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Monday, September 14th

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.

Child Safety Seat Check and Installation. 1pm-4pm.   Henrico county Police Division Central Station, 7850 Villa Park Drive, Henrico, VA.  Is your child in the right carseat?  Find out for free.

Tuesday, September 15th

15 Cent Kids Days.  Children’s Museum of Richmond.  15¢ Kids Days will offer admission to children for 15¢ on the 15th of each month. Valid at all four locations (Central, Short Pump, Chesterfield, and Fredericksburg), the Museum will feature activities for the entire family – in addition to the play-filled, educational environment that families across Central Virginia have come to associate with CMoR.

Family Fishing. 8am-10am. Reedy Creek Visitors Center, 4301 Riverside Drive, Richmond Virginia 23219. Learn to tie fishing knots, where and how to cast and how to identify what you reel in. This course is focused on introducing new people to fishing and building introductory skills, but we welcome seasoned anglers as well. Rods and reels provided. Participants over age 18 that wish to fish must have a valid VA Freshwater License (available online for $23 at https://dgiflicense.virginiainteractive.org/) Wear a bathing suit and river appropriate footwear. Please register for this event. If you have trouble registering, please come anyway! They can get you set up when you get there. All September events are free.

Geology Hike.  11am-1pm.  Tredegar Parking Area, 300 Tredegar St., Richmond VA 23219.  Enjoy a leisurely hike around Belle Isle as we discuss the geologic history of our state and point out several interesting rock formations along the way. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the basics of geology in a hands on context and better understand the significance of the fall line in our city. Please bring water, a snack and hiking shoes.  Please register for this event. If you have trouble registering, please come anyway!  They can get you set up when you get there.  All September events are free.

Tree ID. 11am-1pm. Tredegar Parking Area, 300 Tredegar St., Richmond VA 23219. Hike with a guide familiar with the park’s flora to gain familiarity with the incredible biodiversity of the plants of the park system. Participants will learn key concepts associated with plant identification and learn to use a dichotomous key to identify any unknown plants. Please bring hiking shoes, water and a snack. Ages 12 and up. Maximum Group Size: 15. Please register for this event. All September events are free.

Young @ Art: I Am an Artist.  11am-Noon.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Art Education Center.  Ages 2 ½ – 5 | Explore the meaning of artistic expression and create imaginative masterpieces inspired by artwork in the galleries.  Fee.

Short Pump Pals Clubhouse Meeting.  11am.  Short Pump Mall.  Free.

Third Tuesdays with The Story Lady.  11am.  Barnes and Noble-Libbie Place. Come have a giggly good time with children’s storyteller and author, Ali Pfautz, The Story Lady! She will entertain little ones with interactive tales, action rhymes, and songs. Free.

Weekly Storytime.  11am.  Pottery Barn Kids, Short Pump Mall.  Kids can enjoy some of their favorite books read aloud.

Frog’s Eye Tour.  2pm-4pm.  Reedy Creek Visitors Center, 4301 Riverside Drive, Richmond Virginia 23219.  snorkel, swim and giggle in the river as we learn about the James River Park from the eye-level level of all our water friends. Please bring water (to drink) and snacks, and dress to be in the water. We will provide snorkel masks, but feel free to bring your own! Sneakers or other close-toed shoes are required.  Please register for this event.  If you have trouble registering, please come anyway! We can get you set up when you get to the park.  All September events are 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.

KRAFTY KIDS.  7:30 pm.  Varina Library.  Make a squirrel craft!  Free.

Wednesday, September 16th

Family Fishing. 8am-10am. Reedy Creek Visitors Center, 4301 Riverside Drive, Richmond Virginia 23219. Learn to tie fishing knots, where and how to cast and how to identify what you reel in. This course is focused on introducing new people to fishing and building introductory skills, but we welcome seasoned anglers as well. Rods and reels provided. Participants over age 18 that wish to fish must have a valid VA Freshwater License (available online for $23 at https://dgiflicense.virginiainteractive.org/) Wear a bathing suit and river appropriate footwear. Please register for this event. If you have trouble registering, please come anyway! They can get you set up when you get there. All September events are free.

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.

Science & Stories.  10am.  Dumbarton Library.  What could be better than storytime? Science and stories! Enjoy a special 45 minute storytime with science experiments and discover stations.  Free.

Story Time.  11am.  bbgb tales for kids, 3003 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221.  A local children’s bookstore in Carytown with story time every Wednesday at 11am.

Young @ Art: I Am an Artist.  11am-Noon.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Art Education Center.  Ages 2 ½ – 5 | Explore the meaning of artistic expression and create imaginative masterpieces inspired by artwork in the galleries.  Fee.

KRAFTY KIDS. 11:30am. Varina Library. Make a squirrel craft! Free.

Tree ID. 11am-1pm. Tredegar Parking Area, 300 Tredegar St., Richmond VA 23219. Hike with a guide familiar with the park’s flora to gain familiarity with the incredible biodiversity of the plants of the park system. Participants will learn key concepts associated with plant identification and learn to use a dichotomous key to identify any unknown plants. Please bring hiking shoes, water and a snack. Ages 12 and up. Maximum Group Size: 15. Please register for this event. All September events are free.

Frog’s Eye Tour.  2pm-4pm.  Reedy Creek Visitors Center, 4301 Riverside Drive, Richmond Virginia 23219.  snorkel, swim and giggle in the river as we learn about the James River Park from the eye-level level of all our water friends. Please bring water (to drink) and snacks, and dress to be in the water. We will provide snorkel masks, but feel free to bring your own! Sneakers or other close-toed shoes are required.  Please register for this event.  If you have trouble registering, please come anyway! We can get you set up when you get to the park.  All September events are free.

123 MAGIC and YOUR PRESCHOOLER.  6:30-9pm.  CPR office conference room, 8500 Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.  Perhaps the greatest task of the parent of a child 2-6 is understanding what a preschooler is; what’s normal; what’s not. And the second most important task is to learn how to get and keep that child’s attention in an appropriate manner. This class will provide the parent with a much greater insight to the emerging skills of a young child; how to set appropriate expectations and how to engage with the child in a manner that encourages calm in your home. 123 Magic is a simple behavior management tool that provides a consistent and firm but loving means of managing preschool power struggles.   Classes 20$ per adult; cash or check.

Richmond Kickers Game.  7pm.  City Stadium.  Fee.

Thursday, September 17th

Family Fishing. 8am-10am. Reedy Creek Visitors Center, 4301 Riverside Drive, Richmond Virginia 23219. Learn to tie fishing knots, where and how to cast and how to identify what you reel in. This course is focused on introducing new people to fishing and building introductory skills, but we welcome seasoned anglers as well. Rods and reels provided. Participants over age 18 that wish to fish must have a valid VA Freshwater License (available online for $23 at https://dgiflicense.virginiainteractive.org/) Wear a bathing suit and river appropriate footwear. Please register for this event. If you have trouble registering, please come anyway! They can get you set up when you get there. All September events are 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.

Geology Hike.  11am-1pm.  Tredegar Parking Area, 300 Tredegar St., Richmond VA 23219.  Enjoy a leisurely hike around Belle Isle as we discuss the geologic history of our state and point out several interesting rock formations along the way. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the basics of geology in a hands on context and better understand the significance of the fall line in our city. Please bring water, a snack and hiking shoes.  Please register for this event. If you have trouble registering, please come anyway!  They can get you set up when you get there.  All September events are free.

Tree ID. 11am-1pm. Tredegar Parking Area, 300 Tredegar St., Richmond VA 23219. Hike with a guide familiar with the park’s flora to gain familiarity with the incredible biodiversity of the plants of the park system. Participants will learn key concepts associated with plant identification and learn to use a dichotomous key to identify any unknown plants. Please bring hiking shoes, water and a snack. Ages 12 and up. Maximum Group Size: 15. Please register for this event. All September events are free.

RICHMOND SYMPHONY STRING QUARTET.  2pm.  Twin Hickory Library.  Enjoy a concert of classical music performed by the Richmond Symphony String Quartet.  Free.

Frog’s Eye Tour.  2pm-4pm.  Reedy Creek Visitors Center, 4301 Riverside Drive, Richmond Virginia 23219.  snorkel, swim and giggle in the river as we learn about the James River Park from the eye-level level of all our water friends. Please bring water (to drink) and snacks, and dress to be in the water. We will provide snorkel masks, but feel free to bring your own! Sneakers or other close-toed shoes are required.  Please register for this event.  If you have trouble registering, please come anyway! We can get you set up when you get to the park.  All September events are free.

KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE.  6pm.  Dumbarton Library.  Learn about swordplay from different times in history! Make your own swords and shields and learn the basic moves of fencing. Space is limited. Groups please call in advance. Ages 5-11.  Free.

Friday, September 18th

Family Fishing. 8am-10am. Reedy Creek Visitors Center, 4301 Riverside Drive, Richmond Virginia 23219. Learn to tie fishing knots, where and how to cast and how to identify what you reel in. This course is focused on introducing new people to fishing and building introductory skills, but we welcome seasoned anglers as well. Rods and reels provided. Participants over age 18 that wish to fish must have a valid VA Freshwater License (available online for $23 at https://dgiflicense.virginiainteractive.org/) Wear a bathing suit and river appropriate footwear. Please register for this event. If you have trouble registering, please come anyway! They can get you set up when you get there. All September events are free.

Inspired by Bikes.  5pm – 7 pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts,  Art Education Center.  Recommended for children ages 5 – 12.  Repurpose salvaged bicycle parts and hardware to create one-of-a-kind sculptures and urban home décor.  Fee.

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.

Tree ID. 11am-1pm. Tredegar Parking Area, 300 Tredegar St., Richmond VA 23219. Hike with a guide familiar with the park’s flora to gain familiarity with the incredible biodiversity of the plants of the park system. Participants will learn key concepts associated with plant identification and learn to use a dichotomous key to identify any unknown plants. Please bring hiking shoes, water and a snack. Ages 12 and up. Maximum Group Size: 15. Please register for this event. All September events are free.

Frog’s Eye Tour.  2pm-4pm.  Reedy Creek Visitors Center, 4301 Riverside Drive, Richmond Virginia 23219.  snorkel, swim and giggle in the river as we learn about the James River Park from the eye-level level of all our water friends. Please bring water (to drink) and snacks, and dress to be in the water. We will provide snorkel masks, but feel free to bring your own! Sneakers or other close-toed shoes are required.  Please register for this event.  If you have trouble registering, please come anyway! We can get you set up when you get to the park.  All September events are free.

Science After Dark. 5pm to 9pm. Science Museum of Virginia. Enjoy an evening of science and stars at the Museum! Step into The Dome for a special all-live ‘Cosmic Expeditions’ taking off at 6:30 pm, then stick around for a showing of ‘E.T The Extra-Terrestrial’ at 8 pm. Afterwards, stargaze through telescopes with the Richmond Astronomical Society. $5 or free for members. College students with ID will receive free admission.

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.

Friday, September 18th – Sunday, September 20th

Field Day of the Past.  Located at the intersection of Rout 623 (Ashland Road) and Route 622 in Goochland County.  Historic displays, buildings, demonstrations and re-enactments, Tractor and Truck Pulls, Small Engine Displays, “Living History” exhibits for antique machinery including a sawmill, broom handle making machine and others, and carnival rides.  Visit the website for additional details.  Fee.

Saturday, September 19th

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.

Glen Allen Day.  9:30am-3pm. Meadow Farm Museum.  The Glen Allen Ruritan Club in association with Henrico Recreation and Parks will host Glen Allen Day; one of Henrico County’s largest outdoor festivals! The festivities kick off with a parade at 9:30am on Mountain Road. Activities in the park include balloon animals by Miss Sheri the Clown, a petting zoo, airbrush designs, arts, crafts, business fair, and local musicians on two stages. Concessions will be available for purchase.  Free.

Science Saturday.  11am.  Tuckahoe Library.  Explore the science of air with some cool demonstrations and hands-on discovery stations. Best for ages 3 and up.  Free.

Stories at the Museum.  11am.  Virginia Historical Society.  Special educator-led readings of children’s history books.  Free and open to all ages.

University of Richmond Football vs. VMI.  6pm.  Robins Stadium at the University of Richmond.   Opening game as the University of Richmond Spiders take on VMI at Robins Stadium! Take part in the pregame festivities, including our Sweet Frog Family Fun Zone and performances by the Cosby High School Band. Gates open at 4:30PM. Tickets can be purchased online at RichmondSpiders.com.
Cost: $30 per ticket

Saturday, September 19th – Sunday, September 20th

Family Camp-Out: Creatures of the James.   6pm- 9am.  Maymont Grounds. Take an evening hike through the estate in search of native nocturnal creatures, and meet a few of Maymont’s own animal ambassadors. Afterwards, we’ll make s’mores and enjoy stories around the campfire. Following a night in your tent on Maymont’s grounds, enjoy a continental breakfast and take a morning hike. Ages 4 and older; one adult must be registered for every four children. Register by September 16.  Fee.

Sunday, September 20th

Introduction to Ultimate.  2pm-4pm.  Deep Run Park.  Ultimate is a limited-contact field sport that is played with a flying disc. The sport is growing in popularity with all age groups, but especially among teens and young adults! You’ll be introduced to basic rules, techniques, and strategies for playing Ultimate. Discs will be provided. For kids ages Ages 8+.  Registration is required.  Free.