Seriously? Could there be more to do! Richmond is buzzing with activities this week and more to come. Check out the upcoming events too. Have a great week!
Be sure and register no later than August 12 (deadline extended due to high demand!) for the Real Cute Kids Contest right here on Richmondmom.com. Photos must be taken by August 17.
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Tickles & Giggles Children’s Consignment Sale for Back to School.
Register for auditions for Madeline’s Christmas!
Register for the VHBG Youth Triathlon scheduled for August 25.
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Donate Back-to-School Supplies through Family Lifeline by August 22. Click here for details.
Lose the Training Wheels for kids with special needs. Lose The Training Wheels is a camp that teaches individuals (8 & older) with special needs the exciting skill of riding a bicycle independently. Lose the Training Wheels is an amazing program that teaches children with disabilities how to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle. The children experience a freedom and confidence that was previously unavailable to them due to their specific condition. August 13th – 17th –Lose The Training Wheels at University of Richmond. You can register now for this year’s event by clicking HERE.
Richmond BMX – August FREE Race Days (August 11-18) at Richmond BMX. Announcing Free August Race Days for new BMX riders! Come out and enjoy some healthy exercise at participating tracks courtesy of USA BMX!
Nice People Dancing. Hanover Tavern. July 13 – August 26. Tickets on sale now. Nice People Dancing is a funny, light-hearted play by award-winning Broadway and Off-Broadway playwright Lee Blessing.
Kings Dominion Turns Pink! August 1 – September 3, 2012
There’s still plenty to do on our Summer Activities List.
Monday, August 13
Lose the Training Wheels for kids with special needs. Lose The Training Wheels is a camp that teaches individuals (8 & older) with special needs the exciting skill of riding a bicycle independently. Lose the Training Wheels is an amazing program that teaches children with disabilities how to ride a conventional two-wheeled bicycle. The children experience a freedom and confidence that was previously unavailable to them due to their specific condition. August 13th – 17th –Lose The Training Wheels at University of Richmond. You can register now for this year’s event by clicking HERE.
Busch Gardens – Each country will celebrate IllumiNights in its own way with multiple performances throughout the evening.
Select Chesterfield Libraries Ages 3 – 8 will enjoy an interactive puppet show featuring the legend of the firefly. Register: 804-751-CCPL. Check your local library.
Varina Library – The Science Museum visits the library to talk about crazy weather.
Commonwealth Birthing Project a non-profit organization dedicated to ending infant mortality, supporting pregnant women and building stronger families is coming to Richmond! We will be an affiliate of Birthing Project USA founded by the wonderful Kathryn Hall-Trujillo a CNN Hero 2010 and hero to pregnant women and babies for over 25 years. We are in need of more mentors SisterFriends to pregnant women and teens. If you are interested in learning more about us and what we do and how you can help shape a pregnant women life then come out to our Meet and Great with Treats Monday August 13, 2012 from 5-8pm Tuckahoe Library 1901 Starling Drive Henrico, VA 23229-4564 You may contact me Melinda King at [email protected] for more information.
Tuesday August 14
Pottery Barn Kids’ Book Club. Kids of all ages are invited to join Pottery Barn Kids for story time every Tuesday. Members receive an official Book Club Passport at the
ir first story time and a special gift after attending five story times.
FREE Movies at Bow Tie Cinemas. Free movie admission at Bow Tie Cinemas Movieland 17 at Boulevard Square on Tuesday and Wednesdays at 10am. First come -first served.
Short Pump Pals Clubhouse Meeting at 11am. Short Pump Food Court. Go nuts for NUTZY! Enjoy a “Meet & Greet” with the Richmond Flying Squirrels mascot NUTZY and learn all about The Flying Squirrels’ family fun events!
Raising the “Cool” Kid (Parents of Children 5-11 yrs).at 6:30pm delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.
Head to the Virginia Historical Society every Tuesday and Friday night this summer for the RVA Food Truck Court, a gathering of over 10 gourmet mobile catering vendors. Participating food trucks will offer gourmet chef inspired food, specialty beverages, and desserts. Check website for changes in dates/times.
Brain Balance Program – Come to the Brain Balance Center, take a tour, and hear some great presentations on nutrition, how sensory/motor activity wires a child’s brain, using brain balance to improve cognitive function in kids, and more. Meet our terrific staff, and see what’s new at the Center. We’ll have these events on the 2nd Tuesday of every month – put us on your calendar, and bring a friend if you want to! Just call the center at 804.977.2747 to reserve your seat(s). Visit link to confirm dates and times.
Wednesday, August 15
Big Bang Boom plays parent-friendly, children’s music – for parents who have had enough of Barney, The Wiggles, and Kidz Bop. The show is high-energy and demands that the kids AND parents get involved – from getting the kids on stage to join the “Spongebob Chorus” to the parents vs. kids “Hokey Pokey Challenge!” Information: 328-4491. Reservations are required.
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.
FREE Movies at Bow Tie Cinemas. Free movie admission at Bow Tie Cinemas Movieland 17 at Boulevard Square on Tuesday and Wednesdays at 10am. First come -first served.
Food Truck at Chesterfield Town Center from 6-9 pm. Food Truck Court will be set up at Chesterfield Town Center. The trucks are located in the outer Sears parking lot on Koger Blvd and Huguenot Rd where tables and chairs will be set out for diners.
SSSlither!: Snakes at 11 a.m. at Three Lakes Park. There are many myths about snakes, old tales told from long ago, most of which depict snakes as being evil. Meet in our classroom to learn why snakes are beneficial to our world, how they fit in the food chain and why we should do our best to protect these misunderstood reptiles. Information: 262-5055
August Musicales at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church at 7:00 p.m. 1627 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA.
Back to School Activities at A.C. Moore Arts & Craft Stores on August 15 from 1 pm – 3 pm. A.C. Moore stores nationwide are hosting free Make & Take crafts and demonstration events that add pizzazz to school supplies and lasting memories.
On August 15, make an Elmer’s® Decorative Masking Tape Pencil Box.
Lunch Break Science: Understanding Headaches at The Science Museum of Virginia at 12:00 noon. Presented by Dr. Eric R. Carlsen of the Family Chiropractic Center of Richmond. Bring lunch or buy it at the café.
Thursday, August 16
Scents of Serenity is having a special guest speaker on Thursday, August 16th from Boise, ID to teach TWO very informative, educational classes on Mood Management and Essential Oils for Moms and Children using CPTG (Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade) Essential Oils.
Scents of Serenity
Short Pump Summer Concert Series – The Summer Concert Series returns beginning June 21st and continuing every Thursday evening (weather permitting) through August 16th. Families are invited to enjoy FREE live music performed by local bands, great food, PRIZES and of course, fabulous shopping! Concerts begin at 6:00 PM and run until 8:00 PM in the Main Plaza. August 16 – E3 (“Who Got The Hooch” Power Trio). Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 4-8 p.m.; Sundays 1-5 p.m.
Fido After Five at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. The Garden partners with the Richmond SPCA and leashed pets are allowed on these special nights.
Friday, August 17
NEW! Wine Glasses on Friday at Spirited Art. Bring a drink and snack and enjoy an end of summer event with other moms!
Fun in the Sun Fridays at Spirited Art. Come out and let your kids celebrate the final days of summer with Spirited Art and All Fired Up! This combination event will take place every Friday in August. Kids will paint a painting at Spirited Art and will then do a Clay pottery project with All Fired Up! What a great way to enjoy the final days of summer. To register go to www.myspiritedart.com and click on the Richmond Calendar
LiveSky at the Science Museum of Virginia at 6:00 p.m. Looking for an out of this world vacation and do you know where you want to go? Probes launched in the 1970s are just now leaving our solar system. The farthest we’ve gone is the moon, so there is plenty of space to explore. Join us as we examine space travel and the big question – how will we get all the way out into space? After the show, weather permitting, we will point telescopes into the vastness of space and see things with our own eyes! $5, free for Museum members.
Target Family Night is back by popular demand. Bring the whole family to enjoy what The Children’s Museum has to offer from 5:00-7:30pm on the third Friday of every month for just $1 per person! Click here for more information!
Fearless Friday at 5:30 p.m. at University of Richmond. Adrenaline pumping, exhilarating and amazing experience. You can only understand how amazing you can be if you try it! This program allows for alternative Friday night entertainment. Normally, Challenge Discovery carries out teambuilding programs for corporate and community groups. With Fearless Fridays, you don’t have to be part of a group. (Bring your spouse, bring the kids, bring some friends and have some fun.)
Head to the Virginia Historical Society every Tuesday and Friday night this summer for the RVA Food Truck Court, a gathering of over 10 gourmet mobile catering vendors. Participating food trucks will offer gourmet chef inspired food, specialty beverages, and desserts. Check website for changes in dates/times.
Girls are Talking: Network to Change the World Night at Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown Richmond at 6:00 p.m. Join over 150 Richmond area teen girls and women like yourself to share your story, hear the challenges that face teens today in your community, and learn from national girl’s empowerment organization, Girls For A Change’s Virginia-based trainer, Rev. Dr. MarQuita Burton how YOU can be the change you want to see in the world. Come on your own, and/or host a girl to attend as all girls are invited to this evening free of charge to welcome all of Richmond’s girls to participate!
Saturday, August 18
Congenital Heart Walk with plenty of fun for the entire family. It’s at Richmond International Speedway beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Richmond Rox Pre Rides – First, we are very proud to announce that the VCU Medical Center is our new title sponsor for this inaugural year! Thank you! #1 hospital in VA! We have two Richmond Rox Pre Rides for you this upcoming weekend! All are welcome for the 56mile Richmond Rox Pre Ride Saturday 8/18 & Sunday 8/19 at 8am at Rocketts Landing Parking lot beside Rt 5.
Kids Night Out! At Romp n’ Roll West End. Every kid deserves a special night out…and so do you! That’s why we created Kids Night Out. Parents get an evening to themselves while the children get to run and play with our energetic instructors and enjoy a Pizza Party dinner at Romp n’ Roll! A perfect evening indeed! Ages 2-5 (potty training not required). Reservations required – 804.249.5001. $30 which includes a pizza dinner. 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Summer Sounds at Stony Point Fashion Park – Summer is here! Enjoy live music while you stroll, shop and dine to all your favorite tunes performed by local musicians — all summer long!
Behind the Scenes at Maymont – Walk through the Employees Only door for a special peek at the inner workings of the Maymont Nature Center. Thirteen aquariums and more than 200 animals require more care than meets the eye. Ages 5 and older; adult must accompany child. $6 per person/$3 members (includes admission to the Nature Center). Register at the Visitor Center desk on the day of the program. (Groups of 5 or more must register in advance.) For information, call 804-358-7166, ext. 333.
August Street Party - Come party away the evening in the “Center of the Universe” with King Edward & the B.D.’s Band. Food beverages and dancin in the street.
Recycling and E-cycling at My Manakin Market – The Goochland Anti-Litter and Recycling Council (GARC) is sponsoring electronics recycling at the Market. Most items will be accepted for free; $5 fee for TVs. For a full list of accepted items visit www.manakinmarket.com. ChiknEGG and Four Seasons Recyling and Trading are holding a One-Day Inventory Reduction Sale on Earth Machine compost bins ($65) and Systern Rain Barrels ($55). Compost demo by Backyard Farmers, newspaper hats by Rainbow Station and our Marketeer Club kid vendors, too!
Summer Brain Skills Event at LearningRx Richmond West from 10 am – 12 pm. LearningRx is having a summer brain skills event for teachers, parents, and professionals who want to learn how to increase cognitive skills in the classroom, at home, and at work. The FREE session will be held on Saturday August 18th from 10:00 am-12 noon at the LearningRx West located at 3850 Gaskins Road, Suite 250, Richmond, VA 23233.
Family Game Night: Wii Love Games! At Armour House & Gardens at Meadowview at 6:00 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Join us for this family-fun event and play some classic games as well as today’s popular Wii! We’ll introduce your kids to games that were popular in the past while still enjoying the competition of an outdoor monster Wii challenge! Information: 343-3506.
Start Your Engines as they unveil the new, interactive race car-themed exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Richmond! Build your own car, wave the winner’s flag, and climb inside a real racecar this Saturday, August 18th at CMoR Central!
Date Night Richmond 2012 is a special night for couples to laugh and spend time together! Married comedy team Barnes & Miner will have you laughing about life, relationships, marriage, parenthood and many other things. Buy your tickets today so you and your significant other can have a night out in Richmond – encouraging and enriching your relationship!
Pamper Me Pretty Expo at the Hilton Garden Inn Airport from noon until 5 pm. Shopping and pampering are women’s most universal connecting points and we love nothing more than mixing over both. If you could use some down time with a favorite girlfriend, your mother, or daughter in addition to great shopping, fun and pampering then Pamper Me Pretty Expo is the perfect excuse!
Down Home Family Reunion at Abner Clay Park from 4 pm – 11 pm. The 22nd Annual Down Home Family Reunion explores a full spectrum of music, dance, stories, food, shopping and enrichment in this Celebration of African American Folklife. It’s a heritage festival that takes attendees on a folkloric journey from West Africa through the Caribbean and into America. Of course, Virginia is at the historic epicenter of the latter movement.
Comedy fans of RVA, take note! One of the biggest local comedy events of the year hits town this very weekend, and you are not going to want to miss it. The Summer Value tour, featuring Mr. Medium Energy, Todd Barry, and America’s Funnyman, Neil Hamburger, touches down at Gallery 5 this Saturday for two performances. Visit website for details.
Sunday, August 19
Music in the Park is a free, family-friendly Sunday night concert series at Forest Hill Park. Bring a picnic, chairs and the whole family for a great (free!) night in the park. 3rd Wave plays surf rock.
Richmond Rox Pre Rides – First, we are very proud to announce that the VCU Medical Center is our new title sponsor for this inaugural year! Thank you! #1 hospital in VA! We have two Richmond Rox Pre Rides for you this upcoming weekend! All are welcome for the 56mile Richmond Rox Pre Ride Saturday 8/18 & Sunday 8/19 at 8am at Rocketts Landing Parking lot beside Rt 5.
Patrick Henry Reenactment at St. John’s Church at 1:00 p.m. St. John’s Church presents historical reenactments at the original location of the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775. Professional actors in 1770s attire portray ten delegates, including Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington. The delegates engage in the debates and arguments of the Second Virginia Convention, which lead up to Patrick Henry’s immortal “Give me liberty or give me death!” speech.
The Brides Against Breast Cancer Nationwide Tour of Gowns is returning to Richmond, VA August 17th & 18th at the Omni Richmond Hotel.
Skate-a-Way party for CCPL Summer Reading at Skate Away, Midlothian, VA from 2 pm – 4:30 pm. Kids, bring your completed reading log from Chesterfield County Public Library and skate for free at Skate-a-Way in Midlothian! Facility capacity is limited to 1,000 people.
