Richmond This Week May 19 – 25, 2014

This week in RichmondIt’s a lot more fun to get your groceries (and maybe some other goodies) outdoors, so check our list of farmers markets for the freshest food in town.  If rain threatens to wash out your outdoor plans there are plenty of ways to get your art on this week.

Of course, there are some fabulous on going activities  and don’t forget to check our Savvy Saver app and page for some great discounts around RVA.

And if that warm weather is making you think of summer. Don’t forget to check out our camp guide to find the perfect thing to keep kids busy this summer.

Ongoing events

Cosmic Expedition: Wildest Weather in the Solar System

How To Make a Monster

Posing Beauty at VMFA

Monday, May 19th 2014

Community Helper Month *FREE

Pop Up Farmstand

Garden Art Studio

Find more for Monday

Tuesday, May 20th 2014

Jeff Beatman at CMOR Chesterfield *FREE

Preschool Dance Party *FREE

Ginter Park Toddler Storytime *FREE

Elegant Entertaining at Maymont

Richmond First Baptist Church Food Trucks

Parenting an Anxious Child

Nobody Told Me

There’s More on Tuesdays!

Wednesday, May 21st 2014

Mad Science: Bugs

My Face, Your Face

Lunch Break Science: Using Data to Save Lives *FREE

Drop in and Dig!

Flower Power *FREE

Shady Grove United Methodist Church Food Trucks

Center of the Universe Food Trucks

Emmanuel Episcopal Church Food Trucks

Swing Dance

There’s a whole lot more!

Thursday, May 22nd 2014

Children’s Storytime Short Pump Barnes and Noble *FREE

Ginter Park Family Storytime *FREE

Starry Night Kid’s Class at Spirited Art

After School Art Club

Picture the Story at VMFA

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Food Trucks

Virginia 529 Plan Presentation

More Thursday Activities

Friday, May 23rd 2014

Friday Art and Wine at VMFA *FREE

West End Assembly of God Food Trucks

Friday Cheers

Cartwheels and Coffee Parent’s Night Out

Gen Z Games

More to do on Friday

Saturday, May 24th 2014

Autism Society Central Virginia 5K Run/Walk

Water Play Weekends at Lewis Ginter

The Virginia Renaissance Faire

Paws to READ *FREE

Saturday Stories and Crafts *FREE

Quirk Gallery Lawn Chair Movie Series *FREE

Richmond Raiders Home Game

More great Saturday Events

Sunday, May 25th 2014

Family Volunteer Day at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens *FREE

The Virginia Renaissance Faire  (WIN TICKETS!)

Summer Sounds at Stony Point *FREE

Rocketts Red Glare at Rocketts Landing *FREE

Summer Sounds at Stony Point *FREE

More for Sunday

 Pssst… A preview for Memorial Day:

Flying Squirrels Memorial Day Picnic

Sarah Cole

Sarah is a full time working mom of three boys, Max, Hudson and Marlowe. In addition to working and parenting, Sarah has also been seen as an actress on the Richmond stage (and screen). She blogs lovingly but sporadically at SarahsMotherBlog.wordpress.com

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