January 7th – 13th

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Visit our full month of events on our January Calendar page too.

Today – Jan 23rd

Polar Express.  ScienceMuseum of Virginia.  A doubting boy boards a magical train that’s headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus’s home. What unfolds is an adventure where he learns that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.   Fee.

Today – January 30

Rocky Mountain Express at the IMAX Dome. Multiple times. Join in the epic adventure of building Canada’s first transcontinental railway as you are propelled on a steam train journey through the Canadian Rockies. Fee.

Today – January 31st

RVA on Ice. 4pm-10pm. 6th and Broad Street. Grand Opening of ice skating rick next to CenterStage. Open through January 31st (weather permitting). Visit the website for rink times and hours. Fee.

Tuesday, January 8th

Young @ Art: Moving Mobiles.  10am–11 am.  VirginiaMuseum of Fine Arts- Preschool and Kid Programs.  Fee.

Young @ Art: Moving Mobiles.  3pm– 4pm.  VirginiaMuseum of Fine Arts- Preschool and Kid Programs.  Fee.

Short Pump Pals Clubhouse Meeting.  11am.    Short Pump Mall Food Court. A puppet show with two little brushing buddies Allie and Drago. Have fun learning all about caring for your teeth, and visiting the tooth fairy.   Free.

Wednesday, January 9th

Mommy and Me & Daddies Too.  10am-11:30am.  Willow Lawn.  Be entertained by Mr. Robert of Silly Bus!  Free.

Evenings in the Studio: Graphic Arts & Prints.  4:30pm–6:30pm.  VirginiaMuseum of Fine Arts- Preschool and Kid Programs.  Fee.

The Power of Play (Parents of children birth-5 years).  6:30-8:30pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Thursday, January 10th

Young @ Art: Moving Mobiles.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts- Preschool and Kid Programs.  Fee.

Foundations in Art: Painting.  4:15pm-6pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts- Kid Programs.  Fee.

After-School Art Club: Drawing & Design.  4:15pm-6pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts- Kid Programs.  Fee.

Thursday, January 10th  –  Sunday, January 13th

Latin Ballet – The Legend of the Poinsettia.  The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen.  A story based on the Mexican legend of a pure hearted young girl who discovers the true spirit of giving. Unable to offer a gift of material value, she picks a handful of weeds that magically transform into brilliant crimson flowers and thus the custom of giving poinsettias during the holidays is born.   Visit the website for show times and fees.

Friday, January 11th

Classic Tales with Mother Goose. 10:30am-11:15am. Join Mother Goose as she brings stories to life with audience participation and plush animal friends. This program is recommended for children aged 2-6 and their parents. Registration is suggested and begins Dec. 28. To register call 804-751-CCPL or log on to library.chesterfield.gov

Pajama Story Time. 7pm.  Barnes and Noble Short Pump, 11640 W. Broad Street, Richmond. 804.360.0103 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              804.360.0103     end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

Saturday, January 12th

Digging For Dinos.   10am.  Maymont – Nature Center.  Fee.

Saturdays in the Studio: Flip-Book Animation.  1pm-4pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts- Teen Programs.  Fee.

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

Arena Racing.  7pm.  Richmond Coliseum.  Fee.

Mystery Kit at Lowes. 10am. This Saturday, stores will receive one of several classic Build and Grow kits! The project may be a mystery but it’s no surprise that your child will have fun building it at Lowe’s. Fee.

Seriously Surreal at CMoR. 9:45am-10:30am. A fun art workshop.

Sunday, January 13th

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