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Escape Room - Super Mario
2026-08-17 11:30:00 2026-08-17 12:20:00 America/New_York Escape Room - Super Mario Bowser has stolen Princess Peach's crown! Can your team help her find it? Ages 7 and up. Registration required. McGregor Branch -

Monday, August 17
11:30am - 12:20pm

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Bowser has stolen Princess Peach's crown! Can your team help her find it? Ages 7 and up. Registration required.

Recommended for 2-6 people per group. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Register your group for a 50-minute timeslot. 

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Kids | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading | Games |

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