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I Think It Is Time For Summer...

I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day! Mine was great and I loved having the day with my kids and hubby! The sun shining made the day even better. This past week everyone in my family has been done with their regular routines, waking up, lunch, homework- all of it- has been much harder to get through, which can only mean that it is time for summer to get here! I am off to Marky's field day today which I am looking forward to and we have ...

Quote of the Week

This is from my kids :)

It's a cruel season that makes you get ready for bed while it's light out.  ~Bill Watterson

Mom's In Motion

Meet Heather Johns , Founder Kids Dine Free

What is KidsDineFree and how did it all come about?

 

KidsDineFree.net is the fun, affordable way for families to eat out and enjoy the dining experience without breaking the bank.  The KidsDineFree card entitles patrons to free kids' meals at over 520 participating restaurants throughout Richmond, Williamsburg, VA Beach, Southwest VA, and South Florida. For every full priced paying adult entree or combo, and the presentation of your KDF card, the patron will receive a free kid's meal. The beauty of the KidsDineFree card is the convenience factor ...


Gel Boards

Macaroni Made

I saw this awesome idea on Pinterest and it inspired me to try my own take on it! My kids love it and it was so easy and fun to make! 

Supplies:  
Hair gel (cheap stuff from the a dollar store)
Glitter
Duct tape
Cardboard
Clear plastic bag


Step 1: Measure approximately 5-6 ounces of hair gel and mix in as much glitter as you want!


Step 2: Pour mixture into a clear food storage bag and get as much air out as possible and seal bag.

Step 3: Measure ...

Kids Bowl FREE All Summer

Macaroni Fun

Want to escape the heat this summer? Want the kids to get some excercise? Then you need to check out this FREE bowling program at kidsbowlfree.com. Your kids can bowl 2 FREE games of bowling each and every day of summer for FREE. 

SOME MORE INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM
  • You can sign the kids up at multiple centers but you will need to create another account. Only one unique email address can be used to open an account, so you will need to register with another email address.
  • If ...

Mini Pancake Kabobs

Perfect for Mother's Day!

A simple and fun Mother's Day breakfast idea that the kiddos can help create! Use your imagination - toppings and flavor combinations are endless for these kabobs!

You will need:
Pancake mix - prepared as stated on the box

Toppings:
Berries - strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
Bananas
Sausage links

Tooth picks or skewers 

Directions:
  1. Prepare pancake batter as stated on box.
  2. Gather topping and cook, wash, slice as needed.
  3. Heat skillet and cook pancakes as directed on package.  We made "bite-size" pancakes, about 2 inches wide - some plain and some chocolate chip ...

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Macaroni Kid delivers great information right to your inbox each week - local event listings, activities and crafts for your kids, book reviews, local business information, and more!  So why isn't everyone subscribed?  Macaroni Kid National thought that maybe a contest would help, and not just any contest - a contest where you could win an iPad Mini!

You heard right!  Between now and June 15, every new subscriber to any of the 500+ Macaroni Kid editions will have a chance to win and iPad Mini!  Help us get ...


Getting Ready for Spring/Summer Outdoor Fun

It's been a long winter for some of us in northern climates, but it looks like it's finally spring and time to get ready for outdoor activities.

Here’s part of my spring to-do list to help you get ready for kid-friendly outings.

Kid’s Clothes

  • Check “spring” jackets and rain coats to see if they fit.
  • Check out last year’s rain boots and try them on.
  • Locate ball caps and sun hats.
  • Spend some time with your kids trying on summer shoes, t-shirts, and shorts to ...

chicken pesto pasta salad

NGREDIENTS

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 box elbow or spiral macaroni
  • Grape Tomatoes
  • Black Olives
  • Red Onion
  • Garlic
  • Olive Oil
  • Pesto Sauce Packet (I use Knorr’s)

 

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Make pasta according to instructions. Drain pasta and cool with cold water.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and ½ tablespoon garlic to frying pan and cook chicken to temp and no longer pink in the center. I actually cut my chicken into small cubes before cooking. Let chicken cool.
  3. Add ½ cup olive oil and package of Pesto sauce in a large bowl ...

Coupon Organization

Young & Frugal In Virginia


Coupon Organization

Most people have trouble with organization. Being organized is key if you want to save money. There is no right or wrong way to organize coupons-it is what works best for you!

I started out with a small coupon organizer that you can pick up at the dollar store but I ran out of room quickly so I upgraded to the binder method!


This binder is my life now!




I bought this binder back in 2010 for $9.99 at Target. I love it because of the front ...

Romp n' Roll Summer Class Special!

New!  6 "Anytime" Summer Classes for $99!
Plus, purchase by 5/31 and receive 3 bonus Open Gym visits
We know how busy summer schedules can be. So for the first time Romp n' Roll is offering our most flexible summer option ever! Our "Summer Passport" will allow you and your child to experience any 6 classes this summer. You can attend the same class 6 times or you might choose to try a variety of classes, days, and times!
 
6 classes are only $99 and can be used anytime ...

Summer Camp Guide 2013

Welcoming HATTheatre This Week


Summer Camp Guide 2013

Here is your first look at our Summer Camp Guide! This will be growing in the coming weeks as some are still gathering their info! I think you will be pleased with the great assortment we are offering! Take some time to see what is happening this summer for your kids!

If you would like to be added to our guide, it is not too late. Email[email protected]

OUR PINTEREST BOARD HAS THE GUIDE AS WELL


App Of The Week

Music for kids

Groove Coaster

Available for both iPhone and iPad
Groove Coaster ($2.99) is a little like Guitar Hero, but in a cool roller-coaster form. Your child will be able  adjust levels of difficulty and follow the winding coaster to the beat of music.

As your child gets better , more features will open up . 


QUICK LINK TO MACARONI KID FAMILY CALENDAR


This may make life a little easier -
View months worth of Family Friendly events and activities in a quick and easy calendar format!

http://richmond.macaronikid.com/calendar/

Teacher Of the Month Feature!

Nominate May's Teacher



NOMINATE YOUR MAY 2013 TEACHER!I have tremendous respect for this noblest of professions.  I know how hard teachers work - the extra hours, the concern for students, the dealings with parents, ... it is not an easy job.  However, it is rewarding beyond belief!  The chance to make a difference in a child's life makes it all worth while!

Can you name a teacher who has made a difference in your child's life? We bet you can!  Would you like to recognize a hardworking teacher in a really special ...


Get In Touch With Me!

Share Ideas, Events, Advertise ...

Feel free to Contact me at anytime! We are  your local connection to family and kid events in and around the Richmond area.  If you have an event coming up, let us know about it so we can get it on our calendar. Use the handy "Submit an Event" button on the top left sidebar.

Suggestions, Comments, news whatever it may be - share it with us! We will get the word out to all of our readers!

If you are a business owner big or small, and would like Macaroni ...


This Weeks Goodies & Winners

~~This Week's Goodies!~~

  • Family dinner for 4 and milkshakes at CFA Short Pump Crossing- enter with a comment here sharing your favorite food to eat. Be sure to let CFASPC that you are a Mac Kid fan if you are on Facebook 
  • Enter to win a Segway Ride for 2 with River City Segs by sharing your favorite RVA monument under the first article. If you are on Facebook, let them know you are a Mac Kid fan too. Here is their page
  •  Lewis Ginter ...

Special Kids... Special Needs

365 Days of Gifts from My Nonverbal Daughter

Emilie is a friend of mine and I am sharing one of her pieces from her blog. Her daughter has Rett Syndrome and Emilie writes a piece every day for her daughter who is unable to speak. This one is one that I hope we all can read and have a moment to reflect. 
Thank you for sharing Emilie. Here is the link to follow her blog if you would like to. 

365 Days of Gifts from My Nonverbal Daughter

 

 

Fighter...as in never gives up.

 

Watching my daughter daily ...


This Week's Picks:

May 16th through May 21st

Thursday, May 16 through Sunday, May 19 - Richmond Ballet

Ma Cong’s moving piece, Ershter Vals, had its beginnings in the Richmond Ballet 2009 New Works Festival and was finished in the fall of 2010, receiving critical and audience acclaim along the way. Ershter Vals features music originating in the Jewish ghettos during World War II, and uses engaging choreography to portray the light people find in relationships and communities, even in the darkest of times.
William Soleau’s world premiere work, Chasing Cello, includes the music of three well known Bach sonatas, and features on stage musicians, cellist Dana McComb and pianist, Joanne Kong. “This is one of the first times I’ve been drawn to a concept before selecting music. 
Where:
Studio Four:
Ershter Vals and Chasing Cello
Richmond Ballet Studio Theatre
When: 7:00 PM
Who: all
How:
Purchase online at ETIX.com or call 804-344-0906 ex.224
Cost: $20 and up
For more info: Next Up:
 
The Enchanted Toy Shop Ballet
The School of Richmond Ballet Ensembles
Richmond Ballet Studio Theatre
Performances on May 18th at 1 and 3pm
Tickets are $10
Purchase through the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 407 East Canal Street or by calling 804-344-0906 ex.224
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Saturday, May 18 through Sunday, September 29 - Robots + Us at Science Museum

Robots + Us. 
What differentiates humans and robots?  Explore what it means to be human by examining how lifelike machines emulate four major categories of human capabilities: moving, sensing, thinking and being.  Take a closer look into robotics, computer science and biomedical engineering as you encounter interactive components, videos and much more!
Where: Science Museum
When: 10:00 AM
Who: all
How: just go
Cost: included with admission, members free
For more info: ends 9/29
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Saturday, May 18 - Imagination Richmond

The 5th Annual Imagination Richmond is a family-friendly event featuring live entertainment and children’s activities on the plaza at The Shops at Willow Lawn.
Guests will enjoy live performances, horse-drawn wagon rides, inflatable slides, moon bounces, face painting, balloon art, arts & crafts, games, free giveaways, prize drawings, merchant specials and more.
11:00 – 11:40 am: The Diggity Dudes
12:10 – 1:00 pm: Silly Bus
1:15 – 1:45 pm: Jonathan the Juggler
2:15 – 3:00 pm: Rocknoceros
Where:
  The Shops at Willow Lawn
When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who: all
How: just go
Cost: free
For more info:
      Saturday, May 18th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm;
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Saturday, May 18 - Va Center Commons Party

 Aspiring young chefs and little foodies are invited to get a taste of just how fun fare can be at Simon Kidgits Club Lil Chefs, an annual Simon® malls event designed to get kids learning about the craft of cooking and all things food. 
The hands-on atmosphere of Lil Chefs will engage both parents and children in exploring the endless imaginative possibilities of pairing creativity with cuisine. At the event, families will have the chance to participate in a variety of food-focused festivities ranging from cooking demonstrations to etiquette lessons and craft-making with meal items. Kidgits Club Members will receive a free goodie bag, while supplies last
Where:
  Virginia Center Commons 
                Food Court 
                        10101 Brook Road 
When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Who: all
How: just go
Cost: none
For more info:
. Not a member, visit the Guest Services at Virginia Center Commons or www.simonkidgitclub.com for more details. 
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Saturday, May 18 through Sunday, May 19 - Richmond Symphony- Pixar

Richmond Symphony presents Pixar In Concert.  Richmond CenterStage.  From the Toy Story trilogy to The Incredibles and UP, Pixar has forever impacted filmmaking and given audiences of all ages some of the most beloved characters in cinematic history. Now, the Richmond Symphony presents Pixar in Concert, with visually stunning clips and memorable scores from each of Pixar’s movies, including their latest release, Brave, performed live.  Visit the website for show times and ticket prices.
Where: Carpenter Theater
When: 7:00 PM (at 2 pm on Sunday)
Who: all
How: tickets needed
Cost: $26 and up
For more info: http://www.richmondcenterstage.com/event/richmond-symphony-presents-pixar-concert
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Tuesday, May 21 - Tutor Doctor is back at Chick Fil A


HOMEWORK CLUB
 
Chick-fil-A and Tutor Doctor are continuing their partnership to bring you FREE homework assistance in every subject on Tuesday’s and Thursdays from 3:30 – 5:00 PM.  It’s the HOMEWORK CLUB!  Bring your homework to Chick-fil-A…do it yourself or get help from Tutor Doctor. Everyone finishing their homework will get a free Ice Dream!!Open to all elementary school grades.
Where:
Tuesdays  -- Parham Road Chick-fil-A  1529 North Parham Road, across from Wal*Mart
Thursdays –Short Pump Crossing Chick-fil-A  3380 Pump Road at Broad Street
When: 3:30 AM - 5:00 PM (also on 01/12/12)
Who: through middle school
How: just go
Cost: free
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This Week's Calendar:

May 15th through May 23rd

Wednesday, May 15 through Wednesday, September 25 - Food Trucks at Chesterfield Towne Centre

Weekly, on Wednesdays through September 25th, RVA Foodies will have food truck heaven  cuisine at Chesterfield Towne Center.
Food Truck Court participants include: Soul Ice, Boka, Mr. Softy, Habanero, Almadina, Paris Creperie, The Dog Wagon, Station 2, P&T Kitchen, Grate Pizza, Chupacabra, Super Fresh, Slideways Mobile Bistro, Croaker Spot, King of Pops, Thai Cabin, Flynn’s Foods, and The Meatball Company.
Where: Outside  Parking Lot, Mall Entrance- Sears Parking Lot
weather permitting.
Facebook posts on the Mall’s page will happen every Wednesday at 3pm to confirm the night’s event and the RVA Foodies will post and tweet the event as well.
When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: all
How: just go
Cost: depends on what you purchase
For more info: 9/25
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Friday, May 17 through Friday, May 24 - Born to be Wild (film in IMAX®DOME)

Born to be Wild is an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them — saving endangered species one life at a time.
Where: Science Museum of Virginia
When: n/a
Who: all
How: go
Cost: $9 general admission, $5 for members.
For more info: ends 5/24
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Friday, May 17 through Friday, May 24 - *Rocky Mountain Express (film in IMAX®DOME)

Join in the epic adventure of building Canada’s first transcontinental railway as you are propelled on a steam train journey through the Canadian Rockies. $9 general admission, $5 for members.
Where: Science Museum of Virginia
When: n/a
Who: all
How: go
Cost: $9 general admission, $5 for members.
For more info: ends 5/24
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Friday, May 17 - RICHMOND LIBERTY TRAIL

Thanks to Alison at Richmond Bargains for posting this great new RVA event.
The Richmond Liberty Trail is a walking route that connects many of downtown Richmond's historic sites, attractions and neighborhoods, including 15 national historic landmarks. This 6.2 mile (10K) trail is temporarily marked with a logo painted on the sidewalk. Ultimately, the trail will be marked with more sophisticated, permanent markers akin to those that will soon mark the Richmond Slave Trail. Where the Richmond Liberty Trail meets corners or other locations where direction is needed, supplementary arrows indicate in which direction to walk. 
Where:
Some Trail Highlights 
Lumpkin's Slave Jail Site
African Burial Ground
Capitol Square
Valentine Richmond History Center in Court End
Museum and White House of the Confederacy
Maggie L. Walker Historic Site in Jackson Ward
The Canals, Canal Walk and Browns Island
Historic Tredegar
When: n/a
Who: all
How: just go
Cost: free
For more info:
Information on the Richmond Liberty Trail
For more information contact Bill Martin, Valentine Richmond History Center, 804.649.0711 x340, or Lesley Bruno, Greater Richmond Chamber, 804.783.9328.
http://www.visitrichmondva.com/things-to-do/local-tours/liberty-trail/
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Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 26 - Orchids Galore: A Love of Living Color: Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens

The warm and cozy Conservatory features orchids in colors across the spectrum to dazzle the senses.
Each weekend includes sensory experiences for all ages with themes highlighting how we turn to plants at this time of year for nourishment, comfort and to boost our mood.
Where:
Garden Lewis Ginter Botanical
1800 Lakeside Ave
Richmond, VA 23228
When: 9:00 AM
Who: all
How: go
Cost: admission
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Friday, May 17 through Monday, September 9 - VMFA

Famous for his Great American Nude series, American painter Tom Wesselmann (1931 – 2004) is widely regarded as one of the leading figures in the vanguard of American Pop Art. Alongside his contemporaries Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and James Rosenquist, he forged a new movement using the materials and images of everyday popular culture. However, unlike his two fellow Pop artists, Wesselman has never been the subject of a major retrospective exhibition in North America. This exhibition, organized by the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, shows an artist who constantly reinvented himself long after the Pop Art movement had passed.
Where: VMFA
When: 10:00 AM
Who: ALL
How: just go!
Cost:
$15 for adults; $12 for seniors 65+, students with ID, adult groups of 10+, and youth ages 7 – 17; Free for VMFA members, children 6 and under, and active-duty military personnel and their immediate families.
For more info:
The exhibition has been critically acclaimed with Art Actuel writing: “Tom Wesselmann is a giant. Finally a superb exhibition that does him justice” and the Montreal Gazette talking of “Tom Wesselmann’s Pop Art: Powerful Crowded Canvases.” VMFA will be the only East Coast venue for this landmark exhibition.
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Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19 - 29th Annual Lebanese Food Festival

Food Festival
29th Annual Lebanese Food Festival
Enjoy Favorite Lebanese
Delicacies * Sweets * Music * Dancing
 
Where:
St. Anthony’s Maronite Catholic Church
4611 Sadler Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060
When: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (sunday till 8 pm)
Who: all
How: just go
Cost: free entry
For more info: ends 5/19
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Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19 - Dominion Riverrock

Dominion Riverrock is a three-day celebration of sports, music and river life in Richmond, VA. The event includes outdoor sports, music and interactive activities set against the backdrop of Richmond’s downtown riverfront. This year’s celebration will include competitions in a variety of adrenaline-pumping athletic disciplines including a mud run, freestyle bike competitions, trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, bouldering, slacklining and the Ultimate Air Dogs for our four-legged friends. Also, each day is filled with live music, see last paragrah for link and all music
Where:
 Downtown riverfront around Brown’s Island
When: 5:00 PM
Who: all
How: just go
Cost: free to watch
For more info: http://www.dominionriverrock.com/schedule/
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Friday, May 17 through Tuesday, May 28 - Tours on Segways

Discover the glory of Richmond during the holidays on Segways. We will take you by The James Center, Monument Ave, the ice skating rink, and much more...
Each tour comes with a complete safety training. Is 1 1/2 hours. Offered daily... times vary. for more details.
Where:
River City Segs
Richmond, VA
When: 5:00 PM
Who: Must be at least 14 & 100lb. If Under, 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
How: call
Cost: $
For more info: Call 804-343-6105
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Friday, May 17 through Sunday, May 19 - Powhatan County Fair

Powhatan County Fair Opens Three Day Annual Event
 
Powhatan, VA – The 2013 Powhatan County Fair will launch the spring carnival season for Virginia’s county fairs. It is the 94th annual fair produced by the Powhatan County Fair Association and will be open daily from May 17-19, 2013 at the Powhatan County Fairgrounds located at 4042 Anderson Highway (Route 60). Fair hours are 5 p.m. to 12 midnight on Friday; Saturday 12 p.m. to 12 midnight, and 1:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. General gate admission is $6.
Where: Powhatan County Fairgrounds
When: 5:00 PM (times vary)
Who: all
How: just go
Cost: $6
For more info: 5/19
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Friday, May 17 through Thursday, May 23 - Flying Squirrel's Are Back!

Flying Squirrels Baseball Game Home Series
5/17 Shaka Smart Appearing
5/18 Human cannonball
5/21 teacher appreciation
5/23 fireworks
Where: Diamond
When: 6:00 PM (times vary)
Who: all
How: just go 
Cost: varies
http://www.milb.com/promotions/index.jsp?sid=t3410
For more info: http://www.milb.com/promotions/index.jsp?sid=t3410
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Friday, May 17 - Friday Cheers

This Week The Lone Bellow and Radical Face
Thousands of people come to relax after the work week on Brown’s Island to meet friends and hear some of the nation’s hottest touring acts and the region’s top bands. There are three entry points to Brown’s Island, and payment will be taken at each. Cash, Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Debit and credit cards are only taken at two entry points: the pedestrian bridge at 5th and 7th streets. No pets are allowed. Produced by Venture Richmond
Where: Brown's Island
When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: all
How: just go
Cost: $5
For more info:
. For more information, call (804) 788-6466.
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Saturday, May 18 - SWIFT CREEK FAMILY YMCA SPRING FLING & FAMILY FUN RUN*

 
Family Fun Run 5K Starts at 10:00 am
*Registration for the Family Fun 5K/Race Fee of $20/person 
*Race fee includes race fee, t-shirt, and bib! 
*Deadline to register is May, 4 2013!
Sign up for the Family Fun Run at Member Services Today! 
Spring Fling Event Starts at 11:00am and is Free and open to the community!
Where: Swift Creek YMCA
When: n/a
Who: All
How: just go
Cost: 20 to run, free to watch
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Saturday, May 18 - We Heart Harlie Day

Girl Scout Troop 5091 proudly sponsors our own Daisy, Harlie Holton. Harlie is an amazing 6-year-old who attends Kindergarten at Glen Allen Elementary School. Born with Goldenhar Syndrome (a craniofacial syndrome), a lung defect and a collection of rare, complicated heart defects, she’s endured 32 surgeries in her short life. She will be traveling to Boston this summer for her 33rd sugery. This one will be a jaw distraction, which will be incredibly painful both physically and emotionally for Harlie and her family. Your love, support, and donations will make all the difference in helping her in this journey.
Where:
GLEN ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 11101 Mill Road Glen Allen, VA 23059
When: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: all
How: just go
Cost:
Free  and $5 raffle tickets to show your support & tshirts available for purchase. All proceeds go to The Harlie Fund To register for the 5K & Kids Fun Run go to: www.racerpal.com/races/WeHeartHarlie.html
For more info:
For more information, please visit "We Heart Harlie" on Facebook or LifeSinceHarlie.blogspot.com
-5K & Kids Fun Run, Bounce House, Face Painting, Zumba, Cotton Candy, Raffle Prizes, Team Adrenaline, Master Cho's Taw Kwon Do
5/18
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Saturday, May 18 - Family Safety Fair

Richmond Alarm Company presents “Spring Family Safety Fair”. Meet with fire fighters, Chesterfield police, EMS and McGruff. Tour the Life-Evac helicopter and Chesterfield Mobile Command Center and much, much, more. 
Where: Chesterfield Town Center
When: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Who: all
How: just go
Cost: free
For more info: music too 
5/18
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Saturday, May 18 - Operation Cow Drop

This year the Chick-Fil-A mini plush cows will be dropped from the sky at the JACK BOURNE PARK on MAY 18th.  The numbered Chick-Fil-A mini plush cows will be dropped at 10:30am  You will win one of the prizes listed below if your cow comes the closest to the "cow’s eye”!
- $500.00 Cash
- $100 Gift Certificate at Hondos
- Apple iPad Mini
- Jewelry Item from William Jeffreys
- $25 Gift Certificate at JJ’s Grille
- Arena Racing Family Pack tickets (4) for next season race
- Family 4 pack tickets to a Richmond Squirrel Game
- Round of Golf for 4 at Jefferson Lakeside Country Club
Where: Jack Bourne Park
Hanover
When: 10:00 AM
Who: all
How: just go
Cost: free
For more info:
 
- Each ticket purchased comes with a coupon for a free sandwich!
Any questions?  Contact Melisa Davis-Harris at [email protected]
5/18
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Saturday, May 18 - Mad Hatter's Tea Party

Celebrate your unbirthday at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party! Wander down the rabbit hole, and enjoy entertainment, face painting, balloon twisting and more with Alice and her friends. Alice and the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party showtimes are at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, with character Meet and Greets following each performance.
Where: Short Pump Town Center
When: 11:00 AM (again at 1 pm)
Who: all
How: just go
Cost: n/a
For more info: 5/18
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Saturday, May 18 - Family Fun Day

Join Commonwealth Sports Medicine on  May 18th to celebrate the Grand Opening of our new 7000sq ft location in Short Pump. All ages are invited to enjoy FREE food and activities. We will have an obstacle course, bounce house, face painting and many prizes to give away. As well, we will have demonstrations of our new 3D video gait analysis system.
Where:
 Commonwealth Sports Medicine,
4300 Pouncey Tract Rd, Downtown Short Pump
When: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Who: all
How: just go
Cost: n/a
For more info: 5/18
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Saturday, May 18 - Barnes & Noble - Chesterfield Town Center


Come bring your kids, and hear the thousands of great stories we have on our shelves.

Where: 11500 Midlothian Tnpk Space 440Richmond, VA 23235804-794-6640
When: 11:00 AM
Who: younger kids
How: just go
Cost: none
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Saturday, May 18 through Saturday, September 14 - Pocahontas Concerts

grab a blanket or a lawn chair and head out to the amphitheatre at Pocahontas Park
Here’s the lineup 
May 18, 7:00 p.m.: 380th Army Band. Free.
May 24, 7:00 p.m.: An Evening with Bill Deal’s Original Rhondels. $10
June 2, 7:00 p.m.: Richmond Youth Symphony. Free.
June 7, 7:00 p.m. An Evening with the Embers. $10
June 28, 7:00 p.m.: An Evening with the Casper. $10
July 19, 7:00 p.m.: An Evening with Hotel California. $10
July 26, 7:00 p.m.: The Seldom Scene. $10
September 13, 7:00 p.m.: Zoso. $10
September 14, 6:00 p.m.: Richmond Symphony. Free. (Rain date: September 9)
Where: Pocahontas State Park

10301 State Park Rd, Chesterfield. 804-796-4255
When: 7:00 PM
Who: all
How:
Concerts range from free-$10 each (ages 10 & under admitted free). Parking is $5 for free events. If you buy your tickets in advance, your $10 ticket covers parking & concert admission; tickets purchased on the day of the show are $10 each + a $5 parking fee. Season tickets are $60.
Cost: $10 some are free
For more info: ends 9/13
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Sunday, May 19 - Fun n' Fitness Festival

  A free family fun day with sports mascots, local athletes  giveaways, inflatables, games, dunk tank, facepainting, balloon animals, airbrush tatoos, cake walk, petting zoo and so much more!  
Where:  Patterson Avenue Baptist Church
4301 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA.
When: 2:00 PM - 5:00 AM
Who: all
How: just go
Cost: free
For more info: 5/19
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Sunday, May 19 - The Stavna Ballet

The Stavna Ballet’s wish is to captivate, enrich and inspire audiences through breathtaking artistry that explores the fusion of contemporary movement and the grace of classical ballet. They are passionate about making the art of dance accessible and inspiring young minds through engaging and interactive learning experiences.
Where: Henrico Theater
When: 2:00 PM
Who: all
How: just go, reservations suggested
Cost: free
For more info: http://www.co.henrico.va.us/rec/at-your-leisure-program/familyandfriends.html
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Sunday, May 19 - Fun n' Fitness Festival

Fun n' Fitness Festival
Join us as we fight hunger in our own backyard hosting a Food & Fund Drive for the Central VA Food Bank to meet the needs of so many people in our community and enjoy a free Fun n' Fitness event aimed at making healthy activity and eating a part of families daily routines. Please bring a canned good or non perishable item for a donation. Entertainment will include: DJ * Mascots * Local Personalities * Giveaways * Petting Zoo * Games * Inflatables * Face Painting * Balloon Art * Silent Auction
Where:
Patterson Ave. Baptist Church
4301 pattrson aven
Richmond, VA
When: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: all
How: just go
Cost: free
For more info: 5/19
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Monday, May 20 through Friday, June 14 - Jack and the Beanstalk

Our version of the classic fairy tale is full of fee-fie-foe-FUN!! Jack trades the family cow for some magic beans, and when those beans grow into a skyscraper-sized beanstalk, he climbs it to find that his giant hosts aren’t so scary after all. He learns some great lessons about family and friends along the way, too. Don’t miss Jack’s exciting escapades!
Where:
Swift Creek Mill Theatre
17401 Jefferson Davis Hwy,
Colonial Heights
When: n/a
Who: all
How: 804-748-5203.
Cost:
Grades Pre-K – 3
10:15 a.m. & 12:00 noon 
$9.75/ $8.75 group rate - includes lunch
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Tuesday, May 21 through Friday, May 24 - Spring Break Nature Heyday

What better way to spend spring break! Join us for this very special opportunity as we open up our classroom doors for a behind-the-scenes look at our nature collections. Staff naturalists will provide information on birds, turtles, snakes, and more. Information: 262-5055.
Where: Three Lakes Nature Center
When: n/a
Who: For all ages.
How: go
Cost: free
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Tuesday, May 21 - Music at Short Pump Town Center

Every Tuesday for the month of  May from 6-8:30pm, there will be a free musical performance outdoors at Short Pump Town Center. 
  • May 14 Laura Ann Singh
  • May 21 Olivarez Trio
  • May 28 Adrian Duke Duo
Where: Short Pump Town Center
When: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Who: all
How: just go
Cost: free
For more info: ends May 28
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Wednesday, May 22 - Financial Wellness with Lunch

Financial Wellness Wednesdays with Claris Financial- lunch in Innsbrook. Each Wednesday will be a new topic to learn while lunching.May 8 is Roll with It, learn about rolling over your 401(k) to an IRA. May 15 is Kids & Cash, prepare your child for their financial future. these are free but you need to RSVP 9804 935 3000
Where: Claris
Innsbrook 
When: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Who: all
How: call to rsvp 935 3000
Cost: free
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Wednesday, May 22 - Groovin' In The Garden

Groovin' in the Garden, the outdoor concert series at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, starts in May.
Check out who's set and look for more performers to be added:
May 16: Iron & Wine
May 22: Josh Ritter & the Royal City Band
May 30: Carbon Leaf
July 26: Yonder Mountian String Band
 
August 6: Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers with Railroad Earth
Where: Lewis Ginter
When: 5:30 PM
Who: all
How: http://www.myticketstobuy.com/event-details.php?event=565&venue=20
if not sold out, you can get at event
Cost: $15 and up, each show offers different prices
For more info: http://www.groovininthegarden.net/
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Thursday, May 23 - Children's Storytime: Toddlers and Preschoolers (Ages 6 and Under)

Join each Thursday for our Children's Storytime. On the third Thursday of each month, we'll have a special visit from Seymour and the Children's Museum.
Where: Short Pump - Barnes and Noble
When: 10:30 AM
Who: Children 6 and under
How: go!
Cost: free!
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Teen Scene:

May 15th through May 25th

Wednesday, May 15 through Sunday, June 16 - Red

A searing portrait of an artist’s ambition and vulnerability, RED is a moving and compelling account of Mark Rothko, one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century, and his young assistant, Ken. As Rothko struggles with a recent commission by New York’s Four Seasons Restaurant, the two men go head to head on the methods and purpose of art and the dynamic relationship between an artist and his creations. Join us for this electrifying new play that exposes human need and desire like no other. “There is only once thing I fear in life, my friend… One day the black will swallow the red.” 
Where:
Virginia Rep Center
114 West Broad Street, Richmond
When: 7:00 PM (times vary)
Who: suggested 16 and up
How: http://va-rep.org/gym.html
Cost: $27 and up
For more info: end june 16
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Friday, May 17 through Saturday, May 18 - West End Comedy

West End Comedy has two shows at HATTheatre (1124 Westbriar Dr).   
 
o Friday, May 17                               The Mother(ship) Show                    (G)            7:30 – 8:45 pm
o Saturday, May 18                           Wassup Holmes?  Show                    (R)           7:30 – 9:00 pm
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Where: HATTheatre
1124 Westbriar Dr
When: 7:30 PM
Who: Friday- all
Saturday - Adults
How: tickets at door
Cost: $5 students
$7 adults
moms free
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Saturday, May 18 - Richmond Kickers

Kickers are playing
Where: City Stadium
When: 7:00 PM
Who: all
How: just go
Cost: http://www.richmondkickers.com/team/schedule/22375_58092651.html
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Tuesday, May 21 - Henrico Pops Chorus Spring Concert.

 A concert for the entire family! Under the direction of Bobbie Moore, the chorus will take you on a trip along Broadway for your favorite songs of the Great White Way.  
Where:   The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen.  
When: 7:30 PM
Who: all
How: Reservations suggested.
Cost: free
For more info: http://www.artsglenallen.com/
5/21
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Saturday, May 25 - Richmond Raiders

Richmond Raiders Indoor Football Game
Where: Richmond Coliseum
When: 7:00 PM
Who: all
How: just go
Cost: varies 
7 and up
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Plan Ahead:

May 24th through December 10th

Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day Weekend Plan

So much to do , see and share in at the park-
Discover the Nature Center,  you can do a scavenger hunt, learn about local wildlife, play some outdoor games, take a canoe paddle or sit by the campfire. 
Where: Pocahantas State Park
Chester
When: n/a
Who: all
How: just go, call for info 
Cost: admission to park
For more info:  804-796-4255 for complete schedule
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Friday, May 24 - Richmond’s Homefront: Dinner With Jefferson Davis.

. Come eat a historically authentic dinner set in 1863 Richmond while listening to period music. Special guest of the night will feature Jefferson Davis portrayed by notable Davis interpreter Bill McGourty who will share with you the current state of wartime Richmond. Dinner is a partner program with the Henrico Historical Society. Register at www.henricohistoricalsociety.org and look under the “shopping” tab.  Fee.
Where: Walkerton ravern
When: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: 12 and up
How: Register at www.henricohistoricalsociety.org under the shopping tab.  
Cost: $21
For more info:  Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, October 13 - Lewis Ginter- Butterflies Alive!

Butterflies LIVE!  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  Visitors have the opportunity to get up close and personal with these amazing creatures – watch them fly, feed and flutter all around you. .
Where: Lewis Ginter
When: 10:00 AM
Who: all
How: just go
Cost: Admission  will vary but the butterflies are part of it
members free
For more info: ends  10/13/13
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Saturday, June 8 - Glam-R-US Girls Day Out

Glam-R-US Girls Day Out is a fun, high energy, networking & social event targeting style-conscience women of all ages
it's a fundraiser for the National Foundation for Transplants /Nicole Fleming Foundation. Our goal is to empower, educate and allow them to indulge in their “guilty pleasures” for an afternoon. We hope that this “celebration of women” will become a tradition for women of the Richmond area. There will impressive vendor displays, decadent sweets, informative presentations, and “live” demonstrations/classes that will awaken your “inner diva”. Bring a BFF, mom, daughter, or any female deserving of a stress free afternoon.
Where:
The Links at Virginia Center (Clubhouse) 801 Virginia Center Parkway Glen Allen, VA 23059
When: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Who: all
How: just go
Cost:
Benefits the National Foundation for Transplants /Nicole Fleming Foundation.
$5 in advance. Can pay at the door
For more info:
[email protected]
http://www.glamsgirlsdayout.eventbrite.com
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Saturday, June 22 - ShamRock N; Roll

Description:Enjoy an evening of Irish dancing by the Heart of Ireland School of Dance students as they share the achievements of the year at their 1st annual recital.
How:Tickets available in advance or at the door. General seating
More info:For more information, contact Heart of Ireland School of Dance at 464-8190 or [email protected]
Additional info should know:No flash photography and no videorecording allowed.
Where: Cosby HS
When: 7:00 PM
Who: all
How: at door or in advance
Cost: $8 and up
For more info: Email:[email protected]
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Friday, August 9 - Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure

Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure
this original storyline, Mickey and Minnie lead the audience on an exciting adventure that will have families rooting for their favorite pirate Jake and Disney's first little girl princess Sofia.
Where:
The Richmond Coliseum 601 East Leigh Street Richmond, VA 23219
 
When: 7:00 PM
Who: all
How:
To order tickets by phone: 800-745-3000 Online: http://www.ticketmaster.com
 
Cost:
To order tickets by phone: 800-745-3000 Online: http://www.ticketmaster.com
 
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Saturday, September 28 - Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks

Description:Join us for the 5th Annual Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks at Richmond International Raceway on Saturday, September 28th! The event will feature a Resource Fair, children's activities, entertainment, a community walk on the racetrack, and more! Registration is free. For more information, please visit: www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a fun-filled, family friendly event and is our single most powerful force to fund vital research that will lead us to the answers we need. Experience the power of thousands united by a single cause by joining Walk Now for Autism Speaks.
Where:
Richmond International Raceway, Inner Track 600 E Laburnum Ave Richmond, VA
When: 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Who: all
How:
Register for free online at: www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/richmond
Cost: free
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Tuesday, December 10 - Fresh Beat Band Coming

Description:The Fresh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour Presented By Nickelodeon features Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer), Marina (Tara Perry) and Twist (Jon Beavers) and Shout (Thomas Hobson), performing The Fresh Beat Band hits from seasons one, two and three of the Nickelodeon live-action music series that teaches preschoolers about music appreciation. Songs performed include “Here We Go, “A Friend Like You,” “Bananas” and “Just Like A Rockstar,” among others.
Where: The Landmark Theater
When: 6:00 PM
Who: Who:The Fresh Beat Band, Nickelodeon’s preschool music group and stars of the hit TV series of the same name, are giving fans one more chance to see them live as they hit the road again for 60 performances on their nationwide concert tour.
How: Cost:Tickets range from $25 to $45 (plus applicable fees) and are available at Landmark Theater and Richmond CenterStage Box Offices (Monday through Friday 10 am– 5 pm), etix.com or charge by phone at 1-800-514-ETIX (3849). ADA seating tickets are also available. Children one year and under can sit on a lap for free.
Cost: varies see above
For more info:
Additional info you should know:The Fresh Beat Band’s first-ever primetime concert special will premiere on Sunday, April 21, at 7 p.m.(ET/PT) on Nick Jr. The 30-minute special gives viewers an ll-access pass to The Fresh Beat Band concert with behind-the-scenes footage and more. Fans can watch an exclusive sneak peek of the concert special at www.nickjr.com.
Email:[email protected]
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