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My Little Red Wagon Day
Style Your Tile With a Twist
The Frog Prince
Starry November Night
Thanksgiving Week Activities

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We'll be OPEN on Monday, November 21 from 9am - 1pm!  Take this rare opportunity to come play on a Monday! The kids are out of school and we're ready for them!

Once Upon a Time

Once Upon a Time

Please mark your calendar for the LCDC 1st Annual "Once Upon a Time" Fundraiser.

This event is scheduled for January 21 at 7:00pm.  Please stay tuned for more details!

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My Little Red Wagon Day
My Little Red Wagon Tuesday, November 15 begins at 10am
We love Red Wagons & the memories they can create!
Activities include:
- Our Big Wall of Red
- My Little Red Wagon Craft
- My Little Red Wagon Storytime at 4:30pm
- My Favorite Shade of Red
- Our "Wagon Around the Block Parade" at 5pm

Decorate your family's red wagon the best you can and bring it to the discovery center on at 5:00pm to join us in our "Wagon Around the Block Parade"! We'll start out at the discovery center (staying on the sidewalk the whole time!) and cruise around the block ending back at the discovery center.

Tractor Supply CompanyEvery person that either attends our parade, enters a wagon in the parade or joins us that day for our "Red Wagon" activities will be entered into a chance to win a new Red Wagon from Hammond's Tractor Supply Co.!

Please call 985-340-9150 or email us at [email protected] to register your wagon. IT'S FREE - but your registration will let us know how many wagons to expect!

Style Your Tile....With a Twist!       

Wednesday, November 16  from 6:00pm-8:00pm           

 

Style Your Tile!Who: Adults only for this one!
What: Select your ceiling tile & style it with the supplies we provide
Where: Louisiana Children's Discovery Center
When: November 16 from 6:00-8:00pm
Libations & Hors' Devours will be provided. Please contact us to select your tile and your design (Painting with a Twist will sketch ahead of time).
Ceiling Tile Choices:
2' X 2' Tile - $50
2'X 4' Tile - $100
Various odd tiles available
Specify your preferred location - $25
Tile locations are front lobby, Creation Station and party rooms.
Call 985-340-9150 or email us to reserve your tile! Payment must be made at time of registration.
Pajamas & Play: The Frog Prince
Frog Prince Thursday, November 17 at 5:00

 

The Frog Prince is a colorful, funny and faithful adaptation of the classic folk story first recorded by the Brothers Grimm. The first of two Pajamas and Play presentations, Theatre IV's touring production of The Frog Prince is the story of a spoiled princess who breaks her promise to a noble frog that comes to her aid and the consequences that follow. Don't forget to bring the kids in their pjs. The milk and cookies are provided by The Columbia Theater and pre-show crafts are provided by your friends at the Louisiana Children's Discovery Center. For more info & ticket purchasing, please click here

Starry November Night at the Discovery Center!
Friday, November 18 from 5:00-8:00pm
Starry November Night What a great night to kick-off the holiday season in Downtown Hammond! As always, your discovery center has a ton of great fun planned for you and your family!
  • Join us for a fun FOAM Party in the Street! Sponsored by New Orleans Foam Parties 
  • The weather forecaster is calling for a 100% chance of SNOW at the discovery center! Sponsored by New Orleans Foam Parties
  • KidPreneurs!! Calling all Kid Entrepreneurs! We want to see what you've got. Give us a call to reserve a spot to sell YOUR hand-made items. The spot is free! 
  • Christmas Carols & Music by Holy Ghost Catholic School, Hammond Eastside Elementary Magnet, St. Thomas Aquinas High School Rock Band 48 Lights
  • Write a letter to Santa
  • Cookies & Milk
  • Toy Shopping! It's a Toy Display & Party with Discovery Toys, Kimberly Necaise! Buy toys & help the discovery center earn new toys!  You can shop from the 18th through the 22nd! 
AND....it's all FREE! Call 985-340-9150 for more info!

Tea Time With Manners        

Monday, November 21 at 2:30pm            

 

Tea and MannersWhat a sweet time together!  Join us for a very special tea time where you'll help your little one learn valuable lessons in manners, flower arranging, proper napkin folding, how to properly set a table, crafts, cookie decorating and, of course, fun in the discovery center! Each child will leave with a fun stuffed animal. 

Registration is required and the cost is $25 per member or $30 per non-member.
Call 985-340-9150 or email us to reserve your space! Payment must be made at time of registration.

Thanksgiving Week Activities!       

  • Tuesday, November 22 - 10:00am-6:00pm - It's a Celebration of Toys & The Toy Story!  Visit with the popular Buzz Lightyear. Come dressed as your favorite Toy Story character.  Do a little toy shopping with Kimberly Necaise from Discovery Toys and help the discovery center receive new toys!
  • Wednesday, November 23 - 10:30am - Drummin' with Chris is a special time for kids to discover the sounds of the drums, learn a few tips & experience playing a drum themselves!  
  • Thursday, November 24 - CLOSED for Thanksgiving!
  • Friday, November 25 - 2:00pm The Magic of Gaspano Magic Show!  Free to discovery center guests! 
  • Friday, November 25 - 3:30pm - The Magic of Gaspano Kids Magic Workshop for ages 9-12!  The fee is $12 per member or $14 per non-member. Please call 985-340-9150 or email us to register!         
 

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