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
Summer Hours
Under this temporary seasonal calendar, the museum will expand its operations to include Tuesdays, but will remain completely closed on Sundays and Mondays. Families planning their upcoming summer vacations are encouraged to review these schedule changes to make the most of their visit.
JULY CALENDAR
The Children's Museum of Greater Fall River is open Tuesday–Saturday in July, with special crafts like Paper Plate Flags and Fireworks Salt Painting around the 4th, plus Ocean Exploration Week (7/14–7/18). The museum is closed July 4th, 5th, 6th, and every Sunday/Monday. Pop in for hands-on activities all month, from Puffy Paint Ice Cream to Paper Tube Stingrays!
CELEBRATE AMERICA'S 250TH WITH THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF GREATER FALL RIVER
The Children’s Museum of Greater Fall River is hosting a special event on Friday, July 3rd, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Guests will receive a holiday discount of 250 pennies ($2.50) off standard general admission, which is regularly priced at $10.00 per person. The celebration features a Bubble Show with Tony Mederios, face painting with Glitterrissa, outdoor games, fourth of July crafts, and free giveaways while supplies last.
PUFFY PAINT ICE CREAM
This sweet summer workshop invites children to create a textured Puffy Paint Ice Cream craft. The hands-on session allows young visitors to explore their creativity by mixing shaving cream and glue to form realistic, fluffy ice cream scoops.
PAPER PLATE WATERMELON
This sweet summer workshop invites children to create a textured Paper Plate Watermelon craft. The hands-on session allows young visitors to explore their creativity by piecing together paper plate halves, green rind borders, and small black seeds.
PAPER TUBE STINGRAY
This ocean-themed activity invites children to get creative by making their own cute stingrays using paper tubes and construction paper. It offers a fun, hands-on opportunity for kids to build artistic skills while crafting a unique marine animal to take home.
AUGUST CALENDAR
Get ready for a month packed with creativity and outdoor exploration during our August 2026 season. Young creators can drop in every Tuesday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm to enjoy themed arts and crafts like Fork-Painted Bears, Cotton Ball S'mores, Fingerpaint Firefly Jars, and Cotton Ball Painted Campfires. Do not miss our exciting Wildlife Week from August 11th to August 15th, plus a special Free Admission Day on Thursday, August 27th!
FORK-PAINTED BEAR
Transform a simple paper plate into a fuzzy forest friend using everyday plastic forks. Young creators will love stamping out a textured, paint-covered bear mane before gluing on googly eyes and cute pink ears. Come get messy and bring a smiling masterpiece to life!
COTTON BALL S'MORES
Layer fluffy white cotton balls between brown paper cutouts to build a squishy, realistic backyard campfire treat. Young creators will love drizzling puffy dark paint over the top to look like melted chocolate. Come get messy and stack up a sweet summer masterpiece!
FINGER PAINT FIREFLY jar
Dip tiny fingers into bright yellow paint to leave glowing streaks inside a paper mason jar. Little creators will love adding black ink details to transform their bright paint splats into a swarm of twinkling summer fireflies. Come catch some magic and light up your own backyard masterpiece!
COTTON BALL PAINTED CAMPFIRE
Stack textured paper logs together and pull fluffy cotton balls into dancing smoke clouds. Young creators will love dabbing vibrant red, orange, and yellow paint over the display to bring a glowing backyard blaze to life. Come gather around the craft table and spark a sizzling summer masterpiece!
CMGFR BINGO 2026
The Children's Museum of Greater Fall River is hosting its 3rd annual Bingo Night on Thursday, October 22nd, at the Fall River Elks Lodge #118. This 21+ event costs $30 for 12 games and features prizes, snacks, and a cash bar. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with games beginning at 6:30 PM, and tickets can be purchased online at cmgfrbingo2026.givesmart.com.
FIREWORKS SALT PAINTING
This festive workshop invites children to create a vibrant Fireworks Salt Painting decoration ahead of the July holidays. The hands-on craft session allows young visitors to explore their creativity with bright paint, glue, and textured salt materials.
PAPER PLATE FLAG
This family-friendly workshop invites children to create a patriotic Paper Plate Flag decoration ahead of the July holiday. The hands-on craft session allows young visitors to explore their creativity with festive red, white, and blue materials.
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!
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 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!
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!
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.
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.
