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Today – October 9th
Butterflies LIVE! 9am-4:15pm. Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Experience the wonderful world of butterflies! Tropical and native beauties, fascinating and showy, transform the Conservatory’s North Wing into a wonderland of vibrant colors…captivating sights…and extraordinary discoveries. Every butterfly is different, as is every visit! Due to an earlier closing time, please note the last group of visitors will be admitted to Butterflies LIVE! at 4:15 p.m. Included with Garden admission.
Today thru October 1st
State Fair of Virginia. Meadow Event Park, 13111 Dawn Boulevard, Doswell, 23047. The fair features animals and agriculture exhibits, shows, fair food, midway rides, music, arts and crafts, competitions, and more. Family entertainment includes a petting zoo, stunt shows, circus acts, pig races, a fire-eater, a chainsaw carver and rodeo nights. The schedule varies day to day, so click here for details on what is happening when. And ticket information can be found here.
Friday, September 1st
Storytime in the Garden. 10am. Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Storytime is hosted in the Lora M. Robins Library every Friday and Saturday morning at 10 a.m. After reading two of our favorite books about plants, nature, and everything, there will be a craft activity in the Library that everyone can enjoy. Storytime is held outside the Kelly Education Center building (the Library building) under the Cup Oak trees when the weather allows. Feel free to bring a blanket, or use the cushions (limited availability) provided by the Library. Included in regular Garden admission; free for members.
Bilingual Storytime. 1:00pm-1:30pm. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Chesterfield. Sing, dance, read and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission.
Kid’s Night Out. 6 to 9pm. Romp n’ Roll Midlothian and West End locations. Kids 2-5 years old enjoy three hours of fun, playtime, crafts, and dinner, all led by fun, energetic instructors. Children do not need to be potty-trained! Every Friday. Member Pricing $25. Non-Member Pricing $30. Sibling discounts available.
Saturday, September 2nd
Storytime in the Garden. 10am. Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Storytime is hosted in the Lora M. Robins Library every Friday and Saturday morning at 10 a.m. After reading two of our favorite books about plants, nature, and everything, there will be a craft activity in the Library that everyone can enjoy. Storytime is held outside the Kelly Education Center building (the Library building) under the Cup Oak trees when the weather allows. Feel free to bring a blanket, or use the cushions (limited availability) provided by the Library. Included in regular Garden admission; free for members.
Sunday, September 3rd
Open Studio Sundays. Noon-3pm. VMFA Art Education Center. First Sunday of every month. Make Open Studio Sundays a part of your family’s monthly routine! Visit the Art Education Center anytime between noon and 3 pm to participate in an art activity inspired by an object from the VMFA collection. A new art activity, led by VMFA Youth Studio Staff and volunteers, is offered every month. Select months will feature additional activities and events. Free, no registration required.
Give Me Liberty or Death Reenactment. 1:30pm. Historic St John’s Church, 2401 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23223. The St. John’s Church Foundation has presented historical reenactments of the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775 at its original location since 1976. Professional actors portray nine delegates — including Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington — who engage in the arguments of the Second Virginia Convention, leading to Patrick Henry’s immortal words “Give me liberty or give me death!” Tickets Required.
Tuesday, September 5th
Tutus & Ties on Tuesdays. 2pm-2:30pm. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown. Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making! This event is free with Museum admission.
Friday, September 8th
Kid’s Night Out. 6 to 9pm. Romp n’ Roll Midlothian and West End locations. Kids 2-5 years old enjoy three hours of fun, playtime, crafts, and dinner, all led by fun, energetic instructors. Children do not need to be potty-trained! Every Friday. Member Pricing $25. Non-Member Pricing $30. Sibling discounts available.
September 8th – 17th
Chesterfield Towne Center Carnival. 5-10pm Monday – Thursday; 5-11pm Friday; Noon-11pm Saturday; Noon-10pm Sunday. Chesterfield Towne Center, 11500 Midlothian Turnpike. Enjoy midway fun for the whole family with rides and games for all ages and favorite fair food. Free admission and parking. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36″ & taller) are discounted online in advance for $29, 2/$55 or 4/$99. See the website for ride ticket specials and coupon savings on rides and food. No unaccompanied guests under age 21. More info: 866-666-3247 or DreamlandAmusements.com.
Saturday, September 9th
Celebrate the Art of Latin America: Colombia. 11am-3pm. VMFA. Celebrate the landscape, culture, traditions, and art of Colombia. Enjoy art activities, musical performances, community projects, family-friendly films, dance performances and workshops by the Latin Ballet of Virginia and Salsa Guy, and so much more! Free; no tickets required.
Tuesday, September 12th
Kindermusik Open House at Melody Magic Music Studio. 10:30am-12:30pm. 3041 Lauderdale Drive, Henrico 23233. Curious what Kindermusik at Melody Magic is all about? Get a sneak peek on Sept 12th at the Open House! Participate in a mini music class, enjoy exploration with instruments, and make new friends – and you just might win a raffle, too! Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers welcome, along with the grown-ups that love them. Advance registration required online.
Tutus & Ties on Tuesdays. 2pm-2:30pm. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown. Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making! This event is free with Museum admission.
September 13th – 16th
The Clothesline Children’s Fall Sale. Stony Point Fashion Park, 9200 Stony Point Parkway, Richmond 23235. Shop over 35,000 items at up to 90% off retail prices! You’ll find fall & winter clothing (newborn through teens/juniors), boutique & smocked clothing, shoes & rain boots, maternity & nursing wear, baby equipment & gear, bathing & diapering supplies, bedding, feeding, children’s decor & furniture, electronics, educational resources, books, bikes & trikes, toys, & more!
Friday, September 15th
Light and Shadow Art. 10:30 am-11:30 am. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Chesterfield. Our Art Studios are exploring “Art in a Different Way” throughout September. Join us in making art with light and shadows! This event is ideal for ages 4-8 yrs. This event is free with Museum admission.
Light and Shadow Art. 1:30 pm-2:30 pm. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown. Our Art Studios are exploring “Art in a Different Way” throughout September. Join us in making art with light and shadows! This event is ideal for ages 4-8 yrs. This event is free with Museum admission.
Special Nights. 5pm-7pm. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown location. A FREE night for families with children with disabilities on the third Friday of each month. The event will open for registration about a week prior to the scheduled date.
Kid’s Night Out. 6 to 9pm. Romp n’ Roll Midlothian and West End locations. Kids 2-5 years old enjoy three hours of fun, playtime, crafts, and dinner, all led by fun, energetic instructors. Children do not need to be potty-trained! Every Friday. Member Pricing $25. Non-Member Pricing $30. Sibling discounts available.
Tuesday, September 19th
Tutus & Ties on Tuesdays. 2pm-2:30pm. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown. Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making! This event is free with Museum admission.
Wednesday, September 20th
Meet and Draw a Parrot. 1:30 pm-2:30 pm. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown. Join us to observe a real Green-Cheek Conure named QQ and create art based on him! This event is ideal for ages 4-8 yrs. This event is free with Museum admission.
Thursday, September 21st
Hispanic Heritage Month Crafts. All day. Children’s Museum of Richmond – both locations. Hispanic Heritage month is from September 15th – October 15th! Join us in celebrating cultural crafts by making Mexican tissue paper flowers, weavings, and Colombian molas. This event is ideal for ages 4-8 yrs.This event is free with Museum admission.
Friday, September 22nd
Draw the Story. 10:30 am-11:30 am. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Chesterfield. Our Art Studios are exploring “Art in a Different Way” throughout September. Join us to use markers, crayons, and pastels while listening to classic children’s stories read aloud for inspiration. This event is ideal for ages 3-8 yrs. This event is free with Museum admission.
Draw the Story. 1:30 pm-2:30 pm. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown. Our Art Studios are exploring “Art in a Different Way” throughout September. Join us to use markers, crayons, and pastels while listening to classic children’s stories read aloud for inspiration. This event is ideal for ages 3-8 yrs. This event is free with Museum admission.
Bilingual Storytime. 1:00pm-1:30pm. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Chesterfield. Sing, dance, read
and learn Spanish. This event is free with Museum admission.
Science After Dark: Wildlife Wonders. 5pm-8pm. Science Museum of Virginia. Enjoy hands-on creature activities, explore animal habitats and have up-close encounters with snakes, cockroaches and so much more. Get a sneak peek of the new touring exhibition the night before it opens to the general public.
Kid’s Night Out. 6 to 9pm. Romp n’ Roll Midlothian and West End locations. Kids 2-5 years old enjoy three hours of fun, playtime, crafts, and dinner, all led by fun, energetic instructors. Children do not need to be potty-trained! Every Friday. Member Pricing $25. Non-Member Pricing $30. Sibling discounts available.
Tuesday, September 26th
Tutus & Ties on Tuesdays. 2pm-2:30pm. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown. Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making! This event is free with Museum admission.
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE LIVE IN CONCERT. 7:30pm. Altria Theater. Featuring a soundtrack that blends symphonic orchestral music with hip-hop, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Live in Concert pairs a screening of the Academy Award®-winning animated film with live musicians and turntables featuring a DJ scratcher live on stage. Fee,
Thursday, September 28th
Pet Connect. 10:00-11:00am. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Chesterfield. Join us for Pet Connect with the Richmond SPCA! Chanel Moses, Coordinator of Humane Education, will lead this series on the third Thursday of each month at our Chesterfield Museum. There will be a new topic every month about general pet care and safety, and even a chill pup for kids to meet and pet! This event is free with museum admission.
Friday, September 29th
RVA Kids Consignment at Christ Church. 5000 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059. THE place to sell and buy gently used kids clothing, toys and equipment. Public Sale: Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. 50% Off Sale: Saturday, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm.
Spin Art Painting. 10:30 am-11:30 am. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Chesterfield. Our Art Studios are exploring “Art in a Different Way” throughout September. Join us to make spin art paintings – inside a salad spinner! Aprons will be provided. This event is ideal for ages 3-8 yrs. This event is free with Museum admission.
Spin Art Painting. 1:30 pm-2:30 pm. Children’s Museum of Richmond – Downtown. Our Art Studios are exploring “Art in a Different Way” throughout September. Join us to make spin art paintings – inside a salad spinner! Aprons will be provided. This event is ideal for ages 3-8 yrs. This event is free with Museum admission.
Kid’s Night Out. 6 to 9pm. Romp n’ Roll Midlothian and West End locations. Kids 2-5 years old enjoy three hours of fun, playtime, crafts, and dinner, all led by fun, energetic instructors. Children do not need to be potty-trained! Every Friday. Member Pricing $25. Non-Member Pricing $30. Sibling discounts available.
September 29th – 30th
RVA KIDS CONSIGNMENT FALL SALE. Christ Church at 5000 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059. Public Sale: Friday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm and 50% Off Sale: Saturday, 7:30 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday, September 30th
New Dad 101. Virtual Online Class with the Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia. New babies don’t come with owners’ manuals. Crying babies, diaper changing, and understanding mom’s emotions are new experiences for first-time fathers. Spend a morning with our ‘real dads’ who provide practical tips and perspectives of what it is to be a father leaving you confident in your own ability to be a great dad.
$10 Days. 9:30-5pm. Science Museum of Virginia. Enjoy 10 days over the course of the year where admission to the Science Museum is $10 for everyone, regardless of ticket category. The $10 admission includes permanent exhibitions, labs, makerspace and demos. Dome features and admission to the summer touring exhibition require additional tickets.
¡Virginia Fiesta! 9:30-5pm. Science Museum of Virginia. A celebration of science and culture in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month that will highlight the amazing contributions of the Hispanic community in Virginia. The day will include a community fair, vendors, food trucks, cultural performances, live demos, workshops and more! $10 per person.
Bark in the Park Dog Walk. 10am-1pm. Short Pump Park. Henrico Humane Society is partnering with Henrico County to bring you Bark in the Park Dog Walk! The main event is a 2k Dog Walk to raise money for Henrico Humane Society (no dog required!). In addition to the Dog Walk, there will be vendors, dog contests, a blessing of the animals, a kid’s area, dog adoptions, and food trucks.
Movie in the Park: Luca. Dorey Park 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico. An outdoor showing of “Luca.” The movie will begin at sunset, approximately 7:15 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a flashlight. Concessions will be available for purchase. Free.
OCTOBER
Sunday, October 1st
Open Studio Sundays. Noon-3pm. VMFA Art Education Center. First Sunday of every month. Make Open Studio Sundays a part of your family’s monthly routine! Visit the Art Education Center anytime between noon and 3 pm to participate in an art activity inspired by an object from the VMFA collection. A new art activity, led by VMFA Youth Studio Staff and volunteers, is offered every month. Select months will feature additional activities and events. Free, no registration required.
Friday, October 6th
Movie in the Park: A Bug’s Life. Deep Run Park 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy. An outdoor showing of “A Bug’s Life.” The movie will begin after sunset, approximately 7:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a flashlight.
Saturday, October 7th
Glen Allen Day 2023. Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen. The Glen Allen Ruritan Club and Henrico Recreation & Parks are hosting Glen Allen Day at Crump Park and Meadow Farm. Festivities will take place in the park and will include 100+ vendors and several food stands. Throughout the day, families can enjoy bands and entertainment on the stage and a huge area with children’s activities.
Sunday, October 8th
RFM Education Expo. 1pm-4pm. Dewey Gottwald Center at the Science Museum of Virginia. Meet representatives from area private schools, preschools, after-school care facilities, adult education, educational resources, college financial aid representatives, and the team from Virginia529! Kids will have a great time learning fun new skills at the Cooking Corner with Victoria’s Kitchen, the STEM Corner with Virginia Space Flight Academy, the Music Corner with Greater Richmond School of Music, and the Art Corner with Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen.
October 11th – 14th
Disney’s Frozen. Showtimes vary. Altria Theatre. The Tony®-nominated Best Musical, is now on tour across North America and the critics rave, “It’s simply magical!” (LA Daily News). Recommended for ages 6 and up.
October 12th – 15th
THREAD’S CONSIGNMENT EVENTS CHILDREN’S AND TEEN SALE. Regency Square Mall, 1420 N Parham Road, Former JC Penny’s, Park near Parham Rd.
Friday, October 13th
Movie in the Park: The Nightmare Before Christmas. Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen. An outdoor showing of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” – a sing-a-long! Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a flashlight. Movie will begin after after sunset, approximately 7:00pm.
Saturday, October 21st
Touch A Truck. 10am-3pm. Richmond Raceway, 600 E. Laburnum Avenue. Touch a Truck provides the unique opportunity for children to explore vehicles of all types, including public service, emergency, utility, construction, landscaping, transportation, delivery, and just plain cool – all in one place! Children are allowed to touch their favorite vehicles, get behind the wheel, and meet the people who help build, protect, and serve our community. Crafts, games, and food trucks are also part of the day. $12.00 to $59.00—Children under the age of one are free.
Thursday, October 19th – Sunday, November 12th
Garden Glow. Maymont. Starting around sunset, dramatic lighting transforms the historic architecture and gardens into a magical experience for all ages. After sunset, the Carriage House Lawn transforms into an enchanting Glow Village, with a glow bar, cozy fire pits, food trucks, immersive fun and art installations – fun for friends, family or date night in an unforgettable setting.
Saturday, October 28th
New Dad 101. Virtual Online Class with the Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia. New babies don’t come with owners’ manuals. Crying babies, diaper changing, and understanding mom’s emotions are new experiences for first-time fathers. Spend a morning with our ‘real dads’ who provide practical tips and perspectives of what it is to be a father leaving you confident in your own ability to be a great dad.
