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SUMMARY:Splash Pad Open
DESCRIPTION:Splash Pad Open\nOur Splash Pad will be open for play May 2 – September 6! \nCome beat the heat on MCM’s Splash Pad this summer! This experience is located on the C Spire plaza in front of the museum\, and is free and open to the public.\nPlease note the Splash Pad hours below… \nHours: May 2 – July 26\nWeather Permitting: \n\n1pm – 6pm: Sunday\n10am – 5pm: Tuesday – Saturday\n10am – 5pm: Magic Mondays in June and July\n\nClosed on Memorial Day \nHours: August 1 – SEPTEMBER 6\nWeather Permitting: \n\n10am – 5pm: Saturday\n1pm – 6pm: Sunday\n\nSplash Pad Rules: \n\nUse of Splash Pad is at your own risk.\nParental or Guardian supervision is required at all times.\nNo glass allowed.\nNo running or pushing down.\nDo not carry mud\, dirt\, or sand onto the Splash Pad.\nNo pets allowed.\nPlease wear appropriate swimwear. Under garments and diapers must be covered.\nSwimwear\, Diaper Covers\, and Splash Pad accessories located inside MCM Trading Post.\nDo not change diapers on the Splash Pad.\nRestrooms are located inside MCM.\n\nPlease remember to bring a towel and dry clothes for entry to the museum. Museum admission is not required to play on Splash Pad. \nPurchase Tickets to the Museum
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/splash-pad/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Museum\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T090000
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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/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T121540
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T172708Z
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SUMMARY:WonderBox Workshop
DESCRIPTION:WonderBox Workshop: Mystery at the Museum | Help! Kareem Is Trapped!\nEscape Room Style Experience \nA mystery is unfolding and Kareem needs help! In this thrilling escape-room challenge\, participants will work together to decode clues\, solve puzzles\, and uncover hidden secrets to complete the mission. Each challenge brings them closer to solving the mystery in this fast-paced adventure that combines teamwork\, strategy\, and creative thinking. \nInformation\n\nTarget Audience: 8-11 year olds\nWhen: July 6 | 8:30am – 10:30am\n\nCost: $55 for Members / $65 for Non-Members\n\n\n\nAdditional children who want to play in the museum during this workshop? Add “Discounted General Admission” at checkout for each additional guest! (Note: Any additional guests MUST prepay online to receive the discounted admission rate.) \nMORE INFORMATION\n\nDrop off is between 8-8:30am with pick-up at the end of the workshop (Note: There is an additional fee of $5 per minute per child for any children remaining more than 5 minutes past the end of the workshop)\nSnack will be provided. (If you have a specific allergy question\, please let us know!)\n\nREGISTER HERE!\nDiscover all of our WonderBox Workshops this summer:  \nJune 1: Scratch Jr. Workshop | June 8: 3D Printing | June 15: ABC Storybook | June 22: Young Storytellers | June 29: Mystery at the Museum | July 6: Mystery at the Museum | July 13: Builder Workshop | July 20: Woodn’t You Like to Build with Me?
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/mystery-at-the-museum-2/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Museum\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T121540
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SUMMARY:Rocky's Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Rocky’s Book Club\nHave you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate\, Rocky the Reader? He’s a jolly pup who loves to read\, play literacy games\, and travel! Join us every week for Rocky’s Book Club as we read some of Rocky’s favorite books for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. \nProgram Schedule: \n\nTuesday at 10:00am\n\nPurchase Tickets to the museum
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/rockys-book-club-2/2026-07-07/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260713T100000
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CREATED:20260323T170010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T172729Z
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SUMMARY:WonderBox Workshop
DESCRIPTION:WonderBox Workshop: Builder Workshop\nLittle builders will put their creativity to work as they design and build their own handcrafted birdhouse. Participants will assemble\, paint\, and decorate their creations while learning simple building techniques and design skills. By the end of the workshop\, every child will take home a colorful birdhouse ready to welcome new feathered visitors. \nInformation\n\nTarget Audience: 4-8 year olds\nWhen: July 13 | 8:30am – 10:00am\n\nCost: $55 for Members / $65 for Non-Members\n\n\n\nAdditional children who want to play in the museum during this workshop? Add “Discounted General Admission” at checkout for each additional guest! (Note: Any additional guests MUST prepay online to receive the discounted admission rate.) \nMORE INFORMATION\n\nDrop off is between 8-8:30am with pick-up at the end of the workshop (Note: There is an additional fee of $5 per minute per child for any children remaining more than 5 minutes past the end of the workshop)\nSnack will be provided. (If you have a specific allergy question\, please let us know!)\n\nREGISTER HERE!\nDiscover all of our WonderBox Workshops this summer:  \nJune 1: Scratch Jr. Workshop | June 8: 3D Printing | June 15: ABC Storybook | June 22: Young Storytellers | June 29: Mystery at the Museum | July 6: Mystery at the Museum | July 13: Builder Workshop | July 20: Woodn’t You Like to Build with Me?
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/builder-workshop/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Museum\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260714T100000
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SUMMARY:Rocky's Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Rocky’s Book Club\nHave you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate\, Rocky the Reader? He’s a jolly pup who loves to read\, play literacy games\, and travel! Join us every week for Rocky’s Book Club as we read some of Rocky’s favorite books for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. \nProgram Schedule: \n\nTuesday at 10:00am\n\nPurchase Tickets to the museum
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/rockys-book-club-2/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTSTAMP:20260421T121540
CREATED:20260413T170137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T183641Z
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SUMMARY:LIFT League: Design Camp
DESCRIPTION:LIFT League: Design camp\n\nYou’re the designer! Join the Lift League to be a part of creating new experiences for MCM. The week will begin with presentations from subject experts in energy\, communication and engineering fields\, followed by fun design challenges to interpret and display key STEAM concepts. Students will work in groups to create and prototype their own exhibit experiences\, learning new skills\, and practice critical thinking and teamwork strategies. The week will end with a presentation of projects at the Mississippi Children’s Museum. \nMorning snack will be provided. (If you have a specific allergy question\, please let us know!) \n\nInformation\n\nAge: Rising 4th – 6th Grade Students\nWhen: July 20 – 24\, 2026 | 7:30am – 1:00pm\n\nCost: $157 for Members / $175 for Non-Members\n\n\n\nPICKUP/DROP-OFF\n\nDrop-off is between 7:30am – 8:00am\nPickup between 12:00pm – 1:00pm\nProgram will end at 12:00pm each day\n\nLUNCH (OPTIONAL)\n\nStudents are welcome to stay for lunch hour from 12:00pm – 1:00pm\nStudents may bring or buy lunch from the cafe\n\nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/lift-league-designcamp/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Museum\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260720T110000
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SUMMARY:WonderBox Workshop
DESCRIPTION:WonderBox Workshop: “Wood”n’t You Like To Build With Me?\n\nYoung makers will dive into a hands-on woodworking experience as they design and build their own custom treasure box. Participants will learn basic construction techniques while assembling and decorating a box perfect for storing special keepsakes. Each builder will leave with a unique handcrafted creation they designed themselves. \n\nInformation\n\nTarget Audience: 8-11 year olds\nWhen: July 20 | 8:30am – 11:00am\n\nCost: $55 for Members / $65 for Non-Members\n\n\n\nAdditional children who want to play in the museum during this workshop? Add “Discounted General Admission” at checkout for each additional guest! (Note: Any additional guests MUST prepay online to receive the discounted admission rate.) \nMORE INFORMATION\n\nDrop off is between 8-8:30am with pick-up at the end of the workshop (Note: There is an additional fee of $5 per minute per child for any children remaining more than 5 minutes past the end of the workshop)\nSnack will be provided. (If you have a specific allergy question\, please let us know!)\n\nREGISTER HERE!\nDiscover all of our WonderBox Workshops this summer:  \nJune 1: Scratch Jr. Workshop | June 8: 3D Printing | June 15: ABC Storybook | June 22: Young Storytellers | June 29: Mystery at the Museum | July 6: Mystery at the Museum | July 13: Builder Workshop | July 20: Woodn’t You Like to Build with Me?
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/wonderbox-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Museum\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260721T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T121540
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SUMMARY:Rocky's Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Rocky’s Book Club\nHave you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate\, Rocky the Reader? He’s a jolly pup who loves to read\, play literacy games\, and travel! Join us every week for Rocky’s Book Club as we read some of Rocky’s favorite books for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. \nProgram Schedule: \n\nTuesday at 10:00am\n\nPurchase Tickets to the museum
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/rockys-book-club-2/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T121540
CREATED:20250602T155814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T154436Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T121540
CREATED:20240102T163552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251227T031626Z
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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-2/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Museum\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T103000
DTSTAMP:20260421T121540
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SUMMARY:Rocky's Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Rocky’s Book Club\nHave you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate\, Rocky the Reader? He’s a jolly pup who loves to read\, play literacy games\, and travel! Join us every week for Rocky’s Book Club as we read some of Rocky’s favorite books for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. \nProgram Schedule: \n\nTuesday at 10:00am\n\nPurchase Tickets to the museum
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/rockys-book-club-2/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:Mississippi
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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