Fun for All Ages
Merry Market
December 7 & 8, 12pm – 5pm
Ring in the holiday season at Maymont! Make a new holiday tradition on the Carriage House Lawn with family and friends under the twinkling lights, evergreen garlands and charm of Maymont’s historic corridor. Cozy up to a fire pit with a cup of good cheer or hot cocoa and browse hundreds of unique gift items in a curated local artisan market.
Garden Glow
presented by Kroger
October 16–November 10; Times Vary
Starting around sunset, dramatic lighting transforms the historic architecture and gardens into a magical experience for all ages. Bring friends, family or a date for an unforgettable night exploring this year’s expanded pathway, featuring art installations from around the world.
For Kids
Toddler Time
presented by Virginia Family Dentistry
Dates Vary; 10am–11am
Connect with nature and history at Maymont. Your child will meet animals, make crafts, sing songs and learn stories, all while playing and exploring with Maymont’s educators. Your toddler might even make a few new friends!
Out of School Day Camps
presented by Call Federal Credit Union
For youth who love the adventure of summer camp, Maymont will keep the adventure alive during the school year when school is out! On select dates when students are out of school, avoid the scramble for day care and enroll your K – 3rd grade student in one of Maymont’s educational and fun day camps.
Homeschool Days
Maymont’s field investigation programs are a great option for homeschooled students! Enrich your student’s environmental science, history and social studies with hands-on experiences and interactive learning tools that take advantage of Maymont’s new facilities as well as the historic 100-acre landscape.
Family Night Hike
Ever wonder who stays awake while you sleep? Meet some of Maymont’s nighttime residents and learn about their nocturnal adaptations through experiments, games and a hike of the grounds for James River Week! Owls, bats, frogs and many other creatures of the dark will help shed some light onto their mysterious ways.
For Adults
Wreath Workshops
Just in time for the holidays, learn to create a beautiful evergreen wreath with guidance from the Maymont staff. Bring a friend and enjoy a festive and fun workshop complete with wreath forms and a variety of freshly cut evergreens, plus refreshments. Bring your own clippers and gloves and take home a lovely decoration for the season! Age 21+; adult beverages will be available for purchase.
Adult Night Hike
Meet some of Maymont’s nighttime residents and learn about their nocturnal adaptations through a hike of the grounds! Age 21+; adult beverages will be available for purchase.
Historic Audio Tours
Weekly, Fri–Sun; Times Vary
Take along a narrated audio tour as you explore this well-preserved example of a Gilded Age ornamental estate built at the turn of the 20th century, all within the complicated story of the New South and Jim Crow.