Great Gobbler Thanksgiving Week sponsored by H-E-B

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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Turkey Jam & DJ Games: Yes, we are OPEN this Monday and the big bird is back! Celebrate Thanksgiving with tunes from a DJ as you partake in turkey line dancing and games with the Children's Museum turkey!

When: Nov. 25 from 10 am to 3 pm in Kid's Hall Alcove

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Turkey Pardon: Watch our real, live turkey get a free pass from Kids' Committee President during this live event.

When: Nov. 26 at noon in Kid's Hall Alcove

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

When: Nov 26 from 9 am to 2 pm in Kid's Hall Alcove

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Phillips 66- Turkey Tales: Hang out with Gobbler for this special story time and a take-home craft!

When: Nov. 26 at 1 and 4pm in the Parent Resource Library

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Pumpkin' Chunkin' Relay: Break up into teams and scramble to fill the pumpkins as fast as you can! Then, watch physics and gravity do its thing as we drop the pumpkins from a lift to see how far it goes ka-boom. Guests vote on the biggest, and baddest SMASH! Participants must be 5+ and are picked by raffle. Sign up at the tables in Concrete Jungle.

When: Nov. 27 at noon in Concrete Jungle

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Pumpkin Chunkin' Catapults: Build your own catapults with craft sticks and rubber bands, then launch pumpkin-shaped erasers for a squashing good time!

When: Nov. 27 from 11 am to 4 pm in Maker Annex

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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