SEPTEMBER

 

Today – Saturday, September 4th

Chesterfield County Fair

 

Wednesday, September 1st 

Drop-in and Dig!  9am.  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.  Free with garden admission.

 

New & Due Baby Shower with Ring Around the Rosy.  6pm-10pm.  111 N. Otterdale Road, Midlothian, VA 23113.  Welcome all new and expectant parents, grandparents.  Special guests, refreshments and prizes.  Adoptive and foster parents are welcome!  !  Pre-register.  Free admission.

 

Thursday, September 2nd

Mom's Night Out with Ring Around the Rosy.  6pm-10pm.  111 N. Otterdale Road, Midlothian, VA 23113.  A fun night out for mom's to shop early.  Special guests, refreshments and prizes!  Pre-register.  Free admission.

 

First Steps for Fathers (For New and Expecting Dads).  6:30pm. Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Free.

 

Friday, September 3rd

Green Hour.  11am.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  Families with children of all ages are invited to spend a Green Hour in the Children’s Garden reading, listening to story books, and making connections with the natural world.  Featured books will be selected using the Children’s Garden monthly seasonal theme.  Free with garden admission.

 

The Flying Squirrels Back to School Night vs. Bowie.  7:05pm.  The first 2,000 fans 14 and under will receive a Drawstring Backpack. There has also been a just-added post-game fireworks show. Ladies Night will be taking place, giving female fans the chance to win great prizes. Post-game Kids Run the Bases presented by the RoomStore. Live pre-game entertainment with No Bounds Band. Fee.

 

Saturday, September 4th

Lady Raiders Car Wash.  2pm-5pm.  Quaker Steak & Lube, 8000 W Broad Street, Richmond, VA.  Join the Lady Raiders Dance Team in support of the Police Athletic League (PAL) Chapters of Henrico and Richmond! A family-friendly event, including the opportunity for photos with police cars, fire engines, local officers, Lady Raiders and Risky the mascot! Fee.

 

The Flying Squirrels vs. Bowie.  6:35pm.  The first 2,000 fans 15 and older will receive a Grill Spatula to celebrate Labor Day weekend! Post-game Kids Run the Bases presented by the RoomStore. Live pre-game entertainment with Janet Reiner.  Fee.

 

Saturday, September 4th and Sunday, September 5th

Museums on Us Weekend.  Children’s Museum of Richmond – Central and Short Pump.  Bank of America customers get into the museum for free.  Visit the website for more details and program rules. 

 

Sunday, September 5th

The Flying Squirrels vs. Bowie.  5:05pm.  All fans are invited to participate in pre-game Catch on the Field from 4:15-4:35pm. Stuff the bus promotion with United Way-bring in school supplies or sports equipment and enter to win great prizes from The UPS Store including a 62inch golf umbrella, messenger bag and portfolio as well as autographed memorabilia and squirrels items just for donating to a great cause!  Fireworks presented by The UPS Store and Lite 98  Post-game Kids Run the Bases presented by the RoomStore. Live pre-game entertainment with Butterfly McPeace, Radio Disney, and Sandbar. Fee.

 

Monday, September 6th

The Flying Squirrels vs. Bowie.  12:05pm.  Jimmy Buffett Night presented by Lite 98.  Enjoy both a live pre and post-game concert

with the Jimmy Buffett cover band B2B.  Martin's Family Night- Fans that show their Martin's Card at the gate and get a buy one get one ticket offer. Fee.

 

Garden Art.  1pm-3pm.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.  Families are invited to drop-in every Monday to help create “continuous” works of art. This gardening season participants will collaborate outdoors to craft garden-themed mosaics using tumbled glass that will be displayed in the Children’s Garden throughout the year.  Free with Garden Admission. 

 

Tuesday, September 7th
Toddler Time: Fantastic Fall.  9:30am. Maymont Nature Center.   Pre-register.  Fee.

Tuesday, September 7th – Friday, September, 10th

The Children’s Museum of Richmond is closed.

 

Wednesday, September 8th

Drop-in and Dig!  9am.  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.  Free with garden admission.

 

Mommy & Me and Daddies Too.  10am-11:30am.  The Shops at Willow Lawn.  Enjoy a morning out with crafts, games, storytelling, dancing, and educational programs designed to enhance parent's interaction with their children.  This month’s theme – Safari Adventures.  Free.

 

Saturday, September 11th

Jammin'.  Noon. Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  Enjoy a special “vibe” in the Children’s Garden every second Saturday of the month, April through October. The Garden rocks and rolls with the special energy that comes from listening, dancing, clapping and stomping feet to the music.   Free with Garden admission. 

 

Behind the Scenes.  1pm.  Maymont Nature Center.   Pre-register.  Fee.

Kings of Swing.  6pm.  Henrico Theatre.  The Kings of Swing will have you dancing in the aisles! Grab your friends and family and come on out! For All Ages.  Free. 

 

Sunday, September 12th

Behind the Scenes.   1pm.  Maymont Nature Center.   Pre-register.  Fee.
 

Monday, September 13th

Toddler Time: Out and About.   9:30am. Maymont Nature Center & Grounds.   Pre-register.  Fee.
 

Garden Art.  1pm-3pm.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.  Families are invited to drop-in every Monday to help create “continuous” works of art. This gardening season participants will collaborate outdoors to craft garden-themed mosaics using tumbled glass that will be displayed in the Children’s Garden throughout the year.  Free with Garden Admission. 

 

Tuesday, September 14th
Toddler Time: Fantastic Fall.  9:30am. Maymont Nature Center.   Pre-register.  Fee.

 

Short Pump Pals Clubhouse Meeting.  11am. Short Pump Mall, Food Court.  hosts from Weebsworld offering "hip gear for cool babies" as we enjoy learning about car seat safety!  While parents get a car seat "demo", our pal's will enjoy a coloring activity.  Free.

 

From Surviving to Thriving: (Stress Management for the New or Expectant Parent).  6:30pm. Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Free.

 

Wednesday, September 15th

Drop-in and Dig!  1pm.  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.  Free with garden admission.

 

Finding Understanding and Joy in Your Spirited Child (Parents of Children 2 – 6 years).  6:30pm. Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Friday, September 17th – Sunday, September 19th

Field Day of the Past.  8am-6pm daily.  Historical displays and exhibits, re-enactments, tractor and truck pulls, small engine displays, arts and crafts, flea market, antique and modern construction equipment demonstrations, a log cabin with ongoing heritage craft demonstrations can be experienced throughout the weekend.  Permanent exhibits and structures include a working United States post office, a 1930's grocery store and garage, fire lookout tower, blacksmith shop, wood wright shop, ice house, gold mining equipment, Pullman railroad car and engine buildings.   Fee.

 

Friday, September 17th

Stroller Strides of Richmond  - Fall into Fitness.  9am.  Hungary Creek. A free Stroller Strides or Body Back class, children's activities, giveaways and refreshments. All benefits of children's activities will benefit CJ's Thumbs up Foundation.

 

Green Hour.  11am.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  Families with children of all ages are invited to spend a Green Hour in the Children’s Garden reading, listening to story books, and making connections with the natural world.  Featured books will be selected using the Children’s Garden monthly seasonal theme.  Free with garden admission.

 

Target $1 Night.  5-7:30pm. The Children’s Museum of Richmond - Central.  Bring the whole family to enjoy what The Children's Museum has to for just $1 per person. 

 

Saturday, September 18th

Midlothian Mines Park Tour.  11am-Noon.  Take a guided stroll through the park and learn more about the pioneer coal industry in Midlothian, one of the first commercial coal mine operations in North America. Fee.

 

Glen Allen Day.  11am-4pm.  Meadow Farm Museum/Crump Park.  Activities in the park include a parade, children's activities, balloons by Miss Sheri the Clown, an arts & crafts and business fair, a live petting zoo, train rides, a classic car show, and live musical entertainment featuring local musicians on two stages. Refreshments will be available for purchase at an outdoor food court. For all ages. Free. 

 

Saturday, September 18th & Sunday, September 19th

Publick Days.  8am-5pm.  The Year of Henricus” begins with the annual celebration of the 1611 founding of the Citie of Henricus. Experience the past as 400 years of history come to life with living history re-enactments, military drills and musket firings, craftsmen and blacksmiths, 17th-century medicinal demonstrations, Virginia Indian activities, historical children’s games and crafts, storytelling and more. Free.

 

Sunday, September 19th

Family Peace Festival.  11am-5pm.  Mary Munford Elementary School, Richmond, VA.   The Peace Festival is for you and your children and friends.  Entertainment by Latin Ballet of Virginia, Hotel X, Chief Red Hawk, Ezibu Muntu African Dance Company, and more! Arts & crafts, and community exhibitors. ART CONTEST for Students K-12.

 

Monday, September 20th
Toddler Time: Out and About.  9:30am. Maymont Nature Center & Grounds.   Pre-register.  Fee.

Garden Art.  1pm-3pm.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.  Families are invited to drop-in every Monday to help create “continuous” works of art. This gardening season participants will collaborate outdoors to craft garden-themed mosaics using tumbled glass that will be displayed in the Children’s Garden throughout the year.  Free with Garden Admission. 

 

Tuesday, September 21st
Toddler Time: Fantastic Fall.   9:30am. Maymont Nature Center.   Pre-register.  Fee.
 

Grandparenting: Bridging the Generations (For All Grandparents).  6:30pm. Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Wednesday, September 22nd

Drop-in and Dig!  1pm.  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.  Free with garden admission.

 

Thursday, September 23rd – Sunday. October 3rd

2010 State Fair of Virginia.  The Meadow Event Park, Doswell, VA.  Come see Virginia’s finest animals and agriculture, exhibits and shows, toe-tappin' music, fine arts and crafts, blue ribbon competitions and more! Plan now to be a part of one of Virginia's greatest annual traditions since 1854. Fee.

 

Friday, September 24th

Good Green Fun.  10am.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  Environmental education and “green” advocacy groups from the greater Richmond community are invited to the Children’s Garden to engage visitors in activities that relate directly to nature, the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and Virginia’s environment.   Free with garden admission.

 

Family Weekend Concert.  7:30pm.  U of R Modlin Center.  Free.

 

Friday,  September 24th & Saturday, September 25th

PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS – Charlottesville Invitational.   John Paul Jones.  The event will feature the top 40 bull riders in the world as they go head to head against the toughest bulls that the PBR has to offer!  Visit the website for formats.  Fee.
 

Saturday, September 25th

Good Green Fun.  10am.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  Environmental education and “green” advocacy groups from the greater Richmond community are invited to the Children’s Garden to engage visitors in activities that relate directly to nature, the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and Virginia’s environment.   Free with garden admission.

 

Chesterfest.   10am.  Chester Village Green, Chester, VA.   On the Green in downtown Chester, fun for the whole family including music, arts & crafts, food, world pie eating championship and tug of war competition.  Free.
 

The Ugly Duckling.  11am & 1pm.  The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen.  Presented by Center Stage-Bright Star Touring Theatre.  Based on Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale.  Audience members will have the opportunity to join the actors on stage as a chicken, a turkey and a flamingo!   Fee.
 

Fall Family Safety Fair.  11am-3pm.  Chesterfield Towne Center, 11500 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235.  Local and state policemen, firefighters, sheriff officers, members of the military, as well as exhibits from area companies and safety organizations will be on hand with fun demonstrations and helpful information about various safety topics. The kids will also enjoy hanging out with the gang from Radio Disney!! 

 

The ¿Qué Pasa? Festival of Virginia.  11am-8pm.  Science Museum Of Virginia, Richmond, VA.  An outdoor festival of culture, authentic cuisine from many countries, live music, performances by Latino dancers, Pinata School Challenge contest and Passport to Education forum. Free. 

 

Saturday, September 25th  & Sunday, September 26th

Pow-Wow & Fall Festival.  10am-6pm.   Chickahominy Tribal Grounds, Charles City, VA.   Pow-Wow/Gathering featuring Native American dancers, singers, drummers, artisans and crafters. Cultural demonstrators including flute music and backwoods survival. Historical and educational exhibits to be featured, with tribal Chiefs and members will be on hand to discuss their early history and current tribal initiatives. Free.

 

Sunday, September 26th

Arts Around the Lake.  11am-5pm.   University of Richmond Westhampton Green, Richmond, VA.   Approximately 100 Richmond, Virginia area artists will be displaying and selling their juried artwork in various mediums.  Free.

 

1st Annual Connors Heroes Family Festival.  1pm-6pm.  Snag A Job Pavilion, Glen Allen, VA.  Enjoy music for the entire family. The show will begin with 2 of Richmond’s favorite family bands, The Diggity Dudes and Silly Bus. Tin Foil Militia & Venture will also perform everyone’s favorites. Activities will include: Kids Jump Zone, A Community Heroes Corner, Nutzy from Richmond’s Flying Squirrels, Food and beverage vendors, a heroes parade and much more.  Fee.

 

Monday, September 27th

Member Monday.  9:30am-1:00pm.  The Children’s Museum of Richmond.  Members can enjoy time in the museum along with coffee, snacks, and playtime in the museum on the first and 4th Mondays of the month.  For CMoR members only.

 

Toddler Time: Out and About.   9:30am. Maymont Nature Center & Grounds.   Pre-register.  Fee.
 

Garden Art.  1pm-3pm.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.  Families are invited to drop-in every Monday to help create “continuous” works of art. This gardening season participants will collaborate outdoors to craft garden-themed mosaics using tumbled glass that will be displayed in the Children’s Garden throughout the year.  Free with Garden Admission. 

Tuesday, September 28th
Toddler Time: Fantastic Fall.  9:30am. Maymont Nature Center.   Pre-register.  Fee.
 

Wednesday, September 29th

Drop-in and Dig!  1pm.  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.  Free with garden admission.

 

Read Aloud Virginia presents the fantastic Mem Fox.  2-4pm or 6-8pm.  Renaissance Conference Center, 107 W. Broad St. Richmond VA 23220.  Mem Fox is an internationally published children's book author and literacy consultant; born in Australia, grew up in Africa, studied drama in England, and returned to Adelaide, Australia to teach, consult and write picture books to delight young children, parents, librarians and teachers!  For reservations email: readaloudva@comcast.net.  Fee.