This week’s calendar is full as we prepare for the upcoming Easter weekend.
The governor’s grand Easter egg hunt is this week and don’t miss our Wine Down Wednesday event for the Junior League of Richmond. There are plenty of spring activities in store.
Be sure and stop by Sweet Spot in Short Pump for your Easter treats and stop by Spirited Art for some family fun or schedule a time during April 8 at one of the Spring Break camp sessions. Be sure to check out our Spring Break Calendar for those who will enjoy a break from school during April 8 too.
The Carter Mountain Egg-stravaganza is Saturday too – with tons of fun.
This week also kicks off the biggest contest of the year! Nominate your favorite person to be the SuperMom 2012 winner on Richmondmom.com.
Happy Spring and Happy Easter!
Monday, April 2, 2012
Magical Member Mondays at CMoR Central – open exclusively to members on the first and fourth Monday of each month during the school year! *from 9:30am-1:00pm* Enjoy light snacks and beverages during these special days, just for our members!
Balloon Animals – Deep Run Recreation Park, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway. Ages 7 and up learn the basics from the local magician Jonathan Austin. Register: 804-501-7275. Event is at 6:30 p.m.
Time to Sing at Cartwheels and Coffee.
Garden Art Studio. 1pm-3pm. Lewis Botanical Gardens. Get in the creative zone! Work alongside our staff artist, Katelyn Coyle, in the colorful Garden Art Studio located beside the Hidden Tunnel. Drop-in and unfold your creative energy. Use provided materials to collaborate, explore and reflect on your own Garden experience. Free with Garden admission.
Pinwheels for Prevention Garden – In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, 3,000+ pinwheels will be “planted” in the Children’s Garden, each representing a child served this past year by Prevent Child Abuse Virginia’s Healthy Families program.
A Million Blooms kicks off with Orchids Galore! — a spectacular display in the Conservatory at Lewis Ginter through June 3. The celebration continues with millions of blooms throughout the spring season: daffodils, cherry blossoms, tulips, roses and peonies. Highlights include special events such as Easter Weekend,Mother’s Day, the Spring Plant Sale and plant shows and activities in the Children’s Garden.
Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages. 10am-11am. VMFA – Preschool Program. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each month. Check website for times and details.
Easter Egg Hunt at Sandston Library
Tea and Tulips. Enjoy tea and sweets on Agecroft Hall’s terrace overlooking the James River, followed by a one-hour tour of the gardens with a special emphasis on the spectacular tulip display in the formal sunken garden. Annette Tomes and Sandi Barnette, of Agecroft’s Gardening Department,lead this tour.
St. Michael The Archangel Catholic Church in Glen Allen will host faith leaders from area churches to speak for its Lenten Series. On Tuesdays during Lent, the series will offer lunch followed by a talk on this year’s theme, At the Foot of the Cross. All are invited for a time to partake of food for the body and the soul. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and speakers at 12:15 p.m. The cost is $7 for lunch or participants may bring their own. The series is held at St. Michael’s located at 4491 Springfield Road in Glen Allen. Visit website to see names of speakers each week and their church affiliations.
Club Mom. 9am-11am. Chesterfield Towne Center. Club Mom occurs the first Tuesday of every month in our Food Court from 9-11 a.m. and features great entertainment, fun giveaways for the adults, and free breakfast for children 12 years or younger. (Breakfast tickets are given out until 10:30 a.m. and are valid until 10:45 a.m. on Club Mom event days.). This month – Barefoot Puppets – free.
Garden Explorations for Families: Habitats. 2pm-3pm. Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Explore a pond, forest, and meadow as we search for our furry, scaly, and feathered friends!
Family Night – Easter Celebration at Short Pump Chick Fil A – Easter Celebration.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
The Governor’s Easter Egg Hunt — Hosted by Governor Bob McDonnell and First Lady Maureen McDonnell. Governor McDonnell and First Lady Maureen McDonnell Host “Governor’s Easter Egg Hunt” Wednesday, April 4. Event will Include Easter Egg Hunt, Face Painting, Music, and More. Guests also Encouraged to Bring Baby Shower gifts for Expectant Military Moms.
Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages. 10am-11am. VMFA – Preschool Program. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each month. Check website for times and details.
Bilingual Story Time at the Meadowdale Library. Hear both English and Spanish in this bilingual story time. Parents and children can enjoy this read-aloud program which will grow language and literacy skills. Repeats each week. It’s free.
WINE DOWN Wednesday for Junior League of Richmond – at the Wine Loft at 6:30 p.m. Join Richmondmom.com and Downtown Short Pump for discounted wine, free food, fundraising, and lots of fun. Entry fee of $5 goes to the charity and you can purchase additional raffle tickets to win prizes for just $1 each!
Young at Art: Ancient Art and Languages. 10am-11am. VMFA – Preschool Program. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each month. Check website for times and details.
Spirited Art is starting a weekday class - every Wednesday, we will be offering an 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
Science Museum of Virginia. Join us for a panel discussion of experts who share their personal experiences growing up in Richmond, their work in race relations and the struggle for Civil Rights, the history of race including how and why race has been manipulated in US history, how race has been socially constructed to convey or deny power and the impact of race on Virginia.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
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. Short Pump – 11640 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23233, 804-360-0103.
Always…Patsy Cline is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy’ unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight… 27 songs in all.
Happy Lucky Combo – Bring a picnic and enjoy the sounds of the Happy Lucky Combo in Sabot at Stony Point’s beautiful Gillette Garden. Gates open at 5 p.m. and music will be from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Admission to the concert is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there. Tell your friends! Please note: this is a fair-weathered event only.
Friday, April 6, 2012
King’sDominion Opening Day of the season.
Best-selling author David L. Robbins has adapted his suspense-filled, compassionate thriller, Scorched Earth, for the stage. A rural Virginia community is torn apart when the tiny body of a stillborn, mixed-race baby is exhumed from the graveyard, and the neighboring church is burned to the ground. Join us as Robbins discusses his creative process and the upcoming world premiere on April 13 at the Barksdale at Theatre. Friday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m. at Main Library Davenport Special Collections Room. The program is free and the public is invited.
Miss Peninsula Outstanding Teen 2012 – Story time starts at 11:00am – Free with regular museum admission – Only at CMoR Central.
Always…Patsy Cline is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy’ unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight… 27 songs in all.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Nano Days at Science Museum of Virginia. Saturday, April 7, 11 am-4 pm. Join us as we explore the world of the very small and discover why sunblock is transparent, geckos can climb walls, and how lotus leaves can clean themselves. Keep an eye out for water that “disappears,” sand that stays dry even when it is dropped into water and steel wool that catches fire. Included with Museum admission, free for Science Museum of Virginia members.
Visit Maymont for one of Richmond’s favorite Easter traditions! Enjoy one of Richmond’s favorite Easter traditions with egg hunts, magic shows, Storytelling under the Bunny Tree with Pam Bomboy, a tree elevator and zipline with Riverside Outfitters (new!) and other fun-filled activities. For information, call 804-358-7166, ext. 310.
Always…Patsy Cline is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy’ unforgettable hits such as Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight… 27 songs in all.
CMoR Birthday Bash – Shout “Happy birthday!” as we celebrate another year of CMoR! This year’s CMoR Birthday Bash features two special performances by The Diggity Dudes at 10:30am and 12:00pm, a parade of some of Richmond’s favorite mascots, sweet treat decorating, special birthday crafts and a birthday tribute to Seymour!
Junior Solar Workshop – Saturday, April 7, 1-3 pm Gather up to four of your friends to discover how to use the sun to power a model car. Once you and your team have your model car up and running, you’re ready for the big race — the Junior Solar Sprint on Saturday, May 5. Car materials required include solar panel, motor, mounting brackets, wires, wheels, axles, gears, body components. Kits are available for sale the day of the workshop at $40 per kit. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For information, call 804.864.1400. $10 per team or free for Museum members.
Easter Weekend – Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8, 1-4 p.m. Peter Rabbit greets visitors and poses for photographs (both days). Concert by the Richmond Concert Band on the lawn at Bloemendaal House (Saturday.)
Confederate History and Heritage Day. Noon-3pm. Free fun at 1917 Courthouse, 10011 Iron Bridge Road. Join the Chesterfield Historical Society of Virginia as it commemorates the sacrifices of Confederate veterans during the American Civil War. Activities to include living-history demonstrations, period music, exhibitors and a wreath-laying ceremony at the Confederate monument.
Richmond Kickers Soccer Home Game. 5pm. City Stadium. Visit the website for special promo nights and details.
FREE Arena Racing USA. 7pm. Richmond Coliseum. Arena Racing USA – drivers racing real half-scale stock cars on a 1/10 mile steel and aluminum track that fits inside a hockey rink. This is the way racing ought to be – so up close and personal you feel like you’re part of the race (without the fumes and noise level)! Doors open an hour early for the FREE pre-race fan festival – meet the drivers, take pictures, get autographs and check out the cars up close. Who knows…you just might meet the next Denny Hamlin!
Carter Mountain 2nd Annual Easter Egg-stravaganza is Saturday, April 7th with tons of fun. We don’t officially open til the weekend after Easter, but we can’t resist inviting you up for a day of fun THIS COMING SATURDAY! The Easter Bunny will be here all day to visit, have photos taken, and help you during one of our Easter Egg Hunts! We’ll be open on Saturday, April 7th from 10AM-5PM. Come for an egg hunt at 11AM, 1PM, or 3PM (ages 10 and under can participate – others can cheer them on!). Everyone who participates takes home candy, and there will be some special prizes too!
FREE Petting Farm. 1am-5pm. Short Pump Mall, Main Plaza. Visit baby chicks, goats, bunnies, lambs, and more. (Closed Easter Sunday, April 8th).
Easter Brunch with Snoopy the “Easter Beagle” – April 7 or 8 from 11:00am – 1:00pm in the Picnic Pavillions.
Peter Rabbit in the Garden Easter Weekend l Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8, 1-4 p.m. Peter Rabbit greets visitors and poses for photographs (both days). Concert by the Richmond Concert Band on the lawn at Bloemendaal House (Saturday.).
Easter Celebration and Party – A family event that includes Easter egg hunts, face painting, popcorn, cotton candy, pony rides, crafts, and much more.
The Episcopal Church of the Creator is hosting Easter activities and an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7th, from 9:45AM – 1PM. Join us for an Easter story, recreating the city of Jerusalem & an Easter Egg Hunt followed by lunch. Please RSVP to 746-8765, option 6. Creator is located at 7159 Mechanicsville Turnpike. Visit us at creatorfamily.net.
Sunday, April 8, 2012 - HAPPY EASTER
Easter Brunch with Snoopy the “Easter Beagle” – April 7 or 8 from 11:00am – 1:00pm in the Picnic Pavillions.
Peter Rabbit in the Garden Easter Weekend l Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8, 1-4 p.m. Peter Rabbit greets visitors and poses for photographs (both days). Concert by the Richmond Concert Band on the lawn at Bloemendaal House (Saturday.).
Easter on Parade on Monument Avenue on April 8. Each year more than 25,000 people converge upon the four-block site to celebrate the arrival of spring and the beauty of Monument Avenue, taking this once-a-year opportunity to stroll in the streets. Music, arts, crafts, children’s activities, food, balloon artistry, a petting zoo, and of course, people and pet watching are all part of the celebration. This is a parade of all Richmonders to come out and participate!
Easter Celebration Carn
ival – Kids up to 6th grade will celebrate Easter carnival-style with an explosive lesson, petting zoo, 24′ slide, fun games, cotton candy, crafts, moon bounce, and train rides. Awesome prizes include a Family 4-Pack to Busch Gardens! Join us April 8 at 9 a.m. or 11 a.m.
Hip to be Round FLASH Sale – Check Facebook for a one day sale!
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