Upcoming events
The museum hosts monthly events throughout the year. Please review upcoming events below. Some require advance ticket purchase, which will be available in the description. Please reach out to the museum at info@cmgfr.org or call (508) 672-0033 if you have any questions.
Upcoming Museum Events
JUNE CALENDAR
Join us for one or all of our exciting June events! Members attend free with an active membership card. General admission is $10 per person. EBT card holders can attend for $3 each for up to four family members. Consider purchasing a family membership for $95 for a family of four — it will pay for itself after just 2 visits! Most of our June special events are free for museum members.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Join us for a full year of fun! Explore our calendar of events from June 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. There's something for everyone — don't miss a moment!
FORK-PAINTED PUFFERFISH
Get ready to paint outside the lines and create your very own textured puffer fish using a everyday kitchen fork! Kids will love dipping fork tines into bright paints to stamp out the perfectly spiky, puffed-up body of this amazing ocean creature. Bring your little artists to the craft station today to dive into this simple, sensory-rich masterpiece!
PAPER PLATE MOSAIC TURTLE
Discover the colorful world of sea turtles by crafting your very own patterned shell out of paper plates! Young artists will practice their shapes and patterns by gluing vibrant paper mosaic tiles onto a sturdy plate base. Slow down and swim by our creation zone today to patch together a bright, beautiful reptile friend!
DIY RAIN STICKS
Listen to the soothing sounds of a downpour by building your very own musical rain stick out of simple household items! Little creators will love filling up their tubes and listening to the magical, rattling rhythms of a homemade rainstorm. Shake, rattle, and roll on over to our creation station today to decorate your new favorite instrument!
PAPER BAG JELLYFISH
Transform a simple lunch bag into a swimming sea creature with our colorful paper bag jellyfish activity! Little creators will boost their fine motor skills by snipping, curling, and decorating long ribbons to make bouncy, tentacled masterpieces. Swim on over to our maker space today to craft a ocean friend that really flows in the wind!
PAPER PLATE BUMBLEBEES
Buzz into spring with a fun, vibrant crafting activity! Kids transform a simple paper plate into a cheerful bumblebee using bright yellow paint, black construction paper stripes, and clear wax paper wings. It is an easy, low-prep project that lets young artists practice scissor skills, explore shapes, and create a buzzing work of art to take home.
COTTON BALL CHERRY BLOSSOM PAINTING
Capture the beauty of spring with a fun, textured art project! Kids dab paint-soaked cotton balls onto paper to create beautiful, fluffy pink cherry blossoms on painted tree branches. It is an easy, low-prep activity that lets young artists explore unique textures, experiment with color blending, and build fine motor skills.
PERCHING PAPER PARROT
Polly wants a crafter! Join us for a crafty morning of colorful fun as we create our very own Perching Paper Parrots! Stop by, get creative, and let your imagination take flight! Open today 10am-5pm.
FORK-PAINTED FLOWERS
Transform a simple kitchen utensil into a vibrant spring garden! In this fun, mess-friendly craft, kids dip standard plastic forks into colorful paint to stamp beautiful tulips, sunflowers, and blossoms instantly onto paper. It is a fantastic, budget-friendly way for young artists to practice fine motor skills while exploring creative textures and shapes.
WOODEN BIRDHOUSE WORKSHOP
Tweet tweet! Join us for a Wooden Birdhouse Workshop today from 10:30AM–12:30PM and paint a colorful little home for your feathered friends! Perfect for little makers and big imaginations!
Planting on the Playground
Decorate a Pot and Plant Seeds in the Museum’s Garden!
Learn Facts About Flowers, Gardening, and Nature!
Enjoy Outdoor Games and Activities on our Playground!
LEGO IGLOO PAINTING STEAM ACTIVITY
Painting an igloo with LEGO blocks is a fun, hands-on way to explore creativity and design. Using non-toxic paint adds safe, colorful details while keeping the activity kid-friendly and worry-free.
WINTER TREE PAINTING
Create a winter tree masterpiece using washable paint and Q-tips to dot on snowy branches. This simple craft builds hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills while encouraging creativity and seasonal fun.
HOLIDAY HAT CRAFT
For this craft children will cut, paint, and glue to create a holiday hat.
THIS ACTIVITY PROMOTES:
Fine Motor Skills
Creativity and Artistic Expression
Cognitive and Problem Solving Skills
Early Math Skills
STEM Concepts
MOST IMPORTANTLY, IT ENCOURAGES HOLIDAY FUN!
PUFFY PENGUIN CRAFT
Children will learn about:
Animal Awareness
Seasonal Changes
Fine Motor Skills
Sensory Exploration
JANUARY 2026 CALENDAR
Join us for one or all of our exciting January events! Members attend free with an active membership card. General admission is $10 per person. EBT card holders can attend for $3 each for up to four family members. Consider purchasing a family membership for $95 for a family of four. It will pay for itself after 2 visits! Most of our December special events are free for museum members.
DECEMBER VACATION FUN
WINTER VACATION STEAM ACTIVITY: CHILDREN WILL BE SNOW SCIENTISTS, CREATE THEIR OWN SNOWFLAKES, AND ENJOY THE ICE SENSORY STATION
Reading of The Polar Express
5:00pm: Explore the Museum
5:00pm-7:00pm: Model train layout OPEN
5:30pm: Enjoy cookies and warm hot cocoa
6:00pm: The reading begins
Special visit from SANTA!
Wonder-Doh Workshop
Children are able to MIX, MEASURE, AND MOLD at our Winter Wonder-doh workshop. Children will make their very own small batch of gingerbread scented non-toxic play-doh perfect for hands on curious minds. This sensory-friendly activity is great for all ages. Come enjoy the cozy scents of the season and take home a handmade holiday magic-doh!
GRINCHMAS!
5pm-7pm: Meet the Grinch
6pm: Story Time “How The Grinch Stole Christmas!”
Followed by making a Grinch ornament
(While supplies last).
Christmas crafts and holiday music!
Puffy Pine Painting
Please join us for our Puffy Pine Painting! Children can mix, measure, and make a puffy pine painting solution. Children are advised to wear paint clothes. Aprons are available but limited. Paints are non-toxic/washable paints.
DECEMBER 2025 CALENDAR
Join us for one or all of our exciting December events! Members attend free with an active membership card. General admission is $10 per person. EBT card holders can attend for $3 each for up to four family members. Consider purchasing a family membership for $95 for a family of four. It will pay for itself after 2 visits! Most of our December special events are free for museum members.
Fall Foliage Craft
Please join us for our Fall Foliage Craft Day! Children will be able to mix paints, identifying primary and secondary colors. Every child will create their own fall masterpiece! Please be advised that aprons are limited. We encourage paint-friendly attire for all children. Paints are non-toxic/washable paints.
November 2025 CALENDAR
Join us for one or all of our exciting November events! Members attend free with an active membership card. General admission is $10 per person. EBT card holders can attend for $3 each for up to four family members. Consider purchasing a family membership for $95 for a family of four. It will pay for itself after 2 visits! OUR SPECIAL NOVEMBER FEATURED EVENT IS OUR FIRE AND ICE SHOW ON NOVEMBER 15TH. YOU MUST CALL THE MUSEUM TO RSVP TO HOLD A SPOT!
Halloween spooktacular
Join us all day during museum hours for a SpOOktacular Makers Day featuring Hallo-Scratch Art, B00-Bracelet Making, Boogey Book Markers, and Sensory Potion Bottles! $10 General Admission Applies. EBT Card holders $3 per person up to four people on one EBT card; general admission applied after fourth person. Members free with active membership card presented at desk
2nd ANNUAL BINGO NIGHT
DOORS OPEN AT 6:00pm! We are hosting our 2nd annual Bingo Night at The Liberal Club in Fall River. If you want to be a bingo card sponsor or purchase a ticket in advance for $30, please visit CMGFRBINGO2025.givesmart.com.CMGFRBINGO2025.givesmart.com. This is going to be an exciting night! Bring a friend or relative and enjoy the night out!!! Doors open at 6:00pm.
National Wildlife Day/Woodland Bear Activity
Celebrate National Wildlife Day with The Children’s Museum! Make a paper bag bear craft while supplies last! $10 general admission applies. Members are free with active membership.
SEPTEMBER 2025 CALENDAR
September 2025 Fun at The Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River!
PAW PATROL SERIES
Please join us for our Paw Patrol Adventure Series. You will have the opportunity to meet a different Paw Patrol character each day, do a fun art or science activity, listen to a fun Paw Patrol story, and learn all about caring for animals!
Gabby’s Dollhouse Series
(In partnership with Association of Children’s Museum and DreamWorks Animation, a subsidiary of Netflix)
PAW PATROL SERIES
Please join us for our Paw Patrol Adventure Series. You will have the opportunity to meet a different Paw Patrol character each day, do a fun art or science activity, listen to a fun Paw Patrol story, and learn all about caring for animals!
Gabby’s Dollhouse Series
(In partnership with Association of Children’s Museum and DreamWorks Animation, a subsidiary of Netflix)