August – September at Art Works

Art Works 320 Hull St., Richmond, VA

August, the last month of summer, the last bit of vacations, escape the scorching heat waves and imagine a place where dreams come true, a place where animals take center ...

Free

Play With Clay – Downtown

Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Practice fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through sensory play with clay. Sculpt your own clay or glaze a clay tile for a Museum community art piece. This event is ...

$

Pop-Up Children’s Dance Classes at Bella Ballerina

Bella Ballerina Chesterfield 13924 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA

A special pop-up class event. Sign up to participate in a full-length Boppers, Bunnies, Butterflies, or Beats class on either Saturday (or both!. This is also a great opportunity to ...

$

Sunflower Radiance at Muse Paintbar

Muse Paint bar 1601 Willow Lawn Dr., Richmond

These events are perfect for all ages, not just kids, to enjoy in a lighthearted paint event. Their artist instructors will lead you step-by-step through the painting process - no ...

$

Bella Ballerina Short Pump Grand Opening

Bella Ballerina Short Pump 3411 Cox Road, Richmond, United States

Guests will be treated to an enchanting afternoon in Wonderland. Do a craft to make white rabbits, enjoy some special cookies, and have a dance party with Bella Ballerina’s. Finally, ...

Free

15th Anniversary Community Arts Open House

Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts 600 E Grace Street, Richmond

The Resident Companies and other local artists will provide a day of hands-on activities, art-making workshops, lectures, demonstrations, and performances for a community open house, celebrating the transformative power of ...

Free

Toddler Takeover – Free Event!

Ashland Theatre 205 England Street, Ashland, VA

Open to all children ages 1 month to 6 years. They will be showing cartoons and other family-friendly fare for young audience with short attention spans. Concessions will be available ...

Free

43rd St Festival of the Arts

1410 W. 43rd. St. 1412 W. 43rd St., Richmond, VA

From street art to fine art, the 33rd annual 43rd Street Festival of the Arts has something for everyone. This RVA neighborhood festival is a juried fine arts and crafts ...

Free

Family Day | Celebrate the Art of Latin America: Brazil

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Celebrate the art, culture, and traditions of Brazil.  See engaging music presentations and dance performances by the Latin Ballet of Virginia and take part in collaborative community projects and hands-on ...

Free

Paracord Bracelets

Upper King William Library 694-J Sharon Road, King William, VA

For ages 10 to 18 choose your colors and learn how to make a bracelet using paracord. ...

Free

Nottoway Tribe of Virginia Powwow

Surry County Recreation Center 205 Enos Farm Drive, Surry, VA

The place for family learning and engagement through drumming, crafts, food, and fun. Children 12 and younger are free with an adult. No pets allowed: Service Animals only. ...

$

Winged Messengers: Sewing Fabric Butterflies for Teens

Fairfield Library 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VA

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about monarch butterflies' Mexican cultural significance. Then, sew an origami fabric butterfly and leave with a pack of milkweed seeds to increase conservation efforts. ...

Free

Rock Painting

Mechanicsville Library 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville, VA

For ages 12 to 18 stop in and paint a rock and make your own creative design. ...

Free

Neon Sign Teen Craft

Ashland Library 201 S. Railroad Ave., Ashland, VA

Ages 10 to 18 make your room glow with this fabulous neon sign that you make yourself. Registration is required. ...

Free

Falling for Apples

Goochland Library 3075 River Road West, Goochland, VA

Best for ages 3 to 12. Children will have the chance to make a variety of projects all based on this delicious fruit. All materials supplied. ...

Free

Haunted Harvest at Muse Paintbar

Muse Paint bar 1601 Willow Lawn Dr., Richmond

Join artist instructors as they take you step-by-step through this masterpiece, no art experience required. Customize your painting however you like. ...

$

Lights Up! Youth Series: On the Road

Henrico High School 302 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

Attendees are invited to a performance to kick off the event with visual and performing arts workshops for youth of all ages following. Pre-registration is encouraged. ...

Free

Genworth Lights Up! Youth Series

Henrico High School 302 Azalea Avenue, Richmond, VA, United States

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

Genworth Lights Up! Youth Series

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

This series offers youth of all ages the opportunity to partake in workshops and experience performances by local arts groups in community centers and schools across the region. Check-in will ...

Free

Short Pump STEM Fest Powered by Blue Cheese Robotics

Short Pump Town Center 11800 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Over 20 fun, interactive stations with engaging activities to learn about robotics and STEM concepts. STEM Fest stations will be located in the central section of Short Pump Town Center ...

Free

Fall Artisan Market

Main Line Brewery 603 Ownby Ln., Richmond, United States

A local artisan market, indoor and outdoor. Live music, games for the kids, and dog friendly. ...

Free

Event Series Pick Your Own Bouquet

Pick Your Own Bouquet

The Freckled Flower Farm 18065 Mountain Rd, Montpelier, VA

Explore the farm while cutting blooms as you go- Summer blooms like Zinnias, Sunflowers, Liatris, gladiolas, cosmos, celosia, thistle, gomphrena, etc. are available now. Fridays through 10/4 (possibly more in ...

$

Harvest Time Children’s Craft Morning

Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United States

Did you know that children who lived in England 500 years ago had a special job at harvest time? Do you wonder what trick-or-treating looked like before flashlights and candy ...

$
Event Series PopUp RVA at The Diamond

PopUp RVA at The Diamond

The Diamond 3001 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA

A rotating lineup 50+ local artisans, crafters, and all kinds of local business vendors. Plus, local live music, adult beverages, including an extensive menu of flavored margaritas, dessert vendors, and ...

Free

Propagate and Draw Plants w/ Belle and Bea Boggs: Plant Pets

bbgb tales for kids 3003 W Cary St, Richmond, VA

Authors (and mother-daughter duo) Belle Boggs and Beatrice Boggs Allen will be sharing their new indoor gardening book Plant Pets: 27 Cool Houseplants to Grow and Love. Along with a ...

Free

artoberfest

Falling Creek Ironworks Park 6407 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond

This is a free event designed to bring together neighbors and community members for a day of artistic expression and festivities. ...

Free
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