Explore the Outdoors on April 19th

Explore the Outdoors with CURIOUS GEORGE April 19th, 2015 1pm – 5pm Spring is the perfect time to explore the outdoors and the Community Idea Stations are making it even more fun than ever. On April 19th at 1pm, join the fun at Huguenot Park at 10901 Robious Road, North Chesterfield, VA for loads of […]

March 30th – April 5th

There are lots of monthly event updates, giveaways, and other information in our newsletters –  Sign-up here! To submit and event to our calendar send an email to  email@completelykidsrichmond.com. Click here for the full month’s calendar. All Month Wicked Plants. Science Museum of Virginia.  Wicked Plants unearths 75 poisonous, carnivorous and diabolical plants inside of a dilapidated, […]

Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

  March is National Reading Month and kids around the country will kick off this fun time by celebrating the birthday of Dr. Seuss. The goal of National Reading Month and Read Across America is to motivate and encourage kids to read every day. Not only is reading fun, but research findings by the National […]

Kid Friendly First Day Hikes on January 1 at Virginia State Parks

Have you checked out Virginia’s First Day Hikes? If not, you’re going to love what you see! A perfect holiday tradition for the whole family, a First Day Hike is a way to start the New Year off right and make a commitment to a healthier lifestyle –all while appreciating the beauty of nature. There are […]

Helping Kids Make New Year’s Resolutions

Do you like to make New Year’s resolutions? Maybe your kids would like it too! Many people enjoy making lists and committing to positive changes as the new year approaches. It’s a good time to help children learn about setting goals, creating plans, and making a commitment towards important accomplishments. The best way to teach […]

Celebrating the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in January

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King, Jr. Every year, federal facilities, schools, and banks across the country observe the third Monday in January as a holiday in memory of the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  This […]

Dominion GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Offers Lights, S’mores, Trains and More!

Dominion GardenFest of Lights is holiday tradition featuring more than half-a-million twinkling lights, hand-crafted botanical decorations, model trains, firepit with s’mores and hot chocolate (for purchase); nightly family activities & more. This year’s display celebrates the 1984 opening of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and kicks off the celebration of the Lakeside Wheel Club founded by […]

Enter to Win Opening Weekend Tickets to a Flying Squirrels Game PLUS How to Enjoy The Squirrels All Season

The Flying Squirrels offers some of the most exciting events for raising kids in the Richmond area when it comes to outdoor sports! The Flying Squirrels Kids Club offers club specials, discounts to local businesses, newsletters, free autograph parties, Sunday Fun Day, special giveaways and more. Kids can even score free tickets to a Squirrels’ […]

March is National Nutrition Month: 20 Ways to Enjoy More Fruits and Vegetables

National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, formerly the American Dietetic Association. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. 20 Ways to Enjoy More Fruits and Vegetables Building a healthy plate is easy when […]

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. According to the ADA: When a baby […]