Gilbert House Children's Museum Signature Events
Community Play Day
February, 2026
Legacy of Play was a motto started by A.C. Gilbert, that promotes learning through play! Legacy of Play Day is our opportunity to close the museum and offer children served by organizations helping those who are furthest from opportunity to enjoy a special day to play at Gilbert House.
Gilbert House for Grown-Ups
July 26, 2025
Gilbert House for Grown Ups is a celebration for all of the parents! To continue the importance of play throughout generations, we open the museum to adults to release their inner child. This event is for adults 21+ only; we serve adult beverages. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet other parents in the area and PLAY!
Halloween Re-Engineered
October 26, 2025
Halloween Re-Engineered provides children with an opportunity to safely trick-or-treat Gilbert House style. In the spirit of A. C. Gilbert himself, we use gizmos, gadgets, mechanisms, and devices to deliver treats to children.
Discover the Wonder
December 6, 2025
Get ready for an evening of pure magic at Discover the Wonder, the Gilbert House Children's Museum's biggest and most playful party of the year! Join us for a fantastic night dedicated to sparking creativity and imagination in kids (and kids at heart!).
Your attendance directly supports our mission to keep the museum a vibrant and accessible space for every family. The funds we raise will fuel our daily operations, helping us keep ticket prices low and our doors open wide for more children to explore, learn, and play.
Noon Year's Eve
Help us ring in the New Year, Gilbert House style, with a balloon drop and party at Noon on New Years Eve.
