Foster Parent Info Night with The Bair Foundation

Virtual

Learn about becoming a foster parent. The Bair Foundation Richmond office is always looking for potential foster parents who can make a difference in the lives of these children. In ...

Free

Jazz Ensemble with guest saxophonist Dr. Dan Puccio

Modlin Center for the Arts at the University of Richmond 453 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA

A night of swingin’ traditional and contemporary Big Band jazz featuring Dan Puccio on banjo and tenor saxophone. Tickets are required. ...

Free

STEAM Team: Marbled Paper

Ginter Park Library 1200 Westbrook Ave, Richmond, VA

Transform plain, white paper into a swirl of color using shaving cream and food dye. ...

Free

STEAM TEAM: Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses

Ginter Park Library 1200 Westbrook Ave, Richmond, VA

Come design and build your own house out of graham crackers. Will you go high? Wide? See how much candy you can support? The choice is yours! ...

Free
Event Series Lego Club

Lego Club

West End Library 5420 Patterson Avenue, Richmond

Listen to a short book, then get building. Lego Club is designed for kids in grades K through 5. (Lego-loving 4 and 5 year-olds may also attend with a supervising ...

Free

Sensory Friendly: Make Your Own Fidget Toy

Ginter Park Library 1200 Westbrook Ave, Richmond, VA

Mmake your own fidget toy. There will be supplies to craft several different types of fidget toys in a low-sensory environment where lights will be dimmed and soft, soothing music ...

Free

Tredegar Tree Lighting

The American Civil War Museum 500 Tredegar St., Richmond, VA

Gather to witness the illumination of their magnificent 20-foot tree. A community event with snacks, spirits, live music, and cheer with friends and family. ...

Free

Miguel Zenón & Luis Perdomo, El Arte del Bolero

Modlin Center for the Arts at the University of Richmond 453 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA

Two jazz luminaries - saxophonist Miguel Zenón and pianist Luis Perdomo - join forces to pay tribute to bolero, a genre originating in Cuba known as the quintessential Latin American ...

$

Craft and Design

Main Street Station 1500 E Main St, Richmond

Be sure to visit the Craft + Design Education Wing presented by Richmond Family Magazine a free, family-friendly, art-making space that gives Craft + Design guests the chance to explore ...

$

Sunrise Science with Dr. Kartik Sheth, Associate Chief Scientist at NASA

Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United States

Embark on not just one journey, but two: an intriguing tale of personal progression starting in Mumbai, India, and an impressive story about scientific advancement culminating at NASA. As a ...

Free

St. Christopher’s Middle and Upper School Open House

St. Christopher's School 711 St. Christopher’s Road, Richmond

This event is geared toward prospective families looking for grades 6 and up for the 2025-2026 school year. Registration is kindly required, and will be available by August 31. ...

Free
Event Series Last Friday Book Club

Last Friday Book Club

Powhatan County Library 2270 Mann Road, Powhatan, VA

Monthly book discussion club for adults. For titles and schedule of what they are reading please go to www.powhatanlibrary.net or visit the library. ...

Free

Cartoon Trivia

Mechanicsville Library 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville, VA

Teens, ages 12 to 18, are invited to test their cartoon knowledge of cartoon history, characters, and more with Cartoon Trivia. For more information or questions about this program or ...

Free

Children’s Entrepreneur Market Chesterfield at Westchester Commons

Westchester Commons Shopping Center 15786 WC Main Street, Midlothian, VA

A farmers market run entirely by kids.  A Holiday Tree Lighting. Come on down to Westchester Commons and see kid vendors selling a variety of items and goods. Parents and ...

Free

Paramount Presents: My Father’s Dragon

The Paramount Theater 215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA

When nine-year old Elmer Elevator hears about a baby dragon who is held captive by the ferocious animals of Wild Island, he sets off on an adventure to rescue the ...

$

Westchester Commons Annual Tree Lighting

Westchester Commons Shopping Center 15786 WC Main Street, Midlothian, VA

Full of fun for the entire family: live entertainment, Hot Chocolate Bar, S'mores, fun with Westchester Commons merchants, a giveaway for the first 250 children (ages 12 and under, please), ...

Free

Light Up the Tracks

Ashland 108 S Railroad Ave, Ashland, VA, United States

A mile-long holiday light display and six weeks of special events. Walk, cycle, or drive through a twinkling spectacle of over ten thousand lights that dazzles visitors with dining, shopping, ...

Free

Musical Playdate: On the Farm

Melody Magic Music Studio 3041 Lauderdale Drive, Henrico

Perfect for the fall, this music class is all about farm animals.  You will do a piggy jiggy, gallop like horses, play along to some animal-themed tunes, and sing some ...

$

On the Farm Music Class

Melody Magic Music Studio 3041 Lauderdale Drive, Henrico

Perfect for the fall, this music class is all about farm animals. Do a piggy jiggy, gallop like horses, play along to some animal-themed tunes, and sing some good ole ...

$

Lights Up! On The Road with Richmond Performing Arts Alliance

Pine Camp Arts and Community Center 4901 Old Brook Rd, Richmond

This series offers youth ages 3 to 18 the opportunity to partake in workshops and experience performances by local arts groups in community centers and schools across the region. Pre-registration ...

Free

Cousins Maine Lobster Truck On-Site

James River Cellars Winery 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA, United States

Cousins Maine Lobster Truck will be on site serving up delicious food. ...

Free

Henrico 250: Tea at the Tavern

Walkerton Tavern 2892 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA

Travel back in time 250 years ago to when tea parties meant more than just tea and cookies. Protests sparked across the 13 original colonies with citizens destroying tea, setting ...

Free

Annual Tree Lighting

Stony Point Fashion Park 9200 Stony Point Parkway, Richmond

Celebrate with the grand opening of the ice-skating rink, Santa and photos, a DJ, Dickens Christmas Carolers, a snow show, a countdown to illumination, warm beverages, giveaways, and more. New ...

Free

Resin Workshop – Ornaments

James River Cellars Winery 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA, United States

Get into the festive spirit with a personalized resin ornament class. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own charms, trinkets, or special items to make your ...

$

Global Sounds

Modlin Center for the Arts at the University of Richmond 453 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA

Family friendly event featuring student and community performances of traditional Japanese, West African, Brazilian, and Indonesian musics. Tickets are required. ...

Free
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