CMoR Art Classes October 2, 2008

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Learn papermaking, drawing, watercolor and more in these 45-minute art classes.

Classes for 3 – 6 year-olds are offered every Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To view the class schedule, click here!

Prices are $10 per child; additional museum admission is required for non-members. Pre-registration is required, please call (804) 474-7015.

CMoR Town Square Member Preview October 3, 2008

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Museum members can enjoy private use of the new exhibit, CMoR Town Square for the evening.

Live entertainment and refreshments will be provided.

To read the full details, please click here!

GRAND Opening Of CMoR Town Square October 4, 2008

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Be the first to play in CMoR.s newest exhibit, the Town Square, featuring a car garage, TV station, hospital, grocery store and more!

The seven separate venues are based on iconic children.s museum exhibits. The CMoR Town Square will have a distinct Richmond feel, complete with a Seymour Monument. Other activities throughout the day include face painting, a moon bounce and balloon giveaways.

To read the full details, please click here!

Magical Member Monday October 6, 2008 to October 28, 2008

9:30 AM - 1:00 PM - every 3 weeks

Take advantage of this great member benefit each first and fourth Monday from 9:30 a.m. – 1pm.

As usual, we’ll feature delicious coffee compliments of Starbucks (Broad & Lombardy), healthy snacks for the kids (bagels courtesy of Pepperidge Farms), and exclusive museum time without the hassle of crowds JUST for our members.

For the complete 2008/2009 schedule, just click here!

CMoR Presents The Family Area At The Richmond Folk Festival October 11, 2008 to October 13, 2008

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM - every day

The Genworth Financial Family Area is presented through the coordination of the Children’s Museum of Richmond.

This special family-friendly area features a Family Stage, plus interactive craft and game areas. The Family Stage showcases talented performers from Richmond and beyond.

This year the theme is water in its many forms. You can sing sea shanties, build a miniature boat, and meet a ship-in-a-bottle-maker. From puppeteers to musicians of every type, come enjoy the various cultural traditions, crafts and games from around the world.

For more information visit www.richmondfolkfestival.org.

Super Scouting Day October 13, 2008

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join us and fellow troops here at the museum for a whole day of fun and earn merit insignia. Call (804) 474-7015 to reserve your spot.

Toddler Time October 14, 2008

9:45 AM - 10:30 AM

Toddler Time is a special program that takes place on the second Tuesday of each month.

Programs are designed for children ages 1 – 3 plus a special grown-up and incorporate elements of music, art, literacy and more.

For prices and schedules, click here!

Pumpkin Palooza October 18, 2008

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Enjoy a variety of fun activities like pumpkin decorating, face-painting, paper bag hat-making, pumpkin seed art, mask-making, and of course a visit from Seymour the Dinosaur!

Check back for more details!

Spooky Party October 25, 2008

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A Halloween-inspired party starts with a costume parade led by Seymour the Dinosaur at 10:30 a.m.

Children and adults will also be invited to visit CMoR’s decorated Halloween Village and enjoy spooktacular music, art projects, games, and story readings.

Genworth Foundation's Halloween Hoopla October 31, 2008

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Thanks to support from Genworth Foundation, Halloween is safe, fun, and FREE for kids at the Children’s Museum of Richmond’s 8th annual Halloween Hoopla.

Children can have an authentic Halloween experience trick-or-treating in our kid-size neighborhood consisting of six Fan-District-style houses complete with spooky decorations. Other activities will include Halloween art projects, pumpkin painting, and games. Adult admission tickets can be purchased at the Children’s Museum for $4 each.