The Family Calendar: February 2025
BY THE RVAX TEAM
Think of The Family Calendar monthly series as your go-to roundup of our top recs for kid-friendly events and happenings, fun things to do around RVA with your household crew in tow, and family-centric city guides.
Here’s what we’ve scoped out for February!
PS: Are we missing an event? Submit it here!
A couple to-dos in partic that caught our eyes
Kids Valentine’s Terrarium Workshop
Planthouse gets in the festive spirit with a Valentine’s-themed workshop for Richmond’s littlest love bugs. Bring the kids out for a fun, creative, and educational plant session during which they’ll learn how to care for air plants, assemble a terrarium, and add their own decorative touches.
Location: 3356 W Moore St (Scott’s Addition)
Cost: $20+
Dates & times: Sunday, February 9, 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Baby Artsplay! Drop-In Sessions
Greater Richmond Wolf Trap hosts hour-long classes throughout the month for caregivers and their little ones. Geared toward children ages three months to 36 months, each session aims to enhance learning and development through music, movement, and drama. Bring the fam and pick up some tips and tricks for honing in on your kiddos’ innate curiosity and desire to connect to the world around them.
Location: 2626 W Broad St (Museum District) and 101 E Franklin St (Downtown)
Cost: Free to attend
Dates & times: Tuesday, February 11, from 3:30 - 4:30 pm and Friday, February 21, from 10:30 - 11:30 am
Live music, parties & then some
Keep the family fun going
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