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 28: Thanksgiving Day (*The Museum will be closed*)

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Changing of the Seasons: Join us for this fun skit as the Great Gobbler passes the Holiday season over to Santa, with a little help from the Ensemble Theatre! And the big fat man in the red suit will be meeting guests along with an elf helper! So, bring your Christmas wish list.

When: Nov. 29

• Santa Meet and Greet from 9 am to 2 pm in Kid's Hall Alcove
• Theatre under the Stars at 11 am and 1 pm in Kid's Hall Alcove
• Changing of the Seasons Skit at noon and 2 pm in Kid's Hall Alcove

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Ocean Commotion: Join us for some exciting traditional Polynesian dance performances and don't miss a special story time from Moana!

When: Nov. 30

• Moana Meet and Greet from 10 am to 3 pm in Kid's Hall Alcove
• Special Storytimes at noon and 2 pm
• Malia's Hula Hut at 1 and 3 pm in Kid's Hall Alcove