Event times and locations may change after posting. Please visit websites or call to confirm event details.
Be sure and enter our Real Cute Kids Contest – prizes worth over $2,000 for the grand prize winner!
You will notice a new link on our website that keeps you updated to the minute on events in Richmond (on the right-hand side of the page under the “Search” Button)!
Don’t forget to check your Richmondmom.com Savvy Saver card for great savings at many local events and activities for kids and adults. Don’t have a card? No worries – download a copy here! Visit our Summer Fun 2013 links for a huge listing of things to do all summer long.
Through August
Fit4Moms is offering a Mini Body Back session in August for 4 weeks. They will resume the traditional 8 week sessions in the fall. You can register online and get more information regarding times and locations at www.richmond.fit4mom.com.
Summer Kids Club every Thursday at 10am in Whole Foods Short Pump Café. Just $3 per child. Kids do a fun craft and have a tasty snack. Craft will be hosted by the Children’s Museum of Richmond. Ages 3-8. Must pre-register. Call 364-4050.
Summer Nights at CMoR , 2626 West Broad Street, Richmond. Visit website for details. Take advantage of CMoR’s extended summer hours with fun activities each weeknight! All Summer Nights activities are free with museum admission. A variety of food options are available at the Seymour Snack Shack including frozen yogurt, popcorn, snow cones and a variety of hot and cold beverages like coffee and [...] Find out more »
Permanent Exhibits or Events
Boost! is OPEN, Signaling Beginning of Multi-Year Transformation for the Museum - Now Open! Celebrate with us as the Museum shares its biggest new, permanent exhibition in a decade and heralds the start of new, exciting things to come. Boost! challenges your perception of health and wellness in a way that is personalized and playful! Included with exhibit admission- $11 with $1 discounts for ages 4-12 and 60+. Free for members. Read our review here. And now: The Science Museum of Virginia will test your skills against professional athletes. You can train like a pro at the Boost! exhibit before or after enjoying the Redskins training camp.
Lewis Ginter – Families use clever clues and mapping skills to find their way to a hidden treasure in the Garden. Along the way, children and their adults are encouraged to record the names of plants they encounter. Once the quest is completed, children return to the admission desk at the Robins Visitor Center to receive a collectable button. Six editions printed per year; Free with Garden Admission.
Through July 31
Where’s Waldo in Richmond July 15 – 31. Look for wee Waldos in some of your favorite shops around town through the end of the month. Waldo will be hiding in 20 local businesses during the month of July! Click to learn more.
Through August 4
Virginia Repertory Theatre: The Music Man at the Sara Belle and Neil November Theatre. The show runs through August 4, 2013. Read about it here.
Busytown Virginia Rep Willow Lawn. – visit website for location details and times. Find out more »
Through August 18
SYMMETREES at The Science Museum of Virginia. Photographer and sculptor John Moser shares his unique view of fallen trees in Central Virginia forests by capturing their photos, then enhancing them so that the images take on a life of their own. Included with exhibit admission. Free for members.
Through August 25
Steel Magnolias Virginia Rep – Hanover Tavern.
Through September 6
Flight of the Butterflies - The Science Museum of Virginia: Read our Real Richmond Review.Migrate with hundreds of millions of Monarch butterflies across North America! Discover the hideaway of these magnificent creatures – a secret that was unlocked after 40 years of research by Dr. Fred Urquhart. Immerse yourself in this compelling adventure as you find a super generation of butterflies who miraculously travel to a new and remote destination. Experience firsthand the beauty of the migration cycle of butterflies spanning not only thousands of miles but generations!
To The Arctic at The Science Museum of Virginia: Through September 6, 2013. Venture across floating ice with a mother polar bear and her two cubs as you take an extraordinary journey into the Arctic. Discover the constant struggle for survival as they face natural predators and a rapidly changing climate. Travel with a herd of caribou to their calving ground and plunge into the ethereal underwater world of waltzing walruses! Gaze across an exquisite spectacle of sapphire white as you see hundreds of miles of snow-bound peaks in this breath-taking film!
Hubble. Journey through distant galaxies and accompany astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in NASA’s history. $9 general admission, $5 for members.
Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk. Experience an exhilarating raft ride down the Colorado River with a team of explorers including renowned river advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and anthropologist Wade Davis. $9 general admission, $5 for members.
Through September 13
Lewis Ginter Water Play during the week (weather permitting). Extended Hours during Flowers after Five Thursday evenings, June – August, 5 – 8:00 p.m.
Through September 29
Robots + Us at The Science Museum – What differentiates humans and robots? Explore what it means to be human by examining how lifelike machines emulate four major categories of human capabilities: moving, sensing, thinking and being. Take a closer look into robotics, computer science and biomedical engineering as you encounter interactive components, videos and much more! It’s here now through September 29, 2013!
Through October 13
Butterflies Live! Experience the wonderful world of butterflies! Tropical beauties, fascinating and showy, transform the Conservatory’s North Wing into a wonderland of vibrant colors…captivating sights…and extraordinary discoveries. EXHIBIT HOURS: Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Butterflies tend to be most active on sunny days and in the morning and early afternoon; they tend to roost more on cloudy days and in late afternoon.
Through December 31, 2013
VHS Long Term Exhibits – Through December 31, 2013. The VHS offers FREE ADMISSION to the history museum and research library daily! Long term exhibits – visit Museum website to confirm exhibits are still available: The Story of Virginia, An American Experience Long-term This 10,000-square-foot, family-friendly exhibition includes several interactive features. It showcases more than 1,000 objects and covers 16,000 years of Virginia history from prehistoric times to [...] Find out more »
Through January 5, 2014!
Landscapes of Salem and Liberty Through January 5, 2014 at Virginia Historical Museum – The VHS offers FREE ADMISSION to the history museum and research library daily! In the 1850s, German artist Edward Beyer traveled throughout western Virginia and painted landscapes of many of the small towns in the Blue Ridge Mountains. These paintings are remarkable not only for their beauty but also their attention to [...] Find out more »
Monday, July 29, 2013
We Dig Animals
We Dig Animals – Bring the kids and learn about animal conservation and rehabilitation in Virginia. Representatives from the Alliance of Wild Animal Rehabilitators & Educators will be discussing their work and showcasing some of their animals. Find out more »
Henrico Concert Bank in the Park
Family Fun! All ages. The Henrico Concert Band will perform in a series of three outdoor concerts. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend a casual evening in the park by the lake listening to your favorite band music! In case of inclement weather, the concerts may be cancelled. There will be no rain dates. [...] Find out more »
Tuesday, July 30
Westchester Commons Kid’s Club
Westchester Commons Kid’s Club. Crafts, games and story time. Free fun for parents and kids. Find out more »
Movieland at Boulevard: Free Movies
MOVIELAND AT BOULEVARD SQUARE 1301 North Boulevard at West Leigh St. Richmond, VA 23230 Just off I-95, Exit 78 View Map Find us on Facebook! Showtimes & Information: (804) 354-6099 Free Admission! Show Time 10AM Doors open at 9AM Absolutely Free Admission! Seating limited to theater capacity; tickets issued [...] Find out more »
Regal Summer Movie Express: $1 Movies
Regal Summer Movie Express offers $1 movies again this summer – 2013! Locations (beginning June 18th) Each participating location is offering the Summer Movie Express on Tuesday and Wednesday each week at 10am during the summer months, beginning June 18, 2013 at Richmond area theaters listed below. Click here to check with theaters to confirm times, dates, [...] Find out more »
AWARE Wildlife Ambassadors
Do opossums hang by their tails? What do turtles eats? Can owls turn their heads all the way around? Meet the Wildlife Ambassadors from AWARE and learn about animal behavior, diet, and habitats for the wildlife you may find in your own backyard. Atlee Library, 10:00 a.m., 9161 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 (804) 559-0654 [...] Find out more »
Elementary Crafts
Elementary Craft for ages 6 and older. Make friendship bracelets free. Find out more »
Tae Kwon Do Classes at CMoR Chesterfield
The Children’s Museum has partnered with Grandmaster Dong’s Studio to offer Tae Kwon Do Tuesdays at CMoR Chesterfield! Here are some exciting details: Classes run on Tuesdays from June 4 through August 27 from 6-7pm CMoR members ages 3-5 years are encouraged to participate Classes are $15 per student, which includes a uniform with patches, [...] Find out more »
Wednesday, July 31
Snow White
This fresh and funny adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale by Barbara Lennon will make you laugh out loud! The Tale of Snow White, using a fun frame story of a contemporary mom reading to her bickering children, is loaded with bright new faces and comedic twists! Great fun for the whole family! 10-11 am [...]
Toddler Storytime
Stories for toddlers at local libraries. Mother Goose Storytime at 10:00 a.m. Toddler Storytime at 10:45 a.m. Preschool Storytime at 11:15 a.m. Location: Atlee Branch Library Toddler Storytime at 11:00 a.m. Location: Goochland Branch Library Toddler Storytime at 10:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime at 10:45 a.m. Family Storytime at 11:15 a.m. Location: Mechanicsville Branch Library Mother [...] Find out more »
Movieland at Boulevard: Free Movies
MOVIELAND AT BOULEVARD SQUARE 1301 North Boulevard at West Leigh St. Richmond, VA 23230 Just off I-95, Exit 78 View Map Find us on Facebook! Showtimes & Information: (804) 354-6099 Free Admission! Show Time 10AM Doors open at 9AM Absolutely Free Admission! Seating limited to theater capacity; tickets issued [...] Find out more »
Regal Summer Movie Express: $1 Movies
Regal Summer Movie Express offers $1 movies again this summer – 2013! Locations (beginning June 18th) Each participating location is offering the Summer Movie Express on Tuesday and Wednesday each week at 10am during the summer months, beginning June 18, 2013 at Richmond area theaters listed below. Click here to check with theaters to confirm times, dates, [...] Find out more » – Free
Lunch Break Science at the Museum
Pack a lunch and join us. Science Museum scientists and others share easy to understand information on a wide range of science topics. Seating is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Free. Click here for list of topics as they may change after posting below. May 29 – Resolving Nuisance Deer Problems presented by Virginia [...] Find out more »
Innsbrook After Hours
Innsbrook After Hours. Gates open at 5:00pm, and concert-goers will be introduced to a significantly expanded food court with seating and pre show specials, as well as a marketplace with entertainment for patrons to enjoy prior to the show. For 28 years, Innsbrook After Hours has brought the Central Virginia area great live music acts such [...] Find out more »
RVA Food Trucks at Chesterfield Mall
RVA Food Trucks at Chesterfield Mall. Expect trucks like Soul Ice, Boka, Mr. Softy, Habanero, Almadina, Paris Creperie, The Dog Wagon, Station 2, P&T Kitchen, Grate Pizza, Chupacabra, Super Fresh, Slideways Mobile Bistro, Croaker Spot, King of Pops, Thai Cabin, Flynn’s Foods, and The Meatball Company. Tables and chairs will be set out. Each event will be [...] Find out more »
Come August, Come Freedom
Gigi Amateau – Join local author Gigi Amateau as she talks about her latest book, Come August, Come Freedom: The Bellows, the Gallows, and the Black General Gabriel. Find out more »
Teen Author Visit
Join Gigi Amateau! This fresh and funny adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale by Barbara Lennon will make you laugh out loud! The Tale of Snow White, using a fun frame story of a contemporary mom reading to her bickering children, is loaded with bright new faces and comedic twists! Great fun for the whole [...] Find out more »
Thursday, August 1
bbgb drawing for Where’s Waldo?
bbgb,
3100 kensington ave, richmond,August 1st, make sure you dress the part and head to bbgb for the drawing and cake at 5 o’clock p.m. Find out more »
Snow White
This fresh and funny adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale by Barbara Lennon will make you laugh out loud! The Tale of Snow White, using a fun frame story of a contemporary mom reading to her bickering children, is loaded with bright new faces and comedic twists! Great fun for the whole family! 10-11 am [...] Find out more »
Flowers After Five
Lewis Ginter – Regular Garden admission: $11 adults; $10 seniors; $7 children ages 3 – 12; free for children under age 3 and free admission for Garden Members. Planning to visit the Garden more than once or twice this year? Membership can save you money. June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; August [...] Find out more »
Friday, August 2
Meet Nutzy at Regency Square
Meet Nutzy – bring your baseball shirt and equipment for an autograph.
Sales Tax FREE Days
August 2
Virginia Sales Tax Free shopping is August 2-4, 2013. Take advantage of savings. Click here for more details.
Snow White
This fresh and funny adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale by Barbara Lennon will make you laugh out loud! The Tale of Snow White, using a fun frame story of a contemporary mom reading to her bickering children, is loaded with bright new faces and comedic twists! Great fun for the whole family! 10-11 am [...] Find out more »Find out more »
10th Anniversary Celebration at Goochland Library
Celebrate the library’s 10th anniversary with birthday cake and beverages provided by the Friends of the Goochland Library.FREE! 804-556-4774. Find out more »
Kids Fun Night
All Fired Up has a kids fun night! At any area location, kids create a project from wet clay and glaze a ceramic piece plus a pizza dinner is included. Register: 804-744-5506 or 804-355-3412. Find out more »
Free Movies in the Park
The annual series of free movies will be held every Friday night in a different park through August 16. The movies will begin at 8:30 p.m., or as soon as it’s dark, and families are invited to bring their own blankets or chairs and refreshments and enjoy the free PG-rated movies in the park. Vendors [...] Find out more »
Saturday, August 3
Sales Tax FREE Days
August 3
Virginia Sales Tax Free shopping is August 2-4, 2013. Take advantage of savings. Click here for more details.
Free Admission to Children’s Museum of Richmond for Bank of America Cardholders
Visit the Bank of America website for information.
Fashion Show at Regency Square
August 3 – Fashion show at 1 p.m. Center Court. Check out all the latest and greatest trends for back-to-school. Enter-to-win Pat Benetar concert tickets and more!
Platero y Yo ( Platero and I)
The Big Latch On
August 3 – Get ready for the BIG Latch On during Breastfeeding Week. There are two local venues in the Richmond area this year:
- Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center, 13710 St. Francis Boulevard, Midlothian, VA – August 3 at 9:45 a.m.
- Virginia State Capitol, 1000 Bank Street, Richmond, VA 23219 – Big Latch On RVA – August 3 at 9:45 a.m
Snow White
This fresh and funny adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale by Barbara Lennon will make you laugh out loud! The Tale of Snow White, using a fun frame story of a contemporary mom reading to her bickering children, is loaded with bright new faces and comedic twists! Great fun for the whole family! 10-11 am [...] Find out more »
Family Fest at Chestefield Mall
Family Fest is a full day of FREE fun at the mall. Brought to you by Mainline Broadcasting – at Chesterfield Towne Center. Presented by 98.9 Liberty, 93.1 the Wolf and 107.3 Big Oldies Family Fest at Chesterfield Towne Center has something for family members of ALL ages! The day-long festival that [...] Find out more »
Babar
The annual Summer Series program, sponsored by the Goddard School, returns to the Children’s Museum’s Central location on select Saturdays and will now be offered at the Chesterfield location on select Sundays in July and August! All Summer Series events are free with museum admission. Find out more »
Donuts and a Movie
Donuts & a Movie at 10:30 a.m. Location: Hanover Branch Library See a cool movie on the big screen and enjoy donuts provided the Hanover Branch Library Friends. Find out more »
Jazz & Food Festival
Saturday, August, 3, the 5th Annual St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Jazz & Food Festival blends traditional and contemporary jazz with delicious soulful cuisine in a family-oriented atmosphere.
Chilly Treat and Movie Party
Children: Saturday, August 3 11:00am West End Library – Chilly Treat and Movie Party. Once you finish the Summer Reading Program you will receive a ticket for our “cool” finale party. “Pop” on by and chill with us. Call 646-1877 for details. Find out more »
Back to School Party
Fun for family! Register to win a $100 Target gift card, learn all about exotic birds from Parrots of Paradise, moon bounces, and more. In conjunction with tax-free school shopping weekend. Find out more »
Sunday, August 4
Snow White
This fresh and funny adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale by Barbara Lennon will make you laugh out loud! The Tale of Snow White, using a fun frame story of a contemporary mom reading to her bickering children, is loaded with bright new faces and comedic twists! Great fun for the whole family! 10-11 am [...] Find out more
Free Admission to Children’s Museum of Richmond for Bank of America Cardholders
Visit the Bank of America website for information.
The Dudes at CMoR Chesterfield
Childrens Museum of Richmond (Chesterfield Location) Summertime with The Dudes – 11am & 1pm 6629 Lake Harbour Drive Midlothian VA 23112 Price: Free with Admission to Museum
Patrick Henry’s Speech Reenactment
Since 1976, St. John’s Church Foundation has presented 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 [...] Find out more »
Virginia Farmers Market Week
August 4-11
Farmers Markets, Richmond, Virginia,
Celebrate locally grown products and visit a Farmers Market this week. Help Patrick raise money for hungry families too!
Sales Tax FREE Days
August 4 – Virginia Sales Tax Free shopping is August 2-4, 2013. Take advantage of savings. Click here for more details.
