Boy standing in front of a orange bucket in a green field, about to throw a water balloon

Water Balloon Fest

Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Join the Maxey House for a Water Balloon Fest at 10:00 am on July 12th as we toss balloons, enjoy some wacky water balloon races, and play some yard games after everyone dries off!

Photo of three children in a museum, the one in the middle holds a clipboard, the one on the left is pointing to something on the clipboard, and the child on the right is looking down at a museum display

Discovery Kids (Ages 10-14)

Thursday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Discovery Kids is a hands-on program where children explore museums and the Maxey House through hands-on, engaging experiences, then create their own exhibits in the Visitors Center.

Image of old books lined up on shelf

Maxey House Book Club

Thursday 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Join the Maxey House Book Club in the Maxey House sunroom on Thursday, July 17 at 7:00 pm to discuss Empire of the Summer Moon by S.C. Gwynne.

Photo of three children in a museum, the one in the middle holds a clipboard, the one on the left is pointing to something on the clipboard, and the child on the right is looking down at a museum display

Discovery Kids (Ages 10-14)

Thursday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Discovery Kids is a hands-on program where children explore museums and the Maxey House through hands-on, engaging experiences, then create their own exhibits in the Visitors Center.

Photo of three children in a museum, the one in the middle holds a clipboard, the one on the left is pointing to something on the clipboard, and the child on the right is looking down at a museum display

Discovery Kids (Ages 10-14)

Thursday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Discovery Kids is a hands-on program where children explore museums and the Maxey House through hands-on, engaging experiences, then create their own exhibits in the Visitors Center.

Group of stuffed animals sitting on a green, white, and black blanket in front of a white house

Livingston's Sleepover

Friday 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Livingston the Lion, Sam Long's childhood toy, and the Maxey House staff invite children to bring a favorite stuffed animal, doll, or action figure to the Maxey House for a special sleepover designed just for the toys!

Group of stuffed animals sitting on a green, white, and black blanket in front of a white house

Livingston's Sleepover

Saturday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Livingston the Lion, Sam Long's childhood toy, and the Maxey House staff invite children to bring a favorite stuffed animal, doll, or action figure to the Maxey House for a special sleepover designed just for the toys!

Image of three Victorian calling cards on a green background with floral accents

Genteel Gestures: The Art and History of Calling Cards

Saturday 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Step into the world of 19th-century social etiquette with a closer look at the history and art of calling cards.

Image of three Victorian calling cards on a green background with floral accents

Genteel Gestures: The Art and History of Calling Cards

Saturday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Step into the world of 19th-century social etiquette with a closer look at the history and art of calling cards.