The Family Calendar: January 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 January!

PS: Are we missing an event? Submit it here!


A couple to-dos in partic that caught our eyes

First Fridays


Kick off the new year and the weekend with a visit to the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. The spot hosts an evening of food trucks, live music, happy hour specials, and family fun — plus you get gallery access for free!

Location: 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd (Museum District)
Cost: Free to attend
Date & time: Friday, January 3; 5 - 8 pm

Traveling Bricks


While we’re on the topic of VMHC, the Traveling Bricks exhibition travels out of town after this weekend. Don't miss your chance to take the kiddos to see LEGO-made models of iconic land, air, sea, and space vehicles, plus time for free play with some bricks when you're done perusing.

Location: 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd (Museum District)
Cost: $8+
Dates & times: Now through Sunday, January 5; 10 am - 5 pm


Live music, parties & then some

 
 

Keep the family fun going