Richmond family events
54 upcoming. Family-friendly events in the Richmond, Virginia metro: festivals, storytimes, museum programs, and park activities.
WednesdayOctober 21
10 to 11am, every Wednesday
RichmondNature play program for babies, toddlers, and caregivers to build early brain development and nature literacy.
10 to 11am, every Wednesday
RichmondWeekly 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.
10:15 to 10:45am, every Wednesday
RichmondA midweek toddler program built around play and early learning.
5:30 to 7:30pm
RichmondA special lecture on the life of George Washington.
ThursdayOctober 22
10 to 11am, every Thursday
ChesterfieldA nature program for little ones inspired by how caterpillars grow and change.
3:30 to 4:30pm
Glen AllenPreschoolers paint pumpkin gourds in this seasonal craft program.
FridayOctober 23
3 to 4pm, every Friday
RichmondGuided tour up to Richmond City Hall's observation deck for skyline views and city history.
4 to 7pm
RichmondA family trick-or-treat program at the museum, costumes welcome.
4 to 7pmFree
RichmondFree Halloween trick-or-treating through the museum with crafts, games, a Halloween band, bounce house, trackless train, and museum admission.
4:30 to 6:30pm
HenricoCostume 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.
SundayOctober 25
3 to 5pm
RichmondRichmond Symphony Sunday matinee at Carpenter Theatre with a program of Brahms and Strauss.
3 to 5pm$25
Glen AllenOutdoor 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.
SaturdayOctober 31
3 to 4pm
RichmondFamily 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.
SaturdayDecember 5
4:30 to 7pmFree
Glen AllenFree 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.
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