Don’t miss all of the Halloween Happenings in Richmond, Virginia – many of them are open this weekend. Kate has compiled a list of her favorites and you will find it right here on Richmondmom.com.
If you’re looking for a great show, don’t miss Wicked at the Landmark Theatre, and the Richmond Folk Festival is a sure-fire fun place to be. The Science Museum of Virginia is suited up for space, while CMoR Central is showcasing the Zula Patrol. Wine festivals, pumpkin festivals, Pink Ribbon events, and more are all gearing up for a rockin’ weekend in Richmond. Let us know if there are others and we’ll add them here.
Don’t forget to vote for CMoR every day to help them win the $25,000 grant.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, October 14, 2011
Wicked at the Landmark Theatre – Incredible show for the family. Will only be here through Sunday so get your tickets now!
At CMoR Central September 13th – October 21st – Join all of your favorite characters from the Zula patrol as you and your family explore weather phenomena at each of the interactive stations in this special exhibit, at CMoR for a limited time!
Suited for Space Member-Only Event – 6 pm – 9 pm. Join us for some out of this world fun at the opening of our newest exhibition Suited for Space. Plus, visit the IMAX®DOME and enjoy free popcorn and complimentary shows of Hubble at 6:15 and 7:15 pm.
Richmond Folk Festival – Location, directions, and parking information. The Festival on Brown’s Island strives to present the very finest traditional artists from across the nation. In making its selections, a local Programming Committee is guided by the following definition, which is the guide for the National Council for Traditional Arts and the National Folk Festival, as well as the National Endowment for the Arts.
“Pink Out” at the October 14 Football Game at Deep Run.
River City Secrets – Art6 Gallery. See website for details.
Barksdale Theatre BECKY’S NEW CAR by Steven Dietz – Great fun for the family.
Git-Hoan Dancers – On October 14 from 10:15am-11:00am, CMoR would like to welcome the Git-Hoan Dancers to our Central Location! Join us for a remarkable display of traditional song and dance performed by the Tsimshian people. This cultural group comes from the Pacific coastal areas of northern British Columbia and southeastern Alaska, and strive to perserve the Native American Cultural traditions that are on the verge of extinction.
FUNdraising Event for Earthquake Relief in Mineral and Louisa – As you are aware Louisa, Virginia was the epicenter of the August 23rd earthquake. This tragic event destroyed schools, and damaged/demolished homes, businesses and churches. So far, the damages are totaling ninety one million dollars with new reports of damage coming in daily. Help raise funds for those who need it and have family fun too.
Threads Consignment Sale – Great clothes at great prices.
Clean Closet Sale Chester – Visit website for dates, times, location.
Creepy Hollow Scream Park – Virginia’s Halloween legend returns for it’s 19th year! Take a narrated tractor drawn hayride into the depths of Creepy Hollow. This is one ride you’ll need to scream to survive!
Great Wolf Lodge Discounts and More – Williamsburg 10/14/2011 2 nights. Booking Code: 1011FALL. Rate 149.00 plus taxes and Resort Fee, per room per night
The Library of Virginia’s Annual Literary Luncheon at The Jefferson Hotel. Call 804.692.3900 or visit the Virginia Literary Festival website for more information or to purchase tickets.
Into Focus: Henrico County Through the Camera – New Exhibit Celebrates the 400th Anniversary of Henrico County. “Into Focus: Henrico County Through the Camera” Opens October 13th.
Zing Zang Zoom, Gold Edition combines astonishing thrills with the outlandish fun of the circus to create a show that pulls you right into the heart of the action! Thrilllusionist David DaVinci wows audiences with eye-popping illusions and mind-blowing transformations, all mysteriously interwoven throughout the show. This modern Houdini even attempts to escape a straitjacket while suspended three stories in the air above a den of lions.
National Lunch Week – “School Lunch – Let’s Grow Healthy” will help students understand where food comes from while highlighting the overall benefit that school lunch helps kids grow strong and healthy. The NSLW 2011 theme provides the opportunity to try something new and promote locally sourced foods. From a harvest-of-the-month menu to a school garden to a meet-the-farmer educational presentation and much more, there’s a farm-to-school model or activity that can fit the needs of any school or district! The campaign runs from August 2011 to October 2011, culminating in National School Lunch Week, October 10-14, 2011.Click here for kid’s activity sheets and tools.
Mercedes-Benz Grant Contest for $25,000 – CMoR has been selected as a semi-finalist in a contest by Mercedes-Benz to win a grant prize of $25,000. They would use this money to help upgrade the Water Play exhibit. But in order to win – they need everyone to vote daily on the Mercedes-Benz Facebook. All of the details including a direct link are on CMoR website at http://www.c-mor.org/community-stars .
Hannah’s Closet Children’s Consignment Sale - www.hannahscloset.com
American Turning Point: The Civil War in VA – From 1861 to 1865 Virginia stood at the center of a military and social revolution. How we define freedom, liberty, patriotism, and nation today is directly related to the diverse experiences of the individuals who participated in the Civil War.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Wicked at the Landmark Theatre – Incredible show for the family. Will only be here through Sunday so get your tickets now!
Richmond Folk Festival – Location, directions, and parking information. The Festival on Brown’s Island strives to present the very finest traditional artists from across the nation. In making its selections, a local Programming Committee is guided by the following definition, which is the guide for the National Council for Traditional Arts and the National Folk Festival, as well as the National Endowment for the Arts.
At CMoR Central through October 21st – Join all of your favorite characters from the Zula patrol as you and your family explore weather phenomena at each of the interactive stations in this special exhibit, at CMoR for a limited time!
Art Affair is presented by the Bon Air Artists Association (BAAA) on Saturday October 15th and Sunday October 16th, 2011. Art Affair, presented by the Bon Air Artists Association (BAAA), is located on the grounds of Mary Munford Elementary School at Cary Street Road and Westmoreland Street in Richmond, Virginia. The show offers an opportunity for the public to see and purchase original fine art produced by top quality artists and craftpersons.
Suited for Space Member-Only Event – 6 pm – 9 pm. Join us for some out of this world fun at the opening of our newest exhibition Suited for Space. Plus, visit the IMAX®DOME and enjoy free popcorn and complimentary shows of Hubble at 6:15 and 7:15 pm.
Threads Consignment Sale – Great clothes at great prices.
Clean Closet Sale Chester – Visit website for dates, times, location.
Creepy Hollow Scream Park – Virginia’s Halloween legend returns for it’s 19th year! Take a narrated tractor drawn hayride into the depths of Creepy Hollow. This is one ride you’ll need to scream to survive!
Barnum & Bailey: Zing Zang Zoom, Gold Edition combines astonishing thrills with the outlandish fun of the circus to create a show that pulls you right into the heart of the action! Thrilllusionist David DaVinci wows audiences with eye-popping illusions and mind-blowing transformations, all mysteriously interwoven throughout the show. This modern Houdini even attempts to escape a straitjacket while suspended three stories in the air above a den of lions.
Mercedes-Benz Grant Contest for $25,000 – CMoR has been selected as a semi-finalist in a contest by Mercedes-Benz to win a grant prize of $25,000. They would use this money to help upgrade the Water Play exhibit. But in order to win – they need everyone to vote daily on the Mercedes-Benz Facebook. All of the details including a direct link are on CMoR website at http://www.c-mor.org/community-stars.
Fall Cheer and Dance Fest – Start your competition year with an exciting event! Admission price includes the competition, a full day’s fun at the Park and Halloween Haunt in the evening!
Pumpkin Season – Pumpkin Festival Weekend Schedule for Chesterfield Berry Farm in Midlothian.
Tread-a-Thon for Dyslexia Awareness - Riverside School’s Tread-a-Thon for dyslexia awareness is October 15. Register online at www.Riversideschool.org.
Second Time’s a Charm – On Route 1, just South of Lewistown Road and North of VA Center Commons Mall. We offer like-new and new children’s clothing for boys and girls! Boy’s sizes NB to 6, Girl’s sizes NB to 7/8. We also have baby linens, gear, toys, shoes, maternity clothes and much more! *CASH & CARRY*. Contact information: secondsale1@gmail.com.
Pink Ribbon Tea & Fashion Show – Honor breast cancer survivors with an afternoon of stories, music, the latest fashions and a presentation by Harry Bear, M.D., about the latest in breast cancer treatment. 2-4 p.m. | The Beacon Theatre, Hopewell
Goochland Car Show at Envoy at The Meadows. 50′s Music, food, raffle, no registration fees. We welcome all makes and models of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. 8 plaques will be awarded and a Best in Show Trophy. Rain Date is October 22nd.
Children’s Carnival at Ginter Park – The Children’s Carnival is Saturday, October 15 and it is filled with games, face painting, exciting rides, amazing treats and tons of fun. Arrive in costume and compete for prizes in the costume parade. Visit the pumpkin patch between October 9-31 too. It’s all at the Marketplace Extravaganza at Ginter Park from 9-3 p.m. The Children’s Carnival is from 9-5 p.m.
Welcome to the Midlothian Village Day Festival & Craft Fair! The 30th Annual Midlothian Village Day Festival & Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2011. The Festival is a community day filled with fun activites for the whole family. There will be crafters, community booths, games, inflatables, entertainment, food vendors, a raffle, silent auction and more! We are seeking crafters, food vendors, patrons, and entertainment to help make this day a success. If you are interested in participating in this year’s Festival, click on the appropriate link on the website to find out more information on how to participate.
Louisa Wine Festival by Louisa County Chamber of Commerce – Barboursville Vineyards, Byrd Cellars, Cooper Vineyards, Fincastle Vineyard & Winery, Grayhaven Winery, Lake Anna Winery, Mattaponi Winery, Peaks of Otter Winery – Johnson’s Orchards West Farm Vineyard and Winery, Windsong Winery. Live Music, cooking demonstrations with wine, chocolate and wine pairings, cheese and wine pairings, horse drawn carriage rides. Buy tickets online at http://louisawinefestival.com.
Harvest Festival – Enjoy this annual day of exciting and traditional harvest time festivities as we commemorate Henrico County’s 400th Anniversary at Crump Park. The festival will feature many hands-on activities and demonstrations depicting typical homemaking and farming tasks of the era. Some of these exciting activities include cider making, candle dipping, bee keeping, cornhusking, corn shelling, blacksmithing, woodworking, and a natural dye demonstration. Children will enjoy gourd decorating and cornhusk doll making, as well as the Great Pumpkin Patch of Meadow Farm (for ages 3-12). Other highlights include pony rides, a petting zoo, and tethered hot air balloon rides. Performances by A Good Natured Riot and the Barbara Martin Band will be featured on the main stage. Information: Jeannie Murray, 501-5121.
Fall Festival at First Landing Chesapeake – Click here for details – If you’re interested in a short trip, this is great family fun at the harvest fall festival event — just 2 hours from Richmond.
Barksdale Theatre BECKY’S NEW CAR by Steven Dietz – Great fun for the family.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Wicked at the Landmark Theatre – Incredible show for the family. Will only be here through Sunday so get your tickets now!
Richmond Folk Festival – Location, directions, and parking information. The Festival on Brown’s Island strives to present the very finest traditional artists from across the nation. In making its selections, a local Programming Committee is guided by the following definition, which is the guide for the National Council for Traditional Arts and the National Folk Festival, as well as the National Endowment for the Arts.
At CMoR Central September 13th – October 21st – Join all of your favorite characters from the Zula patrol as you and your family explore weather phenomena at each of the interactive stations in this special exhibit, at CMoR for a limited time!
Suited for Space Member-Only Event – 6 pm – 9 pm. Join us for some out of this world fun at the opening of our newest exhibition Suited for Space. Plus, visit the IMAX®DOME and enjoy free popcorn and complimentary shows of Hubble at 6:15 and 7:15 pm.
Art Affair is presented by the Bon Air Artists Association (BAAA) on Saturday October 15th and Sunday October 16th, 2011. Art Affair, presented by the Bon Air Artists Association (BAAA), is located on the grounds of Mary Munford Elementary School at Cary Street Road and Westmoreland Street in Richmond, Virginia. The show offers an opportunity for the public to see and purchase original fine art produced by top quality artists and craftpersons.
Threads Consignment Sale – Great clothes at great prices.
Clean Closet Sale Chester – Visit website for dates, times, location.
Creepy Hollow Scream Park – Virginia’s Halloween legend returns for it’s 19th year! Take a narrated tractor drawn hayride into the depths of Creepy Hollow. This is one ride you’ll need to scream to survive!
Barnum & Bailey Zing Zang Zoom, Gold Edition combines astonishing thrills with the outlandish fun of the circus to create a show that pulls you right into the heart of the action! Thrilllusionist David DaVinci wows audiences with eye-popping illusions and mind-blowing transformations, all mysteriously interwoven throughout the show. This modern Houdini even attempts to escape a straitjacket while suspended three stories in the air above a den of lions.
Mercedes-Benz Grant Contest for $25,000 – CMoR has been selected as a semi-finalist in a contest by Mercedes-Benz to win a grant prize of $25,000. They would use this money to help upgrade the Water Play exhibit. But in order to win – they need everyone to vote daily on the Mercedes-Benz Facebook. All of the details including a direct link are on CMoR website at http://www.c-mor.org/community-stars.
Pumpkin Season – Pumpkin Festival Weekend Schedule for Chesterfield Berry Farm in Midlothian.
Barksdale Theatre – BECKY’S NEW CAR by Steven Dietz – Great fun for the family.
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