Guard\nCreate a space shuttle\, a watercolor rocket\, and a space alien\nExplore gardens in space at 11am\nDiscover how craters are formed at 12pm\n\nAll activities are included in general admission and museum membership. \n\nFree for MCM-Meridian Members\n$10/person for Non-Members\n\n  \nPurchase Tickets to the museum!\n  \nNASA Day is presented by 
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/nasa-day-4/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T191500
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20210921T215338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T145433Z
UID:15396-1677000600-1677006900@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Play. Eat. Learn.
DESCRIPTION:“Understanding Autism: Symptoms\, Assessments\, and Intervention Options”\nWith Tanja Seifen\, PhD \nJoin us for our “Play. Eat. Learn.” workshop\, on February 21! The Play. Eat. Learn. series was founded through a collaboration between Center for Advancement of Youth and the Junior League of Jackson. This educational learning series is geared towards helping parents and caregivers understand the complex mind of a child.  This program presents a wonderful opportunity for the community to learn more about the pressing issues and needs that children and families face from experts in the field. \n\nThis free educational series is open to the community. \nDinner will be provided (first-come\, first-served).\nChildcare is available for ages 3-10. \nChildren will be allowed to play in the museum with supervision provided by members of the Junior League of Jackson while parents attend the program.\nDinner is from 5:30-6:00 and the presentation is from 6:00-7:15\n\nPlay. Eat. Learn. is sponsored by the Junior League of Jackson and in Partnership with the Center for the Advancement of Youth \n \n \nLearn more about this program
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/play-eat-learn-copy/
LOCATION:MCM\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, MS\, 39202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20230215T200021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T200115Z
UID:31619-1676998800-1677002400@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Question It? Discover It!
DESCRIPTION:Question It? Discover It!\nFor this February’s Question It? Discover It!\, UMMC’s School of Nursing will be on site to provide BP\, glucose screenings and COVID Information and refer patients to UMMC clinics for vaccines! Join us for this QI?DI! program at 5pm on Feb. 21\, and stay for dinner at an educational Play. Eat. Learn. session as well! \nQuestion It? Discover It! is sponsored by University of Mississippi Medical Center \n \n\n\n 
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/question-it-discover-it-feb21/
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20221228T182231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T164327Z
UID:30381-1676883600-1676912400@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Magic Monday: Monday Gras
DESCRIPTION:Magic Monday\nTheme: Monday Gras\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! \nActivities Include: \n\nMask and Necklace Making\nStorytime at 10am\nMardi Gras Yoga at 12:30 and 3:00pm\nBead Paintings at 103am and 2:00pm\n\nTime & activities subject to change.
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/magic-monday-14/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230220
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20230106T203603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T214312Z
UID:30711-1676332800-1676851199@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Member Appreciation Week
DESCRIPTION:Member Appreciation Week\nThe Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is showing love for its members all week long from February 14 – 19!  \nAll Week: 25% off all merchandise at the Trading Post\nTuesday\, February 14: Receive “I Love MCM-M” buttons when you visit the museum\nWednesday\, February 15: Share your love for the museum! On this day\, get a BOGO pass to give to a friend\nThursday\, February 16: Enjoy a free treat from Mama Ducks Sweets!\nFriday\, February 17: Win MCM-Meridian swag with hourly raffles (must be present to win)\nSaturday\, February 18: Join us for a members-only waffle bar breakfast from 9:00am – 10:30am\nSunday\, February 19: Receive “I Love MCM-M” buttons when you visit the museum \nNot a member? Join the fun today!
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/members-appreciation-week-2/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T143000
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20221213T170050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230104T213920Z
UID:29822-1675519200-1675521000@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Mission X
DESCRIPTION:Mission X\nHelp Luna and Leo Walk to the Moon!\nJoin us for Mission X this spring as we undergo renovations to our Health Gallery! This educational program\, developed by the European Space Agency and the UK Space Agency\, teaches children how to train like an astronaut by learning the key elements of keeping fit and staying healthy in space and on Earth! Space scientists and fitness professionals worked with astronauts and space agencies worldwide to develop this program that uses the excitement of space exploration to inspire children to learn about science\, nutrition\, exercise\, and space. \nJoin MCM’s Mission X team to participate in different fitness challenges to earn virtual “steps.” By earning steps\, you will help the Mission X mascots\, Luna and Leo\, walk the distance from Earth to the Moon! \nPurchase tickets to the museum\nLearn more about Mission X
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/missionx/2023-02-04/
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230203T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20230202T190508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T190508Z
UID:31465-1675438200-1675440000@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Friday Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Friday Pop-Up\nJoin us at the museum for an arts-integrated pop-up activity every Friday at 3:30 PM! \nDuring the month of February\, the museum invites you to join the celebration of Black History Month with hands-on activities inspired by African American artists\, innovators\, and scientists. Create Alma Thomas-inspired paintings\, learn about Faith Ringgold’s painted story quilts\, and much more!
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/friday-pop-up/2023-02-03/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20220826T193418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T152426Z
UID:28192-1675357200-1675364400@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Members-Only Night
DESCRIPTION:Members-Only Night\nJoin us every first Thursday for Members-Only Night from 5-7 PM! During this special event\, museum members are invited to play in the museum after-hour\, enjoy themed activities\, and a whole lot more. \nFebruary 2nd activities include: \n\nCreate Valentine’s cards for children at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children’s of Mississippi\nStorytime: The Love Letter by Anika Aldamuy Denise\nValentine’s treats courtesy of Edible Arrangements\n\nNot a member? Click here to join today!
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/members-only-night-2023-02-02/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T163000
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20210826T150632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T174559Z
UID:20081-1674660600-1674664200@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Wednesday with MDEQ
DESCRIPTION:Wonder Wednesday\nWhat do you wonder about? \nJoin us every Wednesday at 3:30 pm for a hands-on experiment that will cultivate curiosity in guests of all ages! Wonder Wednesday is MCM-Meridian’s latest program that focuses on Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Mathematics with a fun and educational twist. \nDon’t miss our program on January 25th featuring James Starnes with the MS Department of Environmental Quality – Office of Geology. Starting at 3:30pm\, learn about and explore a variety of fossils and gemstones!
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/wonder-wednesday-2-2023-01-25/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T191500
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20210921T215523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T145254Z
UID:15399-1673976600-1673982900@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Play. Eat. Learn.
DESCRIPTION:“Getting Help Early: Toddlerhood and Big Emotions”\nWith Genevieve Garrett\, LCSW \nJoin us for our “Play. Eat. Learn.” workshop\, on January 17! The Play. Eat. Learn. series was founded through a collaboration between Center for Advancement of Youth and the Junior League of Jackson. This educational learning series is geared towards helping parents and caregivers understand the complex mind of a child.  This program presents a wonderful opportunity for the community to learn more about the pressing issues and needs that children and families face from experts in the field. \n\nThis free educational series is open to the community. \nDinner will be provided (first-come\, first-served).\nChildcare is available for ages 3-10. \nChildren will be allowed to play in the museum with supervision provided by members of the Junior League of Jackson while parents attend the program.\nDinner is from 5:30-6:00 and the presentation is from 6:00-7:15\n\nPlay. Eat. Learn. is sponsored by the Junior League of Jackson and in Partnership with the Center for the Advancement of Youth \n \n \nLearn more about this program
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/play-eat-learn-4/
LOCATION:MCM\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, MS\, 39202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20221228T152924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T162740Z
UID:30275-1673859600-1673888400@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Magic Monday: Reach for the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Magic Monday\nTheme: Reach for the Stars\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! \nActivities Include: \n\nStorytime 10a\nAbstract paintings inspired by Alma Thomas 11a\nPaper weaving 10a-3p\nFolk art activity inspired by Clementine Hunter 10a-3p\nFamily quilt crafts 10a-3p\nShooting star chalk paintings 1:30p
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/magic-monday-13/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230105T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230105T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20220826T193418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T155907Z
UID:28191-1672938000-1672945200@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Members-Only Night
DESCRIPTION:Members-Only Night\nJoin us for Members-Only Night every first Thursday of the month! From 5pm – 7pm\, members are invited to play in the museum after-hours and enjoy a variety of themed activities. \nOn January 5\, 2023\, celebrate the 88th birthday of Elvis Presley and explore a timeline of his life and history in Mississippi. This rock-and-roll filled event will include birthday cake\, music\, arts & crafts\, and more fun surprises. Costumes are encouraged!  \nNot a member? Click here to join today!
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/members-only-night-2023-01-05/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221231T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221231T235900
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20220711T180039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T203320Z
UID:27004-1672518600-1672531140@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Midnight at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Midnight at the Museum:\nCirque du Curiosité\n\nOn December 31\, 2022\, MCM-Meridian Partners will host the young at heart for Midnight at the Museum: Cirque du Curiosité! Ring in the New Year at an event that will spark your curiosity in ways you never knew possible. In your best evening attire\, come and dance the night away\, enjoy savory food\, curated cocktails\, and become captivated by ingenious performances\, live entertainment\, and the museum’s very own countdown to midnight. You never know what will be around the corner at the Queen City’s much-anticipated New Year’s Eve celebration! \nBlack tie optional attire. Must be 21 and over to attend. \nTrolley transportation will be available from 8:00pm – 1:00am and will take you to any hotel within Meridian city limits. \n\n  \nPresented by \n \n  \nSponsored by \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAnderson Regional Medical Center\, Elite Flooring\, Mitchell Signs\, Ochsner Rush Health\, Pampered Bodies Day Spa\, Cassie and Dan Confait\, Cindy and Jim McGinnis\, Sissie and Fred Wile \nAdventure ATV\, Belle G Boutique\, Cater’s Market\, Citizens Wealth Management\, Engineering Plus\, Great Southern Bank\, Hill Real Estate Group\, Meridian Pediatric Dental Group\, Meridian Plastic Surgery\, Pearson & Co. Insurance\, Sequel Electrical Supply\, SERVPRO\, Sno Biz Espresso\, Southern Pipe & Supply\, Total Pain Care\, Visit Meridian\, Wells Fargo Advisors\, Xtra Lite Lighting\, Lynn and Sidney Bowers\, Ann and Troy Haas\, Amanda and James Holland\, Holly and Jonathan Moore\, Mary Allison and Kenneth Saul\, Helen and Wade Sims\, Betty and Richard Vise \nSpecial Thanks \nAnderson Health & Fitness Center\, Broadmoor Ace Hardware\, Clean Plate\, Express Oil Change & Service Center\, Ferdie’s Discount Wine & Liquor\, fuzzfur\, Graham Transfer\, Harry Mayer Clothiers\, LaBiche Jewelers\, Loeb’s\, McCallie Sports Camp\, Oxford Floral\, Prairie Wildlife\, SoLa Oxford\, Threefoot Brewing Company\, Woodstock Furniture\, Rachel and Bailey Adams\, Laura Holladay\, Linda and Robert Sanford
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/midnight-at-the-museum-3/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221226T090000
DTSTAMP:20260509T073729
CREATED:20220711T175049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221221T201957Z
UID:26976-1672045200-1672045200@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Magic Monday: Christmas Luau
DESCRIPTION:Magic Monday\nTheme: Christmas Luau\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! \nActivities Include: \n\nCreate colorful leis\nPlay luau Bingo\nMake lanterns\nLimbo\, limbo\, limbo!\nOutdoor games\n\n 
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/magic-monday-christmas-luau/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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