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Little Givers’ Gift Shop at The Virginia Living Museum (Newport News)
November 30, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kick off the holiday season at the Virginia Living Museum with a weekend full of festive fun and thoughtful giving!
Bring the little ones for a special Little Givers’ Gift Shop experience, where they can shop for family and friends using “Otter Bucks” in a fun, child-friendly marketplace. Volunteers will be on hand to help young shoppers pick out the perfect gifts, “ring them up,” and wrap their treasures at our decorating station—complete with gift tags, tissue paper, and holiday cheer.
Be sure to stay for Storytime with Santa, happening at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. each day! Santa will be reading some of his favorite holiday stories (books will be available for purchase in the Wild Things Museum Store). Please note: Santa will only be participating in storytime, not photos or wish lists.
While the kids shop, adults can enjoy our Member Sale in the Museum Store, running November 28–December 4, with discounts on unique nature-inspired gifts that give back to the Museum’s mission.
Details:
- Dates: Saturday & Sunday, November 29–30
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Location: Conservation Education Garden (CEG)
- Storytime with Santa: 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. each day
- Otter Bucks available in $1, $5, $10, and $15 denominations (plus tax) in the Museum Store
Celebrate the joy of giving, support local conservation, and make holiday memories your family will treasure!