November kicks off with lots of family-friendly activities and holiday events. There are so many holiday events, we’ve created a special posting just for those – click here to keep up with holiday events throughout the holiday season.
There is still time to help the troops by selling your Halloween candy to Drs. Atkins, Maestrello, Miller & Associates. They’re purchasing candy through November 7 to send to the troops. They’re also giving away prizes for kids so stop by with your left-over, unopened candy.
Ongoing Events
Free movie night at Tom Leonards every Friday in October. Every Friday night in October starting around 7pm, please join Tom Leonards Farmers Market located at 4150 Brookriver Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23060 under the big tent for kids holiday movie night. Will include free movie, popcorn, hot chocolate, apple cider, face painting and hay rides. Bring your chair or sit on hay bales.
The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program: November 9 – December 8 (Monday-Saturday), from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., in Fountain Court near Burlington. Virginia Center Commons is partnering with The Salvation Army on their annual holiday Angel Tree program, which provides new clothing and toys for children of families in need. For more information, visit www.salvationarmytreeusa.org.
Polar Express (film in IMAX®DOME) Saturday, November 17-Wednesday, January 23 – Based on the modern holiday classic written by children’s author Chris Van Allsburg, Polar Express follows the journey of a young boy named Billy who doubts the existence of Santa Claus. With a family who believes everything from the elves to flying reindeer are myths, Billy’s whole viewpoint changes when a mysterious train visits him on Christmas Eve promising to take him and other children to the North Pole. The train’s conductor, along with other passengers, help turn Billy’s crisis into a journey of self-discovery in this heart-warming holiday film. $9 general admission, $5 for members.
The Science Museum of Virginia has lots of activities throughout November so visit their website to see them all.
Monday, November 5
Barnes and Noble Chesterfield storytime for kids. 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, November 6
Don’t forget to VOTE!
St. Catherine’s Open House for Grade 5-12 – Learn what they have to offer. Admissions events to help parents decide. Call 804.281.7140.
Tutor Doctor at Chick-fil-A Parham Road. Bring your homework and get the Tutor Doctor to help. 3:30pm-5:00pm.
Medicine in Uganda – Speed Bumps and Tsetse Flies presented by McGuire V.A. Medical Center Primary Care Medical Director Dr. James Schmitt.
Brewskies for the Babies for Jack & Abby Foundation.
Club Mom from 9am-11am at Chesterfield Towne Center with Jesse the Juggler. 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.).
Free Murad Skin Analysis at Massage Envy.
Melody Magic Music Studio Mini Camp with Bricks for Kidz. Sign up for this fun mini camp at Crave Yogurt or Melody Magic Music Studio. Kids will enjoy building a Motorized lego creation, Lego games and free play with logos galore for ages 6-12.
Wednesday, November 7
Wine Down with us at The Wine Loft – and help support Virginia Eye Institute’s Cataract Mission. Wine, food, socialization, and fun all for a great cause! It’s the last chance to attend a Wine Down in 2012.
Free Murad Skin Analysis at Massage Envy.
Special Night for Special Needs from 5:30-7:30 pm at CMoR Central. The Children’s Museum of Richmond will open its doors for an evening especially for children 10 years old and younger who have special needs and their families. It’s free.
Richmond Waldorf School Observation Day. Parent-only event to learn more about what they have to offer. Begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. Pre-registeration required.
The Wonder of Girls (Parents of girls 9-14 years) at 6:30 p.m. delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.
Thursday, November 8
Tutor Doctor at Chick-fil-A Short Pump. Bring your homework and get the Tutor Doctor to help. 3:30pm-5:00pm.
Dadchat (Men only) at 7:00 p.m. Free, open, informal group offering helpful ideas and conversation. Facilitated by a seasoned dad through Commonwealth Parenting.
Friday, November 9
Monday’s Child Consignment Sale November 9-11: Seasonal children’s consignment sale.
Santa Arrives at Chesterfield Towne Center. Kick-off the holiday season with a grand ceremony to light the tree with the children. Live jazz music provided by the Monacan High School Jazz Band and a parade with Santa through the mall to his set where he will be through December 24th for pictures and visits with the children.
Virginia Cider Week – cider tastings, cooking classes, cider and cheese workshops, and more throughout Richmond and the surrounding area. Enjoy cider!
American Indian Pow-Wow – The Showplace – The best in American Indian Arts, Crafts, Food, Dance and Entertainment. 2,500 attendees expected.
Saturday, November 10
Yoga with Nitya – Free Kids and Family Yoga Class: DVD Release Party on November 10.
Monday’s Child Consignment Sale November 9-11: Seasonal children’s consignment sale.
Beer, Food, Crafts, and Live Music: ‘Taste the Local’ at Short Pump on November 10.
Fall Floral Wreath Workshop – University of Richmond – NEW! Using all-natural materials, each participant will craft a floral ring that can be used as a centerpiece or as a hanging wreath, perfect for the harvest season.
Santa arrives at Virginia Center Commons AND Santa Saturday with the Children’s Place at Virginia Center Commons. Kidgits members will delight in the magic of the season with a breakfast, fun holiday activities, a parade led by Santa himself and an ornament making craft and visits from Santa at The Children’s Place. Call 804.266.9002 for reservations which are required.
Tree Lighting, Music and Holiday Fun – Stony Point Fashion Park. Kick off the holidays with an animated light show.Enjoy music from the Kings of Swing, giveaways and balloon creations for kids 10 and under, while supplies last. At 7:00 p.m. count down the illumination of the animated Community Tree.
Romp n’ Roll Kids Night Out at Midlothian. 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!
CMoR Fall Fest: Meet the Cat in the Hat – Saturday, November 10th only at CMoR Chesterfield. 10:00am– 4:00pm. Special appearances from the Cat himself, special story time and activities throughout the day!
“Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin and the Farm Midwives” A pre-release screening – November, 10th 2012 12:30-4pm Come join us for a FREE screening of the new documentary “Birth Story: Ina May Gaskin and the Farm Midwives” at the historic Byrd Theatre in Carytown. The film will be followed by a discussion and Q&A with area midwives, physicians, and doulas where you can learn about childbirth options in the greater Richmond area. Presented by Richmond Doulas. Doors at 12:30 pm, film begins at 1:00 pm. The Byrd Theatre & Foundation, 2908 W Cary St, Richmond, Virginia 23221.
- 11 am – Eric Lumpkin shares his classical guitar skills.
- 1 pm – Kevin Wade Inge has been a mainstay of the Richmond music scene for 15 years, playing in numerous local, regional, and national acts. Kevin will be exploring various forms of slide guitar during this performance, as well as alternate guitar tunings, with influences from Memphis to Calcutta.
Community Health Fair at Regency Mall.
American Girl Fashion Show at Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg. November 10-11.
Anthem Richmond Marathon in downtown Richmond.
Holiday Craft Show at AshCreek Clubhouse, Mechanicsville, VA. Our 11th annual show with over 35 professional crafters with handmade items that you will be proud to own or buy for gifts. Hit that holiday list early and don’t forget yourself. Giftables, cards, stained glass, jewelry, wooden pens, pottery, ladies accessories, holiday decorations, door prizes & food. 10854 Linderwood Drive, Mechanicsville, VA. 804.550.7149.
Ashland Train Day at the Ashland Library. We have music, games, lots of model trains, children’s train rides, trolley rides, food, railroad related vendors, displays and of course our mascots, plus much, much more.
Santa’s Arrival: November 10 at Noon. Visit Santa’s Winter Wonderland at Virginia Center Commons’s jcpenney Court and have your holiday photo taken with St. Nick!
Virginia Cider Week – cider tastings, cooking classes, cider and cheese workshops, and more throughout Richmond and the surrounding area. Enjoy cider!
American Indian Pow-Wow – The Showplace – The best in American Indian Arts, Crafts, Food, Dance and Entertainment. 2,500 attendees expected.
Lee-Davis High School’s 31st Annual Holiday Bazaar & Craft Show – 9am-3pm. Come support the Lee-Davis High School Band programs and support your community. The Holiday Bazaar & Craft Show will feature a variety of vendors. You’ll be able to select from, Handcrafted Items, Jewelry, Candles, Thanksgiving & Holiday Items, Bake Sale, Silent Auction and more! For more information or to reserve a booth, call 804-746-9164 or email-[email protected].
North Pole Vendor and Craft Fair 8am-2pm. We are a group of ladies who created this event in order to help small business owners and consultants from Avon, Thirty-One, Mary-Kay, Scentsy to get their name out. We are asking the public to join in a fun day of shopping till you drop in one place by bringing a canned good per person who enters for the Virginia Food Bank. 5101 Ruritan Place, Richmond, VA.
Give Thanks Community Food Drive Concert – 3pm-5pm at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Event will be emceed by GiGi Hopkins and feature an exciting variety of talent including A.G.L.O.W. Dance Ministry of Faith and Family Church, The Levites praise team of Agape International Church, Spoken Word by Soteria “Soso” Shepperson, Jake Holmes and In Due Season, Mime by Audrey Francis of Bethel Ministries Church, Trinity Page an 8 year old praise dancer from Manna Christian Fellowship, national recording artist Bryan Pound, and a special performance by event organizer “Grace” Gilliam.
Free Entrance Day at Maggie Walker National Historic Site.
Holiday Bazaar at First Congregational United Church of Christ, Chesterfield, VA – Annual holiday event. Local crafters and vendors will sell a variety of unique gift items including jewelry, accessories, toys, fabric arts, home and holiday decor, kitchenware, food items and more from 9 am until 2 pm. Bake sale; food concession. Handicapped-accessible. This event helps support the church’s CARITAS ministry. 9am-2pm.
22nd Annual Cookies and Crafts Fair at Woodlake United methodist Church 9am-1:30pm. 6601 Woodlake Village Parkway, Midlothian.
Sunday, November 11
Veterans Day Ceremony at the Virginia ar Memorial.
American Indian Pow-Wow – The Showplace – The best in American Indian Arts, Crafts, Food, Dance and Entertainment. 2,500 attendees expected.
A Veterans Day Commemoration and Concert will take place at the Carillon in Byrd Park. The first floor of the Carillon will be open for touring at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 11.
The Chesterfield County Annual Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony will take place at the Chesterfield County Historic 1917 Courthouse Green on Iron Bridge Road. In the event of inclement weather, head to the Chesterfield County Public Meeting Room – 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 11.
A Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony will take place at Hanover Westside Park at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 11.
Lincoln Legs: Brunch Brushes with Richmond History. We’ll walk in Lincoln’s footsteps, from 17th and Dock streets near where he came ashore from the James River and trace his walk, adding our own Real Richmond touches along the way. Richmond Floodwall.
UR Wind Ensemble. Director David Niethamer will conduct music from the classic repertoire for wind ensemble, including Gordon Jacob’s William Byrd Suite. Booker Hall of Music University of Richmond at 7:30 p.m.
American Girl Fashion Show at Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg. November 10-11.
Monday’s Child Consignment Sale November 9-11: Seasonal children’s consignment sale.
Virginia Cider Week – cider tastings, cooking classes, cider and cheese workshops, and more throughout Richmond and the surrounding area. Enjoy cider!
