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3 Can't-Miss Holiday Events at Erie's ExpERIEnce Children’s Museum

Hands-on activities, festive workshops, and unforgettable family fun await this holiday season!

By Macaroni KID Erie November 20, 2024

The holidays are just around the corner, and Erie's ExpERIEnce Children's Museum has three unforgettable events planned to make the season brighter for your family! Mark your calendars and get ready for festive fun, creative play, and memorable moments that will have your little ones smiling from ear to ear.


The ExpERIEnce Children's Museum sponsored this article.





🦃 Stay and Play Day Camp: Turkey Takeover

  • Friday, November 29 | 9 AM - 4 PM

Looking for a fun way to keep the kids engaged the day after Thanksgiving? Shake off the turkey coma and join the museum for Turkey Takeover! Kids will explore their creativity and engineering skills in a day of hands-on fun with balloons, games, and more. It’s the perfect mix of play and learning that your kids will gobble up!

  • Cost: $55 per child
  • Ages: 7-10
  • Discount: 10% off for museum members
  • Registration: Register Here



🎄 Gingerbread Workshop

  • Saturday, December 14 | 5 - 7 PM
  • Sunday, December 15 | 10 AM - 12 PM

Kick off the holiday season with this hands-on STEAM learning workshop! Families will build gingerbread masterpieces while enjoying hot chocolate, cookies, and plenty of festive cheer. This interactive event is a great way to create holiday memories together while embracing creativity.

  • Cost: $25 for an Adult/Child Pair
  • Discount for Members: 20% off the first Adult/Child Pair
  • Add-Ons: $5 for each additional adult, $10 for each additional child
  • Registration: Register Here



🎉 Noon Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31 | 11 AM - 1 PM and 2 - 4 PM

Why wait until midnight to celebrate the New Year? The museum’s Noon Year’s Eve events offer two opportunities to ring in 2025 early with music, activities, and a countdown to "Noon." Perfect for families with young children, this event is a joyful way to welcome the new year together. This event sold out in 2023!

  • Details and Registration: Coming soon! 

Whether you're engineering with balloons, crafting gingerbread houses, or counting down to Noon Year’s Eve, the ExpERIEnce Children's Museum is the place to be this holiday season. Don’t miss out—register today and make this season one to remember!

Register now to secure your spot at these ExpERIEnce Children's Museum events and make this holiday season one to remember!