This weekend is shaping up to be a howling good time with plenty to do. The Pink Tie Gala is one of the fun events for moms, but there are plenty of other activities for kids and family-friendly events. Halloween Haunts, pumpkin patches, mad scientists, space suits, and Goblins and Gourds are full of fun. Don’t miss the 2011 Halloween Event Listing right here on Richmondmom.com.
Friday, October 21, 2011
The Mad Scientist is coming to Sweet Spot to test his Halloween experiments and afterwards we’ll be taste tasting our Halloween sodas. Free.
Family Halloween Haunt. 6-8 p.m. Wilton House Museum. Bring your little ghouls and goblins to a family-friendly All Hallow’s Eve at Wilton. Enjoy storytelling, a pumpkin hunt and decorating, and costume awards. Guided tours will be available. Reservations required. Free
$1 Family Night at CMoR Central.
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!
Suited for Space opens at the Science Museum of Virginia – “I’m leaving the earth’s atmosphere and I do not have a thing to wear.” How many times have you heard that age old expression? Hanging out in zero gravity seems like a lot of fun, but your favorite t-shirt and jeans will not work. In space, humans need more protection than just a spaceship. We need clothing designed to survive the most hostile of environments. Explore the evolution of spacesuits when Suited for Space is at the Science Museum of Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 15-Saturday, Dec. 31.
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 . What is even cooler about this is that they are the only non-profit in Virginia in the running, and the only Children’s Museum!
Barksdale Theatre – BECKY’S NEW CAR.
At CMoR Short Pump October – 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!
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. An American Turning Point is funded, in part, by the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Pink Tie Gala – Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 from 7:30pm to 12:30am at Marriott Richmond Downtown. The fifth annual dance to raise funds for Breast Cancer awareness, education, and research, in our community. Enjoy a night of great food, dancing to live music with Casper, Silent Auctions, The Celebration of Life Dance Team, and more dancing! Tickets are only $85.00 and 100% of the net proceeds going to the Central Va. Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Yo Gabba Gabba! Live – Buy tickets early! Yo Gabba Gabba LIVE!
Museum Green Acre Fall Festival at the Science Museum of Virginia Saturday, October 22, noon-5 pm. Bring out the family to celebrate fall at the Museum’s Green Acre urban farm. Enjoy music, seasonal and garden activities and a farm animal petting zoo in this fall harvest-style event.
Powhatan’s Festival of the Grape We are delighted to offer 26 wineries, more than 100 juried arts and craft vendors, as well as a variety of live entertainment and a great selection of delicious, regional favorite foods.
Howl-a-Woof is just around the corner! Dog costume contest, dog/owner costume contest, bake sale for humans and dogs, food and drink, raffles and more.
Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) presents a no cost day of family fun for the Richmond metropolitan area. A pumpkin patch, live music, live demos from local service vendors, food court, picnic area, lots of fun for the family.
History Hounds Explore the Fan Walking Tour at the Valentine Richmond History Center
Liberty Christian School Country Fair. 9am-3pm. Liberty Christian School, located on Rt. 360 across from Kroger in Mechanicsville, about 2 miles east of Lee Davis High School. Family fun events include: Country Store (featuring baked goods, fall plants, crafts) live and silent auctions, indoor Holiday Craft Bazaar, yard sale, games, inflatables, great food, and more! Rain or Shine.
Ashland Harvest 10K Run and Walk/Run at Ashland Carter Park
Virginia Food Bank Festival Weekend. Chesterfield Berry Farm. Bring 3 canned good and receive $2 off 1 general admissions, bring 7 canned goods and receive $6 off 1 super pass admission.
Reel Food for Richmond by Slow Foods Slow Food RVA Film Festival – “Reel Food for Richmond” – The morning session has been dedicated to films appropriate for kids and families
Pumpkin Festival at Chesterfield Berry Farm
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. An American Turning Point is funded, in part, by the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission.
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 . What is even cooler about this is that they are the only non-profit in Virginia in the running, and the only Children’s Museum!
Barksdale Theatre – BECKY’S NEW CAR.
Suited for Space opens at the Science Museum of Virginia – “I’m leaving the earth’s atmosphere and I do not have a thing to wear.” How many times have you heard that age old expression? Hanging out in zero gravity seems like a lot of fun, but your favorite t-shirt and jeans will not work. In space, humans need more protection than just a spaceship. We need clothing designed to survive the most hostile of environments. Explore the evolution of spacesuits when Suited for Space is at the Science Museum of Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 15-Saturday, Dec. 31.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Pumpkin Festival at Chesterfield Berry Farm
Goblins and Gourds. 1pm-4pm. Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Celebrate harvest-time with a live concert by the Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra, pumpkin painting, costumes and fun for the whole family. It’s a great chance to get outside and enjoy the beauty and colors of the season. Free with Regular Garden admission.
Haunted Evenings, Pumpkins, and More at Ashland Berry Farm.
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. An American Turning Point is funded, in part, by the Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War Commission.
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 . What is even cooler about this is that they are the only non-profit in Virginia in the running, and the only Children’s Museum!
Barksdale Theatre – BECKY’S NEW CAR.
Suited for Space opens at the Science Museum of Virginia – “I’m leaving the earth’s atmosphere and I do not have a thing to wear.” How many times have you heard that age old expression? Hanging out in zero gravity seems like a lot of fun, but your favorite t-shirt and jeans will not work. In space, humans need more protection than just a spaceship. We need clothing designed to survive the most hostile of environments. Explore the evolution of spacesuits when Suited for Space is at the Science Museum of Virginia, Saturday, Oct. 15-Saturday, Dec. 31.
Virginia Food Bank Festival Weekend. Chesterfield Berry Farm. Bring 3 canned good and receive $2 off 1 general admissions, bring 7 canned goods and receive $6 off 1 super pass admission.
