What are good activities for elementary-age kids in Toledo?

Hands-on museums, sports, festivals, classes, and outdoor adventures — this list surfaces what fits ages 5–9.

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Things to do with kids in Toledo (ages 5–9)

These Toledo events hit the sweet spot for school-age kids (roughly ages 5–9).

194 events

Fri, Nov 13 +66 dates

Seymour Grooves with Books! – Downtown

Music and books with Seymour at Children's Museum of Richmond.

Richmond

2–8 yrsIndoor

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

Fri, Nov 13 +12 dates

Story & Craft – Downtown

Hands-on story and craft session at Children's Museum of Richmond.

3:15 PM Downtown Location, Richmond

2–8 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 14 +201 dates

STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN

Stories read aloud in the garden at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

10:00 AM Richmond

0–8 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Nov 14

Family Storytime- Atlee Branch

Books, songs, and rhymes for babies and toddlers with caregivers.

11:00 AM Atlee Branch, Hanover

0–5 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 14

Drop-In Photo Fun

Snap holiday-themed photos at the library's seasonal photo backdrop.

11:00 AM Rockville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 14 +2 dates

Animal Encounters

Get up close with porcupines, coyotes, and bears on the Virginia Wildlife Trail.

Virginia Wildlife Trail, Richmond

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Nov 14

“In Our Nature” Film Screening

Family film screening at Maymont park—a nature-inspired outing.

1:00 PM Richmond

6–18 yrsOutdoor

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

Sat, Nov 14

Move & Groove Storytime- Montpelier Branch

All-ages storytime with music and movement—perfect for wiggly kids.

11:00 AM Creative Commons Montpelier, Hanover

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 14

The Eastern Woodland Tribes of Virginia

Native American Heritage Month program exploring Eastern Woodland Tribes history.

11:00 AM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 14

Pokémon Club - Deck Building, Card Trading, and Battles (OH MY)

Pokémon fans deck-build, trade, and battle at the library club.

12:00 PM Montpelier Conference Room, Hanover

8–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 14

Atlee Lego Club

Grades K–5 build and share LEGO creations at the library's monthly club.

3:00 PM Storytime Room, Hanover

5–11 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 14

Historically Speaking: George C. Marshall, a Life of Service

Historically Speaking: George C. Marshall, a Life of Service at GA Meeting Room

2:00 PM GA Meeting Room, Henrico

0–18 yrs

Sat, Nov 14

Richmond Spiders Football vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks Football

College football game featuring the Richmond Spiders at home.

2:00 PM Robins Stadium, Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Nov 14

Birds in Your Backyard

Discover the birds hiding in your backyard and learn how to attract them.

11:00 AM FA Meeting Room, Henrico

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Nov 14

Understanding Canine Body Language with the Richmond SPCA

Learn how dogs communicate through body language with the Richmond SPCA.

2:00 PM VA Meeting Room, Henrico

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 14

Holiday Creation Station

Make handmade holiday gifts—cards, ornaments, and cocoa reindeers—for loved ones.

2:00 PM SA Meeting Room, Henrico

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 14

Crochet for a Cause

Learn to crochet while earning service hours for local charities.

2:00 PM FA Multipurpose Creation Classroom, Henrico

9–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 14

Ecological Garden Cleanup and Fall Preparation

Ecological Garden Cleanup and Fall Preparation in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond

0–18 yrs

Sat, Nov 14

Little Red and the Gingerbread Man

Storybook tale comes alive at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

10:00 AM Richmond

4–12 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Nov 14 +2 dates

Trail Trek: Virginia Wildlife Trail Guided Tour

Guided 1-mile wildlife trail at Maymont with naturalist; learn Virginia animal ecology.

11:30 AM Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Nov 14

Orchids 101

Orchids 101 in Richmond

1:30 PM Richmond

0–18 yrs

Sun, Nov 15

Primer 55

Primer 55 at Canal Club

7:00 PM Canal Club, Richmond

0–18 yrs

Sun, Nov 15

Botanical Illustration Studio: Exploring Appropriate Backgrounds for Botanical Art

Botanical Illustration Studio: Exploring Appropriate Backgrounds for Botanical Art in Richmond

1:00 PM Richmond

0–18 yrs

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

Mon, Nov 16

Afternoon Book Club

Afternoon Book Club at Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)

1:00 PM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–18 yrs

Mon, Nov 16

Build-A-Bot Library Workshop Series

Build and program your own robot in this hands-on library workshop series.

4:00 PM Montpelier Meeting Room, Hanover

8–12 yrsIndoor

Mon, Nov 16

PAWS to Read with DIXIE!

Build reading confidence by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog.

5:15 PM Creative Commons Montpelier, Hanover

5–11 yrsIndoor

Mon, Nov 16

Medicare 101

Medicare 101 at Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side)

6:00 PM Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side), Hanover

0–18 yrs

Mon, Nov 16

Thanks-for-Giving Poms

Create soft yarn pom-pom flowers in this cozy November craft workshop.

6:30 PM Montpelier Meeting Room, Hanover

5–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Nov 16 +1 dates

Hula Dancing Class

Hula Dancing Class at Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)

10:30 AM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–18 yrs

Mon, Nov 16 +1 dates

Preschool Storytime- Atlee Branch

Books, music, and fingerplays for preschoolers and caregivers.

10:15 AM Storytime Room, Hanover

3–5 yrsIndoor

Tue, Nov 17

Mystery Book Club

Mystery Book Club at Goochland Meeting Room

10:00 AM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Tue, Nov 17 +1 dates

Atlee Bridge Club

Atlee Bridge Club at Atlee Meeting Room

10:00 AM Atlee Meeting Room, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Tue, Nov 17

Hanover Fiber Arts

Hanover Fiber Arts at Creative Commons

1:00 PM Creative Commons, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Tue, Nov 17

Five-Week Reading Adventure: Mummies in the Morning

Five-Week Reading Adventure: Mummies in the Morning at Creative Commons Montpelier

4:00 PM Creative Commons Montpelier, Hanover

5–12 yrs

Tue, Nov 17

Dungeons & Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons at Mechanicsville Branch

4:00 PM Mechanicsville Branch, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Tue, Nov 17

Pokémon Club

Pokémon Club at Storytime Room

4:30 PM Storytime Room, Hanover

5–18 yrs

Tue, Nov 17

Ashland Evening Book Club

Ashland Evening Book Club at Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)

6:00 PM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–18 yrs

Tue, Nov 17 +4 dates

Yoga with Belinda Todd!

Yoga with Belinda Todd! at 201 W Washington St

6:00 PM 201 W Washington St, Petersburg

0–18 yrs

Tue, Nov 17 +5 dates

VCU Living Lab Research Demos – Downtown

VCU Living Lab Research Demos – Downtown at Downtown Location

Downtown Location, Richmond

0–18 yrs

Tue, Nov 17 +6 dates

Process Art Adventures – Chesterfield

Open-ended art-making for kids at Children's Museum of Richmond.

3:15 PM Chesterfield Location, Midlothian

2–12 yrsIndoor

Tue, Nov 17 +6 dates

Tutus & Ties – Downtown

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

2:00 PM Downtown Location, Richmond

3–8 yrsIndoor

Wed, Nov 18

Yoga

Yoga at Goochland Meeting Room

4:00 PM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Wed, Nov 18

Ashland Reads! Holiday

Ashland Reads! Holiday at Ashland Branch

5:00 PM Ashland Branch, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Wed, Nov 18

Mech Book Club

Mech Book Club at Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)

11:30 AM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–18 yrs

Wed, Nov 18

Next Chapter Community Book Club

Next Chapter Community Book Club at Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)

10:30 AM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–18 yrs

Wed, Nov 18

Preschool Storytime- Mechanicsville Branch

Books, fingerplays, and music for preschoolers at Mechanicsville library.

10:15 AM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

3–5 yrsIndoor

Wed, Nov 18

Fun and Games

Fun and Games at Atlee Meeting Room

1:00 PM Atlee Meeting Room, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Wed, Nov 18

Chess at Atlee

Learn and play chess with all ages—beginners and experienced players welcome.

5:00 PM Atlee Meeting Room, Hanover

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Nov 18

Seasonal Remix: Fresh Meets Dried

Seasonal Remix: Fresh Meets Dried in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond

0–18 yrs

Wed, Nov 18 +1 dates

Toddler Time

Outdoor toddler program at Maymont park with nature exploration.

10:00 AM Richmond

0–5 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Nov 18

Lenny Pearce

Lenny Pearce at The National

6:00 PM The National, Richmond

0–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 19

Play Mahjongg! (Morning Session)

Play Mahjongg! (Morning Session) at Rockville Branch

10:30 AM Rockville Branch, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 19

Family Storytime- Goochland Branch

Books, singing, and rhymes for babies and young children with caregivers.

10:00 AM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover

0–5 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 19

Page Turners Book Club

Page Turners Book Club at Atlee Carrie Crenshaw Timberlake Conference Room

3:30 PM Atlee Carrie Crenshaw Timberlake Conference Room, Hanover

6–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 19

Knit and Crochet Group

Knit and Crochet Group at Mechanicsville Meeting Room B (Monitor Side)

6:30 PM Mechanicsville Meeting Room B (Monitor Side), Hanover

0–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 19

Play Mahjongg! (Afternoon Session)

Play Mahjongg! (Afternoon Session) at Rockville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)

1:00 PM Rockville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 19

Bingo

Bingo at Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)

11:00 AM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 19

Paint Night @ the Library

Paint Night @ the Library at Montpelier Meeting Room

6:00 PM Montpelier Meeting Room, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 19

Let's Play Games!

Let's Play Games! at Goochland Meeting Room

12:00 PM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 19

Atlee Beginner's Bridge

Atlee Beginner's Bridge at Atlee Meeting Room

1:00 PM Atlee Meeting Room, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 19

Cocktails & Coyotes

Cocktails & Coyotes at The Robins Nature Center

5:30 PM The Robins Nature Center, Richmond

8–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 19 +47 dates

Process Art Adventures – Downtown

Open-ended art-making for kids at Children's Museum of Richmond.

3:15 PM Downtown Location, Richmond

2–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 19

Economic Development Authority

Economic Development Authority at Ashland Town Hall, 121 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA 23005

5:30 PM Ashland Town Hall, 121 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA 23005, Ashland

0–18 yrs

Fri, Nov 20

Family Storytime- Hanover Branch

Books, singing, and rhymes for babies and toddlers at Hanover Branch.

10:45 AM Hanover Meeting Room, Hanover

0–5 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 20

Toddler/Preschool Storytime- Goochland Branch

Books, music, and fingerplay fun for toddlers at Goochland library storytime.

10:00 AM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover

2–5 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 20

Family Storytime- Rockville Branch

Songs, rhymes, and stories for babies and toddlers with caregivers.

10:30 AM Rockville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–5 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 20

Story Time (4 -6 years Old)

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

12:00 PM 201 W Washington St, Petersburg

4–6 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 20

Members-Only Preview Weekend at Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights

Glittering holiday light display at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

4:00 PM Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Nov 20

SHOPFEST

Shop local vendors and explore the gardens at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Nov 20

* STEM Activities at Atlee!

Hands-on STEM challenges and activities for curious kids at the library.

3:30 PM Atlee Meeting Room, Hanover

5–14 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 20

Nailed It or Failed it: Thanksgiving Edition

Kids vs. adults in a fun Thanksgiving cooking challenge at the library.

5:30 PM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 20

LEGO League

LEGO building challenges and teamwork for kids ages 6–14 at the library.

4:00 PM Montpelier Conference Room, Hanover

6–14 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 20

Movement Storytime

Singing, fingerplays, and picture books for toddlers at Atlee Branch library.

4:45 PM Atlee Branch, Hanover

2–5 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 20

Sensory Friendly Nights – Downtown

Sensory-friendly

Quiet, autism-friendly evening at Children's Museum of Richmond.

5:00 PM Downtown Location, Richmond

0–12 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 20 +23 dates

CultureFest with Culture Encounters – Chesterfield

Cultural celebration featuring hands-on activities and exhibits at Children's Museum of Richmond.

3:30 PM Chesterfield Location, Midlothian

2–12 yrs

Sat, Nov 21 +3 dates

Coyote Up Close

Meet and learn about coyotes up close at Maymont's wildlife program.

1:30 PM Richmond

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Nov 21

BrickUniverse LEGO® Fan Expo for all ages

Build, display, and celebrate LEGO creations with fans of all ages.

Richmond Raceway, Richmond

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 21

Puzzle Mania Family & Friends Challenge

All-ages puzzle competition with teams of up to four at the library—snacks included!

1:00 PM Atlee Meeting Room, Hanover

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 21

Dinovember!

Learn about paleontology with dinosaur crafts and hands-on activities at the library.

12:00 PM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

5–12 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 21

Craft Supply Swap-Meet

Swap leftover craft supplies with neighbors at this community meet-up at the library.

11:30 AM Rockville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 21

Cat Fostering with Richmond SPCA

Meet adoptable kittens and learn about fostering with Richmond SPCA at the library.

10:30 AM Atlee Branch, Hanover

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 21

Family Storytime- Mechanicsville Branch

Storytime with books, songs, and rhymes for babies and toddlers with caregivers.

11:00 AM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–5 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 21

The LEGO Legion

Monthly LEGO building club where kids design creations and tackle building challenges.

10:30 AM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover

5–12 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 21

Holiday Photo Sessions at Maymont Mansion

Professional family photo session in a historic mansion setting—create holiday memories at Maymont.

10:00 AM Maymont Mansion, Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Nov 21

2026 82MAJOR [82CLUB : out of control] TOUR in Richmond

2026 82MAJOR [82CLUB : out of control] TOUR in Richmond at Hippodrome Theater

7:00 PM Hippodrome Theater, Richmond

$25–$2780–18 yrs

Sat, Nov 21

Richmond Spiders Football vs. William and Mary Tribe Football

Richmond Spiders face William and Mary Tribe in college football action.

12:00 PM Robins Stadium, Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

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

Mon, Nov 23

Bridge Club

Bridge Club at Goochland Meeting Room

2:30 PM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Mon, Nov 23

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Floral Design Workshop

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Floral Design Workshop in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond

0–18 yrs

Mon, Nov 23

Red Cross Blood Drive

Red Cross Blood Drive in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond

0–18 yrs

Tue, Nov 24

MahJong

MahJong at Goochland Meeting Room

1:00 PM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Wed, Nov 25

Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Mens Basketball

Watch Richmond Spiders college basketball vs. Bethune-Cookman at Robins Center.

6:00 PM Robins Center, Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 27 +1 dates

4 Tha Culture Women's Holiday Hoops Classic

Women's college basketball tournament featuring competitive play and holiday spirit.

2:30 PM Henrico Sports and Events Center, Glen Allen

0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 27 +6 dates

Make and Paint Friday! – Downtown

Create and paint crafts on Friday at Children's Museum of Richmond.

1:30 PM Downtown Location, Richmond

3–12 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 27 +2 dates

A Christmas Story: The Musical (Touring)

A beloved holiday classic comes to life as a musical at Altria Theater.

7:00 PM Altria Theater, Richmond

4–18 yrsIndoor

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

Sat, Nov 28

Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. Virginia Military Institute Mens Basketball

Richmond Spiders college basketball vs. Virginia Military Institute at Robins Center.

6:00 PM Robins Center, Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

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

Tue, Dec 1 +5 dates

Wreath Workshop

Create a festive wreath at Maymont's holiday workshop.

6:00 PM Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Dec 2

Derek Hough Dance For The Holidays

Derek Hough brings holiday cheer and dynamic dance to the stage at Altria Theater.

8:00 PM Altria Theater, Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Dec 2 +6 dates

Reign Dance Project: Stories in Motion – Downtown

Interactive dance and storytelling experience at Children's Museum of Richmond.

2:30 PM Downtown Location, Richmond

2–12 yrsIndoor

Wed, Dec 2

Locally Grown Dried Flower Winter Wreath Workshop

Locally Grown Dried Flower Winter Wreath Workshop in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond

0–18 yrs

Thu, Dec 3

GardenFest of Lights Behind the Scenes Tour – December 3

Behind-the-scenes look at GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden's holiday display.

4:30 PM Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Dec 3 +1 dates

Chair Fitness With Tiffany!

Chair Fitness With Tiffany! at 201 W Washington St

12:00 PM 201 W Washington St, Petersburg

0–18 yrs

Fri, Dec 4 +6 dates

CultureFest with Culture Encounters – Downtown

Children's Museum celebrates world cultures at this downtown Richmond festival.

3:30 PM Downtown Location, Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Dec 4

Botanical Drawing: Mixed Media Explorations

Botanical Drawing: Mixed Media Explorations in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond

0–18 yrs

Fri, Dec 4

The Legwarmers

The Legwarmers at The National

8:00 PM The National, Richmond

0–18 yrs

Sat, Dec 5 +8 dates

Richmond Ballet

Richmond Ballet's beloved holiday production of The Nutcracker at Carpenter Theatre.

2:00 PM Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond

4–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Dec 5

Holiday Wreath Workshop, Dec morning

Holiday wreath-making workshop at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (morning session).

10:00 AM Richmond

8–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Dec 5

Merry Market

Holiday market at Maymont with family shopping and festive cheer.

12:00 PM Carriage House Lawn, Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Dec 6

Merry Market Test

Holiday vendor market at scenic Maymont estate park.

12:00 PM Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Dec 8

Festive Flair: Holiday Centerpiece Workshop morning

Festive Flair: Holiday Centerpiece Workshop morning in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond

0–18 yrs

Tue, Dec 8

GARDENFEST INTERIORS: FEATURING NATURE TOUR

GARDENFEST INTERIORS: FEATURING NATURE TOUR in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond

0–18 yrs

Wed, Dec 9 +6 dates

Reign Dance Project: Stories in Motion

Dance performance exploring stories and movement for kids.

2:30 PM Chesterfield Location, Midlothian

5–12 yrsIndoor

Wed, Dec 9 +1 dates

Reign Dance Project: Stories in Motion – Chesterfield

Interactive dance and storytelling experience at Children's Museum of Richmond.

1:30 PM Richmond

2–12 yrsIndoor

Wed, Dec 9

Seasonal Greens in Colored Pencil and Micron Pen

Seasonal Greens in Colored Pencil and Micron Pen in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond

0–18 yrs

Thu, Dec 10

Eli Young Band

Eli Young Band at The National

7:30 PM The National, Richmond

8–18 yrs

Sat, Dec 12

Natural Botanical Incense: Winter Scents for the Holidays

Natural Botanical Incense: Winter Scents for the Holidays in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond

0–18 yrs

Sat, Dec 12

Propagating Plants as Gifts

Propagating Plants as Gifts in Richmond

1:30 PM Richmond

0–18 yrs

Sat, Dec 12

Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. Elon University Phoenix Mens Basketball

Richmond Spiders college basketball vs. Elon University Phoenix at Robins Center.

6:00 PM Robins Center, Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Dec 13

DIY Floating Butterfly Ornaments

Create floating butterfly ornaments at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

1:00 PM Richmond

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Dec 16

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

Cirque Musica's holiday show merges circus artistry with festive orchestral music.

7:30 PM Altria Theater, Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Dec 17

A Very Merry Wild Night

Festive evening at Maymont park with holiday cheer and wildlife—a family-friendly winter celebration.

5:30 PM Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Dec 18

Sensory Friendly Nights – Chesterfield

Sensory-friendly

Sensory-friendly museum experience designed for kids with sensory sensitivities.

5:00 PM Chesterfield Location, Midlothian

2–12 yrsIndoor

Fri, Dec 18

Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. William and Mary Tribe Mens Basketball

Watch the Richmond Spiders take on William and Mary in college basketball at Robins Center.

7:00 PM Robins Center, Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Dec 21

Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. Lafayette College Leopards Mens Basketball

Richmond Spiders face Lafayette College in men's basketball at Robins Center.

7:00 PM Robins Center, Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Dec 24

Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day in Richmond

Richmond

0–18 yrs

Thu, Dec 24

Christmas holiday

Holiday celebration and activities at Petersburg Public Library.

12:00 AM 201 W Washington St, Petersburg

0–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Dec 28 +1 dates

2026 Diii Men's National Champions Basketball Classic

DIII Men's National Basketball Championship tournament—Day 1 at Henrico Sports & Events Center.

5:00 PM Henrico Sports and Events Center, Glen Allen

0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Dec 31

Closing at 1 PM

Closing at 1 PM in Richmond

1:00 PM Richmond

0–18 yrs

Fri, Jan 1

Closed on New Year’s Day

Closed on New Year’s Day in Richmond

Richmond

0–18 yrs

Fri, Jan 1

Member Nights at Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights

Holiday lights display and garden tour at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

4:00 PM Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jan 2

Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. Loyola Ramblers Mens Basketball

Catch the Richmond Spiders vs. Loyola Ramblers men's basketball game at Robins Center.

6:00 PM Robins Center, Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jan 6

Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. St. Louis Billikens Mens Basketball

Richmond Spiders battle St. Louis Billikens in college men's basketball.

8:00 PM Robins Center, Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Jan 16

Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. Rhode Island Rams Mens Basketball

Richmond Spiders take on Rhode Island Rams in men's basketball at Robins Center.

4:30 PM Robins Center, Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Jan 16

2027 Freedom Classic

College basketball at VSU Multi-Purpose Center.

2:00 PM VSU Multi-Purpose Center, Petersburg

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jan 20

Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. Duquesne Dukes Mens Basketball

Watch the Richmond Spiders face Duquesne Dukes in college basketball.

7:00 PM Robins Center, Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jan 21

A Cozy Winter Wild Night

Cozy winter evening celebrating at Maymont—nature, holiday spirit, and family togetherness outdoors.

5:30 PM Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jan 23 +4 dates

Richmond Symphony

Live orchestra performance at Carpenter Theatre—a classic introduction to symphonic music for all ages.

7:30 PM Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Jan 26

WORLDS UNDER GLASS: DESERT TO RAINFOREST TOUR: JANUARY 26

Guided tour of exotic plants from desert and rainforest ecosystems at Lewis Ginter.

10:30 AM Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Feb 3

Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. Davidson College Wildcats Mens Basketball

Richmond Spiders vs. Davidson College Wildcats men's basketball at Robins Center.

7:00 PM Robins Center, Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Feb 5 +3 dates

Virginia Opera

World-class opera at Richmond's Carpenter Theatre.

7:30 PM Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond

8–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Feb 6

Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute at The National

8:00 PM The National, Richmond

0–18 yrs

Sat, Feb 6

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows In Concert

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows screened with live orchestral score at Altria Theater.

7:30 PM Altria Theater, Richmond

6–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Feb 7

Penelope Road w/ Arts Fishing Club

Penelope Road w/ Arts Fishing Club at The Broadberry

8:00 PM The Broadberry, Richmond

0–18 yrs

Wed, Feb 10

Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. George Washington Revolutionaries Mens Basketball

Richmond Spiders battle George Washington Revolutionaries in college men's basketball.

7:00 PM Robins Center, Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Feb 12 +1 dates

Tchaikovsky: The Man Behind the Music

Discover the life and legacy of composer Tchaikovsky through this theatrical performance.

7:00 PM Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond

8–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Feb 12

Zingara

Zingara at The National

8:00 PM The National, Richmond

8–18 yrs

Sat, Feb 13

Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. Virginia Commonwealth Rams Mens Basketball

Richmond Spiders take on Virginia Commonwealth Rams in men's basketball.

12:00 PM Robins Center, Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

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

Thu, Feb 18

An Otterly Lovely Wild Night

Evening wildlife encounter featuring otters and nature at Maymont estate.

5:30 PM Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Feb 18

WORLDS UNDER GLASS: DESERT TO RAINFOREST TOUR: FEBRUARY 18

Guided tour of exotic plants from desert and rainforest ecosystems at Lewis Ginter.

10:30 AM Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Feb 20

Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies Mens Basketball

Richmond Spiders vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies men's basketball at Robins Center.

2:30 PM Robins Center, Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Feb 20

Effin

Effin at The National

8:00 PM The National, Richmond

0–18 yrs

Wed, Feb 24

Travel with Maymont to Mexico

Guided trip to Mexican monarch butterfly sanctuaries—a rare nature experience.

Richmond

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Feb 24

SEASONAL SPLENDOR TOUR: FEBRUARY 24

Seasonal garden tour showcasing winter and early spring blooms at Lewis Ginter.

1:00 PM Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Mar 3

Session 1 Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament

College women's basketball tournament featuring Atlantic 10 teams.

11:00 AM Henrico Sports and Events Center, Glen Allen

0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Mar 4

Session 3 Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament

College women's basketball tournament session at Henrico Sports and Events Center.

5:00 PM Henrico Sports and Events Center, Glen Allen

0–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Mar 4

Session 2 Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament

Session 2 Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament at Henrico Sports and Events Center

11:00 AM Henrico Sports and Events Center, Glen Allen

0–18 yrs

Fri, Mar 5

Session 4 Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament

Session 4 Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament at Henrico Sports and Events Center

11:00 AM Henrico Sports and Events Center, Glen Allen

0–18 yrs

Fri, Mar 5

Session 5 Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament

Session 5 Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament at Henrico Sports and Events Center

5:00 PM Henrico Sports and Events Center, Glen Allen

0–18 yrs

Sat, Mar 6

Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. Fordham Rams Mens Basketball

Cheer on the Richmond Spiders men's basketball team against Fordham at Robins Center.

6:00 PM Robins Center, Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Mar 6

International Women's Day Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament

College women's basketball tournament action at Henrico Sports and Events Center.

9:30 AM Henrico Sports and Events Center, Glen Allen

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Mar 6

Session 6 Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament

College women's basketball tournament action at Henrico Sports and Events Center.

11:00 AM Henrico Sports and Events Center, Glen Allen

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Mar 7

All Session Pass - 2027 A10 Womens Basketball Tournament

All Session Pass - 2027 A10 Womens Basketball Tournament at Henrico Sports and Events Center

12:00 PM Henrico Sports and Events Center, Glen Allen

0–18 yrs

Sun, Mar 7

Session 7 Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament

Session 7 Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament at Henrico Sports and Events Center

12:00 PM Henrico Sports and Events Center, Glen Allen

0–18 yrs

Sun, Mar 7

Weekend Bundle A10 Womens Basketball Tournament

Weekend Bundle A10 Womens Basketball Tournament at Henrico Sports and Events Center

12:00 PM Henrico Sports and Events Center, Glen Allen

0–18 yrs

Thu, Mar 11

Colonial Downs Live Thoroughbred Racing

Watch thoroughbred racehorses compete at Colonial Downs, a historic Virginia track.

12:00 PM Colonial Downs, New Kent

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Mar 12

WORLDS UNDER GLASS: DESERT TO RAINFOREST TOUR: MARCH 12

Guided tour of exotic plants from desert and rainforest ecosystems at Lewis Ginter.

10:30 AM Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Mar 13

The Rock Orchestra

Rock hits reimagined: The Rock Orchestra performs at Altria Theater in Richmond.

7:30 PM Altria Theater, Richmond

8–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Mar 13

The 2027 Virginia Derby - Colonial Downs Live Thoroughbred Racing

The Virginia Derby—historic thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs.

12:00 PM Colonial Downs, New Kent

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Mar 16

SEASONAL SPLENDOR TOUR: MARCH 16

Guided tour of seasonal blooms at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

1:00 PM Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Mar 17

The High Kings

Irish-American folk-rock band The High Kings perform at Beacon Theatre in Hopewell.

7:30 PM Beacon Theatre - Hopewell, Hopewell

8–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Mar 21

Sonic - Live in Concert

Sonic the Hedgehog comes to life in concert at the Carpenter Theatre.

7:30 PM Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond

4–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Mar 31

Harlem Globetrotters

Watch the legendary Harlem Globetrotters perform at Stuart C. Siegel Center.

7:00 PM Stuart C. Siegel Center, Richmond

0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Apr 2

Family Night Hike

Evening nature walk for families exploring Maymont grounds after dark.

7:00 PM Richmond

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Apr 2 +2 dates

Richmond Flying Squirrels vs. Altoona Curve

Minor-league baseball featuring the Richmond Flying Squirrels at CarMax Park.

6:45 PM CarMax Park, Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Apr 8

SEASONAL SPLENDOR TOUR: APRIL 8

Guided tour of seasonal blooms at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

10:00 AM Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

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

Tue, Apr 13 +5 dates

Richmond Flying Squirrels vs. Erie Sea Wolves

Richmond Flying Squirrels vs. Erie Sea Wolves at CarMax Park

11:10 AM CarMax Park, Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Apr 13

FOR THE LOVE OF TREES TALK AND WALK APRIL 13

Talk and walk celebrating trees at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

10:00 AM Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Apr 27 +2 dates

Richmond Flying Squirrels vs. Chesapeake Baysox

Richmond Flying Squirrels vs. Chesapeake Baysox at CarMax Park

6:45 PM CarMax Park, Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Apr 29

Matthew West: Jesus Is King Tour - Richmond, VA

Christian musician Matthew West performs at Liberation Church in Richmond.

7:00 PM Liberation Church, Richmond

$28–$1058–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, May 5 +1 dates

Hell's Kitchen (Touring)

Hell's Kitchen (Touring) at Altria Theater

7:30 PM Altria Theater, Richmond

8–18 yrs

Wed, May 12

Leonid and Friends

Leonid and Friends bring their piano tribute show to the Carpenter Theatre.

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

8–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, May 13

Gavin Adcock w/ Blake Whiten

Gavin Adcock w/ Blake Whiten at Virginia Credit Union LIVE!

7:30 PM Virginia Credit Union LIVE!, Richmond

0–18 yrs

Sat, May 15 +1 dates

Carmina Burana

Classical choral masterpiece Carmina Burana at Carpenter Theatre in Richmond.

7:30 PM Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond

8–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, May 20

SEASONAL SPLENDOR TOUR: MAY 20

Guided tour of seasonal blooms at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

10:00 AM Richmond

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Jun 8 +3 dates

Just in Time (Touring)

Touring theatre production at Altria Theater in Richmond.

7:30 PM Altria Theater, Richmond

6–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 21 +1 dates

Buena Vista Social Club (Touring)

Buena Vista Social Club (Touring) at Altria Theater

7:30 PM Altria Theater, Richmond

8–18 yrs

More events outside the Richmond area

1 event farther afield.

Sat, Nov 14

William and Mary Tribe Football vs. Bucknell Bison Football

College football game featuring the William & Mary Tribe at home.

1:00 PM Walter J. Zable Stadium, Williamsburg

0–18 yrsOutdoor

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