MCM-Meridian to host fifth annual Science Saturday in conjunction with Mississippi Science Festival

MCM-Meridian to host fifth annual Science Saturday in conjunction with Mississippi Science Festival

Published 4:16 pm Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Meridian, Miss. – Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian will host its fifth annual Science Saturday on Sept. 20, in conjunction with the 10th annual Mississippi Science Festival presented by the C Spire Foundation. This special event will offer hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities for families and children of all ages, aligning with MSF’s statewide celebration of innovation and discovery.

During Science Saturday, children and families are invited to engage with STEAM leaders and explore potential careers in Mississippi. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., various organizations will showcase their industry and work through unique exhibits, allowing guests to interact and learn from them.

MSF is presented by the C Spire Foundation, and in partnership with AmazonInCommunities, Eaton, Entergy, The Great City Mississippi Foundation, Ingalls Shipbuilding, Nissan, Ochsner Rush Health and Southern Farm Bureau of Mississippi.

In the days leading up to Science Saturday, MCM-Meridian will host two additional events designed for elementary students and their chaperones:

C Spire C3 Jr. Coding Challenge

Thursday, Sept. 18 — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Twenty-five schools 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. C Spire mentors guide teams comprised of four fourth-grade students through coding challenges. This year the challenge will include a chatbot built with AI by C Spire in collaboration with Amazon Web Services. In addition, students are treated to lunch compliments of C Spire Foundation and participate in an awards ceremony at the conclusion of the challenge.

Field Trip Friday

Friday, Sept. 19 — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In partnership with MSF, MCM-Meridian invites students to attend a special STEAM-themed Field Trip Friday. The museum will host a day dedicated to promoting STEAM subjects and increasing science literacy for field trip guests. Students attending Field Trip Friday will have an opportunity to participate in hands-on experiments, interactive exhibits and see classroom science lessons come to life.

Science Saturday in conjunction with MS Science Fest

Saturday, Sept. 20 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Children and families will have the opportunity to interact with STEAM professionals, engage in hands-on activities, and explore exciting experiments and exhibits. Science Saturday is sponsored locally by Ochsner Rush Health, which is also hosting a Teddy Bear Clinic to support children’s health and wellness. All activities are included in general admission ($10/person) and museum membership. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. For more information, visit www.mcmmeridian.org.

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