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Richmond, VA family weekend: Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6

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Big outings

Nov 19 – Jan 3

WinterWorld at CarMax Park

CarMax Park — Richmond · Richmond City Co. · Richmond

Seasonal winter park at the ballpark with skating, an ice slide, a Ferris wheel, Santa and Christmas trees.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid
Details at Visit Richmond ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Dec 5 – Dec 6 · 12pm–5pm

Merry Market

Carriage House Lawn — Richmond · Richmond Co. · Richmond

Merry Market Richmond’s merriest holiday market!

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
Details at Maymont ↗

Library storytimes & programs (23, free)

From Richmond Public Library, Henrico County Public Library and Chesterfield County Public Library. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Dec 4

10:30amMusic & Movement · Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
3:30pmFirst Friday Family Flicks · Hull Street Meeting Room (Richmond Public Library), Richmond 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4:30pmHoliday Music Bingo · Ginter Park Meeting Room (Richmond Public Library), Richmond 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

11amKids Plant! · Glen Allen Branch Library, Henrico 6-10 · Free
11amKrafty Kids · North Park Branch Library, Henrico 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
11:30amPUP READers · Varina Area Library, Henrico 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
2pmArt Creations · Children's Storytime Area - Main Library, Richmond 6-10 · Free
3pmLEGO Builders · Sandston Branch Library, Henrico 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
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39 events for the weekend of Dec 4–6, with 36 free and 36 indoors.

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