It’s the last week of summer vacation for lots of kids while others are already heading back to school this week. But the fun and activities for kids and families does not stop here!
There is still plenty to do in Richmond and the surrounding area. Check out our events below and let us know of others that we can add to our calendar. Watch for our new Fall Festivals and Fun section on this website soon – plenty of Fall fun headed your way!
(Always visit website or call to confirm dates and times and events may change after publication)
Ongoing
Chesterfield County Fair and Festival – Popular entertainers, rides, food, and fun! August 24-September 1.
Virginia Repertory Theatre – Always….Patsy Cline through September 16; In the Next Room through September 8.
Stories at the Museum: National Hispanic Heritage Month at the Virginia Historical Museum. September 1-15. Special educator-led group readings and craft activities.
Body Worlds & the Brain at the Science Museum of Richmond through Sunday, September 23. Body Worlds open until 6 pm Friday and Saturday through Labor Day (last tickets have 4:45 pm entry time). Body Worlds open until 5 pm Sunday-Thursday (last tickets have 3:45 pm entry time).
Save a Brain at the Science Museum of Virginia – Now-Sunday, September 23. Help a bike-riding child minimize head injuries by donating $10 to give a helmet to a child in need. Text the word HELMET to 20222. Each text message donates $10 to give a bicycle helmet to a child who wouldn’t have one otherwise. A one-time donation of $10 will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid balance. All donations must be authorized by the account holder. All charges are billed by and payable to your mobile service provider. User must be age 18 or older or have parental permission to participate. By texting YES, the user agrees to the terms and conditions. Service is available on most carriers. Message & Data Rates May Apply. Donations are collected for the Science Museum of Virginia Foundation by the Mobile Giving Foundation and subject to the terms found at www.hmgf.org/t. You can unsubscribe at any time by texting STOP to short code 20222; text HELP to 20222 for help.
How People Make Things at the Science Museum of Virginia – Now-Sunday, October 7. Use real tools, materials, machines and processes of manufacturing in this interactive exhibition inspired by the factory tour segments from the “Mister Roger’s Neighborhood” television series. Explore the four manufacturing processes of cutting, molding, deforming and reassembling in a fun and safe manner. Included with Museum admission.
Bitten by the Bug at the Science Museum of Virginia Monday, August 20-Sunday, November 25. Check out this art gallery that has a father and son connection as well as an art and science connection! Chris Semtner paints wonderful bugs. No doubt his fascination grew as he watched his father, an entomologist, work at this profession and love. Bitten by the Bug features Semtner’s bug paintings and specimens and tools of the trade supplied by his father. Chris Semtner’s is Director of the Poe Museum. Included with Museum admission.
Monday, August 27
Richmond’s 25th Best of Bash – Join Richmond Magazine and RVA’s finest as we “Make the Best of the Worst Day of the week” at the Best Of Bash on August 27th. Net proceeds will benefit three charities chosen by readers (SPCA, SCAN and Massey Cancer Center). Event will feature live music, performances and guest appearances. Winning restaurants will serve signature dish samples, plus guests will “Taste the Local” beer. Wine samples will also be available from select wineries. (Full servings can be purchased.) Guests will be entertained with games, art, photo ops, giveaways and other fun. General admission begins at 6:30. There will be a VIP hour prior with special previews, Hall-of-Fame signature dishes and cocktails, and open bar.
Richmond Flying Squirrels Home Game. 7:05 pm at The Diamond. Visit the website for ticket prices, giveaway night info, and whether there are fireworks.
Henrico Concert Band at Dorey Park by the Lake at 7:00 p.m. The Henrico Concert Band will perform a series of three outdoor concerts. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend a casual evening in the park listening to your favorite band music! In case of inclement weather, the concerts may be cancelled. There will be no rain dates. Information: Amy Perdue, 501-5859.
Tuesday, August 28
Brain Balance Back-to-School Open House from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Center Tours from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – *Open forum with Dr. Smith at 15833 City View Drive, Midlothian, VA 23113 (In Westchester Commons plaza beside subway and behind Wawa) Open Forum topic: ADHD, dyslexia, learning disorders, autism, and asperger’s. Find out what causes these conditions and how proven non-drug and effective programs can help your child and family recover. *Please rsvp at 804.977.2747.
Girl Power Fundraiser – Mommy and Daughter Date Night at Spirited Art. Come and paint “Girl Power”! You can customize with your name. This will be painted on a 10×20″ canvas. See you soon! All ages are welcome to come and paint this evening.
Virginia Blood Services Blood Drive from 4-7 pm at Virginia Center Commons. As a part of the Virginia Blood Service’s 2nd Annual Summer Survival program, Virginia Center Commons will be opening its doors as a site for an end of summer blood drive from August 28-30. Donors may visit the area near JC Penney to participate and receive a free t-shirt as well as will be entered for a chance to win a $500 Visa gift card.
Nobody Told Me (All Moms) on August 28, 2012 at 6:30 pm (free) at Innsbrook. Commonwealth Parenting Family Educator offers good conversation, great tips and lots of support for moms of children of all ages. Bring your questions. Infants in carriers are welcome.
Pottery Barn – Kids of all ages are invited to join Pottery Barn Kids for story time every Tuesday. Members receive an official Book Club Passport at their first story time and a special gift after attending five story times.
Richmond Food Truck Court from 6-9 pm at the Virginia Historical Society. 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.
Richmond Flying Squirrels Home Game. 7:05 pm at The Diamond. Visit the website for ticket prices, giveaway night info, and whether there are fireworks!
Wednesday, August 29
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Young @ Art: Art-tastic Elements. August 30 from 10-11 a.m. for ages 2-5 accompanied by an adult. $10 per child (members $8) – adults free. Register online or call 804.340.1405. Enjoy fun puzzles, games, art activities, story time, and visits to the galleries. Art-tastic Elements Discover lines, shapes, colors, and textures in the American Galleries. Grow artistically by using these elements as the foundations for your own art.
Nobody Told Me (All Moms) on August 29, 2012 at 9:30 am (free) Michelle Johnston from Commonwealth Parenting. Join our Family Educator for conversation and support. Talk about everything from babies to teens. Share experiences and ideas and gain perspective on the most important job of being a mom. You will meet at our office on Markel Rd, across from Willow Lawn.
New & Due Baby Shower. Ring Around the Rosy 2012 FALL/WINTER Sale. 6pm-9pm. Rockwood Square Shopping Center, 10185 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112.
Richmond Flying Squirrels Home Game. 7:05 pm at The Diamond. Visit the website for ticket prices, giveaway night info, and whether there are fireworks!
Thursday, August 30
Summer Sounds at Stony Point Fashion Park
Henrico Community Band. Free at 7 pm at Deep Run Nature Pavilio for all ages. The Henrico Concert Band and the Henrico Community Band will each perform a series of three outdoor concerts. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend a casual evening in the park listening to your favorite band music! In case of inclement weather, the concerts may be cancelled.
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.
Richmond Flying Squirrels Home Game at 7:05 pm at The Diamond. Visit the website for ticket prices, giveaway night info, and whether there are fireworks!
Friday, August 31
Deadline to sign your child up for the Special Olympics FREE Young Athletes Program.
“Coming of Age” Benefit Concert. 7 pm – Over 50 of Culture4myKids’ young people will bless the Dog Town Theater stage with songs, dances, cultural lessons, and drum rhythms. Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door. The concert will feature: Taaluma Youth Dance and Drum Company, Higher Achievement Scholars, and other C4MK summer workshop and camp participants. Proceeds to benefit Culture4MyKids’ Nea Onnim Scholarship Fund. Summer of Culture celebration.
Fun in the Sun at Spirited Art – Kids Combo Class with All Fired Up. Come on out for “Fun in the Sun”. This class will paint “Flip Flops” on a 11×14″ canvas with Spirited Art and will be followed by working with All Fired Up “Flip Flop” clay project. Send off Summer with us on our last “Fun in the Sun” Friday kids class. This class will go from 10:00 am – 12:15 pm.
Summer Sounds at Stony Point Fashion Park
Richmond Flying Squirrels Home Game at 7:05 pm at The Diamond. Visit the website for ticket prices, giveaway night info, and whether there are fireworks!
Opening Weekend – Ring Around the Rosy 2012 FALL/WINTER Sale. Rockwood Square Shopping Center, 10185 Hull Street Road, Midlothian, VA 23112. Back to School Shopping – Shop for Fall/Winter Clothing, Toys, Books, DVD’s, Home Decor, Women’s Clothing & Accessories, shoes, Infant Equipment & Supplies, Furniture and Much More.
Saturday, September 1
Goal Post Football Game September workshop at Home Depot 9 am – noon.
Join us for the Latin Dance Exhibition on Saturday, September 1st from 2-3 p.m. lower level, in front of Macy’s South. The Richmond Chapter of Ballroom Dancers will demonstrate the Tango, Cha-Cha, Samba and you’ll be able to join the fun when they ask the audience to join in for line dancing!
CMoR Free Admission for Bank of America Cardholders. Bank of America Cardholders receive free admission to both Children’s Museum of Richmond locations on the first full weekend of every month! Simply show your Bank of America credit or debit card and photo ID to receive free admission to CMoR Central or CMoR Short Pump. Visit Bank of America for more information.
Back to School Arts and Crafts Saturday, Sep 1 1:00p to 3:00p at A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Richmond, VA.
Kids Night Out at Romp n Roll! 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! $30, which includes a pizza dinner. Ages 2-5 (potty-training not required). Reservations Required. Romp n’ Roll Mechanicsville (6300 Mechanicsville Turnpike, Mechanicsville VA 23111, 804-730-2060)
Summer Sounds at Stony Point Fashion Park
Discovery Tour Saturday, Sep 1 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm at Crump Park & Meadow Farm Museum,Glen Allen, VA. For all ages. Take a tour and discover all the treasures located throughout the Sheppard family home. There are many discoveries to be made – Information: 804-501-2130.
Celebrate Richmond at Spirited Art. Come out this September and Celebrate Richmond at Spirited Art. Enjoy an alternative night out with good food and wine available for purchase via The Wine Loft and paint a picture of Richmond that you get to take home with you that same evening. Our artists will walk you through step by step to your finished masterpiece.
Harvest Wine Festival – The 7th Annual Harvest Wine Festival! Join us and three other guest wineries to celebrate the fall harvest. Listen to live music, taste wine from four different wineries, attend wine 101 seminar and tours, visit with craft vendors and check out our food vendor. Picnics are always welcome at our events. Tickets: $15.00/person – Time: 11 AM – 5 PM – Band: The Taters. Note: Rain or shine Location: James River Cellar Winery
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Sunday Family Day at Spirited Art. Come on out for our “Sunday Fun Days”. This is a Family Class that is good for ages 5 -95. Green Trees will be painted on 16×20″ canvas on September 2 at 2:00 p.m.
