Fun (Free) Family Activities‏

Thanks Heather G. for compiling this!!!

Meadow Farm Museum – Free
All month
Crump Park
Activities all month, including a sheep shearing demonstration, mid-19th century birthday celebrations, and what it was like to be a doctor or patient in 1860. Click on the link, scroll to May.
http://www.co.henrico.va.us/rec/meadow_farm.html

Henrico County Library – Free
All month
Normal reading activities, plus a free teen comic day on May 2 and an Armed Forces Day craft that will be sent to active duty members of the Armed Forces.
http://www.henricolibrary.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp

Arts in the Park – Free
May 2nd, 11-6 p.m. and May 3rd, 11-5 p.m.
A nationally-rated, juried art show which offers the opportunity for you to see and purchase fine and original work produced by top-quality artists and crafts people from Virginia and throughout the United States.
http://www.richmondartsinthepark.com/

Cinco de Mayo Festival – Free
Saturday, May 2, 1:00p to 7:00p
Brown’s Island
The Cinco De Mayo Festival returns to Brown’s Island Saturday May 2nd from 1:00pm-7:00pm. Please join us for a FREE festival with music, food, beverages, crafts, children’s activities and more. Performers will include The DJ Williams Projekt, Bio Ritmo, and the Hackensaw Boys.
http://www.brownsisland.com/cinco-mayo2009.htm

Central Virginia Wind Symphony Performance – Free
Friday, May 8, 7pm
Short Pump Town Center
The Central Virginia Wind Symphony will perform an exciting concert on Mother’s Day weekend at Short Pump Town Center. The ensemble is comprised of the most talented high school musicians in Central Virginia.

Saxon Shoes' Stroller Stories - Free
Saturday, May 9, 9-10am
Saxon Shoes Kid Department (downstairs), Short Pump Town Center
Enjoy storytime and more as each month a celebrity reader reads their favorite storybook appropriate for children ages 0-7. Activities like coloring, games, and giveaways accompany the reading to bring the story to life.

Imagination Richmond – Free
Saturday, May 9, 10am – 3pm
Willow Lawn
Imagination Richmond is a FREE day-long, family event featuring fun and exciting children’s activities including a meet & greet with Clifford the Big Red Dog and Snow White, Jonathan the Juggler, music by Silly Bus, dancing fairies, Aesop’s Fables puppet show, arts & crafts, face painting, balloon art, story time and other favorite children’s activities.
http://www.willowlawn.com/events.php

Mommy & Me and Daddies Too
Wednesday, May 13, 10 – 11:30am
Willow Lawn
Free morning out with crafts, games, storytelling, dancing, and educational programs designed to enhance parent's interaction with their children. Registration required.
http://www.willowlawn.com/kidsclub.php

KidFest – Free
Sat, May 16, 1-4 p.m.
Deep Run Park
Enjoy games, arts and crafts, information booths, and more, all tailored just for kids! Catch the high-energy alternative show by up-and-coming young artists Mission Six along with the rock ‘n roll tunes of the talented blues rock guitarist Grant Austin Taylor. Be sure to peruse the art exhibits by local galleries that feature children artists. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Garden Celebration – Free
Sunday, May 17, 12 – 3pm
Maymont Park
Maymont celebrates the opening of Marie’s Butterfly Trail and Jack’s Vegetable Garden with a fun-filled family festival on the Children’s Farm Lawn. Kids will enjoy crafts and activities while adults can talk with members of the Virginia Society of Landscape Designers about landscaping to attract butterflies to the backyard and discuss composting and vegetable gardening with local Master Gardeners.