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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:20260508T072634
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T180708Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T081500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072634
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
DTSTAMP:20260508T072634
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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
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T194542Z
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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:20260508T072634
CREATED:20230801T153051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T161130Z
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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:20260508T072634
CREATED:20230525T202527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T151028Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072634
CREATED:20240327T170423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T194755Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072634
CREATED:20240102T163552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T031612Z
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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:20260508T072634
CREATED:20220418T185634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T132536Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072634
CREATED:20240327T170423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T205348Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240721T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072634
CREATED:20240417T210635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T210947Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240717T233000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072634
CREATED:20240715T164623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T170259Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072634
CREATED:20240327T170423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T204824Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240713T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072634
CREATED:20240627T140607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T140607Z
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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:20260508T072634
CREATED:20240618T205120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T205120Z
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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:20260508T072634
CREATED:20240327T170423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T204501Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072634
CREATED:20240327T170423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T201038Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072634
CREATED:20240327T170423Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072634
CREATED:20240312T142340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T151338Z
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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:20260508T072634
CREATED:20240327T170423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T194256Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072634
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/
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072634
CREATED:20240417T210524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T211015Z
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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:20260508T072634
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/
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTSTAMP:20260508T072634
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240622
DTSTAMP:20260508T072634
CREATED:20240424T210251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T153453Z
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SUMMARY:Scholastic Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Scholastic Book Fair\nThe Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair! Join us from June 3 – 21\, 2024 to shop for a wide selection of books\, pens\, bookmarks\, and more. \nMuseum admission is not required to shop. \nShop Online\n25% of every purchase directly supports the mission of MCM-Meridian! \n 
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/scholastic-book-fair-3/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T121500
DTSTAMP:20260508T072634
CREATED:20240510T145736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T195544Z
UID:41287-1716980400-1716984900@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Aquarium in Motion
DESCRIPTION:Aquarium in Motion\nThe Mississippi Aquarium is bringing the aquarium experience to the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian through its “Aquarium in Motion” outreach program on Wednesday\, May 29. Get ready to dive into a day of aquatic adventure with interactive programs featuring creatures of all kinds! \nStations Include:\n\n\n\n\n\nAquatic Cart with Coral Catshark\nReptile or Snake Station\nPenguin Station\nMobile Classroom with Artifacts\n\n\n\n\n\nMark your calendars and be sure not to miss the fun!
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/mississippi-aquarium-program/
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTSTAMP:20260508T072634
CREATED:20240301T214753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T204720Z
UID:39968-1715385600-1725839999@mschildrensmuseum.org
SUMMARY:PAW Patrol: Adventure Play Summer Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:PAW Patrol: Adventure Play\nSUMMER EXHIBIT\nOpen May 11 – Sept. 8 \nSave the day through hands-on play at the Mississippi Children’s Museum’s summer exhibit in Jackson\, PAW Patrol: Adventure Play\, opening May 11\, 2024! Based on the hit series\, PAW Patrol\, this immersive exhibit invites children and families to embark on daring rescue missions and work together to overcome challenges. \nThe museum will be closed on May 27 and July 4. \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-adventure-play/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Museum\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T160000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072634
CREATED:20240117T212742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T212927Z
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SUMMARY:Guest Author: Marion Surles
DESCRIPTION:Guest Author: Marion Surles\nMarion Surles will read\, sign\, and sell her book\, ¡¡Ay\, Chihuahua!!\, at the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian on Saturday\, April 20\, at 2:00pm! \n\nAbout the book:\n¡¡Ay\, Chihuahua!! \nPanchita has a tender heart for dogs\, and too many strays roam her neighborhood in Juarez\, Mexico. But as one little dog decides to trust her\, and then another\, Panchita renames herself Panchita the protector. Soon she becomes protector of more than stray dogs. Has she gone too far? Follow Panchita on her rescue adventures. \nPanchita tiene un gran corazón y un enorme deseo para ayudar a los perritos\, y hay demasiados vagando por su vecindario en Ciudad Juárez\, México. Pero cuando una perrita decide confiar en ella\, y después otro\, Panchita se convierte en Panchita la Protectora. Pronto protege más que perros. ¿Habrá ido demasiado lejos en su lucha por defender a los perros? Sigue a Panchita en sus aventuras de rescate. \n  \nAbout the Author\n \nMarion Surles\, a former Meridianite\, is an author and retired bilingual Spanish teacher and serves part-time in Juarez\, Mexico.
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/guest-author-marion-surles/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240420T140000
DTSTAMP:20260508T072634
CREATED:20240419T185333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T185911Z
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SUMMARY:MDCPS Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:MDCPS Resource Fair\nJoin us for the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services (MDCPS) resource fair on Saturday\, April 20 from 10am – 2pm. \nMeet our exhibitors:\n\nHealth Connect America\nMDCPS\nCanopy Solutions\n\nAnd be sure not to miss our Guest Author\, Marion Surles\, at 2pm!
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/mdcps-resource-fair/
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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