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.

All Month

Writing Classes.  Held in the upstairs art gallery of Chop Suey Books at 2913 W. Cary Street in Carytown, directly across the street from the Byrd Theatre Do you have a blossoming young writer?  Check out these exciting spring intensives offered by Richmond Young Writers.

Diaper Drive.   All Henrico County Libraries.  During the month of March, HCPL is collecting disposable diapers for distribution in our community by the Capital Diaper Bank. Donate today!

Today – March 8th

Teen Tech Week Contest: DIY Book Cover @ Your Library.  Teens! Entries for the annual Teen Tech Week digital art contest will be accepted Saturday, February 22 thru Saturday, March 8. Recreate or re-imagine a cover from a book that already exists.  For Middle School (11-14 years) and High School (14-18 years) students.  Free.

Today – Sunday, May 11th

Be the Dinosaur.   A new exhibit at the Science Museum of Virginia.  Check out an animatronic dinosaur and a pterosaur reconstruction as you discover what life was like for dinosaurs. Included with exhibit admission, free for members.

Today – Sunday, March 2nd

The Layne. 8914 Patterson Avenue, Richmond, VA (Next to the Dollar Tree and Endorphin Fitness).  Boutique children’s, women’s & men’s clothing, upscale toys and home decor.

Saturday, March 1st

Boot Camp for New Dads.  9am-Noon.  Henrico Doctor’s at Forest.  Serving more than 1,000 fathers in the Richmond metro area, this 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.   You can take this class only, or you can sign up for a 3-part class that includes Boot Camp for New Dads, Gearing Up for Baby, and When Baby Makes Three. Lunch is provided. To sign up for the 3-part class, click here.  Fee, scholarships are available.

5th Annual Fan Fest & Camp Expo.  9am-Noon.  The Flying Squirrels are hosting a  Ticketpalooza and Camp Fair at The Diamond. This is the first time fans can purchase individual game tickets and taste Chin Music, the premier beer from Center of the Universe Brewing Company. Free.

2014 Jig By the James Open Feis.  9am.  Benedictine College Prep Auditorium, River Road.  Dancers from across the Mid-Atlantic region will compete in solo competitions in levels from beginner through Open Champion, from ages 4 to adult. Hosted by Heart of Ireland School of Dance.  Admission for observers will be $5.

Build a Trojan Horse Bank.  9am-Noon.  Local Home Depot Stores. FREE hands-on workshops designed for children ages 5 – 12 offered at all Home Depot stores.  Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. All kids get to keep their craft and receive a FREE Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement.  Register online.  Free.

Little Kids, Big Questions: What Parents Need to Know About Sleep.  10am-11:30am.   Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Party.  10am-Noon.  Goochland Branch Library.  Listen to stories, play games, and make “Seuss-y” crafts.   For Ages 3-10.  Refreshments provided.  Free.

Lego My Library.  10am-Noon.  Ginter Park Library, City of Richmond.  Each month they will have a different theme to help inspire participants, but you are welcome to build anything that you’d like. This activity is open to children ages 5 to 12. All legos are provided.  Free.

Pickleball Family Fun.  10am-Noon.  Deep Run Recreation Center, Henrico County.  Bring your children, grandchildren, friends, and neighbors because pickleball is a sport that can be enjoyed by all! The event will feature an introduction to the rules, skill demonstrations, equipment explanations, and more. Info: 290-0305.  Free.

Engineering for Kids: Straw Rockets.    10:15am-11:45am.  Central Library, Chesterfield County.   Design your own rocket! This Aerospace Engineering program is designed to introduce students to the concepts of aerodynamics, propulsion, structural design, and flight. Design your own pneumatically-driven rocket and learn how to stabilize the rocket’s flight. For kids 7-11 years old. Registration is required and begins Feb. 15. Please register only the children participating in the workshop. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov or by calling 804-751-CCPL. Free.

Teen Studio – The Art of the Still Life.   10:30am-2:30pm.  Ettrick-Matoaca Library, Chesterfield County. In this workshop, you’ll learn the steps to still life painting and create your own acrylic masterpiece. We’ll discuss foreground, background, composition and tone, and incorporate these into original sketches and your final canvas. Please wear appropriate clothing for painting. Bring your own brown bag lunch. This program is for teens 12-16 years old. Registration is required and begins Feb. 15. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov or by calling 804-751-CCPL. Free.

Paws To R.E.A.D.  10:30am-12:30pm.  Ginter Park Library, City of Richmond. Read to Harvey, the resident Greyhound! Parents this is a wonderful program that allows children to read aloud, increase their self-esteem, and learn about the human-animal connection. Call and schedule a time to read to Harvey or to one of his canine buddies @ 646-1236.  Free.

Youth Baseball & Softball EXPO.  11am-5pm.  TSI Training Center.  Save Money on your baseball and softball equipment this spring.  There will be prizes games, deep discounts from DISCO SPORTS, vendors, FREE hotdogs, FREE mini clinics, and more!  Entry into the event is FREE and open to the public!

Imaginative Watercolors.  11:30am-12:30pm.   LaPrade Library, Chesterfield County.  Bring your imaginations and paint your dreams on paper. After creating your artistic masterpiece, you can leave the item for display in the library and bring your family to see your work. Registration is required and begins Feb. 15.  Free.

Kids Discover…  1pm-4pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Kids Programs.  Fee.

Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Celebration.  2pm-4pm.  Atlee Branch Library, Hanover County.  Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday!  For all ages.  Refreshments provided.  Free.

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!  2pm.  North Avenue Library, City of Richmond.  Cupcake decorating and Seuss-y activities. All ages are welcome.  Free.

Engineering for Kids: Straw Rockets.   2pm-3:30pm.   Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County.  Design your own rocket! This Aerospace Engineering program is designed to introduce students to the concepts of aerodynamics, propulsion, structural design, and flight. Design your own pneumatically-driven rocket and learn how to stabilize the rocket’s flight. For kids 7-11 years old. Registration is required and begins Feb. 15. Please register only the children participating in the workshop. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov or by calling 804-751-CCPL.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!  3:30pm.  Varina Library, Henrico County.  Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with stories and a craft.  For Early Elementary (5-9 years), with an adult.   Free.

Try Hockey For FREE!  6:10pm – 7:20pm.  Richmond Ice Zone.  Visit www.tryhockeyforfree.com to register.

The Rock & Roll Jubilee!  7pm.  The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen.  Journey back to 1958 and be a part of the studio audience for the live broadcast on fictitious WJKS radio as it channels the spirits of the founding fathers of rock ‘n roll into a great evening of music. Fee.

Sunday, March 2nd

Open Studio Sundays.  Noon-4pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Family Programs.  Free.

Justin Roberts in Concert.  4:30pm.  Romp n’ Roll West End.  Tickets required.  Fee.

Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Winter Concert.  7pm.  Richmond CenterStage, Carpenter Theatre.   All seats general admission. Free.

Monday, March 3rd

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!  3:30pm.  Dumbarton Library, Henrico County.  Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with stories, a craft and more.  Would you like to fish for a prize in McElligot’s Pool?  For Early Elementary (5-9 years), with an adult.  Free.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!  4pm.  Ginter Park Library, City of Richmond.  Join us in celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday. We will be making Oobleck!  Free.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss.  4:30pm.  West End Library, City of Richmond.  Celebrate this special birthday with a story and wacky craft. For ages three-2nd grade with an adult. Space is limited. Please sign up at the Circulation Desk or call 646-1877.  Free.

Game On! @ your library.   5:30pm-7:30pm.  Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County.  Visit the library to play Wii games and hang out with friends! No registration is necessary – just stop by and join the fun.  Free.

Family Fun: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!  6:30pm.  Tuckahoe Library, Henrico County.  Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with stories, games and a craft.  Free.

Bilingual Spanish-English Story Times.  6:30pm-7:15pm.  Meadowdale Library, Chesterfield County.   Hear both English and Spanish in this story time.  Free.

Pajama Story Times.   6:30pm-7:15pm.  Central Library, Chesterfield County.  Pajamas and a stuffed animal are options for early evening library fun.  Free.

Pajama Story Times.  6:30pm-7:15pm.  Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County .  Pajamas and a stuffed animal are options for early evening library fun.  Free.

Tweeners.  7pm-9:30pm.  CPR Office conference room, 8500 Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.  Fee.

Tuesday, March 4th

Kids Club.  9am-10am.  Chesterfield Town Center, Food Court.   Kids Club occurs the first Tuesday of every month and features great entertainment and light refreshments.  This month – Ventriloquist John Byrd.  Free.

Young at Art.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs.  Fee.

Party with Pete!  10:30am-11:30am.  Meadowdale Library, Chesterfield County.  A celebration of “Pete the Cat” with a special story time and activities.  Free.

Tuesdays with Jeff!   10:30am.  CMoR Chesterfield.  Everyone’s favorite music-man is back in the new year for stories, songs and lots of fun!   Free with museum admission.

Young at Art.  2pm-3pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs.  Fee.

Game On! @ your library.   3pm-5pm.  Midlothian Library, Chesterfield County.  Visit the library to play Wii games and hang out with friends! No registration is necessary – just stop by and join the fun.  Free.

Read 2 Rover.   4:30pm-5:30pm.  Central Library, Chesterfield County.  Drop-in times for kids to read aloud to therapy dogs providing comfort and motivation for early or struggling readers. No registration is required. For more information call 804-768-7941.  Free.

Robots and Mudpies Preschool Open House.  5:30pm-7:30pm.  Robots and Mud Pies π Preschool is the first Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education (STEM) focused preschool in the Richmond area.   They offer a half day program for children ages 2 years old through 5 years old with a morning session and an afternoon session.

All Pro Dad.  6:30pm-7:30pm.  Martins in Chesterfield and Henrico.  Offered by First Things First, this program provides dads and their elementary-aged kids with a chance to bond beyond school and the home.  Register at www.FirstThingsRichmond.org or call 804-288-3431.  Space is limited and registration required.  Free dinner and drinks and program.

Krafty Kids.  7pm.   Varina Library, Henrico County.  Come join us as we share froggie stories and make a frog craft!  Free.

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!  7pm.  Fairfield Library, Henrico County.   Family fun while celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday!   For Elementary (5-11 years) and Preschool (3-5 years) age.  Free.

Tuesday March 4th & Wednesday, March 5th

On the Air Radio Players present “What Are the Odds?”   7:30pm.  The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen.  Be a part of the studio audience for this hour-long taping featuring live music and sound effects.  Free.

Wednesday, March 5th

Genealogy Workshop.  9am-11am.  Ashland Branch Library, Hanover County.  Find out what’s on your family tree using the library family history databases, Ancestry Library Edition and Heritage Quest.  You must call 804- 798-4072 to sign up for this class.  Free.

Busy Hands.   10:30am.  Dumbarton Library, Henrico County.  Make a Cat in the Hat mask.  For Preschool (3-5 years), with an adult.  Free.

Busy Hands.  11am.  Sandston Library, Henrico County.   Create a St. Patrick’s Day craft.  For Preschool (3-5 years), Toddler (24-36 months), with an adult.  Free.

Krafty Kids.  11:30am.  Varina Library, Henrico County.  Make a frog craft!  Family, with an adult.  Free.

Peer Pressure and Middleschoolers.  Noon-1:30pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Evenings in the Studio.  4:30pm-6:30pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Teen Programs.  Fee.

Job Club 4 Teens!  5pm-6:30pm.  Main Library, City of Richmond.  Experts from career developing organizations will conduct workshops for those who are interested in earning extra cash during the winter break. If you are looking for employment during the winter holidays, this is the club for you. This job club provides tips on building a successful resume, how to dress and act for an interview. They will meet every other week. Call 646-7223 to register.  Free.

Working It Out: Tips for teens on getting a job. 7pm.  Tuckahoe Library, Henrico County.   Is a job in your future? This hands-on workshop will help you be prepared to find and apply for jobs. They will guide you in creating your resume and give you tips on interviewing. For High School (14-18 years) students.  Register online or call 290-9600 to register or to ask for more information.  Free.

Thursday, March 6th

Family Storytime.  10:30am.  Ginter Park Library, City of Richmond.  Interactive story time for ages 18 months to age 5 with an adult. Come join us for stories, rhymes, songs and more!  Free.

Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Party.  10:30am-12:30pm.  King & Queen Branch Library.  Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with stories, activities, and a special lunch (including birthday cake!). For all ages.  Refreshments provided.  Free.

Tots of Art.  11am-Noon.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs.  Fee.

Stories ‘n’ Such.  3:30pm.  Twin Hickory, Henrico County.  Create a Rainbow Window Star!  For Elementary (5-11 years).  Free.

After School Art Club.  4:15pm-6pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Kids Programs.  Fee.

Foundations in Art.  4:15pm-6pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Kids Programs.  Fee.

Choosing Your Parenting Battles (Parents of Children 5-11 yrs.)   6pm-8pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Friday,  March 7th

FREE First Fridays!  10am.  CPR Office conference room, 8500 Bell Creek Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.  This is a morning group opportunity to meet with Suzanne Hanky and ask away. Come with questions. Leave with answers and confidence.  804-337-7651 to register.  Free.

Lego League First Fridays.  4pm.  North Avenue Library, City of Richmond.  It’s LEGO time! Come back to the North Avenue Lego League on the first Friday of every month! Each month there will be a different theme or challenge, of course it is ok to just play! For toddlers to teens, and parents, too.  Free.

Teen Drawing Club.  5pm-6:30pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts -  Teen Programs.  Fee.

Special Nights for Special Needs.  5:30-7:30.  CMoR Chesterfield.  An evening especially for children 10 years old and younger who have special needs and their families.  Enjoy museum exploration, adapted materials, special activities, and reduced number of visitors on this special night. Children will have access and learning opportunities, but most importantly they’ll have fun!  Admission is Free.

First Friday Sampler.  Visual Arts Center of Richmond.   5:30pm-8:30pm.  Visual Arts Center of Richmond.  Engage in a night of family creativity with a variety of artistic options at very reasonable prices. Call 804-353-0094 for more information. Fee.

Friday,  March 7th and Saturday, March 8th

Cinema Classics – My Girl (PG).  Fri, Mar 7th at 7pm and Sat, Mar 8th at 2pm & 7pm.  Henrico Theatre in Highland Springs. Tickets are only $1 per person and can be purchased at the door.

Friday,  March 7th  - Sunday, March 16th

Willy Wonka.  The Robins Theatre (Steward School).  Performed by CharacterWorks.  Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.  Visit the website for show times and fees.

Saturday, March 8th

Mothers of Young Children Clothing and Toy Sale.  8am-Noon.  401 North Parham Road  Richmond, VA 23229.  A Ministry of West End Assembly of God.

Boot Camp for New Dads.  9am-Noon.  VCU Stony Point Women’s Center.  Serving more than 1,000 fathers in the Richmond metro area, this 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, scholarships are available.

Robots and Mudpies Preschool Open House.  10am-2pm.  Robots and Mud Pies π Preschool is the first Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education (STEM) focused preschool in the Richmond area.   They offer a half day program for children ages 2 years old through 5 years old with a morning session and an afternoon session.

14th Annual Kids’ Carniball: Destination South Pacific!  10am-4pm.  CMoR – Central.  Families can enjoy special activities and entertainment throughout the day. Hula performances with workshops provided by Ohana Arts and Hula Studio at 11am and 1pm, Basket weaving demonstrations, Appearances by Pirate Captain Greybeard, Parrots of Paradise, Ukulele workshops with Fan Guitar and Ukulele at Noon and 2pm, and much, much more! Free to members and included with regular museum admission. Only at CMoR Central.

Paws to R.E.A.D.®.   10am.  LaPrade Library, Chesterfield County.  Sign up for an individual 20-minute session where children read to therapy dogs in a quiet space.  For more information please call 804-768-7941.  Free.

Birdhouse.  10am.  Local Lowes Stores.  Spring is right around the corner! Bring your kids to Lowe’s this weekend and they can build this awesome Birdhouse! Visit the website to register.  Free.

Engineering for Kids: Straw Rockets.   10:15am.  Meadowdale Library, Chesterfield County.  Design your own pneumatically-driven rocket and learn how to stabilize the rocket’s flight. For kids 7-11 years old. Registration is required and begins Feb. 15. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov or by calling 804-751-CCPL.   Free.

Teen Studio – The Art of the Still Life.  10:30am-2:30pm.  Midlothian Library, Chesterfield County.  In this workshop, you’ll learn the steps to still life painting and create your own acrylic masterpiece. They will discuss foreground, background, composition and tone, and incorporate these into original sketches and your final canvas. Please wear appropriate clothing for painting. Bring your own brown bag lunch. This program is for teens 12-16 years old. Registration is required and begins Feb. 15. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov or by calling 804-751-CCPL.

Teen Lego Club.  1pm-3pm.  Main Library, City of Richmond.  Join LEGO sculptor Zhyeff, as he leads our new club of LEGO with Teens. Show off your skills with the creations that you make! This club will meet the 2nd Saturday of every month. For ages 12-18.  Free.

Engineering for Kids: Straw Rockets.  2pm-3:30pm.  LaPrade Library, Chesterfield County.  Design your own pneumatically-driven rocket and learn how to stabilize the rocket’s flight. For kids 7-11 years old. Registration is required and begins Feb. 15. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov or by calling 804-751-CCPL.   Free.

Children’s Movie Time.  2pm.  Hull Street Library, City of Richmond.  This month we are showing Despicable Me 2!  Free.

Krafty Kids.  10:30am.  North Park Library, Henrico County.  Make a craft as  a family.  Free.

Family Movie Matinee.  Noon-2pm.  West Point Branch Library.  Bring the whole family for a great movie on the big screen at the library.  Popcorn & punch provided.  Free.

Teen Writers Guild.  2pm.  Tuckahoe Library, Henrico County.  Teens in 6th through 12th grade are invited to join the writing group and learn about fiction writing and poetry through collaboration with other teen writers.  For Middle School (11-14 years) and High School (14-18 years) students.  Free.

DIY Moviemaking.  2pm-4pm.  Montpelier Branch Library.  Put photos to music, add cool effects, & create your own movie. Bring 25-50 photos and 2 mp3s on a flash drive. Sign-ups required!   For ages 11 & up.  Free.

Richmond Symphony: Cirque de la Symphonie.  8pm.  Richmond CenterStage, Carpenter Theatre.  Be dazzled as aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists and dancers perform gravity-defying feats choreographed to classical masterpieces and contemporary favorites!  Fee.

Saturday, March 8th and Sunday, March 9th

Circa, 61 Circus Acts in 60 Minutes.  Sat the 8th at 7:30pm and Sun the 9th at 2pm.  University of Richmond, Alice Jepson Theatre.  Join Circa, Australia’s most innovative circus, as they delight your family with 61 Circus Acts in 60 Minutes and fast, furious fun for everyone. Set to upbeat music and featuring four multi-skilled performers, this is circus without the boring bits. Fee.

Saturday, March 8th – Saturday, March 29th

Clean Closet LLC Semi- Annual Family Consignment Sale.  The Creeks at Virginia Center, 9986 Brook Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059 (Next to Cold Stone Creamery)

Monday, March 10th

Game On! @ your library.  3pm-5pm.  Chester Library, Chesterfield County.  Visit the library to play Wii games and hang out with friends! No registration is necessary – just stop by and join the fun.  Free.

“Egg-citing” Spring Decorations!  6pm-7pm.  Enon Library, Chesterfield County.  Transform Styrofoam eggs, colored napkins, and glitter into whimsical spring decorations. Fun for the whole family!  Free.

Mythbusters!  6pm-7:30pm.  Hanover Branch Library, Hanover County.  Confirm or bust those myths with fun experiments & activities. Part of Teen Tech Week.  For ages 9-16. Pizza provided.  Free.

Pajama Storytime.  6:30pm-7:30pm.  Atlee Branch Library, Hanover County.  Bring your favorite snuggly friend for a special Storytime.  PJs & slippers are great!  Refreshments provided.  Free.

Bilingual Spanish-English Story Times.  6:30pm.  Meadowdale Library, Chesterfield County.  Free.

Pajama Story Times.  6:30pm-7:15pm.  Central Library, Chesterfield County.  Pajamas and a stuffed animal are options for early evening library fun.  Free.

Pajama Story Times.  6:30pm-7:15pm.  Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County.  Pajamas and a stuffed animal are options for early evening library fun.  Free.

Tuesday, March 11th

Young at Art.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs.  Fee.

Short Pump Pals.  11am.  Short Pump Mall, Food Court.  Free Fun for the under 6 crowd.

Young at Art.  2pm-3pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs.  Fee.

Game On! @ your library.  3pm-5pm.  Meadowdale Library, Chesterfield County.  Visit the library to play Wii games and hang out with friends! No registration is necessary – just stop by and join the fun.  Free.

Stories & Such.  3:30pm.  Tuckahoe Library, Henrico County.   A story and craft about cherry blossom trees.  For Elementary (5-11 years).  Free.

Read 2 Rover.  4:30pm-5:30pm.  Central Library, Chesterfield County.  drop-in times for kids to read aloud to therapy dogs providing comfort and motivation for early or struggling readers. No registration is required. For more information call 804-768-7941.  Free.

Parenting the Anxious Child (Parents of Children 2-6 yrs.)   6:30pm-8:30pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

All Pro Dad.  6:30pm-7:30pm.  Martins in Chesterfield and Henrico.  Offered by First Things First, this program provides dads and their elementary-aged kids with a chance to bond beyond school and the home.  Register at www.FirstThingsRichmond.org or call 804-288-3431.  Space is limited and registration required.  Free dinner and drinks and program.

Family Times: Games. 7pm.  Twin Hickory, Henrico County.  An hour of family time with Bingo!  Free.

Tuesday, March 11th –  Sunday, March 30th

Ring Around the Rosy 2014 Spring/Summer Sale.  Oxbridge Square Shopping Center, 9939 Hull Street Rd., Richmond, VA 23236 (Intersection of Hull Street & Courthouse Rd. Next to Martin’s).   Shop for Spring and Summer fashions, Spring Holiday Wear, Toys, Books, DVD’s, Home Decor, Outdoor Toys,  Women’s Clothing & Accessories, Shoes, Infant Equipment & Supplies, Furniture and Much More!!!  Now Accepting ALL Major Credit Cards (no minimum purchase).

Wednesday, March 12th

MOMMY & ME.  10am-11:30am.  Willow Lawn – Outside on the Plaza.  Join The Shops at Willow Lawn on the second Wednesday of every month as they host a free morning out with live entertainment and activities designed to enhance parents´ interaction with their children. Thsi month – Rocknoceros.  Free.

Busy Hands.  4pm.  Gayton Library, Henrico County.  Make a Good Luck Hand, Khamsa craft. For Preschool (3-5 years), with an adult.  Free.

Evenings in the Studio.  4:30pm-6:30pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Teen Programs.  Fee.

Paws to R.E.A.D.®.  6:15pm-8pm.  Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County.  Sign up for an individual 20-minute session where children read to therapy dogs in a quiet space.  For more information please call 804-768-7941.  Free.

Meet Mark Twain Live!  7pm-8:45pm.  Ashland Branch Library, Hanover County.  Meet Mark Twain live and in person in the Center of the Universe!  For ages 16 & up.  Refreshments provided.  Free.

Thursday, March 13th

Family Storytime.  10:30am.  Ginter Park Library, City of Richmond.  Interactive story time for ages 18 months to age 5 with an adult. Stories, rhymes, songs and more!   Free.

Busy Hands.  11:15am.  Tuckahoe Library, Henrico County.  Create sock caterpillars!  For  Preschoolers (3-5 years), with an adult.  Free.

Teen Makers : Smashing Trash.  After School.  Ginter Park Library, City of Richmond.  Get crafty with recycled materials (and the snacks are on us)! This month make soap in handmade recycled molds. Free.

Busy Hands.  3:30pm.  Tuckahoe Library, Henrico County.  Create sock caterpillars!  For Preschoolers (3-5 years), with an adult.  Free.

Foundations in Art.  4:15pm-6pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Kids Programs.  Fee.

After School Art Club.  4:15pm-6pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Kids Programs.  Fee.

Make a Brush Bot.  6pm.  Twin Hickory Library, Henrico County.   Make a tiny robot out of a toothbrush and a battery. Race them once done! Limited to 10 teens.  For Middle School (11-14 years), High School (14-18 years).   Pre-register 290-9200.  Free.

Word Cloud Creations.  6pm-8pm.  Goochland Branch Library.  Make your own word clouds with your friends. Part of Teen Tech Week.  For ages 11 & up.  Pizza, dessert, & drinks provided.  Free.

Game Night Out @ the Library.  6pm-8pm.  King & Queen Branch Library.  Get together with friends and play your favorite computer games. Part of Teen Tech Week.  For ages 11-18.  Pizza provided.  Free.

FrogWatch Volunteer Training.  6pm.  Maymont, Robins Nature and Visitor Center.  FrogWatch USA™ is a long-term frog and toad monitoring program that collects data on local species.  Visit the website for more details.  Free.

Rewards, Stickers & Hugs: Motivating Children (3-8 yrs.)  6pm-8pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

CSI: Mystery at the Library.  6:30pm-8:30pm.  Atlee Branch Library, Hanover County.  Help solve a crime at the library by finding clues with a friend! Part of Teen Tech Week.  For ages 11-18.  Refreshments provided.  Free.

Harlem Globetrotters.  7pm.  John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville,  Fee.

Teen Tech Week App Encounters.  7pm.  Tuckahoe Library, Henrico County.  To celebrate Teen Tech Week, teens will show off some of the best new and popular apps for your smartphone and tablet. Hosted by the West End TAB. Register online with your library card or call 290.9130.  For Middle School (11-14 years), High School (14-18 years).   Free.

Moscow Festival Ballet.  7:30pm.  University of Richmond, Alice Jepson Theatre.  Fee.

Thursday, March 13th – Saturday, March 15th

The ClothesLine Children’s Spring Sale.  Bon Air Community Center, 8725 Quaker Lane, Richmond 23235.

Friday, March 14th

Teen Drawing Club.  5pm-6:30pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Teen Programs.  Fee.

Make Your Own Movies!  6pm-7:30pm.  Ashland Branch Library, Hanover County.  Put photos to music, add cool effects, & create your own movie. Bring 25-50 photos and 2 mp3s on a flash drive. Sign-ups required! Part of Teen Tech Week.  For ages 11 & up.  Pizza provided.  Free.

Active Dads.  6pm-8pm.  The Downtown YMCA, 2 W. Franklin Street, Richmond.  Date With Dad Weekend Events by Camp Diva.  (Suggested donation $10 – Space is limited)  Register: www.campdiva.org.

Friday, March 14th – April 27th

Shrek, The Musical.  Children’s Theatre of Virginia.  The timeless fairytale of rescued damsel in distress takes many fun and quirky twists as the green and stinky swampland ogre saves Princess Fiona and wins her love.  The show lasts about two hours with intermission and is best enjoyed by children 5 years and older.  Visit the website for show times and fees.

Saturday, March 15th

Christ Church Consignment Sale.  Christ Church Episcopal Church, 5000 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059.  Buy and sell gently used children’s clothing, toys, books, DVDs and equipment! Maternity clothes are also for sale.

Dash for Dads 5K.  8am-10:30am.  The Robinson Theater, 2903 Q Street, Richmond, VA. 23223.  Date With Dad Weekend Events by Camp Diva.  Register: www.campdiva.org

Boot Camp for New Dads.  9am-Noon.  Memorial Regional.  Serving more than 1,000 fathers in the Richmond metro area, this 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, scholarships are available.

Engineering for Kids: Straw Rockets.  10:15am-11:45am.  Midlothian Library, Chesterfield County.  Design your own pneumatically-driven rocket and learn how to stabilize the rocket’s flight. For kids 7-11 years old. Registration is required and begins Feb. 15. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov or by calling 804-751-CCPL.   Free.

Superhero Training Camp.  10:30am-11:30am.  Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County.  Calling all superheroes ages 4-8!! Test your superpowers as you learn to leap tall buildings, dash through dangerous tripwires, and save the people of the city. Plus, you’ll look great in the cape and mask you make to conceal your identity.  Free.

The Alpacas Are Coming! The Alpacas Are Coming!.  10:30am-Noon.  Hanover Branch Library.  Meet an Alpaca from Ashland Alpacas on the library lawn.  For all ages.  Snacks provided.  Free.

Paws To R.E.A.D.  10:30am-12:30pm.  Ginter Park Library, City of Richmond.  Come and read to Harvey, our resident Greyhound! Parents this is a wonderful program that allows children to read aloud, increase their self-esteem, and learn about the human-animal connection. Call and schedule a time to read to Harvey or to one of his canine buddies @ 646-1236.  Free.

FrogWatch Volunteer Training.  11am.   Maymont, Robins Nature and Visitor Center.  FrogWatch USA™ is a long-term frog and toad monitoring program that collects data on local species.  Visit the website for more details.  Free.

Richmond Symphony Union First Market Bank Lollipops: The Remarkable Farkle McBride.  11am.  Richmond CenterStage, Carpenter Theatre.   Pre-Concert Festival fun starts at 10 a.m. starring the Instrument Petting Zoo, games and activities.  Fee.

DIY Video Game Crafts.  Noon-2pm.  West Point Branch Library.  Create video game inspired crafts with Perler beads & play Wii games. Part of Teen Tech Week.  For ages 11-18.  Snacks provided.  Free.

Falling Creek Ironworks Annual Event.  Noon-4pm.   Falling Creek Ironworks Park, 6908 Jeff Davis Highway, Chesterfield.  An exciting exploration of America’s first iron furnace, the 1619-22 ironworks on Falling Creek. Tour guides will lead you through the archaeological ruins of both the 1619 ironworks and Archibald Cary’s Colonial grist mill. Activities include guided tours, exhibits, costumed interpretation, living history, period demonstrations, Native American dancing and children’s activities.   Free.

Bowling for Books.  1pm-2:30pm.  Cochrane Rockville Branch Library.  Bowl for fun & prizes with Wii Bowling. Part of Teen Tech Week.  For ages 11-18.  Pizza & snacks provided.  Free.

Glorious March to Liberty: United States Colored Troops in the Civil War.  1pm-2pm.  Dabbs House Museum.  Did you know that African Americans made up 10% of the entire Union army during the Civil War? Come learn about who these men were and why they fought and died for their freedom. Free.

Meadow Farm Volunteer Open House.  1pm-3pm.  Meadow Farm Museum, Henrico County.  Meadow Farm is looking for adult and youth volunteers to conduct tours, work in the gift shop, demonstrate historic trades and make history come alive. Students needing community service hours are welcome. For Ages 10+.   Free.

Henricus Art Workshop: Virginia Sketchbook (ages 7 – 11).  1pm-3:30pm.  Henricus Historical Park. Start with two-dimensional sketches in your own artist’s journal and then sculpt clay pots using traditional Virginia Indian methods and designs. At the end of the class, students will have “broken in” a sketchbook and be encouraged to carry and use it regularly. Registration required by March 5 by calling 804-318-8797. Fee.

Movie Matinee ‘Cars”.  2pm.  North Avenue Library, City of Richmond.  A pedal-to-the-metal race car determined to prove his worth on the tracks discovers that life isn’t always about crossing the finish line first. Rated G; 116 minutes.  Free.

Engineering for Kids: Straw Rockets.  2pm-3:3pm.  Midlothian Library, Chesterfield County.  Design your own pneumatically-driven rocket and learn how to stabilize the rocket’s flight. For kids 7-11 years old. Registration is required and begins Feb. 15. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov or by calling 804-751-CCPL.   Free.

Sunday, March 16th

7th Annual Date with Dad Dinner and Dance.  4pm-8:30pm.  TrinityFamilyLife Center, 3601 Dill Road, Richmond, VA 23222.  Date With Dad Weekend Events by CampDiva.   Co-hosts Comedian and Actor Antoine Scott and Comedian Micah “Bam-Bamm” White.   Tickets: www.campdiva.org

Monday, March 17th

“Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!” Anniversary Reenactment.  1pm-3pm.  St John’s Church, Richmond, VA.  Each year, the St. John’sChurch Foundation honors Patrick Henry on the anniversary of his famous speech to the Second Virginia Convention, which took place on March 17, 1775. 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.

Krafty Kids.  3:30pm.  Glen Allen Library, Henrico County.   Design your own work of art out of a mystery grab bag!  For Families.  Free.

Pajama Story Times.  6:30pm-7:15pm.  Central Library, Chesterfield County.  Pajamas and a stuffed animal are options for early evening library fun.  Free.

Children’s Craft Time,  4pm.  Hull Street Library, City of Richmond.  Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Make a rainbow. For elementary school children.  Free.

Irish Tall Tales.  4:30pm.   West End Library, City of Richmond.  Listen to a story, make a craft and hunt for the Pot of Gold. For ages three-2nd grade with an adult. Space is limited. Please sign up at the Circulation Desk or call 646-1877.  Free.

Cookies & Covers.  6pm.  Twin Hickory Library, Henrico County.  Eat cookies and talk about books, love ‘em or hate ‘em! Smart and tasty!  Talk about a specific book or whatever you are reading and whatever is new and cool in the library. For Middle School (11-14 years), High School (14-18 years).  Free.

Pajama Story Times.  6:30pm-7:15pm.  Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County.   Pajamas and a stuffed animal are options for early evening library fun.  Free.

Read 2 Rover.  6:30pm.  Ettrick-Matoaca Library, Chesterfield County.  drop-in times for kids to read aloud to therapy dogs providing comfort and motivation for early or struggling readers. No registration is required. For more information call 804-768-7941.  Free.

Tuesday, March 18th

Young at Art.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs.  Fee.

Tuesdays with Jeff!   10:30am.  CMoR Chesterfield.  Everyone’s favorite music-man is back in the new year for stories, songs and lots of fun!   Free with museum admission.

Young at Art.  2pm-3pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs.  Fee.

Busy Hands.  3:30pm.  Twin Hickory, Henrico County.  Make a fuzzy baby bird!  For Preschoolers (3-5 years).  Free.

Read 2 Rover.  4:30pm.  Central Library, Chesterfield County.  drop-in times for kids to read aloud to therapy dogs providing comfort and motivation for early or struggling readers. No registration is required. For more information call 804-768-7941.  Free.

“Egg-citing” Spring Decorations!  6pm-7pm.  Ettrick-Matoaca Library, Chesterfield County.  Transform Styrofoam eggs, colored napkins, and glitter into whimsical spring decorations. Fun for the whole family! Free.

Paws to R.E.A.D.®.  6pm-7:30pm.  Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County.  Sign up for an individual 20-minute session where children read to therapy dogs in a quiet space.  For more information please call 804-768-7941.  Free.

Wednesday, March 19th

Finding Calm for Parents of Teens.  Noon-1:30pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Game On! @ your library.  3pm-5pm.  Bon Air Library, Chesterfield County.  Visit the library to play Wii games and hang out with friends! No registration is necessary – just stop by and join the fun.  Free.

Drop-in 4 Crafts -Kites.  3pm-5pm.  North Avenue Library, City of Richmond.  Spring is near … stop by the library and create a kite to catch the spring winds. For ages 5 and older.  Free.

Game On! @ your library.  3pm-5pm.  LaPrade Library, Chesterfield County.  Visit the library to play Wii games and hang out with friends! No registration is necessary – just stop by and join the fun.  Free.

Evenings in the Studio.   4:30pm-6:30pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs.  Fee.

Job Club 4 Teens.  5pm-6:30pm.  Main Library, City of Richmond.  Experts from career developing organizations will conduct workshops for those who are interested in earning extra. If you are looking for employment this is the club for you. This job club provides tips on building a successful resume, how to dress and act for an interview. Meet every other week. Call 646-7223 to register.  Free.

Parenting the Impulsive Child 5-11 yrs.  6pm-8pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Thursday, March 20th

Artsy Infants.  11am-Noon.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs.  Fee.

Game On! @ your library.  3pm-5pm.  Central Library, Chesterfield County.  Visit the library to play Wii games and hang out with friends! No registration is necessary – just stop by and join the fun.  Free.

Llama Llama Party.   3:30pm.  Glen Allen Library, Henrico County.  Celebrate Anne Dewdney’s loveable Llama Llama series. Wear your red pajamas!  For Preschool (3-5 years), Toddler (24-36 months), Family.  Free.

After School Art Club.  4:15pm-6pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Kids Programs.  Fee.

Robots and Mudpies Preschool Open House.  5:30pm-7:30pm.  Robots and Mud Pies π Preschool is the first Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education (STEM) focused preschool in the Richmond area.   They offer a half day program for children ages 2 years old through 5 years old with a morning session and an afternoon session.

Taming Tempers and Tantrums (Parents of Children 2-5 yrs.)  6pm-8pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

All Pro Dad.  6:30pm-7:30pm.  Martins in Chesterfield and Henrico.  Offered by First Things First, this program provides dads and their elementary-aged kids with a chance to bond beyond school and the home.  Register at www.FirstThingsRichmond.org or call 804-288-3431.  Space is limited and registration required.  Free dinner and drinks and program.

Friday, March 21st

Target $1 Family Night.   5pm-7:30pm.  Children’s Museum – Central.  Bring the whole family to enjoy what The Children’s Museum has to offer from 5:00-7:30pm on the third Friday of every month for just $1 per person!

Friday Family Art Nights.   5pm-7pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Family Programs.  Fee.

New! Maymont’s Family Camp-Out: Outdoor Adventure.  6:30pm-9am.  Maymont Grounds.  Has your family ever wanted to try camping, but not sure what to expect? Join Maymont staff in this program for families new to camping as well as those who are camping pros! Hike the grounds and learn about the nocturnal Virginia native animals that can be found in the wild, 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 register for every four children. Call or register online by March 19.  Fee.

Friday, March 21st – Sunday, March 23rd

Tickles and Giggles Spring Children’s Consignment Sale.  325 Business Lane in the Presidential Business Park on Hill Carter Parkway in Ashland, Virginia (down the street from the Wal-Mart).  Toys, Clothes (premiee to size 16), furniture.  Cash, Check and Credit accepted.

Saturday, March 22nd

MOPS Consignment Sale.  9am-2pm.  Woodlake United Methodist Church, 15640 Hampton Park Drive, Chesterfield, VA 23832 (First Right inside Hampton Park Subdivision) .  Doors will close at noon to reopen at 1pm for the 50% sale (cash and credit cards accepted, no checks).  They will have all seasons and all sizes of children’s clothing, toys, equipment etc.  In addition, they accept maternity, women and men clothing, household items, just about anything.   Cash Preferred | Credit Cards Accepted | NO Checks Please.

SAT Practice Test.  9am.  Tuckahoe Library, Henrico County.  Staff from Princeton Review will conduct a 4-hour SAT practice test for high school students. Registration is required and begins on 2/1/2014. Limited to 50 teens. A follow-up results session with a Q & A.  For High Schoolers (14-18 years) .  Call 290.9130 for more details.

Boot Camp for New Dads.  9am-Noon.  Chippenham Hospital.  Serving more than 1,000 fathers in the Richmond metro area, this 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, scholarships are available.

Family Time: Fun with Dominoes.  10am.  Dumbarton Library, Henrico County.   Have fun with all kinds of dominoes: giant tiles, colored dots, bugs and sea creatures. Bring the whole family – and your friends.  All ages are invited with an adult.   Free.

Chesterfield Comic-Con.  10am-3pm.  Meadowdale Library, Chesterfield County.  Calling all comic book fans! Come dressed as your favorite comic book or graphic novel character- we’ll have prizes for the best individual and group costumes! Play games, watch anime and chat with local comic book authors and comic book dealers. Get your picture taken with Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion. Free.

Opechancanough’s 1622 Offensive at Henricus.  10am-5pm. Experience first-person, historical interpretation of English readiness at Henricus on the eve of the coordinated military offensive of Powhatan leader, Opechancanough.  Fee.

Engineering for Kids: Straw Rockets.  10:15am-11:45am.  Chester Library, Chesterfield County.  Design your own pneumatically-driven rocket and learn how to stabilize the rocket’s flight. For kids 7-11 years old. Registration is required and begins Feb. 15. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov or by calling 804-751-CCPL.   Free.

Paws to R.E.A.D.®.  10:30am-Noon.  Midlothian Library, Chesterfield County.  Sign up for an individual 20-minute session where children read to therapy dogs in a quiet space.  For more information please call 804-768-7941.  Free.

Teen Studio – The Art of the Still Life.  10:30am-2:30pm.  Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County.  Free.

Richmond CenterStage and Genworth present Genworth Lights Up! Youth Open House.  Noon-5pm.  Richmond CenterStage.  The event will feature more than 40 FREE workshops, lecture-demonstration and performances for children and youth from toddler to 18 years old!  Limited online pre-registration runs on Monday, March 17th through Thursday, March 20. Onsite registration begins at 10:30 a.m. on event day (March 22nd)!

Saturdays in the Studio: Botanical Illustration.  1pm-4pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Kids and Teen Programs.  Fee.

Behind the Scenes.  1pm.  Maymont, Robins Nature and Visitor Center.  Fee.

Tween Craft Club.  2pm.  North Park Library, Henrico County.   Tweens ages 10-14, this is a craft club just for you. Join us as we make duct tape crafts. All materials are provided.  For Tween (10-12 years), Middle School (11-14 years).  Free.

Engineering for Kids: Straw Rockets.  2pm-3:30pm.  Enon Library, Chesterfield County.  Design your own pneumatically-driven rocket and learn how to stabilize the rocket’s flight. For kids 7-11 years old. Registration is required and begins Feb. 15. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov or by calling 804-751-CCPL.   Free.

Saturday, March 22nd & Sunday, March 23rd

Love of Jesus Thriftique Seasonal Children’s Sale.  Lauderdale Square Shopping Center, 3091 Lauderdale Drive, Henrico, VA 23233.  Boutique and upscale infant and children’s apparel and accessories, including infant and toddler equipment, books, DVDs, and more! Accepting most major credit cards (no American Express) and cash–no minimum purchase.

Monday, March 24th

Read 2 Rover.  6pm-7pm.  Chester Library, Chesterfield County.  drop-in times for kids to read aloud to therapy dogs providing comfort and motivation for early or struggling readers. No registration is required. For more information call 804-768-7941.  Free.

Paws to R.E.A.D.®.  6pm-7pm.  Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County.  Sign up for an individual 20-minute session where children read to therapy dogs in a quiet space.  For more information please call 804-768-7941.  Free.

Words that Work with Preschoolers 2-4 yrs.  6:30pm-8:30pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Pajama Story Times.  6:30pm-7:15pm.  Central Library, Chesterfield County.  Pajamas and a stuffed animal are options for early evening library fun.  Free.

Pajama Story Times.  6:30pm-7:15pm.  Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County.  Pajamas and a stuffed animal are options for early evening library fun.

Tuesday, March 25th

Young at Art.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs.  Fee.

Young at Art.  2pm-3pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Programs.  Fee.

Game On! @ your library.  3pm-5pm.  Meadowdale Library, Chesterfield County.  Visit the library to play Wii games and hang out with friends! No registration is necessary – just stop by and join the fun.  Free.

Read 2 Rover.  4:30pm -5:30pm.  Central Library, Chesterfield County.  drop-in times for kids to read aloud to therapy dogs providing comfort and motivation for early or struggling readers. No registration is required. For more information call 804-768-7941.  Free.

Parenting the Defiant Child 2-6 yrs.  6pm-8pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Wednesday, March 26th

All You Need to Know to Raise a Responsible Driver.  Noon-1:30pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Busy Hands.  3:30pm.  Twin Hickory Library, Henrico County.  Make a fuzzy baby bird! For Preschoolers (3-5 years).  Free.

Evenings in the Studio.  4:30-6:30pm.  2pm-3pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Teen Programs.  Fee.

Read 2 Rover.  6:30pm-7:30pm.  Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County.  drop-in times for kids to read aloud to therapy dogs providing comfort and motivation for early or struggling readers. No registration is required. For more information call 804-768-7941.  Free.

Thursday, March 27th

Family Storytime.  10:30am.  Ginter Park Library, City of Richmond.   Interactive story time for ages 18 months to age 5 with an adult. Stories, rhymes, songs and more!  Free.

Busy Hands.  11:15am.  Tuckahoe Library, Henrico County.  Create a garden fairy house!  For Preschoolers (3-5 years), with an adult. Free.

Matinee Movie ‘n Munch.  2pm.  Ginter Park Library, City of Richmond.  Brings some friends, grab some snacks and settle in for a movie. Popcorn will be served. We will be showing “Mary Poppins” rated G. For all ages.  Free.

Busy Hands.  3:30pm.  Tuckahoe Library, Henrico County.   Create a garden fairy house!  !  For Preschoolers (3-5 years), with an adult. Free.

Foundations in Art.  4:15pm-6pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Kids Programs.  Fee.

After School Art Club.  4:15pm-6pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Kids Programs.  Fee.

When Children Don’t “Listen” and What to Do About It (Parents of Children 5-11 yrs.)  6pm-8pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Family Time: Movie.  6:30pm.  North Park Library, Henrico County.  Explore a British walled garden brimming with mysteries with Mary, Dickon, and Colin. Based on the classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett.  Free.

Movie Night @ the Library.  6:30pm-8:30pm.  West Point Branch Library.  See a great movie on the big screen and have a fun night out.  For ages 13 & up. Refreshments provided.  Free.

Friday, March 28th

Marvel Comics Movies.  2pm.  Glen Allen Library, Henrico County.   Going to see Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier this April?  Watch the first movie in this superhero series on the half-day Friday. For High School (14-18 years), Middle School (11-14 years), Tween (10-12 years).  Free.

Friday, March 28th to Saturday, March 29th

CampIn.  7pm-9am.  Science Museum of Virginia.  Special hands-on activities, see a giant screen film in The Dome and explore three floors of interactive exhibits! Recommended for grades 3-6. For every four children, one adult chaperone is required. $45 per child, with $5 discount per member child. $20 per adult. Pre-registration is required. To make your reservation, call 804.864.1400.

Saturday, March 29th

Boot Camp for New Dads.  9am-Noon.  Richmond Community Hospital.  Serving more than 1,000 fathers in the Richmond metro area, this 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, scholarships are available.

Engineering for Kids: Straw Rockets.  10:15am-11:45am.  Ettrick-Matoaca Library, Chesterfield County.  Design your own pneumatically-driven rocket and learn how to stabilize the rocket’s flight. For kids 7-11 years old. Registration is required and begins Feb. 15. Register online at library.chesterfield.gov or by calling 804-751-CCPL.  Free.

Box-It-Up! Your Box Story.  10:30am-11:30am.  Central Library, Chesterfield County.  Free.

Children’s Art Studio: Sunrise over Our Community.  10:30am-11:30am.  Meadowdale Library, Chesterfield County.  Free.

Paws To R.E.A.D.  10:30am-12:30pm.  GinterPark Library, City of Richmond.  Parents this is a wonderful program that allows children to read aloud, increase their self-esteem, and learn about the human-animal connection. Call and schedule a time to read to Harvey or to one of his canine buddies @ 646-1236.  Free.

Awesome Alpacas!  11am-12:30pm.  Ashland Branch Library, Hanover County.  Meet an Alpaca from Ashland Alpacas up close at the library.  For all ages.  Free.

LEGO Racers.  2pm-4pm.  Atlee Branch Library, Hanover County.  Build cars made of LEGO bricks, display them in the library, and share new ideas with your friends.  For ages 11 & up.  Refreshments provided.  Free.

Paws to R.E.A.D.   2:30pm.  Dumbarton Library, Henrico County.  Read a story aloud with a cute and loveable trained therapy dog. Improve your reading confidence and make a new friend! Limited to children 6 years old and older. Register online with the library.  For Early Elementary (5-9 years), with an adult.  Free.

Children’s Art Studio: Sunrise over Our Community.  2:30pm-3:30pm.  Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County.  Free.

Monday, March 31st

Pajama Story Times.  6:30pm-7:15pm.  Central Library, Chesterfield County.  Pajamas and a stuffed animal are options for early evening library fun.  Free.

Pajama Story Times.  6:30pm-7:15pm.  Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield County.  Pajamas and a stuffed animal are options for early evening library fun.  Free.