5 Things for Families

I know what you’re thinking: Let’s just keep things low-key this weekend. We’re all still pretty tired from last week’s festivities. Well, pish-posh to that, I say. Richmond’s upcoming haps are too good to pass up. Rally the troops and get in on this stuff!

July 9, 2014; 6:00 AM • by Valerie Catrow

1. Meet the Critters

Maymont ain’t the only farm experience in this town. Head on out to Meadow Farm Museum for hands-on activities with a different animal each week.

  • Every Thursday, July 10th through August 14th • 12:30 — 3:30 PM
  • Meadow Farm Museum, 3400 Mountain Glen Road
  • Free

2. Spies: Family Fun Day

Scavenger hunts? Prizes? Decoding secret messages? Writing with invisible ink? Yes, please, and thank you, Museum of the Confederacy.

  • Friday, July 11th • 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
  • Museum of the Confederacy, 1201 E. Clay Street
  • Free with museum admission ($6-$10)

3. Go, Dog, Go!

Chances are you and your kids have this P.D Eastman classic memorized forwards and backwards, so why not take your love for this beloved easy-reader to the next level? With slapstick humor and fun musical numbers, this production from Children’s Theatre of Virginia is sure to be fun for the whole fam.

  • Friday, July 11th through Sunday, August 3rd • see website for show times
  • Children’s Theatre of Virginia at Willow Lawn, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive
  • $15

4. Carytown Cupcakes Happy Hour

You know what goes really well with an end-of-the-week cupcake? Beer, wine, or a glass of Prosecco. I mean for you, of course; the kids can stick with milk. This Friday, Carytown Cupcakes will celebrate its new limited mixed beverage license by pairing Chardonnay with a Cadillac cupcake and Bolle Felici Prosecco with a Raspberry and Prosecco cupcake. Hardywood and Devil’s Backbone craft beers and Blue Bee Cider will also be available, along with red and white wines.

  • Friday, July 11th • 5:00 — 7:00 PM
  • Carytown Cupcakes, 3111 W. Cary Street
  • Enjoy a complimentary savory cupcake

5. Hanover Tomato Festival

Music, food, and children’s activities, all to celebrate the most non-fruity of fruits: the tomato.

  • Saturday, July 12th • 9:00 AM — 4:00 PM
  • Pole Green Park, 8996 Pole Green Park Lane
  • Free admission

Photo by: ralph and jenny

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Valerie Catrow

Valerie Catrow is editor of RVAFamily, mother to a mop-topped first grader, and always really excited to go to bed.

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