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Try It Tuesdays with Resilient Martial Arts – Chesterfield
Try It Tuesdays with Resilient Martial Arts – Chesterfield
Join us on the first Tuesday of each month with Master Ribeiro and take a beginner course in martial arts. Studying martial arts is ideal for young children. It provides them with an outlet for their energy, but it also teaches them about respect, discipline, and other core values that will go with them beyond…
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making! Join us from 2-2:30 pm in the Downtown Playhouse for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
Bricks Bonanza Hour! – Chesterfield
Bricks Bonanza Hour! – Chesterfield
Come build with us and find out the many benefits of playing with bricks! **Safety Warning: Parental supervision required, not appropriate for children under 5. Free with admission.
Baby ArtsPlay! – Downtown
Baby ArtsPlay! – Downtown
Baby Artsplay!™ is back at CMoR Classes at CMoR will be “drop-in style!” What does that mean? Simply join us on the 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 3:30PM. NO PRE-REGISTRATION NECESSARY BUT THERE IS A 15-CHILD CLASS CAPACITY! Classes will conclude May 14 with Greater Richmond Wolf Trap teaching artists, LaShaunda Craddock and David…
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Bricks Bonanza Hour! – Chesterfield
Bricks Bonanza Hour! – Chesterfield
Come build with us and find out the many benefits of playing with bricks! **Safety Warning: Parental supervision required, not appropriate for children under 5. Free with admission.
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Bricks Bonanza Hour! – Chesterfield
Bricks Bonanza Hour! – Chesterfield
Come build with us and find out the many benefits of playing with bricks! **Safety Warning: Parental supervision required, not appropriate for children under 5. Free with admission.
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Bricks Bonanza Hour! – Chesterfield
Bricks Bonanza Hour! – Chesterfield
Come build with us and find out the many benefits of playing with bricks! **Safety Warning: Parental supervision required, not appropriate for children under 5. Free with admission.
CultureFest with Cultural Encounters – Downtown
CultureFest with Cultural Encounters – Downtown
Join us for CultureFest, where each month we celebrate a new culture with exciting activities! What to Expect Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Asian culture! Experience the captivating sounds of the Freedom Band, showcasing traditional and modern tunes, then stay for an engaging interactive session! It’s a fun and educational way to explore a…
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Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Downtown
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Downtown
Join us each week from 1:30pm - 2:30pm for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Downtown Art Studio! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. In January, we will be creating colorful paper collages together using prepared papers, basic shapes,…
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making! Join us from 2-2:30 pm in the Downtown Playhouse for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
Godwin High School Women in STEM Club
Godwin High School Women in STEM Club
Mills E. Godwin High School's newly established Women in STEM program provides museum guests fun and engaging activities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Free with museum admission.
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Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Chesterfield
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Chesterfield
Join us each week from 1:30pm - 2:30pm for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Chesterfield Art Studio! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. In January, we will be creating colorful paper collages together using prepared papers, basic shapes,…
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Seymour Grooves with Books!
Please join us for a playful dance every Friday on the Downtown Museum floor! Timing will vary — please check the Seymour cut-out at the front desk for the time. This activity supports the following school readiness skills: Gross motor Beginning counting Following directions Emotional regulation Free with museum admission.
Shalom Farms Workshop – Chesterfield
Shalom Farms Workshop – Chesterfield
Join Shalom Farms for “Pollinators and Beneficial Insects” at the Children’s Museum of Richmond. We will explore the work of pollinators and other beneficial bugs and tackle some important questions in order to better understand and support these tiny heroes. Each child will create a seed bomb to take home. Free with museum admission. "Shalom…
Bella Ballerina Pop-Up Dance Class – Downtown
Bella Ballerina Pop-Up Dance Class – Downtown
Join us on the second Friday of each month at 2:15 p.m to 2:45pm at CMoR Downtown in front of the carousel for free pop-up ballet classes for Downtown Museum guests provided by Bella Ballerina. The class is offered from January to June. No registration is required. Free with museum admission.
Shalom Farms Workshop – Downtown
Shalom Farms Workshop – Downtown
Join Shalom Farms for “Pollinators and Beneficial Insects” at the Children’s Museum of Richmond. We will explore the work of pollinators and other beneficial bugs and tackle some important questions in order to better understand and support these tiny heroes. Each child will create a seed bomb to take home. Free with museum admission. "Shalom…
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MedRVA Vision Screening – Downtown
MedRVA Vision Screening – Downtown
At the Children’s Museum, the Pre-K Vision Program will provide vision screenings in a fun and interactive environment. Trained professionals will use our non-invasive PlusOptix screening device, ensuring that the experience is enjoyable and stress-free for the children. The screening process takes just 7-10 seconds per child, and parents/guardians will receive immediate results, including a…
Kindergarten Readiness – Downtown
Kindergarten Readiness – Downtown
Join the Children's Museum of Richmond for this school readiness event. Our community partners will provide parents and caregivers with tools to help them prepare their children for school entry. We will also have the yellow school bus, where children and their families can learn about bus safety. When: Saturday, April 12 Time: 10:00am -…
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Acting Through Play – Chesterfield
Acting Through Play – Chesterfield
Join us on the third Tuesday of each month at CMoR Chesterfield for Acting Through Play with Faith Rocks Performing Arts Academy! What to expect: Each class begins with play!…
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Downtown
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Downtown
Join us each week from 1:30pm - 2:30pm for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Downtown Art Studio! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions…
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making! Join us from 2-2:30…
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Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Chesterfield
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Chesterfield
Join us each week from 1:30pm - 2:30pm for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Chesterfield Art Studio! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions…
Bella Ballerina Pop-Up Dance Class – Chesterfield
Bella Ballerina Pop-Up Dance Class – Chesterfield
Join us on the Third Thursday of each month at CMoR Chesterfield for free pop-up ballet classes for Chesterfield Museum guests provided by Bella Ballerina. The class is offered from…
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Seymour Grooves with Books!
Please join us for a playful dance every Friday on the Downtown Museum floor! Timing will vary — please check the Seymour cut-out at the front desk for the time. This activity supports the following school readiness skills: Gross motor Beginning counting Following directions Emotional regulation Free with museum admission.
CultureFest with Cultural Encounters – Chesterfield
CultureFest with Cultural Encounters – Chesterfield
Join us for CultureFest, where each month we celebrate a new culture with exciting activities! What to Expect Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Asian culture. Experience the artistry of…
2025 SENSORY-FRIENDLY NIGHTS – Chesterfield
2025 SENSORY-FRIENDLY NIGHTS – Chesterfield
The Children’s Museum is excited to host a FREE night for families with children with disabilities on the third Friday of each month from 5:00-7:00 pm. Families can register in…
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Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Downtown
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Downtown
Join us each week from 1:30pm - 2:30pm for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Downtown Art Studio! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions…
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making! Join us from 2-2:30 pm in the Downtown Playhouse for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
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Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Chesterfield
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Chesterfield
Join us each week from 1:30pm - 2:30pm for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Chesterfield Art Studio! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. In January, we will be creating colorful paper collages together using prepared papers, basic shapes,…
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Seymour Grooves with Books!
Please join us for a playful dance every Friday on the Downtown Museum floor! Timing will vary — please check the Seymour cut-out at the front desk for the time. This activity supports the following school readiness skills: Gross motor Beginning counting Following directions Emotional regulation Free with museum admission.
Make & Paint Friday! – Downtown
Make & Paint Friday! – Downtown
Join us monthly at the Downtown Art Studio for this open session of individual art making. This session will be held on the last Friday of each month and provides children and care-givers time, space, and materials to explore and experiment with water-based paint. This series of events is ideal for ages 3 - 8+…
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MedRVA Vision Screening – Chesterfield
MedRVA Vision Screening – Chesterfield
At the Children’s Museum, the Pre-K Vision Program will provide vision screenings in a fun and interactive environment. Trained professionals will use our non-invasive PlusOptix screening device, ensuring that the experience is enjoyable and stress-free for the children. The screening process takes just 7-10 seconds per child, and parents/guardians will receive immediate results, including a…
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I See Me Play in RVA!
I See Me Play in RVA!
I See Me Play in RVA!, is a free event for families on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Dogwood Dell. This community event will offer tons of opportunities for families to create, grow, build, and read together in interactive ways that embody a culture of belonging.
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Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Downtown
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Downtown
Join us each week from 1:30pm - 2:30pm for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Downtown Art Studio! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. In January, we will be creating colorful paper collages together using prepared papers, basic shapes,…
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
Movement and play are good for children’s bodies and brains. In fact, movement can help increase memory, perception, language comprehension, attention, emotional understanding, and decision making! Join us from 2-2:30 pm in the Downtown Playhouse for Tutus and Ties Tuesdays, where we’ll dress up and move, move, move! This event is free with Museum admission.
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Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Chesterfield
Make and Play Co-Labs in the Art Studio – Chesterfield
Join us each week from 1:30pm - 2:30pm for Make and Play Co-Labs in the Chesterfield Art Studio! Focused on school readiness skills, this weekly series of collaborative art-making sessions playfully explores art processes and encourages learning through artistic play. In January, we will be creating colorful paper collages together using prepared papers, basic shapes,…
2 events,
Seymour Grooves with Books!
Please join us for a playful dance every Friday on the Downtown Museum floor! Timing will vary — please check the Seymour cut-out at the front desk for the time. This activity supports the following school readiness skills: Gross motor Beginning counting Following directions Emotional regulation Free with museum admission.
CultureFest with Cultural Encounters – Downtown
CultureFest with Cultural Encounters – Downtown
Join us for CultureFest, where each month we celebrate a new culture with exciting activities! What to Expect Immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Asian culture! Experience the captivating sounds of the Freedom Band, showcasing traditional and modern tunes, then stay for an engaging interactive session! It’s a fun and educational way to explore a…
