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Reminder- The Arctic Express at the Children’s Museum

December 17, 2013

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I love that this event celebrates such a diversity of winter holidays, there are so many to celebrate this time of year! {Virginia Zoo members you can use your Membership to attend this event FREE! Find out more HERE!}

The Artic Express will be visiting the Children’s Museum on December 7th and 21st, 2013. Children can take an imaginary train ride around the world and learn about the winter festivals and holidays of Diwali, Kwanzaa, Solstice, Ramadan, Hanukkah, and Christmas. This interactive story includes music, holiday magic and a trainload of fun!

This event is presented by Education Entertainment Specialist Rob Westcott.

When: December 7 & 21, 2013. Shows at 2 and 3pm.

Where: Children’s Museum of VA, 221 High Street Portsmouth, Virginia 23704

What: The Arctic Express- A Magical Train Tour of Winter Festivals Around the World

Cost: Included with admission to the Children’s Museum (note: if you are a Bank of America/Merrill Lynch cardholder don’t forget about your discount the weekend of 12/7!)

Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Tags: Chanukah, Children's Museum of VA, Christmas, Diwali, Ramadan, and Solstice
Categories: Events

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