DAY ONE:

CODING CHALLENGE/SCIENCE AFTER HOURS
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

CODING CHALLENGE:

The C Spire C3 Jr. event is an invitation only that includes elementary age students from schools and organizations across the state. These students will be challenged to use their technical abilities and critical thinking skills to navigate through obstacles. Our hope is to inspire children to pursue an academic and career path that includes information technology and computer science.

Twenty-two teams from across the state have been invited to the Mississippi Children’s Museum in Jackson and Meridian to
participate in C3 Jr, a coding challenge uniquely designed for elementary age students. Teams comprised of four fourth grade
students will be guided through coding challenges by a C Spire Mentor, treated to lunch compliments of C Spire, and participate
in an awards ceremony at the conclusion of the challenge.

SCIENCE AFTER HOURS:

Join the LeFleur Museum District for Science After Hours on September 14, at 5:30pm!
You’re invited to help kick-off the 8th Annual Mississippi Science Fest, presented by C Spire, at Belhaven Town Center! Guests can enjoy live music by the Lonely Hearts band and purchase tickets to the festival on Saturday, Sept. 16. Local food and drink options include Poppy’s Pies, Elvie’s, Pulito, and GoodBar! Sponsors can enjoy an exclusive VIP Lounge inside the Optimist. 
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• No Ticket Purchase Required
• Child and Pet Friendly
• 5:30pm – 7:30pm

On this special night, we will also be announcing the winner of our Apple Watch Ultra 49mm, worth $799.00! Anyone who purchases a presale ticket to the 2023 Mississippi Science Fest will be automatically entered in this giveaway! Winner will be announced at Science After Hours. Winner does not have to be present to win. Giveaway closes at 6:30pm on Thursday, Sept. 14. 

FIELD TRIP FRIDAY
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: LEFLEUR MUSEUM DISTRICT
Must be booked with each museum individually.

In partnership with the MS Science Fest, the LeFleur Museum District invites you to attend a special STEM-themed Field Trip Friday! On Friday, September 15, all four museums will host a day dedicated to promoting STEM subjects and increasing science literacy for our field trip guests.

On this special day, your students will be some of the select few who have the opportunity to spend their field trip time interacting with nationally renowned STEM professionals and engaging in unique, hands-on activities that align and connect directly to the science and math content taught in your classroom. Students on this Field Trip Friday will get an exclusive sneak preview into the exciting guests, experiments, exhibits, and lessons brought into Jackson for Saturday’s MS Science Fest! ​

MISSISSIPPI SCIENCE FEST
SEPTEMBER 16, 2023
​9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: LEFLEUR MUSEUM DISTRICT
Cost: $10 (Allows entrance to all four museums). Does not include food truck purchases. Tickets may also be purchased at any museum on the day of the event.

​The Mississippi Science Fest (MSF) will showcase science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) industries, organizations, and innovations happening across the state. MSF aims to engage students, families, adults, and educators in a fun and interactive learning environment that promotes science education and workforce development.

The LeFleur Museum District will offer exhibitors, special events, and programs at four sites – the Mississippi Children’s Museum, MDWFP’s Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Museum, and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum on September 16.

On Saturday, September 16, your ticket will include parking and your shuttle ride between museums from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Food trucks and vendors will also be on-site. Visit the MS Agriculture Museum’s General Store, MS Children’s Museum’s Red Rocket Cafe (open 9 am – 4 pm), or one of several food trucks (10:30 am – 3:30 pm, not included with admission).