June 17th – 23rd

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Robots + Us.  Science Museum of Virginia.  Explore differences between humans and robots by examining how lifelike machines imitate moving, sensing, thinking and being. Investigate robotics, computer science and biomedical engineering through enjoyable interactive exhibits and videos. Included with exhibit admission. Free for members.

Butterflies LIVE!  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  Visitors have the opportunity to get up close and personal with these amazing creatures – watch them fly, feed and flutter all around you.  Free with Garden Admission.

Water Play Opens at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  During warm spring, summer, and fall days, the Children’s Garden is the coolest place to be! Bring or wear your bathing suit and water shoes to enjoy the gentle water sprays. Swimming diapers are required for those not potty-trained.  Water Play is operational when the air temperature is 70 degrees or higher. Saturdays and Sundays, April 20th through Oct. 6th (weather permitting), 9 – 4:45 p.m. Weekday schedule, April 22nd through June 14th (weather permitting), 1 – 4:45 p.m. Weekday schedule, June 17th-Sept. 13th (weather permitting), 9-4:45 p.m. Weekday schedule, Sept. 16th- Sept. 29th (weather permitting), 1-4:45 p.m. Families after Five, June 6 through August 29th (weather permitting), 5 – 8:30 p.m.

The Science Museum of Virginia has two new IMAX films  To The Arctic  & Flight of the Butterflies.

Monday, June 17th

Exploring My Artistic Self.  9am-Noon.  Virginia Museum of Arts – Kids Programs.  Fee.

Animal Adventures.  10am-Noon.  Virginia Museum of Arts – Preschool Programs.  Fee.

Garden Art Studio.  1pm-3pm.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  Get in the creative zone! Work alongside the staff in the colorful Garden Art Studio located beside the Hidden Tunnel. Drop-in and unfold your creative energy. Use provided materials to collaborate, explore and reflect on your own Garden experience.  Free with Garden admission.

Mosaics in the Making.  1pm-4pm.  Virginia Museum of Arts – Kids Programs.  Fee.

Summer Kick off with the Diggity Dudes.  3:30pm.  Fairfield Library.  Free.

Summer Kick off with the Diggity Dudes.  6:30pm.  Dumbarton Library.  Free.

Tuesday, June 18th

Parts of Arts.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Arts – Preschool Programs.  Fee.

World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at Water Country USA. 11am. Participants must be at the event sight before 11am to register. Be a part of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson and set the biggest Guinness World Record yet all while helping send the vital message Swimming Lessons Save Lives to millions of kids and adults around the globe!

Garden Explorations for Families- Weather. 3:30pm. Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Children (all ages) with accompanying adult. Enjoy story time and a fun-filled adventure while exploring different areas of the Garden. Observe your surroundings using a variety of hands-on activities and take-home treasures. Themes change each month and new stories, activities and garden areas are introduced each week. Garden Explorations for Families is an excellent opportunity for homeschoolers! Fee.

Summer Kick off with the Diggity Dudes.  3:30pm.  Tuckahoe Library.  Free.

Summer Kick off with the Diggity Dudes.  6:30pm.  Twin Hickory Library.  Free.

Flying Squirrels Baseball Game.  6:35pm.  The Diamond.  Don’t forget kids can use their Report Card ‘A’s’ to get a free ticket. Fee.

Wednesday, June 19th

Drop-in and Dig  1pm-3pm.  Lewis Ginter Botanical   Garden.  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. These family-oriented gardening experiences can easily be enjoyed at home. So join us to learn how much fun gardening with children can be!   Free with Garden Admission.

Family Day. 1pm.WiltonHouseMuseum.  School’s out for the summer, but there is still a place the young student in your home can learn and have a good time.  Bring the family by for a tour of the historic house, geared for elementary and middle school aged children, followed by colonial games and activities.  The best part is that this opportunity is offered at a reduced rate.  Reserve your spot today.  Advanced reservations are required.  Fee.

Flying Squirrels Baseball Game.  6:35pm.  The Diamond.  Don’t forget kids can use their Report Card ‘A’s’ to get a free ticket. Fee.

June 19th – 23rd

Les Mis School Edition.  The Oates Theatre  at Collegiate School.  Presented by CTY Richmond.  Visit the website for show times and fees.

Thursday, June 20th

Parts of Arts.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Arts – Preschool Programs.  Fee.

On Stage at Maymont: Johnny Hott’s Piedmont Souprize.  6pm.  Maymont Mansion Lawn.  Free.

Flying Squirrels Baseball Game.  6:35pm.  The Diamond.  Don’t forget kids can use their Report Card ‘A’s’ to get a free ticket. Fireworks after the game.  Fee.

Friday, June 21st

Good Green Fun.  11am.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  Families with children of all ages are invited to spend some time in the Children’s Garden listening to story books, gardening, participating in walkabouts and having good green fun.  Free with garden admission.

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!

LiveSky: Is There Anybody Out There?  6pm.  Science Museum of Virginia.  After running out of options here scientists are looking into the cosmos for signs of intelligent life!  At 9 pm, weather permitting, members of the Richmond Astronomical Society share their telescopes so you can gaze up into the vastness of space! $5, free for members.

Who’s Awake? A Family Night Hike.  7:30pm.  Maymont Nature Center.  Fee.

Saturday, June 22nd

American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training.  9am-4pm.  Simply FIT.  This interactive course prepares you to become a great babysitter – and shows parents you take this responsibility seriously. Learn how to respond to emergencies, make decisions under pressure, communicate effectively with parents, recognize safety and hygiene issues, feed, diaper, and care for infants, start your own babysitting business, and much more! Perfect for ages 11 to 15! To register or for more information, call us at (804) 262-7777 or visit us at www.simplyfitkids.com. Fee.

Spring N2 Summer.  9:30am to 5pm.  ScienceMuseum of Virginia.  Celebrate the opening of Boost! – a new permanent exhibition at the Science Museum of Virginia – and enjoy special outdoor activities all day long as you Spring N2 Summer! Check out exciting live science demonstrations and grab a cone of everyone’s favorite summer treat – ice cream! With everything from robots to live performances, Spring N2 Summer has something for everyone in the family. Included with general admission, free for members.

Monsters University Chest.  10am.  Local Lowes Stores.  Your child will love building this chest inspired by Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University. Registration required.  Free.

Good Green Fun.  11am.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  Families with children of all ages are invited to spend some time in the Children’s Garden listening to story books, gardening, participating in walkabouts and having good green fun.  Free with garden admission.

From Foundry to Fire.  2pm.  American Civil War Center.  Come learn about the importance of the cannon manufacturing capabilities of Tredegar Ironworks, as well as, the role field artillery played in the Civil War. A costumed artillery crew will explain the process of making and testing the cannon and then demonstrate its use on the battlefield!  Fee.

ShamROCK ‘N’ ROLL.  7pm.  Cosby HS Auditorium.  Enjoy an evening of Irish dancing by the Heart of Ireland students as they share the achievements of the year at their 1st annual recital. Tickets $10 – adults/$8 – children 4-11 and seniors.  Available in advance or at the door.  General seating.  For more information, contact Heart of Ireland School of Dance at 464-8190 or info@heartofirelandschool.com.

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

Sunday, June 23rd

Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” Reenactment Series.  Historic St. John’s Church.   The Patrick Henry Committee invites you to bring your friends and family to a reenactment of the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775. In the presence of Washington, Jefferson, and other notable Virginians, Patrick Henry delivered his passionate call for liberty, uttering the immortal words, “Give me liberty or give me death!”   1:00 p.m. Doors open, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.  1:30 p.m. Music program.  2:00 p.m. Reenactment begins. Please call 804-648-5015 for more information.  This event is free and open to the public, but a $5 donation is suggested.

Monsters University Chest.  2pm.  Local Lowes Stores.  Your child will love building this chest inspired by Disney•Pixar’s Monsters University. Registration required.  Free.