Today – September 1st

Summer Sounds.  Stony Point Fashion Park.  Enjoy live music while you stroll, shop and dine to all your favorite tunes performed by local musicians every Friday, Saturday and Sunday!  Weather permitting.

Today – Sunday, September 7th

How to Make a Monster.     Science Museum of Virginia.  Uncover the world of monsters and creatures from the movies! Find out how they’re brought to life – from an idea to the final project – and take a look at the behind-the scenes art and technology of animatronics. Included with exhibit admission; free for members.

Today – September 30th

Water Play.  Weekdays 1pm-4:45pm.  Saturdays and Sundays 9am-4:45pm.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.   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 – Sept 30. (weather permitting).  Free with garden admission.

Monday, June 23rd

Garden Art Studio.  1pm-3pm.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  Work alongside staff artist, Katelyn Coyle, in the colorful Garden Art Studio located beside the Hidden Tunnel. Drop-in and unfold your creative energy. Use provided materials to collaborate, explore and reflect on your own Garden experience.  Free with Garden admission.

Tuesday, June 24th

Young @ Art: Pictures & Puzzles.  10am-11am .  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Art Education Center.  For kids ages 2 ½ – 5.  Explore collage and assemblage by piecing together different shapes and materials for your own fantastic creations.  Fee.

Garden Explorations for Families.  10:15am.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  For children 3-5 years (older siblings welcome) with accompanying adult.  Enjoy story time and a fun-filled adventure while exploring different areas of the Garden. We observe our surroundings using a variety of hands-on activities and take-home treasures. Themes change each month and new stories, activities and garden areas are introduced each week.  Fee

Challenging Behaviors; Positive Solutions (Parents of Preschoolers).  6:30pm-8pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Tuesday, June 24th and Wednesday, June 25th

The Croods.  10am.  Movieland at Boulevard Square.  FREE KIDS SUMMER FILM SERIES.  Seating limited to theater capacity; tickets issued on a first come-first served basis. Films and schedules subject to change without notice.   Seating Starts at 9am.  Free Admission.

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 & The Pirates: Band of Misfits.  10am.  Regal Virginia Center Stadium, Regal Commonwealth Center Stadium, Regal Westchester Commons Stadium, Regal Short Pump Stadium.  Seating on a first come-first served basis.  Admission to these films during the Summer Movie Express is only $1.

Wednesday, June 25th

Drop in and Dig!  9am-11am.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  Families with children are invited to drop-in and participate in simple, easy to learn gardening tasks under the guidance of Children’s Garden staff and volunteers. These family-oriented gardening experiences can easily be enjoyed at home. Free with Garden admission.

Young @ Art: Pictures & Puzzles.  10am-11am .  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Art Education Center.  For kids ages 2 ½ – 5.  Explore collage and assemblage by piecing together different shapes and materials for your own fantastic creations.  Fee.

Back Talk: Dealing with a Disrespectful Child (Parents of Children 5-11 yrs.)  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Thursday, June 26th

Families After 5.  5pm-9pm.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.  Enjoy Flowers After 5 with the family and special events for kids in the Children’s Garden.  Listen to story books, garden, participate in walkabouts and have good, green fun. Featured activities will rotate based on the Children’s Garden monthly seasonal themes.  WaterPlay will remain open until 8pm.  Fee, free for members.

Splish Splash Musical Playdate.  5:30pm-6:10pm.  Melody Magic Music Studio, 3041 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond, VA.  Splish, Splash! Come join us as we celebrate all the fun of water, splashing, jumping, swimming, and more! This class is great for anyone wanting a fun music class for their child ages 0-7 years. We will sing, dance, play instruments, and so much more! Just $10/child. Advance registration required online at www.melodymagicmusic.com

Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery Walking Tour.  New evening tour, 6pm-7:30pm.  Meet at the rear of the stone structure on the left at the entrance at Cherry and Albemarle Streets.  Learn about the cemetery’s history, artwork, symbolism and famous residents, including two U.S. presidents, writer Ellen Glasgow, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and Generals George Pickett and J.E.B. Stuart.  Fee.

Henrico Community Band in the Park.  7pm.  Deep Run Park.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend a casual evening in the park at the Nature Pavilion listening to your favorite band music! In case of inclement weather, the concerts may be cancelled. There will be no rain dates. Free.

Friday, June 27th

Frozen Party.  4pm-5:30pm.  Romp n’ Roll Mechanicsville.  A festival of frozen frivolities at . Play games, dance to music, have tasty frozen treats and more; all inspired by the ever-popular Disney movie, Frozen®!  Children ages 6 and under are welcome to attend!  They love costumes, but they are not required; and please, no glitter.  Call (804) 730-2060 to register!  Fee.

Who’s Awake? A Family Night Hike.  7:30pm.  Maymont Nature Center and Grounds.  Fee.

Saturday, June 28th

Henricus Mudstock.  Henricus Historical Park, 251 Henricus Park Road.  The first annual Henricus Mudstock—A 5k mud run through Henricus Historical Park. Afterwards sit back and get funky at the post-race dance party, and let the music heal your soul. We even have a one-mile run for the Flower Children!   Details and registration information: www.sportsbackers.org.  Fee.

Boot Camp for New Dads.  9am-Noon.  Locations vary.  Delivered by First Things First of Greater Richmond.  A unique father-to-father community-based workshop prepares and equips expectant dads to become confidently engaged with their infants, support their mates, and navigate their transformation into dads.  Fee.

4th Annual Arts & Culture Xpo.  10am-4pm. Greater Richmond Convention Center.  The Arts & Culture Xpo is an explosion of the arts, history, science, and family fun for the Richmond Region – all under one roof on one day.  Enjoy Xpo-only discounts on memberships, classes, tickets, subscriptions, performances, education programs and more, A variety of stage performances throughout the day highlighting local arts and culture organizations including musical, visual art, theatrical, historical and dance, Hands-on learning activities including art demos, cultural interactions, and more!  Free admission.

Spider-Man and Friends.  11am and 1:30pm.  Children’s Museum of Richmond – Central.  This event is part of CMoR’s Annual Summer Series.  Marvel super hero characters will be at CMoR Central for LIVE shows at 11am and 1:30pm. This show may not be appropriate for children ages 3 and under.  Free with museum admission.

Pow Wow on the Landing.  Noon-6pm.  Osborne Park & Boat Landing.  Youghtanund, an inter-tribal Native American drum group, in cooperation with Henrico Recreation and Parks, is hosting the first pow wow held at Osborne Park. The event will begin with a traditional opening ceremony followed by various drum and dance performances. Concessions will be available for purchase. If you are interested in drumming or dancing in the event, please call Terry Price at 387-0655.  Free.

5th Annual Honeybee Festival.  Noon-5pm.  Rockwood Nature Center, 3401 Courthouse Road.  Enjoy music, face-painting, arts and crafts, honey and other bee items for sale, refreshments, games and nature activities. Learn about backyard beekeeping, gardening for bees and more. Sponsored by Rockwood Park Backyard Beekeepers.  Free.

Pow Wow on the Landing.  Noon-6pm.  Osborne Park.  Youghtanund, an inter-tribal Native American drum group, in cooperation with Henrico Recreation and Parks, is hosting the first pow wow held at Osborne Park. The event will begin with a traditional opening ceremony followed by various drum and dance performances. Concessions will be available for purchase. Free.

Hidden Creek Community Day.  1pm-4pm.  1pm-4pm. Hidden Creek Recreation Ctr.  Come out and enjoy activities the entire family can enjoy. Music, games, arts and crafts, and fun. Free.

Saturday, June 28th & Sunday, June 29th

The Sound of Music.  11am.  Movieland at Boulevard Square.  Enjoy this classic movie with the kids!  Fee.

Sunday, June 29th

Reenactment of the Second Virginia Convention and Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!”.  1pm-3pm.  St. John’s Church.   1:15 pm — Doors open.  Seating is on a first-come, first served basis.  1:30 pm — Music program.  1:45 pm — Reenactment begins.  This event is also FREE, with a suggested donation of $5.00.  Reservations are available for groups of ten or more for fee of $5 per person, up to 100 reserved seats.