USO Discovery Kids at THE POLAR EXPRESS PAJAMA PARTY!

This event last took place on Dec 12th, 2019
4:30 PM EDT (1630Q)

Join USO Discovery Kids at THE POLAR EXPRESS PAJAMA PARTY! Your family will enjoy the magnificent holiday classic The Polar Express 3D on the GIANT Screen in the comfort of your PJs and take part in holiday activities, including face painting, a hot chocolate station, a make-n-take sleigh bell station, a souvenir Putnam ornament and a lights-out adventure through the museum exhibits. This event has proven time and again to be a blast for the entire family. Don’t forget to bring your flashlight!

USO tickets include a souvenir ornament, hot chocolate, a seat in the movie theater and all of the holiday activities.

4:30PM-5:30PM – Check-in w/ USO representatives at venue 5:00PM – Venue Opens, Family Fun 7PM – Movie will begin!

This event is for military youth ages 3-10 along with a parent(s). Program is geared towards this age group.

+Children ages 11-18 are only eligible if they have an attending sibling between the ages of 3-10. +Children under the age of 3 are only eligible if they have an attending sibling between the ages of 3-10.

Please register and get full details at www.tixfortroops.org

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