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).

158 events
VCU Living Lab Research Demos – Downtown
Wed, Nov 11 +6 dates

VCU Living Lab Research Demos – Downtown

VCU Living Lab Research Demos – Downtown at Downtown Location

Downtown Location, Richmond
0–18 yrs
Sir Woman
Thu, Nov 12

Sir Woman

Sir Woman at The Broadberry

8:00 PM The Broadberry, Richmond
0–18 yrs
Poetry as Power: Using Your Voice Before the World Gives You Permission
Thu, Nov 12

Poetry as Power: Using Your Voice Before the World Gives You Permission

Poetry as Power: Using Your Voice Before the World Gives You Permission at LM Meeting Room

6:00 PM LM Meeting Room, Henrico
0–18 yrs
Catalyst 2.0 Henrico Business Academy — From Startup to Lender-Ready: Understand Financial Documents & Business Credit
Thu, Nov 12

Catalyst 2.0 Henrico Business Academy — From Startup to Lender-Ready: Understand Financial Documents & Business Credit

Catalyst 2.0 Henrico Business Academy — From Startup to Lender-Ready: Understand Financial Documents & Business Credit at TU Meeting Room

6:00 PM TU Meeting Room, Henrico
0–18 yrs
Intro to 3D Modeling
Thu, Nov 12

Intro to 3D Modeling

Intro to 3D Modeling at FA Digital Media Lab

6:30 PM FA Digital Media Lab, Henrico
0–18 yrs
Having Seen: A Film Discussion Group
Thu, Nov 12

Having Seen: A Film Discussion Group

Having Seen: A Film Discussion Group at TW Conference Room

7:00 PM TW Conference Room, Henrico
0–18 yrs
Tai Chi
Thu, Nov 12

Tai Chi

Tai Chi at Goochland Meeting Room

4:00 PM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover
0–18 yrs
Process Art Adventures – Downtown
Thu, Nov 12 +37 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
Family Storytime- Goochland Branch
Thu, Nov 12 +1 dates

Family Storytime- Goochland Branch

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

10:00 AM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover
0–5 yrsIndoor
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
"Your Little Pumpkin" Craft
Thu, Nov 12

"Your Little Pumpkin" Craft

Create a handprint greeting card keepsake craft for toddlers & preschoolers at the library.

10:30 AM Goochland Branch, Hanover
2–6 yrsIndoor
Chair Fitness With Tiffany!
Thu, Nov 12 +2 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
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
Chickahominy Colored Pencil Group
Fri, Nov 13

Chickahominy Colored Pencil Group

Chickahominy Colored Pencil Group at Creative Commons

10:00 AM Creative Commons, Hanover
0–18 yrs
Friday Book Club
Fri, Nov 13

Friday Book Club

Friday Book Club at Goochland Meeting Room

11:00 AM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover
0–18 yrs
Chair Yoga
Fri, Nov 13

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga at Creative Commons Montpelier

11:00 AM Creative Commons Montpelier, Hanover
0–18 yrs
STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN
Fri, Nov 13 +173 dates

STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN

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

10:00 AM Richmond
2–10 yrsOutdoor
Family Storytime- Hanover Branch
Fri, Nov 13

Family Storytime- Hanover Branch

Books, songs, rhymes, and signing—interactive storytime for babies and toddlers.

10:45 AM Hanover Meeting Room, Hanover
0–5 yrsIndoor
Friends Book Sale
Fri, Nov 13

Friends Book Sale

Friends Book Sale at Mechanicsville Branch

10:00 AM Mechanicsville Branch, Hanover
0–18 yrs
Toddler/Preschool Storytime- Goochland Branch
Fri, Nov 13

Toddler/Preschool Storytime- Goochland Branch

Books, music, and fingerplays for toddlers and preschoolers with a caregiver.

10:00 AM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover
2–5 yrsIndoor
Family Storytime- Rockville Branch
Fri, Nov 13

Family Storytime- Rockville Branch

Babies and toddlers enjoy books, singing, rhymes, and signing with caregivers.

10:30 AM Rockville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
0–5 yrsIndoor
Seymour Grooves with Books! – Downtown
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
Story Time (4 -6 years Old)
Fri, Nov 13 +1 dates

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
Mad about Mahjong!
Fri, Nov 13

Mad about Mahjong!

Mad about Mahjong! at Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side)

10:00 AM Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side), Hanover
0–18 yrs
Ashland Bridge Club
Fri, Nov 13

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
Story & Craft – Downtown
Fri, Nov 13 +10 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
Little Red and the Gingerbread Man
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
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
Drop-In Photo Fun
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
Trail Trek: Virginia Wildlife Trail Guided Tour
Sat, Nov 14

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
The Eastern Woodland Tribes of Virginia
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
Move & Groove Storytime- Montpelier Branch
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
Family Storytime- Atlee Branch
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
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
Orchids 101
Sat, Nov 14

Orchids 101

Orchids 101 in Richmond

1:30 PM Richmond
0–18 yrs
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
Primer 55
Sun, Nov 15

Primer 55

Primer 55 at Canal Club

7:00 PM Canal Club, Richmond
0–18 yrs
Hula Dancing Class
Mon, Nov 16

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
Afternoon Book Club
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
Mother Goose Storytime- Ashland Branch
Mon, Nov 16

Mother Goose Storytime- Ashland Branch

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

10:30 AM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
0–2 yrsIndoor
Medicare 101
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
Preschool Storytime- Atlee Branch
Mon, Nov 16

Preschool Storytime- Atlee Branch

Books, music, and fingerplays for preschoolers and caregivers.

10:15 AM Storytime Room, Hanover
3–5 yrsIndoor
Hanover Fiber Arts
Tue, Nov 17

Hanover Fiber Arts

Hanover Fiber Arts at Creative Commons

1:00 PM Creative Commons, Hanover
0–18 yrs
Mystery Book Club
Tue, Nov 17

Mystery Book Club

Mystery Book Club at Goochland Meeting Room

10:00 AM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover
0–18 yrs
Atlee Bridge Club
Tue, Nov 17

Atlee Bridge Club

Atlee Bridge Club at Atlee Meeting Room

10:00 AM Atlee Meeting Room, Hanover
0–18 yrs
Mother Goose Storytime- Mechanicsville Branch
Tue, Nov 17

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
0–2 yrsIndoor
Toddler Storytime- Ashland Branch
Tue, Nov 17

Toddler Storytime- Ashland Branch

Books, music, and rhymes for toddlers and caregivers at Ashland library.

10:30 AM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover
2–3 yrsIndoor
Dungeons & Dragons
Tue, Nov 17

Dungeons & Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons at Mechanicsville Branch

4:00 PM Mechanicsville Branch, Hanover
0–18 yrs
Ashland Evening Book Club
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
Yoga with Belinda Todd!
Tue, Nov 17 +3 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
Process Art Adventures – Chesterfield
Tue, Nov 17 +5 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
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
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
Toddler Time
Wed, Nov 18 +10 dates

Toddler Time

Outdoor toddler program at Maymont park with nature exploration.

10:00 AM Richmond
0–5 yrsOutdoor
Toddler Storytime- Atlee Branch
Wed, Nov 18

Toddler Storytime- Atlee Branch

Sing, dance, and read with toddlers at the library's storytime.

11:00 AM Storytime Room, Hanover
2–3 yrsIndoor
Mother Goose Storytime- Atlee Branch
Wed, Nov 18

Mother Goose Storytime- Atlee Branch

Nursery rhymes, songs, and stories for babies and caregivers at Atlee library.

10:15 AM Storytime Room, Hanover
0–2 yrsIndoor
Wonder-FULL Wednesdays – Toddler Program – Downtown
Wed, Nov 18 +4 dates

Wonder-FULL Wednesdays – Toddler Program – Downtown

Weekly toddler play and learning program at Children's Museum of Richmond downtown.

10:15 AM Downtown Location, Richmond
1–4 yrsIndoor
Preschool Storytime- Mechanicsville Branch
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
Next Chapter Community Book Club
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
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
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
Yoga
Wed, Nov 18

Yoga

Yoga at Goochland Meeting Room

4:00 PM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover
0–18 yrs
Mech Book Club
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
Fun and Games
Wed, Nov 18

Fun and Games

Fun and Games at Atlee Meeting Room

1:00 PM Atlee Meeting Room, Hanover
0–18 yrs
Ashland Reads! Holiday
Wed, Nov 18

Ashland Reads! Holiday

Ashland Reads! Holiday at Ashland Branch

5:00 PM Ashland Branch, Hanover
0–18 yrs
Lenny Pearce
Wed, Nov 18

Lenny Pearce

Lenny Pearce at The National

6:00 PM The National, Richmond
0–18 yrs
Chess at Atlee
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
Play Mahjongg! (Morning Session)
Thu, Nov 19

Play Mahjongg! (Morning Session)

Play Mahjongg! (Morning Session) at Rockville Branch

10:30 AM Rockville Branch, Hanover
0–18 yrs
Economic Development Authority
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
Members-Only Preview Weekend at Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights
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
SHOPFEST
Fri, Nov 20

SHOPFEST

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

Richmond
0–18 yrsOutdoor
CultureFest with Culture Encounters – Chesterfield
Fri, Nov 20 +22 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
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
Animal Encounters
Sat, Nov 21 +1 dates

Animal Encounters

Reserve a close-up encounter with a porcupine, coyote, or black bear along the Virginia Wildlife Trail.

Virginia Wildlife Trail, Richmond
3–18 yrsOutdoor
Holiday Photo Sessions at Maymont Mansion
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
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
2026 82MAJOR [82CLUB : out of control] TOUR in Richmond
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
Coyote Up Close
Sun, Nov 22 +2 dates

Coyote Up Close

Coyote Up Close in Richmond

1:30 PM Richmond
4–18 yrs
Red Cross Blood Drive
Mon, Nov 23

Red Cross Blood Drive

Red Cross Blood Drive in Richmond

10:00 AM Richmond
0–18 yrs
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
Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Mens Basketball
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
Make and Paint Friday! – Downtown
Fri, Nov 27 +2 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
4 Tha Culture Women's Holiday Hoops Classic
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
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
Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. Virginia Military Institute Mens Basketball
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
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
Wreath Workshop
Tue, Dec 1 +5 dates

Wreath Workshop

Create a festive wreath at Maymont's holiday workshop.

6:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrsOutdoor
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
Reign Dance Project: Stories in Motion – Downtown
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
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
CultureFest with Culture Encounters – Downtown
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
The Legwarmers
Fri, Dec 4

The Legwarmers

The Legwarmers at The National

8:00 PM The National, Richmond
0–18 yrs
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
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
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
Merry Market Test
Sun, Dec 6

Merry Market Test

Holiday vendor market at scenic Maymont estate park.

12:00 PM Richmond
0–18 yrsOutdoor
Baby Artsplay!™ – Downtown
Tue, Dec 8 +5 dates

Baby Artsplay!™ – Downtown

Art exploration for babies and toddlers at Children's Museum of Richmond.

3:30 PM Downtown Location, Richmond
0–3 yrsIndoor
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
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
Baby Artsplay!™ – Chesterfield
Wed, Dec 9 +5 dates

Baby Artsplay!™ – Chesterfield

Baby art program at Children's Museum of Richmond's Chesterfield location.

4:00 PM Chesterfield Location, Midlothian
0–3 yrsIndoor
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
Reign Dance Project: Stories in Motion – Chesterfield
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
Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. Elon University Phoenix Mens Basketball
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
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
Propagating Plants as Gifts
Sat, Dec 12

Propagating Plants as Gifts

Propagating Plants as Gifts in Richmond

1:30 PM 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
A Very Merry Wild Night
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
Sensory Friendly Nights – Chesterfield
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
Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. William and Mary Tribe Mens Basketball
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
Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. Lafayette College Leopards Mens Basketball
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
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
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Thu, Dec 24

Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day in Richmond

Richmond
0–18 yrs
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
Member Nights at Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights
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
Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. Loyola Ramblers Mens Basketball
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
Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. St. Louis Billikens Mens Basketball
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
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
Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. Rhode Island Rams Mens Basketball
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
Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. Duquesne Dukes Mens Basketball
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
A Cozy Winter Wild Night
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
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
WORLDS UNDER GLASS: DESERT TO RAINFOREST TOUR: JANUARY 26
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
Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. Davidson College Wildcats Mens Basketball
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
Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
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
Penelope Road w/ Arts Fishing Club
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
Reign Dance Project: Stories in Motion
Wed, Feb 10 +2 dates

Reign Dance Project: Stories in Motion

Dance and storytelling blend in this creative performance at Children's Museum.

2:30 PM Chesterfield Location, Midlothian
3–12 yrsIndoor
Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. George Washington Revolutionaries Mens Basketball
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
Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. Virginia Commonwealth Rams Mens Basketball
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
WORLDS UNDER GLASS: DESERT TO RAINFOREST TOUR: FEBRUARY 18
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
An Otterly Lovely Wild Night
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
Effin
Sat, Feb 20

Effin

Effin at The National

8:00 PM The National, Richmond
0–18 yrs
Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. St. Bonaventure Bonnies Mens Basketball
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
SEASONAL SPLENDOR TOUR: FEBRUARY 24
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
Session 1 Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament
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
Session 2 Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament
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
Session 3 Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament
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
Session 5 Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament
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
Session 4 Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament
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
Richmond Spiders Mens Basketball vs. Fordham Rams Mens Basketball
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
International Women's Day Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament
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
Session 6 Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament
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
Weekend Bundle A10 Womens Basketball Tournament
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
All Session Pass - 2027 A10 Womens Basketball Tournament
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
Session 7 Atlantic 10 Women's Basketball Tournament
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
Colonial Downs Live Thoroughbred Racing
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
WORLDS UNDER GLASS: DESERT TO RAINFOREST TOUR: MARCH 12
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
The 2027 Virginia Derby - Colonial Downs Live Thoroughbred Racing
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
Sonic - Live in Concert
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
Harlem Globetrotters
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
Richmond Flying Squirrels vs. Altoona Curve
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
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
Richmond Flying Squirrels vs. Erie Sea Wolves
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
Richmond Flying Squirrels vs. Chesapeake Baysox
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
Gavin Adcock w/ Blake Whiten
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
Just in Time (Touring)
Sat, Jun 12 +1 dates

Just in Time (Touring)

Touring theater production at Altria Theater, Richmond.

2:00 PM Altria Theater, Richmond
0–18 yrsIndoor

More events outside the Richmond area

1 event farther afield.

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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What can I do with a toddler in Toledo?
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