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ONGOING
RevQuest: The Lion and The Unicorn game returns to Colonial Williamsburg’s Revolutionary City for the spring break season through April 21. Participants in the alternate reality game join the Friends of Liberty while they save the American Revolution by protecting the identity of an important patriot spy. During summer 2012, more than 19,000 gamers participated in the game’s first full season.
Now Through Sunday May 12, 2013
Architecture in Virginia: The Old Dominion - Examine photographs and descriptions of 24 significant examples of Virginia architecture built primarily between 1780 and 1861. The collection is on loan from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Included with exhibit admission.
Now Through Monday, June 3
They Call it Stormy Weather: How Artists See the Weather and the Seasons. Explore artists’ depictions of weather from thunderstorms on powerful, wild seas to sunny skies above spring fields. The photographic reproductions are on loan from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Included with exhibit admission.
Now Through the End of the Year
Now Through Tuesday, April 30, 2013
4th Annual LEGO Contest and Display. Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! It is time for the 4th annual Twin Hickory LEGO Contest.
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E-Cycling at the Science Museum of Virginia. Recycle electronics and celebrate environmentalism!
Now Through May 24, 2013
Born to be Wild at IMAX Dome. Born to be Wild is an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them — saving endangered species one life at a time.$9 general admission, $5 for members. Showing through May 24, 2013.
Rocky Mountain Express (giant screen film) through May 24. 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. $9 general admission, $5 for members.
Monday April 29 - Sunday May 5
BabyPalooza at Romp n’ Roll offers Free classes for toddlers!
This Week
Monday, April 29
RVA Fashion Week 2013 – through May 4. RVA Fashion Week is back for its 5th annual week of culture, fashion, and entertainment. Richmond’s top models, designers, stylists, choreographers, and producers are returning to bring Richmond this spring’s newest and most up to date looks in the fashion world. Each year RVA Fashion Week is dedicated to highlighting Richmond’s best fashion through culture, creativity, and art. An entire week of events, taking place all over the city, is planned for all of Richmond and its surrounding areas to enjoy.
Family Night Entertainment. Chick-fil-A at Westchester Commons invites everyone to our “Family Night” every Monday from 5pm – 7pm! Entertainment with Jonathan the Juggler, Anita Lawson’s Extraordinary Face Painting and much more! Free Ice Dream Sundaes for kids under 12 Call 378-4232 for details.
Tuesday, April 30
Raising a Resilient Child (Parents of Children to 12 years). 6-8pm. Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting. Pre-registration is required.
The Ivy Market: A Richmond Tradition for Shopping and Fun. Shop and help others too.
Fancy Nancy Tea Party. Richmond Public Library, 101 E. Franklin Street, Richmond. Put on your fanciest outfit and style your hair and join us for a special Fancy Nancy Tea Party. Make cool crafts and enjoy some sweet treats! Please call 646-4768 to register. Ages 3-8. 4pm-5pm.
Wednesday, May 1
Wine Down with Richmondmom.com and DowntownShortPump.com to benefit the Down Syndrome Association of Richmond. 6:30pm-9pm. The Wine Loft in Short Pump. Door prizes, free food, and discounted wine. Bring a friend!
68th Annual Book & Author Dinner Mark your calendar for the Junior League of Richmond’s 68th Book & Author Dinner to be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Purchase tickets here.
The Ivy Market: A Richmond Tradition for Shopping and Fun. Shop and help others too.
COTU Food Truck Court in Ashland. Have your favorite COTU brew along with a choice of 5-8 different food truck vendors all while enjoying the new outdoor beer garden at the brewery!
Lunch Break Science. The Science Museum of Virginia - noon-1pm. Pack a lunch and join us. Museum scientists and others share easy to understand information on a wide range of science topics. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Free. Virginia’s Rich Architectural Heritage presented by Virginia Center for Architecture Programs Manager Lauren Stelzer.
Innsbrook After Hours – Back for the season! Aaron Lewis. Special guest Rick Monroe. Gates open at 5pm.
Trees of Hope event is a lighting and dedication ceremony to raise awareness for children and teen mental health issues. Your gift of $10 for individuals or $25 for families goes towards a flashlight you will receive upon your arrival that will be used in unison later in the ceremony to light up a “Beacon Tree”, a recently planted BeaconTree.
Richmond Bride’s 9th Annual Artful Wedding. An elegant bridal event and designer fashion show with champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and grand prizes.With guest speaker Abby Larson, founder and editor of the renowned Style Me Pretty blogs and author of Style Me Pretty: Weddings.
Shakespeare on Stage at Maymont. 7-8pm. On the Carriage House lawn.
Out of Darkness Walkathon. Join families in a campus walk at Virginia Home for Boys and Girls to support Children’s Mental Health Awareness month and help raise awareness for suicide prevention. Presentation by teens and experts at 11:30. Walk at noon. All ages are welcome. Call 804-270-6566 for more information.
College Money Madness. High schoolers will get some free pizza and learn about money from Virginia Credit Union. Register: 904-290-9300.
Thursday, May 2
Spring Plant Sale at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.1pm-6pm. No admission fee. The Garden’s plant sales are among the largest in the region with more than 40 vendors selling plants ranging from well-known favorites to rare exotics. Presented by Garden volunteers.
Fun at the Fair – Spring Fair May 2-12, 2013 at the Showplace. Open 5pm weekdays. 12pm weekends. Visit website for information. You can also find them on Facebook.
Ready for Pregnancy? Come Talk to our Experts. Henrico Doctors’ Hospital (Williamsburg Room)/Johnston Willis (Atrium Auditorium). 6pm.
The Beginning 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm. Meadow Farm Museum. 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060. Learn how the Sheppard family began the farm 300 years ago and take a special tour of the farmhouse.
Martini & A Movie. 6-8 pm at the Science Museum. Join members of the Universe Society for an evening of networking and seeing the giant screen film Grand Canyon Adventure. The Universe Society is a social group of young adults who promote the Museum. For reservations call 804.864.1548, email celliott@smv.org or visit website. $20 or $15 for members.
Friday, May 3
Spring Plant Sale at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. 9am-5pm. No admission fee. The Garden’s plant sales are among the largest in the region with more than 40 vendors selling plants ranging from well-known favorites to rare exotics. Presented by Garden volunteers.
Family Friendly Bingo for all ages at Glen Allen High School. It’s all free.
Kids Fun Night at All Fired Up (all locations). At any area location, kids create a project from wet clay and glaze a ceramic piece plus a pizza dinner is included. Register: 804-744-5506 or 804-355-3412.
60′s Baseball Night at The Diamond. Richmond Virginians Jersey Auction & Fireworks presented by Richmond Times-Dispatch & 98.9 Liberty. Game time 7:05pm, gates open at 6:05pm.
Friday May 3 – Sunday May 5
The Structure of Inspiration (Live Performance) at the Science Museum of Virginia - 1:30 pm. The year is 1954, as architect Frank Lloyd Wright arrives at Richmond’s Broad Street Station where he is scheduled to meet with the press. Carpenter Science Theatre Company Artistic Director Larry Gard wrote the script and performs the role of Wright. Included with exhibit admission.
Fun at the Fair – Spring Fair May 2-12, 2013 at the Showplace. Open 5pm weekdays. 12pm weekends. Visit website for information. You can also find them on Facebook.
Saturday May 4- Monday May 6
Arts in the Park show and sale at the Carillon in Byrd Park. 450 artists from around the U.S. display fine art paintings, jewelry, weavings, and much more. Free parking and fress shuttles available.
Saturday, May 4
MRMC Nursing 5k Challenge at Pole Green Park, Mechanicsville, VA. To promote fitness in the community and support nursing excellence, the Bon Secours Richmond Health Care Foundation is holding the Memorial Regional Medical Center’s Nursing 5K Challenge.
Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival. Downtown Norfolk, VA. 11am-6pm. Due to its growing popularity our Spring VIrginia Wine Festival has been extended to two days! Now both Saturday and Sunday offer premier wine vantages and live musical performances by Mike Proffitt in addition to gourmet foods and specialty wines for purchase. All wines presented during the festival are available for purchase by the bottle or the case until 5pm. Wine sampling ends at 4:30 pm.
Relay for Life. Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising activity. However, Relay for Life is much more than a fundraiser; it is a worldwide movement to end cancer. Relay For Life not only raises the much needed funds that enable the American Cancer Society to fulfill its mission to eliminate cancer as a major health concern, but it is also a living platform for the face and voice of the cancer patient, survivor and caregiver.
Junior Solar Sprint at the Science Museum. 10 am-3 pm. (Rain/Cloud date: Sunday, May 5, judging starts at noon). Cheer your favorite student team as sun-powered, race cars head toward the finish line. Registration per team is $10, including up to 4 team members and one adult. Pre-registration is required. Call 804.864.1400. Included with exhibit admission for general public, free for members.
Spring Iris Show at Strange’s Garden Center. Sponsored by Central VA Iris Society/American Iris Society. Anyone may enter. Entries accepted 8:30-10:30a.m. Post judging display open to public noon til 4 pm. Free.
9th Annual Herb Faire & Open House. Lavender Fields. Our biggest event of the season is now over two weekends to make it more convenient for you to come out. Come out and meet the artisans behind the products in the store, take a few free classes or join the farm tour and see how all the operation comes together. Don’t forget to reserve lunch and make a real day of it out at the farm.
Farmers Market Opening Day, Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m.-noon. Fifth season for the Farmers Market @ St. Stephen’s (6000 Grove Avenue). More than 30 farmers and other vendors, all local. Children’s activities, chef demos, music, ample free parking.
Go Discover Richmond! 10k walk. The event features an all-new course for exploring Richmond’s history, featuring the Virginia War Memorial, Oregon Hill, Hollywood Cemetery, Monroe Park, Jackson Ward, and the Capitol.
My Manakin Market is located five miles west of Short Pump under a shady grove of tree’s. We are a Farmers Market with lots of childrens activities and opportunities. Marketeer’s Club Days is where children get to vend what they grow or make themselves. We also have club Sprouts which is a rewards program for young children to encourage healthy eating. That’s not all – you will find pony rides, petting zoos, Muttin Bustin, live music and kids crafts relating to our weekly themes.
X-FEST Celebrating National Skate Day. Celebrating National Skate Day, come for Free Skate, Skateboarding Competitions & Prizes, Pizza, & Refreshments. Plus check out other extreme sports like rock climbing! Free for all ages!
Kid Fest at Deep Run Park & Recreation Center. 1pm-4pm. For all ages. Calling all kids, a day in the park just for you! Try your hand at a game on carnival row, take a thrilling ride down the inflatable slide, make a craft, peruse the art exhibit featuring work from Henrico County Public Schools, dance to your favorite music, explore the Bookmobile, check out educational displays by local agencies and businesses, meet animals at the “Children’s Farm,” and enjoy much more at this kid-tailored event! Concessions will be available.
Craft Show. Huge craft show benefiting the Glen Allen High School PTSA and wrestling team. Over 25 vendors.
It Comes in Pink PinkNic. Join us for an afternoon of fabulous family fun, dancing, music, and food – all for a good cause! May 4th, 11 am – 4 pm @ Richmond Raceway Complex Horticultural building in support of Ashton and the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation. Kids 10 and under are free.
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Virginia Home for Boys and Girls World Labyrinth Day. Join students and families on World Labyrinth Day for a labyrinth walk on the campus of Virginia Home for Boys and Girls (VHBG). Come learn more about labyrinths and participate with us. It’s all part of VHBG’s events to support Children’s Mental Health Awareness month. Noon – 2pm. All ages are welcome. Virginia Home for Boys and Girls (VHBG). 8716 W. Broad St. Richmond. Free.
Richmond Raiders: Indoor Pro Football. The Richmond Coliseum. Call 804.780.4970 for more information.
Spring Plant Sale at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. 9am-5pm. No admission fee. The Garden’s plant sales are among the largest in the region with more than 40 vendors selling plants ranging from well-known favorites to rare exotics. Presented by Garden volunteers. 9am-3pm.
Asian American Celebration. 11am-7pm. Celebrate Asia in Richmond with live performances, indoor children’s parade, educational games, food vendors and cultural exhibits from sixteen Asian communities.
The Frog Prince at Agecroft Hall. 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. A classic tale gets a fresh twist without losing the original meaning or charm of The Brothers Grimm when Applause Unlimited presents The Frog Prince. Told with hand puppets and humor by a solo puppeteer, it is a story about a self-centered Princess, a prince turned frog, and the importance of keeping your word. Advance registration suggested: 804-353-4241.
Drummer’s Call: Field Music of the Civil War. American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, 500 Tredegar Street, Richmond, VA 23219. From the time to get up to the order to charge, Civil War soldier’s lives moved to the beat of the drum. Join a costumed interpreter to learn about the importance of drums, bugles & fifes to Civil War soliders North and South.
Riverside Outfitters Rafting Trip. 6836 Old Westham Rd, Richmond/ Ages 12 and up can experience whitewater rafting through downtown. Register: 804-748-1124.
The Flying Squirrels hosting Heart Awareness Night. Gates open 6:05pm. Post game fireworks. Benefits The Children’s Heart Foundation and Mended Little Hearts of Central Virginia.
Sunday, May 5
Montpelier Wine Festival. Held annually on the grounds of Montpelier, the Festival showcases distinctive arts and crafts; specialty food vendors; live music; “cooking with wine” classes; children’s entertainment and rides; and tastings all day. For more information, click here, or 1-800-594-8499. Mansion tours – $10.00 per person.
Spring Plant Sale at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. 9am-5pm. No admission fee. The Garden’s plant sales are among the largest in the region with more than 40 vendors selling plants ranging from well-known favorites to rare exotics. Presented by Garden volunteers. 12noon-3pm.
Kids Bat Giveaway at The Diamond. 12:35pm-5pm. Kids Club Members Eat Free, Kids Bat Giveaway & Coach Keyes Jerseys presented by Call Federal Credit Union & ESPN 950. The FIRST 1,500 kids 14 & under receive a Kids Bat. Game time 2:05pm, gates open at 12:35pm.
Stir It Up! A brand new fun, interactive and educational event for all ages in the Richmond area. The event will offer great resources related to Eating Well, Moving Well and Being Well. Stir It Up! will feature local restaurants providing samples of healthy food choices available at their establishments; medical practices offering information on important issues such as concussions, sports safety, healthy lifestyles; local sports and fitness organizations offering information on events, classes, camps; and local high profile athletes. Deep Run High School 12noon-5pm. Free to the public.
2013 Greater Richmond March for Babies Anniversary Celebration. 8am-noon. When you walk in March for Babies, you give hope to the more than half a million babies born too soon each year. The money you raise funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies and to prevent disease later on in adults. Funds raised also support programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies.
Fly Fishing in Richmond. 2pm-6pm. Virginia Outside, 6836 Westham Rd, Richmond, VA. We are really excited to offer more fly fishing programs this year! Join us for a trip to a private pond to learn the basics of fly fishing or hone your current skills. We will head to a private pond and work on casting skills, essential knots, and fly selection. And of course we will try and catch a few fish! No experience needed. All equipment provided. Ages 9 and up.
Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival. Downtown Norfolk, VA. 11am-6pm. Due to its growing popularity our Spring VIrginia Wine Festival has been extended to two days! Now both Saturday and Sunday offer premier wine vantages and live musical performances by Mike Proffitt in addition to gourmet foods and specialty wines for purchase. All wines presented during the festival are available for purchase by the bottle or the case until 5pm. Wine sampling ends at 4:30 pm.
Tutus and Tea at Crowne Plaza Downtown, 555 East Canal Street. Please join us on Sunday, May 5th from 2-4pm, at The Crowne Plaza Downtown. There will be a fashion show featuring The School of Richmond Ballet Trainees and Richmond Ballet costumes! Guests will also enjoy sweets, sandwiches and tea. All proceeds will benefit The School of Richmond Ballet. Dancers don’t forget to bring your favorite costume or tutu for your walk down the runway! Tickets are $45 for parent and child and $25 for each additional ticket.
