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Where's Piper?
Hip-Hop'n with Piper
Waffle Breakfast with Piper
Kidz-Nite-In
Piper Painting
Bubble Blast & Discovery Science
Closing for One Week

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Where's Piper?  

Our new friend is becoming quite the celebrity and will be popping up all over the place.
Piper the Pelican

To keep you updated here's a list of his upcoming appearances:
  • "Play with Piper" at the LCDC on Tues/Thurs from 11am-1pm *this time will be readjusted when school opens 
  • Hip-Hop'n with Piper on Friday, 7/29 
  • Private Appearance 7/30 at 12:15 
  • Waffle Breakfast with Piper on Wed, Aug 3 at 9am 
  • Kidz Nite In on Friday, 8/5
  • Painting with Piper on Sat, 8/6 at 10am 
If you would like for Piper to bring some pelican fun to your special event or party please let us know!
Greetings!

Dinosaur Train in Hammond!!!

Dinosaur Big City Please be sure to mark your calendars for Hot August Night in Downtown Hammond on Friday, August 19.  As always we have a ton of fun planned and will be THE place for families on this special night!  In conjunction with Hot August Night we have developed a very exciting partnership with our local PBS Kids Channel, Louisiana Public Broadcasting .  We're thrilled to announce that LPB will be premiering Dinosaur Train's movie Dinosaur Big City with us at the Columbia Theater on Hot August Night!  This FREE premier is open to everyone. There will be a variety of fun activities, treats, and special appearances (uh huh...you heard me..."Buddy"!).  So mark your calendar! 

Stop by the discovery center to pick up your FREE ticket!  The show will be held at 5:30pm & 7:30pm - take your pick!

 

Hip-Hop'n with Piper
Main Street Dance Friday, July 29 at 11am

Piper's having so much fun...decorating cookies, painting and now dancing!  Who knew that a pelican could do so much!

Join Piper and friends on Friday, July 29 as Mrs. Beth and friends from Main Street Dance teach Piper and the kids some fancy footwork!  Learn to get your moves on with Piper at the discovery center!
Waffle Breakfast with Piper!
Wednesday, August 3 at 9am

Waffle House Who doesn't love starting the morning off with a waffle, bacon & juice? Piper does for sure!  Come out and enjoy a waffle breakfast with Piper on Wednesday, August 3 at 9am.  The cost is $5 and includes your admission to play in the discovery center all day!  This awesome breakfast is being sponsored by our local Waffle House at 1010 W. Thomas Street right near downtown Hammond.  Breakfast is limited to the first 100 attendees!

Kidz-Nite-In!     

Friday, August 5 from 6:00pm - 10:00pm  

Kidz Nite In Have you been waiting for a us to offer a time for you to drop your child off for play at the discovery center? Now is your time!

 

Kidz Nite In is will be a night of serious fun for children from entering Kindergarten to children entering 3rd grade!  They'll enjoy play with Piper, arts/crafts, games and more!

 

Registration is required and the cost is $35 per member child or $40 per non-member child.  Please call 985-340-9150 or email Kim Walker for questions or to register! 

Piper Painting!    

Saturday, August 6 from 10am-12noon *New date/time*  

Painting with a TwistDo you love to paint? We're excited to welcome Painting with a Twist to the discovery center!    

 

Painting With Piper!  

 

If painting is your thing and you love Piper then join us for this exciting activity.  Children ages 6 and above will leave this event having painted their very own Piper the Pelican.  The cost of this event includes all materials, snack, play time with Piper and admission to play in the discovery center (with parent) after the painting session.  Registration is required and the cost is $35 for members or $40 for non-members.  Please call 985-340-9150 or email Kim Walker for questions or to register! 

Bubble Blast & Discovery Science!
Saturday, August 6 from 10am - 12pm

Bubble Blast Bubble Blast is back!  The first Saturday of every month we offer a time for you to enter free with a donation of at least a 24oz Dawn Dish detergent and/or a bottle of Karo Syrup.  Thanks for your continued support! We love our bubbles & they love you!

Discovery Science will be back during this same time as we explore more about fun with bubbles!

One-Week Closing Announcement!     

Monday, August 8 - Friday, August 12   

Sorry We Are Closed  

We will be closing the week of Aug 8- Aug 12 for painting, extra cleaning, touch-ups and new exhibit installation. We look forward to seeing you when we re-open on Saturday, August 13!

 

 

Please call 985-340-9150 if you have questions! 

 

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