Get ready for a wild and crazy weekend as holiday activities start rocking – Christmas tree lightings are this weekend so check our calendar for specifics. Don’t forget to drop off your candy with Drs. Atkins, Maestrello, Miller and Associates by November 11; and cheer on the runners at this weekend’s marathons and races. Chili & Wine, Mini Greek Festival, and Cookie Fairs are all in full swing so enjoy some great food and fun.
Watch for our new Holiday Events Calendar on Richmondmom.com that will be updated daily. It’s the place to find out about holiday events every day during November and December. Be sure and send us your events so we can add them to the calendar. We love to hear from you! And now……
The Weekend Events Calendar!
Friday, November 11, 2011
Thank you this Veteran’s Day and every day to all of the brave men and women who serve or have served our country so we can enjoy freedom. Your service to our country is extremely valued!
Happy Veterans Day!
Operation Gratitude candy drop-off with Drs. Maestrello, Miller and Associates – last day to drop off candy for the troops.
SunTrust Richmond Marathon Fitness Expos and activities November 10 and 11; race is on November 12. Check website for times, details and registration information. On-course support featuring live bands, DJs, spirit groups and Party Zones guaranteed to give you that extra burst of energy. Unique features, including junk food stops and wet washcloths along the course, as well as hot pizza and a complimentary massage to greet you at the finish line. Even an online registration system that doesn’t hit you with extra fees to sign up. It’s what led Runner’s World to confirm what we’ve been saying all along: The SunTrust Richmond Marathon truly is “America’s Friendliest Marathon”!
Grease – The original Grease is brought back to life in this musical with Sandy and Danny reliving their “Summer Nights”. Incredible fun and laughter.
Greek Mini Festival. Everything the larger, traditional Greek Festival has but on a smaller scale. All indoors with plenty of food and fun. Come early because the food always runs out before the last night of closing. Delicious salads, entrees, and desserts – take some home!
A Year with Frog and Toad at Theatre IV at Willow Lawn. Suggested for children 4 years and older. Visit the website for show times and fees. Reviews so far have been fantastic!
Genworth Foundation Holiday Village. Please stop by Holiday Village in the Grandis Gallery to share in the rich diversity of our community. This exhibit invites our Children’s Museum of Richmond guests to explore the cultural symbols, family traditions and customs of six holidays celebrated in Richmond and around the world. Through informal experiences – reading a book or playing a game – visitors have the opportunity to learn and understand together.
Tea Collection’s Highland Holiday sale at It’s Hip to be Round fun for moms and children.
Great American Indian Exposition – family friendly fun and lots of activities.
Annual Christmas Open House in Lakeside Shop with over 25 great Lakeside shops offering unique home decor, toys, holiday decorations, artisans, antiques, and vintage treasures, produce, great gifts, gourmet food and beverages, pet needs, and more. Tnjoy free rides on the “Holly Jolly Trolleys) on Friday night from shop to shop.
Ring Around The Rosy 2011 Holly Days Sale. Rockwood Square Shopping Center, 10185 Hull Street Rd., Midlothian, VA 23112. Near Big Lots in the former Pretend Town building, at the intersection of Hull Street Rd. and Courthouse Rd.
Veterans Ceremony. November 11, 2011; 11:00am until 12:00pm at Heilman Amphitheater – Co-hosted with the American Legion 11th District We honor all veterans who have served our country past and present and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Civic, military, veteran and community organizations are invited to present a wreath during the ceremony. No registration is required – each group should bring their own wreath and register with the American Legion at the Memorial before the ceremony begins. Free parking is available. Rain or Shine.
Chesterfield Towne Center Christmas Tree Lighting – See Santa as he lights the outdoor tree, kids’ fun, a parade, music and giveaways. It’s all FREE.
Pajama Party Storytime. 7pm. Barnes and Noble Short Pump, 11640 W. Broad St. Richmond, VA. 360-0103.
American Turning Point: The Civil War in VA – a free exhibition
Suited for Space at the Science Museum of Virginia
Zula Patrol: Mission Weather at the Children’s Museum of Richmond Short Pump
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Chili & Wine Weekend on Sat, Nov 12 @ 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA. 804-550-7516. www.jamesrivercellars.com. Come out and warm up with a cup of chili. Enjoy wine tasting, tours and special promotions. Pick up some great wines for the holidays. Fee: $8.00/person, includes bowl of chili, wine tasting and souvenir wineglass Location: James River Cellars (11008 Washington Hwy. Glen Allen, VA 23059) from wine-compass.com
21st Annual Cookies & Crafts Fair Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM Woodlake United Methodist Church, 6601 Woodlake Village Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23112 (804) 739-4535. For more information, contact Jackie Nation at (804) 790-1091 or emandsophiesmom@verizon.net.
Altria Masterworks – Ravel Piano Concerto in G – November 12 & 13, 2011. Soprano Mary Wilson, tenor Christopher Crowley and the Richmond Symphony Chorus will be the featured artists on Poulenc’s Gloria. “[Mary Wilson] proved why many in the opera world are heralding her as an emerging star. She is simply amazing, with a voice that induces goose bumps and a stage presence that is mesmerizing,” writes the Arizona Daily Star on the guest soloist.
Richmond Olympiad Fall Gymnastics Meet
Holiday Craft Show at AshCreek. Over 30 artists with handmade pottery; jewelry; stained glass; bottle art; holiday decorations; greeting cards; metal garden scultures; tasty jams, jellies, & honey; candles; book author Kim Murphy, and much more including a wide selection of giftables for all those thank you gifts. Concessions by our local Girl Scout Troop. Free admission and door prizes throughout the day. We’re a small show but we put on a big act. Call 804.550.7149 with questions.
Author Signing at CMoR Central! 11:00am-12:00pm with Author, Terri Sebastian, will be at our CMoR Central location for a book signing on November 12 from 11:00am-12:00pm. She will be signing her latest bedtime story, Do Spiders Need Leggings When It’s Cold Outside?
VA World Rhythms Drum Circles Saturday, November 12, 2011 (11:00 AM-1:00 PM)
Making Fairy Houses. Adults and their accompanying children (5 years old and up) learn what goes into these unique creations and make one to take Register: 804-262-9887.
Stony Point Tree Lighting – Music from Kings of Swing, characters from Richmond Ballet’s Nutcracker, giveaways, and balloon creations for kids 10 and under. Tree lighting countdown begins at 7:00 p.m. and it’s all FREE!
Great American Indian Exposition – family friendly fun and lots of activities.
Annual Christmas Open House in Lakeside Shop with over 25 great Lakeside shops offering unique home decor, toys, holiday decorations, artisans, antiques, and vintage treasures, produce, great gifts, gourmet food and beverages, pet needs, and more. Tnjoy free rides on the “Holly Jolly Trolleys) on Friday night from shop to shop.
Ring Around The Rosy 2011 Holly Days Sale. Rockwood Square Shopping Center, 10185 Hull Street Rd., Midlothian, VA 23112. Near Big Lots in the former Pretend Town building, at the intersection of Hull Street Rd. and Courthouse Rd.
Virginia Christmas Market – Virginia Christmas Market. Visit the website for information.
SunTrust Richmond Marathon Fitness Expos and activities November 10 and 11; race is on November 12. Check website for times, details and registration information. On-course support featuring live bands, DJs, spirit groups and Party Zones guaranteed to give you that extra burst of energy. Unique features, including junk food stops and wet washcloths along the course, as well as hot pizza and a complimentary massage to greet you at the finish line. Even an online registration system that doesn’t hit you with extra fees to sign up. It’s what led Runner’s World to confirm what we’ve been saying all along: The SunTrust Richmond Marathon truly is “America’s Friendliest Marathon”!
Grease – The original Grease is brought back to life in this musical with Sandy and Danny reliving their “Summer Nights”. Incredible fun and laughter.
Greek Mini Festival. Everything the larger, traditional Greek Festival has but on a smaller scale. All indoors with plenty of food and fun. Come early because the food always runs out before the last night of closing. Delicious salads, entrees, and desserts – take some home!
A Year with Frog and Toad at Theatre IV at Willow Lawn. Suggested for children 4 years and older. Visit the website for show times and fees. Reviews so far have been fantastic!
Genworth Foundation Holiday Village. Please stop by Holiday Village in the Grandis Gallery to share in the rich diversity of our community. This exhibit invites our CMoR guests to explore the cultural symbols, family traditions and customs of six holidays celebrated in Richmond and around the world. Through informal experiences – reading a book or playing a game – visitors have the opportunity to learn and understand together.
Tea Collection’s Highland Holiday sale at It’s Hip to be Round fun for moms and children.
American Turning Point: The Civil War in VA – a free exhibition
Suited for Space at the Science Museum of Virginia
Zula Patrol: Mission Weather at the Children’s Museum of Richmond Short Pump
SunTrust Richmond Marathon Fitness Expos – race is on November 12. Check website for times, details and registration information.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
An American Girl Experience – 11 am – 2 pm – Girls of all ages are invited to bring their favorite doll to Mount Vernon for a chance to meet the book series’ creator and one of its authors, Valerie Tripp. Special presentation and book signing, colonial craft project, refreshments, and a tour of the grounds and mansion with Nelly Custis. Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens.
Tea Collection’s Highland Holiday Sale
Ring Around The Rosy 2011 Holly Days Sale. Rockwood Square Shopping Center, 10185 Hull Street Rd., Midlothian, VA 23112. Near Big Lots in the former Pretend Town building, at the intersection of Hull Street Rd. and Courthouse Rd.
Virginia Christmas Market -Visit the website for information.
Altria Masterworks – Ravel Piano Concerto in G – November 12 & 13, 2011. Soprano Mary Wilson, tenor Christopher Crowley and the Richmond Symphony Chorus will be the featured artists on Poulenc’s Gloria.
Richmond Olympiad Gymnastics Meet
Great American Indian Exposition – family friendly fun and lots of activities.
A Year with Frog and Toad at Theatre IV at Willow Lawn. Suggested for children 4 years and older. Visit the website for show times and fees. Reviews so far have been fantastic!
Genworth Foundation Holiday Village. Please stop by Holiday Village in the Grandis Gallery to share in the rich diversity of our community. This exhibit invites our CMoR guests to explore the cultural symbols, family traditions and customs of six holidays celebrated in Richmond and around the world. Through informal experiences – reading a book or playing a game – visitors have the opportunity to learn and understand together.
Tea Collection’s Highland Holiday sale at It’s Hip to be Round fun for moms and children.
American Turning Point: The Civil War in VA – a free exhibition
Suited for Space at the Science Museum of Virginia
Zula Patrol: Mission Weather at the Children’s Museum of Richmond Short Pump
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