Name: Get Lit: Kid Detective Club
Start: 2024-08-20T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-08-20T19:30:00-05:00
Location: American Writers Museum

Enter the world of the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and other junior sleuths at this after-hours party just for the grownups!
About this Event

Embrace your inner child and embark on a thrilling journey into the world of junior sleuths at Get Lit: Kid Detective Club. Explore the AWM and solve mysteries inspired by the likes of Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, Mystery Inc., and more. From crime scene investigations to kid detective trivia, there’s so much mystery-solving fun to be had!

Solve the case of the missing manuscript! Analyze clues, interrogate suspects, and follow leads to uncover the truth behind the theft.

Test your knowledge of kid detective stories in our Junior Gumshoe Trivia Challenge.

Test your observational skills in our real-life I-Spy game.

Enjoy beer, wine, and the night’s specialty cocktail, The Boxcar, a refreshing minty and citrus filled drink perfect for summer. Non-alcoholic options available as well.

Grab your magnifying glass, gather your fellow detectives, and prepare to solve the ultimate mystery. See you there!

Get Lit is your way to enjoy evenings in the Loop. Meet friends and fellow book nerds for an early evening treat. Each month, the AWM serves drinks, games, special experiences, and fun activities to get you lit!

A limited number of discounted tickets have been made available for teachers and school librarians. To claim your discount, use the code provided in the AWM education newsletter. You can for regular updates. If you are an educator and have questions, please email our Education Team at [email protected].

Buy your tickets today! A limited number of tickets are available at the door. AWM members, use the access code emailed to you to reveal the member ticket price. Tickets include admission to the museum and drink tickets for two complimentary beverages. Additional drink tickets are available for purchase. Guests must be 21+ to attend Get Lit and show a valid ID at the door.

Funds raised at this event will go towards the AWM’s Write In Youth Education Program, which serves middle and high school students from under-resourced schools. .