Things to do in Richmond

Richmond is Virginia's capital and the heart of the metro, home to Maymont, the James River Park System, and the Science Museum of Virginia. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Richmond, Virginia.

Mon, Sep 28

The Doobie Brothers: Walk This Road Tour

Classic rock legends The Doobie Brothers tour at riverside amphitheater.

8:00 PM Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront, Richmond

10–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Sep 29

Tutus & Ties – Downtown

Dress-up play program at Children's Museum of Richmond.

2:00 PM Downtown Location, Richmond

2–8 yrsIndoor

Tue, Sep 29

VCU Living Lab Research Demos – Downtown

Hands-on research demos from VCU at the Children's Museum of Richmond—explore science in action.

Downtown Location, Richmond

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Sep 29

Mt. Joy 2026: Celebrating 10 Years Of Mt. Joy

Folk-indie band Mt. Joy celebrates a decade of music at riverside amphitheater.

8:00 PM Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront, Richmond

10–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Sep 30

Gardening in the Shade: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Your Landscape

Gardening in the Shade: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Your Landscape in Richmond

6:00 PM Richmond

0–18 yrs

Wed, Sep 30

BABY BUGS STAY AND PLAY

Outdoor playtime for babies and toddlers among garden insects & nature.

10:00 AM Richmond

0–3 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Sep 30

Wonder-FULL Wednesdays – Toddler Program – Downtown

Hands-on toddler program at Children's Museum of Richmond.

10:15 AM Downtown Location, Richmond

1–4 yrsIndoor

Wed, Sep 30

Toddler Time

Outdoor toddler program at scenic Maymont, perfect for little explorers.

10:00 AM Richmond

0–5 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Sep 30

Buena Vista Orchestra

World music ensemble Buena Vista Orchestra performs at The National in Richmond.

7:30 PM The National, Richmond

6–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Oct 1

FLOWERS AFTER 5 VEXINE

FLOWERS AFTER 5 VEXINE in Richmond

5:00 PM Richmond

0–18 yrs

Thu, Oct 1

Process Art Adventures – Downtown

Creative, hands-on art exploration at Children's Museum.

3:15 PM Downtown Location, Richmond

2–8 yrsIndoor

Thu, Oct 1

Dermot Kennedy: The Weight of the Woods Tour

Rock artist Dermot Kennedy performs The Weight of the Woods Tour at Allianz Amphitheater.

7:30 PM Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront, Richmond

13–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 2

STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN

Story time among the plants at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

10:00 AM Richmond

0–5 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 2

Seeing Color

Seasonal garden experience celebrating color at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Oct 2

CultureFest with Culture Encounters – Downtown

CultureFest at Children's Museum of Richmond celebrates diverse cultures downtown.

3:30 PM Downtown Location, Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Oct 2

Gary Owen (Ages 12+ are recommended for this performance)

Gary Owen (Ages 12+ are recommended for this performance) at Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

8:00 PM Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond

12–18 yrs

Fri, Oct 2

Earlybirds Club (21 and Over)

Earlybirds Club (21 and Over) at The National

6:00 PM The National, Richmond

0–18 yrs

Sat, Oct 3

Scarecrow Making for the Modern Garden

Scarecrow Making for the Modern Garden in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond

0–18 yrs