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Nov
16

LMDC: GIS Day

GIS Day at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center!

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center and GEO Jobe are hosting GIS Day, a global event showcasing geographic information systems (GIS) technology.

GEO Jobe will lead the GIS activities at different stations throughout the museum. GIS Day is a fun way for kids

and adults to learn how maps and computers work together to solve real-world problems, like finding the fastest routes, studying animals, and even helping during storms. Grab your GIS Passport, get it stamped at each station, and complete it to receive a swag bag!

All activities will be included with museum admission.

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Nov
18

LMDC: Music Mondays

Join us for Music Monday this November, where we’ll be getting creative with another musical

craft! Kids will have the chance to make their own shakers using paper plates and dried beans or

rice, combining music and hands-on fun. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to shake things up

and explore rhythm in a whole new way!

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Discovery Homeschool Classes – Costa Rica – Oxcart and Coffee Beans
Nov
19

Discovery Homeschool Classes – Costa Rica – Oxcart and Coffee Beans

Discovery Homeschool Classes – Costa Rica – Oxcart and Coffee Beans

Tuesday November 19 (K-2) 10:30-11:45am (3-5) 1:30-3pm

 Discover the history behind the oxcart and make an ox-cart wheel. We’ll also learn about coffee, one of Costa Rica’s largely exported natural resources, and explore the typical day on a coffee plantation. Make gallo pinto, which coffee pickers eat before they start the day.

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center offers homeschool classes including STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) topics. We offer a hands-on, minds-on STEAM based learning experience specialized for homeschool students.

Perfect for ages 7-10, this programming gives your student a chance to experience LMDC in a whole new way!

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Nov
19

NEW! Bear Cub Academy at LMDC

Tuesdays (age 3) & Thursdays (ages 4-5) 12:30-1:30pm

NEW! Bear Cub Academy at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Bear Cub Academy is a school readiness program designed for children ages 3-5,

building on the foundations established in our Bear Cub Club. Through engaging

activities, interactive learning, and play-based experiences, children develop essential

skills in language, literacy, math, and social-emotional growth, preparing them for a

successful transition into preschool or kindergarten.

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Nov
19

LMDC: Tinker Tuesday

Join Lynn Meadows Discovery Center for Tinker Tuesdays, our pop-up makerspace! This creative and interactive

environment is designed to inspire and encourage young minds to explore, experiment,

and learn through hands-on activities. Equipped with a variety of materials and resources,

Tinker Tuesday will empower children to engage in activities related to S.T.E.A.M. in a

playful and imaginative manner!

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Discovery Homeschool Classes – Costa Rica – Oxcart and Coffee Beans
Nov
21

Discovery Homeschool Classes – Costa Rica – Oxcart and Coffee Beans

Discovery Homeschool Classes – Costa Rica – Oxcart and Coffee Beans

Thursday November 21 (6-8) 10:30am-12:30pm

 Discover the history behind the oxcart and make an ox-cart wheel. We’ll also learn about coffee, one of Costa Rica’s largely exported natural resources, and explore the typical day on a coffee plantation. Make gallo pinto, which coffee pickers eat before they start the day.

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center offers homeschool classes including STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) topics. We offer a hands-on, minds-on STEAM based learning experience specialized for homeschool students.

Perfect for ages 7-10, this programming gives your student a chance to experience LMDC in a whole new way!

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Nov
21

NEW! Bear Cub Academy at LMDC

Tuesdays (age 3) & Thursdays (ages 4-5) 12:30-1:30pm

NEW! Bear Cub Academy at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Bear Cub Academy is a school readiness program designed for children ages 3-5,

building on the foundations established in our Bear Cub Club. Through engaging

activities, interactive learning, and play-based experiences, children develop essential

skills in language, literacy, math, and social-emotional growth, preparing them for a

successful transition into preschool or kindergarten.

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Nov
25

LMDC: Music Mondays

Join us for Music Monday this November, where we’ll be getting creative with another musical

craft! Kids will have the chance to make their own shakers using paper plates and dried beans or

rice, combining music and hands-on fun. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to shake things up

and explore rhythm in a whole new way!

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Nov
26

LMDC: Tinker Tuesday

Join Lynn Meadows Discovery Center for Tinker Tuesdays, our pop-up makerspace! This creative and interactive

environment is designed to inspire and encourage young minds to explore, experiment,

and learn through hands-on activities. Equipped with a variety of materials and resources,

Tinker Tuesday will empower children to engage in activities related to S.T.E.A.M. in a

playful and imaginative manner!

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Nov
29

LMDC - Free Friday

Free Friday Night at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center sponsored by Hancock Whitney & Mississippi Power!

The last Friday of every month, from 5pm to 8pm, admission is FREE for everyone!  It’s a great time to “treat” friends and family members to a night at the museum!

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Dec
10

TYKES + TRAINS

Starting Tuesday, September 10, bring your child to TrainTastic for Tykes & Trains, an early childhood education program held every 2nd Tuesday of the month for kids 4 years old and younger and their caregivers.

Each class is an hour filled with engaging, interactive activities and educational fun centered around early learning skills and their potential impact on your child's academic success. We will also equip caregivers with the tools to continue these lessons at home.

Event Details:
2nd Tuesday of the Month
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Age Group: Children 4 & Under*
Cost: $10 for child and their caregiver (additional children, up to four, $5 each)
*Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Register at (228) 284-5731 or email education@traintastic.com. You can also register in person at 615 Pass Road in Gulfport!

Tykes & Trains 2024 Class Dates:
- September 10
- October 8
- November 12
- December 10

Learn more at TrainTastic.com/education!

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Dec
22

LMDC - Parent Night Out

Parent’s Night Out (ages 5-11)

Gulfport High Teacher Academy is joining together with Lynn Meadows Discovery Center to offer a night out for parents!

Drop off your children for a fun night while supporting local high school students in their journey to attend the State Competition.

Activities include music, pizza, face painting, games, museum play & more!

$20 for first child, $10 for each additional child

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LMDC Friends 30th Anniversary
Nov
14

LMDC Friends 30th Anniversary

The One with the Friends 30th Anniversary Celebration

Could we BE any more excited? Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Friends with an event that will make you feel like you’re right in Central Perk.

Enjoy Friends-themed food inspired by classic episodes (including Monica’s famous meat lasagna!), play hilarious

games based on iconic show moments —with exciting prizes for the winners— and snap some photos that will have you yelling, “Oh. My. Gawd!”

Dress as your favorite character—whether you’re channeling Monica’s organization skills, Chandler’s sarcasm, or Phoebe’s unique style—and immerse yourself in all things Friends. Grab your lobster, get ready to pivot, and come celebrate three decades of laughter, friendship, and unforgettable moments with your own gang.

It’s going to be legendary—just like the show!

$35 per person (members save 10%)

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Nov
14

NEW! Bear Cub Academy at LMDC

Tuesdays (age 3) & Thursdays (ages 4-5) 12:30-1:30pm

NEW! Bear Cub Academy at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Bear Cub Academy is a school readiness program designed for children ages 3-5,

building on the foundations established in our Bear Cub Club. Through engaging

activities, interactive learning, and play-based experiences, children develop essential

skills in language, literacy, math, and social-emotional growth, preparing them for a

successful transition into preschool or kindergarten.

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Discovery Homeschool Classes – Costa Rica – Boom!!! Volcanos
Nov
14

Discovery Homeschool Classes – Costa Rica – Boom!!! Volcanos

Discovery Homeschool Classes – Costa Rica – Boom!!! Volcanos

Thursday November 14 (6-8) 10:30am-12:30pm

There are volcanoes in Central America! Discover the different types of volcanoes and the types of rocks they create.

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center offers homeschool classes including STEAM (Science,

Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) topics. We offer a hands-on, minds-on STEAM

based learning experience specialized for homeschool students. Perfect for ages 7-10, this

programming gives your student a chance to experience LMDC in a whole new way!

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Nov
12

LMDC: Tinker Tuesday

Join Lynn Meadows Discovery Center for Tinker Tuesdays, our pop-up makerspace! This creative and interactive

environment is designed to inspire and encourage young minds to explore, experiment,

and learn through hands-on activities. Equipped with a variety of materials and resources,

Tinker Tuesday will empower children to engage in activities related to S.T.E.A.M. in a

playful and imaginative manner!

View Event →
Discovery Homeschool Classes – Costa Rica – Boom!!! Volcanos
Nov
12

Discovery Homeschool Classes – Costa Rica – Boom!!! Volcanos

Discovery Homeschool Classes – Costa Rica – Boom!!! Volcanos

Tuesday November 12 (K-2) 10:30-11:45am

(3-5) 1:30-3pm

There are volcanoes in Central America! Discover the different types of volcanoes and the types of rocks they create.

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center offers homeschool classes including STEAM (Science,

Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) topics. We offer a hands-on, minds-on STEAM

based learning experience specialized for homeschool students. Perfect for ages 7-10, this

programming gives your student a chance to experience LMDC in a whole new way!

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Nov
12

TYKES + TRAINS

Starting Tuesday, September 10, bring your child to TrainTastic for Tykes & Trains, an early childhood education program held every 2nd Tuesday of the month for kids 4 years old and younger and their caregivers.

Each class is an hour filled with engaging, interactive activities and educational fun centered around early learning skills and their potential impact on your child's academic success. We will also equip caregivers with the tools to continue these lessons at home.

Event Details:
2nd Tuesday of the Month
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Age Group: Children 4 & Under*
Cost: $10 for child and their caregiver (additional children, up to four, $5 each)
*Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Register at (228) 284-5731 or email education@traintastic.com. You can also register in person at 615 Pass Road in Gulfport!

Tykes & Trains 2024 Class Dates:
- September 10
- October 8
- November 12
- December 10

Learn more at TrainTastic.com/education!

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Nov
11

LMDC: Music Mondays

Join us for Music Monday this November, where we’ll be getting creative with another musical

craft! Kids will have the chance to make their own shakers using paper plates and dried beans or

rice, combining music and hands-on fun. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to shake things up

and explore rhythm in a whole new way!

View Event →
Nov
11

NEW! Bear Cub Academy at LMDC

Tuesdays (age 3) & Thursdays (ages 4-5) 12:30-1:30pm

NEW! Bear Cub Academy at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Bear Cub Academy is a school readiness program designed for children ages 3-5,

building on the foundations established in our Bear Cub Club. Through engaging

activities, interactive learning, and play-based experiences, children develop essential

skills in language, literacy, math, and social-emotional growth, preparing them for a

successful transition into preschool or kindergarten.

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Discover the Art of Glass Blowing
Nov
10

Discover the Art of Glass Blowing

Discover the art of glass blowing at the Den Theatrics! Have you ever wanted to leave how to blow glass? Here is your chance! Happening November 10th at The DEN! Create a beautiful handmade ornament.

We will walk you step by step through the process of making an ornament of your very own. From applying color to the glass, heating your ornament and inflating it with air, you will experience first hand the thrill of making hand blown glass art. Event posted by Swamp Girl Glass LLC.

Closed-toe shoes are required! Ornaments will be available for pick up the next day due to the cooling process.

Link to reserve your time: https://www.thedenms.com/.../discover-the-art-of-glass...

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LMDC Sensory Sunday
Nov
10

LMDC Sensory Sunday

Sensory Sundays are an exclusive time designed for children with sensory difficulties.

Adjusted sound levels and limited attendance create a calmer environment for families to

explore at their own pace. For more information call click here

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The Nutcracker
Nov
8

The Nutcracker

Join us for a magical performance of The Nutcracker that promises to delight audiences of all ages. Experience the enchanting music and breathtaking choreography this holiday season at the Beau Resort & Casino!

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Christmas City Gift Show 2024
Nov
8

Christmas City Gift Show 2024


🎄Doors open Friday, November 8th doors open at 10:00 AM-4:00 PM.

$2.00 Veterans discount for a Friday 1-Day Pass! $
Shopper's Paradise: 5:00–9:00 PM enjoy a private shopping experience (ages 14 and up permitted with an adult)

🍷Wine and Beer available for purchase during Shopper's Paradise.


Saturday, November 9th is customer appreciation day! Door prizes can be won every 15 minutes! Show hours are 9:00-5:00

Sunday, November 10th Grand Prize drawing will be done at 3:00, and don't miss out on door prize winners being announced every 15 minutes! Show hours are 10:00-4:00.

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Nov
7

NEW! Bear Cub Academy at LMDC

Tuesdays (age 3) & Thursdays (ages 4-5) 12:30-1:30pm

NEW! Bear Cub Academy at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Bear Cub Academy is a school readiness program designed for children ages 3-5,

building on the foundations established in our Bear Cub Club. Through engaging

activities, interactive learning, and play-based experiences, children develop essential

skills in language, literacy, math, and social-emotional growth, preparing them for a

successful transition into preschool or kindergarten.

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Nov
7
to Nov 8

Discovery Homeschool Classes - Costa Rica - Renewable Energy

Discovery Homeschool Classes – Costa Rica – Renewable Energy

Thursday November 7 (6-8) 10:30am-12:30pm

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center offers homeschool classes including STEAM (Science,

Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) topics. We offer a hands-on, minds-on STEAM

based learning experience specialized for homeschool students. Perfect for ages 7-10, this

programming gives your student a chance to experience LMDC in a whole new way!

View Event →
Nov
5

LMDC: Tinker Tuesday

Join Lynn Meadows Discovery Center for Tinker Tuesdays, our pop-up makerspace! This creative and interactive

environment is designed to inspire and encourage young minds to explore, experiment,

and learn through hands-on activities. Equipped with a variety of materials and resources,

Tinker Tuesday will empower children to engage in activities related to S.T.E.A.M. in a

playful and imaginative manner!

View Event →
Nov
5

NEW! Bear Cub Academy at LMDC

Tuesdays (age 3) & Thursdays (ages 4-5) 12:30-1:30pm

NEW! Bear Cub Academy at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Bear Cub Academy is a school readiness program designed for children ages 3-5,

building on the foundations established in our Bear Cub Club. Through engaging

activities, interactive learning, and play-based experiences, children develop essential

skills in language, literacy, math, and social-emotional growth, preparing them for a

successful transition into preschool or kindergarten.

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Nov
5
to Nov 6

Discovery Homeschool Classes – Costa Rica – Renewable Energy

Discovery Homeschool Classes – Costa Rica – Renewable Energy

Tuesday November 5 (K-2) 10:30-11:45am (3-5) 1:30-3pm

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center offers homeschool classes including STEAM (Science,

Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) topics. We offer a hands-on, minds-on STEAM

based learning experience specialized for homeschool students. Perfect for ages 7-10, this

programming gives your student a chance to experience LMDC in a whole new way!

View Event →
Nov
4

LMDC: Music Mondays

Join us for Music Monday this November, where we’ll be getting creative with another musical

craft! Kids will have the chance to make their own shakers using paper plates and dried beans or

rice, combining music and hands-on fun. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to shake things up

and explore rhythm in a whole new way!

View Event →