TURKEY PARDON

Gather your flock. You're cordially invited to join Kids' Committee President at the Museum's 8th annual Presidential Turkey Pardon!

Did you know that the tradition of "pardoning" the turkey at the White House, was actually started by a kid!? President Abraham Lincoln granted clemency to the main course of his family's Christmas Dinner in 1863 after his son, Tad, interceded on behalf of the turkey's life.

Join us for the odd tradition of "pardoning" the turkey with fowl, fun, fitness and food. 

Good eating, Ms. President. But let's keep this one trotting!

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

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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