Summer Fun – Did You Get it All In? There is Still Time!

For some in the Richmond area summer has come to an end.  But for many there are still many warm days of vacation ahead.  Have you taken advantage of all the great opportunities we have in the area? Here is our list of fun things to do. Have a suggestion – share it with us!

Historical Society – August Afternoons, Tuesday – Sunday 2:00pm – 5:00pm

VMFA – Free Admission

Yorktown Beach

Maymont
Rompy’s Summer Concert to Benefit CJSTUF

Movies
•Regal Cinemas Free Family Film Festival, Tuesdays and Wednesday
Bow Tie Cinemas Kids Club – Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00am (Doors open at (9:30am)
Community Movie Night presented by Bon Secours
Ellwood’s & Tricycle Garden’s Movie in the Garden

Richmond Flying Squirrels Kids Club – Free Tickets to Kids Club Games

Challenge Discovery Fearless Fridays

Kids Clubs at Richmond area malls/stores (clubs may have small costs or age restrictions)
Whole Foods Half Pints Kids Club every Tuesday 3:30pm-4:30pm n
Chesterfield Towne Center Club Mom, First Tuesday on the month in the Food Court, 9-11am and Free Breakfast
Short Pump Town Center Short Pump Pals, Second Tuesdays of month in the Food Court, 11:00am
Virginia Center Common Kidgits Club,
The Shops at Willow Lawn, Mommy and Me and Daddies Too, Second Wednesday of the month (aptil-Oct) 10-1130
•Home Depot Kids Workshops, first Saturday of month, 9:00am to noon
•Lowes Build and Grow Program, 2nd and 4th Saturday of month, 10:00am – 11:00am

Kids Bowl Free Summer Programs AMF Shrader Lanes and Sunset Lanes

Fruit Picking
Swift Creek Berry Farm
Chiles Peach Orchard
Carter Mountain Orchard
Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery
Spring Valley Orchard
•Chesterfield Berry Farm
Gallmeyer Farms

Belle Isle/Pony Pasture/Texas Beach – pack a picnic and find your favorite spot along the river.

Farmer’s Markets – this is a great list of local markets. Take your kids and let them try something new, ask questions about farming, get to know the neighbors/families behind our local foods.

Please confirms hours and costs with individual business as these may change without notice.

Kate Semp

Kate Semp is a SAHM of 5 with a passion for travelling, cooking, technology and living life BIG. After graduating from William & Mary she did a stint in West Africa with the Peace Corps and teaching High School Biology. Trading in her passport for a wedding ring Kate moved to Richmond in 2001.

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