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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 24th

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.

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.

Henrico Concert Band in the Park. 7pm-8pm.  Dorey Park.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend a casual evening in the park by the lake listening to favorite band music. No rain date. All ages. Free.

Tuesday, June 25th

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

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.

Happy in Two Homes (Parents of Children of All Ages).  6pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  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.  Hat giveaway.  Fee.

Wednesday, June 26th

Muggivan School of Irish Dance performance.  11am.  Ha’Penny Stage, Dogwood Dell Park, City of Richmond.  A special children’s series performance on the Ha’Penny Stage at the 57th Festival of the Arts at Dogwood Dell.  Free.

Flying Squirrels Baseball Game.  12:05pm.  The Diamond.  Don’t forget kids can use their Report Card ‘A’s’ to get a free ticket. Fee.

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.

Thursday, June 27th

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

How to Get Back In When Teens Shut You Out (Parents of Children 12-16 yrs).  6pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Henrico Community Band in the Park. 7pm-8pm.  Deep Run Park.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend a casual evening in the park at the Nature Pavilion listening to favorite band music.  No rain date. All ages. Free.

Friday, June 28th

Music Man Opens! Now Thru August 4th.  The Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre (formerly the Empire).  One of the world’s favorite musical comedies!   This award-winning, critically acclaimed Broadway classic is an all-American institution, with its quirky characters, charming situations, and one-of-a-kind, nostalgic score of rousing marches, barbershop quartets, and sentimental ballads which have become popular standards.  When fast talking Harold Hill comes marching into town, you know there’s going to be trouble right here in River City. His goal is to con the good townspeople out of their money, but Marian the Librarian has other plans.  Visit the website for show times and ticket prices.

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.

Megan Hicks – Storyteller & Origami Artist.  11am.  Ha’Penny Stage, Dogwood Dell Park, City of Richmond.  A special children’s series performance on the Ha’Penny Stage at the 57th Festival of the Arts at Dogwood Dell.  Free.

American Girls Book Club. 7pm.  Barnes & Noble Store in Short Pump, 11640 W. Broad Street.  For information call 360-0103.

Saturday, June 29th

CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.  9am-2pm.  Simply FIT.  Gain the skills and confidence to act in an emergency and make a difference in someone’s life! For ages 13 and up! To register or for more information, call us at (804) 262-7777 or visit us at www.livesimplyfit.com.  Fee.

Henricus Dauber Dash.  Henricus Historical Park/Dutch Gap, 251 Henricus Park Rd.  The 5-mile course starts in the Citie and goes around the trail loop at Dutch Gap, but this isn’t your typical trail run. Think much, much messier. We guarantee you will get wet and dirty as you climb, crawl and weave through multiple obstacles along the way. And just when you think you can’t get any dirtier, you’ll come face-to-face with the final mud pit at the finish overlooking the scenic James River. The Henricus Dauber Dash, the best of nature, history and fun…all rolled in mud. Children can participate.  This is not a race for walkers! Fee.

Arts and Culture Xpo.  10am-5pm.  Greater Richmond Convention Center.  Enjoy free performances, learn about Richmond’s arts and culture, and receive a surprise amount of “Xpo Bucks” to use at any of the participating attractions.  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.

Dedicated Dads Storytime.  11:30am.  Twin Hickory Library.  Join Mr. Chris for storytime fun and tips on being a Dedicated Dad. Presented in conjunction with First Things First fatherhood program. For dad’s and 3 to 5’s. Treat bags for all families.  Free.

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.

Sunday, June 30th

“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.