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Today – September 1st

Summer Sounds.  Stony Point Fashion Park.  Enjoy live music while you stroll, shop and dine to all your favorite tunes performed by local musicians every Friday, Saturday and Sunday!  Weather permitting.

Today – Sunday, September 7th

How to Make a Monster.     Science Museum of Virginia.  Uncover the world of monsters and creatures from the movies! Find out how they’re brought to life – from an idea to the final project – and take a look at the behind-the scenes art and technology of animatronics. Included with exhibit admission; free for members.

Today – September 30th

Water Play.  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. Don’t forget a towel and remember that swimming diapers are required for those not potty-trained. Water Play is operational when the air temperature is 70 degrees or higher.  April 21 – Sept 30. (weather permitting).  Free with garden admission.

Today – October 12th

Butterflies Live!  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  Butterflies LIVE! is an indoor exhibit in the Conservatory geared for all ages. Get up close and personal as hundreds of tropical butterflies feed, flutter and take flight all around you. Explore their origins, preferred habitats and lifecycles. Free with garden admission.

Today – Saturday, August 30, 2014

Chesterfield County Fair. 10300 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832.  Visit the website for fair entertainment, hours and fees.

Monday. August 25th

Garden Art Studio.  1pm-3pm.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  Work alongside staff artist, Katelyn Coyle, 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.

Tuesday, August 26th

Young @ Art: Land, Sea, and Sky.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Art Education Center.  Ages 2 ½ – 5.  Capture the warmth of the season through reflective seascapes, movement-filled landscapes, and summer nightscapes.  Fee.

Wednesday, August 27th

Drop in and Dig!  9am.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  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. Free with Garden admission.

Young @ Art: Land, Sea, and Sky.  10am-11am.  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Art Education Center.  Ages 2 ½ – 5.  Capture the warmth of the season through reflective seascapes, movement-filled landscapes, and summer nightscapes.  Fee.

Back Talk: Dealing with a Disrespectful Child.  Noon.  Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.  Fee.

Thursday, August 28th

Families After 5.  5pm-9pm.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.  Enjoy Flowers After 5 with the family and special events for kids in the Children’s Garden.  Listen to story books, garden, participate in walkabouts and have good, green fun. Featured activities will rotate based on the Children’s Garden monthly seasonal themes.  WaterPlay will remain open until 8pm.  Fee, free for members.

Friday, August 29th

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. Featured activities will rotate based on the Children’s Garden monthly seasonal themes.  Free with Garden admission.

Author Day.  1pm-4pm.  CMoR Central.  Join local authors for book signings, special activities/crafts, and of course some very special story times!  This event is free with museum admission.

BBGB Tales for Kids and CMoR Present: Eric Litwin. 5pm-7pm.  CMoR Central.  Food trucks, special activities/crafts, and a show by Eric Litwin at 7pm followed by a book signing! Museum admission required for exhibits.  Free.

Flying Squirrels Game.  7:05pm.  The Diamond.  Fee.

Saturday, August 30th

Flying Squirrels Game.  6:05pm.  The Diamond.  Fee.

Sunday, August 31st

Reenactment of the Second Virginia Convention and Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!”.  1pm-3pm.  St. John’s Church.   1:15 pm — Doors open.  Seating is on a first-come, first served basis.  1:30 pm — Music program.  1:45 pm — Reenactment begins.  This event is also 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.

Flying Squirrels Game.  1:35pm.  The Diamond.  Fee.