Snapology: Combat Robots

LaPrade Library 9000 Hull Street Road, North Chesterfield, VA

Grades 6 through 8 discover basic strategies for building sturdy structures and then apply that knowledge to build a robot with LEGO bricks for friendly competition. Learn more about engineering ...

Free

Chesterfield Triad Monthly Meeting

Beulah, Parks & Recreation Building 6901 Hopkins Rd, North Chesterfield, VA

Aging in Place: How to Maintain a Safe Living Environment – Jazmin Budd, Angels on Earth Home Care. Falls can have devastating consequences, leading to injuries, loss of independence, and ...

Free
Event Series Stories at the Museum

Stories at the Museum

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N. Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Aimed at early elementary learners, this educator led Stories at the Museum program will feature a read-aloud story time in a related museum gallery, paired with a craft activity. Your ...

$

Adventures in Astrology

Glen Allen Library 10501 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, VA, United States

Learn about what your sun, moon, and rising sign all mean in this crash course in astrology. Afterward, make crafts and browse books related to your sign. Feel free to ...

Free

Read to Rover

Cochrane Rockville Library 16600 Pouncey Tract Road, Rockville, VA

Read 2 Rover provides comfort and motivation for beginning readers as they read aloud to Rebel or Izzy, the therapy dog friends. For grades K through 2. Space is limited. Registration ...

Free
Event Series Flowers After 5

Flowers After 5

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA

A live music series featuring a diverse mix of local and regional acts held in the Grace Arents Garden, adjacent to historic Bloemendaal House. The second and fourth Thursdays of ...

$

Integrated Pest Management

Powhatan County Library 2270 Mann Road, Powhatan, VA

Master Gardener Audrey Hirsch presents: Integrated Pest Management. IPM is a commonsense process you can use to solve pest problems while minimizing the use of pesticides, decreasing risks to people ...

Free

Postponed Westchester Commons Concert Series

Westchester Concert Field 15825 WC Main Street, Midlothian, Virginia

Postponed to August 15. Listen to Soul Expressions Band. There will be food/sodas for sale from Sedona Taphouse. Sedona and NAPA Kitchen & Wine will be providing adult beverages for ...

Free

Snapology: Movie Making – Drone Commander

Chester Library

Grades 6 through 8 unleash your creativity making movies with LEGO bricks in this action-packed adventure in stop motion animation. Work in teams to create movies, from plot planning to ...

Free

This Fierce People with Alan Pell Crawford

Fountain Bookstore 1312 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA

Local legend Alan Pell Crawford is joining them with his newest look at the Revolutionary War. He will be appearing at the store to talk about it. Registration required. ...

Free

Anthem LemonAid

Around Richmond

Look for traditional lemonade stands for a rewarding fundraiser. Benefits Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. The RFM stand will be back at West End Farmers Market on Saturday, July ...

Free

Music Together River City

North Courthouse Road Library 325 Courthouse Road, North Chesterfield, VA

Ages 0 to 6 sing, move, listen, watch and explore as Music Together River City leads activities ranging from sharing lullabies to enjoying full-on jam sessions with child-friendly instruments. Registration ...

Free

Pom Pom Making

Children's Museum of Richmond, Chesterfield 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA, United States

Practice fine motor skills, following steps in order, and hand-eye coordination by making a yarn pom pom using a cardboard tool. This event is ideal for ages 3 to 8 ...

$

Sensory Friendly Night

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

A night for families with children with disabilities on the third Friday of each month. Families can register in advance via the link or can register in-person upon arrival. A ...

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 5/31-10/4 (possibly more in October ...

$

SPARC Presents: Seussical Jr.

SPARC: School of Performing Arts in the Richmond Community 2106 N Hamilton St Ste A, Richmond, VA, United States

Ticket reservation required.The Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos. Horton must protect the ...

Free

Music Under the Stars – Mickey “Doc” Campbell

The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education 17205 Mountain Rd, Montpelier, VA, United States

This Friday evening summer concert series celebrates local music & all things community. Benefits supporting live music & the mission of The Montpelier Center.​ ...

$

Outdoor Movie at Taylor Farm Park

Taylor Farm Park Whiteside Road, Sandston, VA, United States

An outdoor movie the 1990 version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the lawn. They selected a film about crime-fighting animals who ride skateboards (because of the all-wheel park, of ...

Free

Anthem LemonAid

West End Farmer's Market 13000 Gayton Road, Henrico

The RFM stand will be back at West End Farmers Market on Saturday, July 20, from 9 am to noon, so come out and enjoy a taste cup of lemonade ...

Free
Event Series Storytime in the Garden

Story Time in the Garden

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA

Gather outside under the oaks in front of the Kelly Education Center each Friday and Saturday at 10 a.m. Children can also participate in a craft or hands-on activity. (Weather ...

$

Coffee + Convo with Jolinda Anderson

The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA

Coffee + Convo with Jolinda Anderson, founder of the firm Shapes & Colors. Conversation topics include attracting kind and patient clients, setting boundaries, determining if your design practice could use ...

$

History Investigators

Dabbs House Museum 3812 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, VA

Ages 5 to 11 with an adult practice our detective skills. You will receive a folder with objectives like finding objects and following clues to hidden boxes. ...

Free

Shark Tale

Byrd Theatre 2908 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Oscar is a small fish whose big aspirations often get him into trouble. Meanwhile, Lenny is a great white shark with a surprising secret that no sea creature would guess: ...

$

Van Gogh Inspired- Sunflower Painting Workshop

The Freckled Flower Farm 18065 Mountain Rd, Montpelier, VA

A Van Gogh Inspired Sunflower Workshop. Learn about acrylic paint, various painting materials, color mixing and techniques for creating your very own lovely painting inspired by our bright sunflowers and ...

$

Story Time Live

Kiddie Academy of Midlothian 6801 Woodlake Commons Loop, Midlothian

A family fun event with games, food, crafts, face painting, Clifford The Big Red Dog visit, and more. ...

Free
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