NOVEMBER 2024
Ongoing HOMESCHOOL IN THE PARKS, Ages: 7-12. Several parks throughout the Charleston County Parks system. 843-795-4386, customerservice@ccprc.com. Charleston County Parks hosts various events for homeschool groups in our parks throughout the year! From the marsh to the oceans, the outdoors serves as our classroom and makes for great homeschool field trips during science lessons. ccprc.com.
(MD) Ongoing: First Friday of Month, OLD JAIL MUSEUM: EXTENDED HOURS DURING LEONARDTOWN FIRST FRIDAYS, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., The Old Jail Museum, 41625 Court House Drive, Leonardtown, MD 20650. The Old Jail Museum, a well-known landmark in the heart of Leonardtown and one of the four museums and historic sites overseen by the St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, will be open to the public for extended hours on Leonardtown First Fridays. Staff will be on-hand to showcase the Old Jail and its interesting story. A special exhibit regarding Benjamin Hance, a young African American man who was held at the Old Jail in 1887 and later killed by a local mob, will be on display. Hance is the only documented lynching victim recorded in St. Mary’s County. The museum’s regular daily hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is FREE to all ages. For more information about the Old Jail Museum, special hours, contact information, updates and much more, please visit Facebook.com/TheOldJailMuseum.
(VA) November 1, 2024, A WRINKLE IN TIME, 10:30 am. All Ages. Barter Theatre – Smith Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-3991, @bartertheatre.com. On a dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murray. Meg’s scientist father vanished more than two years ago under mysterious circumstances. With the aid of Mrs. Whatsit and her friends, Meg and her gifted brother Charles Wallace are transported through time and space on a mission to rescue their father from frightening forces that hold him prisoner on another planet! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/a-wrinkle-in-time/
(VA) Nov 2, 2024, NIGHT IN WASHINGTON’S DAY AT KENMORE, see website for show times, recommended for ages 10 and up. Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, 540-370-0732, Learn@gwffoundation.org. Take in the activity of 18th century nights, experiencing their music, dining, dancing, and drinking. See an English country dance demonstration, hear about the social and political implications of Colonial Taverns, take a close-up look at lighting techniques from long ago, and listen to live colonial music. See website for cost of event. www.kenmore.org/events
November 2, 2024, GUIDED TOURS AT THE HISTORY OF DIVING MUSEUM: ART MCKEE’S BIRTHDAY TOUR, 11 AM and 2 PM. History of Diving Museum, 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, 305-664-9737. Open Daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Free with your Admission. Venture through 4,000 years of “the quest to explore under the sea” and the special role that South Florida and the Florida Keys played in this untold story. Exhibits and Museum Store open 362 days a year plus featured exhibits and special events. www.divingmuseum.org.
(VA) November 2, 2024, A WRINKLE IN TIME, 10 am. All Ages. Barter Theatre – Smith Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-3991, @bartertheatre.com. On a dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murray. Meg’s scientist father vanished more than two years ago under mysterious circumstances. With the aid of Mrs. Whatsit and her friends, Meg and her gifted brother Charles Wallace are transported through time and space on a mission to rescue their father from frightening forces that hold him prisoner on another planet! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/a-wrinkle-in-time/
(DE) November 5, 2024, Homeschool Day. 11:00 am – 1:30 pm. Delaware Museum of Nature and Science, 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, Delaware 19807, 302-658-9111, info@delmns.org. Calling all homeschool families! Explore our school programs at your own pace! In addition to normal museum activities, staff are on the floor to facilitate learning through hands-on games and activities relating to the topic for the day. For all ages! $10 per student, $13 per adult, Free for member adults. delmns.org.
(VA) November 6, 2024, A WRINKLE IN TIME, 10 am. All Ages. Barter Theatre – Smith Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-3991, @bartertheatre.com. On a dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murray. Meg’s scientist father vanished more than two years ago under mysterious circumstances. With the aid of Mrs. Whatsit and her friends, Meg and her gifted brother Charles Wallace are transported through time and space on a mission to rescue their father from frightening forces that hold him prisoner on another planet! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/a-wrinkle-in-time/
(VA) November 7, 2024, A WRINKLE IN TIME, 10 am. All Ages. Barter Theatre – Smith Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-3991, @bartertheatre.com. On a dark and stormy night, the eccentric Mrs. Whatsit arrives at the home of Meg Murray. Meg’s scientist father vanished more than two years ago under mysterious circumstances. With the aid of Mrs. Whatsit and her friends, Meg and her gifted brother Charles Wallace are transported through time and space on a mission to rescue their father from frightening forces that hold him prisoner on another planet! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/a-wrinkle-in-time/
(KY) November 8, 2024, AQUARIUM AFTER DARK, 7:15pm-11:15pm, All ages are welcome. Newport Aquarium, 1 Aquarium Way, Newport, KY 41071, 859-815-1478, groupsales@newportaquarium.com. What happens at Newport Aquarium after the lights go out? Which animals sleep and which animals get active? Which animals use the cover of darkness to hunt or eat? Your Aquarium After Dark adventure begins as you enter the Aquarium after public operating hours and are greeted by a special animal ambassador. After the encounter, your will have a chance to satisfy your nighttime cravings at a pizza party with a creepy, crawly twist! You’ll learn about the eating habits of some of the Aquarium’s residents, including bugs and worms. You may even get to try one yourself – covered in candy of course! $49.99 per person. Aquarium After Dark | Newport Aquarium.
(NC) November 9, 2024, SACRED SOUNDS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA: A SHAPED NOTE SINGING WORKSHOP WITH LAURA BOOSINGER, 11:00am – 12:00pm, Earl Scruggs Center: Great Hall,103 S Lafayette St, Shelby, NC 28150, 704-487-6233, info@EarlScruggsCenter.org. Shaped Note singing is a sacred music tradition that traces its roots back to the 19th century when congregations that did not have access to pianos and organs sang acapella with the aid of specialized hymn books that used shapes instead of traditional notation in order to be more accessible to those who could not read music. Shaped Note singing is a fun exploration of history and song, and renowned musician Laura Boosinger is an expert in the craft having taught many workshops featuring pieces of music from The Christian Harmony, first published in 1866. The Earl Scruggs Center is proud to partner with Laura to offer a workshop that will be inclusive to all experience levels from beginner to advanced. Learn the history of this fantastic music and http://www.norton.org/schoolstake home the experience of creating music in a unique and exciting way. The program will begin at 11am in the of the Earl Scruggs Center. All necessary materials will be provided. Tickets for Earl Scruggs Center Members are $5 and for Non-members $10. If you are part of a choral group call and ask about discounted rates. EarlScruggsCenter.org.
(MD) November 9, 2024, SATURDAYS OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: OUTDOOR AUTUMN PLAY SKILLS AND FOREST STORIES, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Piney Point Lighthouse Museum, 44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point. All ages are invited to enjoy new outdoor activities while visiting the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum. These activities encourage visitors to explore nature and the outdoors through curiosity and play. Modeled loosely after “Forest School” learning styles in Denmark and Sweden, the Nature &Forest Play for All Ages Series encourages discovering nature through hands-on, tactile, “no right or wrong way to play” experiences. Age is not a factor; adults need to connect with nature in relaxing, simple ways, just as much as children do! Themed activities will be held on the following dates and times. Price is included in regular museum admission. Save the dates and call ahead to pre-register! More information: (301) 994-1471 or Facebook.com/1836Light.
(NC) November 10, 2024, FAMILY DAY, 1–3 PM, For Families. The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, NC 27705. Come and enjoy an open studio session with your family and friends! Unleash your creativity and create a unique piece in our Community Classroom, which is stocked with a variety of art supplies and materials, all for you to experiment and play with. Parking at the Nasher on Family Day Sundays is free of charge! https://nasher.duke.edu/
(FL) Nov 10, 2024, SENSORY FRIENDLY SUNDAY – HOME SCHOOL TOUR EVENT: EXPLORING OUR WORLD, 10am-1pm, All ages, Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33461, 561-832-5196_x1198, schools@norton.org. Join the Norton Museum of Art for a morning of fun for people with sensory needs and their families. Enjoy art, music, art activities, and a quiet room. The Museum is open exclusively from 10am-11am for those who register, then continue into Museum open hours until 1pm. Registration is mandatory and opens one month in advance. Free but must register in advance. www.norton.org/schools
(NC) November 10, 2024, FAMILY DAY: OPEN STUDIO, 1–3 PM, For Families. The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, 2001 Campus Drive, Durham, NC 27705. Come and enjoy an open studio session with your family and friends! Unleash your creativity and create a unique piece in our Community Classroom, which is stocked with a variety of art supplies and materials, all for you to experiment and play with. Parking at the Nasher on Family Day Sundays is free of charge! https://nasher.duke.edu.
(GA) November 12, 2024, AFTER SCHOOL ART BREAK, 2:30-4:30 PM, 5-10 years. The Columbus Museum , 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus, GA 31906, 706-748-2562, jsouth@comuga.org. Join Us in the Studio for art making! East month, enjoy this special After School Art Break where we will take inspiration from an object in the COMU collection and experiment with new materials in an art making project. This is a FREE drop-in event and no registration is required. comuga.org.
(AL) November 12-13, 2024, NATURE ACADEMY AT HUNTSVILLE BOTANICAL GARDEN, 10:00am 12:00pm. Kindergarten-8th Grade. Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35805, 256)830-4447 ext. 270, sparsons@hsvbg.org. Explore the wonders of science in the great outdoors with Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Nature Academy! Offering dynamic, hands- on STEM classes, tailored for students in grades K-8, our program is designed to enhance learning with fresh and engaging content each year. Open to homeschoolers and led by our highly qualified educators, these two-hour classes delve into exciting scientific topics through hands-on activities and exploration. Join us on either of our monthly scheduled dates from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Space is limited to 20 participants for each session. Spots are available on a first-come, first served basis. Check out our Youth Programs webpage https://hsvbg.org/learn/youth-programs/ to register for an upcoming session. Member Child- $15 Non-Member Child- $20. https://hsvbg.org/learn/youth-programs/
(FL) Nov 14, 2024, HOME SCHOOL TOUR EVENT: EXPLORING OUR WORLD, 1pm-3pm, Ages 5-17 (K-12th), Norton Museum of Art, 1450 S Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33461, 561-832-5196, schools@norton.org. Inspired by the special exhibition, Sorolla and the Sea, students will explore how artists depict the world around us, and what it tells us about a culture and place in time. Then, join a teaching artist in the Museum classroom to make art connected to the tour theme. Event registration is required. Registration for Home School Tour Events opens one month in advance. For more information and to register for a FREE home school tour event visit www.norton.org/schools. Free but must register in advance. www.norton.org/schools
(VA) November 15, 2024, CONCERT: APPALACHIAN SPRING, 11am, Good for Middle & High School, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606, bbates@virginiasymphony.org, 757-213-1423. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the premiere of Martha Graham’s Appalachian Spring ballet, where audiences first heard the iconic strains of Copland’s music that would come to define an American musical language. His suite of music from the ballet expanded for full orchestra further cemented the piece into the fabric of popular culture. Virginiasymphony.org/fieldtrips
(GA) November 16, 2024, KIDS PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP, 2-3:30 PM, Ages 6-10. The Columbus Museum. 1251 Wynnton Road, Columbus, GA 31906, 706-748-2562, jsouth@comuga.org. Spend a Saturday in the Studio during this special weekend workshop! Students will take inspiration as they explore COMU’s permanent collection and develop their artistic skills with printmaking techniques. All skill levels are welcome! $25 Museum Members/ $40 Nonmembers. comuga.org
(VA) Nov. 16, 2024, WEE CHRISTMAS MINIATURES WORKSHOP AT KENMORE, see website for time, ages 3 and up, Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401, 540-370-0732, Learn@gwffoundation.org. A holiday tradition at Kenmore! Create your own miniature holiday room box, all supplies included. See website for cost of event. www.kenmore.org/events
(VA) Nov. 16, 2024, GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP AT FERRY FARM, see website for time, Ages 3 and up, George Washington’s Ferry Farm, Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22405, 540-370-0732, Learn@gwffoundation.org. It’s a holiday tradition at Ferry Farm! Create your own gingerbread house, all materials provided. Cost – see website for details. www.kenmore.org/eventshttp://www.kenmore.org/events.
(FL) November 23, 2024 – January 18, 2025, A CELEBRATION OF ART AND HISTORY: 100 YEARS OF MUSIC, All Ages, Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, 904-829-3575, emily@xfhouse.org. This year, celebrate art and history with the theme, 100 years of music, through a Festivholiday display on the fireplace mantels of our museum! The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum dates to the Second Spanish Era of Florida. Guests will see what it was like to live in Old St. Augustine from the Spanish Era and United States statehood through Reconstruction. Our historic house museum has been meticulously researched and decorated to reflect what life was like in early Florida. With the help of the St. Augustine Art Association, each fireplace in our historic home will be uniquely decorated by different artists creating a wonderful art show in the house. Cost starts at $25 for guided tours and $20 for self-guided audio tours- Discounts for Senirs, teachers, military, students, children, first responders, etc. https://ximenezfatiohousemuseum.ticketspice.com/self-guided-audio-tour-accompanied-by-a-celebration-of-art-and-history.
(VA) November 26, 2024, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN, 10 am, All Ages. Barter Theatre – Gilliam Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-3991, info@bartertheatre.com. This Christmas season has been a tough one for second grader Pepper McGee. It’s hard to hang onto your Christmas spirit when a new baby sister takes everyone’s attention. Pepper’s only hope for a merry Christmas lies with that jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus, who takes her on a magical adventure that changes how she sees Christmas forever! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/santa-claus-is-coming-to-town/
(VA) November 27, 2024, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN, 10 am, All Ages. Barter Theatre – Gilliam Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-3991, info@bartertheatre.com. This Christmas season has been a tough one for second grader Pepper McGee. It’s hard to hang onto your Christmas spirit when a new baby sister takes everyone’s attention. Pepper’s only hope for a merry Christmas lies with that jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus, who takes her on a magical adventure that changes how she sees Christmas forever! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/santa-claus-is-coming-to-town/
(VA) November 30, 2024, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN, 10 am, All Ages. Barter Theatre – Gilliam Theatre, 127 W. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 628-3991, info@bartertheatre.com. This Christmas season has been a tough one for second grader Pepper McGee. It’s hard to hang onto your Christmas spirit when a new baby sister takes everyone’s attention. Pepper’s only hope for a merry Christmas lies with that jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus, who takes her on a magical adventure that changes how she sees Christmas forever! Cost: $17. https://bartertheatre.com/big-shows/santa-claus-is-coming-to-town/
(MD) November 30, 2024, EVENING TIDES: CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS AT PINEY POINT, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park, 44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point, MD 20674, (301) 994-1471. St. Mary’s County Government’s Museum Division, which oversees Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park, is excited to present a brand-new event this holiday season, Evening Tides: Candlelight Christmas at Piney Point. Visitors are invited to a festive holiday evening on the grounds of the beautiful historic park at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum featuring candlelight, carolers, hot chocolate bar, Buddy the Elf, and the 2024 Building Bricks Lighthouse Challenge competition. Admission is free; a $5 per person donation is suggested. Complete your holiday shopping in the museum store for a wide range of unique and local items while at the event. There is something for everyone on your list, including ornaments, art, kids’ items and much more.For more information, please visit www.Facebook.com/1836Light and look under Events.
(NJ) November 30, 2024, SANTA’S HOLIDAY MARKET AT THE PALACE,12-6 pm. The Growing Stage – The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, The Historic Palace Theatre, Route 183, 7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857. Skip the mall lines this year and join Santa, Mrs. Claus, Frosty, and more as The Growing Stage transforms the Historic Palace Theatre into a Holiday Market featuring: Holiday Shopping with Craft Vendors; Concessions for Purchase (Hot Chocolate, Popcorn, Cookies, Juice); Then meet Santa for a picture you and your family will never forget! boxoffice@growingstage,com.