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SUMMARY:Patriotic Day
DESCRIPTION:Patriotic Day\nCelebrate America’s 250th birthday at the museum! Join us in your patriotic best for a star-spangled birthday bash\, sure to go down in the history books! \n*Museum will close at 2:00pm on July 4\, 2026 \nPrograms & Activities\n10:00am – 1:00pm: Costumed Characters from the Daughters of the American Revolution\n11:00am & 12:30pm: Fife & Drum Parade\n10:30am & 11:30am: Musical Performances\n9:00am – 1:00pm: Patriotic Craft Stations\n12:00pm: Confetti and Cupcakes\n1:00pm: Popsicles on the Plaza \n\nRed Rocket Café Special Menu:\nHamburgers\, Hot Dogs and Apple Pie Milkshakes\n*additional purchase required \n  \nPurchase tickets to the museum
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/patriotic-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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SUMMARY:Neon Night
DESCRIPTION:Neon Night\nJoin us on July 18th for MCM Partner’s Neon Night! This signature summer fundraising event brings the Mississippi Children’s Museum to life with glowing lights\, electrifying music\, specialty drinks\, and savory snacks. Guests are invited to “dress up” with glowing necklaces\, rings\, and bracelets\, and dance the night away. \nThis event was established by a dedicated group of young professionals who are a part of MCM Partners and who value and support MCM’s mission to promote literacy\, health\, and education for children. As MCM’s “youngest” signature event\, Neon Night has quickly become a must-attend party for the young and young-at-heart adult crowd. Learn more about Partners! \nAges 21+ | Food & drinks included in ticket purchase
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/neon-night/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Museum\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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SUMMARY:Harry Potter's Birthday
DESCRIPTION:Harry Potter’s Birthday\nJoin us at the museum on July 25th from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday! On MCM’s most magical day\, we invite witches and wizards from all over to join us for this enchanting event at the Mississippi Children’s Museum! \nGet Back-to-School ready – Hogwarts style! Start your journey by sorting into your Hogwart’s House\, then step inside the atrium and let the magic of the museum guide you through the rest… \nALL-DAY ACTIVITIES:\n\nSorting Hat | Atrium: Grab your magic card and reveal your Hogwarts House!\nDivination | Measurement Rules: Create a time capsule to open at the end of the school year. Record your height\, hand size\, favorite things\, and add a photo to see how you changed over the year!\nHouse Cup Challenge | Atrium: Visit activities to earn points & compete for your House! At the end of your visit\, add your points to the House Cup. The winner will be announced after the event ends!\nDefense Against the Dark Arts | Atrium: Voldemort has left his Horcruxes all over the museum\, and we need your help to find them! In Defense Against the Dark Arts\, you will follow a scavenger hunt and destroy all the Horcruxes!\nOllivander’s Wand Shop | Welty Porch: Science is magic! Learn about circuitry and use your skills to create a wand that really lights up!\nFlourish & Blotts | Library: Visit our library to make House-themed bookmarks to use in your spell-books this school year!\nEeylops Owl Emporium | MCM’s Trading Post: Adopt your own Hedwig from our Trading Post. Decorate your owl’s cage and fill out an official adoption certificate. (Additional purchase required.)\nProfessor Umbridge’s Cat Plates | WonderBox: Take a look at Professor Umbridge’s cat plates upstairs in the Atrium and then head down to WonderBox to create your own!\n\nTIMED ACTIVITIES:\n\n10:00am | Herbology: In Herbology class\, you will learn all about plant care and create a chia pet to take home. (Enchanted Land of Story)\n11:00am | Astronomy: Use our 3D pens to create a model of the solar system\, a constellation\, or dream up your own planet! (WonderBox Exhibit)\n12:00pm | Transfiguration: Slime is a non-Newtonian fluid—it transforms in strange and interesting ways. Join us for Transfiguration class and learn how slime works! (WonderBox Exhibit)\n1:00pm | Potions: For our Potions class we will focus on self-care by creating a Butterbeer scented lip scrub to take home. (WonderBox Exhibit)\n2:00pm | Charms: It’s almost back-to-school time\, so join us for Charms class to create a Harry Potter themed Shrinkydink keychain to wear on your backpack! (WonderBox Exhibit)\n\nCostumes are encouraged. All adults must be accompanied by a child\, and vice versa. \n\nFree for MCM Members\n$13/Person for Non-Members\nGeneral Admission Ticket includes Access to Event\n\nPurchase Tickets to the museum\n 
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/harry-potter-day-2/
LOCATION:MCM\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, MS\, 39202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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SUMMARY:CLOSED for Fall Fix Up
DESCRIPTION:Closed for Fall Fix Up\nThe museum will be closed August 31 – September 2 for Fall Fix Up. During this time\, volunteers will work to repair\, paint\, and clean the facility after a busy summer of fun! This process is necessary to keep the museum in excellent condition for visitors throughout the year.
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/closed-for-fall-fix-up/
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T090000
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SUMMARY:Mississippi Science Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Science Festival\nThe 11th Annual Mississippi Science Festival (MSF)\, presented by C Spire\, is a fun event hosted by the four museums of Jackson\, Mississippi’s award-winning LeFleur Museum District (LMD) on September 19\, 2026! \nThe MSF is an annual event that allows guests to visit all four museums in the LeFleur Museum District with an unbeatable $10 admission! Bus transportation is included in the admission price to conveniently travel between museums at your own pace. \nMSF was originally organized by leaders from all four museums of LMD to showcase the Magnolia State’s innovative science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and mathematics (STEAM) industries and organizations. \nSchedule of Events: \n\n\n\n16th – Mississippi Steamposium   \n\n\n17th – C Spire C3 Jr. Coding Challenge \n\n\n18th – Field Trip Friday \n\n\n\n  \nLearn more About MS Science Fest\nMississippi Science Fest is sponsored by:
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/mississippi-science-fest/
LOCATION:LeFleur Museum District\, 152 Lakeland Drive\, Jackson\, 39216
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T173000
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SUMMARY:Park After Dark
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 23 from 5:30pm-8:30pm for Park After Dark! On this spooky night\, MCM partners with MDWFP’s Museum of Natural Science to host this fun and family-friendly event. Enjoy BOTH award-winning museums for only $12! Create creepy-crawly arts and crafts\, hunt for tricks and treats\, and explore LeFleur’s Bluff Playground after hours. Visitors can travel safely between both museums using Spotter’s Adventure Trail and wrap up the evening with a costume parade and special entertainment at The Den.  \n\nTickets are $15 for both Members and Non-Members\nTickets Available at the Door. \nOverflow parking will be available in the northbound lane of Museum Boulevard. Please park and use the sidewalk facing north to walk safely!\n\nPrograms & Activities\n\nCarnival Games\nHalloween Decoration Scavenger Hunt\nMonster’s Ink: Temporary Tattoos\nPhoto Op\nShrinkydink Monsters\nCostume Parade (down Spotter’s Trail)\nGlowing Zombie Dance Party (at the Den)\n\nTICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR OF BOTH MUSEUMS!\nNOTE: Guests must purchase Park After Dark event ticket for entry. MCM General Admission tickets are not valid for special events. 
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/park-after-dark/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Museum\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T100000
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SUMMARY:Boo!seum
DESCRIPTION:Superheroes\, princesses\, and silly monsters alike are invited to the Mississippi Children’s Boo!seum on October 31 from 10am-3pm for carnival games\, creepy-crawly crafts\, and create enjoy yummy Halloween treats! Don’t forget to wear your costume to this family-fun daytime event! \nPROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES\n\nCarnival Games\nMonster’s Ink: Temporary Tattoos\nHalloween Decoration Scavenger Hunt\nPhoto Op\nHaunted Bingo\nShrinkydink Monsters\nFire Tile Painting\nFreaky Food Labs\n\nFree for MCM Members | $13 for Non-Members \nPurchase Tickets to the Museum
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/booseum/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Museum\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T200000
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SUMMARY:A Very Merry Night
DESCRIPTION:A Very Merry Night\nJoin us on Saturday\, November 22 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm for MCM Partners’ A Very Merry Night! \nA Very Merry Night is MCM Partners’ family fundraiser that serves as the premiere holiday event of the year by taking place on the opening night of MCM’s popular holiday exhibit\, Journey to the North Pole in Jackson! This magical evening gives families early access to photos with Santa\, a chance to explore the holiday exhibit\, and offers hands-on\, holiday-themed programming. Learn more about partners. \nMore information to come! \nNOTE: Guests must purchase A Very Merry Night event ticket for entry. MCM General Admission tickets are not valid for special events.  \n 
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/a-very-merry-night/
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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