The Village Children's Museum

10/14/2026

Delayed open hours -
Wednesday, Oct 14th
11am-1pm
We apologize for the inconvenience!

10/13/2026

WE’RE HIRING! 🌟🚀

Come be part of the fun at The Village Children’s Museum! 💙

We’re looking for enthusiastic, dependable individuals who love working with children and making a positive impact in our community!

✨ Now Hiring:
🎨 Mobile Village Helper – Bring hands-on learning experiences to children throughout our community!

🧩 Museum Attendants – Help create a fun, welcoming, and engaging environment for children and families visiting The Village!

📩 Interested in joining our team?

Send your résumé to [email protected] to learn more and receive the full job descriptions!

💛 Help us make learning through play possible!

10/01/2026

Tomorrow is Pilates at The Village! 🧘‍♀️💕

Can’t make it to a session? You can still be part of it! 100% of Pilates registration fees support our new interactive STEM Wall, and you can also donate directly through our website to help us reach our goal. 🌻

Want to join us tomorrow? We have just 2 spots left in our 9:00–10:00 AM session!

✨ Friday, October 2
🕘 9:00–10:00 AM
🎟️ 2 spots remaining
👶 Child watch provided

Claim your spot online at thevillagemuseum.org/memberships!

09/25/2026

Help support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of West Central MN!

For more info or to make a donation go to: liveunitedwcm.org 💛

Give Like Dolly Day is September 25!
Dolly Parton believed in giving back and helping children dream bigger—and this year, we’re celebrating that spirit right here in West Central MN through Give Like Dolly Day.
On September 25, we’re inviting our community to join us in giving back to children by supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of West Central MN. Your support helps make it possible for children in our community to receive a free, high-quality book every month from birth to age 5.
Learn more and find out how you can support children in our community: https://liveunitedwcm.org/

09/24/2026

A BIG thank you to Willmar CommUNITY Closet!

Each year, thousands of little hands, big imaginations, and curious minds come through the doors of The Village. With so many children learning and playing in our space, our imaginative play materials get a lot of love!

As we continue working to grow The Village and welcome even more families each year, community support like this helps us continue providing quality, hands-on experiences without losing the little details that make play here special.

Thank you, Community Closet, for supporting play, learning, and the kiddos who visit The Village! ❤️

09/21/2026

Parents at Play is TODAY!

Come spend this cool fall morning with us! Join a Parent & Family Educator from Willmar Early Childhood Family Programs for fun activities designed for caregivers and kiddos to enjoy together. 🧡

⏰ 11 AM–12 PM
✨ No sign-up necessary
🎟️ FREE entry - please mention upon check in you are here for Parents at Play

Come play, connect, and learn with us at The Village! 🍁

09/14/2026

Pilates at The Village is BACK! 💕

Last quarter, we had such great feedback from participants that joined us for our Pilates Pop-Up with Candace from Raymar Wellness LLC, and we’re so excited to bring it back for another round! 🧘‍♀️✨

Join us Friday, October 2 for a small-group Pilates session designed to give caregivers a chance to move, stretch, recharge, and take a little time for YOU. 💗

Village staff will be available during each session to supervise children while they play in the museum, so caregivers can enjoy their Pilates session while their kiddos play nearby. 🫶

🌅 7:30–8:30 AM Early Bird Session
☀️ 9:00–10:00 AM Morning Session
✨ Only 10 spots available per session
💗 Members: $10 | Non-members: $15
🧘 Bring a yoga mat, water bottle & comfortable clothes

We are so grateful to Candace and Raymar Wellness for continuing to partner with us to create opportunities like this for caregivers in our community. Even sweeter, 100% of registration fees will be donated back to The Village to support a new interactive STEM wall exhibit! 💕

And to everyone who joined us last quarter, THANK YOU! Your participation helped make this partnership possible, and we can’t wait to welcome you back. ✨

Ready to grab your spot? Registration is required and limited to just 10 participants per session!

🌐 Register online at thevillagemuseum.org/memberships
🏡 Or register with us at The Village front desk during open hours.

09/10/2026

Parents at Play is back! 🎉

Join us at The Village Children’s Museum every Monday from 11 AM–12 PM for Parents at Play with Willmar Early Childhood Family Programs from willmarpublicschools!

Come connect, play, and enjoy fun activities designed for caregivers and kiddos alongside a Parent & Family Educator. 💛

09/07/2026

Labor Day plans? We’ve got you covered! 💙☀️

The Village Children’s Museum is OPEN regular hours tomorrow for Labor Day! Come spend part of your long weekend playing, exploring, and making memories together. 🥰

📍 Monday, September 7
⏰ Regular hours: 10am - 1pm AND 4pm - 7pm

We can’t wait to play with you! 💛

09/04/2026

Reminiscing on our Brunch with Bluey! 💙🐾 Thank you to everyone who came out to eat, play, and spend your Saturday morning with us at The Village. We had so much fun with you! 🥞✨