OCTOBER

EXTENDED EVENTS

October 5th

Water Play.  During warm spring, summer, and fall days, the Children’s Garden is the coolest place to be! Bring or wear your bathing suit and water shoes to enjoy the gentle water sprays. Don’t forget a towel and remember that swimming diapers are required for those not potty-trained. Water Play is operational when the air temperature is 70 degrees or higher. April 21 – October 7. (weather permitting)

Saturdays and Sundays, April 21 – October 7, 9 – 4:45 pm

Weekday schedule, June 18 – Sept 14, 9 – 4:45 pm

Weekday schedule, Sept 17 – Oct 5, 1- 4:45 pm

Extended Hours during Families after Five Tuesday evenings, June – August, 5 – 8:30 pm

 

Sunday, Oct 14th

Butterflies LIVE! Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond. The Butterflies LIVE! exhibit is back and will feature showy tropical species. Visitors will be able to walk among the butterflies in the North Wing of the Conservatory. The exhibit will also feature special plantings to provide food for the butterflies, allowing visitors to get an “up-close” and personal view of these fascinating creatures. Free with garden admission. 

 

Sunday, October 7th

Threads Fall & Winter Children’s 2012 Consignment Sale. Canterbury Shopping Center, 10618 Patterson Ave. (Corner of Pump & Patterson), Richmond, VA 23238.

Friday, September 28th • 9am-3pm • Public Shopping
Saturday, September 29th • 9am-3pm • Public Shopping
Sunday, September 30th • 11am-3pm • Public Shopping
Monday – Friday, October 1st – 5th • 6pm-8pm • Public Shopping
Saturday, October 6th • 9am-3pm • Public Shopping
Sunday, October 7th • 11am-3pm • Public Shopping 50% Off Sale

State Fair of Virginia.  The Meadow Event Park – I95 Exit 98 next to King’s Dominion.  $12 Tuesday, Oct 2nd – unlimited rides for $12.  Purchase tickets atwww.statefairva.org. 

 

THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

Monday, October 1st

Nobody Told Me (All Moms).  6:30pm-8:30pm.  Facilitated by Commonwealth Parenting.  Free.

 

Tuesday, October 2nd

Club Mom.  9am-11am.  Chesterfield Towne Center.  Club Mom occurs the first Tuesday of every month in our Food Court from 9-11 a.m. and features great entertainment, fun giveaways for the adults, and free breakfast for children 12 years or younger. (Breakfast tickets are given out until 10:30 a.m. and are valid until 10:45 a.m. on Club Mom event days.).  Would you like to become a member? Stop by the Registration Table and sign up. They do ask for a one time dollar donation that goes to Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now). Your donation is appreciated!  This month – Hope Harris.

Young @ Art: I Love Shapes.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs, Kids Programs.  Fee. 

 

Wednesday, October 3rd

Beyond Time Out (Parents of children 5-11 years).  6:30pm-8:30pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee. 

 

Thursday, October 4th

Young @ Art: I Love Shapes.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs, Kids Programs.  Fee. 

 

Children’s Storytime. 10:30am.  Barnes and Noble Short Pump, 11640 W. Broad St. Richmond. Every Thursday in October.  Free.

 

Confederacy and the World: A Themed Tour of the White House. 11:15am-12:15pm. The White House of the Confederacy, 1201 E. Clay Street, Richmond. A themed tour that will discuss Confederate foreign policy and diplomacy.  Fee.

 

After-School Art Club: Monet & Friends.  4:15pm-6pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Kids Programs.  Fee.

 

Foundations in Art: Drawing.  4:15pm-6pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – 

Kids Programs.  Fee.

 

Friday, October 5th

Teen Drawing Club: Representations of the Human Figure.  4:30pm-6pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Teen Programs.  Fee.

Family Friday Art Night: 3D Foodle Pumpkins.  5pm-7pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts –   Kids Programs.  Fee.

 

Free Movie at Tom Leonard’s Farmer’s Market.  Starts around 7pm.  Free face painting, hayrides, hot chocolate, apple cider and popcorn.  This week – ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown’.  Free.

 

Friday, October 5th & Saturday, October 6th

Cinema Classics ‘ Frankenstein’.  Enjoy the 1931 classic at Henrico Theatre in Highland Springs. Visit the website for show times.  Tickets are only $1 per person and can be purchased at the door. 

 

Saturday, October 6th

Autumn Leaf Rambler.  3.5 hour round trip by train to New Canton.  Train departs from Buckingham Branch Station, 1043 Main street, Highway US 15, Dillwyn, VA 23936 (90 minutes from Richmond).  Hosted by the Old Dominion Chapter, National Railway Historical Society, Inc. 804.231.4324.  Fee.

 

Wading Through Wetlands.  10:30am.  Maymont Nature Center and Maymont Grounds.  Fee.

Eppington Heritage Day.  11am-4pm.  Eppington Plantation, 14602 Eppes Falls Road.  Spend the day experiencing Colonial history at Eppington. Eppington, circa 1765, is a plantation named after the Eppes family, House tours which are rarely open to the public, will be offered. Activities include children’s games, period music and dancing, storytelling, craft demonstrations, carriage rides and living history. Meet Thomas Jefferson and discover what life was like in Chesterfield during the 18th century.  Free. 

 

Stories at the Museum.  11am-Noon.  Virginia Historical Society.  Explore American History with arts and crafts and the reading of a children’s history book.  This months theme – Famous Americans.  Open to children of all ages.  Free. 

 

Confederacy and the World: A Themed Tour of the White House. 11:15am-12:15pm. The White House of the Confederacy, 1201 E. Clay St., Richmond. A themed tour that will discuss Confederate foreign policy and diplomacy.  Fee.

 

Oystoberfest 2012.  Noon-6pm.  St Thomas Episcopal Church.  Ginter Park.  oysters, Brats, Beer, Bands and a Kids’ Zone with a moon-bounce, slides and more.  Free to attend – $2 donation suggested.

 

Saturdays in the Studio: Life Drawing.  1pm-4pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts –  Teen Programs

 

Winged Wonders! Family Workshops NEW!  1:30pm–3:30pm.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  Ages 5 – 12 with accompanying adult. To honor our favorite winged-visitors, the Butterfly Fairy will present a series of workshops for an adult and child to learn and create together as they join in engaging activities in the Garden. Each pair will complete one take home activity per child.  Registration required.  Fee. 

 

VirginiaFIRSTRobot Rumble.  Science Museum of Virginia.  Cheer on your favorite robot as high school teams compete in this off season event. Want to drive a robot yourself? Visit the FIRST Tech Challenge Robot Road show to run a ‘bot on a test track and earn your robot driver’s license. Learn more about FIRST programs from mentors, staff and teams.  For more information, visit www.virginiafirst.org. Free.

 

Kids Night Out at Romp n Roll.  5pm-8pm.  Romp n’ Roll Mechanicsville, 6300 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville VA 23111.  Every kid deserves a special night out…and so do you! That’s why we created Kids Night Out. Parents get an evening to themselves while the children get to run and play with our energetic instructors and enjoy a Pizza Party dinner at Romp n’ Roll! A perfect evening indeed! $30, which includes a pizza dinner. Ages 2-5 (potty-training not required). Reservations Required.

 

Saturday, October 6th and Sunday, October 7th

Second Street Festival.  Noon-7pm and Noon-6pm.  The hands of time are turned back to when 2nd Street was the heart and soul of Richmond’s African-American community. Each year thousands of people come to Richmond’s historic Jackson Ward to hear live music on four stages, enjoy children’s activities, taste delicious food, shop in the marketplace, dance in the streets and renew old friendships.  CMoR hosts a special children’s area where children can create festive paper hats, crafty noisemakers, and more!  Free admission.

 

Sunday, October 7th

Open Studio Sundays.  1pm-4pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Family Programs.  Free.

 

Historic Deep Run School Open House.  1pm-3pm.  Deep Run School.  This two-room schoolhouse will take you back to the early days of formal education as you sit in 100 year-old desks and read from a McGuffy reader. You can test your memorization skills and write your lesson on a slate board. During recess you can play an early 20th-century game.  Free.

 

Theatre IV: The True Story of Pocahontas.  4pm & 7pm.  Henrico Theatre.  With an emphasis on historical fact, Pocahontas is revealed as a playful, strong-minded young girl who changes her world before she will change her beliefs or herself. Join Pocahontas on her amazing journey and see how courage and determination can change the world! For all ages.  Reservations can be made beginning Sept 10.  Free. 

 

Tuesday, October 9th
Young @ Art: I Love Shapes.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs, Kids Programs.  Fee. 

 

Short Pump Pals Clubhouse Meeting.  11am.  Short Pump Mall Food Court.  Have a magical time with Mike Klee Magic! Mike has all sorts of tricks up his sleeve and is sure to bring his bag of tricks. Join us and be mesmerized by magic tricks, and learn a thing or two.  Free.

 

Writing in the Galleries: Traveler Art & Journalism.  3:30pm-4:45pm. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts –  Kids Programs.  Fee.

 

The Nature of Boys (Parents of boys birth-9 years).  6:30pm-8:30pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee. 

 

Wednesday, October 10th

Mommy and Me & Daddies Too.  10am-11:30am.  Willow Lawn.  Join The Shops at Willow Lawn OUTSIDE as we host a FREE morning out with LIVE entertainment and activities designed to enhance parent’s interaction with their children.   This Month -Silly Bus.  Free.

 

Live Sky. Science Museum of Virginia.  Join us for an out of this world adventure as we explore the stars.  Fee.

 

Thursday, October 11th

Young @ Art: I Love Shapes.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs, Kids Programs.  Fee. 

 

Children’s Storytime. 10:30am.  Barnes and Noble Short Pump, 11640 W. Broad St. Richmond. Every Thursday in October.  Free.

 

Confederacy and the World: A Themed Tour of the White House. 11:15am-12:15pm. The White House of the Confederacy, 1201 E. Clay St., Richmond. A themed tour that will discuss Confederate foreign policy and diplomacy.  Fee.

 

La Leche League Mother-to-Mother Breastfeeding Support.  6pm.  Hip To Be Round, Carytown.  Find more information on Facebook at La Leche League of Richmond.

 

Dadchat (Men only).  7pm-9pm.  Facilitated by Commonwealth Parenting.  Free.

 

Friday, October 12th

Free Movie at Tom Leonard’s Farmer’s Market.  Starts around 7pm.  Free face painting, hayrides, hot chocolate, apple cider and popcorn.  This week – ‘Sesame Street – A Magical Halloween’.  Free.

 

Friday, October 12th – Sunday, October 14th

Richmond Folk Festival.  Last year, more than 200,000 people visited downtown Richmond’s riverfront to celebrate the roots, richness and variety of American culture through music, dance traditional crafts, storytelling and food. The Richmond Folk Festival has become one of Virginia’s largest and most-loved events of the year and has been voted as the best musical festival in Richmond, 2 years running. The 2012 Festival will bring a new and similarly amazing list of performers, artists and exhibitors.    This year’s theme in the Genworth Family Area, hosted by The Children’s Museum: Safari! Create all kinds of crafts, including binoculars, hats, puppets, and stamp projects. Earn CMoR dollars at each craft tent and then head over to the market to “buy” prizes. Also visit with Seymour, play games, and much more!  Free. 

 

Saturday, October 13th

Autumn Leaf Rambler.  3.5 hour round trip by train to New Canton.  Train departs from Buckingham Branch Station, 1043 Main street, Highway US 15, Dillwyn, VA 23936 (90 minutes from Richmond).  Hosted by the Old Dominion Chapter, National Railway Historical Society, Inc. 804.231.4324.  Fee.

 

Musical Morning.  10am-11:15am.  The Richmond Public Library – Main Library Auditorium.  The Board of the Richmond Public Library Foundation invites your family to a musical morning featuring musicians from the Richmond Symphony.  The program is free. You are encouraged to sponsor a book in your child’s name through the Foundation’s Buy-A-Book program.

 

FREE Irish dance class.  11:30-12:30pm.  Heart of Ireland School of Dance, 14257 Midlothian Turnpike, Midlothian, VA 23113.  For all ages – boys & girls, tots to teens, moms, grandmoms and granddads, too! Come try Irish dance and see for yourself how much fun it can be! Advance registration required.  For more information or to register, email info@HeartofIrelandSchool.com or call 464.8190.  Limit one free class per

person.

 

Jammin’.  Noon-3pm.  Jammin’ Enjoy a special “vibe” in the Children’s Garden. The Garden rocks and rolls with the special energy that comes from listening, dancing, clapping and stomping feet to the music.  Free with museum admission.

 

Not Just a Jack-O-Lantern.  12:30pm-3:30pm.  Meadow Farm Museum.  Pumpkins are not just for carving or making pies. Have you ever tasted pumpkin chips? Learn about the many ways that pumpkins were used by our ancestors. For all ages.  Free.

 

Celebrate the Art of Glass.  1pm-4pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Family Programs.  Discover the art — and science — of making glass. Watch hot glassblowing demonstrations, see artists create giant ice sculptures inspired by Dale Chihuly’s ice installations, and enjoy gallery programs as well as music performed on glass instruments.  Free.

 

Behind The Scenes.  1pm.  Maymont Nature Center.  Fee.

Kids Night Out at Romp n Roll.  5pm-8pm.  Romp n’ Roll Midlothian,  11541 Busy St. Richmond VA 23236.  Every kid deserves a special night out…and so do you! That’s why we created Kids Night Out. Parents get an evening to themselves while the children get to run and play with our energetic instructors and enjoy a Pizza Party dinner at Romp n’ Roll! A perfect evening indeed! $30, which includes a pizza dinner. Ages 2-5 (potty-training not required). Reservations Required.

 

Sunday, October 14th 
Behind The Scenes.  1pm.  Maymont Nature Center.  Fee.

The Civil War on the James Tour. Noon-2pm or 2:30pm-4:30pm. Departs from Deep Bottom Boat Landing, 9525 Deep Bottom Road, Richmond. Historical pontoon boat tour of the James River that traces the naval actions that took place in the area of Dutch Gap and Jones Neck from 1862-1865. Space limited. Fee.

 

Monday, October 15th

Words That Work With Preschoolers (Parents of children 2-4 years).  6:30pm-8:30pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee. 

 

Tuesday, October 16th 
Young @ Art: I Love Shapes.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs, Kids Programs.  Fee. 

 

After-School Art Club: Drawing Animals.  4:15pm-6pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Kids Programs.  Fee.

 

Wednesday, October 17th

La Leche League Mother-to-Mother Breastfeeding Support.  10am.  St. Mark’s Methodist Church.  Find more information on Facebook at La Leche League of Richmond.

 

Staying Ahead of Your High Tech Kid (Parents of children 9-18 years).  6:30pm-8:30pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee. 

 

Thursday, October 18th

Young @ Art: I Love Shapes.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs, Kids Programs.  Fee. 

 

Children’s Storytime. 10:30am.  Barnes and Noble Short Pump, 11640 W. Broad St. Richmond. Every Thursday in October.  Free.

 

Confederacy and the World: A Themed Tour of the White House. 11:15am-12:15pm. The White House of the Confederacy, 1201 E. Clay St., Richmond. A themed tour that will discuss Confederate foreign policy and diplomacy.  Fee.

 

Raising Responsible Children (Parents of children 5-11 years).  6:30pm-8:30pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee. 

 

The National Circus of The People’s Republic of China, Direct from Beijing.  7:30pm.  University of Richmond Alice Jepson Theatre. 

 

Friday, October 19th

CSI for Young Mystery Writers. 3:30pm-8pm.  Virginia Commonwealth University, Dept. of Forensic Science Lab. Hands-on workshop will explore investigative techniques used by crime-solving professionals. Mystery writers age 12 to 15 will learn writing techniques from award-winning mystery novelist Marcia Talley and investigative techniques from VCU Department of Forensic Science faculty members. To register, visit www.literaryva.com or 356-1928.  Fee.

 

Target $1 Family Night.  5:30-7pm.  Children’s Museum – Central.  Bring the whole family to enjoy the museum’s exhibits and activities for only $1 each thanks to a generous donation from Target! Only at CMoR Central.  Note: For the safety of all visitors, the museum requires a ratio of one adult for every five children.

 

Free Movie at Tom Leonard’s Farmer’s Market.  Starts around 7pm.  Free face painting, hayrides, hot chocolate, apple cider and popcorn.  This week – Disney’s ‘ The Adventure of Ichabod & Mr Toad’.  Free.

 

Saturday, October 20th

Autumn Leaf Rambler.  3.5 hour round trip by train to New Canton.  Train departs from Buckingham Branch Station, 1043 Main street, Highway US 15, Dillwyn, VA 23936 (90 minutes from Richmond).  Hosted by the Old Dominion Chapter, National Railway Historical Society, Inc. 804.231.4324.  Fee.

 

Create Your Own Book: A Workshop for Kids. 10am-11:30am. Henrico Public Library, Tuckahoe Branch, 1901 Starling Dr., Richmond. Richmond author and educator Kathryn Starke will lead a workshop for aspiring authors ages six to nine at Tuckahoe Area Library. Participants will turn their story ideas into an illustrated, bound book. All materials provided. Free.

 

Midlothian Village Day Festival.  10am-3pm.  Midlothian Middle School, 13501 Midlothian Turnpike.  The Festival is a community day filled with fun activities for the whole family. There will be crafters, community booths, games, inflatables, entertainment, food vendors, a raffle, silent auction and more!

 

Made by Me: Fall Expressions.  10:15-Noon.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs, Kids Programs,.  Fee.

 

Stories at the Museum.  11am-Noon.  Virginia Historical Society.  Explore American History with arts and crafts and the reading of a children’s history book.  This months theme – Famous Americans.  Open to children of all ages.  Free. 

 

Historic Tours of Mid-Lothian Mines.  11am-3pm.   Mid-Lothian Mines Park, 13301 N. Woolridge Road.  Learn about the vast mining history of Midlothian. Join us for the dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly completed headstock and amphitheater at 1 p.m. Various musical performances will be held at the amphitheater throughout the day. The headstock is a full replica of the Middle Shaft Mine that once stood in the exact location years ago. Activities include living-history demonstrations, period music, children’s games and guided walking tours. Shuttle bus will transport from Midlothian library to event site. Event is offered in conjunction with Midlothian Village Day.  Free. 

 

Harvest Festival.  Noon-4pm.  Meadow Farm Museum/Crump Park.  Visit historic 19th-century Meadow Farm and enjoy this annual day of exciting and traditional harvest time festivities. The Harvest Festival will feature many hands-on activities and demonstrations depicting typical homemaking and farming tasks of the era. Some of these exciting activities include cider making, candle dipping, cornhusk doll making, corn shelling, blacksmithing, woodworking, and a natural dye demonstration. Children ages 3-12 can pick their very own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch at Meadow Farm. Groove to the funky sound of local band Stonebrook Moon Shine on the main stage as well as performances by Barbara Martin.  Rain date: Sun, Oct 21st. 

 

Kids Night Out at Romp n Roll.  5pm-8pm.  Romp n’ Roll West End, 9677 W. Broad St. Glen Allen VA 23060.  Every kid deserves a special night out…and so do you! That’s why we created Kids Night Out. Parents get an evening to themselves while the children get to run and play with our energetic instructors and enjoy a Pizza Party dinner at Romp n’ Roll! A perfect evening indeed! $30, which includes a pizza dinner. Ages 2-5 (potty-training not required). Reservations Required.

 

Saturday, October 20th – Sunday, October 21st

Central Virginia Celtic Festival and Highland Games.  Richmond International Raceway Complex. Two full days of traditional dance, live music, Highland games competition, clan tents and vendors.  Fee.

 

Sunday, October 21st

Corn Husk Doll Making.  1pm-3pm. Meadow Farm Museum.  Stores sold dolls in 1860, but with corn plentiful back then, children often made whole families of cornhusk dolls. Learn the technique and make your own cornhusk doll. For ages 5+. Free.

 

Howl-O-Ween Family Fest and Dog Costume Contest.  1pm-3pm.  Stony Point Fashion Park.  Enjoy family activities including a magic show, pumpkin painting, balloon creations, Radio Disney and more!  Free. 

 

Tuesday, October 23rd

How To Alienate Your Teen (Parents of children 13-18 years).  6:30pm-8:30pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee. 

 

La Leche League Mother-to-Mother Breastfeeding Support.  7pm.  Mount Vernon Baptist Church.  Find more information on Facebook at La Leche League of Richmond.

 

Dadchat (Men only).  7pm-9pm.  Facilitated by Commonwealth Parenting.  Free.

 

Wednesday, October 24th

Nobody Told Me (All Moms).  9:30am-11:30am.  Facilitated by Commonwealth Parenting.  Free.

 

Thursday, October 25th

Children’s Storytime. 10:30am.  Barnes and Noble Short Pump, 11640 W. Broad St. Richmond. Every Thursday in October.  Free.

 

Confederacy and the World: A Themed Tour of the White House. 11:15am-12:15pm. The White House of the Confederacy, 1201 E. Clay St., Richmond. A themed tour that will discuss Confederate foreign policy and diplomacy.  Fee.

 

Friday, October 26th

The 15th Annual Pumpkin Festival Trick or Treat Night.  5pm.  Gayton Crossing Shopping Center.  A children’s costume parade, led by a Fire Truck and band, in advance of the kids getting free candy treats from each Merchant. While Trick or Treating they will be entertained by Jonathan Austin, Brad Matchett, the Virginia Patriots, Shrine Clowns and Nutzy. There will also be a Celebrity Pumpkin Carving Contest at Martin’s! Remote broadcast on the River and Melissa Chase will be the Grand Marshall of the parade.

 

Monster Mash.  6pm-9pm.  Dorey Recreation Center.  Ghosts and goblins will haunt Dorey Recreation Center for this fun family event! Take a trip down the spooky trail provided by the Varina High School Key Club, if you dare! Do the monster mash to rocking music, create creepy crafts, play side-splitting contests and games, and dress to impress for a one-of-a-kind costume contest at 8pm.  For All Ages. 

 

Free Movie at Tom Leonard’s Farmer’s Market.  Starts around 7pm.  Free face painting, hayrides, hot chocolate, apple cider and popcorn.  This week – ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown’.  Free.

 

Haunted Lantern Tours.   Scheduled tours on the hour, 7pm – 10pm.  Magnolia Grange 10020 Iron Bridge Road.  Spend an evening at Magnolia Grange and discover the haunting history of Chesterfield. Take a guided tour of the house and grounds and hear ghost stories from long ago. Talk to Paranormal Investigators and learn what they have discovered at the site. This program will be fun for the entire family. Children’s take-home activities provided. Refreshments will be served.  To register, visit www.chesterfieldhistory.com and use PayPal.  Fee. 

 

Saturday, October 27th

Call Federal Junior Marathon.  Byrd Park, 600 S. Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23230.  Calling all kiddos! We’ve got a new, hip, fun running event (yes, we promise running can be fun!) just for you and your friends and classmates. You can choose between a 0.5-mile, 1-mile, or 2-mile course through Richmond’s scenic Byrd Park. The Call Federal Credit Union Marathon Jr. is part of the Anthem Richmond Marathon.  All participating children will receive a special Marathon Junior T-shirt, a finisher medal, and post-race food. Fee.

 

Spooky Party!  10am-4pm.  CMoR Central, CMoR Short Pump and CMoR Chesterfield.  Celebrate Halloween a few days early by putting on your Halloween costume, and coming out to any CMoR location for fun Halloween activities, and spooky art projects!  Free with regular museum admission. 

 

Pumpkin Carving Party.  11am-Noon.  Eastern Henrico Recreation Center.  Create a spooktacular jack o’lantern. Bring the entire family to paint or carve a pumpkin to keep the ghouls and goblins away this Halloween. Pumpkins, patterns, and all other materials will be provided. For ages 4+. Registration of a paying adult is required with participants under 18.  Fee.

 

Richmond Symphony Union First Market Bank LolliPops: Peter and the Wolf.  11am.  Richmond Center Stage.  Pre-concert festival begins at 10am.   Prokofiev’s timeless musical tale of boy vs. wolf comes to life in this fully-staged, vaudeville-inspired solo performance hailed by the Philadelphia Inquirer as “immensely like-able” and “using simplicity as a form of genius.” Guaranteed to engage and inspire imaginations of all ages.  Fee.

 

Goochland County Fall Festival.  Noon-4pm.  Goochland Sports Complex.  Free Concert by local Michelle Nixon & Drive. Crafts, Halloween Costume Contest, Petting Zoo, Food, Pony Rides, Carnival Games, and more.  Free Admission. 

 

Elko Community Center Grand Re-Opening.  1pm-4pm.  Elko Community Center.  Built in 1924 the community center was the meeting place for the Windsor Club of Elko. During World War II the Elko community gained some historical significance when the United States military converted part of the Elko Tract into a decoy airfield in an effort to secure Byrd Airport. Connect with the Elko community by celebrating the re-opening of this historical community center. Take a tour of the newly renovated facility, listen to the harmonious tunes of Churchyard Grass, and participate in activities for the whole family! 

 

Meadow Farm’s Hauntings and Spooky Stories.  7pm & 8pm.  Meadow Farm Museum.  Halloween is nearly here. Thoughts are turning towards ghosts and spooky tales. Join in the fun around the campfire as storytellers spin tales of hauntings and strange happenings. For all ages.  Free.

 

Sunday, October 28th

Goblins and Gourds.  1pm-4pm.  Celebrate harvest-time in the Children’s Garden with a live concert by the Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra, pumpkin painting, costumes and fun for the whole family. It’s a great chance to get outside and enjoy the beauty and colors of the season.  Live concert by Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra (RIGO), including an impromptu parade around the Children’s Garden (RIGO will also bring their “gourd petting zoo”).  Pumpkin painting and other activities: kids can paint a pumpkin to take home (while supplies last), stuff and unstuff scarecrows and much more!  Free with Regular Garden admission.

Squirrel-o-ween.  2pm-6pm.  The Treehouse.  Nutzy and the Richmond Flying Squirrels invite you to to their second annual Squirrel-o-ween! Kids can “trick or treat” for candy from each suite, dress up for a costume contest, and make fun crafts! We’ll also have a live band, a hayride and the kids can even meet Nutzy and Parker! This FUNN event is FREE for the whole family! Call 804-359-FUNN(3866) or visit www.squirrelsbaseball.com for more information.

Tuesday, October 30th 
Full Moon Walking Tour.  6:30pm.  Maymont Grounds and Gardens.  Fee.

Cinema Classics ‘ Monster House’.  7pm.  Enjoy a movie at Henrico Theatre in Highland Springs. Visit the website for show times.  Tickets are only $1 per person and can be purchased at the door. 

 

Wednesday, October 31st

Halloween Hoopla.  4pm-8pm.   Children’s Museum of Richmond – Central.  Adults and children can come dressed in their Halloween best for an evening full of family fun at the Children’s Museum of Richmond – Central! Enjoy trick-or-treating in our Spooky Village, play fun games like pin the nose on the Jack-O-Lantern, paint pumpkins in The Backyard and so much more!  Advance Tickets Sales Begin October 1.  Fee.