Top 5 Weekend Events For Families: Monument Avenue 10K, Easter Bunny Breakfast & More

Between the 40,000 people participating in the Monument Avenue 10K and Ram Fever spreading like wildfire with VCU in the NCAA Final Four, some have joked that Richmond may very well explode this weekend. With the 10K, an Easter Bunny breakfast and some live theater, there’s so much to do and see around town this weekend! […]

April 1, 2011; 10:51 AM • by Carissa Garabedian

Our family events contributor Carissa Garabedian has hand-picked the best bets for family fun and entertainment around Richmond. For an amazing list of dozens more, be sure to check out Carissa’s award-winning website, Macaroni Kid of Richmond.

1. Monument Avenue 10K

Saturday, April 2

If you are not one of the 40,000 runners planned for this “monumental” run, you can cheer along the racecourse and make signs for your friends, you can listen to bands that will be all along the route, and there will be many post-race festivities in Monroe park. There is also a Kids run. Kids ages 5-12 will want to take part in this exciting event. The Virginia 529 Kids Run begins prior to the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k and features all of the same excitement. Participants will each get a t-shirt and race number.

Who: All
When: 8:00 AM
Where: Monument Avenue
How: See website
Cost: FREE to be a spectator
More info: http://www.sportsbackers.org/events/10k/race_info.htm

2. Short Pump Town Center Bunny Breakfast

Saturday, April 2

Join the Easter Bunny for breakfast from Chick-fil-A, and celebrate Spring with Kindermusik! Sing about hens and chicks, and hop like a bunny! Children will enjoy singing, dancing, moving, and letting their creativity soar. Pals members, ages 6 and under, eat FREE! (Must present valid membership card.) Adults may purchase from the regular menu, prices may vary.

Who: ages 6 and under
When: 8:30 AM
Where: Short Pump Town Center
How: Please call 804-360-1700 to reserve your spot
Cost: FREE for Short Pump Pals members
More info: Reservations are limited and open March 28. Please call 804-360-1700 to reserve your spot. Easter Bunny portraits begin immediately following breakfast and run through April 23.

3. Special Needs Resource Fair

Saturday, April 2

A resource fair full of information on all the resources for families/children with special needs. Jonathan the Juggler will be there and there will be therapeutic horseback riding, arts & crafts and lots more to do!