# Richmond family events

> Family-friendly events in the Richmond, Virginia metro: festivals, storytimes, museum programs, and park activities.

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### [Gallmeyer Farms The Pumpkin Patch](https://wknd.app/r/3mv5s6/gallmeyer-farms-the-pumpkin-patch)

- When: 2026-10-17 08:00-20:00 (America/New_York), and 14 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 4506 Millers Lane, Richmond, VA (37.52575, -77.3658)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: pumpkin-patch, hayrides, farm, fall, family
- About: Pick-your-own and pre-picked pumpkins plus hayrides, a picnic and play area at the farm.
- Source: https://richmondfamilymagazine.com/event/gallmeyer-farms-the-pumpkin-patch-open-sept-25-oct-31/

### [Caterpillar Club](https://wknd.app/r/4sy2b4/caterpillar-club)

- When: 2026-10-22 10:00-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832-6355 (37.36959, -77.5759)
- Ages: 2 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: preschool, nature, ranger-program
- About: A nature program for little ones inspired by how caterpillars grow and change.
- Source: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-09-18-10-27-46-813942-wec

### [Mary Shelley's Frankenstein by David Catlin](https://wknd.app/r/8en38k/mary-shelleys-frankenstein-by-david-catlin)

- When: 2026-10-17 all day (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 114 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220 (37.5466, -77.44316)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: theater, frankenstein, halloween, classic, play, drama
- About: David Catlin's bold stage adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 pm with Saturday 3 pm and Sunday 2 pm matinees.
- Source: https://richmondfamilymagazine.com/event/mary-shelleys-frankenstein-by-david-catlin/

### [Pumpkin Decorating Workshop](https://wknd.app/r/843rz2/pumpkin-decorating-workshop)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-15:00 (America/New_York), and 6 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 6106 Lakeside Avenue, Henrico, VA (37.61451, -77.47106)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: pumpkin-decorating, crafts, farmers-market, fall
- About: Self-guided pumpkin decorating craft workshop for kids at Lakeside Farmers' Market.
- Source: https://richmondfamilymagazine.com/event/pumpkin-decorating-workshop/

### [Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch at Berkeley Plantation](https://wknd.app/r/5gvzft/corn-maze-and-pumpkin-patch-at-berkeley-plantation)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:30-16:30 (America/New_York), and 14 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City, VA (37.3157, -77.17996)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: corn-maze, pumpkin-patch, gardens, history, fall
- About: Explore the colorful autumn gardens, river shore, corn maze, and pumpkin patch with engaging exhibits.
- Source: https://richmondfamilymagazine.com/event/corn-maze-and-pumpkin-patch-at-berkeley-plantation/

### [Botanical Illustration Showcase: Seeing Nature](https://wknd.app/r/55zye5/botanical-illustration-showcase-seeing-nature)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 16 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 (37.62022, -77.47096)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, botanical, illustration, garden, exhibit, watercolor, mixed-media
- About: Biennial botanical illustration exhibit with 35 artworks in graphite, watercolor, colored pencil, and mixed media by students, graduates, and instructors of the garden's certificate program.
- Source: https://www.lewisginter.org/events/

### [Something Real I Can Touch](https://wknd.app/r/vqy5sx/something-real-i-can-touch)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 26 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 (37.62022, -77.47096)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: art
- Topics: fiber-art, exhibition, nature, gardens
- About: Fiber artist Nevada Tribble's textured, nature-inspired works blending weaving, sewing, and handmade paper.
- Source: https://richmondfamilymagazine.com/event/something-real-i-can-touch/

### [Daily Tredegar History Tours and Weekend Musket Firing Demonstrations](https://wknd.app/r/6k3hxw/daily-tredegar-history-tours-and-weekend-musket-firing)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-16:00 (America/New_York), and 44 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 480 Tredegar Street, Richmond, VA (37.53556, -77.44552)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: civil-war, history, tours, museum
- About: Daily guided tours of the former Tredegar Iron Works with weekend musket firing demonstrations.
- Source: https://richmondfamilymagazine.com/event/daily-tredegar-history-tours-weekend-musket-firing-demonstrations/

### [Story Time in the Garden](https://wknd.app/r/gy4y4a/story-time-in-the-garden)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-11:00 (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 (37.62022, -77.47096)
- Ages: 2 to 6
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, nature, crafts, literacy, music
- About: Bring little ones to build early nature literacy with storytime, singing, and a craft in the garden.
- Source: https://richmondfamilymagazine.com/event/storytime-in-the-garden/

### [Storytime in the Garden](https://wknd.app/r/jd8fs9/storytime-in-the-garden)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-11:00 (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 (37.62022, -77.47096)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, reading, nature, gardens, crafts, early-childhood, weekly
- About: Weekly storytime building early and nature literacy through reading and singing, followed by a craft; all ages and abilities welcome, rain or shine. Included in regular Garden admission; free for members.
- Source: https://www.completelykidsrichmond.com/events/

### [Tricks and Treats at Kings Dominion](https://wknd.app/r/h2tfxk/tricks-and-treats-at-kings-dominion)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-18:00 (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047 (37.83988, -77.44419)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, costume-contest, dance-party, pumpkin-decorating, family-rides, amusement-park, daytime
- About: Kings Dominion's kid-friendly daytime Halloween event with trick-or-treat trails, a costume contest, a dance party, pumpkin decorating, and mask making, all fun with no fear before the evening scares begin.
- Source: https://www.sixflags.com/kingsdominion/events/tricks-and-treats

### [City Hall Observation Deck Tour](https://wknd.app/r/sw5bas/city-hall-observation-deck-tour)

- When: 2026-10-23 15:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1921 Princess Anne Ave, Richmond, VA (37.53597, -77.42162)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: observation-deck, city-views, guided-tour, history, family-tour
- About: Guided tour up to Richmond City Hall's observation deck for skyline views and city history.
- Source: https://thevalentine.org/events/

### [Dorey Park Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/rd38wa/dorey-park-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico, VA 23231 (37.47258, -77.33823)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, weekly, outdoors
- About: Weekly farmers market with local produce and vendors at Dorey Park.
- Source: https://www.doreyparkfarmersmarket.org/

### [Haiku Hike](https://wknd.app/r/rfbh5b/haiku-hike)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832-6355 (37.36959, -77.5759)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: poetry, hiking, nature
- About: Celebrate National Black Poetry Day with a guided hike and haiku writing in the park.
- Source: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-09-19-10-54-09-950533-45t

### [East End Bike Tour](https://wknd.app/r/snusbt/east-end-bike-tour)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 3215 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223 (37.52682, -77.41219)
- Ages: 8 to 18
- Price: $20.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: biking, history, east-end, family-ride
- About: Guided 5-mile family bike ride through the East End with a free pre-ride tune-up; bring your own bike, free for children under 18.
- Source: https://thevalentine.org/event/east-end-bike-tour-4/

### [Move With Me](https://wknd.app/r/fg33ag/move-with-me)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 23 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220 (37.54581, -77.44263)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: dance
- Topics: movement, dance, family, kids-class
- About: Family movement class hosted by Virginia Rep's education department.
- Source: https://rvamag.com/event-type/family-kids

### [Mid-Lothian Mines Day Event](https://wknd.app/r/gxvgdk/mid-lothian-mines-day-event)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 13301 N Woolridge Road, Midlothian, VA 23112 (37.49322, -77.6431)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: history, tours, mining, children
- About: Explore early coal mining history with guided trolley tours, musical performances, exhibits, living history and children's activities; admission and parking are free.
- Source: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/chesterfieldparksrec/activity/search/detail/26191?onlineSiteId=0

### [Saturday Make and Take](https://wknd.app/r/kzmsz2/saturday-make-and-take)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 10501 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 (37.66368, -77.52768)
- Ages: 3 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: crafts, drop-in
- About: Drop in to make a fun craft to take home.
- Source: https://henricolibrary-va.libcal.com/event/16803343

### [Lights On Afterschool Richmond 2026](https://wknd.app/r/t2kseg/lights-on-afterschool-richmond-2026)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 4225 Old Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227 (37.59413, -77.44709)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: civic
- Topics: afterschool, community, education
- About: Celebrate afterschool opportunities in RVA with a community event for families.
- Source: https://rvamag.com/event-type/family-kids

### [Fun Fires](https://wknd.app/r/hkd4pk/fun-fires)

- When: 2026-10-17 12:00-13:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832-6355 (37.36959, -77.5759)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: outdoors, fire-skills, ranger-program
- About: Learn outdoor fire-starting skills, including whether you can start a fire with steel wool.
- Source: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-09-16-09-11-02-486466-wsb

### [Costume Swap](https://wknd.app/r/n9etf6/costume-swap)

- When: 2026-10-17 12:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2100 Libbie Lake East Street, Henrico, VA 23230 (37.59025, -77.49656)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: sale
- Topics: costume-swap, halloween, reuse, family
- About: Bring your child's clean, gently used outgrown costumes to swap for a new-to-you costume.
- Source: https://henricolibrary-va.libcal.com/event/16718267

### [Trunk or Treat at Tom Leonard's Farmer's Market](https://wknd.app/r/at88jj/trunk-or-treat-at-tom-leonards-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 13:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 4150 Tom Leonard Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23060 (37.65168, -77.59931)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, pumpkin-patch, costume
- About: Free trunk-or-treat with the pumpkin patch open and trick-or-treating fun for kids at the farmer's market.
- Source: https://www.completelykidsrichmond.com/events/

### [Cool Clouds](https://wknd.app/r/cnty4j/cool-clouds)

- When: 2026-10-17 14:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832-6355 (37.36959, -77.5759)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: weather, nature, ranger-program
- About: Slow down and explore the fascinating world of clouds above our heads.
- Source: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-09-16-09-11-52-340755-bod

### [The Play That Goes Wrong](https://wknd.app/r/ckzge4/the-play-that-goes-wrong)

- When: 2026-10-17 14:00-16:30 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 114 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220 (37.5466, -77.44316)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: theater
- Topics: farce, comedy-play, matinee, live-theater, broadway
- About: Virginia Rep presents the slapstick farce The Play That Goes Wrong at the November Theatre, listed here with matinee performances only.
- Source: http://va-rep.org/calendar/

### [Airport Open House Movie Night - The Rocketeer](https://wknd.app/r/3e8zpg/airport-open-house-movie-night-the-rocketeer)

- When: 2026-10-17 17:30-21:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 7511 Airfield Drive, Richmond, VA 23237 (37.40735, -77.52126)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: film
- Topics: movie-night, outdoors, airport, the-rocketeer, family
- About: Outdoor movie night at Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport screening The Rocketeer.
- Source: https://www.chesterfield.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=115%2C112%2C44%2C114

### [History Hounds Explore Oregon Hill Walking Tour](https://wknd.app/r/73psqe/history-hounds-explore-oregon-hill-walking-tour)

- When: 2026-10-18 10:00-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 240 S Laurel St, Richmond, VA 23220 (37.54201, -77.45178)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $20.00
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: dogs, walking-tour, oregon-hill, history, spca
- About: Dog-friendly walking tour of Oregon Hill in partnership with the Richmond SPCA, exploring Tredegar Iron Works history and neighborhood architecture; dogs must be leashed, vaccinated, and owners bring water and cleanup supplies.
- Source: https://thevalentine.org/event/history-hounds-explore-oregon-hill-walking-tour/

### [Sunday Scaries](https://wknd.app/r/87nsk2/sunday-scaries)

- When: 2026-10-18 10:00-15:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832-6355 (37.36959, -77.5759)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: meetup
- Topics: drop-in, family, visitor-center
- About: Drop in at the Visitor Center for a relaxing family activity to beat the Sunday scaries.
- Source: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2026-09-18-11-19-39-663477-bh1

### [Free Family Arts Day with Kadencia Orchestra](https://wknd.app/r/g7vxys/free-family-arts-day-with-kadencia-orchestra)

- When: 2026-10-18 13:00-15:45 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 455 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23173 (37.57166, -77.54204)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: family-arts-day, live-music, workshops, dance, latin-music
- About: Modlin Center's free annual Family Arts Day features hands-on arts activities, workshops and a performance by the Afro-Puerto Rican folk group Kadencia Orchestra.
- Source: https://calendar.richmond.edu/page.html?eventid=25270&informationid=casData

### [Sunday Artisan Market at Brambly Park](https://wknd.app/r/cmuamb/sunday-artisan-market-at-brambly-park)

- When: 2026-10-18 13:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 9 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1708 Belleville St, Richmond, VA 23230 (37.57387, -77.47257)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: artisans, shopping, local, handmade
- About: Browse local artisans and makers at this Sunday market in Brambly Park.
- Source: https://events.yodel.today/y/event/Artisan-Makers/Sunday-Artisan-Market-at-Brambly-Park/695fe11b837c8a93c3bb31c2

### [Awesome Autumn Afternoon](https://wknd.app/r/63hap5/awesome-autumn-afternoon)

- When: 2026-10-18 15:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico, VA 23231 (37.47258, -77.33823)
- Ages: 5 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: fall-festival, hayrides, pumpkin-patch, petting-zoo, pony-rides, autumn-craft
- About: Fall afternoon at Dorey Park with hayrides, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, pony rides, and an autumn craft. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
- Source: https://henrico.gov/calendar/tag/henrico-recreation-and-parks/list/

### [Jewish Middle School (JMC) - Let's Make Challah](https://wknd.app/r/ea9pka/jewish-middle-school-jmc-lets-make-challah)

- When: 2026-10-18 15:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 10625 Patterson Avenue, Henrico, VA 23238 (37.59667, -77.60965)
- Ages: 11 to 14
- Category: kids
- Topics: challah, baking, middle-schoolers, community, cooking
- About: Jewish middle schoolers are invited to spend an afternoon making challah together, reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones.
- Source: https://www.jewishrichmond.org/calendar/jewish-middle-school-jmc---lets-make-challah-1790172121

### [Richmond Symphony: Copland, Britten & Shaw](https://wknd.app/r/yetkjh/richmond-symphony-copland-britten-shaw)

- When: 2026-10-18 15:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 204 Henry Street, Ashland, VA 23005 (37.76081, -77.47817)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: classical, symphony, matinee, sunday-afternoon
- About: Richmond Symphony Sunday matinee at Randolph-Macon College featuring works by Copland, Britten, and Shaw.
- Source: https://www.richmondsymphony.com/

### [Free Family Arts Day with Kadencia Orchestra](https://wknd.app/r/8jpcvp/free-family-arts-day-with-kadencia-orchestra)

- When: 2026-10-18 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 410 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond, VA 23173 (37.57514, -77.54069)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: family-arts-day, kadencia-orchestra, live-music, free, art-activities, university-of-richmond, k-12, family-friendly
- About: Free family afternoon at the Modlin Center featuring a live performance by the Kadencia Orchestra plus arts activities for children, part of Modlin's Families and K-12 Students series.
- Source: https://modlin.richmond.edu/

### [Music, Rhymes & Wiggle Time](https://wknd.app/r/8g4vzu/music-rhymes-wiggle-time)

- When: 2026-10-19 15:30-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 10600 Gayton Road, Henrico, VA 23238 (37.60787, -77.60815)
- Ages: 2 to 3
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, toddlers, early-literacy, library
- About: Lively storytime for toddlers ages 24 to 36 months with stories, songs, and early-literacy activities; best attended with an adult.
- Source: https://henricolibrary-va.libcal.com/event/14972581

### [Pay-What-You-Will Plein Air Painting in the Gardens](https://wknd.app/r/e7tvb6/pay-what-you-will-plein-air-painting-in-the-gardens)

- When: 2026-10-20 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 4305 Sulgrave Rd, Richmond, VA 23221 (37.55415, -77.50351)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: art
- Topics: painting, gardens, outdoors
- About: Paint outdoors in the Agecroft Hall gardens at this pay-what-you-will plein air session.
- Source: https://events.yodel.today/y/event/Agecroft-Hall/-Pay-What-You-Will--Plein-Air-Painting-in-the-Gardens/6ac04f950240eb6a29e3ce9b

### [Babyccino: Mom & Tot Group](https://wknd.app/r/mbx4bn/babyccino-mom-tot-group)

- When: 2026-10-20 09:15-10:45 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 212 N Gaskins Road, Richmond, VA 23238 (37.58744, -77.60176)
- Ages: 0 to 3
- Price: $120.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: mom-and-tot, parenting, weekly
- About: Aleph Bet Preschool hosts Babyccino, an 8-week Mom and Tot series for moms and little ones.
- Source: https://www.jewishrichmond.org/calendar/babyccino-mom--tot-group-1790690420/2026-10-13_09:15:00

### [Gazebo Tales](https://wknd.app/r/ajhxb4/gazebo-tales)

- When: 2026-10-20 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 (37.66747, -77.5015)
- Ages: 1 to 8
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, preschool, storytelling, music, dance, crafts, culture, free, outdoor, picnic
- About: Free weekly story-time gathering for toddlers and preschoolers exploring a new culture each week through a story plus music, dance, or a take-home craft; bring a blanket and stay for a picnic after.
- Source: https://www.artsglenallen.com/performances-and-special-events/performances-view-all

### [After School Program: How To-sday](https://wknd.app/r/qr3byw/after-school-program-how-to-sday)

- When: 2026-10-20 15:30-16:15 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 5001 Twin Hickory Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059 (37.67611, -77.59514)
- Ages: 5 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: skills, after-school
- About: Learn a new skill in each hands-on How To-sday after-school session.
- Source: https://henricolibrary-va.libcal.com/event/16794760

### [Process Art Adventures (Chesterfield)](https://wknd.app/r/ngsuag/process-art-adventures-chesterfield)

- When: 2026-10-20 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 6629 Lake Harbour Dr., Midlothian, VA 23112 (37.40483, -77.67351)
- Ages: 3 to 8
- Category: kids
- Topics: art, process-art, crafts, creativity
- About: Kids explore art materials and techniques with a focus on the creative process.
- Source: https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org/?mod=pages&id=40

### [Parents Morning Out - West End](https://wknd.app/r/9r7srf/parents-morning-out-west-end)

- When: 2026-10-21 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 9677 West Broad Street, Glen Allen, VA 23060 (37.64321, -77.56234)
- Ages: 2 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: drop-off, morning, weekly, play, art, music, parents-day-out
- About: Three-hour Wednesday drop-off program for kids ages 2-5 with arts, music, games, sing-alongs and dance; no potty training required, registration required. 9am-12pm confirmed for Midlothian; confirm the West End time when registering.
- Source: https://www.completelykidsrichmond.com/events/

### [Parents Morning Out - Midlothian](https://wknd.app/r/zt3c6r/parents-morning-out-midlothian)

- When: 2026-10-21 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 11541 Busy St, Richmond, VA 23236 (37.5023, -77.60902)
- Ages: 2 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: drop-off, morning, weekly, play, art, music, parents-day-out
- About: Three-hour Wednesday drop-off program (9am-12pm) for kids ages 2-5 with art projects, music and movement activities; no potty training required. Members $35, non-members $40; registration required.
- Source: https://www.completelykidsrichmond.com/events/

### [More Magic with Alcohol Inks](https://wknd.app/r/hactpf/more-magic-with-alcohol-inks)

- When: 2026-10-21 09:30-13:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 (37.62022, -77.47096)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: painting, alcohol-inks, workshop, art-class, garden, tiles
- About: Three-session class (Wednesdays) using alcohol inks on tiles inspired by the garden's colors, creating small painted tiles to hang or gift.
- Source: https://www.lewisginter.org/events/

### [Baby Bugs Stay and Play](https://wknd.app/r/ketf2x/baby-bugs-stay-and-play)

- When: 2026-10-21 10:00-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 (37.62022, -77.47096)
- Ages: 0 to 4
- Category: kids
- Topics: babies, toddlers, nature, play
- About: Nature play program for babies, toddlers, and caregivers to build early brain development and nature literacy.
- Source: https://www.completelykidsrichmond.com/events/

### [Toddler Time](https://wknd.app/r/xt6yrk/toddler-time)

- When: 2026-10-21 10:00-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1700 Hampton St, Richmond, VA 23220 (37.53442, -77.47824)
- Ages: 1 to 4
- Category: kids
- Topics: toddlers, play, hands-on, nature, weekly, educators, morning
- About: Weekly Wednesday program where little ones explore, play and learn through hands-on activities led by Maymont educators; for ages 18 months to 4 years, one adult must accompany each child. Fee; advance registration recommended.
- Source: https://www.completelykidsrichmond.com/events/

### [Wonder-FULL Wednesdays Toddler Program (Downtown)](https://wknd.app/r/c8tgfv/wonder-full-wednesdays-toddler-program-downtown)

- When: 2026-10-21 10:15-10:45 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 2626 West Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220 (37.56224, -77.46745)
- Ages: 1 to 3
- Category: kids
- Topics: toddlers, play, early-learning
- About: A midweek toddler program built around play and early learning.
- Source: https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org/?mod=pages&id=40

### [American Patriarch: The Life of George Washington](https://wknd.app/r/tm3j5w/american-patriarch-the-life-of-george-washington)

- When: 2026-10-21 17:30-19:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220 (37.55798, -77.47349)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: class
- Topics: history, lecture, george-washington, founding-era
- About: A special lecture on the life of George Washington.
- Source: https://virginiahistory.org/

### [Preschool Craft: Pumpkin Gourd Painting](https://wknd.app/r/t48vef/preschool-craft-pumpkin-gourd-painting)

- When: 2026-10-22 15:30-16:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 5001 Twin Hickory Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059 (37.67611, -77.59514)
- Ages: 3 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: crafts, halloween, preschool
- About: Preschoolers paint pumpkin gourds in this seasonal craft program.
- Source: https://henricolibrary-va.libcal.com/event/16792743

### [Family Program: Trick or Treat](https://wknd.app/r/tmjurd/family-program-trick-or-treat)

- When: 2026-10-23 16:00-19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220 (37.55798, -77.47349)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, costumes, family
- About: A family trick-or-treat program at the museum, costumes welcome.
- Source: https://virginiahistory.org/

### [Trick or Treat at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture](https://wknd.app/r/vqpw4m/trick-or-treat-at-the-virginia-museum-of-history-and-culture)

- When: 2026-10-23 16:00-19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220 (37.55798, -77.47349)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, crafts, museum, costume
- About: Free Halloween trick-or-treating through the museum with crafts, games, a Halloween band, bounce house, trackless train, and museum admission.
- Source: https://secure.virginiahistory.org/5674/5675

### [Trunk or Treat + Movie in the Park 2026](https://wknd.app/r/tytveq/trunk-or-treat-movie-in-the-park-2026)

- When: 2026-10-23 16:30-18:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico, VA 23233 (37.62584, -77.58866)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: trunk-or-treat, halloween, costumes, candy, spooky-trail
- About: Costume trunk-or-treat at Deep Run Park: gather candy from decorated Henrico County vehicles and walk the Spooky Trail. Listed portion is 4:30-6:30 pm; the evening movie after dark is not included.
- Source: https://henrico.gov/calendar/tag/henrico-recreation-and-parks/list/

### [Richmond Symphony: Brahms & Strauss](https://wknd.app/r/8kupkv/richmond-symphony-brahms-strauss)

- When: 2026-10-25 15:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 612 East Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23219 (37.54136, -77.4367)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: classical, symphony, matinee, sunday-afternoon
- About: Richmond Symphony Sunday matinee at Carpenter Theatre with a program of Brahms and Strauss.
- Source: https://www.richmondsymphony.com/

### [Deputy Dan: Steely Dan Tribute](https://wknd.app/r/x88u8t/deputy-dan-steely-dan-tribute)

- When: 2026-10-25 15:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 (37.66747, -77.5015)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $25.00
- Category: concert
- Topics: tribute-band, rock, outdoor, lawn-seating, sunday-afternoon
- About: Outdoor Center Field concert with Deputy Dan's tribute to the jazz-infused rock of Steely Dan; bring a lawn chair or blanket for general admission seating.
- Source: https://www.artsglenallen.com/performances-and-special-events/performances-view-all

### [Halloween Spooktacular](https://wknd.app/r/3x9ccv/halloween-spooktacular)

- When: 2026-10-31 15:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 612 East Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23219 (37.54136, -77.4367)
- Ages: 2 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, orchestra, family-concert, costume-friendly, boo-fest, face-painting, instrument-petting-zoo
- About: Family Halloween concert mixing Danse Macabre and Night on Bald Mountain with music from Harry Potter, E.T., and The Nightmare Before Christmas, plus a free pre-show Boo-Fest with crafts, face painting, and an instrument petting zoo; costumes encouraged.
- Source: https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/halloween-spooktacular-4/

### [28th Annual Tree Lighting](https://wknd.app/r/mwjx65/28th-annual-tree-lighting)

- When: 2026-12-05 16:30-19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 (37.66747, -77.5015)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: civic
- Topics: holiday, tree-lighting, santa, family, free, community, exhibit
- About: Free family holiday event with holiday music performances, a visit from Santa to light the Center Field cedar tree, and the 5-7pm opening of the Illumination: A Festival of Trees exhibit.
- Source: https://www.artsglenallen.com/performances-and-special-events/performances-view-all