Discover the Ultimate Outdoor Adventure at TimberNook Summer Camps in Richmond

Richmond families, get ready to give your children a summer filled with boundless outdoor fun, creativity, and adventure at TimberNook summer camps offered by Pace Academy! Nestled on 15 beautiful acres of forest in Chesterfield, just off Powhite Parkway, TimberNook offers an unforgettable summer adventure for children aged 4-12. With a promise of being 100% […]

Virginia Repertory Theatre Presents Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience

Kids and their families should be ready to ROCK, especially those ages 5-10, when they come see Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience from April 12 – May 5 in the Jessie Bogese Theatre. The 60-minute musical begins with a roar, a scream, and a howl, as the live band of naked mole […]

New Lemur Loop Expansion Opens at the Metro Richmond Zoo

The lemurs are back!! The Metro Richmond Zoo is pleased to announce the opening of their new Lemur Loop expansion featuring three species of lemurs! This new section of the park includes 38 animals in 7 new habitats along 1,000 feet of unexplored path with 3 additional exhibits coming in the future. The lemur species […]

Virginia Repertory Theatre Hosts Spring into the Arts Festival on April 6th

Virginia Repertory Theatre will host Spring into the Arts Festival at the Virginia Rep Center from 9 am to 4 pm on Saturday, April 6th. Join us at 4204 Hermitage Rd. (the former Scottish Rite Temple) to celebrate spring and the first round of renovations to the new space. Admission is free. The festival will […]

Kindergarten Readiness & Child Development Screenings with the Children’s Museum of Richmond This April

Tuesday April 16th Child Developmental Screenings. 1:00pm- 5:00pm. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown. Virginia Commonwealth University Occupational Therapy students and faculty will be at the Children’s Museum of Richmond to provide free developmental screenings and information about Kindergarten Readiness. While this is a free event for the community in our Lobby, museum admission is […]

8 Exciting Easter Events in the Richmond Area!

Looking for some Easter Fun for your little ones?  Check out these classic events and some new opportunities to celebrate the season in 2024. Easter Egg Hunts The Red Barn Farm Egg Hunt & Pictures with the Easter Bunny March 23, 24, and 30. 10 am – 3 pm each day at The Red Barn […]

Riverfront Canal Cruises Season Kicks Off April 5

Riverfront Canal Cruises launches its 24th season of historic tours and private charters on Friday, April 5, 2024. The 40-minute, historically narrated tours of the James River and Kanawha Canal operate from April to November with varying hours. The boat tours travel along downtown Richmond’s historic Canal Walk and review centuries of Richmond’s history, from […]

The Richmond Symphony’s Family Friendly Events

Enjoy a family friendly performance with the amazing music of the Richmond Symphony. Peter & The Wolf – March 2nd A family concert with the classic score. Prokofiev’s tale told by Really Inventive Stuff’s Michael Boudewyns. This event is at the Carpenter Theatre at the Dominion Energy Center. Seating is limited and tickets are $25 […]

Free Entrance Days for National Parks

Experience our National Parks! On five days in 2024, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. National parks are America’s Best Idea, and there are more than 400 parks available to everyone, every day. The fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place […]

Fun Programs To Try With Your Toddler This Winter

Toddler Time at Maymont Mondays from 10-11am. Introduce your little explorer(s) to the joys and wonders of winter at Maymont. Classes are designed for 18 months-2 years & 3-4 years in age. Each session provides fun, engaging and active learning through story time, a craft and a guided exploration in a group setting. Maymont also […]