CMA Magic in the Making

Celebrating the Power of Learning by Doing!

For one night, the Children’s Museum becomes something entirely new.

Join us for the inaugural CMA Magic in the Making, an adults-only evening at the Children’s Museum of Acadiana featuring live music, curated bites, cocktails, interactive moments, and a reimagined museum experience.

Thursday, August 20, 2026

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Children’s Museum of Acadiana
Adults 21+ Only | Cocktail Attire

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Event Details

CMA Magic in the Making is an elevated adults-only fundraiser celebrating the power of learning by doing. Guests will experience the museum after hours with live music by Three Thirty Seven, curated small bites by Park Bistro, interactive entertainment, and special moments throughout the evening.

This is more than a night out. It’s a chance to be part of what’s next for CMA.

What Your Ticket Includes

Full event admission
Live music by Three Thirty Seven
Curated small bites by Park Bistro
Limited bar featuring a signature cocktail
Interactive performances and surprises throughout the evening
Exclusive after-hours museum experience

General Admission – $175

(Plus applicable processing fees)

Tickets are limited for this inaugural event.

Your ticket supports hands-on learning, community access initiatives, and the continued growth of the Children’s Museum of Acadiana for generations to come.

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Magic Maker Sponsors

Diverse Studio

Bright Future Sponsors

Park Bistro

Three Thirty Seven

First Horizon

Clay and Lynette Darnall

JAE Events

Be part of something magical.

Secure your ticket and help shape the next chapter of CMA.

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What Can I Expect the Night Of?

Think New Year’s Noon… just for adults (and a little less confetti).

Guests will enjoy:

Live music by Three Thirty Seven
Curated small bites by Park Bistro
Limited bar featuring a signature cocktail
Interactive performances, surprises, and playful moments throughout the museum
A reimagined after-hours CMA experience, unlike anything we’ve done in over 15 years

This is not your typical fundraiser, it’s designed to be immersive, social, and distinctly CMA.

Why Support CMA?

For nearly 30 years, the Children’s Museum of Acadiana has been a place where curiosity is sparked, confidence is built, and children are empowered to learn by doing.

Each year, thousands of children and families from across Acadiana walk through our doors to explore, create, and imagine. From sensory-friendly mornings and Museums for All access to hands-on STEAM programming and cultural experiences, CMA exists to ensure every child has a place to belong, learn, and grow.

Your support of CMA Magic in the Making helps make those moments possible.

What Could the Next 30 Years Look Like?

As CMA approaches its 30th anniversary, we find ourselves asking an exciting question:

What’s next?

For the first time in decades, we are intentionally exploring the future of our museum, including nearly 15,000 square feet of second-floor space that has yet to be fully realized.

While plans are still taking shape, we know one thing for certain: the future of CMA will be built with the same creativity, collaboration, and community spirit that brought us here.

Your attendance helps us begin imagining what’s possible.

Where Does My Ticket Support Go?

Every ticket purchased directly supports:

Hands-on exhibit experiences
Access programs for underserved families
Educational programming and outreach
Building sustainability and future growth
Continued investment in the Children’s Museum experience

When you attend CMA Magic in the Making, you’re not just buying a ticket, you’re investing in the next generation of learners, creators, and dreamers.