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ALL WEEK

Robots + Us & Boost!  Exhibits.  Science Museum of Virginia.  Free with admission.

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

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 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, 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.

Monday, August 26th

Art Camp Finale.  9am–12pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Kids Program.  Fee.

Painting: Preparation & Application.  9am–12pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Teen Program.  Fee.

Becoming an Illustrator.  1pm-4pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Kids Program.  Fee.

Drawing: In the Galleries.  1pm-4pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Teen Program.  Fee.

Brickworkz LEGO Art 2.  1pm-4pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Kids Program.  Fee.

Garden Art Studio.  1pm-3pm.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  Drop-in the Garden Art Studio beside the hidden tunnel and unfold your creative energy. Use provided materials to collaborate, explore and reflect on your own Garden experience.  Free with garden admission.

Henrico Concert Band in the Park.  7-8pm. Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico, VA23231.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend a casual evening in the park by the lake listening to your favorite band music! In case of inclement weather, the concerts may be cancelled. There will be no rain dates.  For all ages.  Free.

Tuesday, August 27th

Land, Sea, and Sky.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Program.  Fee.

Garden Explorations for Families- Plant Products. 10:15am. 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.

Wednesday, August 28th

Drop in and Dig!  9am.  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, August 29th

Land, Sea, and Sky.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Preschool Program.  Fee.

Children’s Storytime. 10:30am.  Barnes & Noble Store, 11640 W. Broad St., Richmond. 360-0103.  Every Thursday.

Lions in the Library.  12:30pm.  Maymont Mansion.  Fee.

Meet the Critters.  12:30-3:30pm.  Meadow Farm.  Get to know the various farm animals as outdoor tours focus on a different animal each week. Enjoy a hands-on activity related to that animal when you visit. For all ages.  Free.

Maymont will close at 4pm today

Flowers After Five in the Children’s Garden.  5pm.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  Free with museum admission.

Henrico Community Band in the Park.  7-8pm.  Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VA23233.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend a casual evening in the park at the Nature Pavilion listening to your favorite band music! In case of inclement weather, the concerts may be cancelled. There will be no rain dates. For all ages.  Free.

Friday, August 30th

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.

Flying Squirrels Baseball Game.  7:05pm.  The Diamond.  Don’t forget kids can use their Report Card ‘A’s’ to get a free ticket.   Fee.

Saturday, August 31st

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.

Flying Squirrels Baseball Game.  6:05pm.  The Diamond.  Don’t forget kids can use their Report Card ‘A’s’ to get a free ticket.   Fireworks.  Fee.

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

August 30th – September 22nd 2013

Ring Around The Rosy 2013 Fall/Winter Sale.  Oxbridge Shopping Center, 9939 Hull St. Rd. and Courthouse Road (Next to Martin’s).   Shop for Fall/Winter Clothing, Toys, Books, DVD’s, Home Decor, Halloween costumes, coats, Women’s Clothing & Accessories, shoes, Infant Equipment & Supplies, Furniture and Much More.  Now Accepting ALL Major Credit Cards (on purchases $50 and over).

Sunday, September 1st

Behind the Scenes.  1pm.  Maymont Nature Center.  Fee.

Reenactment of the Second Virginia Convention.  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!” These events are free and open to the public. Doors open at 1pm for seating on a first-come, first-served basis, Music program begins at 1:30pm, and the reenactment begins at 2pm.  Please call 804-648-5015 for more information.  Free to the public, with a suggested $5 per person donation.