Richmond family events
54 upcoming. Family-friendly events in the Richmond, Virginia metro: festivals, storytimes, museum programs, and park activities.
TodaySaturday, October 17
9am to 12pm, every SaturdayFree
HenricoWeekly farmers market with local produce and vendors at Dorey Park.
10 to 11am
ChesterfieldCelebrate National Black Poetry Day with a guided hike and haiku writing in the park.
10am to 12pm$20
RichmondGuided 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.
10 to 11am, through Oct 17
RichmondBring little ones to build early nature literacy with storytime, singing, and a craft in the garden.
10 to 11am, through Oct 17
RichmondWeekly 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.
11am to 12pm
RichmondFamily movement class hosted by Virginia Rep's education department.
11am to 4pmFree
MidlothianExplore early coal mining history with guided trolley tours, musical performances, exhibits, living history and children's activities; admission and parking are free.
11am to 3pm
RichmondCelebrate afterschool opportunities in RVA with a community event for families.
11am to 6pm, through Oct 18
DoswellKings 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.
12 to 1pm
ChesterfieldLearn outdoor fire-starting skills, including whether you can start a fire with steel wool.
12 to 4pm
HenricoBring your child's clean, gently used outgrown costumes to swap for a new-to-you costume.
1 to 4pmFree
Glen AllenFree trunk-or-treat with the pumpkin patch open and trick-or-treating fun for kids at the farmer's market.
2 to 3pm
ChesterfieldSlow down and explore the fascinating world of clouds above our heads.
2 to 4:30pm, through Oct 18
RichmondVirginia Rep presents the slapstick farce The Play That Goes Wrong at the November Theatre, listed here with matinee performances only.
5:30 to 9:30pm
RichmondOutdoor movie night at Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport screening The Rocketeer.
All day, through Oct 18
RichmondDavid 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.
11am to 3pm, through Oct 23
HenricoSelf-guided pumpkin decorating craft workshop for kids at Lakeside Farmers' Market.
8am to 8pm, through Oct 31Free
RichmondPick-your-own and pre-picked pumpkins plus hayrides, a picnic and play area at the farm.
9:30am to 4:30pm, through Oct 31
Charles CityExplore the colorful autumn gardens, river shore, corn maze, and pumpkin patch with engaging exhibits.
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