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Most of the Month…
Free and $1 Movies All Summer Long!
Pick Your Own Blueberries and Blackberries
Goodnight Moon. The Children’s Theatre at Willow Lawn. July 10th – August 2nd. Fee.
A Million Blooms, Butterflies LIVE! and WaterPlay. Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Free with Garden Admission.
ADHERE – Tape Art by Nickolai Walko and Bikes: Science on Two Wheels. Science Museum of Richmond. Fee.
Monday, July 20th
Meet Local Heroes. 11am. Tuckahoe Library. Meet Henrico County firefighters and police officers and find out how they keep us safe. Free.
Itsy Bitsy Artists. 10am. Cartwheels and Coffee, Carytown. More process than product, your art experience will be loads of fun and sometimes a little messy. Add some color to the world each Monday! FREE with admission.
$1 Movies at Destination Theater. 10am. Destination Theater, 5246 Oaklawn Blvd, Hopewell. $1 movies on Mondays this summer at 10am. This week – Dolphin Tale 2.
Flying Squirrels Game. 7:05pm. The Diamond. Fee.
Tuesday, July 21st
Free Kids Summer Film Series at Bow Tie Cinemas. 10am. Movieland at Boulevard Square, Richmond. This week – Penguins of Madagascar. First-come, first-seated. Free.
Regal Summer Movie Express Just $1. 10am. Regal Short Pump Stadium 14, Regal Commonwealth Center Stadium 20, Regal Westchester Commons Stadium 16, and Regal Virginia Center Stadium 20. This week – Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb & Penguins of Madagascar. First-come, first-seated. $1 per person.
Time to Sing. 10am. Cartwheels and Coffee, Carytown. You and your little ones will enjoy singing, dancing, and making music together. Kids will use simple instruments and movements to learn new songs as well as sing along with their favorites. FREE with admission.
Weekly Storytime. 11am. Pottery Barn Kids, Short Pump Mall. Kids can enjoy some of their favorite books read aloud.
Third Tuesdays with The Story Lady. 11am. Barnes & Noble-Libbie Place. Join children’s storyteller and author, Ali Pfautz, The Story Lady for a special storytime, Spring Into Summer. The event starts off with stories and songs celebrating fun in the sun, but that’s not all. For June’s Third Tuesday there’s an optional pre-order special with summertime crafts and treats following Ali’s performance. Come join the wiggling, giggling fun! Storytime is FREE. If you’re interested in the pre-order event afterwards, check the Barnes & Noble-Libbie Place calendar for more information.
Super Stealth Ninja Training. 2:30pm. Dumbarton Library. Get trained in the art of the ninja warrior. Make your very own sword, star, and nunchakus and then prepare to test your skills. Recommended for ages 5+. Space is limited. Groups please call in advance. Free.
Family Jump Night. 6pm-8pm. Pump It Up, 9555 Kings Charter Drive, Suite I, Ashland, VA. Come play on the giant, soft, fun-filled interactive inflatables during Family Jump Time, then enjoy a pizza dinner together! Pizzas and 2-liter drinks can be ordered at check-in, and food will be available later in the playtime. Check the calendar for any schedule changes. Fee.
Super Bubbles for Teens. 6pm. Twin Hickory Library. Make Super Huge Bubbles! Learn how to make a giant bubble wand and create your own ginormous bubbles! You get to keep your bubble wand and take home our very own super-secret bubble recipe! This program is for Teens only, ages 12-18. There is space for 20 Teens and tickets for the event will be given out at the Children’s Desk starting 30 minutes before the program. There is no online registration for this event. Free.
Flying Squirrels Game. 7:05pm. The Diamond. Fee.
Wednesday, July 22nd
Free Kids Summer Film Series at Bow Tie Cinemas. 10am. Movieland at Boulevard Square, Richmond. This week – Penguins of Madagascar. First-come, first-seated. Free.
Regal Summer Movie Express Just $1. 10am. Regal Short Pump Stadium 14, Regal Commonwealth Center Stadium 20, Regal Westchester Commons Stadium 16, and Regal Virginia Center Stadium 20. This week – Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb & Penguins of Madagascar. First-come, first-seated. $1 per person.
Move with Me. 10am. Cartwheels and Coffee, Carytown. Clap your hands, stomp your feet, move your bodies to the beat! Miss Sarah Ruppel, of the Richmond Ballet, leads a creative and energetic movement time for your little dancers every Wednesday at 10. Free with admission.
Flying Squirrels Game. 12:05pm. The Diamond. Fee.
This is Jeopardy. 3pm. Fairfield Library. Break into teams and play this fun trivia game! Ages 5-12. Free.
Thursday, July 23rd
Meet Local Heroes. 3:30pm. Glen Allen Library. Meet Henrico County firefighters and police officers and find out how they keep us safe. Free.
Fit Tots. 10am. Cartwheels and Coffee, Carytown. It’s never too early to instill the importance of leading healthy and active lifestyles! Participants will be lead through various activities that help develop flexibility and hand-eye coordination. Free with admission.
Flowers After 5. 5pm-9pm. Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Stroll through the gardens; enjoy live music, wine and beer, dining and shopping. Family activities in the Children’s Garden from 5pm-6pm. The Garden partners with Richmond SPCA on second Thursdays of each month and allows leashed pets (Fidos After 5). WaterPlay in the Children’s Garden is open until 8 p.m. during Flowers After 5 (weather permitting). Free with Garden admission.
Superhero Cupcake Decorating. 6:30pm. Fairfield Library. What is better than a cupcake? A cupcake decorated to your personal Superhero style! Design, decorate your own cupcake. Superhero attire is optional. For ages 11-18. Registration required. Free.
Friday, July 24th
Storytime. 10am. Cartwheels & Coffee, Carytown. Sponsored by bbgb tales for kids and lead by Miss Hannah, story time will take you to far away lands, introduce you to new friends with all sorts of interesting creatures, and allow you to discover a world of imagination inside your favorite books! Free with admission.
SPARC on the Ha’Penny Stage. 11am. Dogwood Dell. Part of the 59th Annual Festival of the arts, sponsored by the City of Richmond Parks Department. The Ha’Penny Stage behind the Carillon is a center for children’s theatre and entertainment on Sunday afternoons during the Festival of Arts. Programs include music, theatre, juggling, story-telling and more. Free.
Romp n’ Roll Mechanicsville Kids Night Out. 6pm-9pm. 6300 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Every kid deserves a special night out…and so do you! 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! No need to be a member; register by calling 804-730-2060. ($20 for one child, $35 for two children, $40 for three children; no discounts apply, children must be siblings to qualify for pricing). Fee.
Cool Fun and Flicks. 7pm-10pm, Clarke-Palmore House Museum. Enjoy tasty watermelon (while supplies last) and tours of historic Clarke-Palmore House. Finish the evening with the featured flick “Ice Age: Continental Divide” by the light of summer fireflies! Free.
Parent’s Night Out. 6:30pm-10:30pm. Pump It Up, 9555 Kings Charter Drive, Suite I, Ashland, VA. The kids will be happy with an evening of jumping, games, dinner and a movie! 4-12 years old. Fee.
Evening Bat Search. 7:30pm. Maymont Nature Center and Grounds. Fee.
Movies in the Park Series. 8:30pm (or when it gets dark). Hotchkiss Field, 701 E. Brookland Park Blvd, Richmond 23227. This week – The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay Part 1. A weekly friday night, city-wide event, open to the public. Bring your refreshments, blankets and chairs and enjoy the movie. Free.
Saturday, July 25th
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.
Build Hawkeye’s Quinjet. 10am. Local Lowes stores. The Avengers are coming to Lowe’s! Bring in your child to build as part of the “Marvel’s Avengers Assemble” Summer series. Registration required. Registration opens 12:00 AM (EST) July 13th. Free.
Christmas in July. All day. CMoR – Central. It might be Summer, but CMoR is already in the Christmas spirit. Enjoy holiday crafts, games, snow cones, and visits from the Grinch, the Snow Queen and Elves! They will also be taking sign-ups for Santa Club! Christmas in July activities are FREE with museum admission.
Romp n’ Roll Midlothian Kids Night Out. 6pm-9pm. 11541 Busy Street, Midlothian, VA 23236. Every kid deserves a special night out…and so do you! 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! No need to be a member; register by calling 804-893-3142. ($20 for one child, $35 for two children, $40 for three children; no discounts apply, children must be siblings to qualify for pricing).
Romp n’ Roll West End Kids Night Out. 6pm-9pm. 9677 W Broad Street, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Every kid deserves a special night out…and so do you! 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! No need to be a member; register by calling 804-249-5001. ($20 for one child, $35 for two children, $40 for three children; no discounts apply, children must be siblings to qualify for pricing)
Sunday, July 26th
2015 Summer “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” Reenactment Series. 1:15pm – 2:30pm. Historic St. John’s Church. 1:15 p.m. Doors open, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, 1:30 p.m. Music program, 1:45 p.m. Reenactment begins Reenactment begins (no admittance after program begins or when church is at capacity). This event is 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. Seating is first come, first served. Seat saving will not be permitted. The entire party must be present before seating will take place. No admittance after the reenactment begins. This reenactment is not recommended for children under the age of 6. We ask that parents escort restless little delegates outside so that the audience is not disturbed. Purchase tickets at https://www.brownpapertickets.com. Street parking is available.
Nepal Dance Company on the Ha’Penny Stage. 4pm. Dogwood Dell. Part of the 59th Annual Festival of the arts, sponsored by the City of Richmond Parks Department. The Ha’Penny Stage behind the Carillon is a center for children’s theatre and entertainment on Sunday afternoons during the Festival of Arts. Programs include music, theatre, juggling, story-telling and more. Free.
