Helping Kids Make New Year’s Resolutions

Do you like to make New Year’s resolutions? Maybe your kids would like it too! Many people enjoy making lists and committing to positive changes as the new year approaches. It’s a good time to help children learn about setting goals, creating plans, and making a commitment towards important accomplishments. The best way to teach […]

Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe

Here’s a new take on a Sugar Cookie recipe that’s quick, easy, and delicious! The confectioner’s sugar and cream of tartar make cookies lighter. Let the kids cut out shapes, sprinkle colored sugar, and package baked cookies for gifts. This is a fun activity for after school or while enjoying a fun Christmas movie or […]

Royal White Icing for Perfect Holiday Cookies

Looking for an easy recipe for Royal Icing to decorate your holiday gingerbread house? Here it is! Royal Icing 4 egg whites 4 cups confectioners’ sugar (sifted) 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 teaspoon cream of tartar Beat egg whites in clean, large bowl using mixer on high speed. Beat until foamy. Gradually add sugar, lemon […]

Celebrate artoberVA with the Children’s Museum’s Art Workshops!

October brings new opportunities for kids to enjoy all kinds of art workshops at the Children’s Museum locations! Creative in Residence Observe, Learn, Create! The Children’s Museum is celebrating artoberVA with its first Creative in Residence since 2000. On select dates between October 19 and November 16 guests will be able to work alongside Nastassja […]

Romp n’ Roll Halloween Bash October 25th

Mummy and Daddy, bring your little pumpkins to Romp n’ Roll this Halloween for a not-so-scary good time. Crafts, games, raffles, activities, and a festive snack. It’s Halloween fun for the whole family, Rompy style! They encourage costumes, but please no glitter or restricting costumes. This is a grown-up inclusive event and is for children […]

Don’t Miss Touch A Truck – October 19th

The Junior League of Richmond’s 14th Annual Touch a Truck is a unique and interactive event that allows children to see, touch, and safely explore their favorite big trucks and heavy machinery, as well as to meet the personnel who protect, serve, and build the Richmond community. Vehicles on display routinely include construction trucks, emergency […]

Scary Halloween Options & Ghost Tours

Have older kids and need something scary to entertain them?  Check out these options, but beware before taking the little ones… Creepy Hollow Scream Park 14437 Stone Horse Creek Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059 Gates open at 7pm with a 7:30pm start.  Creepy Hollow Scream Park is Richmond’s Ultimate Halloween destination, with more monsters, more frights […]

Virginia Repertory Theatre Announces the 2019/2020 Season

The new season begins with the co-World Premiere of Tuck Everlasting. This musical has been adapted for young audiences from the 2016 Broadway production and is based on the beloved children’s book. Join us at our theatre at Willow Lawn from October 18 through December 1 to see this popular children’s novel by Natalie Babbitt […]

2019 Kiddie Consignment Sales

Here are the first sales announced in the new year.  But there are more to come! March 2nd SPRING KIDS’ CLOTHING & TOY CONSIGNMENT SALE.  Christ Church, 5000 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen, Virginia. 7:30-11:30 AM 12-1:30 PM HALF-PRICED 1:30-2 PM 75% OFF Spring Children’s Consignment Sale.  8:00-12:00 (half price sale 1:00-2:30).  St. Andrew’s United Methodist […]

EVERY 4TH GRADER IN A PARK

Did you know you know your 4th grade child gets a FREE pass to all the National Parks for a full year? Who doesn’t like something free? What that means is you can now visit some of the most stunning natural landscapes our country has to offer without paying the entrance fee. As an added […]