FEATURED EVENTS:
Parents Morning Out. Romp n’ Roll West End & Midlothian. Wednesdays. Calling all parents craving a breather! Romp n’ Roll has your back! Introducing our Parent’s Morning Out event – your ticket to blissful ‘me-time’ while your little one dives into an incredible adventure. Picture this: three hours of pure relaxation for you while your kiddo enjoys a whirlwind of activities! From artsy creations to musical marvels, games, sing-alongs, and dance-offs, it’s a boundless world of fun and learning waiting for your child. Kids 2-5 years old. 3-hour drop-off program, no potty training required. Registration required.
Ultimate Dinosaurs is Open! The Science Museum of Virginia is inviting guests to leave their perception of dinosaurs in the past and dig into some extraordinary new dinosaur developments. Showcasing dozens of fossil specimens and 16 life-size skeletons made from fossil molds, “Ultimate Dinosaurs” features interactive elements and cutting-edge technology that brings the impressive specimens to life.
July 1
Front Lawn Fun. 10m. Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Join VMHC Educators on Tuesdays this summer to play a variety of games from throughout Virginia’s history. As a special nod to the 250th American Revolution anniversaries, this summer will feature games like lawn bowling, balls & cups, and even stick horse races. This event is fun for all ages, but recommended for elementary – middle school. Free.
Regal Summer Movie Express – $1 Movie – Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and The Wild Robot. Times vary by theater between 10 and 11am. Richmond Regal Cinemas. Visit the website for showtime details. Each week from June 10 to August 6, get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets to the first show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All Summer Movie Express guests can purchase a specially priced $5 Snack Pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn, and fruit snacks. Save an additional $3 when paired with an order of Dippin’ Dots!
Tutus & Ties – Downtown. 2pm-2:30pm. Children’s Museum – Downtown. Dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio. 3:30pm-4:30pm. Children’s Museum – Chesterfield. Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+. Free with museum admission.
Richmond Squirrels Game. 6:35pm. The Diamond. Fee.
July 2
Regal Summer Movie Express – $1 Movie – Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and The Wild Robot. Times vary by theater between 10 and 11am. Richmond Regal Cinemas. Visit the website for showtime details. Each week from June 10 to August 6, get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets to the first show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All Summer Movie Express guests can purchase a specially priced $5 Snack Pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn, and fruit snacks. Save an additional $3 when paired with an order of Dippin’ Dots!
Richmond Squirrels Game. 6:35pm. The Diamond. Fireworks after the game. Fee.
July 3
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio. 3:30pm-4:30pm. Children’s Museum – Downtown. Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+. Free with museum admission.
Richmond Squirrels Game. 6:35pm. The Diamond. Fireworks after the game. Fee.
July 4
St John’s Church Reenactment. Witness Patrick Henry Convince his Fellow Delegates to Take Up Arms Against the King! Historic St. John’s Church. Not recommended for those under 6. Fee.
12:00 PM Visitor Center Opens for walk-up Ticket Sales. Call 804.648.5015 to confirm availability.
1:00 PM Church doors open for seating
1:30 PM Reenactment begins
Make and Paint. 1:30pm. Children’s Museum – Chesterfield. An open session of individual art making. This session will be held on the last Friday of each month and provides children and care-givers time, space, and materials to explore and experiment with water-based paint. This series of events is ideal for ages 3 – 8+. Free with museum admission.
CultureFest with Cultural Encounters. 3:30pm-4:30pm. Children’s Museum – Downtown. Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Irish culture! Experience the tradition and energy of Irish dance with Heart of Ireland School of Dance. Watch a lively performance showcasing rhythmic footwork and spirited music, then stay for an engaging interactive session! It’s a fun and educational way to explore a different culture. Ideal for families and children of all ages. Free with Museum admission.
July 6
Open Studio Sunday. Noon–3 pm. VMFA Smurfit WestRock Art Education Center. Make Open Studio Sundays a part of your family’s monthly routine! Visit the WestRock 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. For all ages; children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Free, no registration required.
St John’s Church Reenactment. Witness Patrick Henry Convince his Fellow Delegates to Take Up Arms Against the King! Historic St. John’s Church. Not recommended for those under 6. Fee.
12:00 PM Visitor Center Opens for walk-up Ticket Sales. Call 804.648.5015 to confirm availability.
1:00 PM Church doors open for seating
1:30 PM Reenactment begins
July 8
Regal Summer Movie Express – $1 Movie – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and PAW Patrol: The Movie. Times vary by theater between 10 and 11am. Richmond Regal Cinemas. Visit the website for showtime details. Each week from June 10 to August 6, get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets to the first show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All Summer Movie Express guests can purchase a specially priced $5 Snack Pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn, and fruit snacks. Save an additional $3 when paired with an order of Dippin’ Dots!
Front Lawn Fun. 10m. Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Join VMHC Educators on Tuesdays this summer to play a variety of games from throughout Virginia’s history. As a special nod to the 250th American Revolution anniversaries, this summer will feature games like lawn bowling, balls & cups, and even stick horse races. This event is fun for all ages, but recommended for elementary – middle school. Free.
Tutus & Ties – Downtown. 2pm-2:30pm. Children’s Museum – Downtown. Dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio. 3:30pm-4:30pm. Children’s Museum – Chesterfield. Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+. Free with museum admission.
July 9
Regal Summer Movie Express – $1 Movie – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and PAW Patrol: The Movie. Times vary by theater between 10 and 11am. Richmond Regal Cinemas. Visit the website for showtime details. Each week from June 10 to August 6, get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets to the first show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All Summer Movie Express guests can purchase a specially priced $5 Snack Pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn, and fruit snacks. Save an additional $3 when paired with an order of Dippin’ Dots!
July 10
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio. 3:30pm-4:30pm. Children’s Museum – Downtown. Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+. Free with museum admission.
July 12
Minds of All Kinds. 4pm-8pm. Science Museum of Virginia. A sensory-friendly evening at the Science Museum. Admission is free. Registration is required.
July 13
St John’s Church Reenactment. Witness Patrick Henry Convince his Fellow Delegates to Take Up Arms Against the King! Historic St. John’s Church. Not recommended for those under 6. Fee.
12:00 PM Visitor Center Opens for walk-up Ticket Sales. Call 804.648.5015 to confirm availability.
1:00 PM Church doors open for seating
1:30 PM Reenactment begins
July 15
Front Lawn Fun. 10m. Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Join VMHC Educators on Tuesdays this summer to play a variety of games from throughout Virginia’s history. As a special nod to the 250th American Revolution anniversaries, this summer will feature games like lawn bowling, balls & cups, and even stick horse races. This event is fun for all ages, but recommended for elementary – middle school. Free.
Regal Summer Movie Express – $1 Movie – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie. Times vary by theater between 10 and 11am. Richmond Regal Cinemas. Visit the website for showtime details. Each week from June 10 to August 6, get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets to the first show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All Summer Movie Express guests can purchase a specially priced $5 Snack Pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn, and fruit snacks. Save an additional $3 when paired with an order of Dippin’ Dots!
Tutus & Ties – Downtown. 2pm-2:30pm. Children’s Museum – Downtown. Dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio. 3:30pm-4:30pm. Children’s Museum – Chesterfield. Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+. Free with museum admission.
July 16
Regal Summer Movie Express – $1 Movie – Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie. Times vary by theater between 10 and 11am. Richmond Regal Cinemas. Visit the website for showtime details. Each week from June 10 to August 6, get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets to the first show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All Summer Movie Express guests can purchase a specially priced $5 Snack Pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn, and fruit snacks. Save an additional $3 when paired with an order of Dippin’ Dots!
July 17
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio. 3:30pm-4:30pm. Children’s Museum – Downtown. Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+. Free with museum admission.
July 18
SENSORY-FRIENDLY NIGHTS. 5-7pm. Children’s Museum – Downtown location. A FREE night for families with children with disabilities on the third Friday of each month. Families can register in advance or in-person upon arrival.
Richmond Squirrels Game. 6:35pm. The Diamond. Fireworks after the game. Fee.
July 19
Richmond Squirrels Game. 6:05pm. The Diamond. Fireworks after the game. Fee.
July 20
St John’s Church Reenactment. Witness Patrick Henry Convince his Fellow Delegates to Take Up Arms Against the King! Historic St. John’s Church. Not recommended for those under 6. Fee.
12:00 PM Visitor Center Opens for walk-up Ticket Sales. Call 804.648.5015 to confirm availability.
1:00 PM Church doors open for seating
1:30 PM Reenactment begins
Richmond Squirrels Game. 5:05pm. The Diamond. Fee.
July 22
Regal Summer Movie Express – $1 Movie – Kung Fu Panda 4 and Despicable Me 4. Times vary by theater between 10 and 11am. Richmond Regal Cinemas. Visit the website for showtime details. Each week from June 10 to August 6, get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets to the first show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All Summer Movie Express guests can purchase a specially priced $5 Snack Pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn, and fruit snacks. Save an additional $3 when paired with an order of Dippin’ Dots!
Front Lawn Fun. 10m. Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Join VMHC Educators on Tuesdays this summer to play a variety of games from throughout Virginia’s history. As a special nod to the 250th American Revolution anniversaries, this summer will feature games like lawn bowling, balls & cups, and even stick horse races. This event is fun for all ages, but recommended for elementary – middle school. Free.
Tutus & Ties – Downtown. 2pm-2:30pm. Children’s Museum – Downtown. Dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio. 3:30pm-4:30pm. Children’s Museum – Chesterfield. Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+. Free with museum admission.
Richmond Squirrels Game. 6:35pm. The Diamond. Fee.
July 23
Regal Summer Movie Express – $1 Movie – Kung Fu Panda 4 and Despicable Me 4. Times vary by theater between 10 and 11am. Richmond Regal Cinemas. Visit the website for showtime details. Each week from June 10 to August 6, get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets to the first show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All Summer Movie Express guests can purchase a specially priced $5 Snack Pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn, and fruit snacks. Save an additional $3 when paired with an order of Dippin’ Dots!
Richmond Squirrels Game. 6:35pm. The Diamond. Fee.
July 24
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio. 3:30pm-4:30pm. Children’s Museum – Downtown. Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+. Free with museum admission.
Richmond Squirrels Game. 6:35pm. The Diamond. Fee.
July 25
Make and Paint. 1:30pm. Children’s Museum – Chesterfield. An open session of individual art making. This session will be held on the last Friday of each month and provides children and care-givers time, space, and materials to explore and experiment with water-based paint. This series of events is ideal for ages 3 – 8+. Free with museum admission.
Richmond Squirrels Game. 6:35pm. The Diamond. Fee.
July 26
Richmond Squirrels Game. 6:05pm. The Diamond. Fireworks night. Fee.
July 27
St John’s Church Reenactment. Witness Patrick Henry Convince his Fellow Delegates to Take Up Arms Against the King! Historic St. John’s Church. Not recommended for those under 6. Fee.
12:00 PM Visitor Center Opens for walk-up Ticket Sales. Call 804.648.5015 to confirm availability.
1:00 PM Church doors open for seating
1:30 PM Reenactment begins
Richmond Squirrels Game. 5:05pm. The Diamond. Fee.
July 29
Regal Summer Movie Express – $1 Movie – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and The Garfield Movie. Times vary by theater between 10 and 11am. Richmond Regal Cinemas. Visit the website for showtime details. Each week from June 10 to August 6, get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets to the first show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All Summer Movie Express guests can purchase a specially priced $5 Snack Pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn, and fruit snacks. Save an additional $3 when paired with an order of Dippin’ Dots!
Front Lawn Fun. 10m. Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Join VMHC Educators on Tuesdays this summer to play a variety of games from throughout Virginia’s history. As a special nod to the 250th American Revolution anniversaries, this summer will feature games like lawn bowling, balls & cups, and even stick horse races. This event is fun for all ages, but recommended for elementary – middle school. Free.
Tutus & Ties – Downtown. 2pm-2:30pm. Children’s Museum – Downtown. Dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio. 3:30pm-4:30pm. Children’s Museum – Chesterfield. Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+. Free with museum admission.
July 30
Regal Summer Movie Express – $1 Movie – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and The Garfield Movie. Times vary by theater between 10 and 11am. Richmond Regal Cinemas. Visit the website for showtime details. Each week from June 10 to August 6, get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets to the first show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All Summer Movie Express guests can purchase a specially priced $5 Snack Pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn, and fruit snacks. Save an additional $3 when paired with an order of Dippin’ Dots!
July 31
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio. 3:30pm-4:30pm. Children’s Museum – Downtown. Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. This event is ideal for ages 3-8+. Free with museum admission.
August 1
Make and Paint. 1:30pm. Children’s Museum – Chesterfield. An open session of individual art making. This session will be held on the last Friday of each month and provides children and care-givers time, space, and materials to explore and experiment with water-based paint. This series of events is ideal for ages 3 – 8+. Free with museum admission.
CultureFest with Cultural Encounters. 3:30pm-4:30pm. Children’s Museum – Downtown. Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Irish culture! Experience the tradition and energy of Irish dance with Heart of Ireland School of Dance. Watch a lively performance showcasing rhythmic footwork and spirited music, then stay for an engaging interactive session! It’s a fun and educational way to explore a different culture. Ideal for families and children of all ages. Free with Museum admission.
First Friday. 5pm-8pm. Virginia Museum of History and Culture. On the first Friday of each month, the museum will stay open later for this family-friendly event. Between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, the museum will offer free admission to the galleries, specials in the Café, access to food trucks, live music, and family-centered activities.
August 5
Regal Summer Movie Express – $1 Movie – Minions: The Rise of Gru and Paddington in Peru. Times vary by theater between 10 and 11am. Richmond Regal Cinemas. Visit the website for showtime details. Each week from June 10 to August 6, get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets to the first show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All Summer Movie Express guests can purchase a specially priced $5 Snack Pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn, and fruit snacks. Save an additional $3 when paired with an order of Dippin’ Dots!
August 6
Regal Summer Movie Express – $1 Movie – Minions: The Rise of Gru and Paddington in Peru. Times vary by theater between 10 and 11am. Richmond Regal Cinemas. Visit the website for showtime details. Each week from June 10 to August 6, get $1 Summer Movie Express tickets to the first show on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. All Summer Movie Express guests can purchase a specially priced $5 Snack Pack, which includes a junior-sized drink, snack-sized popcorn, and fruit snacks. Save an additional $3 when paired with an order of Dippin’ Dots!
