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ALL WEEK

FREE and $1 Movies All Summer Long.  Tuesdays & Wednesdays at Regal Cinemas and Movieland at Boulevard Square.

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.

Today  – August 17th

Clean Closet Fall Children’s Sale.  Short Pump Mall next to Regal Cinema, 11634 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23833 (in the old Ritz Camera space). Friday, August 2nd  5pm-9pm  •  Public Shopping Saturday, August 3rd  9am-9pm  •  Public Shopping Sunday, August 4th  9am-5pm  •  Public Shopping Friday, August 9th  5pm-9pm  •  Public Shopping Saturday,  August 10th  9am-9pm  •  Public Shopping Sunday, August 11th  9am-5pm  •  Public Shopping Friday, August 16th  5pm-9pm  •  Public Shopping Saturday, August 17th  9am-9pm  •  Public Shopping 50% Off Sale (discount on designated items)

Monday, August 5th

Fashion Design & Illustration II.  9am–12pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Teen Program.  Fee.

Pottery: Hand Building II.  9am–12pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Teen Program.  Fee.

Drawing in the Galleries.  1pm-4pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Kids  Program.  Fee.

Art Survey: Creativity Development.  1pm-4pm.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Teen 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.

Tuesday, August 6th

FREE and $1 Movies All Summer Long.  Regal Cinemas and Movieland at Boulevard Square.

Club Mom, powered by National Geographic Kids.  9am-11am.  Chesterfield Towne Center.  A great opportunity for your child to learn in a fun, interactive setting. Great entertainment, fun giveaways for the adults, and free breakfast for children 12 years or younger. (Breakfast tickets are given out until 10:30 a.m. and are valid until 10:45 a.m. on Club Mom event days.).  One time dollar donation that goes to Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) is required.  This month – Chris Campbell (www.chriscampbellmusic.org)

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.

Club Mom Storytime With Lana Krumwiede.  11am-Noon.   Barnes and Noble Chesterfield Towne Center.   Local author Lana Krumwiede reads her favorite stories after the monthly Club Mom event at Chesterfield Towne Center Mall.   Chester the Reading Retriever will stop by for a visit!  All events are FREE and open to the general public.  For more information, please contact the store.

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

Challenging Behaviors; Positive Solutions (Parents/Caregivers of Children 2-5 yrs).  6.30pm.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Wednesday, August 7th

FREE and $1 Movies All Summer Long.  Regal Cinemas and Movieland at Boulevard Square.

A.C. Moore.  1pm-3pm.  Make a Free Tapefetti Pencil Box at local stores while supplies last.

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 8th

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.

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.

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

Friday, August 9th

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.

Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure.  3 Shows.  Richmond Coliseum.  Visit the website for show times and fees.

Friday, August 9th – Saturday, August 10th

11th Annual Girls Are Talking Conference.  Friday, August 9, 2013, 6pm-10pm, and Saturday, August 10, 2013, 9am-5pm, in the Workforce Development Building of J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, 1651 East Parham Road, in Richmond, Virginia.  Girls ages 11-18 will be ‘talking’ as they gather together for the  sponsored by FRIENDS Association for Children, CampDiva, and Girls For A Change.  The conference will take place This year’s theme is “Dare To Dream,” as the keynote speaker will be 21-year-old Jasmine Lawrence.  There will be workshops and guided discussions focused on girl empowerment and life skills in the morning, tackling topics that include financial literacy, relationships, health and wellness, sexual health, and more.   Registration is $25 per girl, and pre-registration is available online at www.campdiva.org/girlsaretalking. Those interested in facilitating a workshop and volunteering, or sponsoring a girl, can register or express their interest online, or call Kamala Benjamin at 804-644-2357.

Friday, August 9th – Sunday. August 11th

Luther Under Lights – Godspell.  Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center.  The Gospel According to St. Matthew. Conceived and originally directed by John Michael Tebelak, the parables of Jesus Christ come humanly and hearteningly to life. Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, Godspell is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the life of Jesus, with a message of kindness, tolerance, and love.  Visit the website for show times and ticket prices.  All seat reserved.

Saturday, August 10th

Dusty.  10am.  Local Lowes Stores.   Your child will love building Dusty from Disney’s Planes-In Theaters in 3D August 9th.  Registration required.  Free.

Super Hero and Princess Day.  10am-4pm.  CMoR Central.  Enjoy special story times and activities with Rapunzel & Flynn Ryder, Ariel & Prince Eric, Spiderman and Alice and the Mad Hatter! Performers provided by Charming Characters Entertainment.  Free with museum admission.

Summer Splash Down.  10am-1pm.  The Armour House & Gardens, Henrico County.  Caution: You will get wet! The grounds are transformed into a backyard water park. Sprinklers, slides, and snow cones will help you beat the heat and celebrate the end of summer. 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.

Richmond Dragon Boat Festival.  Boat races at 2pm.  Rocketts Landing, 5000 Old Osborne Turnpike, Richmond, VA.  Led by the rhythmic beat of a drum, teams of 20 synchronized paddlers, one drummer and one steersperson race 500 meters up the river in 40-foot canoes rigged with decorative Chinese dragon heads and tails.  Fee to participate, Free to watch.

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.

Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate & Princess Adventure.  2 Shows. John Paul Jones Arena.   Visit the website for show times and fees.

Matoaca Fun Day.  All day.  A wonderful community event for all.  There is no charge to get in; however, there will be random vendors, yard sales, food and games for sale.  Vendor and yard sale spaces are available for $20.00 each.  Contact 804-720-0065 or visit the page above for more details.

Jammin’ on the James: Free Summer Concert Series.  6pm-8pm.  Wilton House Museum, 215 S. Wilton Rd., Richmond, VA 23226.  Listen to Stonebrook on the grounds of this historic home. Bring a picnic dinner and your favorite lawn chair for family-friendly music on the scenic terrace overlooking the James River. Enjoy complimentary walk-through tours of Wilton as well as face-painting, games, and crafts for kids.  All concerts are rain or shine. Donations appreciated.  Free admission.

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

Sunday, August 11th

Carytown Watermelon Festival.  10am-6pm.  Carytown.  A Festival with 60 musicians, over 100 exhibitors, one of the largest kids areas of any festival on the east coast. Expanded this year with more than ever before –  Bouncies, games, mazes and more…Make sure you check out the Richmond Area Toyota Dealers Kids Zone.   Free.

Super Hero and Princess Day.  10am-4pm.  CMoR Chesterfield.  Enjoy special story times and activities with Rapunzel & Flynn Ryder, Ariel & Prince Eric, Spiderman and Alice and the Mad Hatter! Performers provided by Charming Characters Entertainment.  Free with museum admission.

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.

Dusty.  2pm.  Local Lowes Stores.   Your child will love building Dusty from Disney’s Planes-In Theaters in 3D August 9th.  Registration required.  Free.