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 5pm, through Nov 2
RichmondBiennial 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.
9am to 5pm, through Nov 12
RichmondFiber artist Nevada Tribble's textured, nature-inspired works blending weaving, sewing, and handmade paper.
11am to 4pm, through Nov 30Free
RichmondDaily guided tours of the former Tredegar Iron Works with weekend musket firing demonstrations.
TomorrowSunday, October 18
10 to 11:30am$20
RichmondDog-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.
10am to 3:30pm, every Sunday
ChesterfieldDrop in at the Visitor Center for a relaxing family activity to beat the Sunday scaries.
1 to 3:45pmFree
RichmondModlin 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.
1 to 5pm, every Sunday
RichmondBrowse local artisans and makers at this Sunday market in Brambly Park.
3 to 5pm
HenricoFall afternoon at Dorey Park with hayrides, a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, pony rides, and an autumn craft. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
3 to 5pm
HenricoJewish middle schoolers are invited to spend an afternoon making challah together, reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones.
3 to 5pm
AshlandRichmond Symphony Sunday matinee at Randolph-Macon College featuring works by Copland, Britten, and Shaw.
All dayFree
University of RichmondFree 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.
MondayOctober 19
3:30 to 4pm
HenricoLively storytime for toddlers ages 24 to 36 months with stories, songs, and early-literacy activities; best attended with an adult.
TuesdayOctober 20
9am to 12pm, every Tuesday
RichmondPaint outdoors in the Agecroft Hall gardens at this pay-what-you-will plein air session.
9:15 to 10:45am, every Tuesday$120
RichmondAleph Bet Preschool hosts Babyccino, an 8-week Mom and Tot series for moms and little ones.
10:30 to 11:30am, every TuesdayFree
Glen AllenFree 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.
3:30 to 4:15pm
Glen AllenLearn a new skill in each hands-on How To-sday after-school session.
All day, every Tuesday
MidlothianKids explore art materials and techniques with a focus on the creative process.
WednesdayOctober 21
9am to 12pm, every Wednesday
Glen AllenThree-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.
9am to 12pm, every Wednesday
RichmondThree-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.
9:30am to 1:30pm, every Wednesday
RichmondThree-session class (Wednesdays) using alcohol inks on tiles inspired by the garden's colors, creating small painted tiles to hang or gift.
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