Date Night Drop-Off
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Parents, need a Friday night out? Let the Virginia Discovery Museum watch the kids while you enjoy some much-deserved time to yourselves! On the third Friday each month, VDM offers Date Night Drop-Offs, which include themed activities, a pizza dinner from Uncle Maddio’s Pizza, plenty of playtime in the Museum galleries, and a dance party. Themes change for each drop-off, so check back regularly to see what’s upcoming!
Program Details | Upcoming Drop-Offs | Contact Us
Frequency
Every Third Friday
5:30-8:30 p.m.
(Year-Round)
Early Pickup: Scheduled Activities Conclude by 8 p.m.
Ages
Children 3-10
Low Staff-to-Child Ratio
(1:5 Maximum)
Participants Must Be Fully Independent in the Bathroom
Registration
$30 Per Child
Annual Member Benefit:
15% Discount (?)
Includes Pizza Dinner & All Craft/Activity Supplies
Upcoming Drop-Offs
Shrink Science
Friday, Sep. 20, 2019 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Deadline: Sep. 18
Let’s get little! We’ll explore the science of shrinking using shrinky dinks and learn about osmosis with the help of gummy bears.
Pre-Registration Required. Space Limited to 20 Children.
Mini Monsters
Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Deadline: Oct. 16
Do the monster mash! We’ll brew up some spooky STEAM fun as we concoct our own kooky creatures and things that go bump in the night.
Pre-Registration Required. Space Limited to 20 Children.
Fall Frenzy
Friday, Nov. 15, 2019 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Deadline: Nov. 13
As the leaves change and fall from the trees, we’ll celebrate the season by using found fall materials to construct our own autumn globes.
Pre-Registration Required. Space Limited to 20 Children.
Ice Night
Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Deadline: Dec. 18
Brrr! Pack a parka as we explore ice and meet the creatures who live in frigid climates.
Pre-Registration Required. Space Limited to 20 Children.
Contact Us
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Contact Education Manager Frankie Szynskie at (434) 977-1025 x105 or frankie@vadm.org to learn more about the Museum’s Date Night Drop-Offs.