Don’t miss all of the great fun this month and be sure to check out our Fall Festivals and Fun post – with almost 100 different upcoming festivals and events! Also, Body Worlds & the Brain has a special treat for Richmond – due to high demand, this exhibit is open for extended hours this week. But hurry, the exhibit it leaving the Science Museum of Virginia on September 23.
Note: Always check dates, times, and locations for events as they may change after events are posted. Thank you!
Ongoing
The Hound of the Baskervilles – Begins September 14 – November 4, 2012. Part of Virginia Rep’s Barksdale Season at Hanover Tavern – Three actors take on more than twenty roles including Holmes, Dr. Watson, and themselves as they hilariously retell the story of the classic thriller with the killer dog! This highly theatrical comedy will have you howling with laughter. A fast-paced spoof for the entire family!
Click here for some ongoing events at the Science Museum of Virginia and more.
Disney on Ice through September 23.
Remember that September is ADHD Awareness Month and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
September 18
Maintaining Strong Bones: A Lifelong Pursuit – Bone health is a lifelong pursuit and something that becomes even more important as you age. Join the John Rolfe YMCA, MARTIN’S and Virginia Women’s Center for a lunch discussion about a complete approach to maintaining strong bones through exercise, diet and health prevention. Details and registration information included here.
Tuesday Trail Tails at 10:30am. Join Pocahontas State Park for Tuesday Trail Tails! CMoR Chesterfield – Third Tuesday of Each Month.
September 19
AT&T and It Can Wait Campaign: “No Text on Board – Pledge Day”. There is no message so important that it can’t wait if you’re behind the wheel driving. Take the pledge today.
Lunch Break Science noon – 1 p.m. at Science Museum of Virginia. ADHD, Dyslexia, Learning Disorders, Asperger’s and Autism presented by Brain Balance Achievement Center Executive Director Dr. Mark Smith.
Living Ethics: Where Body Meets World Beyond 2001: How Medical Advances Blur the Boundary Between Humanity and Technology
Wednesday, September 19, 6:30 pm reception, 7 pm presentation. Colonel Leon E. Moores, MD, FACS, FAANS, addresses medical ethics and advanced technology. He is a board certified neurosurgeon, Associate Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics at the Uniformed Services University and serves as the Army Surgeon General’s Consultant for Neurosurgery. Living Ethics is sponsored by Bon Secours Virginia Health System and the Science Museum of Virginia. Since seating is limited, please call 804.864.1400 to reserve your space. Free.
Women’s Health from Puberty to Menopause – Wednesday, September 19th from 7:00pm – 8:30pm.
Massage Envy and Arthritis Foundation Healing Hands Day - Massage Envy and the Arthritis Foundation have joined forces to host Healing Hands for Arthritis, a one-day national event to build awareness and raise funds to fight arthritis. On September 19, 2012, all Massage Envy locations will donate $10 from every one-hour massage or facial to the Arthritis Foundation.
The Amazing Raise – During this 36-hour online giving event, the more unique donors who give a gift of $50 or more to their favorite nonprofits, the greater the chance of those organizations winning a grand prize of $20,000. Mark your calendar. Spread the word. And most importantly, support your favorite nonprofit(s) and better your community by participating in The Amazing Raise, 6 am Sept. 19 – 6 pm Sept. 20, at GIVERICHMOND.ORG.
Amazing Raise at CultureWorks - It is CultureWorks’ address and if you make your Amazing Raise gift on Wed., September 19th at 19:06 (that’s 7:06 pm!) CultureWorks could win an extra $1,000 for the donation made closest to it.
September 20
Disney on Ice Rockin’ Ever After – Disney on Ice shows that come to Richmond, and we want you to attend and join the fun, too! The show will be in Richmond 9/20-9/23/12 at the Coliseum. All of our favorites will be there, from Ariel to Belle to Mickey and friends.
The Amazing Raise – During this 36-hour online giving event, the more unique donors who give a gift of $50 or more to their favorite nonprofits, the greater the chance of those organizations winning a grand prize of $20,000. Mark your calendar. Spread the word. And most importantly, support your favorite nonprofit(s) and better your community by participating in The Amazing Raise, 6 am Sept. 19 – 6 pm Sept. 20, at GIVERICHMOND.ORG
Safe Harbor Open House – where women are welcomed with open arms.
Virginia Crossroads Live with Darius Drucker. Hooper Park, Crewe, VA. 6:00 p.m.. Buy tickets online or at the gate.
Celebrate Richmond at Spirited Art. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Come out this September and Celebrate Richmond at Spirited Art! Each date listed we are painting a Richmond or Virginia based theme. 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!
Armenian Food Festival at 5:00 p.m. at St. James Armenian Church. Dig into Armenian food and beverages like the hye burger, cheese bouregs and pomegranate wine. Plus Armenian dancing, cultural market and more.
September 21
Pink Tie Gala Bachelor Auction – If you’re a single Richmond gal and haven’t attended the Pink Tie Gala Bachelor Auction, you’re in for a treat!
National POW/MIA Recognition Day at Virginia War Memorial at 10:00 a.m. Virginians pause to remember all Americans who were Prisoners of War and those Missing In Action and their families.
Children’s Museum of Richmond – Calling all child advocates! Do you think political candidates should be talking more about kids’ issues? Then join us Sept 21, 11 a.m., at the Children’s Museum of Richmond to rally on behalf of children! Sponsored by Voices for Virginia’s Children- non-partisan, just pro-kids!
Corduroy the Bear is making a visit to the children’s department of Barnes and Noble Short Pump at 7:00 p.m.
Field Day of the Past in Rockville, VA (just 10 minutes from Short Pump in Goochland). Antique steam and gas show. We have truck pulls, tractor pulls, children’s activities, historic buildings, 4-H livestock shows, Native American long house, Va. High School Rodeo, Draft horse & mule demos, church on Sunday a.m.. Antique Construction Equipment demos, gold mining equipment,arts and crafts, heritage crafts, modern construction and commercial displays, operating steam saw mill, sorghum press, smoke house, lots of food vendors and great fun.
It happens once a CENTURY! Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Japanese Garden at Maymont during an evening of Japanese culture and cuisine on Friday, September 21. Displays will include bonsai, Japanese fish kites, kimonos, Ikebana arrangements and much more. And don’t miss the bamboo sculpture created especially for the event. Deadline for reservations is September 14.
Children’s Museum of Richmond Target $1 Family Night
GrowRVA Food Truck Court at the Science Museum of Virginia at 5:00 p.m. Bring your friends and family to the Science Museum of Virginia to visit your favorite food trucks for a variety of gourmet, ethnic and specialty foods.
LiveSky: Water We Looking for? – 6 p.m. – Our bodies are 60% water and 70% of our planet is covered by water. This precious liquid is an important building block of our lives and we simply can’t survive without it, so how much water is out in the great unknown of our solar system? Join us as we explore the cosmic quest for another place that holds liquid water. After the show, weather permitting, join members of the Richmond Astronomical Society as they point telescopes into the vastness of space so that we can see things with our own eyes! $5, free for Science Museum of Virginia members.
Disney on Ice Rockin’ Ever After – Disney on Ice shows that come to Richmond, and we want you to attend and join the fun, too! The show will be in Richmond 9/20-9/23/12 at the Coliseum. All of our favorites will be there, from Ariel to Belle to Mickey and friends.
54th Armenian Food Festival, St. James Armenian Church September 20-23. This little church at 834 Pepper Avenue puts on a big food festival with plenty of tasty Armenian specialties. Dig into the hye burger, cheese bouregs and oh-so-tempting phyllo pastries. Plus Armenian dancing, music, cultural market and more.
St. Benedict Oktoberfest – St. Benedict Catholic Church. Wilkommen! It’s the much-anticipated 8th Annual Oktoberfest back this year September 21-23! Authentic German food, beer and of course music is on tap for the day. In its 8th year, this festival is now three days and boasts over 15,000 in attendance. Friday 4 pm – 11pm; Saturday, 11 am-11 pm; Sunday 12 pm – 6 pm.
September 22
The Hooray for Hopewell Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p .m. Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday in the downtown area of the city off Cawson, Appomattox and Broadway streets. This event is free and family oriented. There will be an arts and crafts area, Main Stage with continuous entertainment, balloon sculpting, face painting and Jonathan the Juggler. Food vendors will be on hand, along with civic groups, exhibits and more. For more information call 804-452-1822 or visit the city of Hopewell website. Lori Smith with Marks & Harrison will be working at booth 532, administering free Child Identification Kits. The kits are a great way for parents to keep vital information about the children at home, in case of an emergency.
Meet Makeover Master Clinton Kelly for an exclusive fashion presentation at Macy’s, Short Pump at 2:00 p.m. Join Macy’s for a very special fashion presentation hosted by the makeover master himself, Clinton Kelly! Clinton will showcase the must-haves for Fall for women of all shapes and sizes! Plus, with any $100 or more women’s clothing purchase made on the day of the event, you’ll receive a copy of Clinton’s book, Oh No She Didn’t!
Chickahominy Indian Tribe 61st Annual Fall Festival and POWWOW – 10 am – 6 pm. Grounds will open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. Grand entry at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. The festival/Pow-Wow will feature Native American dancers, drummers, singers and cultural demonstrations. The festival is open to the public. Donations will be accepted at the gate
Community Shred Day at Call Federal Credit Union Chesterfield, Midlothian, VA 9 am – noon. Call Federal Credit Union’s Chesterfield branch will be hosting a Community Shred Day. Documentation destruction experts, Shred-It, will be on site to assist you in making sure your sensitive information doesn’t end up in the hands of an identity thief. Bring old bank and credit card statements, medical bills, Social Security payment stubs, and anything else that might contain personal data.
Field Day of the Past in Rockville, VA (just 10 minutes from Short Pump in Goochland). Antique steam and gas show. We have truck pulls, tractor pulls, children’s activities, historic buildings, 4-H livestock shows, Native American long house, Va. High School Rodeo, Draft horse & mule demos, church on Sunday a.m.. Antique Construction Equipment demos, gold mining equipment,arts and crafts, heritage crafts, modern construction and commercial displays, operating steam saw mill, sorghum press, smoke house, lots of food vendors and great fun.
Kidgits Fall Festival at Virginia Center Commons Mall. In celebration of the first day of autumn, Virginia Center Commons and the Simon Kidgits Club are hosting a Fall Festival on Saturday, September 22 from 11am-5pm in the Sears Court. Join the fun with activities including pumpkin decorating, a bounce house, games, and much more! Feast on fun fall treats and enter to win great prizes throughout the day!
28th Annual Mustang & Ford Car Show 8am – 5 pm at Bass Pro Shops, Ashland, VA.
Massey on the River from 6-10 p.m. at Rocketts Landing. The Massey Alliance invites you to celebrate the end of summer at Massey on the River September 22, 2012 at Rocketts Landing.Held rain or shine, guests will enjoy an entertaining evening with great live music by Richmond’s favorite yacht rock band, Three Sheets to the Wind, good company, gourmet dinner, cold local craft beers and beverages and an enticing silent auction.
Lucy Corr Foundation 5K Run/Walk for the Future at Lucy Corr Village, Chesterfield, VA 7:00 a.m. A flat course run through the Courthouse Complex or Walk through the Chesterfield County Nature Trail. All ages welcome and prizes will be awarded to the first and second place winner in each age division.
DogServices “Dog Lover’s Day and Open House” from 1-4 p.m. at Thalbro & West locations. Food, treats, prizes, and more. In honor of our newest location in Short Pump and our great new space on Thalbro Street, we’re celebrating dog lovers across the City! Come learn about some of Richmond’s dog-loving local business and organizations, and tour our new facilities for daycare, boarding and grooming.
Hooray for Hopewell in Downtown Hopewell. This is the 34th Annual Hooray For Hopewell Festival. Saturday morning through Sunday evening . We will have live music, food vendors and children’s rides. Saturday and Sunday we’ll add arts & crafts galore, as well as live entertainment for everyone. Come on out and Celebrate 34 years with us!!
54th Armenian Food Festival, St. James Armenian Church September 20-23. This little church at 834 Pepper Avenue puts on a big food festival with plenty of tasty Armenian specialties. Dig into the hye burger, cheese bouregs and oh-so-tempting phyllo pastries. Plus Armenian dancing, music, cultural market and more.
Disney on Ice Rockin’ Ever After – Disney on Ice shows that come to Richmond, and we want you to attend and join the fun, too! The show will be in Richmond 9/20-9/23/12 at the Coliseum. All of our favorites will be there, from Ariel to Belle to Mickey and friends.
International Food & Culture Festival from 11 am – 3 pm at Stratford University Richmond Campus, Glen Allen. Approximately 30 vendors and entertainers from countries and regions such as Brazil, Thailand, India, Africa, Greece, Middle East, Japan, and Italy will be present at this annual Festival.
There will also be a Children’s Corner, with the Richmond SPCA Tail Wag’N, face painting, Fire Truck tours, a moon bounce, and a petting zoo, making this a fun event for the whole family. Parking will be available on site and in nearby parking lots. Food and beverages range in price from $3.00-$5.00.
Free for All 8 High School Marching Band Demo at J. R. Tucker High School, Henrico, VA. JR Tucker High School Marching Tigers welcome 20+ marching bands for a full day of performances. Bands perform in front of judges and the community. FREE to all bands and the public. Concessions available.
Hotel Transylvania screening – grab your free tickets early!
Family Fun Fest with the Children’s Museum of Richmond – at HCA VA West Creek Emergency Center – Elmo, fire truck, helicopter, ambulance, magic shows, Nutzy, arts, crafts, hula hooping, food, fun and lots of activities.
Raise the Loot Shopping Extravanza – lots of great vendors for great causes.
St. Benedict Oktoberfest – St. Benedict Catholic Church. Wilkommen! It’s the much-anticipated 8th Annual Oktoberfest back this year September 21-23! Authentic German food, beer and of course music is on tap for the day. In its 8th year, this festival is now three days and boasts over 15,000 in attendance. Friday 4 pm – 11pm; Saturday, 11 am-11 pm; Sunday 12 pm – 6 pm.
SlutWalk event, “Abolish the Blame” – The first Richmond event will take place 11:30 am – 3:00 pm, Saturday, September 22, 2012. The walk will begin in Monroe Park, travel up Main Street and end in Byrd Park. SlutWalk Richmond’s event is aimed at raising awareness of sexual violence and bringing an end to victim-blaming in sexual crimes. If you would like to take part in SlutWalk Richmond as a participant and help bring an end to victim-blaming, please register at this link. If you are a business, a non-profit organization, and would like to be a sponsor, or make a donation, please contact organizer Helen Rogers at [email protected] or at 804.476.0235. Follow SlutWalk Richmond on Facebook and Twitter.
Community Family Fun Day – Join us for a Community Family Fun Day! Bring your family to enjoy games, crafts, food, drawings, music and more! Held at FWC, 7424 Belmont Road, Chesterfield, VA, 23832.
10th annual Children’s Hospital Foundation four mile walk/run on September 22nd! The race will start and end at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at 2924 Brook Road and will be a flat course, so its fun for all ages and level of runner! Registration is $25 before September 7th and $35 after. The first 1200 registrants will get a race t-shirt and goody bag, so sign up today! Register HERE
September 23
Canal Boats and Cobblestones – 2-4 p.m. – Explore architectural treasures and preservation efforts along the James River and the Canals, which were developed in the 1840’s to bypass river rapids. Includes Shockoe Slip, the Turning Basin and the warehouse district. Meet at the James Center Clock Tower at 10th and Cary streets.
Hoedown with Hope
Join the World Pediatric Project’s Junior Board for an afternoon of family fun, games, snacks, activities and good times. This family fun event will take place Sunday, September 23 at the Sabot Hill Summer House on Dover Lake. Tickets are $10 per person (children 2 and under are free).
54th Armenian Food Festival, St. James Armenian Church September 20-23. This little church at 834 Pepper Avenue puts on a big food festival with plenty of tasty Armenian specialties. Dig into the hye burger, cheese bouregs and oh-so-tempting phyllo pastries. Plus Armenian dancing, music, cultural market and more.
Colonial Market & Fair at Mount Vernon – Mount Vernon re-creates a lively early-American marketplace with demonstrations, crafts and two stages of entertainment! Free boats cruises take place this weekend only. – September 22-23.
The Hooray for Hopewell Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p .m. Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday in the downtown area of the city off Cawson, Appomattox and Broadway streets. This event is free and family oriented. There will be an arts and crafts area, Main Stage with continuous entertainment, balloon sculpting, face painting and Jonathan the Juggler. Food vendors will be on hand, along with civic groups, exhibits and more. For more information call 804-452-1822 or visit the city of Hopewell website. Lori Smith with Marks & Harrison will be working at booth 532, administering free Child Identification Kits. The kits are a great way for parents to keep vital information about the children at home, in case of an emergency.
Sundays with Snoopy at CMoR from 11 am – 2 pm.
Hooray for Hopewell in Downtown Hopewell. This is the 34th Annual Hooray For Hopewell Festival. Saturday morning through Sunday evening . We will have live music, food vendors and children’s rides. Saturday and Sunday we’ll add arts & crafts galore, as well as live entertainment for everyone. Come on out and Celebrate 34 years with us!!
St. Benedict Oktoberfest – St. Benedict Catholic Church. Wilkommen! It’s the much-anticipated 8th Annual Oktoberfest back this year September 21-23! Authentic German food, beer and of course music is on tap for the day. In its 8th year, this festival is now three days and boasts over 15,000 in attendance. Friday 4 pm – 11pm; Saturday, 11 am-11 pm; Sunday 12 pm – 6 pm.
Disney on Ice Rockin’ Ever After – Disney on Ice shows that come to Richmond, and we want you to attend and join the fun, too! The show will be in Richmond 9/20-9/23/12 at the Coliseum. All of our favorites will be there, from Ariel to Belle to Mickey and friends.
