Maymont: “Cool” Idea for Fall & Winter Richmond Birthday Parties

You may have seen our posts on what a fun and low-cost place Maymont is for Richmond kids. And there are always lots of fun Maymont events for Richmond kids year-round. But have you ever considered having your child’s birthday party there? Here’s a few reasons why Maymont is a great cool-weather Richmond birthday solution:

Horsing around with a HORSE & CARRIAGE PARTY
Enjoy cool carriage rides for kids of all ages, includees 20 goody bags from the Maymont Shop, Private rides aboard Maymont’s horse-drawn Wagonette, and Stone Barn Party room for 90 minutes.
$250 / $225 for Maymont members
Saturdays and Sundays, 12:00-1:30pm and 3:00-4:30pm; weekday availability upon request
20 child / 50 person maximum

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Every kid loves animals with a BIRTHDAY AT THE BARNm
Feed the friendly farm animals and hop aboard the Hay Wagon, including Children’s farm party room for two hours, a bucket of oats for the farm animals, and a private ride aboard the Maymont Hay Wagon, plus 20 goody bags from the Maymont gift shop. AND Adopt a Living Thing “adoption” of a Maymont pygmy goat for the birthday child (how cool!)
$250 / $225 for Maymont members
Saturdays and Sundays, 10:30am-12:30pm and 2:00-4:00pm; weekday availability upon request
For all ages
20 child / 35 person maximum
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It’s otterly fun with a NATURE CENTER DISCOVERY PARTY
Create an “otterly” awesome party in the Discovery Lab. Kids get access to the Nature Center exhibits, discover lab party room for 90 minutes, 15 nature center exhibit scavenger hunts, and 15 goody bags from the Maymont Shop. Plus, Adopt a Living Thing “adoption” of a Maymont otter for the birthday child (otterly great gift).
$200 / $175 for Maymont members
Saturdays and Sundays, 12:30-2:00pm and 3:00-4:30pm; weekday availability upon request
For all ages
15 child / 25 person maximum
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Oh what a girly time with a VICTORIAN TEA PARTY
Take a delightful and entertaining trip back in time with Victorian hostesses serving afternoon tea and lemonade in the charming setting of the West Porch of Maymont Mansion.* Includes 90 minutes of stories, games, activities and keepsakes reminiscent of a tea party 100 years ago with linens, table settings, decorations, tea and lemonade. Best part: A visit inside the Mansion to see Mrs. Dooley’s swan bedroom! Adopt A Living Thing “adoption” of a Maymont peacock for the birthday child, and add a private horse-drawn Carriage Ride for an additional $50.
$300 / $275 for Maymont members
Call for availability (Parties are 90 minutes); weekday availability upon request
For ages 5 and up
16 child maximum
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Oh how fancy to have a FANCIFUL FAIRY PARTY
Enter a wonderful world of whimsy and make-believe with a 90-minute party on the West Lawn and Porch of Maymont Mansion.* Fairy godmother to help children search for fairies as they play games and hear magical stories, and there’s wings, wands and fairy dust for each child! Includes linens, table settings, decorations and lemonade and Adopt A Living Thing “adoption” of a Maymont peacock for the birthday child. Add a private horse-drawn Carriage Ride for an additional $50
$300 / $275 for Maymont members
Call for availability (Parties are 90 minutes); weekday availability upon request
For ages 4 and up
16 child maximum
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BIRTHDAY PARTY DETAILS:
• Full payment with a credit card is required for reservation. Payment is non-refundable.
• A cleaning/damage fee of $100 will be charged to your credit card if: a) the party room is not vacated by the appointed time, or b) the room is not left in good condition. Click here to download a pdf of Maymont birthday parties and details.

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Kate Hall

Kate Hall is the Founder & CEO of RichmondMom.com and author of Richmond Rocks ,a history book for kids. She has three children and a cup that overfloweth. She is truly appreciative of the 100,000 + visitors who visit the blog every year, and for the amazing team of writers who create unique, valuable content. Kate is thrilled to fulfill her dream of having a cool place for Richmond, VA parents to learn, grow, and share while supporting local charities.

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