Special Events
Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash
On February 25th and 26th, put on your Bar-ba-loot suit, stick a Wocket in your pocket, hop on pop and make a stop at The Magic House for s super-dee-dooper-dee-booper good time! The Nine Network, in partnership with Mercy Children’s Hospital, is kicking off Read Across America with a Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash! Join us for a special story time featuring your favorite Dr. Seuss books, make your very own Dr. Seuss hat, enjoy exclusive screenings of the PBS science based show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!™, and get your picture taken with the Cat in the Hat! With a paid adult admission, the Nine Network will give free admission to children age 11 and under who bring a new Dr. Seuss book ($5 minimum value) to donate to the Joplin school district during the Dr. Seuss weekend event.
Boys' Night Out
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Oh boy! Fathers and sons, grandpas and grandsons, uncles and nephews are all invited to grab their sleeping bags for a little male bonding time at The Magic House’s. Boys’ Night Out sleepover event. Camp out at the museum, do fun guy stuff like work on a construction project, feast on camp food, explore the museum after dark, make s’mores for a late-night snack and enjoy breakfast in the morning. This is one event you won’t want to sleep through!
Activities recommended for ages 3 to 11.
$30 per person
Reservation required
Egg Roll
The Magic House is on a roll – an egg roll! Join us on The Magic House’s front lawn Monday, April 9 for our annual Egg Roll! In the great tradition of the White House, The Magic House is inviting children 12 and under to roll up their sleeves and participate in an “egg-citing” race as they use large spoons to roll their eggs across the finish line. “Eggs-tra” activities include egg decorating, making “Medals of Eggsellence,” a special story time and even an opportunity to meet a very special guest – the Easter Bunny! All “egg-tivities” are available throughout the day.
Free with museum admission
Fairy Tale Tea with Cinderella
April 21– 22, 2012
11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Once upon a time – Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22, to be exact – The Magic House will host a Fairy Tale Tea with Cinderella. Aspiring princes and princesses will have the opportunity to sip tea or apple juice, dine on assorted desserts, make a bejeweled crown to take home and enjoy a short, live production of Cinderella. Following the play, kids can see their favorite characters up close as Cinderella, Prince Charming and the Fairy Godmother visit with guests and sign autographs.
Seating is assigned. Parties wishing to be placed together should mention their seating preference when making their reservation. Guests are encouraged to dress in their storybook best. At least one shoe required!
Sponsored by Zhu Zhu Pets
$18 per person
$15 per person (members)
Reservation required