Top 5 Weekend Events For Families: West End Comedy, Gingerbread House Making & More
The rush of the holiday season got you going crazy? Take some time this weekend to relax with a great family activity. From The Nutcracker put on by Richmond Ballet to a great comedy show right here in Short Pump, gingerbread house decorating at West Broad Village to Disney On Ice, there’s sure to be […]
The rush of the holiday season got you going crazy? Take some time this weekend to relax with a great family activity. From The Nutcracker put on by Richmond Ballet to a great comedy show right here in Short Pump, gingerbread house decorating at West Broad Village to Disney On Ice, there’s sure to be something to make your season jolly again.
Our family events contributor Carissa Garabedian has the full rundown of all the great family-friendly activities this weekend.
For an amazing list of dozens more, be sure to check out our family events contributor Carissa Garabedian’s website, Macaroni Kid of Richmond.
1. West End Comedy
Friday, December 17 through Saturday, December 18
West End Comedy kicks off the holiday season with two hilarious shows. Friday, December 17th is an all audiences show. The evening begins with comic John Porter, an audience favorite, offering interactive stand-up and storytelling for the family. Afterwards, West End Comedy will perform a holiday themed short-form improv blitz similar to what you find on Whose Line is It Anyway, featuring suggestions taken from the audience. This is the only improv comedy show in Richmond for families of all ages! Saturday, December 18th is the mature show. We will present phenomenal and hilarious stand-ups during the show.
- Who: Friday- Families! Saturday- Adults only
- When: 7:00 PM
- Where: HATTheatre – 1124 Westbriar Drive. Tickets are $5. Bring two friends and your ticket is free. To make reservations, call (804) 343-6364.
- How: call 804-343-6364
- Cost: $5
2. The Nutcracker by Richmond Ballet
Friday, December 17 through Thursday, December 23
Richmond Ballet invites you to join Clara on her journey through a holiday dream! This production of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s classic fantasy is sure to sweep you away along with the twirling snowflakes, adorable marzipan lambs, dancing Chinese dragon, and the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy. This production was choreographed by Richmond Ballet Artistic Director Stoner Winslett and presented in the Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage with Tchaikovsky’s score performed live by Richmond Symphony.
- Who: All
- When: 7:00 PM (times change)
- Where: Richmond Center Stage
- How: http://www.ticketmaster.com
- Cost: $20 and up
3. Beatrix Potter’s The Tailor of Gloucester
Saturday, December 18
This is the classic children’s story about a tailor from Gloucester who sends his mischievous cat to buy food and a twist of cherry colored silk to complete a waistcoat for the mayor in time for his Christmas morning wedding. Unfortunately, between the trip to the store and the wedding, the tailor has to do some quick thinking! Find out what happens in this fun, family-friendly holiday musical.
- Who: All
- When: 11:00 AM
- Where: The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen , Glen Allen, VA
- How: Call 804-261-ARTS
- Cost: $12.50
- More info: Visit their website at www.artsglenallen.com
4. Disney on Ice
Friday, December 17 through Sunday, December 19
Disney on Ice presents Princess Classics is an amazing journey to the magical lands of Disney classic fairy tales. Travel to a kingdom under the sea, an enchanted French castle, an Arabian palace and more! With special guest Tinker Bell, enter the worlds of your favorite Disney princesses Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan and Snow White and see their dreams come true as this royal skating extravaganza brings magic to town.
- Who: All
- When: 7:00 PM (times change)
- Where: Richmond Coliseum
- How: Ticketmaster
- Cost: $16 and up
- More info: http://disney.go.com/disneyonice
5. Sweet Spot’s 1st Annual Gingerbread Decorating
Wednesday, December 22
It’s Sweet Spot’s 1st Annual “Top Gingerbread Decorating” Competition! (Ages 6-100) Competition Times: 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Form a team of up to 3 friends/family or anyone creative and compete against two other teams for the spot of “Top Gingerbread Decorators”Sweet Spot will provide the assembled gingerbread house, white icing and candy! You provide the creativity! You may bring ONE secret ingredient per team from home (think hard on this, it can be food coloring for the icing, cookies for the rooftopyou will have 5 minutes to collaborate & and 20 min to decorate your house.
- Who: All
- When: 1:00 PM (additional times also)
- Where: Sweet Spot Candy Store – West Broad Village
- How: Please reserve your spot by calling 360-7768 or stopping by the store to sign up with your team name and member names. First to sign up compete.
- Cost: $15 per team
- More info: The only tool you can use is a plastic knife (Sweet Spot will provide)
6. BONUS – The Polar Express at The Byrd Theater
Saturday, December 18
No Charge for admission to see this classic movie, but donations would be greatly appreciated!
- Who: All
- When: 1:00 PM
- Where: Byrd Theater – 2908 W Cary St
- How: just go bring a donation
- Cost: Free admission but donations would be appreciated
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