Spring Break Camps:
March 16-20
Spring Break Camp at the YMCA location in Deville Plaza. Join us for skating, swimming, arts and crafts, fitness games, and even an Easter egg hunt. The registration fee is $10; the member rate is $80 for the 1st child, 65 for the 2nd child and $50 for the 3rd child. The non-member rate is $95 for the first child, $80 for the 2nd child and $65 for the 3rd child. Drop off begins at 7:15am and pick up is no later than 6pm.
March 16-21
Mississippi Basketball & Athletics Spring Break Camp. Movies, tennis, academics, arts & crafts, jump rope, basketball, board games, soccer, math games, kids games, volleyball, robotics, flag football, and dodge ball! $75 fee; $25 per day drop-in service. Call Jannelle Griffin at 601-957-7373.
Spring Break Events:
March 14 Saturday
Jackson Zoo Day. Jackson Zoo. 9am-5pm. Admission: Friends of the Zoo free; children under 2 free; children 2-12 $3; adult 13+ $6; senior 65+ $5.40. Parking, train rides, & carousel $2 each. Strollers from $4-8. Groups with 15 or more contact 601-352-2586 for special rates and reservations. Call 601-352-2581.
March 14 Saturday
Bird Identification Workshop. 9am. Clinton Community Nature Center, 617 Dunton Road, Clinton. This fun & educational presentation will help you identify the many beautiful birds that visit our area. The public is invited to attend free of charge (donations by nonmembers are encouraged). Call 601-926-1104 or visit www.clintonnaturecenter.org.
March 14 Saturday
Attracting Birds to Your Property. 11am. Clinton Community Nature Center, 617 Dunton Road, Clinton. Learn several simple ways on how to successfully attract birds to your property. The public is invited to attend free of charge (donations by nonmembers are encouraged). Call 601-926-1104 or visit www.clintonnaturecenter.org.
March 15
Jr. Duck Stamp Competition. Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. The Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program is a dynamic educational program designed to teach wetland habitat and waterfowl conservation to students in kindergarten through high school. This is a wonderful way to get children interested in nature. For more information visit http://www.fws.gov/duckstamps/.
March 16-20
Spring Break Camp. 9am-3pm. Memphis Zoo. Ages PreK-K, 1st-2nd, 3rd-6th. Registration Deadline March 10. Number of Spaces 12 students/PreK-K, 20students/1st-2nd, 20students/3rd-6th. Cost $35/members per day & $45/nonmembers per day. Call 901-333-6765 to register.
March 17 Tuesday
Jackson Zoo Story Time. 9am. Jackson Zoo, Ramada Pavilion. Author, Abigail Hardin will read from her book “Look At Me, I am Just Like You.” Call 601-352-2580 or visit www.jacksonzoo.org.
March 18 Wednesday
Children’s Beginner Quilting Workshops. 8:30am-2pm. Southern Culture Heritage Foundation. Vicksburg. $65 per child. For more information, please contact the SCHF office 601-631-2997 or email info@southernculture.org.
March 18 & 19 Wed. & Thur.
Adam's Street Park. “Spring Break Day”. 11am-1pm. Adams Street Park, Flowood. An afternoon of fun activities for the youth of the Adam's Street area including: games, prizes, food and a special guest speaker. All free to the public!
March 19 Thursday
Dinobirds: Nature’s Greatest Joke. 7pm. Clinton Community Nature Center, 617 Dunton Road, Clinton. Scientist John Davis will give an illustrated program showing how birds can properly be classified as living dinosaurs. This presentation provides fascinating teaching opportunities and causes us to rethink old ideas. Children welcome. The public is invited to attend free of charge (donations by nonmembers are encouraged). Call 601-926-1104 or visit www.clintonnaturecenter.org.
March 21 Saturday
St. Paddy’s Day Parade. 12Noon, downtown Jackson. The Street Party will begin after the parade with a $6 entrance fee. No coolers allowed. Call 601-984-1972, 601-355-7685 or visit www.halandmals.com.
March 21 Saturday
Breakfast With The Birds. 9am. Clinton Community Nature Center, 617 Dunton Road, Clinton. Birders of all experience levels are invited to join others in a guided walk through the Center’s beautiful trails in search of the beautiful avian wonders that call the center home. Bring binoculars & your field guide. The public is invited to attend free of charge (donations by nonmembers are encouraged). Call 601-926-1104 or visit www.clintonnaturecenter.org.
March 21 Saturday
Spring Migration. 11am. Clinton Community Nature Center, 617 Dunton Road, Clinton. Learn about the fascinating facts of the long journey that tiny birds make across hundreds of miles of the Gulf of Mexico. The public is invited to attend free of charge (donations by nonmembers are encouraged). Call 601-926-1104 or visit www.clintonnaturecenter.org.
March 21 Saturday
Huge Children's Overstock Liquidation Sale. 10am-5pm. Madison Square Center for the Arts. 2101 Main Street, Madison. Boutique & Trunk Show lines all near or below wholesale. Visit www.overstockdesigns.com.
Out of Town Events:
March 14-April 4
Vicksburg Spring Pilgrimage. The “Grand Parade” of white columned mansions along the Mighty Mississippi River begins with Vicksburg. With styles ranging from antebellum, Greek Revival to turn-of-the-century Italianate, the homes are impeccably maintained, furnished with period antiques, and still as resplendent as ever. Call the Vicksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau 601-636-9421 or 1-800-221-3536 or www.visitvicksburg.com.
March 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 Fri.-Sat.
Gold in the Hills presented by Vicksburg Theatre Guild. 7:30pm. Vicksburg Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa Ave. Hilarious melodrama. Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children (12 & younger). Call 601-636-0471, www.vicksburg.com/~gold.
On Going Events:
Russell C. Davis Planetarium. 11am-5pm Tue.-Fri.; 7pm-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 12pm-5pm Sat.; 1pm-5pm Sun. Downtown Jackson. Ticket prices are as follows: Feature Films $6.50 Adults; $5.50 Seniors; $4 Children; Sky Shows $5.50 Adults; $4.50 Seniors; $3 Children; Space Science Exhibit FREE; Association of Science and Technology Centers membership privileges are accepted. Special Promotions: 25% discount on ticket prices for groups of 25 or more; 20% discount on individual ticket prices when 2 or more shows are purchased on the same day; 20% discount on gift shop purchases for educators - must show school ID. Facility Rental: Private birthday parties, screening parties, and other special occasions are scheduled by reservation only. Call 601-960-1552.
- Dinosaurs Alive! Tuesday-Friday 12pm, Saturday- Sunday 4pm, Saturday 7:30pm, Narrated by Michael Douglas. Join renowned paleontologists as they discover new fossils and uncover evidence that dinosaur descendants are still among us. See realistic and scientifically accurate computer-generated animation bring dinosaurs back to life…in a big way!
- Pulse: A STOMP Odyssey Tuesday-Sunday 2pm, Friday 7:30pm. Step-it-up to a show that celebrates the global beat and explore with us the sights and sounds of continents and cultures, guided by internationally acclaimed performers of the sensational Broadway stage show STOMP
- The Planets. Saturday-Sunday 3pm. Friday-Saturday 8:30pm. The Southeastern Planetarium Association is proud to produce the planetarium show, "The Planets." It's an exciting tour of the Solar System that looks at each planet as well as Solar System formation and extra-solar planets. It is narrated by Kate Mulgrew “Captain Janeway on Star Trek: Voyager”
- WSKY: Radio Station of the Stars. Saturday 1pm. “Tune-in” to astronomy with a pair of fictional radio disc jockeys who take students “rocking” and “rapping” through the universe featuring three hit song; weather and traffic reports; commercials; and phone-in calls to Dr. Cosmos.
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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. 8am-5pm Mon.-Fri.; 9am-5pm Sat.; 1-5pm Sun. LeFleur’s Bluff State Park. Admission to park and museum $5 adults, $4 seniors, and $3 children. Membership $35 individual or $65 family. Call 601-354-7303.
Current Exhibits:
On exhibit from January 24th through May 10th, Sustainable Choices will engage visitors with thought-provoking content, interactive exhibits, and live animals! Discover the impact of your everyday actions, and meet a few of your earthier neighbors.
Fish Feedings. 10am, every Tues. and Fri.
Creature Features. 10am & 2pm, almost every Sat. Informal live or mounted animal programs.
Miss. Museum of Natural Science Lecture Series. 12-1pm, Rotwein Theater, First Tues. monthly. Free to Museum Foundation Members (please show card). Regular museum fee: $5 adults; $4 for seniors; $3 children.
Preschool Discovery Room. General Museum visitors: 1-4pm Mon.-Fri; 9:30am-12pm & 1-4pm Sat; 1-4pm Sun. Hands-on discovery room designed for ages 3-pre K5 is open to general museum visitors. Topic for Group Classes varies. “And So It Begins Again! Spring!” (explore new life) Objective: Children will appreciate the miracle of spring-a truly amazing time of year. Open when a staff member or volunteer is available and schedule subject to change. Thirty minute classes are designed for groups of 10-16 children; class times are 9, 9:45, & 10:30am Mon.-Fri. Call Joan Elder for reservations, 601-351-7303 ext. 136.
Time for Twos. 1-4pm, second Tues. monthly. Preschool Discovery Room reserved for 2-year-olds and their caregivers. Reservations not required.
Story Time. 1:15, 2:15, and 3:15pm Wed. for children ages 3-5. Call Joan Elder, Preschool Coordinator, for details.
Summer Camps will be offered in June and July of 2009 for 2’s and for 3 through pre-k 5’s. Call Joan Elder, Preschool Coordinator, for details.
Clinton Community Nature Center. 617 Dunton Road, Clinton Trails (non-paved) open daily 7am until sunset. Price Hall opens 9am-5pm, Mon.-Fri. and 1-5pm, Sat.-Sun. Stroll trails and see the butterfly garden, amphitheater, famous elephant tree, & gift shop and more. We offer field trips for school & home school groups. No food, pets, or smoking please. Register for Day Camps. Call 601-926-1104 visit www.clintonnaturecenter.org.
Eudora Welty House Museum. 1119 Pinehurst, Jackson. The museum is celebrating the Centennial of this world-renowned writer, tour her home, explore her town, and enjoy commemorative events. Visit www.eudorawelty.org for complete information.
Governor’s Mansion Tours. Tues.-Fri. 9:30, 10, 10:30 & 11am. 300 East Capitol Street. First occupied in 1842, the Mississippi Governor’s Mansion is the second-oldest continuously occupied governor’s residence in the United States. This Greek Revival structure was designed by state architect William Nichols, who also designed the Old Capitol. The Mansion was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975. Free. Reservations are required for groups of ten or more. Call 601-359-6421 or visit www.mdah.state.ms.us.
Jackson Audubon Society Family Bird Walk. 8-10am, first Sat., monthly, except Dec. & Jan. Each walk led by an experienced JAS member. Look and listen for birds along the nature trails. Binoculars available for loan, call to reserve a pair. Children accompanied by adults welcome. $3 park admission. Call 601-956-7444 or visit website www.dreamwater.org/jxnaudubon.
The Jackson Zoo. 9am-5pm. Admission is Friends of the Zoo free; children under 2 free; child 2-12 $3; adult 13+ $6; senior 65+ $5.40. Groups with 15 or more contact 601-352-2586 for special rates and reservations. Parking, train rides, & carousel $2 each. Strollers from $4-8. Call 601-352-2581.
Manship House Museum. 9am-4pm, Tues.-Fri., 10am-4pm, Sat., 420 East Fortification St. Free. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more. 601-961-4724.
Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum. 9am-5pm Mon.-Sat., 1150 Lakeland Dr. Walk through, learn about and enjoy the rich past and tradition that make Mississippi. 601-713-3365 or 1-800-844-8687. www.MDAC.State.ms.us.
Mississippi Museum of Art. 10am-5pm Mon.-Sat., 12-5pm Sun. 380 South Lamar Street. $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 ages 6 through college age, under 5 and MMA members free. Students are free on Trustmark Free Tuesdays and BlueCross Free Thursdays. Seniors 60+ free on BancorpSouth Senior Salute Mondays-first Mon. of each month.
Visit www.msmuseumart.org.
Mississippi Petrified Forest. US Hwy 49 at Hwy 22, Flora. Open every day except Christmas and Thanksgiving. Earth Science Museum, nature trail, rock patio, picnic area, campgrounds and more. Adults $6, seniors are $5.50 & students are $4.50, group rate available. Call 601-879-8189 or visit www.mspetrifiedforest.com.
Old Capitol Museum. Closed on Monday. Tues-Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. Downtown Jackson. Hear the many stories this building can tell about history, architecture, politics, and people. Call 601-576-6920.
Weekend Crafts Demonstrations. Saturdays and Sundays. 10am-4:30pm. Mississippi craftsmen and artisans demonstrate their talents free to the public at the Miss. Crafts Center on Rice Road in Ridgeland. Call Sheri Cox at 601-856-7546.
Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center. Mon-Fri. 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am-1pm. A once in a lifetime opportunity awaits you inside Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center. Located just a stone's throw from the State Capitol building, its just walking distance of principal businesses and attractions in downtown Jackson. Through art, artifacts and photography, the work, lifestyle and artistic contributions of African Americans are celebrated, evoking a greater understanding of the African American experience in the Deep South. Admission is adults are $4.50, children are $1.50, and senior citizens are $3. Call 601-960-1457 for more information.
On Going Out of Town Events:
The Children's Museum of Memphis. Open 9am-5pm, Mon.-Sat., and 12-5pm, Sun. 2525 Central Avenue, Memphis. A discovery museum for children, families and educators, designed to complement the school curriculum and encourage the curiosity and imagination of children through interactive programs and hands-on exhibits. . Admission is $9. Special rates for school groups. Call 901-458-2678 or 901-320-3170. For a complete list of activities and coupons visit www.cmom.com.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. One of the USA's top 50 children's museums is situated on six oak-filled acres in a renovated 1915 school. Visitors can cross a creek, touch a tornado, sort shrimp, crank a crane, tromp in treehouses and much more. Admission is $7. Call 228-897-6039 visit www.lmdc.org.
The Memphis Zoo. Hours March-Oct.9am-6pm. Nov.-Feb. 9am-5pm. 2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis. Admission price includes entrance to all exhibits, including giant pandas. $13 Adults (ages 12-59); $12 seniors (ages 60+); $8 children (ages 2-11); Children under age 2 admitted free. Parking $3 per vehicle / Memphis Zoo Members park free. Just to name a few of the zoo’s events, Saturday Zoo School for Preschool Students, Saturday Trekkers, & Homeschool workshops. Call 901-276-WILD or visit www.memphiszoo.org for a complete list of the Zoo’s events.
