Great Gobbler Fest

Sponsored by H-E-B

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It's that beautiful time of the year, between Halloween and Christmas. The air is a little crisper, leaves are falling, and we gather our friends and family together to share in an abundant feast as we reflect on everything we hold dear and what it means to us. It's Thanksgiving Time! Join us this year for a cornucopia of festive activities you're sure to be thankful for.

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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Monday November 24: Turkey Jam

Turkey Jam & DJ Games: Celebrate Thanksgiving with music, turkey-themed games and fun line dancing with the Children's Museum turkey!

When: From 10 am to 2 pm in Kidtrop Central

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Giggles and Stories: Join us for a festive, bilingual Thanksgiving story time with engaging stories, lively songs, and playful activities for young learners and their families.

When: At 10 and 10:30 am in Tree Top

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DIY Turkey Costumes: Make festive turkey costumes out of paper bags in this hands-on, creative activity.

When: All Day in One World

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Tuesday November 25 - Turkey Pardon

Live Turkey: Stop by and say "hello" to the live turkey that our Kids’ Committee will be pardoning for Thanksgiving!

When: From 9 am to 2 pm in the Kids' Hall Alcove

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Zumbini: This early childhood education program uses original music and movement to foster cognitive, social and emotional development in children ages 0-4, while creating a bonding experience for families.

When: At 10 am in Playscape

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Turkey Costume Making: Design and create your own paper bag turkey costume to wear in our Turkey Pardon Parade!

_{Limit 25 kids per hour; kids will meet back in the Auditorium at 12:15 pm to join in the parade.}

When: From 9 am to Noon in Brown Auditorium

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Turkey Parade & Pardon: Cheer on our parade of “turkeys,” then watch our real, live turkey get a free pass from Kids' Committee President during this annual event.

When: At 12:30 pm in Kids' Hall

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Turkey Leg Hats: Create festive headwear from paper lunch bags in this annual favorite craft!

When: All Day in Tree Top

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‍Gobbler Wobbler: Design and assemble your own Thanksgiving turkey paper toy.

When: All Day in Maker Lab

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Wednesday November 26 - Pumpkin' Chunkin'

Sponsored by Jason & Ginny Endecott

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Pumpkin' Chunkin' Relay: Break up into teams and scramble to fill the pumpkins as fast as you can! Then watch as we drop the pumpkins from a lift to see which team gets the biggest SMASH!

_{Participants must be 5+ and are picked by raffle. Sign up at the tables in the Patio.}

When: At 11 am and 1 pm on the Patio

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Classical Sing, Move, and Play: Explore rhythm, melody and movement through fun music games inspired by famous operas.

When: From 10:30 to 11 am in Tree Top

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Mini Pumpkin Pudding Pies: Indulge in a delicious Thanksgiving trat featuring layers of Nilla wafer, pumpkin pudding and whipped cream!

When: From 1 to 4 pm in Tree Top

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Pumpkin Scratch Art: "Carve" your favorite pumpkin-themed designs to reveal amazing colors!

When: All Day in One World

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Pumpkin Catapults: Build a catapult and use it to launch mini rubber pumpkins in this fun, creative challenge.

When: All Day in One World

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November 27: Thanksgiving Day (*The Museum will be closed*)

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Friday November 28 - Pumpkin' Chunkin'

Santa Meet & Greet: Come say hello to the big man in the red suit as he visits the Museum to greet guests along with an elf helper!

When: Nov. 28 from 9:30 am to noon and from 1 pm to 2:30 pm in Kids' Hall Alcove

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Changing of the Seasons by Ensemble Theatre: Join us as the Great Gobbler passes the Holiday season over to Santa with a little help from the Ensemble Theatre!

When: Nov. 28 at 12:30 pm in Kids' Hall Alcove

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Saturday November 29 - Wicked!

Glinda & Elphaba Meet & Greet: Take photos and capture magical moments with your favorite characters from Wicked!

When: From 10:30 to 1:30 pm in Kids' Hall Alcove

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Wicked Sing-Along: Join Glinda and Elphaba for a magical Wicked sing-along, where you’ll belt out hits like What Is This Feeling, Popular, Defying Gravity and For Good in a fun-filled celebration!

When: From 10 am to 2 pm in Kids' Hall Alcove

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Wicked Fashion: Design your own wearable Wicked accessories!

_{Limit 12 participants at a time}

When: From 10 am to 3 pm in Design Studio

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Pink & Green Slime: Get your hands messy and choose your side as you make pink or green slime in this wickedly fun STEM activity.

When: All Day in Science Station

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Elphaba & Glinda Craft Rolls: Make your own witchy craft roll doll and let her defy gravity!

When: All Day in Tree Top

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Sunday November 30 - Seasons of Caring

“I Am We” Storytimes in Kaleidoscope: Join us for I Am We by Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds, a heartwarming celebration of the importance of caring for each other.

When: At 11 am, 1 and 3 pm in Kaleidoscope

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Donation Project: No-Sew Blanket Workshops: Work together to create no-sew blankets to bring comfort to animals in need.

_{Limit 12 participants ages 5+; sign ups open one hour prior to each workshop.} ‍

When: At 10 am, noon and 2 pm in Kaleidoscope

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Donation Project: Lunch Bags: Decorate lunch bags with markers, stickers, jokes or encouragement which will be filled with food and delivered to hungry children across Houston.

When: All Day in Design Studio

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Donation Project: Bookmark Making: Create handmade bookmarks to promote early literacy for children in the Houston area.

When: All Day in Maker Lab

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Donation Project: Thinking of You Cards: Create heartfelt cards to brighten the day of families in need or experiencing crisis.

When: All Day in New Kids' Hall

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Seed Starters: Discover hands-on ways to care for and nurture the environment.

When: All Day in EcoStation