Birthdays
Back by popular demand! Do you need a little Elf on the Shelf inspiration? These photos might give you some new and unique ideas that will have your Elf on the Shelf into lots of mischief. We love the idea of something easy to execute late in the evening, so we will try to keep it simple. And since […]
Dominion GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Offers Lights, S’mores, Trains and More!
Dominion GardenFest of Lights is holiday tradition featuring more than half-a-million twinkling lights, hand-crafted botanical decorations, model trains, firepit with s’mores and hot chocolate (for purchase); nightly family activities & more. This year’s display celebrates the 1984 opening of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and kicks off the celebration of the Lakeside Wheel Club founded by […]
Legendary Santa is Here!
It’s time for Legendary Santa festivities to begin! Legendary Santa will come down the chimney during the 2014 holiday season at the Children’s Museum of Richmond Central Location. He will be accompanied by his lovely Snow Queen and helpful elf! A visit with Legendary Santa is free to the public. Or you can beat the lines with one […]
2014 Grand Illuminations, Tree Lightings and More!
Richmond area tree lightings are scheduled around town – mark your calendars and enjoy them all! Saturday, November 8th Community Tree Lighting. 6pm-8pm. Stony Point Fashion Park. Kick off the holiday season with a festive celebration and the illumination of the Community Tree! Enjoy music from The Kings of Swing, characters from Richmond Ballet’s The […]
Recycle Your LEGO® Bricks
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is now accepting donations of LEGO® pieces to support interactive educational activities planned for 2016. Lewis Ginter will uncover the Nature Connects LEGO® Sculpture Garden Exhibit in May of 2016. Pieces are needed for the following: Mosaic Art Wall – using 1×1 bricks and plates Vehicle Race Ramp – using […]
See What’s Happening at Lewis Ginter – October Oddities, Goblins & Gourds and Gourd Quest.
October is full of family fun at Lewis Ginter! Check out these seasonal activities, all free with garden admission. Or enter our giveaway for a family 4-pack of passes! October Oddities Throughout the month of October, refresh your family’s “garden spirit” through displays and activities in the Children’s Garden that explore the weird and wacky wonders […]
Where to Pick Your Own Apples
It’s fall in Virginia and this is the time of year when apple orchards offer plenty of family-friendly fun, entertainment, and delicious treats. Some are just a short drive while others are a great day trip. A Favorite of Richmonder’s is Carter Mountain Orchard. 1435 Carters Mountain Trail, Charlottesville, VA Phone: 434.977.1833 Carter Mountain Orchard is about […]
September 22nd – 28th
There are lots of monthly event updates, giveaways, and other information in our newsletters – Sign-up here! To submit and event to our calendar send an email to email@completelykidsrichmond.com. And don’t miss other great info on our home page www.completelykidsrichmond.com. All Month Pandas: The Journey Home. SMV Dome. Meet the pandas at China’s Wolong Panda Center and learn more […]
Raising Kids in Today’s “Mindfield” of Challenges – Is There an App for That?
RVA Parents Forum Series Boldly Tackles the Tough Issues Parenting has always been difficult and according to the recent report “Culture of American Families” (2012), a whopping 83% of parents find parenting to be more challenging today than in previous generations. Where can parents turn for effective strategies and tested tools to guide them through the […]
New at Virginia Rep: Friday Kids Club.
No babysitter? No problem! New to Virginia Rep’s 2014/15 Signature Season is Friday Kids Club. On the second Friday of each performance in the Signature Season, Virginia Rep will watch your children while you go see the show! During Friday Kids Club, trained staff will entertain your children with theatre games and activities, and provide […]
