Spring & Summer Calendar of Events 2018
TODDLER TIME: DOWN ON THE FARM Four-session program: Thursdays, March 8, 15, 22 & 29 10-10:45am or 11-11:45am MARCH Enjoy stories, crafts and animal visits. $36 per parent & child/$29 members. Includes Nature Center admission. 804-358-7168. SUNSET WALK in THE GARDENS Thursday, March 8 5-6:30pm ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS Saturday, March 10 11-11:30am & 2-2:30pm Register by March 9 Stroll through the gardens and arboretum and take in glorious sunset views during an exclusive after-hours excursion. $10 donation. Ext. 310. Meet animal ambassadors during scaly, feathered and furry close encounters. $8/$6 members. Includes Nature Center admission. 804-358-7168. Maymont Honors Women s History Month NEW! PERSISTENCE: THE SAGA OF WOMAN S SUFFRAGE Sunday, March 11 2-3pm Travel the arduous path forged by countless citizens who struggled to gain universal suffrage for American women. $7/Free for members. Ext. 329. TIMELESS PLANTS: THE LEGACY OF THE VICTORIAN GARDEN Wednesday, March 14 6-7:30pm 1 I maymont.org 804-358-7166 Expert Peggy Singlemann shares her decades-long research to uncover how and why the plants we buy for our gardens have changed. $15/$10 members. Ext. 329. MAYMONT MEMBER EGG-STRAVAGANZA Saturday, March 24 9am A special egg hunt at the Farm just for members! Membership required; space is limited. Ext. 313. TIME TRAVELERS WEEKEND Saturday-Sunday March 24-25, 12-5pm Victorian ladies and gentlemen bring the past to life. Free admission; fee for carriage rides. Ext. 329. SPRING/SUMMER HOURS AT MAYMONT MANSION Tuesdays-Sundays, April 1-September 30, 11am-5pm PERFORMANCE & ART INSTALLATION Presented by Sound Arts Richmond Richmond artist David Moré performs and presents art installations throughout Maymont. Visit soundartsrichmond.com. TODDLER TIME: OUT AND ABOUT Four-session program: Mondays, April 9, 16, 23 & 30 10-11am April Sunday, April 1- Sunday, April 8 Explore your senses around Maymont with fun activities. $36 per parent & child/$29 members. Includes Nature Center admission. 804-358-7168. EARLY SPRING GARDEN TOUR Thursday, April 19 5-6:30pm Learn about early flowering plants for your landscape on this evening excursion through the gardens. Ext. 310. NEW! EARTH DAY at maymont Saturday, April 21 10am-12pm Celebrate the Earth by exploring habitats, making an Earth-friendly craft and meeting an animal ambassador. $8/$6 members. Includes Nature Center admission. 804-358-7168. 804-358-7166 maymont.org I 2
spring break week Monday-Friday April 2-6 Enjoy a week of action-packed adventures! Exhibits open Monday-Sunday. Fees vary. For fees & registration info, visit maymont.org/spring-break. ADVENTURES IN VEGETABLE GROWING Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm Learn how to grow food in small spaces. Saturday, March 31 10am-3pm The whole family will enjoy exciting games and activities, visits with the Easter Bunny, live entertainment, food trucks and more! Event tickets required for most activities. Ext. 310. Saturday, April 28 8am-4pm Everyone s favorite gardening extravaganza includes 60+ vendors selling herbs, other plants, garden goods, cosmetics and more. Don t miss the speaker series and delicious food trucks! $5/Free for members. Ext. 310. 3 I maymont.org 804-358-7166 ANIMAL TOUCH TANK Mon, Wed & Fri, 2-2:30pm & 3-3:30pm Get up-close with some Chesapeake Bay wildlife! A RABBIT ON THE CABINET NEW! MAGICAL STORIES & LOVABLE BEARS PART Y Mon-Fri, 2-2:30pm Find the animals that inhabit Maymont Mansion. Tue, 10:30am-12pm Join Pooh, Piglet and Teddy Bear on a make-believe journey. THE SECRET LIFE OF A VICTORIAN HOUSE ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS Mon-Fri, 3-3:45pm Discover hidden doors, bells and other Mansion secrets. FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT Mon, Wed & Fri, 10am-12pm Crack codes and solve riddles on a 100-acre adventure. PINWHEELS & PASTIMES Mon, Wed & Fri, 1-2pm Enjoy hoops, races and other games from yesteryear. BEHIND THE SCENES Mon, Wed & Fri, 1:30-2pm Get a special peek inside the Nature Center. Tue & Thu, 11am-12pm Meet animal ambassadors during close encounters. GET TO KNOW THE GOATS Tue & Thu, 1-2pm Watch training, then feed them. WETLANDS E XPLORATION Tue & Thu, 2:30-3:30pm Learn about creatures living in Maymont s creek. FAIRY CHASE Thu, 10:30am-12pm Play games, make wishes and hear stories. 804-358-7166 maymont.org I 4
MAY SP RING/ SUMMER HOURS AT M AY MONT M ANSION M OT H ER S DAY TEA Saturday, May 12 2pm Register by May 11 Tuesdays-Sundays through September 30, 11am-5pm B EER & W I NE C LASS I C Friday, May 4 7-10:30pm Enjoy samples of some of Virginia s finest beverages, live music, food trucks, lawn games and more. Ages 21+. $40/$30 members. Ext. 330. F I VE- CO U RSE B EER D I NNER, m a n s i o n -v i e w Sunday, May 6 5:30-9pm Award-winning local chefs present delicious courses paired with Hardywood s craft brews for an exceptional evening at Maymont. Ages 21+. $150 per person. Ext. 341. Enjoy this special tradition with your mother, daughter or special friend as costumed interpreters see to every detail. $25/$20 members. Ext. 329. A r i a s & Du e t s P re sented by the Virginia Op er a Saturday, May 12 Rain date: May 13 7-8:30pm Outdoor musical relaxation at its finest with vibrant voices of the Opera and Broadway accompanied by conductor and musical guide Adam Turner. A WAL K T H RO U G H T H E P OLL I NATOR S PARAD I SE Tuesday, May 15 5-6:30pm Take a walk among native plants that attract pollinators, and learn some tips along the way. $10 donation. Ext. 310. AN I M AL EN CO U NTERS Saturday, May 19 11-11:30am & 2-2:30pm Register by May 18 Meet animal ambassadors during scaly, feathered and furry close encounters. $8/$6 members. Includes Nature Center admission. 804-358-7168. SP ECIAL MONDAY OP ENING: MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY Monday, May 28 Indoor exhibits open for the holiday. Nature & Visitor Center: 10am-5pm; Maymont Mansion: 11am-5pm. Sp ecia l Exhibition a nd Tour OVER H ERE : T H E W W I H O M E FRONT Tuesdays-Sundays May 28-November 11 11am-5pm 5 I maymont.org 804-358-7166 Look into WWI s effect on the household of the Dooleys and other Richmonders. $5 donation. Ext. 329. 804-358-7166 maymont.org I 6
June BUMBLEBEE JAMBOREE SPRING/SUMMER HOURS AT MAYMONT MANSION Tuesdays-Sundays through September 30, 11am-5pm Special Exhibition and Tour OVER HERE: THE WWI HOME FRONT Tuesdays-Sundays through November 11 11am-5pm Look into WWI s effect on the household of the Dooleys and other Richmonders. $5 donation. Ext. 329. FAMILY CAMP-OUT: A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS Friday-Saturday June 1-2, 6:30pm-9am Register by May 31 FAIRY CHASE Saturday, June 16 10:30am-12pm Register by June 15 Explore how humans and animals alike have used stars to navigate the world during this overnight camping adventure. Ages 4+. $40 per person/$30 members. 804-358-7168. Play games, make wishes, hear stories, receive your own wings and wand, and seek out fairies in their favorite hiding spots. $22/$18 members. Ext. 329. Saturday, June 16 10:30am-2:30pm W H O S AWA K E? A FAMILY NIGHT HIKE Friday, June 22 7:30-9:30pm Register by June 21 tour maymont s 1 0 0 a c r e s by golf cart! Explore Maymont s rolling hills, fascinating history, gorgeous gardens and animal exhibits with ease during a private golf cart ride with a personal tour guide. For pricing and scheduling, visit maymont.org/golf-cart-tours. Enjoy family activities including a live butterfly tent, puppet shows, crafts and games. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Office of Virginia Cooperative Extension. Free. 804-751-4401. Meet some nighttime residents and learn about their nocturnal adaptations through experiments, games and a hike. $8/$6 members. 804-358-7168. 7 I maymont.org 804-358-7166 804-358-7166 maymont.org I 8
JULy/August SPRING/SUMMER HOURS AT MAYMONT MANSION Tuesdays-Sundays through September 30, 11am-5pm Special Exhibition and Tour OVER HERE: THE WWI HOME FRONT Tuesdays-Sundays through November 11 11am-5pm THE SECRET LIFE OF A VICTORIAN HOUSE Thursdays, July 5, 12, 19 & 26 August 2, 9, 16 & 23 12:30-1:15pm Look into WWI s effect on the household of the Dooleys and other Richmonders. $5 donation. Ext. 329. Discover hidden doors and bells on a family-friendly exploration of the Mansion with the Dooleys maid. Ext. 329. MAYMONT IN THE MORNING LIGHT Wednesday, July 11 Wednesday, August 29 8:30-9:30am W H O S AWA K E? A FAMILY NIGHT HIKE Friday, July 13 Friday, August 10 7:30-9:30pm Begin the day with an early morning exploration of the gardens before the temperatures rise. $10 donation. Ext. 310. Meet some nighttime residents and learn about their nocturnal adaptations through experiments, games and a hike. $8/$6 members. 804-358-7168. TODDLER TIME: SUMMER FUN Three-session programs: Tuesdays, July 17, 24 & 31 Thursdays, August 16, 23 & 30 10-11am Enjoy stories, crafts and visits with the animals. Ages 1-4. $27 per parent and child/$22 members. Includes Nature Center admission. 804-358-7168. SAMANTHA S TEA PARTY Thursday, July 19 9am-12pm Register by July 18 The world of the 1904 American girl comes to life during games, a carriage ride, a tea party and more. Dolls are welcome! $27/$22 members. Ext. 329. RICHMOND JAZZ FESTIVAL Presented by Altria Saturday-Sunday August 11-12 One of the largest music festivals on the East Coast, this event boasts a lineup of award-winning national talent. For info and tickets, visit richmondjazzfestival.com. Service animals only; no pets. FAMILY SCAVENGER HUNT Saturday, August 25 10am-12pm Register by August 24 Crack secret codes and use maps and riddles to find your way around the 100- acre estate. $15 per family/$12 members (up to four people). 804-358-7168. 9 I maymont.org 804-358-7166 804-358-7166 maymont.org I 10
2201 Shields Lake Drive, Richmond, Virginia 23220 non-profit org. u.s. postage paid permit no. 174 Richmond, va fun experiences Explore 100 acres on a golf cart tour, take a horse-drawn carriage ride and go wild for personalized animal encounters. Call 804-358-7166. Weddings Begin your happily ever after at Maymont perfect for a ceremony, reception, engagement party, bridal portrait, rehearsal dinner and every other special moment. Call 804-358-7167. Birthday Parties Choose from oodles of options for tons of fun! Feed the farm animals, search for fairies, slither with snakes or get fancy for tea. There s something for all ages. Call 804-358-7167. summer Camps Maymont s wildly popular summer camps offer outdoor adventures, animal encounters, games, crafts and hands-on activities for young nature explorers. Call 804-358-7168. VOLUNTEERs Give a gift of time and talent. Volunteer once a year or every week to enhance the guest experience or help care for the estate. Call 804-358-7166, ext. 327. GIRL SCOUTS Earn badges and try-its, take part in a camp-in and enjoy holiday festivities and tea parties with your fellow scouts. Call 804-358-7168. maymont is a 100-acre American estate, an extraordinary gift given to us by James and Sallie Dooley who lived there from 1893 to 1925. Whether strolling in the gardens, touring the mansion or feeding the goats, there is something for everyone to enjoy.