Garden Glow at Maymont is Back! October 19th – Nov 12th

Thursday, October 19th – Sunday, November 12th Don’t miss this annual fall tradition at Maymont, Garden Glow presented by Kroger! Garden Glow at Maymont is back for a 6th season! Starting around sunset, dramatic lighting transforms the historic architecture and gardens into a magical experience for all ages. After sunset, the Carriage House Lawn transforms into […]

Richmond’s Eerie Canal Tours – October 27th-29th

Riverfront Canal Cruises hosts three special nights of hauntingly narrated canal boat tours complete with candy for the little ones! From Friday, October 27 through Sunday, October 29, special 20-minute tours leave every half hour (on the hour and half hour) from 5:00-9:00 p.m., with the last boat departing at 8:30 p.m. Boats depart from […]

Touch A Truck is October 21st

Touch A Truck provides the unique opportunity for children to explore vehicles of all types, including public service, emergency, utility, construction, landscaping, transportation, delivery, and just plain cool – all in one place! Children are allowed to touch their favorite vehicles, get behind the wheel, and meet the people who help build, protect, and serve […]

Butterflies LIVE closes October 9th! Make sure you see them!

M&T Bank Butterflies LIVE is open Through October 9th. Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Visit daily 9am-4:15pm. Included with Garden admission. Experience the wonderful world of butterflies! Tropical and native beauties, fascinating and showy, transform the Conservatory’s North Wing into a wonderland of vibrant colors…captivating sights…and extraordinary discoveries. Every butterfly is different, as is every visit!

Celebrate the Art of Latin America: Colombia at the VMFA!

Sat, Sep 9, 2023| 11 am–3 pmMuseum-wide Celebrate the landscape, culture, traditions, and art of Colombia at the VMFA. Enjoy art activities, musical performances, community projects, family-friendly films, dance performances and workshops by the Latin Ballet of Virginia and Salsa Guy, and so much more! Free; no tickets required.  11 am–3 pm | Museum-wide – Art […]

Pick-Your-Own Blueberries & Peaches at Chiles Peach Orchard

Visit Chiles Peach Orchard for pick-your-own blueberries and peaches! Before beginning to pick, you must check in with orchard staff and prepay for containers. They will provide picking instructions, let you know what and where to pick, and update you on everything going on that day. 1351 Greenwood RoadCrozet, VA 22932434.823.1583Hello@ChilesPeachOrchard.com Chiles Peach Orchard reserves the right […]

Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program – Kids Can Earn a Free Book!

Summer Reading Giveaway for Grades 1-6 : Read 8 Books and earn a FREE Book! Here Is How:1.  Read 8 books and fill out the the Summer Reading Journal .2.  Bring the completed Reading Journal to your local B&N store between July 1st and August 31st, 2023.3.  Choose a FREE BOOK from the book list featured on […]

Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience

Have you ever imagined what it is like to live in space? Maybe you’ve pondered what it’s like to eat dehydrated food, sleep with your arms floating and even go to the bathroom using a suction toilet. What about working in space? Have you imagined how you would grow plants without water, wear a thick […]

Where Can You Get Wet?

The Summer Heat is Here! Wondering where to take your kids to keep cool?  Here are some fun ideas for where to get wet.  Several options are free, others require an admission fee.   Wherever you go – don’t forget suits, towels, swim diapers, sunscreen, and protection for little feet. Free Options: Stony Point Fashion […]

Have You Tried a Family-Friendly First Friday at VMHC?

On the first Friday of each month, the Virginia Museum of History and Culture will stay open later for this family-friendly event. Between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, the museum will offer free admission to the galleries, specials in the Café, access to food trucks, live music, and family-centered activities. The Commonwealth Explorers gallery offers […]