Field Trip Finder Richmond

Homeschool & family fun around Richmond, VA

Homeschool days, free outings and family events from the city of Richmond to Henrico and Chesterfield, each checked with the museum, garden, county, library or official source.

48current listings
44with upcoming dates
36free or no fee listed
32good for little kids (2–4)

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Library perks

Library perks for area library cardholders.

Getting a card: Apply at any branch of the Richmond, Henrico or Chesterfield public libraries.

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Check before you go. We copy details from each venue's own page and show when we last checked. Where a page doesn't say something, we write "Not listed on source" instead of guessing. Dates sell out and programs change, so confirm with the venue.

The Good for little kids (2–4) marker means the venue's own page lists something for toddlers or preschoolers, such as a toddler storytime or free entry for the youngest kids. It's our planning note, not the venue's.

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Halloween events (15 listings)

Carnivals, festivals, corn mazes & spooky outings

Halloween and fall events around Richmond, checked on the venue's, county's, city's or library's page on Oct 23, 2026. Haunted attractions and adults-only events are left out. Look for the Good for little kids (2–4) marker for early, toddler-friendly options.

Teen STEAM: Spooky Soap Making

Richmond Public Library, Main Library · Richmond (Main · Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Fri, Oct 23Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill

A Halloween-themed soap-making program for teens and tweens.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 23, 2026

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  • When: Fri Oct 23, 2026
  • Time: 4–6 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: For teens (13+). The library lists ages 10–18.
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Pre-K Costume Dance Party

Henrico County Public Library, Libbie Mill Library · Richmond (Libbie Mill · Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

A costume dance party with music and singing for ages 2–6. Parents are welcome to dance too.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026

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  • When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
  • Time: 10:30–11:15 a.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Ages 2–6
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Spooktacular Science Show

Chesterfield County Public Library, Bon Air Library · Chesterfield (Bon Air · Chesterfield County: Midlothian, Bon Air & Chester)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 24Chesterfield County: Midlothian, Bon Air & Chester

A Halloween science show with a dry-ice cemetery effect and floating eyeballs. Registration was listed as opening Oct 10.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026

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  • When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
  • Time: 10:30–11:15 a.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Grades K–5
  • Booking: Registration listed on the event page.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Family Flicks: "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown"

Richmond Public Library, North Avenue Branch · Richmond (North Avenue · Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 24Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill

A family movie screening of "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown."

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026

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  • When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
  • Time: 2–4 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Belmont Halloween Party for Toddlers and PreK

Richmond Public Library, Belmont Branch · Richmond (Belmont · Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Mon, Oct 26Good for little kids (2–4)Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill

A Halloween party for toddlers and pre-K children.

Upcoming dates: Mon, Oct 26, 2026

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  • When: Mon Oct 26, 2026
  • Time: 10:30–11:15 a.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Infants to age 5
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

DIY Costumes: Pipe Cleaner Glasses

Richmond Public Library, Main Library · Richmond (Main · Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Mon, Oct 26Good for little kids (2–4)Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill

Make pipe-cleaner glasses as part of a costume-making series.

Upcoming dates: Mon, Oct 26, 2026

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  • When: Mon Oct 26, 2026
  • Time: 4–5 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Ages 5–10
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Spooky Game Night: Horrified (Glen Allen)

Henrico County Public Library, Glen Allen Library · Glen Allen
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Mon, Oct 26Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

A spooky board-game night playing "Horrified."

Upcoming dates: Mon, Oct 26, 2026

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  • When: Mon Oct 26, 2026
  • Time: 6–7 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Mad Science: Spooktacular Halloween

Henrico County Public Library, Twin Hickory Library · Glen Allen (Twin Hickory · Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Wed, Oct 28Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

A Halloween-themed science show for kindergarten through grade 7.

Upcoming dates: Wed, Oct 28, 2026

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  • When: Wed Oct 28, 2026
  • Time: 2–3 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Grades K–7
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

DIY Pumpkin Launchers

Henrico County Public Library, Fairfield Library · Highland Springs (Fairfield · Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Wed, Oct 28Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

Build pumpkin launchers at the Fairfield library.

Upcoming dates: Wed, Oct 28, 2026

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  • When: Wed Oct 28, 2026
  • Time: 2:30–4 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Halloween Party for Toddlers and PreK

Richmond Public Library, West End Branch · Richmond (West End · Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Thu, Oct 29Good for little kids (2–4)Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill

A Halloween party for toddlers and pre-K children.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Oct 29, 2026

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  • When: Thu Oct 29, 2026
  • Time: 3–4 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Infants to age 5
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Halloween Magic with Mr. B!

Henrico County Public Library, Glen Allen Library · Glen Allen
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Thu, Oct 29Good for little kids (2–4)Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

A magic show for Halloween. Grades K–5, with preschoolers welcome.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Oct 29, 2026

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  • When: Thu Oct 29, 2026
  • Time: 6–6:45 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Preschool to grade 5
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Spooky Stories

Richmond Public Library, Main Library · Richmond (Main · Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Thu, Oct 29Good for little kids (2–4)Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill

Read-alouds and storytelling that get scarier as the night goes on. Costumes welcome.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Oct 29, 2026

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  • When: Thu Oct 29, 2026
  • Time: 7–7:45 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Ages 5–10
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Storytime in the Garden: Costume Caper and Parade

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Richmond (Bloemendaal Road · Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina)
Nature center, garden & parkPrice not listedNext: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

Costume storytime at 10 a.m., a craft in the library after, and a costume parade around the Central Garden at 10:30 a.m.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

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  • When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
  • Time: 10–11 a.m.; craft until 2 p.m.
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Halloween Fun

Henrico County Public Library, Twin Hickory Library · Glen Allen (Twin Hickory · Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

A Halloween program at Twin Hickory for preschoolers through grade 5.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

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  • When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
  • Time: 2–3 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Preschool to grade 5
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Monster Scavenger Hunt

Richmond Public Library, Ginter Park Branch · Richmond (Ginter Park · Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill

A Halloween-themed scavenger hunt in the children's department.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026

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  • When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
  • Time: Library hours
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Families, ages 0–18
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Trick-or-treating (4 listings)

Trunk-or-treats & Halloween-night neighborhoods

Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct 31, 2026. Trick-or-treat and trunk-or-treat events from Friday, Oct 23 through Halloween, checked Oct 23, 2026.

Trunk-or-treats & trick-or-treat events, Oct 23–31

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Trunk or Treat + Movie in the Park

Deep Run Park (Henrico Recreation & Parks) · Glen Allen (Deep Run Park · Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina)
Community eventPrice not listedNext: Fri, Oct 23Good for little kids (2–4)Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

Wear a costume to collect candy from Henrico County vehicles and walk the Spooky Trail from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., then stay for a Halloween movie at 7 p.m. Food and popcorn are for sale.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 23, 2026

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  • When: Fri Oct 23, 2026
  • Time: 4:30–9 p.m.; trunk-or-treat 4:30–6:30, movie 7
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Trough or Treat

Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park (Henrico County) · Glen Allen (Crump Park · Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina)
History & heritagePrice not listedNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

Walk the farm pastures to learn about the animals, collect treats and prizes, and shoot arrows at pumpkins on the open archery range. Costumes encouraged.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026

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  • When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
  • Time: 2–5 p.m.
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Trunk or Treat 2026 at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center

Eastern Henrico Recreation Center (Henrico County) · Richmond (Eastern Henrico · Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina)
Community eventPrice not listedNext: Thu, Oct 29Good for little kids (2–4)Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

A drive-up parking-lot trunk-or-treat with decorated cars and costumes.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Oct 29, 2026

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  • When: Thu Oct 29, 2026
  • Time: 6–8 p.m.
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Trunk or Treat at Main Street Station

Main Street Station (City of Richmond) · Richmond (Shockoe Bottom · Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill)
Community eventFree (per source)Next: Thu, Oct 29Good for little kids (2–4)Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill

The city's inaugural trunk-or-treat, hosted by the Richmond Department of Transportation. Decorated vehicles from city departments and community groups hand out candy, with a Touch-a-Truck display, the Traffic Garden, music and food trucks.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Oct 29, 2026

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  • When: Thu Oct 29, 2026
  • Time: 5–8 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool days & classes (5 listings)

Homeschool Hour: Turkey Slime

Chesterfield County Public Library, Clover Hill Library · Chesterfield (Clover Hill · Chesterfield County: Midlothian, Bon Air & Chester)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Tue, Nov 10Chesterfield County: Midlothian, Bon Air & Chester

A monthly homeschool meetup with a different topic each month. In November: turkey-themed slime.

Upcoming dates: Tue, Nov 10, 2026

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  • When: Tue Nov 10, 2026
  • Time: 2–3 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Grades K–5
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Fall Homeschool Open House at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture

Virginia Museum of History & Culture · Richmond (The Museum District · Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill)
MuseumFree (per source)Next: Fri, Nov 13Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill

A free homeschool open house with an author-led book reading (10:30–11:15 a.m.), crafts and games, and free gallery access.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 13, 2026

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  • When: Fri Nov 13, 2026
  • Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Homeschool families
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool Create, Connect and Hang

Chesterfield County Parks & Recreation: Beulah Recreation Center · North Chesterfield (Beulah · Chesterfield County: Midlothian, Bon Air & Chester)
Community eventNext: Wed, Nov 18Chesterfield County: Midlothian, Bon Air & Chester

Weekly board games, guided crafts, creative activities and socializing for homeschoolers at the Beulah Recreation Center.

Upcoming dates: Wed, Nov 18, 2026; Wed, Nov 25, 2026; Wed, Dec 2, 2026; Wed, Dec 9, 2026; Wed, Dec 16, 2026; Wed, Dec 23, 2026

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  • When: Wednesdays, Nov 18–Dec 23, 2026
  • Time: Not listed on source
  • Price: Registration fee; see the registration page
  • Ages: Grades K–12
  • Booking: Register online with Chesterfield Parks and Recreation.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool Rec Recess

Chesterfield County Parks & Recreation: Beulah Recreation Center · North Chesterfield (Beulah · Chesterfield County: Midlothian, Bon Air & Chester)
Community eventOpen now · through Wed, Nov 25Chesterfield County: Midlothian, Bon Air & Chester

A weekly homeschool recreation hour at the Beulah Recreation Center.

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  • When: Wednesdays through Nov 25, 2026
  • Time: 1:30–3 p.m.
  • Price: Registration fee; see the registration page
  • Ages: Ages 8–16
  • Booking: Register online with Chesterfield Parks and Recreation.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Homeschool group visits at the Science Museum of Virginia

Science Museum of Virginia · Richmond (Broad Street · Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill)
Science & planetariumPrice not listedOngoing / by arrangementRichmond city, the Fan & Church Hill

Homeschool groups with 10 or more paying guests can get special group pricing and programming.

  • When: By arrangement
  • Time: Not listed on source
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: Homeschool groups
  • Booking: Book through the museum's homeschool group visits page.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Free outings (7 listings)

LEGO Club at North Avenue Library

Richmond Public Library, North Avenue Branch · Richmond (North Avenue · Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 24Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill

Saturday LEGO Club at the North Avenue branch, open to all ages. Dates shown are the next two Saturdays.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Sat, Nov 7, 2026

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  • When: Sat Oct 24 and Sat Nov 7, 2026
  • Time: 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

STEAM Team: Dinovember!

Richmond Public Library, Hull Street Branch · Richmond (Hull Street · Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Thu, Nov 5Good for little kids (2–4)Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill

A kids' science hour on dinosaurs at the Hull Street branch.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Nov 5, 2026

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  • When: Thu Nov 5, 2026
  • Time: 4–5 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Ages 5–10
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

First Fridays at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture

Virginia Museum of History & Culture · Richmond (The Museum District · Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill)
MuseumFree (per source)Next: Fri, Nov 6Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill

First Fridays: free gallery admission, live music and food trucks.

Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 6, 2026; Fri, Dec 4, 2026

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  • When: Fri Nov 6 and Fri Dec 4, 2026
  • Time: 5–8 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

STEAM: Catapults

Henrico County Public Library, Twin Hickory Library · Glen Allen (Twin Hickory · Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Mon, Nov 9Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

A STEAM hour building catapults for kindergarten to grade 5.

Upcoming dates: Mon, Nov 9, 2026

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  • When: Mon Nov 9, 2026
  • Time: 4–5 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Grades K–5
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

STEAM Team: Owl Pellet Dissection Workshop

Richmond Public Library, West End Branch · Richmond (West End · Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Tue, Nov 17Good for little kids (2–4)Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill

Dissect an owl pellet in a hands-on science workshop.

Upcoming dates: Tue, Nov 17, 2026

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  • When: Tue Nov 17, 2026
  • Time: 4–5 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Ages 5–10
  • Booking: Registration is available on the event page.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

STEAM Team: Gumdrop Geodesic Domes

Richmond Public Library, North Avenue Branch · Richmond (North Avenue · Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Wed, Nov 18Good for little kids (2–4)Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill

Build geodesic domes out of gumdrops and toothpicks.

Upcoming dates: Wed, Nov 18, 2026

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  • When: Wed Nov 18, 2026
  • Time: 4–5 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Ages 5–10
  • Booking: Registration is available on the event page.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Free general admission at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts · Richmond (The Museum District · Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill)
MuseumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill

General admission is always free, and the museum is open 365 days a year. Special exhibitions may cost extra.

  • When: Open daily
  • Time: Not listed on source
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Family & holiday events through Jan 3, 2027 (17 listings)

Holiday Creation Station

Henrico County Public Library, Sandston Library · Sandston
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Nov 14Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

A holiday crafting drop-in at the Sandston library.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 14, 2026

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  • When: Sat Nov 14, 2026
  • Time: 2–4 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Little Red and the Gingerbread Man puppet show

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Richmond (Bloemendaal Road · Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina)
Nature center, garden & parkPrice not listedNext: Sat, Nov 14Good for little kids (2–4)Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

The Barefoot Puppet Theater performs two classic tales in one show.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 14, 2026

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  • When: Sat Nov 14, 2026
  • Time: 10–11 a.m.
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · Richmond (Bloemendaal Road · Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina)
Holiday lightsOpens Mon, Nov 23 · through Sun, Jan 3Good for little kids (2–4)Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

The garden's holiday lights, model trains and decorations. Advance online tickets are required and may sell out; children under 4 are free. Members-only preview is Nov 20–22.

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  • When: Nov 23, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
  • Time: 4–10 p.m.
  • Price: Adult $26–$29, youth $16–$21 (varies by night); under 4 free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Buy timed tickets in advance on the garden's site.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Victorian Holiday Ornament Decorating

Chesterfield County Public Library, Bon Air Library · Chesterfield (Bon Air · Chesterfield County: Midlothian, Bon Air & Chester)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Nov 28Good for little kids (2–4)Chesterfield County: Midlothian, Bon Air & Chester

Decorate Victorian-inspired holiday ornaments, sponsored by the Bon Air Historical Society. Two sessions: 11 a.m. and noon.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 28, 2026

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  • When: Sat Nov 28, 2026
  • Time: 11 a.m.–noon
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Toddlers through grade 2, all ages welcome
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

DIY Gingerbread Houses

Henrico County Public Library, Tuckahoe Library · Richmond (Tuckahoe · Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Wed, Dec 2Good for little kids (2–4)Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

Decorate a gingerbread house at the Tuckahoe library.

Upcoming dates: Wed, Dec 2, 2026

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  • When: Wed Dec 2, 2026
  • Time: 3–4 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Preschool to grade 5
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

"The Muppet Christmas Carol" Movie and Crafting Event

Richmond Public Library, Westover Hills Branch · Richmond (Westover Hills · Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Dec 5Good for little kids (2–4)Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill

A showing of "The Muppet Christmas Carol" with a crafting activity.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Dec 5, 2026

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  • When: Sat Dec 5, 2026
  • Time: 1:30–3:30 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Dominion Energy Christmas Parade

West Broad Street to 10th Street (Dominion Energy Christmas Parade) · Richmond (Downtown · Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill)
ParadeFree (per source)Next: Sat, Dec 5Good for little kids (2–4)Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill

The 43rd annual parade, with floats, giant helium balloons, high school and college marching bands, princesses, superheroes and Santa.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Dec 5, 2026

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  • When: Sat Dec 5, 2026
  • Time: 10:15 a.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Holiday Helpers

Henrico County Public Library, Fairfield Library · Highland Springs (Fairfield · Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Mon, Dec 7Good for little kids (2–4)Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

A holiday crafting program for preschool through grade 2.

Upcoming dates: Mon, Dec 7, 2026

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  • When: Mon Dec 7, 2026
  • Time: 6–8 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Preschool to grade 2
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Henrico Holiday Express: Three Chopt & Tuckahoe

Deep Run Recreation Center (Henrico County) · Henrico (Three Chopt & Tuckahoe · Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina)
ParadePrice not listedNext: Tue, Dec 8Good for little kids (2–4)Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

A parade of decorated Henrico Recreation & Parks, Police, Fire, Public Utilities and Library vehicles brings Santa down Santa Claus Lane. Meet Santa at the evening's end location.

Upcoming dates: Tue, Dec 8, 2026

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  • When: Tue Dec 8, 2026
  • Time: 5–8 p.m.
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Gingerbread Village

Richmond Public Library, Main Library · Richmond (Main · Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Tue, Dec 8Good for little kids (2–4)Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill

Families build gingerbread houses together from recycled materials and take them home.

Upcoming dates: Tue, Dec 8, 2026

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  • When: Tue Dec 8, 2026
  • Time: 3–5 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Ages 5–10
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Henrico Holiday Express: Varina

Dorey Recreation Center (Henrico County) · Henrico (Varina · Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina)
ParadePrice not listedNext: Wed, Dec 9Good for little kids (2–4)Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

A parade of decorated Henrico Recreation & Parks, Police, Fire, Public Utilities and Library vehicles brings Santa down Santa Claus Lane. Meet Santa at the evening's end location.

Upcoming dates: Wed, Dec 9, 2026

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  • When: Wed Dec 9, 2026
  • Time: 5–8 p.m.
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Henrico Holiday Express: Brookland & Fairfield

Eastern Henrico Recreation Center (Henrico County) · Henrico (Brookland & Fairfield · Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina)
ParadePrice not listedNext: Thu, Dec 10Good for little kids (2–4)Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

A parade of decorated Henrico Recreation & Parks, Police, Fire, Public Utilities and Library vehicles brings Santa down Santa Claus Lane. Meet Santa at the evening's end location.

Upcoming dates: Thu, Dec 10, 2026

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  • When: Thu Dec 10, 2026
  • Time: 5–8 p.m.
  • Price: Not listed on source
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Santa Paws 2026

Short Pump Park (Henrico County) · Glen Allen (Short Pump · Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina)
Community eventFree (per source)Next: Sat, Dec 12Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

Bring your dog for a free photo with Santa Claus, taken on your own device. There are vendors and concessions for sale.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Dec 12, 2026

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  • When: Sat Dec 12, 2026
  • Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Price: Free photo with Santa
  • Ages: All ages
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Santa Story Time

Chesterfield County Public Library, Ettrick-Matoaca Library · Chesterfield (Ettrick-Matoaca · Chesterfield County: Midlothian, Bon Air & Chester)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Mon, Dec 14Good for little kids (2–4)Chesterfield County: Midlothian, Bon Air & Chester

A story time with Santa, with a chance for a photo afterward. Registration was listed as opening in the fall.

Upcoming dates: Mon, Dec 14, 2026

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  • When: Mon Dec 14, 2026
  • Time: 6–7 p.m.
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Babies through grade 5
  • Booking: Registration listed on the event page.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Design a Gingerbread House

Henrico County Public Library, Glen Allen Library · Glen Allen
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Dec 19Good for little kids (2–4)Henrico County: Glen Allen, Short Pump & Varina

Design a gingerbread house at the Glen Allen library.

Upcoming dates: Sat, Dec 19, 2026

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  • When: Sat Dec 19, 2026
  • Time: 11 a.m.–noon
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Preschool to grade 2
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Gingerbread Man Day

Chesterfield County Public Library, Ettrick-Matoaca Library · Chesterfield (Ettrick-Matoaca · Chesterfield County: Midlothian, Bon Air & Chester)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Tue, Dec 22Good for little kids (2–4)Chesterfield County: Midlothian, Bon Air & Chester

A gingerbread-themed story time followed by gingerbread activities.

Upcoming dates: Tue, Dec 22, 2026

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  • When: Tue Dec 22, 2026
  • Time: 10 a.m.–noon
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Babies through grade 2
  • Booking: Registration listed on the event page.
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.

Reindeer Scavenger Hunt

Richmond Public Library, Ginter Park Branch · Richmond (Ginter Park · Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Wed, Dec 23Good for little kids (2–4)Richmond city, the Fan & Church Hill

A holiday scavenger hunt through the Ginter Park children's department.

Upcoming dates: Wed, Dec 23, 2026

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  • When: Wed Dec 23, 2026
  • Time: Library hours
  • Price: Free
  • Ages: Children and families
  • Booking: Not listed on source
Source:Last checked 2026-10-23.