Happy Thanksgiving!
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The Richmondmom.com Events Calendar is filling up fast for the remainder of the year. Visit our Richmond Holiday Guide for more special holiday events and let us know of others to add. Watch for lots of tree lightings and Santa sightings this week as we head into Thanksgiving.
Be sure and register our contest to win 4 tickets to Madeline’s Christmas by Friday, November 23.
ONGOING
WLI Holiday Gift Drive for Children – Join United Way’s Women’s Leadership Initiative in giving individual holiday gift boxes to hundreds of infants and young children in the Richmond region who are being served by home visiting programs such as CHIP of Richmond and Healthy Families at Family Lifeline & Quin Rivers Healthy Families.
Closer Than Ever (November 28, 2012 – January 6, 2013) at Virginia Repertory Theatre is an intimate musical about love, friendship, security, and happiness – holding onto those essentials in a world that seems to spin faster every day. In 1989, the New York Times described it as “one of the half-dozen finest American theater scores of the last decade.” This Off Broadway classic originally opened with a smash hit production in Greenwich Village in 1989, and was most recently revived in NYC this season, once again earning universal raves from critics and audiences alike. That recent hit revival closed last Sunday after a sold-out five month run.
Madeline’s Christmas – November 30-December 30 at Virginia Rep Theatre. Also, enjoy brunch with Madeline and Snow Bear on December 1, 8, 15, or 22. Get tickets early!
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.
Rocky Mountain Express (film in IMAX®DOME) through-Friday March 1 – Join in the epic adventure of building Canada’s first transcontinental railway as you are propelled on a steam train journey through the Canadian Rockies. $9 general admission, $5 for members.
Bitten by the Bug through November 25 at the Science Museum of Virginia – Check out this art gallery that has a father and son connection as well as an art and science connection featuring Chris Semtner’s art and his entomologist father’s collection. Included with Museum admission.
Element 29 at the Science Museum of Virginia through November 25 – Peruse Kim Eubank’s unique copper works called metal quilts. Element 29 is located in the café.
Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked The World – Now-Sunday, January 6 – Take a journey through a motley crew of legendary guitars in our latest exhibition as you explore the history of the world’s most recognized musical instrument, examine more than 60 guitars, historical artifacts and play the world’s largest guitar! Included with exhibit admission.
Guitar Acoustic Performances – through-Saturday, December 15. Join on designated Saturdays, for live guitar acoustic performances by Richmond area musicians, on stage in Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked The World. Each performance is included with Museum admission.
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.
Monday, November 19
University of Richmond Jazz Ensemble and Combos Concert at 7:30 pm. Free. Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music.
Oliver – November 17-19 – The Steward School. CYT’s adaptation of the classic Dickens tale Oliver Twist. This story of heart and hope will make you laugh and cry as this little orphan finds his true home. Tickets: (804) 285-2987.
Girls Will Be Girls and Boys Will Be Boys (Parents of children birth-12 years). 6:30pm-8:30pm. Delivered by Commonwealth Parenting.
Tuesday, November 20
Family Film Night at Louisa Library – 6:30pm. Free family friendly films and popcorn. Call for movie title. 540.894.5853.
Wednesday, November 21
All Fired Up – Set Special! 10:00 am- 6:00 pm – Description: Buy any four of the same item and get them all for 10% off!
Thursday, November 22
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday-Sunday – November 23-25
All Fired Up – Buy 3 Ornaments, Get 1 Free! Description: Buy any three holiday ornaments and get the third (of equal or lesser value) for free!
Model Railroad Show: Friday, November 23-Sunday, November 25 – Enjoy the most magical train layouts in Virginia. Tour the Museum’s RF&P Car ONE, watch blacksmith Gerald Boggs create items from railroad spikes and play Railroad Jeopardy! The Model Railroad Show is included with exhibit admission.
Friday, November 23
Drop n’ Shop – On Black Friday (November 23), all 3 Richmond-area Romp n’ Roll locations will have Drop n’ Shop from 9:00am to 12:00pm for children ages 2-5 years. You shop, they play = everyone wins!
Legendary Santa begins at CMoR!
Kids Day Out at Spirited Art – Bring your kids out to us to enjoy their own day out after Thanksgiving! They will paint two different paintings with our instructors. The artists will lead your children step by step as they create their own masterpieces that they get to take home. Great for kids ages 5 – 12 years of age. Kids will bring their own lunch.
Model Railroad Show – Friday, November 23-Sunday, November 25 – Enjoy the most magical train layouts in Virginia. Learn to build your own train layout and enjoy a brand new IMAX film on what else – Trains! Tour the Museum’s RF&P Car ONE, watch blacksmith Gerald Boggs create items from railroad spikes and play Railroad Jeopardy. The Model Railroad Show is included with exhibit admission. Films in the IMAX®DOME are $9 or $5 for members.
RVA on Ice Grand Season Opening 4pm-10pm. Come ice skate in the great outdoors on a rink nestled in the heart of downtown amidst the city skyline and entertainment area of Richmond located at the corner of Broad and 6th Streets. This unique downtown experience is for everyone and any group including families, singles, schools, church outings, youth hockey teams, corporate events and private parties. Enjoy hot chocolate, s’mores, holiday music and movies and warm up near the pit fire and snack shack.
Thanksgiving Family Fun Night at Pump It Up Hanover in Ashland. 5pm. Open Playtime, Contests, GLOW!, Pizza Dinner – Bring the family out for a night of activities, dinner and fun! Tickets: Child Admission – $8 (adults are free!) Order your Pizza and Drinks by family at check in OR Buy tickets now through 11/20 online and save 10%. All persons playing must wear socks. Not a drop-off event. First come, first serve until we reach capacity. All children must be at least 2 years old and 34″ tall to play on our equipment.
Annual Lunch with Santa Claus – You and your family are invited to join us for our annual luncheon event to benefit the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Christmas Mother Program, November 23rd at 12:30 pm. $24.95 per guest.* Children’s menu, $12.95.* Seating for this event is limited and reservations are required. Enjoy a heartwarming holiday menu with complimentary eggnog and hot chocolate. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy or clothing item for a child in need.
Saturday, November 24
Model Railroad Show – Friday, November 23-Sunday, November 25 – Enjoy the most magical train layouts in Virginia. Learn to build your own train layout and enjoy a brand new IMAX film on what else – Trains! Included with Museum admission.
CMoR – Fall Fest: Moonbounce Mania – Saturday, November 24th only at CMoR Chesterfield. 10:00am– 4:00pm. Bounce the day away with multiple moonbounce stations around the museum!
Sweet Spot in Short Pump Book Signing from 1-4 p.m. A book signing for UVA graduate and children’s book author, Kristen Stiff who is introducing and selling her book, Lulu, The Cocker Spaniel.
Sunday, November 25
Model Railroad Show – Friday, November 23-Sunday, November 25 – Enjoy the most magical train layouts in Virginia. Learn to build your own train layout and enjoy a brand new IMAX film on what else – Trains! Included with Museum admission.
Caring Santa: November 25, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in jcpenney Court. Virginia Center Commons will welcome the Caring Santa on Sunday, November 25 from 6:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m., allowing children with special needs to be welcomed into a photo environment designed to support their sensory, physical and developmental needs. For more information, visit our website at www.virginiacentercommons.com.
