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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 10:00am-3:00pm\, while the museum is open for fun from 9:00am-5:00pm!
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/magic-monday-24/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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SUMMARY:Fall STEAM Camp
DESCRIPTION:Fall STEAM Camp\nThe Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is offering a Fall STEAM Day Camp on November 25\, 2024! \nJoin us for an exciting one-day\, Fall-Themed STEAM Camp! On this day\, curiosity meets creativity in a vibrant celebration of the season! This immersive experience will blend Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Arts\, and Mathematics through hands-on activities inspired by the beauty of autumn. \nThis day camp will run from 8:00am to 5:00pm\, and is appropriate for children ages 5-10 years old. \n Click here for details! 
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/fall-steam-camp/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T023843Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Hours Sponsored by AWS
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Friendly Hours Sponsored by AWS\nEnjoy FREE admission to the Mississippi Children’s Museum on Sunday\, November 24\, during our Sensory-Friendly Hours from 11:00am – 1:00pm! \nThis is an exclusive time designed for children with sensory difficulties. Children and their caregivers can experience the museum in a new light 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\n\nPlease contact MCM’s Director of Education and Programs\, Monique Ealey\, at monique@mcm.ms to learn more. \nMade Possible by
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/free-admission-sponsored-by-aws/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241130
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CREATED:20230605T164200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T162125Z
UID:33922-1732320000-1732924799@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Member Appreciation Week
DESCRIPTION:Member Appreciation Week\nJoin us Nov. 23 – 29 as we show how THANKFUL we are for our MCM Members! Each day during this special week\, MCM Members can enjoy early access Trading Post Deals\, Members-Only Breakfast\, and more! \n\nSaturday\, Nov. 23: Pancake Breakfast (9:30am – 10:30am)\nSunday\, Nov. 24: Receive one free pass for a friend\nMonday\, Nov. 25: MCM buttons\nTuesday\, Nov. 26: Tasty Tuesday Treat\nWednesday\, Nov. 27: MCM Swag Giveaways Every Hour\nThursday\, Nov. 28: Closed for Thanksgiving\nFriday\, Nov. 29: Black Friday Sale!\n\nBecome a Member
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/member-appreciation-week-2/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20240828T181553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T181605Z
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist: Cary Haycox
DESCRIPTION:Visiting Artist: Cary Haycox\nCartoonist\nJoin us on Sunday\, November 3\, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm for our Visiting Artist: Cary Haycox! \nDuring this month’s Visiting Artist\, join Cary Haycox for a printmaking workshop. \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-cary-haycox/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20241004T161348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T172702Z
UID:44187-1729936800-1729951200@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:MPB: Learning with the Neighborhood
DESCRIPTION:MPB Learning with the Neighborhood\nJoin us on Saturday\, Oct. 26 from 10:00am – 2:00pm for MS Public Broadcasting‘s Learning with the Neighborhood! \nOn this day at MCM-Meridian\, MPB will offer early childhood resources\, digital learning resources\, and physical and mental health resources for the whole family.
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/mpb-learning-with-the-neighborhood/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20240828T180708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T180708Z
UID:43627-1728223200-1728230400@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Visiting Artist: Byron Vaughns
DESCRIPTION:Visiting Artist: Byron Vaughns\nCartoonist\nJoin us on Sunday\, October 6\, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm for our Visiting Artist: Byron Vaughns! \nDuring this Visiting Artist session\, Emmy Award-winning cartoonist\, director\, and producer Byron Vaughns\, will be leading a cartoonist workshop where guests will learn about the creative process behind his illustrative work. \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-byron-vaughns/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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CREATED:20220831T180014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T143739Z
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SUMMARY:Grade Level Chess Championship
DESCRIPTION:Grade Level Chess Championship\nJoin us for the Mississippi Children’s Museum’s Grade Level Chess Championship on October 5\, 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:\nUnrated Divisions will play 5 Rounds SS\, G/25+5 \n\nK-1\nK-3\nK-5\n\nUSCF Rated Divisions:\nRated Divisions will play 4 Rounds SS\, G/40+5. Players in these divisions must have USChess Membership. Membership sign-ups will be available on-site and on their website. \n\nK-7\nK-9\nK-12\n\nRegistration Fees:\n\n$30 Entry Fee for Tournament Participants (For both MCM Members & Non-Members)\n$8 for Each Accompanying Adult/Child (Free for MCM Members)\nAll fees will increase for day-of participants.\nAll entry fees include access to all museum exhibits for the duration of the event\n\nPre-registration is recommended & appreciated. Check-in and on-site registration will be available from 8:15am – 9:15am. Walk-ins are welcome! 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 starts at 9:30am\nChess sets (board/pieces/clocks) will be provided for use during the tournament.\nTiebreaks for first place will be determined by two G/3+2 games to be played at the end of the Last round. With a tie of three or four players\, a single round robin of G/3+2 will be played. In the event of a tie from the blitz games\, Armageddon match(es) draw odds for black determined by bid.\n\nAwards:\n\n“Top Girl” in all rated divisions\n“Biggest Upset” in all rated divisions\nAll Unrated Divisions: Trophies awarded to 1st – 7th place winners\nAll Rated Divisions: Trophies awarded to 1st – 10th place winners\n\nQuestions? Please email BethThrasher@MSscholasticChess.org or Call/Text 601.941.5153. \nWalk-ins Welcome!
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/chess-championship/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Museum\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240920T193000
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CREATED:20230801T192903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T185450Z
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SUMMARY:Pawns N' Pajamas
DESCRIPTION:Pawns N’ Pajamas\nJoin us for the Mississippi Children’s Museum’s Pawns N’ Pajamas Chess Tournament on Friday\, September 20\, 2024! Participants are encouraged to come dressed in their coziest pajamas. \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. \nDivisions:\n\nK-2 Unrated\nK-4 Unrated\nK-7 Unrated\nK-12 Unrated\n\nRegistration Fees\n\n$15 Entry Fee for Tournament Participants (For both MCM Members & Non-Members)\n$8 for Each Accompanying Adult/Child (Free for MCM Members)\nAll entry fees include access to all museum exhibits for the duration of the event\nAll fees increase by $5 for day-of registrants\n\nPre-registration is recommended & appreciated. Check-in and on-site registration will be available from 5:00pm – 5:30pm. Walk-ins are welcome! Please note that seats are limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis\, so we highly recommend pre-registering. \nRounds:\nFirst Round starts at 5:30pm | Awards announced at 7:30pm \n\nEveryone will play in 4 rounds\, G/10+3. 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\nQuestions regarding the tournament? Email BethThrasher@MSscholasticChess.org or Call/Text 601.941.5153. \nOnline Registration Has Closed
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/pawns-n-pajamas/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Museum\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20240808T184909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T194542Z
UID:43556-1726300800-1726333200@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Scratch Day
DESCRIPTION:Scratch Day\n\nKick off the Mississippi Science Fest at Scratch Day on September 14\, 2024! This is a day dedicated to exposing children and families to hands-on coding and STEM programming. During this event\, guests will engage in learning with light up foam animals\, a robot playground and an opportunity to create a unique digital family banner using Scratch coding system!  \n\nThanks to the C Spire Foundation\, the first 300 registrants of Scratch Day will receive free entry to the museum!\nThis event is free and open to the public.\n\nIn partnership with Mississippi State University Center for Cyber Education \n\nRegister for Scratch Day\nLearn More about Mississippi Science Fest
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/scratch-day/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Museum\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20230801T153051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T161130Z
UID:35420-1725804000-1725811200@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Visiting Artist: Elizabeth Fisher
DESCRIPTION:Visiting Artist: Elizabeth Fisher\nPrintmaking Session\nJoin us on Sunday\, September 8\, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm for our Visiting Artist: Elizabeth Fisher! \nDuring this Visiting Artist session\, Elizabeth Fisher will teach a printmaking art lesson inspired by Walter Anderson. \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-elizabeth-fisher/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20230525T202527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T151028Z
UID:33801-1723294800-1723302000@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Visiting Artist: Roger and Tena Long
DESCRIPTION:Visting Artist: Roger and Tena Long\nJoin us on August 10 & 24 for our Visiting Artist\, Roger and Tena Long! This husband/wife duo specializes in visual arts and lead an arts-based company\, Go Long Productions. Learn the basics of hip hop during their “Party Animals” dance workshop. \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-roger-and-tena-long/2024-08-10/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20240327T170423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T194755Z
UID:40489-1722243600-1722272400@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Magic Monday: Around the World
DESCRIPTION:MAGIC MONDAY\nTheme: Around the World\nThe Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is OPEN every Monday in June & July for Magic Monday\, a special event that offers extra hours of inspiration and fun while school is out. Each week’s event offers a new and exciting theme with special programming from 10am-3pm. \n\nSUMMER HOURS\n\nMonday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm\nSunday: 1pm – 6pm
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/magic-monday-23-2024-07-29/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20240102T163552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T031612Z
UID:39010-1722164400-1722171600@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Hours
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Friendly Hours\nJoin the Mississippi Children’s Museum for Sensory Friendly Hours on the 4th Sunday of every month from 11am – 1pm! This is an exclusive time designed for children with sensory difficulties. Children and their caregivers can experience the museum in a new light 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\n\nPlease contact MCM’s Director of Education and Programs\, Monique Ealey\, at monique@mcm.ms to learn more. \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/sensory-friendly-hours-2/2024-07-28/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Museum\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20220418T185634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T132536Z
UID:24800-1721898000-1721926800@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Christmas in July
DESCRIPTION:Christmas in July\nJoin us on July 25 at the museum as we celebrate Christmas in July! On this special day\, guests can get snap their photo with Santa and get a head start on their holiday shopping. This day will include festive holiday programming\, MCM Trading Post sales\, and more! \nPrograms & Activities:\n\n10:00am – 2:00pm: Photo Opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Clause\n“Sandman” Building Contests\nBaking Soda Snow\nBalloon Snowball Fight\nIce Block Excavation\n\nWatermelon Christmas Trees\n\n\nGet your Christmas shopping done early! For a limited time only\, enjoy 25% off select merchandise at MCM’s Trading Post. \nPurchase Tickets to the Museum
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/christmas-in-july-2/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20240327T170423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T205348Z
UID:40488-1721638800-1721667600@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Magic Monday: Christmas in July
DESCRIPTION:MAGIC MONDAY\nTheme: Christmas in July\nThe Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is OPEN every Monday in June & July for Magic Monday\, a special event that offers extra hours of inspiration and fun while school is out. Each week’s event offers a new and exciting theme with special programming from 10am-3pm. \nFeatured Activities:\n10:00am \n\nStorytime\n\n10:00am – 3:00pm \n\nCandy Cane Coding (Self-Guided)\nCreate a Snow Globe (Self-Guided)\nGames in the Garden\nJunior Auxiliary of Meridian’s RIF Book Giveaway\nCPS Foster Parent Information Booth\n\n11:00am – 2:00pm \n\nVisit with Santa!\n\n10:30am & 1:30pm \n\nRudolph Ornament Craft (Guided)\n\n11:30am & 2:30pm \n\nChristmas Tree Paintings (Guided)\n\nSnowie Trail snow cones will be available for purchase from 12:30pm – 3:30pm. \nSUMMER HOURS\n\nMonday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm\nSunday: 1pm – 6pm
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/magic-monday-23-2024-07-22/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20240417T210635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T210947Z
UID:40781-1721559600-1721566800@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Hours
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Friendly Hours\nJoin the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian for Sensory Friendly Hours on Sunday\, July 21 from 11am – 1pm! This is an exclusive time designed for children with sensory difficulties. Children and their caregivers can experience the museum in a new light 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\n\nAdmission is $10/person and free for museum members. Guests are welcome to stay and play past designated Sensory Friendly Hours. The museum is open to the public on Sundays from 1pm – 6pm.  \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/sensory-friendly-hours-4/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Museum\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T233000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20240715T164623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T170259Z
UID:42964-1721214000-1721259000@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:CS Wonder Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:CS Wonder Wednesday\n\nJoin us for CS Wonder Wednesday every week in July and August at 11:00 am and 3:30 pm in our WonderBox gallery as we explore the wonders of coding\, robotics\, and other STEAM related concepts! \nProgram Sponsored by \n \n\n\nPurchase tickets to the museum
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/cs-wonder-wednesday/2024-07-17/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20240327T170423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T204824Z
UID:40487-1721034000-1721062800@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Magic Monday: Fun & Fitness
DESCRIPTION:MAGIC MONDAY\nTheme: Fun & Fitness\nThe Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is OPEN every Monday in June & July for Magic Monday\, a special event that offers extra hours of inspiration and fun while school is out. Each week’s event offers a new and exciting theme with special programming from 10am-3pm. \nFeatured Activities:\n10:00am \n\nStorytime\n\n10:30am \n\nInteractive mind and movement exercise (guided)\n\n10:00am – 3:00pm \n\nExercise your mind by creating a marble run maze\nGarden hopscotch\n Games in the garden\nChalk outdoor obstacle course\n\n12:00pm & 2:00pm \n\nSponge toss water outdoor experiment\n\nSUMMER HOURS\n\nMonday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm\nSunday: 1pm – 6pm
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/magic-monday-23-2024-07-15/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20240627T140607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T140607Z
UID:42631-1720879200-1720882800@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Guest Authors: Krissy Long & Dekota Cheatham
DESCRIPTION:Guest Authors: Krissy Long & Dekota Cheatham\nMississippi co-authors Krissy Long & Dekota Cheatham will read\, sign\, and sell their three books on Saturday\, July 13 at 2:00pm\, including: \n\nWatson Goes to the Fair (inspired by the famous Neshoba County Fair)\nWatson Goes Fishing\nAnd a NEW book that will be released soon!
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/guest-authors-krissy-long-dekota-cheatham/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T110000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20240618T205120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T205120Z
UID:42201-1720605600-1720609200@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Girls in STEAM Pop-Up Program
DESCRIPTION:Girls in STEAM\nPop-Up Program\nPresented by Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi \nExplore the power of science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and math (STEAM) education through a Girls in STEAM pop-program on Wednesday\, July 10 led by members of the Distinguished Young Women (DYW) of Mississippi. \n10:00am \n\nStorytime\n\n10:30am \n\nHands-On Program: The Secret Engineer – How Emily Roebling Built the Brooklyn Bridge\n\n11:00am \n\nSpin Art
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/girls-in-steam-pop-up-program-2/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240708T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20240327T170423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T204501Z
UID:40486-1720429200-1720458000@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Magic Monday: Rainforest Adventures
DESCRIPTION:MAGIC MONDAY\nTheme: Rainforest Adventures\nThe Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is OPEN every Monday in June & July for Magic Monday\, a special event that offers extra hours of inspiration and fun while school is out. Each week’s event offers a new and exciting theme with special programming from 10am-3pm. \nFeatured Activities:\n10:00am \n\nStorytime\n\n10:30am \n\nCocoa magic experiment (guided)\n\n10:00am – 3:00pm \n\nCreate tropical blue butterflies (self-guided)\nDesign a parrot puppet (self-guided)\nKapok tree challenge\nGames in the garden\n\n12:00pm & 2:00pm \n\nMake your own rain cloud (guided)\n\n  \nSnowie Trails snow cones will be available for purchase from 12:30pm – 3:30pm. \n  \nSUMMER HOURS\n\nMonday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm\nSunday: 1pm – 6pm
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/magic-monday-23-2024-07-08/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20240327T170423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T201038Z
UID:40485-1719824400-1719853200@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Magic Monday: Party in the USA
DESCRIPTION:MAGIC MONDAY\nTheme: Party in the USA\nThe Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is OPEN every Monday in June & July for Magic Monday\, a special event that offers extra hours of inspiration and fun while school is out. Each week’s event offers a new and exciting theme with special programming from 10am-3pm. \nFeatured Activities:\n10:00am \n\nStorytime\n\n10:00am – 3:00pm \n\n4th of July pinwheels (self-guided)\nDesign a flag (self-guided)\nGames in the garden\n\n11:00am  \n\nFirework paintings (guided)\n\n1:00pm \n\n4th of July chalk paintings (guided)\n\nSUMMER HOURS\n\nMonday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm\nSunday: 1pm – 6pm
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/magic-monday-23-2024-07-01/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20240327T170423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T203107Z
UID:40484-1719219600-1719248400@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Magic Monday: Science Lab
DESCRIPTION:MAGIC MONDAY\nTheme: Science Lab\nThe Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is OPEN every Monday in June & July for Magic Monday\, a special event that offers extra hours of inspiration and fun while school is out. Each week’s event offers a new and exciting theme with special programming from 10am-3pm. \n  \nJune 24 activities:\n10:00am \n\nStorytime\n\n10:00am – 3:00pm \n\nBuild a catapult launcher (self-guided in WonderBox)\nDesign a parachute and sky diver (self-guided in WonderBox)\nGames in the garden\n\n10:30am & 2:00pm \n\nExplore the science of bubbles (guided)\n\n12:00pm \n\nSoda geysers (guided)\n\n12:30pm – 2:30pm \n\nSnowy Trails snow cones (for purchase)\n\n  \n\n\nSUMMER HOURS\n\nMonday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm\nSunday: 1pm – 6pm
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/magic-monday-23-2024-06-24/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20240312T142340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T151338Z
UID:39985-1719050400-1719068400@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:PAW Patrol Special Event
DESCRIPTION:PAW Patrol Special Event\nJoin us for our PAW Patrol: Adventure Play Special Events\, where guests will enjoy themed-programming and activities centered around the exhibit and its educational elements! \nCommunity Helpers Day | August 24 | 10am – 3pm\n\nBe Undefeated Therapeutic Solutions\nMississippi Metahumans\nRed Cross\nEntergy Nuclear – Women in Nuclear\nCommunity Relations & Fire Safety Education\nSharon Russel-Robinson; Author\n\nDETAILS\n\nFree for Members | $13/Person for Non-Members\nTickets Available Online or At the Door\nAccess to Summer Exhibit is included in General Admission Ticket\n\nLearn More about this Exhibit\nPurchase Tickets to the Museum\nExhibit Locally Sponsored by: \n   
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/paw-patrol-special-event/2024-06-22/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Museum\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20240327T170423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T194256Z
UID:40483-1718614800-1718643600@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Magic Monday: Mississippi Adventures
DESCRIPTION:MAGIC MONDAY\nTheme: Mississippi Adventures\nThe Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is OPEN every Monday in June & July for Magic Monday\, a special event that offers extra hours of inspiration and fun while school is out. Each week’s event offers a new and exciting theme with special programming from 10am-3pm. \nJune 17 Activities:\n10:00am – 3:00pm \n\nCreate a Magnolia flower and design a house inspired by Longwood in Natchez (self-guided in the WonderBox exhibit)\nGames in the garden\n\n10:00am & 2:30pm \n\nStorytime in the library\n\n10:30am & 2:00pm \n\nWatercolor Dentzel Carousel (guided)\n\n12:00pm \n\nPaint your state – Mississippi clay ornament (guided)\n\n  \n\n  \nSUMMER HOURS\n\nMonday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm\nSunday: 1pm – 6pm
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/magic-monday-23-2024-06-17/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20240327T170423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T194327Z
UID:40482-1718010000-1718038800@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Magic Monday: The Great Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:MAGIC MONDAY\nTheme: The Great Outdoors \nThe Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is OPEN every Monday in June & July for Magic Monday\, a special event that offers extra hours of inspiration and fun while school is out. Each week’s event offers a new and exciting theme with special programming from 10am-3pm. \n\nJune 10 Activities:\n10:00am – 3:00pm \n\nCreate a birds nest and leaf rubbings in the WonderBox exhibit\nGames in the garden\n\n10:00am \n\nStorytime in the library\n\n10:30am & 2:00pm \n\nGeorgia O’Keeffe-inspired flower paintings (guided)\n\n11:00am & 1:00pm \n\nGo Wild with the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science | This 45-minute naturalist program features interactive presentations with live native animals!\n\n12:00pm \n\nEdible soil horizons (guided)\n\n  \n\n  \nSUMMER HOURS\n\nMonday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm\nSunday: 1pm – 6pm
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/magic-monday-23-2024-06-10/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20240417T210524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T211015Z
UID:40778-1717930800-1717938000@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Hours
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Friendly Hours\nJoin the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian for Sensory Friendly Hours on Sunday\, June 9 from 11am – 1pm! This is an exclusive time designed for children with sensory difficulties. Children and their caregivers can experience the museum in a new light 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\n\nAdmission is $10/person and free for museum members. Guests are welcome to stay and play past designated Sensory Friendly Hours. The museum is open to the public on Sundays from 1pm – 6pm.  \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/sensory-friendly-hours-3/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Museum\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20240327T170423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T152011Z
UID:40478-1717405200-1717434000@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Magic Monday: Celebrate Asian Culture
DESCRIPTION:MAGIC MONDAY\nTheme: Celebrate Asian Culture\nThe Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is OPEN every Monday in June & July for Magic Monday\, a special event that offers extra hours of inspiration and fun while school is out. Each week’s event offers a new and exciting theme with special programming from 10am-3pm. \nJoin us on June 3 for Magic Monday: Celebrate Asian Culture! On this day\, we will be reopening our Celebrations exhibit for the summer with special programming and activities. \n10:00am – 3:00pm \n\nKimono and dragon design in the WonderBox exhibit\nAdd a wish to our Wish Wall\nGames in the garden\n\n10:00am \n\nStorytime in the library\n\n11:00am \n\nChinese character printmaking (guided)\n\n12:30pm – 3:30pm \n\nSnowy Trails snow cones (for purchase)\n\n1:00pm \n\nCherry blossom art (guided)\n\n\n\nSUMMER HOURS\n\nMonday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm\nSunday: 1pm – 6pm
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/magic-monday-23/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTSTAMP:20260507T193316
CREATED:20240516T181600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T184351Z
UID:41596-1717372800-1722470399@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Celebrations: Asian Culture Summer Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Celebrations: Asian Culture Exhibit\nJUNE 3 – JULY 31 \n(Closed July 4) \nExplore our summer traveling exhibit\, Celebrations: Asian Culture! \nCelebrations: Asian Culture is an exhibit designed to bring children and families together to explore the culture and 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\n\nUpcoming Events:\n\nJune 3: Exhibit Opens for Magic Monday: Celebrate Asian Culture\n\nMore Details:\n\nFree for Members\n$10/Person for Non-Members\nTickets Available Online or At the Door\nAccess to Summer Exhibit is included in General Admission Ticket\n\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-summ-exhibit/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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