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Petersburg (independent city), VA

Things to do in Petersburg

Petersburg is a historic independent city south of Richmond, known for Pamplin Historical Park and the trails of Petersburg National Battlefield. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Petersburg, Virginia.

Chair Fitness With Tiffany!
Thu, Nov 12

Chair Fitness With Tiffany!

Chair Fitness With Tiffany! at 201 W Washington St

12:00 PM 201 W Washington St, Petersburg
0–18 yrs
Story Time (4 -6 years Old)
Fri, Nov 13

Story Time (4 -6 years Old)

Thanksgiving-themed story time for preschoolers at Petersburg Public Library.

12:00 PM 201 W Washington St, Petersburg
4–10 yrsIndoor
VSU Men's Basketball Tip-Off Classic
Fri, Nov 13

VSU Men's Basketball Tip-Off Classic

College basketball tournament featuring VSU at the Multi-Purpose Center.

5:00 PM VSU Multi-Purpose Center, Petersburg
0–18 yrsIndoor
STEM Explorers
Sat, Nov 14

STEM Explorers

Hands-on STEM activities at Petersburg Public Library for curious young learners.

11:00 AM 201 W Washington St, Petersburg
5–14 yrsIndoor
Money Smart (Financial Literacy) - After School Program
Mon, Nov 16

Money Smart (Financial Literacy) - After School Program

Learn money basics through hands-on games and activities at Petersburg Public Library.

4:30 PM 201 W Washington St, Petersburg
5–12 yrsIndoor
Yoga with Belinda Todd!
Tue, Nov 17

Yoga with Belinda Todd!

Yoga with Belinda Todd! at 201 W Washington St

6:00 PM 201 W Washington St, Petersburg
0–18 yrs
Turkey Tales (Story Time) For Tots (0-3 Years)
Wed, Nov 18

Turkey Tales (Story Time) For Tots (0-3 Years)

Thanksgiving-themed story time for the littlest listeners at Petersburg Public Library.

11:00 AM 201 W Washington St, Petersburg
0–3 yrsIndoor
Sphero Robot Fun (STEM Activity)!
Sat, Nov 21

Sphero Robot Fun (STEM Activity)!

Learn coding and robotics with Sphero robots at Petersburg Public Library.

11:00 AM 201 W Washington St, Petersburg
5–14 yrsIndoor
Game On (w/Board Games)!
Sat, Nov 28

Game On (w/Board Games)!

Pick your favorite board game and compete with friends at Petersburg Public Library.

10:00 AM 201 W Washington St, Petersburg
6–14 yrsIndoor
After School Program (Stories & Crayons)
Mon, Nov 30

After School Program (Stories & Crayons)

Stories and creative coloring time for kids after school at Petersburg Public Library.

4:30 PM 201 W Washington St, Petersburg
4–10 yrsIndoor
Christmas holiday
Thu, Dec 24

Christmas holiday

Holiday celebration and activities at Petersburg Public Library.

12:00 AM 201 W Washington St, Petersburg
0–18 yrsIndoor
2027 Freedom Classic
Sat, Jan 16

2027 Freedom Classic

College basketball at VSU Multi-Purpose Center.

2:00 PM VSU Multi-Purpose Center, Petersburg
0–18 yrsIndoor
Black Author Expo 2027
Sat, Feb 13

Black Author Expo 2027

Virginia's largest Black author celebration—FREE literary event for young readers.

1:00 PM 201 W Washington St, Petersburg
5–18 yrsIndoor
Back up Date - Black Author Expo 2027 (Weather Pending)
Sat, Apr 10

Back up Date - Black Author Expo 2027 (Weather Pending)

Virginia's largest FREE Black author-centered literary event at Petersburg Public Library.

1:00 PM 201 W Washington St, Petersburg
0–18 yrsIndoor
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