Hey Richmond parents! Get ready for a fun weekend with the kids (ages 3-14). Check out the Dinosaur Adventure or dive into some Saturday morning fun!
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Free Family Event Listing (Sat)
Various
A portal to find whatever free, one-day activity pops up near you this Saturday!
VMFA Family Day Activity
VMFA
Get creative indoors with hands-on art projects at the museum.
Dinosaur Adventure
Convention Center
Giant dinosaurs and fossil digs will captivate even the littlest explorers.
· February 7
3DINOSAUR ADVENTURE : Giant, life-sized dinosaurs are taking over the Convention Center! Your crew can explore, ride a T-Rex, and dig for fossils. It's a huge interactive experience perfect for all ages.This is a massive, limited-run event that brings massive prehistoric creatures right to Richmond!
FAMILY DAY ACTIVITYFREE : Head to the VMFA for their special Saturday family program—usually hands-on art making related to current exhibits. It's a fantastic way to spend a few hours indoors.A high-quality, free indoor activity hosted by Richmond's premier art institution.
FREE FAMILY EVENT LISTINGFREE : Eventbrite often lists free workshops, open houses, or special kids' showcases happening around Richmond on Saturdays. Check the link for the most current, kid-focused, one-day event.This is the best-bet link for finding an unlisted, brand-new free activity specifically on Saturday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Richmond this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) you can check the Eventbrite link for free options, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) usually runs free Family Day activities on both Saturday and Sunday.
Is there anything exciting for older kids (10-14) this weekend?
The Dinosaur Adventure at the Convention Center is a huge, interactive event that generally excites older kids with its massive scale and realistic models on both Saturday (Feb 7) and Sunday (Feb 8).
Where can we find guaranteed indoor activities for the kids?
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) on both Saturday (Feb 7) and Sunday (Feb 8) offers excellent indoor art workshops specifically designed for children.
