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Join GCM for the silliest Halloween party in town on October 31! Enjoy safe, indoor trick-or-treating, spooky tunes, ghoulish crafts, and costume parades!

October-December 2017New! Seasonal Camp Imagination,

New! Global Food + Culture Festival, New! Santa's Polar Express Pajama Party, Downtown Countdown, and much more!

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November, and December Calendars

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Donor KudosA Museum for Everyone

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This Fall, we are bringing new programs and signature events to the Glazer Children’s Museum. From Halloween to New Year's Eve — and everything in between — GCM is the perfect place to learn through play and create new family traditions! Autumn is a special time of year, but balancing school, holidays, and special events can be stressful for children and parents alike. GCM is excited to introduce a new partnership with Evolve Personal Health that focuses on teaching children mindfulness through stress-relieving programs like yoga, meditation, and art. We hope to inspire children to approach life with purposeful intent and to equip parents with the tools to practice mindfulness at home. Mindfulness is an essential life skill which is proven to help children by:• Mitigating the effects of bullying• Improving mental health and well-being• Managing stress• Enhancing focus for children with ADHD• Reducing attention problems• Improving social skills We are very proud to partner with Evolve Personal Health to offer these programs FREE to our community in the courtyard outside of the Glazer Children’s Museum. Check out the Fall calendar within this newsletter for program dates and themes. Here’s to Fall!

Museum Information

General Informationinfo@glazermuseum.org

Birthdays, Camps, or Field Tripsreservations@glazermuseum.org

Membershipstrivera@glazermuseum.org

Donationsrgonzalez@glazermuseum.org

Volunteersvolunteers@glazermuseum.org

Venue Rentalsevents@glazermuseum.org

Hours of OperationMonday-Friday 10am-5pmSaturday 10am-6pmSunday 1-6pmClosed November 23, December 24,-25Now Open January 1, 2018

Admission PricesChildren Under 12 Months FreeChildren $9.50 | Adults $15Military, Teachers, & Seniors $12.50Members Always Free

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The cooler moments of the year are already

upon us and GCM has planned ways to keep you and your family warm with

festive fun. Join us this Fall to monster

mash at our Halloween Spree, explore worldly traditions at our Global Food + Culture Festival, meet Santa at our Polar Express Pajama Party, and ring in 2018 at our

Downtown Countdown!

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Give tHe gift of imagiNatioN'Tis the season for giving! Consider adding a GCM Family Membership to your list of gift ideas this year. There's no better gift than an entire year of educational programs, endless exploration, and the opportunity for the little ones in your life to become lifelong learners and leaders. To learn about membership levels and benefits, visit GlazerMuseum.org/memberships

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October 1 Member Morning, 10am-1pm: RoboticsOctober 2-7 Be a Caring Neighbor WeekOctober 2, 9 & 16 Positive Parenting Program (page 7) October 3 CBHC Free Tuesday with WEDU + PBS, Noon-7pm Daniel Tiger Appearances (page 7)October 10 Developmental Checkups (page 7)October 13 Science-tastic Day: Living vs. Non Living October 16 New Camp Imagination: Spooktacular Science $60 Full Day Camp | $50 MembersOctober 19 Wow Read for the Record: QuackersOctober 21 New Mindfulness with Evolve: Yoga (page 1)Oct 23, 30 & Nov 6 Positive Parenting Program (page 7) October 31 Wow 7th Annual Halloween Spree, 4-8pm $15 Admission | $10 Members (page 1)

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What's Happening Today?Scan the QR Code on your mobile device to view today’s programming schedule. Or visit

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November 1-5 Day of the Dead CelebrationsNovember 5 Member Morning, 10am-1pm: Fall CraftsNovember 7 CBHC Free Tuesday with WEDU, Noon-7pm (page 7)November 10 Science-tastic Day: Kitchen ScienceNovember 10 Mother of All Baby Showers, 6-9pm | themotherofallbabyshowers.com (page 6)November 11 Veterans Day, Free Admission for Military Families and VetsNovember 11 New Mindfulness with Evolve: Coloring Trees (page 1)November 14 Developmental Checkups (page 7)November 20-22 New Camp Imagination: Campsgiving $60 Full Day Camp | $50 Members | Half Day $30 | $25November 18-30 New Global Food + Culture Festival (page 6)November 23 Museum Closed for ThanksgivingNovember 26 Sunshine Sunday, 10am-1pm (page 7)

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December 1-8 Geek WeekDecember 2 New Santa's Polar Express Pajama Party, 5:30-8:30pm Take photos with Santa and more! $35 Admission | $30 Members (page 8)December 3 Member Morning, 10am-1pm: Code-a-thonDecember 5 CBHC Free Tuesday with WEDU + PBS, Noon-7pm Peg + Cat Appearances (page 7)December 9 New Mindfulness with Evolve: Stream of Consciousness (page 1)December 10-23 New Gingerbread Village Cardboard Challenge (page 6)December 16 Sorting Ceremony: A Magical Holiday Feast, 6:30-8pm $65 Admission | $55 MembersDecember 22 Science-tastic Day: SnowDecember 24-25 Museum Closed for Christmas Eve + Christmas DayDecember 27-29 New Camp Imagination: Winter Makers Workshop $30 Half Day Camp | $25 MembersDecember 31 Wow Downtown Countdown, 1-6pm (page 6)

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tOp pICKS from GCMThis Fall, GCM has you covered with innovative ways your family can continue to explore and grow together. From exploring global cultures to practicing mindfulness, here are a few ways to continue the learning this season!

iNStruCtableS.ComA Website for Mini Makers

GCM loves the maker movement and we can’t get enough of the DIY projects on Instructables.com!Learn to make tables, cranes, and even convertible cars for your kitty out of cardboard boxes. Then this December, contribute to our Gingerbread Village Cardboard Challenge. It takes a village to make one, so join us this holiday season!

2MotHer of all babY SHoWerSAn Event at GCM, November 10, 6-9pm

The 6th annual Mother of All Baby Showers brings top notch pregnancy, baby & toddler brands, and expertsto GCM so soon-to-be parents can explore the latest products, services, and trends for 21st century growing families. This adults-only event offers Try It Before You Buy It, educational sessions, swag bags, and $20,000 in giveaways. Get your general or VIP tickets today at themotherofallbabyshowers.com

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Language, holiday traditions, and food are often a child's earliest exposure to different cultures. That's why at GCM we encourage global exploration in exhibits like the West African Drum Hut + Japanese Pagoda and programs like Global Food + Culture Festival, November 20-30. At home, checkout Little Passports — a monthly package plan that sends subscribers activities and tools to help raise globally-minded kids.

1 MiNDful MomeNtS for kiDSAn Album that Moves You

Kira Willey is an Emmy-nominated musician who uses her art to teach mindfulness to kids through yoga. Her latest album, Mindful Moments for Kids, would be a great addition to your family's relaxation or exercise practice. Also checkout GCM's new monthly program on mindfulness for children in partnership with Evolve Personal Health.

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Sunshine SundayNovember 26, 10am-1pm Sunshine Sunday is a morning event on the last Sunday of every other month for children with special needs and their families. Explore the Museum with lights and sounds turned down, unique programs, and community resources. For more information, visit GlazerMuseum.org/accessibility

Developmental CheckupsOctober 10 | November 14 The Museum and Champions for Children have partnered to offer developmental checkups for children ages 36 months and under. During a checkup, parents meet with child development professionals to explore fun learning activities and to test a child’s benchmarks with the Ages & Stages Questionnaire. All checkups are included with admission but must be pre-registered at GlazerMuseum.org/developmentalcheckups

CBHC Free TuesdaysOctober 3 | November 7 | December 5, Noon-7pm The Children’s Board of Hillsborough County proudly presents free admission on the first Tuesday of every month, from Noon-7pm. Join the Glazer Children’s Museum along with partners CBHC and PBS Affiliate for free family fun every month.

Positive Parenting ProgramOctober 2, 9 & 16 | October 23, 30 & November 6 Join us this season as we partner with Champions for Children for The Triple P: Positive Parenting Program. Parents of children ages 0-12 are invited to meet a clinician to learn how to encourage positive behavior at home and become confident in their parenting style. All sessions are included with admission but must be pre-registered at GlazerMuseum.org/p3

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Thank you to all of our generous sponsors and friends who attended this year’s Imagination on September 28. Together, we raised funds for Museum exhibits and educational programs that serve Tampa Bay’s children. To learn more about the Museum’s mission to create lifelong learners and leaders, please visit GlazerMuseum.org/donate

P R E S E N T I N G S P O N S O R

Florida Pain Medicine

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Glazer Family Foundation | HealthAxis Group

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Essilor | Trademark Metals Recycling

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A & A Electric | Amscot | Baker Barrios ArchitectsEWI Construction | Imperial Aluminum | JabilPort Consolidated Inc. | Raymond James FinancialReliable Trucking Enterprises, Inc. | Rooms to Go FoundationSarah and Brooks Watkins Family Foundation | SoHo CapitalSoil Tech Distributors | Tampa Bay Times | Tech DataVertica Partners | Walter Family Foundation

I N S P I R AT I O N S P O N S O R SAdams and Reese LLP | Aramark | ASD SKY | Banker Lopez Gassler P.A. | Bast Financial Group-Northwestern Mutual | Buchanan Ingersoll

& Rooney PC | Commissioner Sandy & Jim Murman | Deirdre & Joe Colucci | Elevate, Inc. | Engage Behavioral Health | Fifth Third BankFlagler Construction Equipment | French’s Air Conditioning | Gianco Companies | Gray Robinson, P.A. | Greis Investment Funds | GTE Financial | Hill Ward Henderson | Insero & Co. CPA, LLC Jarred Bunch Consulting | Moffitt Cancer Center | PNC Bank | RIPA & AssociatesRYDOM Structures, Inc. | Shari & Todd Mezrah | Shumaker, Loop and Kendrick LLP | Tampa Bay Pilots Association | Telemundo TampaVisit Tampa Bay | Wagner Murray Architects | Waste Management Inc.

PAT R O N S P O N S O R SAnna & Bill Murray | Barbara & Jim Major | Bay News 9Discount Loans.com LLC | E-Pak Manufacturing, LLC | Gege & Al Kreischer | India & David Witte | Lykes Insurance, Inc. | Mr. & Mrs. Lee Mezrah | Nationwide Title Clearing, Inc. | Nielsen | Power Design, Inc. Suzy & Mark Mendelson

B I L L B O A R D S P O N S O R Clear Channel OutdoorD E C O R S P O N S O R OAI Visual BrandingD I N N E R S P O N S O R SaltBlock Hospitality GroupF O O D S P O N S O R GOYAT R AV E L S P O N S O R FlexJetM E D I A S P O N S O R Swim Digital

DoNor kuDoSThe Glazer Children's Museum is a nonprofit organization committed to providing rich learning environments to Tampa Bay's kids. Thank you to this season's generous donors:

Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. Birthday BashTampa Bay Water Ocean SandboxEarly Learning Coalition Toddler TakeoverChildren's Board of Hillsborough County Toddler TakeoverFlorida Cultural Affairs General Operating Support

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December 2, 5:30-8:30pm$35 Admission | $30 Members

Cuddle up as a family for a screening of the beloved holiday classic Polar Express at GCM. Dress in your favorite PJ's, take photos with Santa, enjoy cookies

+ hot cocoa, create holiday crafts, and more! To learn more, visit GlazerMuseum.org/events/polarexpress

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