Things to do

Things to do with toddlers in Toledo

Got a little one? These Toledo events are a great fit for toddlers (roughly ages 2–4).

202 events
Hula Dancing Class
Mon, Sep 28 +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
Monday Morning Movie
Mon, Sep 28

Monday Morning Movie

Monday Morning Movie at FA Meeting Room

10:00 AM FA Meeting Room, Henrico
0–18 yrs
Spelling Bee for Adults
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
Mother Goose Storytime- Atlee Branch
Mon, Sep 28 +3 dates

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
Henrico Community Authors Showcase
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
Firefighter Visit
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
Preschool Storytime- Atlee Branch
Mon, Sep 28 +1 dates

Preschool Storytime- Atlee Branch

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

10:15 AM Storytime Room, Hanover
3–5 yrsIndoor
Morning Cup Corner
Mon, Sep 28

Morning Cup Corner

Morning Cup Corner at Creative Commons Montpelier

10:30 AM Creative Commons Montpelier, Hanover
0–18 yrs
English Conversation Practice
Mon, Sep 28

English Conversation Practice

English Conversation Practice at LM Conference Room

7:00 PM LM Conference Room, Henrico
0–18 yrs
Mother Goose Storytime- Ashland Branch
Mon, Sep 28 +1 dates

Mother Goose Storytime- Ashland Branch

Nursery rhymes, singing & reading for babies 6–24 months at Ashland Branch.

10:30 AM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
0–2 yrsIndoor
Creative "Cooking" in the Commons - FALL EDITION
Mon, Sep 28

Creative "Cooking" in the Commons - FALL EDITION

Kids cook up healthy treats from scratch at Creative Commons Montpelier; take-home recipes included.

4:30 PM Creative Commons Montpelier, Hanover
4–18 yrsIndoor
Preschool Storytime- Ashland Branch
Tue, Sep 29 +1 dates

Preschool Storytime- Ashland Branch

Books, songs, and fingerplays for preschoolers at Ashland Branch library.

11:15 AM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
3–5 yrsIndoor
Pet Portrait Painting
Tue, Sep 29

Pet Portrait Painting

Pet Portrait Painting at Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)

6:00 PM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
4–18 yrs
Toddler Storytime-Mechanicsville Branch
Tue, Sep 29 +1 dates

Toddler Storytime-Mechanicsville Branch

Toddler storytime with books, music, and fun for ages 2–3 and caregivers.

11:00 AM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
2–3 yrsIndoor
Microsoft Excel
Tue, Sep 29

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel at LM Digital Media Lab

2:00 PM LM Digital Media Lab, Henrico
0–18 yrs
Mother Goose Storytime- Mechanicsville Branch
Tue, Sep 29 +1 dates

Mother Goose Storytime- Mechanicsville Branch

Nursery rhymes, songs, and stories for babies and toddlers with caregivers.

10:15 AM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
1–2 yrsIndoor
Paranormal Poe: Poe and Victorian Spiritualism
Tue, Sep 29

Paranormal Poe: Poe and Victorian Spiritualism

Paranormal Poe: Poe and Victorian Spiritualism at TU Meeting Room

6:30 PM TU Meeting Room, Henrico
0–18 yrs
Atlee Bridge Club
Tue, Sep 29

Atlee Bridge Club

Atlee Bridge Club at Atlee Meeting Room

10:00 AM Atlee Meeting Room, Hanover
0–18 yrs
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Tue, Sep 29 +13 dates

Tutus & Ties – Downtown

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

2:00 PM Downtown Location, Richmond
2–8 yrsIndoor
Process Art Adventures – Chesterfield
Tue, Sep 29 +12 dates

Process Art Adventures – Chesterfield

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

3:15 PM Chesterfield Location, Midlothian
2–8 yrsIndoor
Toddler Storytime- Ashland Branch
Tue, Sep 29 +1 dates

Toddler Storytime- Ashland Branch

Books, music, and movement fun for toddlers ages 2–3 and caregivers.

10:30 AM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
2–3 yrsIndoor
Toddler Time
Wed, Sep 30 +17 dates

Toddler Time

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

10:00 AM Richmond
0–5 yrsOutdoor
Wonder-FULL Wednesdays – Toddler Program – Downtown
Wed, Sep 30 +11 dates

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
Story Time For Tots (0-3 Years)
Wed, Sep 30

Story Time For Tots (0-3 Years)

Interactive storytime for babies and toddlers at Petersburg Public Library.

11:00 AM 201 W Washington St, Petersburg
0–3 yrsIndoor
Art for All Abilities
Wed, Sep 30

Art for All Abilities

Art for All Abilities at LM Meeting Room

10:00 AM LM Meeting Room, Henrico
0–18 yrs
Toddler Storytime- Atlee Branch
Wed, Sep 30 +1 dates

Toddler Storytime- Atlee Branch

Toddler Storytime- Atlee Branch at Storytime Room

11:00 AM Storytime Room, Hanover
2–3 yrs
Meditation
Wed, Sep 30

Meditation

Free guided meditation sessions for all ages at the library.

6:30 PM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
0–18 yrsIndoor
Gardening in the Shade: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of Your Landscape
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
Preschool Storytime- Mechanicsville Branch
Wed, Sep 30 +1 dates

Preschool Storytime- Mechanicsville Branch

Preschool Storytime- Mechanicsville Branch at Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)

10:15 AM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
3–5 yrs
Meditation
Wed, Sep 30

Meditation

Meditation at Montpelier Meeting Room

11:00 AM Montpelier Meeting Room, Hanover
0–18 yrs
BABY BUGS STAY AND PLAY
Wed, Sep 30 +4 dates

BABY BUGS STAY AND PLAY

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

10:00 AM Richmond
0–3 yrsOutdoor
Let's Play Games!
Thu, Oct 1

Let's Play Games!

Let's Play Games! at Goochland Meeting Room

12:00 PM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover
0–18 yrs
All Month: MYSTERY IN THE STACKS Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Oct 1

All Month: MYSTERY IN THE STACKS Scavenger Hunt

Solve a library mystery with a month-long scavenger hunt for kids.

Montpelier Branch, Hanover
4–12 yrsIndoor
Land Lovers Series: Vermicomposting with Turkey Island Growers & Worm Farm
Thu, Oct 1

Land Lovers Series: Vermicomposting with Turkey Island Growers & Worm Farm

Land Lovers Series: Vermicomposting with Turkey Island Growers & Worm Farm at GA Meeting Room

2:00 PM GA Meeting Room, Henrico
0–18 yrs
Process Art Adventures – Downtown
Thu, Oct 1 +11 dates

Process Art Adventures – Downtown

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

3:15 PM Downtown Location, Richmond
2–8 yrsIndoor
READ to Maggie at Atlee
Thu, Oct 1

READ to Maggie at Atlee

Read to a therapy dog at your library—a fun way to build confidence.

6:15 PM Storytime Room, Hanover
0–10 yrsIndoor
Inktober at Twin Hickory's Sketching Station
Thu, Oct 1

Inktober at Twin Hickory's Sketching Station

Inktober at Twin Hickory's Sketching Station at Adult Area

9:00 AM Adult Area, Henrico
0–18 yrs
Take and Make Kit
Thu, Oct 1

Take and Make Kit

Search the library for bat facts, then make a craft to take home.

Ashland Branch, Hanover
4–12 yrsIndoor
Family Storytime- Goochland Branch
Thu, Oct 1 +1 dates

Family Storytime- Goochland Branch

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

10:00 AM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover
0–5 yrsIndoor
Adobe Photoshop: Essential Tools & Techniques
Thu, Oct 1

Adobe Photoshop: Essential Tools & Techniques

Adobe Photoshop: Essential Tools & Techniques at FA Digital Media Lab

2:30 PM FA Digital Media Lab, Henrico
0–18 yrs
Historically Speaking: American Revolution Genealogy with Library of Virginia
Thu, Oct 1

Historically Speaking: American Revolution Genealogy with Library of Virginia

Historically Speaking: American Revolution Genealogy with Library of Virginia at TU Meeting Room

6:00 PM TU Meeting Room, Henrico
0–18 yrs
Atlee Beginner's Bridge
Thu, Oct 1

Atlee Beginner's Bridge

Atlee Beginner's Bridge at Creative Commons

1:00 PM Creative Commons, Hanover
0–18 yrs
Tai Chi
Thu, Oct 1

Tai Chi

Tai Chi at Goochland Meeting Room

4:00 PM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover
0–18 yrs
Bingo
Thu, Oct 1

Bingo

Bingo at Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)

11:00 AM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
0–18 yrs
Play Mahjongg!
Thu, Oct 1

Play Mahjongg!

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

1:00 PM Rockville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
0–18 yrs
Family Storytime- Montpelier Branch
Thu, Oct 1

Family Storytime- Montpelier Branch

Stories, songs, games, and crafts for babies and toddlers with a caregiver.

10:45 AM Creative Commons Montpelier, Hanover
0–5 yrsIndoor
Atlee Library Book Sale!
Thu, Oct 1 +2 dates

Atlee Library Book Sale!

October book sale with deals under $2—bring your own bag and find treasures.

4:00 PM Atlee Meeting Room, Hanover
0–18 yrsIndoor
Intermediate Tai Chi
Thu, Oct 1

Intermediate Tai Chi

Intermediate Tai Chi at Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)

2:00 PM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
0–18 yrs
Reader's Theater at The Arc of Hanover
Thu, Oct 1

Reader's Theater at The Arc of Hanover

Reader's Theater at The Arc of Hanover at Ashland Branch

10:30 AM Ashland Branch, Hanover
0–18 yrs
All Month: Rockville Children's Scavenger Hunt
Thu, Oct 1

All Month: Rockville Children's Scavenger Hunt

Themed scavenger hunt at Rockville library's children's section with a prize for completion.

Rockville Branch, Hanover
3–12 yrsIndoor
Introduction to Canva
Thu, Oct 1

Introduction to Canva

Introduction to Canva at TU Digital Media Lab

2:00 PM TU Digital Media Lab, Henrico
0–18 yrs
FLOWERS AFTER 5 VEXINE
Thu, Oct 1

FLOWERS AFTER 5 VEXINE

FLOWERS AFTER 5 VEXINE in Richmond

5:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Children's Costume Swap
Thu, Oct 1

Children's Costume Swap

Swap gently used kids' costumes and treats at North Park Library's seasonal clothing exchange.

5:30 PM NP Meeting Room, Henrico
2–12 yrsIndoor
CultureFest with Culture Encounters – Downtown
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
Toddler/Preschool Storytime- Goochland Branch
Fri, Oct 2

Toddler/Preschool Storytime- Goochland Branch

Books, music, and fingerplays for toddlers and preschoolers with caregivers.

10:00 AM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover
2–5 yrsIndoor
STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN
Fri, Oct 2 +178 dates

STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN

Story time among the plants at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

10:00 AM Richmond
0–5 yrsOutdoor
Ashland Bridge Club
Fri, Oct 2

Ashland Bridge Club

Ashland Bridge Club at Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)

1:00 PM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
0–18 yrs
Take and Make: Prickly Pinecone Hedgehogs
Fri, Oct 2

Take and Make: Prickly Pinecone Hedgehogs

Craft adorable pinecone hedgehogs at Goochland Branch Library.

Goochland Branch, Hanover
3–12 yrsIndoor
Family Storytime- Hanover Branch
Fri, Oct 2

Family Storytime- Hanover Branch

Songs, rhymes, and books for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers.

10:45 AM Hanover Meeting Room, Hanover
0–5 yrsIndoor
Baby Play Time
Fri, Oct 2

Baby Play Time

Playtime and early-literacy activities for babies at Atlee Branch.

10:30 AM Atlee Branch, Hanover
0–2 yrsIndoor
Earlybirds Club (21 and Over)
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
Seeing Color
Fri, Oct 2

Seeing Color

Seasonal garden experience celebrating color at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

Richmond
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Family Storytime- Rockville Branch
Fri, Oct 2

Family Storytime- Rockville Branch

Books, songs, and rhymes for little ones at Rockville Branch.

10:30 AM Rockville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
0–5 yrsIndoor
Baby Artsplay!
Fri, Oct 2 +1 dates

Baby Artsplay!

Baby Artsplay! at LM Storytime Room

10:30 AM LM Storytime Room, Henrico
0–2 yrs
Crochet for a Cause
Sat, Oct 3

Crochet for a Cause

Crochet for a Cause at FA Multipurpose Creation Classroom

2:00 PM FA Multipurpose Creation Classroom, Henrico
0–18 yrs
Tech Tutor
Sat, Oct 3

Tech Tutor

Tech Tutor at FA Digital Media Lab

3:00 PM FA Digital Media Lab, Henrico
0–18 yrs
Member Mixer
Sat, Oct 3

Member Mixer

Member Mixer at Virginia Wildlife Trail

1:00 PM Virginia Wildlife Trail, Richmond
0–18 yrs
Bat Ambassador Visit
Sat, Oct 3

Bat Ambassador Visit

Meet a live bat ambassador and learn how to help local bat populations.

2:00 PM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
0–18 yrsIndoor
Building Healthy Soil
Sat, Oct 3

Building Healthy Soil

Building Healthy Soil in Richmond

9:30 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Fall Pruning and Seasonal Gardening
Sat, Oct 3

Fall Pruning and Seasonal Gardening

Fall Pruning and Seasonal Gardening in Richmond

2:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Coyote Up Close
Sat, Oct 3 +12 dates

Coyote Up Close

Up-close wildlife encounter at Maymont focusing on native coyotes.

1:30 PM Richmond
4–18 yrsOutdoor
Family Storytime- Ashland Branch
Sat, Oct 3

Family Storytime- Ashland Branch

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

11:00 AM Ashland Branch, Hanover
0–5 yrsIndoor
Scarecrow Making for the Modern Garden
Sat, Oct 3

Scarecrow Making for the Modern Garden

Scarecrow Making for the Modern Garden in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
artoberVA at Maymont
Sun, Oct 4

artoberVA at Maymont

Art and autumn festival at Maymont featuring outdoor creative experiences and seasonal celebration.

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrsOutdoor
English Conversation Practice
Mon, Oct 5

English Conversation Practice

English Conversation Practice at TU Meeting Room

7:00 PM TU Meeting Room, Henrico
0–18 yrs
All About the Virginia Film Office
Mon, Oct 5

All About the Virginia Film Office

All About the Virginia Film Office at LM Meeting Room

4:30 PM LM Meeting Room, Henrico
0–18 yrs
Computer Basics: Keyboard & Mouse
Tue, Oct 6

Computer Basics: Keyboard & Mouse

Computer Basics: Keyboard & Mouse at LM Digital Media Lab

2:00 PM LM Digital Media Lab, Henrico
0–18 yrs
Seniors Make Stuff: Craft Replay
Tue, Oct 6

Seniors Make Stuff: Craft Replay

Seniors Make Stuff: Craft Replay at FA Multipurpose Creation Classroom

10:30 AM FA Multipurpose Creation Classroom, Henrico
0–18 yrs
READ Out Loud Book Group
Tue, Oct 6

READ Out Loud Book Group

READ Out Loud Book Group at FA Large Conference Room

1:00 PM FA Large Conference Room, Henrico
0–18 yrs
Beyond Google: Understanding Search Engines and AI Basics
Tue, Oct 6

Beyond Google: Understanding Search Engines and AI Basics

Beyond Google: Understanding Search Engines and AI Basics at Digital Media Lab

7:00 PM Digital Media Lab, Hanover
0–18 yrs
Playgroup
Tue, Oct 6

Playgroup

Monthly playgroup for toddlers & preschoolers to socialize and play together.

10:30 AM Hanover Meeting Room, Hanover
1–5 yrsIndoor
Microsoft Word
Tue, Oct 6

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word at VA Digital Media Lab

10:00 AM VA Digital Media Lab, Henrico
0–18 yrs
SEASONAL SPLENDOR TOUR: OCTOBER 6
Tue, Oct 6

SEASONAL SPLENDOR TOUR: OCTOBER 6

SEASONAL SPLENDOR TOUR: OCTOBER 6 in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
National Hispanic Heritage Month Film Festival: Director Spotlight on Guillermo del Toro
Tue, Oct 6

National Hispanic Heritage Month Film Festival: Director Spotlight on Guillermo del Toro

National Hispanic Heritage Month Film Festival: Director Spotlight on Guillermo del Toro at TW Meeting Room

10:00 AM TW Meeting Room, Henrico
0–18 yrs
Vine to Glass: The Architecture of Autumn: Earth, Forest Floor, & Volcanic Shadows
Tue, Oct 6

Vine to Glass: The Architecture of Autumn: Earth, Forest Floor, & Volcanic Shadows

Vine to Glass: The Architecture of Autumn: Earth, Forest Floor, & Volcanic Shadows in Richmond

6:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
'Hook, Yarn, and Sinker' - Hanover's Crochet Club
Tue, Oct 6

'Hook, Yarn, and Sinker' - Hanover's Crochet Club

'Hook, Yarn, and Sinker' - Hanover's Crochet Club at Hanover Meeting Room

6:30 PM Hanover Meeting Room, Hanover
0–18 yrs
Reign Dance Project: Stories in Motion – Downtown
Wed, Oct 7 +8 dates

Reign Dance Project: Stories in Motion – Downtown

Dance and storytelling experience at Children's Museum of Richmond downtown.

2:30 PM Downtown Location, Richmond
0–8 yrsIndoor
Poe's Life and Legacy
Wed, Oct 7

Poe's Life and Legacy

Poe's Life and Legacy at FA Meeting Room

6:30 PM FA Meeting Room, Henrico
0–18 yrs
Fun and Games
Wed, Oct 7

Fun and Games

Fun and Games at Atlee Meeting Room

1:00 PM Atlee Meeting Room, Hanover
0–18 yrs
Mini Makers
Wed, Oct 7

Mini Makers

Art and craft exploration for preschoolers at Henrico County Public Library.

11:00 AM FA Children's Storytime Room, Henrico
3–5 yrsIndoor
VISIT with Maggie
Wed, Oct 7

VISIT with Maggie

Read to Maggie, a therapy dog, in 15-min sessions at Ashland Branch.

3:45 PM Ashland Branch, Hanover
0–10 yrsIndoor
VISIT with Maggie
Wed, Oct 7

VISIT with Maggie

Read-aloud sessions with therapy dog Maggie at Pamunkey Regional Library.

3:15 PM Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side), Hanover
0–10 yrsIndoor
More Magic with Alcohol Inks
Wed, Oct 7

More Magic with Alcohol Inks

More Magic with Alcohol Inks in Richmond

9:30 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Next Chapter Community Book Club
Wed, Oct 7

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
VSU Homecoming Concert Suite 2026
Wed, Oct 7

VSU Homecoming Concert Suite 2026

VSU Homecoming Concert Suite 2026 at VSU Multi-Purpose Center

8:00 PM VSU Multi-Purpose Center, Petersburg
0–18 yrs
Happy Birthday, Tuckahoe! Birthday Bash for Kids
Thu, Oct 8

Happy Birthday, Tuckahoe! Birthday Bash for Kids

Birthday storytime and cupcake party celebrating Tuckahoe Library's 20th anniversary.

3:30 PM TU Meeting Room, Henrico
2–8 yrsIndoor
Hula for Beginners
Thu, Oct 8

Hula for Beginners

Hula for Beginners at Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)

10:30 AM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
0–18 yrs
Seymour Grooves with Books! – Downtown
Fri, Oct 9 +70 dates

Seymour Grooves with Books! – Downtown

Interactive books and music for kids at Children's Museum.

Richmond
0–8 yrsIndoor
Family Night Hike
Fri, Oct 9

Family Night Hike

Evening nature walk through Maymont's grounds with family-friendly exploration.

6:30 PM Richmond
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Plant, Design & Grow: Fall Container Garden Workshop
Sat, Oct 10

Plant, Design & Grow: Fall Container Garden Workshop

Plant, Design & Grow: Fall Container Garden Workshop in Richmond

1:30 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Pencil Sketching Basics: Part 1 of 2
Sat, Oct 10

Pencil Sketching Basics: Part 1 of 2

Pencil Sketching Basics: Part 1 of 2 at FA Multipurpose Creation Classroom

1:00 PM FA Multipurpose Creation Classroom, Henrico
0–18 yrs
LEGO Builders
Sat, Oct 10

LEGO Builders

Drop-in LEGO building program at Henrico Library for creative construction.

3:00 PM SA Meeting Room, Henrico
3–12 yrsIndoor
Best Pest Management Practices in an Organic Veggie Garden
Sat, Oct 10

Best Pest Management Practices in an Organic Veggie Garden

Best Pest Management Practices in an Organic Veggie Garden in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Fall Capital Art and Craft Festival
Sat, Oct 10

Fall Capital Art and Craft Festival

Fall art and craft festival featuring local artisans and makers.

Richmond
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Richmond Folk Festival
Sat, Oct 10

Richmond Folk Festival

Community folk music festival celebrating traditional culture.

Richmond
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Maymont Historic Estate Tour
Sat, Oct 10

Maymont Historic Estate Tour

Comprehensive guided tour of Maymont's historic mansion and estate grounds.

11:00 AM Richmond
4–18 yrsOutdoor
Virginia State Football vs Livingstone College (Homecoming)
Sat, Oct 10

Virginia State Football vs Livingstone College (Homecoming)

Virginia State football homecoming game vs. Livingstone College.

1:00 PM ROGERS STADIUM, Petersburg
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Baby Artsplay!™ – Downtown
Tue, Oct 13 +7 dates

Baby Artsplay!™ – Downtown

Sensory art play for babies and toddlers at Children's Museum of Richmond.

3:30 PM Downtown Location, Richmond
0–3 yrsIndoor
Food Trucks Tue, Oct 14
Wed, Oct 14

Food Trucks Tue, Oct 14

Food truck gathering on the Maymont grounds—casual dining with family appeal.

6:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Garden Glow presented by Kroger
Wed, Oct 14

Garden Glow presented by Kroger

Glowing garden light display at historic Maymont estate.

Richmond
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Reign Dance Project: Stories in Motion
Wed, Oct 14 +3 dates

Reign Dance Project: Stories in Motion

Dance performance and storytelling experience for kids.

2:30 PM Chesterfield Location, Midlothian
0–12 yrsIndoor
Baby Artsplay!™ – Chesterfield
Wed, Oct 14 +7 dates

Baby Artsplay!™ – Chesterfield

Baby art and sensory class at Children's Museum of Richmond in Midlothian.

4:00 PM Chesterfield Location, Midlothian
0–3 yrsIndoor
Reign Dance Project: Stories in Motion – Chesterfield
Wed, Oct 14 +1 dates

Reign Dance Project: Stories in Motion – Chesterfield

Dance and storytelling experience at Children's Museum of Richmond Chesterfield.

1:30 PM Richmond
0–8 yrsIndoor
Food Trucks Wed, Oct 15
Thu, Oct 15

Food Trucks Wed, Oct 15

Food truck gathering on the Maymont grounds—casual dining with family appeal.

6:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Locally Grown Hand-Tied Bouquets
Thu, Oct 15

Locally Grown Hand-Tied Bouquets

Locally Grown Hand-Tied Bouquets in Richmond

6:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Plant Identification: Tools and Techniques for Identifying Native and Naturalized Plants in the Mid-Atlantic Region
Thu, Oct 15

Plant Identification: Tools and Techniques for Identifying Native and Naturalized Plants in the Mid-Atlantic Region

Plant Identification: Tools and Techniques for Identifying Native and Naturalized Plants in the Mid-Atlantic Region in Richmond

9:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Chair Fitness With Tiffany!
Thu, Oct 15 +5 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
Native Plants for Beginners
Fri, Oct 16

Native Plants for Beginners

Native Plants for Beginners in Richmond

1:30 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Food Trucks Wed, Oct 16
Fri, Oct 16

Food Trucks Wed, Oct 16

Food truck gathering on the Maymont grounds—casual dining with family appeal.

6:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Sensory Friendly Nights – Chesterfield
Fri, Oct 16 +1 dates

Sensory Friendly Nights – Chesterfield

Sensory-friendly

Sensory-friendly museum experience designed for all learners.

5:00 PM Chesterfield Location, Midlothian
0–12 yrsIndoor
Beginner Beekeeping 2.0
Sat, Oct 17

Beginner Beekeeping 2.0

Beginner Beekeeping 2.0 in Richmond

11:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Exploring the Mystery of Bird Migration
Sat, Oct 17

Exploring the Mystery of Bird Migration

Exploring the Mystery of Bird Migration in Richmond

8:30 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Dahlias: Harvesting, Dividing & Storing for Seasons of Blooms
Sat, Oct 17

Dahlias: Harvesting, Dividing & Storing for Seasons of Blooms

Dahlias: Harvesting, Dividing & Storing for Seasons of Blooms in Richmond

1:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
What’s it Worth? Antiques Appraisal & Care
Sat, Oct 17

What’s it Worth? Antiques Appraisal & Care

Learn about heirloom appraisal and care at Maymont's family-friendly antiques event.

10:00 AM Garden Hall, Richmond
$25+0–18 yrsOutdoor
Botany for Botanical Illustration: Fungi
Sat, Oct 17

Botany for Botanical Illustration: Fungi

Botany for Botanical Illustration: Fungi in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Post-Harvest Handling of Veggies: Washing, Curing, and Storing
Sun, Oct 18

Post-Harvest Handling of Veggies: Washing, Curing, and Storing

Post-Harvest Handling of Veggies: Washing, Curing, and Storing in Richmond

1:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Butterfly Pinning 102: Common Morpho
Sun, Oct 18

Butterfly Pinning 102: Common Morpho

Butterfly Pinning 102: Common Morpho in Richmond

1:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
VCU Living Lab Research Demos – Downtown
Tue, Oct 20 +14 dates

VCU Living Lab Research Demos – Downtown

Hands-on research demos at Children's Museum of Richmond exploring VCU science.

Downtown Location, Richmond
3–12 yrsIndoor
Yoga with Belinda Todd!
Tue, Oct 20 +5 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
artoberVA’s Pay-What-You-Will – Chesterfield and Downtown
Tue, Oct 20

artoberVA’s Pay-What-You-Will – Chesterfield and Downtown

Pay-what-you-will art experiences at Children's Museum of Richmond locations.

9:30 AM Richmond
0–18 yrsIndoor
WELLNESS IN BLOOM: THE HEALING GARDEN TOUR – OCTOBER
Wed, Oct 21

WELLNESS IN BLOOM: THE HEALING GARDEN TOUR – OCTOBER

WELLNESS IN BLOOM: THE HEALING GARDEN TOUR – OCTOBER in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Botanical Illustration Intensive: Gorgeous Gourds in Colored Pencil
Thu, Oct 22

Botanical Illustration Intensive: Gorgeous Gourds in Colored Pencil

Botanical Illustration Intensive: Gorgeous Gourds in Colored Pencil in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Make and Paint Friday! – Downtown
Fri, Oct 23 +3 dates

Make and Paint Friday! – Downtown

Paint and create art projects at Children's Museum of Richmond.

1:30 PM Downtown Location, Richmond
2–8 yrsIndoor
Art in Bloom: Art Deco Floral Design
Fri, Oct 23

Art in Bloom: Art Deco Floral Design

Art in Bloom: Art Deco Floral Design in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Delicious Ferments: Fermentation 101
Fri, Oct 23

Delicious Ferments: Fermentation 101

Delicious Ferments: Fermentation 101 in Richmond

6:30 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Richmond Spiders Football vs. Colgate University Raiders Football
Sat, Oct 24

Richmond Spiders Football vs. Colgate University Raiders Football

Watch Richmond Spiders college football take on Colgate at Robins Stadium.

2:00 PM Robins Stadium, Richmond
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Botanical Incense: Autumn Scents
Sat, Oct 24

Botanical Incense: Autumn Scents

Botanical Incense: Autumn Scents in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Container Gardening with Bulbs
Sat, Oct 24

Container Gardening with Bulbs

Container Gardening with Bulbs in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Exploring Conifers: Selection, Planting & Garden Highlights
Sat, Oct 24

Exploring Conifers: Selection, Planting & Garden Highlights

Exploring Conifers: Selection, Planting & Garden Highlights in Richmond

1:30 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
A Taste of the Tropics
Sun, Oct 25

A Taste of the Tropics

A Taste of the Tropics in Richmond

1:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Botanical Illustration Studio: Blending Tools: Powder, Liquid, Pencil, and More
Sun, Oct 25

Botanical Illustration Studio: Blending Tools: Powder, Liquid, Pencil, and More

Botanical Illustration Studio: Blending Tools: Powder, Liquid, Pencil, and More in Richmond

1:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Avery Anna w/ Jaid Joice
Sun, Oct 25

Avery Anna w/ Jaid Joice

Avery Anna w/ Jaid Joice at The National

7:30 PM The National, Richmond
0–18 yrs
Essence of a Still Life
Wed, Oct 28

Essence of a Still Life

Essence of a Still Life in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Food Trucks Wed, Oct 28
Wed, Oct 28

Food Trucks Wed, Oct 28

Food Trucks Wed, Oct 28 in Richmond

5:30 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Paint Night: Pumpkin Stack
Thu, Oct 29

Paint Night: Pumpkin Stack

Paint Night: Pumpkin Stack in Richmond

6:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Food Trucks Thurs, Oct 29
Thu, Oct 29

Food Trucks Thurs, Oct 29

Food Trucks Thurs, Oct 29 in Richmond

5:30 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Autumnal Sunset: Paint a Picture in Flowers
Thu, Oct 29

Autumnal Sunset: Paint a Picture in Flowers

Autumnal Sunset: Paint a Picture in Flowers in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Food Trucks Fri, Oct 30
Fri, Oct 30

Food Trucks Fri, Oct 30

Food Trucks Fri, Oct 30 in Richmond

5:30 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Botany for Botanical Illustration
Sat, Oct 31

Botany for Botanical Illustration

Botany for Botanical Illustration in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Introduction to Nature Journaling Fall
Sat, Oct 31

Introduction to Nature Journaling Fall

Introduction to Nature Journaling Fall in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Halloween Spooktacular
Sat, Oct 31

Halloween Spooktacular

Halloween-themed music and entertainment at Carpenter Theatre.

3:00 PM Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond
0–18 yrsIndoor
Food Trucks Sat, Oct 31
Sat, Oct 31

Food Trucks Sat, Oct 31

Food Trucks Sat, Oct 31 in Richmond

5:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Food Trucks Sun, Nov 1
Sun, Nov 1

Food Trucks Sun, Nov 1

Food Trucks Sun, Nov 1 in Richmond

5:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Food Trucks Mon, Nov 2
Mon, Nov 2

Food Trucks Mon, Nov 2

Food Trucks Mon, Nov 2 in Richmond

5:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Election Day
Tue, Nov 3

Election Day

Election Day at 201 W Washington St

12:00 AM 201 W Washington St, Petersburg
0–18 yrs
Food Trucks Tues, Nov 3
Tue, Nov 3

Food Trucks Tues, Nov 3

Food Trucks Tues, Nov 3 in Richmond

5:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Food Trucks Wed, Nov 4
Wed, Nov 4

Food Trucks Wed, Nov 4

Food Trucks Wed, Nov 4 in Richmond

5:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
SEASONAL SPLENDOR TOUR: NOVEMBER 5
Thu, Nov 5

SEASONAL SPLENDOR TOUR: NOVEMBER 5

Guided seasonal garden tour at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden showcasing November blooms and fall color.

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Virginia State Football vs Virginia Union University
Sat, Nov 7

Virginia State Football vs Virginia Union University

Virginia State football hosts Virginia Union University at Rogers Stadium in Petersburg.

1:00 PM ROGERS STADIUM, Petersburg
0–18 yrsOutdoor
African Violets 101
Sat, Nov 7

African Violets 101

African Violets 101 in Richmond

1:30 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Making Peace with What I Can't Control Tour with Lysa TerKeurst and Tasha Layton - Mechanicsville, VA
Sat, Nov 7

Making Peace with What I Can't Control Tour with Lysa TerKeurst and Tasha Layton - Mechanicsville, VA

Making Peace with What I Can't Control Tour with Lysa TerKeurst and Tasha Layton - Mechanicsville, VA at Atlee Church

7:00 PM Atlee Church, Mechanicsville
$40–$980–18 yrs
Daffodil, Jonquil, or Narcissus? Learn Classification, Outstanding Cultivars, and More
Sat, Nov 7

Daffodil, Jonquil, or Narcissus? Learn Classification, Outstanding Cultivars, and More

Daffodil, Jonquil, or Narcissus? Learn Classification, Outstanding Cultivars, and More in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Virginia State Football Season Pass
Sat, Nov 7

Virginia State Football Season Pass

Virginia State Football Season Pass at ROGERS STADIUM

1:00 PM ROGERS STADIUM, Petersburg
0–18 yrs
Butterfly Pinning 103: Owl Butterfly
Sun, Nov 8

Butterfly Pinning 103: Owl Butterfly

Butterfly Pinning 103: Owl Butterfly in Richmond

1:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Falling for Leaves: A Floral Design Workshop
Tue, Nov 10

Falling for Leaves: A Floral Design Workshop

Falling for Leaves: A Floral Design Workshop in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
WORLDS UNDER GLASS: DESERT TO RAINFOREST TOUR: NOVEMBER 10
Tue, Nov 10

WORLDS UNDER GLASS: DESERT TO RAINFOREST TOUR: NOVEMBER 10

Explore desert and rainforest ecosystems under glass at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrsIndoor
Watercolor Experimentation and Card-Making: Fall/Winter Edition
Wed, Nov 11

Watercolor Experimentation and Card-Making: Fall/Winter Edition

Watercolor Experimentation and Card-Making: Fall/Winter Edition in Richmond

9:30 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Introduction to Botanical Drawing III
Thu, Nov 12

Introduction to Botanical Drawing III

Introduction to Botanical Drawing III in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Orchids 101
Sat, Nov 14

Orchids 101

Orchids 101 in Richmond

1:30 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Ecological Garden Cleanup and Fall Preparation
Sat, Nov 14

Ecological Garden Cleanup and Fall Preparation

Ecological Garden Cleanup and Fall Preparation in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Richmond Spiders Football vs. Lehigh Mountain Hawks Football
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
Botanical Illustration Studio: Exploring Appropriate Backgrounds for Botanical Art
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
Lenny Pearce
Wed, Nov 18

Lenny Pearce

Lenny Pearce at The National

6:00 PM The National, Richmond
0–18 yrs
Seasonal Remix: Fresh Meets Dried
Wed, Nov 18

Seasonal Remix: Fresh Meets Dried

Seasonal Remix: Fresh Meets Dried in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Sensory Friendly Nights – Downtown
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
Richmond Spiders Football vs. William and Mary Tribe Football
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
Thanksgiving Centerpiece Floral Design Workshop
Mon, Nov 23

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Floral Design Workshop

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Floral Design Workshop in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
A Christmas Story: The Musical (Touring)
Fri, Nov 27

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
Derek Hough Dance For The Holidays
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
Locally Grown Dried Flower Winter Wreath Workshop
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
GardenFest of Lights Behind the Scenes Tour – December 3
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
Botanical Drawing: Mixed Media Explorations
Fri, Dec 4

Botanical Drawing: Mixed Media Explorations

Botanical Drawing: Mixed Media Explorations in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Merry Market
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
Richmond Ballet
Sat, Dec 5 +7 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
GARDENFEST INTERIORS: FEATURING NATURE TOUR
Tue, Dec 8

GARDENFEST INTERIORS: FEATURING NATURE TOUR

GARDENFEST INTERIORS: FEATURING NATURE TOUR in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Festive Flair: Holiday Centerpiece Workshop morning
Tue, Dec 8

Festive Flair: Holiday Centerpiece Workshop morning

Festive Flair: Holiday Centerpiece Workshop morning in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Seasonal Greens in Colored Pencil and Micron Pen
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
Propagating Plants as Gifts
Sat, Dec 12

Propagating Plants as Gifts

Propagating Plants as Gifts in Richmond

1:30 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Natural Botanical Incense: Winter Scents for the Holidays
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
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
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
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Thu, Dec 24

Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day in Richmond

Richmond
0–18 yrs
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
2026 Diii Men's National Champions Basketball Classic
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
Closing at 1 PM
Thu, Dec 31

Closing at 1 PM

Closing at 1 PM in Richmond

1:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
Closed on New Year’s Day
Fri, Jan 1

Closed on New Year’s Day

Closed on New Year’s Day in Richmond

Richmond
0–18 yrs
Richmond Symphony
Sat, Jan 23

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

More events outside the Richmond area

6 events farther afield.

The Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively
Thu, Oct 1

The Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively

The Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively at VA Meeting Room

11:00 AM VA Meeting Room, Henrico
0–18 yrs
William and Mary Tribe Football vs. Holy Cross Crusaders Football
Sat, Oct 3

William and Mary Tribe Football vs. Holy Cross Crusaders Football

College football game: William and Mary Tribe vs. Holy Cross.

3:30 PM Walter J. Zable Stadium, Williamsburg
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Skywatch
Mon, Oct 5

Skywatch

Peek through telescopes and explore the night sky during World Space Week with the Richmond Astronomical Society.

7:15 PM VA Meeting Room, Henrico
0–18 yrsOutdoor
William and Mary Tribe Football vs. Georgetown Hoyas Football
Sat, Oct 24

William and Mary Tribe Football vs. Georgetown Hoyas Football

College football action as William & Mary takes on Georgetown at Zable Stadium.

3:30 PM Walter J. Zable Stadium, Williamsburg
0–18 yrsOutdoor
William and Mary Tribe Football vs. Lafayette College Leopards Football
Sat, Nov 7

William and Mary Tribe Football vs. Lafayette College Leopards Football

Watch William & Mary Tribe football take on Lafayette at Zable Stadium in Williamsburg.

1:00 PM Walter J. Zable Stadium, Williamsburg
0–18 yrsOutdoor
William and Mary Tribe Football vs. Bucknell Bison Football
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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