Help Adventure! Grow
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From events to exhibits to programming, there’s endless possibilities when it comes to supporting play-based education.
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As a 501c3, all donations made to Adventure! Children’s Museum are tax deductible. If you’d like to help Adventure! grow, consider donating to one of our programs to amplify your impact.
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We work with many local organizations to support families and children in and beyond Lane County, often hosting free play groups, special events, and collaborating to curate culturally responsive exhibits.
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We’re always accepting gently used or brand new materials for our exhibits and programs. View our current wish list here.
Leaf Sponsorships
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Birch leaves grow on sturdy, fast-growing trees that have also historically been used for making canoes, shoes, and furniture. Help us continue building the foundation for Adventure!’s future with this sponsorship.
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Oak trees are known for their essential role to the ecosystem. Sponsorship at this level invites donors to become a vital part of Adventure!’s community, supporting play-based education.
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With vibrant autumn leaves, valuable sap, and high-quality wood, maple trees symbolize Adventure!’s commitment to sustainability and growth. Sponsorship at this level ensures children always have a space for creativity and adventure.
Event Sponsorships
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Family Halloween Party & Live Pumpkin Auction
FALL
Our most popular event, the Halloween Party welcomes over 600 attendees across two nights to enjoy carnival games, food and beverages, a live pumpkin auction, prizes, performances, and more.
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Gingerbread Night
WINTER
Families decorate gingerbread houses, and we do all the clean-up! Kits and extra decorations are included, as well as hot cocoa and other beverages, access to the exhibit hall, and cozy family time.
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Grown-Ups Night Out
SPRING
This 21+ event encourages adults to enjoy the museum with themed activities, snacks and beverages, access to the exhibit hall, and more. Past events have included karaoke, 80s night, spring formal, and murder mystery.
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Free Day of Play
SUMMER
100% free admission for one day! This supports equitable play and welcomes visitors to the exhibit hall and additional programming at no cost to them. In past years of offering a Free Day of Play, we’ve welcomed over 400 visitors into the museum, some for the very first time.
Exhibit Sponsorships
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Explorers
Help visitors explore our most well-loved exhibits, ensuring they’re cared for and maintained.
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Adventurers
Join us on new adventures, providing upgrades and enhancements to popular exhibits.
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Innovators
Help introduce visitors to renewed and refreshed ideas, developing new exhibits to last a lifetime.
Partnerships
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Every month, Adventure! hosts a free support group play date for clients of EC Cares, an organization providing early intervention and early childhood special education services to infants, toddlers, and preschool children in Lane County. The museum is reserved for two hours at no cost, welcoming families to a quiet and sensory-friendly atmosphere.
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Lane African American/Black Student Success and the Black Early Learning Program support more equitable education for African American/Black students in Lane County. Adventure! hosts free early morning and after-hours play dates monthly for program participants, supporting the ongoing effort in closing the achievement gap for BIPOC populations.
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An organization designed to eliminate disparities in postpartum and infant health through education, research, and cultural change, Nurturely clients participate in babywearing classes and cultural story times, hosted at the museum. Babywearing and Bailando supports new and expecting parents on their babywearing journey, and cultural story time immerses families in the many tales and memories of the African Diaspora.
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On the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month, Adventure! hosts a free support group play date for WellMama clients. A facilitator of WellMama attends each play date, serving as a resource for families new to parenting, experiencing postpartum or grief, or looking to connect with other parents and caregivers. These play dates are free to attend, and ensure a neutral community gathering space for families.
