Richmond family events
Family-friendly events in the Richmond, Virginia metro: festivals, storytimes, museum programs, and park activities.
Sunday, September 27 Today
State Fair of Virginia10am to 9pm, day 3 of 10, Sep 25 to Oct 4$16Meadow Event Park, 13191 Dawn Blvd, Doswell, VA 23047Ten days of rides, livestock, concerts, competitions, and fair food at The Meadow Event Park.statefairva.org
Alebrijes: Creature of a Dream WorldAll day, day 3 of 3, Sep 25 to 27Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228Whimsical Mexican folk-art creatures on display throughout the garden through September 27.richmondfamilymagazine.com
Monday, September 28 Tomorrow
RPL Play Connections10amFreeRichmond Public Library (Main), 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219Enriching playgroup experience with Richmond City Early Intervention; registration required.rvalibrary.org
Wednesday, September 30
Baby Bugs Stay and Play10 to 11am, every WednesdayLewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228Play-and-learn program for babies, toddlers, and caregivers focused on brain development and nature literacy in a garden setting.events.yodel.today
Friday, October 2
Storytime in the Garden10 to 11am, day 1 of 2, Oct 2 to 3Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA 23228Weekly storytime with a story, singing, and a craft in the garden for all ages and abilities.meetdaisy.co
RPL Family Flicks3:30pmFreeRichmond Public Library (Hull Street), 1400 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224Free family-friendly movie screening at the library.rvalibrary.org
First Fridays at VMHC5 to 8pmFreeVirginia Museum of History & Culture, 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220Family-friendly first Friday with free gallery admission, food trucks, live music, and family-centered activities.secure.virginiahistory.org
Saturday, October 3
PocaGO! Kids Race9amPocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832Kids mountain-bike race for ages 2 to 10 alongside the PocaGO! fundraiser, with all proceeds supporting the park's MTB trails.pocago.com
Kings Dominion: Tricks and Treats11am to 6pm, day 1 of 2, Oct 3 to 4$45Kings Dominion, 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA 23047Family-friendly daytime Halloween celebration with trick-or-treating, costume contests, shows, and pumpkin decorating before the nighttime scares begin.sixflags.com
RPL Tissue Paper Pumpkin Lanterns11:30amFreeRichmond Public Library (Westover Hills), 1408 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond, VA 23225Create a festive tissue paper pumpkin lantern for Halloween; registration required.rvalibrary.org
2nd Street Festival11:30am to 7pm, day 1 of 2, Oct 3 to 4FreeJackson Ward, 124 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219Free weekend festival celebrating the history and culture of Richmond's Jackson Ward with music, food, a Kidz Zone, and a marketplace.venturerichmond.com
Sunday, October 4
Open Studio Sunday12 to 3pmFreeVirginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220Free drop-in art activity inspired by an object from the VMFA collection, led by Youth Studio staff and volunteers.reservations.vmfa.museum
Monday, October 5
RPL Storytime with a Firefighter11amFreeRichmond Public Library (East End), 1200 N 25th St, Richmond, VA 23223Fire Safety Week storytime with fire-themed stories and songs, a visit with local firefighters, and a chance to touch a fire truck.rvalibrary.org
RPL Touch a Fire Truck4pmFreeRichmond Public Library (Broad Rock), 4820 Old Warwick Rd, Richmond, VA 23224Fire Safety Week celebration: local firefighters teach fire safety and kids get to explore a fire truck.rvalibrary.org
RPL Make It! Monday4:30pmFreeRichmond Public Library (Ginter Park), 1200 Westbrook Ave, Richmond, VA 23227Biweekly themed or freestyle arts and crafts program for kids.rvalibrary.org
RPL Take & Make: Mummy LuminariesAll day, day 1 of 5, Oct 5 to 9FreeRichmond Public Library (Belmont), 3100 Ellwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23221Pick up a spooky take-and-make mummy luminary kit, a festive seasonal nightlight craft; while supplies last.rvalibrary.org
Tuesday, October 6
RPL Book Babies: Mini Rave10amFreeRichmond Public Library (East End), 1200 N 25th St, Richmond, VA 23223Storytime meets dance party: books, songs, movement, bubbles, and colorful lights in a baby-friendly mini rave.rvalibrary.org
RPL Storytime with a Firefighter10:30amFreeRichmond Public Library (Belmont), 3100 Ellwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23221Fire Safety Week storytime with fire-themed stories and songs, a visit with local firefighters, and a chance to touch a fire truck.rvalibrary.org
RPL Touch a Fire Truck4pmFreeRichmond Public Library (West End), 5420 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23226Fire Safety Week celebration: local firefighters teach fire safety and kids get to explore a fire truck.rvalibrary.org
Wednesday, October 7
RPL Storytime with a Firefighter10:30amFreeRichmond Public Library (Hull Street), 1400 Hull St, Richmond, VA 23224Fire Safety Week storytime with fire-themed stories and songs, a visit with local firefighters, and a chance to touch a fire truck.rvalibrary.org
RPL Storytime with a Firefighter11amFreeRichmond Public Library (North Avenue), 2901 North Ave, Richmond, VA 23222Fire Safety Week storytime with fire-themed stories and songs, a visit with local firefighters, and a chance to touch a fire truck.rvalibrary.org
Thursday, October 8
RPL Storytime with a Firefighter10:30amFreeRichmond Public Library (Main), 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219Fire Safety Week storytime with fire-themed stories and songs, a visit with local firefighters, and a chance to touch a fire truck.rvalibrary.org
RPL Storytime with a Firefighter12pmFreeRichmond Public Library (Ginter Park), 1200 Westbrook Ave, Richmond, VA 23227Fire Safety Week storytime with fire-themed stories and songs, a visit with local firefighters, and a chance to touch a fire truck.rvalibrary.org
RPL Touch a Fire Truck4pmFreeRichmond Public Library (Westover Hills), 1408 Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond, VA 23225Fire Safety Week celebration: local firefighters teach fire safety and kids get to explore a fire truck.rvalibrary.org
Fine Arts & Flowers 2026All day, day 1 of 2, Oct 8 to 9FreeVirginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220Free museum-wide exhibition of floral designs by Garden Club designers inspired by VMFA's permanent collection, with children's activities and special events.vmfa.museum
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