The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center will host COFFEE & COMET, a very early morning viewing party for Comet ISON on Tuesday, November 26, at 5:30AM! The Space Geek Team will fling open the Ticketing Rotunda and be ready to track the passing of ISON over Balboa Park! Galileo’s Café will be open—you can pre-order a light breakfast, or purchase coffee and munchies that morning. Join us to get all the breaking news about Comet ISON as it streaks through the sky over San Diego and is visible to us (weather and marine layer permitting, of course!).

Come enjoy an afternoon listening to these young violin and cello performers play Suzuki repertoire in group settings. These ensembles work throughout the semester, mastering their pieces and performance skills. Always upbeat and filled with energy, this recital will make you smile and tap your toes!

Back by popular demand, Nate the Great will dazzle the audience with his amazing magic tricks! Countdown on the hour, every hour to 2014. Crowns and noisemakers provided! Popcorn, face painting, bounce house fun, music, games, entertainment, and so much more! Celebrate the New Year with the entire family at the MMCM!

Countdown on the hour, every hour to 2014. Crowns and noisemakers provided! Popcorn, face painting, bounce house fun, music, games, entertainment, and so much more! Celebrate the New Year with the entire family at the MMCM!

Investigate weather patterns in different parts of the world, including your own neighborhood. Museum guests can watch and participate in a variety of fun demonstrations throughout the day!

For ages 5 – 10 Camp Cost: $30 per child/$25 for MMCM members Cost includes snack and supplies. Children must bring a lunch, beverage, and outdoor clothing. It may be cold outside, but things are heating up at the MMCM! Campers can fill a day on break with all kinds of winter activities. Try snowflake stamping, make a ski jump art project and your own snowman (out of something unexpected!). Investigate weather patterns in different parts of the world, including your own neighborhood. Learn about seasonal changes, temperature, dew and frost, condensation, and more.

Investigate weather patterns in different parts of the world, including your own neighborhood. Learn about seasonal changes, temperature, dew and frost, condensation, and more. Activities, crafts, demonstrations and fun are on the agenda.

Investigate weather patterns in different parts of the world, including your own neighborhood. WEYI TV 25 will be on site to share important information with our guests. Activities, crafts, demonstrations and fun are on the agenda.

During the month of December, Santa’s helper elf will be stationed at the Children’s Museum. If you see him, take a picture and upload it to the MMCM Face Book page, and tell us where you found him. Your name will then be placed in a drawing for a MMCM T-shirt.