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Paychex theater

Storybook Friends Meet and Greet: Bruce the Bear

Occurs on July 22, 2023 Storybook Friends Meet and Greet: Pout Pout Fish

Enjoy a meet and greet with Bruce the Bear.

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July 22, 2023

Storybook Friends Meet and Greet: Bruce the Bear

Recurring Event
Time 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location Paychex Theater
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22

Model wearing Barbie-inspired clothing

Barbie Fashion Show

Occurs on July 22, 2023 Barbie Fashion Show

Watch models take the runway in National Toy Hall of Fame inductee Barbie Doll-inspired outfits designed and presented by local modeling agency Mary Therese Friel, […]

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July 22, 2023

Barbie Fashion Show

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Time 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location Paychex Theater
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22

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Spin Master’s Summer of Play: Daily Cartoon

Occurs on July 22, 2023 Spin Master’s Summer of Play: Daily Cartoon

Unwind and relax with a daily, 20-minute cartoon featuring episodes from Paw Patrol, Bakugan, and more!

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July 22, 2023

Spin Master’s Summer of Play: Daily Cartoon

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Time 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Location Paychex Theater
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22

Paychex theater

Storybook Friends Meet and Greet: Bruce the Bear

Occurs on July 22, 2023 Storybook Friends Meet and Greet: Pout Pout Fish

Enjoy a meet and greet with Bruce the Bear.

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July 22, 2023

Storybook Friends Meet and Greet: Bruce the Bear

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Time 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location Paychex Theater
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21

Paychex theater

Storybook Friends Meet and Greet: Bruce the Bear

Occurs on July 21, 2023 Storybook Friends Meet and Greet: Pout Pout Fish

Enjoy a meet and greet with Bruce the Bear.

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July 21, 2023

Storybook Friends Meet and Greet: Bruce the Bear

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Time 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location Paychex Theater
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21

Paychex theater

Storybook Friends Story Reading

Occurs on July 21, 2023 Storybook Friends Story Reading

Enjoy an interactive story time with Bruce the Bear and then say hello during a meet and greet.

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July 21, 2023

Storybook Friends Story Reading

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Time 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Location Paychex Theater
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Fri

21

Blue Spin Master Logo

Spin Master’s Summer of Play: Daily Cartoon

Occurs on July 21, 2023 Spin Master’s Summer of Play: Daily Cartoon

Unwind and relax with a daily, 20-minute cartoon featuring episodes from Paw Patrol, Bakugan, and more!

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July 21, 2023

Spin Master’s Summer of Play: Daily Cartoon

Recurring Event
Time 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Location Paychex Theater
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Fri

21

Paychex theater

Storybook Friends Meet and Greet: Bruce the Bear

Occurs on July 21, 2023 Storybook Friends Meet and Greet: Pout Pout Fish

Enjoy a meet and greet with Bruce the Bear.

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July 21, 2023

Storybook Friends Meet and Greet: Bruce the Bear

Recurring Event
Time 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location Paychex Theater
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20

Paychex theater

Storybook Friends Meet and Greet: Bruce the Bear

Occurs on July 20, 2023 Storybook Friends Meet and Greet: Pout Pout Fish

Enjoy a meet and greet with Bruce the Bear.

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July 20, 2023

Storybook Friends Meet and Greet: Bruce the Bear

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Time 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location Paychex Theater
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20

Paychex theater

Storybook Friends Story Reading

Occurs on July 20, 2023 Storybook Friends Story Reading

Enjoy an interactive story time with Bruce the Bear and then say hello during a meet and greet.

View Event Details
July 20, 2023

Storybook Friends Story Reading

Recurring Event
Time 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Location Paychex Theater
[Get Full Details]

Thu

20

Blue Spin Master Logo

Spin Master’s Summer of Play: Daily Cartoon

Occurs on July 20, 2023 Spin Master’s Summer of Play: Daily Cartoon

Unwind and relax with a daily, 20-minute cartoon featuring episodes from Paw Patrol, Bakugan, and more!

View Event Details
July 20, 2023

Spin Master’s Summer of Play: Daily Cartoon

Recurring Event
Time 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Location Paychex Theater
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Thu

20

Paychex theater

Storybook Friends Meet and Greet: Bruce the Bear

Occurs on July 20, 2023 Storybook Friends Meet and Greet: Pout Pout Fish

Enjoy a meet and greet with Bruce the Bear.

View Event Details
July 20, 2023

Storybook Friends Meet and Greet: Bruce the Bear

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Time 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location Paychex Theater
[Get Full Details]

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