EVENT CALENDAR
YOGA
SAT, OCT 11TH
9-10AM
Breathe, relax, and connect with the geological marvels that tell the story of our region. We’ve partnered with Breathing Room Collective, who will guide you through a gentle hatha yoga session in the Museum’s NW Gallery. Immerse yourself in a tranquil environment featuring extraordinary mineral specimens collected from Oregon, Washington, and beyond, while being led by a professional instructor.
Participants must bring their own mats, props, and water.
Let the museum’s world-class collection of rocks, gems, and fossils ground your practice and elevate your spirit! After class the Museum is open for participants to explore at their leisure.
Museum Members – $15
Nonmembers – $20
HALLOWEEN
SAT, OCT 25TH
10AM-2PM
Bring the whole family for spooky science fun, hands-on activities, and tasty food. Costumes are encouraged, and you won’t want to miss the chance to discover the “spookier side” of our collections while making memories together.
Enjoy a lineup of festive activities for all ages:
Costume Contest with prizes for creativity and fun
Trick-or-Treating for rocks throughout the museum
Pumpkin Painting to take home your own Halloween masterpiece
Face Painting to transform into something spooky or sparkly
Spooky Minerals on display from the museum’s collection
Geode Cracking to reveal the hidden surprises inside stones
Delicious food and drinks available for purchase from SlackTide Fish & Chowder Food Truck
SIP & STONE
SAT, NOV 22ND
6PM-9PM
Raise a glass in celebration of Oregon’s vibrant wine country while immersed in the sparkling beauty of the Museum. This special fundraising evening brings together flavors of the vineyard, the science of the soil, and the brilliance of the Earth’s treasures.
- Local Wineries: Taste wines from some of Oregon’s finest producers, including Eagle’s Nest Reserve Vineyard & Winery and Lemelson Vineyards, with additional wineries to be announced. Guests will receive a punch card to enjoy tastings responsibly at each winery station.
- Food Pairings: Savor delicious charcuterie options designed to complement the evening’s wines.
- Featured Talks with Scott Burns: Renowned geologist Scott Burns will give two engaging talks at 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM, exploring the fascinating connections between geology, soils, and wine.
All proceeds from the evening directly support the Rice Museum’s educational programs, collections, exhibits and more. Help us inspire curiosity about Earth Sciences for generations to come!
Tickets: $100 per person (21 and over)
SAVE THE DATE:
Sat, Nov 15th – Diamonds and Diorite: A Minecraft Day
Sat, Dec 6th – Nifty Fifties Christmas at the Museum