Amazement Square

10/07/2026

Do you love working with people, learning through play, and creating memorable experiences for children and families? We’re looking for Museum Educators to join the Amazement Square team!

Museum Educators are the friendly faces who help bring the museum to life by welcoming visitors, facilitating hands-on experiences, supporting learning throughout our galleries, and helping create a clean, safe, and engaging environment for everyone.

This is a part-time position, averaging 28 hours/week, with weekend hours required.

If you’re energetic, people-oriented, and ready to make a difference through hands-on learning, we’d love to hear from you! Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

10/06/2026

Calling all 1-2-year-olds! Melody & Motion is back every Wednesday in October through December from 10:30am-11:00am.

Come join the fun as we more to music, sing, read, and explore musical instruments. Toddlers will engage in fun development activities that strengthen motor skills, listening skills, and self-expression. This week, join us as we move, learn, and explore while listening to fun songs about buses and cars!

Please note that Melody & Motion takes place in Shipwreck Cove, which is a three-year-and-under environment.

Programming is included in museum admission and membership.

10/05/2026

Calling all ghosts, ghouls & goblins! 🎃

Halloween is creeping closer, and Amazement Scare is turning up the fright for a night you won’t want to miss!

Adult Night at the Museum is back! Join us Friday, October 23rd from 7:30–10:30 PM for a 21+ spooky soirée featuring drinks, museum exploration, dancing, and music from DJ Sam Webb!💀

Start planning your costume, grab your friends, and get ready for a night of spooky fun and unforgettable memories.

By pre-registering, you will receive two complimentary drink tickets!

🎟️ Register today: https://46010.blackbaudhosting.com/46010/Amazement-Scare

10/02/2026

Have you ever been to a Toddler Rave? We have, and it is a blast! Thank you to everyone who came ready to move and groove!

Join us tomorrow for the last day of Toddler Fest-Pumpkin Palooza! From 10AM to 12PM, toddlers will enjoy hands-on pumpkin themed activities and simple engineering challenges. 🎃

Programming is included in museum admission and membership.

09/30/2026

🍁🍂 We had SO much fun kicking off Toddler Fest today with fall-themed crafts, activities, and plenty of hands-on exploring! And the fun isn’t over yet! Join us tomorrow through October 3, from 10 AM–12 PM each day, for mornings filled with movement, creativity, sensory play, and discovery for toddlers and their siblings.

Thursday, October 1 | Nutty Buddies
Time to go a little nuts! Scamper into a squirrel-sized adventure filled with acorns, woodland creatures, nature-inspired crafts, movement, and hands-on fun. This program is nut free!

Friday, October 2 | Toddler Rave
Turn up the fun! Get ready for dancing, grooving, and playful movement. Tiny dance floor legends, assemble!

Saturday, October 3 | Pumpkin Palooza
Roll, stack, build, explore, and get hands-on with pumpkin-themed activities and simple engineering challenges.

And there’s a little extra fun! Each day you attend Toddler Fest earns you one entry for a chance to win a FREE one-year Value Membership!

Toddler Fest programming is included with museum admission and membership, so grab your little ones and come make some memories with us!

09/29/2026

Toddler Fest starts tomorrow!! 🥳

From September 30–October 3, 10 AM–12 PM each day, bring your toddler (and their siblings!) for mornings packed with movement, creativity, sensory play, and discovery.

Wednesday, September 30 | Falling for Toddler Fest
Leaf it to us to kick things off! Get ready for fall-inspired crafts, sensory activities, and playful exploration.

Thursday, October 1 | Nutty Buddies
Time to go a little nuts! Scamper into a squirrel-sized adventure filled with acorns, woodland creatures, nature-inspired crafts, movement, and hands-on fun. This program is nut free!

Friday, October 2 | Toddler Rave
Turn up the fun with dancing, grooving, and playful movement. Tiny dance floor legends, assemble!

Saturday, October 3 | Pumpkin Palooza
Roll, stack, build, explore, and get hands-on with pumpkin-themed activities and simple engineering challenges.

Each day you attend Toddler Fest earns you one entry for a chance to win a FREE one-year Value membership!

Toddler Fest programming is included with museum admission and membership!

09/29/2026

What a celebration! We had the BEST time celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Amazing Mile Children’s Run & Family Festival!

A huge THANK YOU to all of our amazing runners, volunteers, vendors, and team members who helped make this year’s event one to remember! And an extra special thank you to our incredible sponsors—Access Healthcare, Food Lion, Foster Fuels, Berglund Toyota, Handy Distribution, Reddick & Sons, and Scott Insurance. Your support, energy, and generosity made this celebration possible, and we truly couldn’t have done it without you!
 
Congratulations to all of our runners and Linkhorne Middle School, this year’s Middle School Challenge winner!

Want to see all of the 1-mile results? Check out the link below!

https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/Simple/200224 -717551;perpage:100

09/28/2026

We are so thankful for our partnership with Kiwanis Club of Lynchburg! 💜

09/27/2026

Check out the 25th Annual Amazing Mile Children’s Run results!

Amazing mile results listed below!

https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/Simple/200224 -712423;perpage:100

09/25/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY! It’s the 25th Annual Amazing Mile Children’s Run & FREE Family Festival!

Please note that Amazement Square will close at 3 PM today as we get ready for the event. We can’t wait to welcome our runners, families, and community!

The FREE Family Festival is open to everyone and kicks off at 5 PM! Stick around and enjoy discovery stations, vendors, face painting, roaming characters, and so much more!

Come cheer on our runners, enjoy the festivities, and help us celebrate 25 years of the Amazing Mile!