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 select Friday evenings throughout the year, VDM offers Date Night Drop-Offs, which include themed crafts and activities, a pizza dinner, plenty of playtime in the Museum Galleries, and a dance party. Themes change for every Date Night Drop-Off, so check back regularly to see what’s upcoming!
Program Details | Upcoming Drop-Offs | Emergency Release Form

Frequency
Select Fridays
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
$25 Per Child
VDM Discounts Apply (?)
(Must Pre-Register)
Includes Pizza Dinner & All Craft/Activity Supplies
Emergency Release Form
An Emergency Release Form must be completed for all children prior to participating in their first drop-off. If you have already filled out an emergency release form for a previous Museum camp or program, please call (434) 977-1025 x104 or check-in at the Front Desk during drop-off to review and update your information as needed.
Questions? Give us a call at (434) 977-1025 x104 or email programs@vadm.org.
Upcoming Drop-Offs
Party Hearty - DROP-OFF FULL
Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Deadline: Feb. 13
It’s a special Valentine’s celebration at the Museum! Children will engage in Valentine-themed STEAM challenges, make a "love potion", and more.
Pre-Registration Required. Space Limited to 15 Children.
How to Catch a Leprechaun
Friday, March 15, 2019 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Deadline: March 13
The leprechauns are on the loose, and it's our job to catch them! Children will work collaboratively to design a trap suitable for a leprechaun and complete other fun STEAM challenges.
Pre-Registration Required. Space Limited to 15 Children.
Trash or Treasure?
Friday, April 19, 2019 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Deadline: April 17
Ever wonder how much energy you use? Children will learn about carbon footprints and how to reduce them, create with re-purposed materials, and make seed bombs just in time for Spring.
Pre-Registration Required. Space Limited to 15 Children.
In a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Friday, May 17, 2019 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Deadline: May 15
The force is strong with this program! Children will experience far off galaxies with our 360-degree StarLab projector, make galactic goo, and create their own galaxy to take home.
Pre-Registration Required. Space Limited to 15 Children.