Things to do in Charles City

Charles City is a historic county seat southeast of Richmond, home to riverfront plantations and the scenic Virginia Capital Trail winding along the James River. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Charles City, Virginia.

Sun, Sep 27

Ziggy Marley and Gov't Mule

Reggae legend Ziggy Marley and rock jam band Gov't Mule at riverside amphitheater.

6:30 PM Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront, Richmond

6–18 yrsOutdoor

Mon, Sep 28

Mad Science - Matter of Fact

Hands-on Mad Science exploring atoms, molecules, and making putty to take home.

2:00 PM SA Meeting Room, Henrico

7–12 yrsIndoor

Mon, Sep 28

Monday Morning Movie

Monday Morning Movie at FA Meeting Room

10:00 AM FA Meeting Room, Henrico

0–18 yrs

Mon, Sep 28

Henrico Community Authors Showcase

Meet author Narita Snead and celebrate her children's book about sports, safety, and hearing aids.

6:00 PM FA Children's Storytime Room, Henrico

4–12 yrsIndoor

Mon, Sep 28

Firefighter Visit

Meet a real firefighter and learn fire safety through stories and hands-on fun.

9:30 AM TW Meeting Room, Henrico

3–5 yrsIndoor

Mon, Sep 28

DIY Slime for Tweens and Teens

Tweens and teens explore slime science while creating different textures; all supplies provided.

1:00 PM GA Meeting Room, Henrico

9–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Sep 28

Teen Craft Club

Ongoing teen club exploring varied crafts and creative media each session.

4:30 PM TW Meeting Room, Henrico

13–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Sep 28

Spelling Bee for Adults

Spelling Bee for Adults at FA Large Conference Room

7:00 PM FA Large Conference Room, Henrico

0–18 yrs

Mon, Sep 28

Mother Goose Storytime- Atlee Branch

Sing nursery rhymes and share stories with babies and caregivers at Mother Goose Storytime.

11:00 AM Storytime Room, Hanover

0–2 yrsIndoor

Mon, Sep 28

Great Films & Discussions

PG-13 WWII drama about Eisenhower's D-Day weather decision & discussion.

6:00 PM GA Meeting Room, Henrico

13–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Sep 28

Preschool Storytime- Atlee Branch

Preschool storytime with books, music & fingerplays for ages 3–5.

10:15 AM Storytime Room, Hanover

3–5 yrsIndoor

Mon, Sep 28

Teen Hangout

After-school hangout for middle & high schoolers with games and activities.

4:00 PM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

12–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Sep 28

Make a Phone Charm

Create a personalized beaded phone charm using supplies provided at the library.

7:00 PM FA Multipurpose Creation Classroom, Henrico

5–12 yrsIndoor

Mon, Sep 28

Morning Cup Corner

Morning Cup Corner at Creative Commons Montpelier

10:30 AM Creative Commons Montpelier, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Mon, Sep 28

English Conversation Practice

English Conversation Practice at LM Conference Room

7:00 PM LM Conference Room, Henrico

0–18 yrs

Mon, Sep 28

Ashland Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Teen-led advisory board: games, snacks & real voice in library & community decisions.

4:30 PM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

12–18 yrsIndoor