POST-HALLOWEEN UPDATE! “Like” Short Pump Mall on Facebook, post your favorite photo in a Halloween costume on the Photo Contest tab, and you could win up to $300! You have until November 4 to post your photo to win.
Halloween week and Frankenstorm (a.k.a. Sandy) will both make an appearance this week. Be sure and double-check event locations, dates, and times for any changes that may occur due to the hurricane.
Check out ALL of the week’s Halloween events by clicking here.
Remember to check out the candy buy-back program from Atkins, Maestrello, Miller & Associates where kids get money for candy — and troops overseas get a nice treat and care package too! After the trick-or-treating is over and the house is filled with candy, this is a good chance to do something to help our troops and teach kids about the importance of giving – and of course, about the importance of great dental care too!
Don’t miss Guitar: The Instrument that Rocked the World at the Science Museum of Virginia. See our Real Richmond review right here.
Enjoy Madeline’s Christmas and brunch from November 30 – December 30, 2012 at Willow Lawn. It’s all part of the Children’s Theatre of Virginia Season.
Monday, October 29
30% off Halloween-themed Bisque at All Fired Up
Fine Arts & Flowers at VMFA from October 25-28, 2012. Floral designs inspired by museu masterworks, lectures, demos, luncheons, flower-inspired fashion show, wine tasting, live music, and more. Information and tickets at 804.340.1405 or visit the website.
9th Annual Holiday Gift & Craft Boutique - Over 30 vendors! Features a HUGE VARIETY of unique, handcrafted, and one-of-a kind boutique items for ALL AGES! Including jewelry, home decor, vintage items, handbags and accessories, clothing, original art, and much, much, much more! ADMISSION IS FREE. ALL ARE WELCOME. Call Judy at 545-8615 for more information.
Tuesday, October 30
30% off Halloween-themed Bisque at All Fired Up
Master Yi’s TaeKwonDo Kicking Halloween Class at 6:00 p.m.
Howl-A-Ween at Richmond Animal Care and Control. Richmond Animal Care & Control celebrates with 1/2 price ($50) pet adoptions for all black cats and dogs! No fee adoptions for all pets ages six years and older with approved applications! Come in costume and adopt a pet for 1/2 price. All pets are vaccinated, spayed and micro-chipped.
Gayton Baptist Church, 13501 North Gayton Road Fall Festival, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Make plans to attend this fun event with your family and friends. Experience a walk through the 10 Plagues to carnival games and bounce houses.
Wednesday, October 31
Happy Halloween!
10% off for Costumed Painters at All Fired Up from 10 am – 6 pm.
Regency Square is inviting all little ghouls, goblins and boo’tiful princesses to come have a spooktacular good time at the Halloween Event! Wednesday, October 31 from 5-7p.m. Wear your spookiest costume and join us in Center Court for FREE Trick-or-Treat Bags, Halloween Treats, Face Painting by Miss Sheri The Clown, Fun with the Chick-fil-A Cow - Plus, all your favorite stores will be handing out treats! Click here for details.
Torch Relay with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Participate in the 5k walk thorugh the neighborhood surrounding the hospital’s Brook Road campus. Begin at 11 am with lunch nd Halloween fun to follow. Costumes welcome and prizes will be given. Lots of Halloween fun.
Spirited Art is starting a weekday class - every Wednesday, adult class at 11 a.m. You’re welcome to bring your own lunch/snacks during this weekday class. Check out our calendar www.myspiritedart.com
7th Annual Oregon Hill Halloween Parade at Monroe Park – 7:00 p.m. - Join in the 7th ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE! An End of the World Halloween Parade: Welcome all Sinners & Saints! Free and public participation necessary. Dress up, join the parade, carry huge larger than life size puppets of crazy horse, unicorns, a herd of white owls, a three headed wolf puppets, 12-foot falling suited men fleeting burning buildings, medieval based/traditional and tortured saints, modern day worker rights saints and the now infamous All the Saints’ super hero Ovulators!
Harvest Festival 2012 at Lakefield News Apartments 6-9pm: (4431 Lakefield Mews Dr, Henrico, VA – 804.222.7777). The Father’s House is hosting their 10th annual Harvest Festival. It will be held at Lakefield Mews Apartments off Gay Ave., a couple of blocks down the street from White Oak Shopping Center on Laburnam Ave. They will have a bouncy house, obstacle course, fire trucks, cotton candy, music & dancing, a cake walk, face painting, and games for the kids.
Thursday, November 1
Squirrel-o-Ween was postponed due to weather this past weekend, and will is now scheduled for Thursday from 4-7pm. Get your costume ready!
Junior Book & Author - Tickets are $10 in advance online at www.RVAjuniorauthor.com or by calling 804-643-4887; tickets will be $15 at the door the evening of the event. Books are available for pre-order online and will be sold at the event. Godwin High School is located at 2101 Pump Road, Richmond, VA 23238. The intent of JLR’s event is to foster a love of reading and writing by providing the unique opportunity to learn about and visit with an author through personal school visits, Chat ‘n’ Chew book clubs, and the annual Be a Junior Author writing competition.
Members Only Night for Museum Stores of Richmond Holiday Shoppers Fair - Thursday, November 1, 5-9 pm?. Join with members of 14 participating Museum Stores of Richmond for a special Thursday evening preview of the 18th annual Holiday Shoppers Fair. This year’s event is at the Science Museum of Virginia and is filled with some of the area’s most interesting and unique gifts. Keep an eye out for Jennifer S. Holland signing her wonderful book “Unlikely Friendships,” 5-8 pm at the Science Museum display.
Barnes & Noble Storytime at Short Pump - Children’s Storytime: Toddlers and Preschoolers (Ages 6 and Under). Join us each Thursday for our Children’s Storytime. On the third Thursday of each month, we’ll have a special visit from Seymour and the Children’s Museum.
Friday, November 2
Museum Stores of Richmond Holiday Shoppers Fair - Friday, November 2-Saturday, November 3, 9:30 am-5 pm. Support 14 participating members of the Museum Stores of Richmond as you peruse some of the area’s most interesting and unique gifts at the 18th annual Holliday Shoppers Fair. Keep your eye out for book signings featured by a number of museums as you find the perfect gifts for the people on your holiday shopping list. The museum stores come together for a one-stop shopping opportunity only once each year and this year it is at the Science Museum of Virginia.
Holiday Stop & Shop at Epiphany Lutheran Church - Please join us for the 4th annual Holiday Stop & Shop at Epiphany Lutheran Church! Come see 40 talented vendors selling jewelry, artwork, bags, pottery, children’s items, novelty gifts and much much more! This show is like a mini Bizarre Bazaar. There is also a used book sale. Proceeds from the event benefit the preschool.
Candy Bingo at Sweet Spot in Short Pump at 5:30 p.m. Call 804.360.7768 to make reservations.
UkeFest at Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen 7-10pm; Enjoy a music filled weekend celebrating the ukulele with concerts, workshops for all levels of players; open-mic and jam sessions; and an array of vendors and artisans with related ukulele products. Food and beverages available for sale. The weekend features regional ukulele aficionados paired with renowned ukulele performers.
Sabot at Stony Point Kindergarten/Lower School Admissions Program – 9:30am – 11:30 am. - Parents, come learn about the curriculum and community of Sabot at Stony Point, an independent, progressive preschool through 8th grade school. The admissions season is open!
Veterans Fundraiser/Yard Sale at D.L. Williams Community Center 9am-5pm. 2702 Chamberlayne Avenue, Richmond, VA.
Saturday, November 3
Waldorf School Interactive Open House – click for details.
Science Museum of Virginia:
- 11 am – The AcoustiPops perform acoustic-based, multi-generational, family-friendly rock, pop and county. They are “brothers from different mothers” whose tight harmonies and similar musical influences integrate a sound honed by their symbiotic relationship.
- 1 pm – The Animal Beat plays its own blend of rock, indie and pop tunes.
Home Depot Kids Workshop
Rocky Mountain Express (film in IMAX DOME) - Join in the epic adventure of building Canada’s first transcontinental railway as you are propelled on a steam train journey through the Canadian Rockies. Retrace the original route aboard the majestic steam engine 2816 as you see breath-taking vistas of the West from spectacular aerial cinematography.
HCA West Creek – Saturday, 10-2: Free flu shots to 1st 500 adults @ Westcreek location of our friends @HCA.
Diggity Dudes - Saturday, November 3rd at CMoR Chesterfield. Performances at 10:30am and 12pm. The Diggity Dudes play hip music for kids and their parents. Interactive skits, audience participation and a lighthearted comedic twist make a Diggity Dudes show truly an experience. The goal of the group is to provide young children with an opportunity to experience the power and joy of a life enriched by music. Free with museum admission. Click here for more information about the Diggity Dudes.
Museum Stores of Richmond Holiday Shoppers Fair - Friday, November 2-Saturday, November 3, 9:30 am-5 pm. Support 14 participating members of the Museum Stores of Richmond as you peruse some of the area’s most interesting and unique gifts at the 18th annual Holiday Shoppers Fair. Keep your eye out for book signings featured by a number of museums as you find the perfect gifts for the people on your holiday shopping list. The museum stores come together for a one-stop shopping opportunity only once each year and this year it is at the Science Museum of Virginia.
UkeFest at Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen 7-10pm; Enjoy a music filled weekend celebrating the ukulele with concerts, workshops for all levels of players; open-mic and jam sessions; and an array of vendors and artisans with related ukulele products. Food and beverages available for sale. The weekend features regional ukulele aficionados paired with renowned ukulele performers.
Holiday Stop & Shop at Epiphany Lutheran Church - Please join us for the 4th annual Holiday Stop & Shop at Epiphany Lutheran Church! Come see 40 talented vendors selling jewelry, artwork, bags, pottery, children’s items, novelty gifts and much much more! This show is like a mini Bizarre Bazaar. There is also a used book sale. Proceeds from the event benefit the preschool.
Romp ‘n Roll Kids Night Out at the Mechanicsville location. Visit link to save $10 on Kids’ Night Out. 5-8 pm.
Dogwood Days 2012 at Dogwood Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center. Dogwood Days 2012 is a fun, family and pet-friendly event held at Dogwood Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center. This event celebrates Dogwood’s first anniversary and is our chance to give back to the local community by offering free food, live music and fun pet and family friendly events. Dogwood Days will also feature vendors and sponsors from the local pet community so that you can learn more
Holiday Open House at Yankee Candle in Regency Square.
Simply FIT Grand Opening - Simply Fit is opening a new facility on Saturday, November 3. It’s all on Saturday, November 3 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Join Simply FIT as they celebrate the grand opening of their new facility. 2830 Ackley Avenue, Suite 103, Henrico. Enjoy free food, classes, giveaways, and more – Fun for all ages! For details, please visit the website or call (804) 262-7777.
14th Annual Arts and Crafts Bazaar at Lutheran Church of Our Savior. Handmade arts and crafts, holiday decorations, woodwork, food, cake walks, lunch, and more. 804.276.4271 – 9601 Hull Street Rd, Richmond, VA.
1st Annual Cummins Atlantic Charity Cornhole Tournament for Children’s Hospital fundraising - from 11am – 4pm. 1st Annual Cummins Atlantic Charity Cornhole Tournament benefiting the Childrens Hospital. There will be raffles, blind auctions, food (with donation), music, face painting (free), a bounce house ($1 per ticket), and of course, the Cornhole Tournament ($10 per person.) Everyone is welcome, please bring your family, friends, cub scouts, church etc. Tournament registration is 11-12, tournament to start @ 12:30. Call 804.232.7891 ext. 400.
MCM Annual Fall Gala 2012 – 7:00pm - Our Mission: Musical excellence to inspire, entertain, educate, and unite our communities. Don’t Miss this Signature Fundraising Event to support the efforts of the Richmond Men’s Chorus and the Richmond Women’s Chorus. This is certain to be a fun evening and is a great way to find that special gift or something for yourself heading into the Holiday Season.
Bank of America Cardholders receive free admission to both Children’s Museum of Richmond locations on the first full weekend of every month! Simply show your Bank of America credit or debit card and photo ID to receive free admission to CMoR Central or CMoR Short Pump.Visit Bank of America for more information.
Brunswick Stew Festival at 17th Street Farmers Market - Dig into a bowl –or two or three – of delicious Brunswick stew when stewmasters from all over the state converge on the 17th Street Farmer’s Market to compete for best in stew. Featuring music from Proverbial and Road Kill Roy. Tastings run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can puchase after 1 p.m. Word to the wise: get there early, they sell out fast.
Battery Park Christian Church – 4201 Brook Rd Holiday Bazaar, Craft Show and Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Unique hand crafted items and delicious treats for sale. Finish your holiday buying in one convenient location. Jams & jellies, homemade soups, baked goods. Handcrafted home and fashion accessories including jewelry, knits, handbags, baby items. Pincushions, pressed flowers, pottery, decorations and more!
Sunday, November 4
Virginia Thanksgiving Festival at Berkeley Plantation, Charles City.
Sip and Shop at the Wine Loft with other Richmond women. Stella & Dot, Scentsy, and more vendors. Just shop, sip, and enjoy!
Carytown Wine Festival - We are very pleased to announce that the Food/Wine Festival has been rescheduled for Sunday November 4, 2012. If you purchased tickets online and would like to exchange for the new date, please call the Tickets To Buy office at 804-423-1777. You can also email them at info@ticketstobuy.com.
2nd Annual Autumn Bottom Brews & Art Show – Sunday, November 4 from 11 am to 4 pm
Family Arts Celebration Day at the Modlin Center for the Arts. The Modlin Center for the Arts and University of Richmond Museums are pleased to announce the 2nd annual Family Arts Day Celebration on Sunday, November 4, 2012. This art-centered family fun day will feature free arts-centered activities including the exhibitions in the Harnett Museum of Art, hands-on art activities in the Booth Lobby and Modlin Courtyard, entertainment, and refreshments from 12:30-3:30pm
