November 17th – 23rd

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. Enter to win tickets to Dominion GardenFest of Lights. ALL Month… At the Science Museum.  Visit the Mindbender (check out our review here) and Boost Exhibits.  Or see Polar Express, Rocky Mountain […]

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 […]

Lewis Ginter’s Dominion GardenFest of Lights is Spectacular

The Dominion GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter opens November 29th and runs nightly through January 13th (except December 24th and 25th) from 5pm-10pm.  It is a unbelievably spectacular and unique site – a ‘must-see’ for family fun. What’s new? A Swallowtail Caterpillar tunnel of lights Larger-than-life lightning bugs, bees, and native flower illuminations Train landscape with woodland creatures […]

Memorial Day Celebrations and Family Events

Memorial Day celebrations are all around us in the Richmond area. Richmond is home to lots of history, historical sites, and events. It starts with Monument Avenue and extends to the Richmond National Battlefield Park, The Museum of the Confederacy, the Richmond National Battlefield Park, St. John’s Church, a short drive to Williamsburg and Yorktown, […]

Lewis Ginter New Year’s Eve Frolic is ‘Must See’

You may have already visited the Lewis Ginter GardenFest of Lights with over a half-million lights – so you already know what a spectacular event they’ve created. Now, Lewis Ginter is planning their magical New Year’s Eve Frolic on December 31, 2012 too, with lots of family activities and live music. It takes place from […]

Richmond’s Tacky Lights Tour Will Brighten Your Holidays

Do you have 40,000+ holiday lights on your house? Then you could be in the Richmond Tacky Lights Tour! It’s a great way to have fun while raising kids in the Richmond area too. Kids and adults just love this annual tradition when dozens of houses in the Richmond area deck out their house in […]

Explore a Truly Victorian Christmas at Maymont Mansion

Maymont Mansion is beautiful any time of year – but during the Christmas season it is transformed into an elegant and decorative setting with reminders of years gone by. During November and December, Maymont offers plenty of family-friendly activities and events. From holiday tours and wreath-making, to horse drawn carriage rides and visits with Santa, […]

December 17th – 23rd

“Raising Kids in the Richmond Area” We have lots of new events and activities posted on these links: Holiday Movies at Movieland in December for just $5 per person. Complete Holiday Plays and Performances listing. Legendary Santa schedule, including Special Sunrise and Sunset Visits with Legendary Santa. Check out many plays and performances around town – including […]

December 10th – 16th

We have lots of new events and activities posted on these links: Holiday Movies at Movieland in December for just $5 per person. Complete Holiday Plays and Performances listing. Legendary Santa schedule, including Special Sunrise and Sunset Visits with Legendary Santa. Check out many plays and performances around town – including inexpensive movies. Click here for Movies, Plays, […]

The James Center Illumination, Radio Disney, Music, and Fun on November 30

Get ready for one of Richmond’s most popular holiday events and a spectacular