October through May Schedule: 

• First Monday – CMoR Central
• Second Monday – CMoR Short Pump
• Third Monday – CMoR Chesterfield

Annual Pass Holders and Patron Members enjoy free coffee and yogurt* on Member Lounge Mondays!

October through May Schedule: 

• First Monday – CMoR Central
• Second Monday – CMoR Short Pump
• Third Monday – CMoR Chesterfield

First Monday – CMoR Central

Second Monday – CMoR Short Pump

Third Monday – CMoR Chesterfield

Drawing from her professional work with families, as well as her own personal experiences raising her two sons, one of whom is acclaimed actor Matt Damon, Dr. Carlsson-Paige’s groundbreaking book, Taking Back Childhood: A Proven Road Map for Raising Confident, Creative, Compassionate Kids, helps parents better understand and navigate the social currents shaping the lives of children today.

She has received many awards for her leadership and advocacy in early childhood and peace education and is an advocate for education policies and practices that promote social justice and the well being of all children.

Join us:

• Friday, October 18, 2013 at the Children’s Museum of Richmond’s Central location, located at 2626 W. Broad Street.
• Registration begins at 11:30am followed by the feature presentation at 12:30pm.
• Tickets are $10 per person and are available by calling Commonwealth Parenting at 804-545-1272 or by visiting the website.
• Food trucks from Mosaic and Whole Foods will be on site offering various lunch items for sale or guests may bring their own food.

Join CMoR Short Pump for a raceway of fun.

• Meet NASCAR designer Sam Bass
• Enjoy the arrival of the racing-inspired exhibit to Short Pump

It’s all open to the public and it’s FREE! Now that’s a great reason to race to Short Pump CMoR on September 4th!

We’ll see you there!

And I Mean It!….How to Parent from a Place of Authority (Parents of Children 8-12 yrs)

If you are tired of counting, negotiating, threatening and yelling to get your children to comply, this class is for you. Learn some simple and easy parenting skills that will restore your authority in your family. Get children to comply in a timely fashion without exhausting yourself. Learn how as well as when to say “no” and get results.

Thursday, July 25 6:30-8:30 pm $25 per person register: 545-1272
Location: The Children’s Museum of Richmond, Central

Summer Series

This year, the Children’s Museum of Richmond (CMoR) is holding their Summer Series on select Saturdays at CMoR Central and on some Sunday’s at CMoR Chesterfield.

The annual Summer Series program, sponsored by the Goddard School, returns to the Children’s Museum’s Central location on select Saturdays and will now be offered at the Chesterfield location on select Sundays in July and August! All Summer Series events are free with museum admission.

They’ve got fun planned for:

• Down on the Farm Day
• Spider-Man and Friends
• Moonbounce Mania
• Richmond Chamber Players present Babar
• The Diggity Dudes
• Super Hero and Princess Day

Visit the CMoR website for dates, times and locations.

Christmas in July

Seriously! Don’t miss this fun event at CMoR.

Come to CMoR Central on Thursday, July 25, 2013 from 10am-4pm and enjoy holiday games, crafts, and snow cones as well as visits throughout the day from Snow Queen 2013 and Elves!

Be one of the first in Richmond to get a head start on your holiday plans as we kick off our Legendary Santa Club. Click here for more information.

Summer Nights

Take advantage of CMoR’s extended summer hours with fun activities each weeknight! All Summer Nights activities are free with museum admission. A variety of food options are available at the Seymour Snack Shack including frozen yogurt, popcorn, snow cones and a variety of hot and cold beverages like coffee and juice.

Magic Mondays

Learn a few new tricks and take in a magic show!

Tune Tuesdays

Open mic night couldn’t be any cuter! Kiddos can sing their favorite tunes on the CMoR karaoke machine!

Wild Wednesdays

Our pals from Pocahontas State Park will lead live animal demonstrations and programs each week!

Theater Thursdays

Live performances and interactive performing arts will be showcased featuring the Children’s Theatre of Virginia.

Fine Arts Fridays

Guest artists and art demonstrations will be featured along with special activities to inspire budding artists. Children can take part in creating a progressive outdoor mural that will become the focal point to the museum entrance!

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