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   Final Closure Dates! CMON will continue to be closed three days a week for maintenance and cleaning for the first two weeks in October. The museum will be open Thursday through Sunday, from 10:00 am until 4:30 pm, until October 9, 2024.  Spooktacular Tickets Are Selling Fast!  CMON is celebrating Halloween with our annual not-so-scary Halloween Spooktacular all day on Saturday, October 19! This eerie-sistable event will take place at three designated times throughout the day and the museum will ONLY be open for members and guests with Halloween Spooktacular event tickets. So choose the CMON Halloween Spooktacular time that is best for you and your family and come dressed in your favorite costumes for Halloween activ- ities, games, trick or treating, and more! The 4:00pm – 6:00pm and 10:00am – 12:00pm trick or treating slots are now SOLD OUT! Get your tickets for 1:00pm – 3:00pm before they’re gone! Reservations required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children of all ages are welcome. – CMON member pricing is $5 for adults and $15 for children.* – The fee for all other guests is $10 for adults and $20 for children. *Please log in as a member to receive this discount. Refunds after pur- chase will not be given. Spooktacular Tickets Interested in being a volunteer? Support this annual event with volunteer opportunities. We appreciate the support from our local businesses and residents in our community who help put on this amazing event. Volunteer Opportunities Thank You to Our Fang-tastic Sponsors! CMON’s Halloween Spooktacular is Presented By Stepping Stone Kids Therapy Activities Sponsored by Children’s Dentistry of Naples Women in Business Southwest Florida The Little Gym Naples Collier Charter Academy Naples Family Marital Arts Bouchard Financial Group Bridge Prep Academy Home Clean Heroes SWFL Rupert’s Karate Academy Morning Star Children’s Dentistry Nothing Bundt Cakes Naples Babysitting Company  The primary goal of Stepping Stone Kids Therapy is to provide services to children and their families with quality care using ABA, Occupational, and Speech therapies in a variety of settings to create individualized care and ensure the desired outcomes. Halloween Exceptional Night  Tuesday, October 22, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Exceptional Nights are created specifically for children with physical and/or neurological disabilities, Autism, and other sensory integration disorders. Lighting and sounds are muted, cool-down spaces are avail- able, and participation is limited to keep crowds to a minimum. The whole family is encouraged to attend to make the evening enjoyable and educational for the child. October’s Exceptional Night will feature a sensory-friendly trick or treat experience, and Halloween themed games. Feel free to come dressed in your not-so-spooky costumes! Event is free for members and $5 per person for non-members. Reserve Your Spot Mini Buddhas Yoga October’s Mini Buddha’s session will take place on Sunday, October 13. This 30-minute session is designed for Mini Buddhas of all ages. Parents are encouraged to play and participate. Taught by Just Play by E.Co’s Elaina Vasta, this session will introduce children to yoga through imagin- ative themes that take them on a journey incorporating yoga, dance, and play. Registration cost is $30 per child (includes one parent and admission for the day). CMON Member’s will receive a $10 discount per registration (log-in required). Check-in begins at the front desk at 9:00 a.m. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one!  Register Now Are You Ready for Rainbowdance? Classes start October 14 Rainbowdance is an expressive art program perfected to work through 45 minutes of music and movement while refining foundational tools like empowered movement, attunement, positive social engagement, and safety building. Built on the foundation of collaboratively navi- gating self-esteem, self-regulation, and social empathy. Register Here  Parent Cafe is Coming to CMON!  Join us for a cup of coffee or tea and discuss various topics related to parenting during our Parent Cafe. Parent Cafes are a wonderful way for parents and caregivers to build connections and have mean- ingful conversations. Using the Parent Cafe principles of resilience, relationships, knowledge, support and communication, we will share our parenting experiences and gain new insights and perspectives. Come together to talk, listen and support one another. Please note that childcare will not be provided. To ensure more in depth conversations, space will be limited. Parent Cafe Dates Time: 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. October 15, 2024 November 19, 2024 December 17, 2024 January 21, 2025 February 18, 2025 March 18, 2025 April 15, 2025 May 13, 2025 Register Now Registration for Fall and Winter Break Camps    Fall Break Camp Fall Break Camp at CMON will take place on November 25, 26, 27, and 29. There is no camp on Thanksgiving Day. There are a limited number of spots available, so reserve yours now! Reserve Fall Camp Spots Winter Break Camp There are two weeks of Winter Break camp available, with an optional bonus day of camp available for purchases with each week. Spots are going fast, so reserve yours now! More Information and Registration THE BLUE EXHIBIT Is Now Open  “THE BLUE EXHIBIT” focuses on kid-powered interactive play through blocks of all sizes, balls, books, dress-up, and more! Young builders’ imag- inations can run wild as they combine foam building blocks into structures, systems, or shapes. Build life-sized forts to smaller towers and everything in between. If you can imagine it, you can build it! “THE BLUE EXHIBIT” will encourage learning through play and innovation, as kids interact with a bajillion blue items and create the fun! See THE BLUE EXHIBIT until November 4, 2024. Backyard Bash is November 15 Mark you calendars for Backyard Bash, a 21+ event that invites adults to feel like kids again! Enjoy an evening playing bigger-than-life backyard games, dinner from local food trucks, a curated beer and wine beverage selection, live music, and chances to win exciting prizes.  Tickets and Details Backyard Bash is Presented by Ave Maria Development Additional Support Provided By: B&I Contractors Strong Tower Risk Management Jodie & Mark Montgomery Woodward, Pires & Lombardo Stepping Stone Kids Therapy Schenkel Shultz Owen Ames Kimball Gulfshore Life Jenna Buzzacco-Foerster & Jonathan Foerster Jenny Urness CMON’s New Early Learning Center  Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON) is a trusted place for children to play, learn and dream. We’re proud of our impact, and we know there’s more we can do to serve our community. This will be a one-of-a-kind learning environment for students to develop and to be positioned for success throughout their academic careers. To learn more about CMON’s Early Learning Center and how you can help build a brighter future for our community, please connect with Jon- athan Foerster at [email protected] or 239-260-1702. Read the Story from WINK News Mark Your Calendars for Giving Tuesday Giving Tuesday (Tuesday, December 3rd) is just around the corner and a great time to start thinking about your charitable support to wrap up the year. We hope that you will consider making a gift to CMON between now and December 3rd to help us continue to provide an exciting environment where families can play, learn, and dream together.  Donate to CMON     |