RVA Summer 2015 Family Fun

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MOVIES! MOVIES! MOVIES! University of Richmond Movie Night at Robins Stadium, showing Home, Friday, June

5th, gates open at 6 p.m., movie starts at 7 p.m. Regal Summer Movies – Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m., starting June 16th at

Short Pump, Westchester Commons, Commonwealth 20, VA Center, Southpark (see June RFM for movie listings) also same day and time at Bow Tie Cinemas

West Broad Village Movies on the Lawn – Activities start at 8 p.m., movie starts at 9

p.m. Fridays, June 19th – Big Hero 6, July 3 – Cinderella, July 17th – Sponge Bob, Sponge out of Water, July 31st – Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

City of Richmond Summer Movies in the Park – starts Friday, June 19th at Byrd Park – Maleficent – Friday nights, rotates through the City parks – richmondgov.com

Goochland Drive-In – www.goochlanddriveintheater.com – special advanced

showings of Jurassic World on June 11th and Minions on July 9th

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There’s Music in the RVA Air!

Friday Cheers – Every Friday through June 26th, 6-9:30 p.m. on Brown’s Island –

admission $5-$10, under 12 free www.venturerichmond.com Innsbrook After Hours – days vary, through Sept. 23rd, gates open – varies,

showtime at 6:00 p.m. – Big names coming including Hank Williams, Jr., OAR, The Beach Boys, Hunter Hayes, ZZ Top, and more www.innsbrookafterhours.com

Area Malls - Summer Sounds at Stony Point Fashion Park, Friday & Saturday, 4 to 8

p.m. and Sunday 1- 5 p.m. www.ShopStonyPoint.com - Westchester Commons, June 14 School of Rock , July 19th Flat Elvis www.westchester-commons.net; Short Pump Mall, June 26th 5-9pm, Wade Hayes www.shortpumpmall.com

Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville – free concerts in the park on June 12, July 17, August 14 www.ejwadefoundation.org

Willow Lawn Mommy & Me – 2nd Wednesday of every month - Diggity Dudes June and August, Rolie Polie Guacamole in July.

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RVA Sports Richmond Kickers – www.richmondkickers.com 12 Home Games through September 16th – tickets $12 City Stadium, near Carytown Richmond Flying Squirrels – www.squirrelsbaseball.com Games through September 7th – tickets $8-$12, free t-shirt Fridays, Kids Club games on Sundays, fireworks, promotions, The Diamond Richmond Raiders – www.richmondraidersprofootball.com One more game, Sat. June 20 – tickets $7-$25, Coliseum Washington Redskins Training Camp – End of July, August, behind the Science

Museum – open to the public, schedule TBD redskinsrva.bonsecours.com Sat. Aug. 22: Anthem Moonlight Ride – 8 p.m. Sportsbackers Stadium, ages 8

and up www.sportsbackers.org

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RFM Summer Fun Staff Picks

From Karen, Managing Editor: Camps let kids try out new things they’re interested in or may learn to love after the

experience. The RFM Camp finder lets you sort the camps by activity, part of town, and day/overnight/special needs

http://richmondfamilymagazine.com/rfm/summer-camp-directory/ Have kids make a summer bucket list with basic fun: water balloon fight, wash the

car, ride bikes once a week, start a book-to-movie reading club, catch fireflies Try kids’ dinner night – one child is responsible for dinner once a week. Or the kids

make dinner together – make paper menus, act like servers, etc…

Check the RFM Party Finder and RFM Camp Finder for ideas – even if you’re not looking for parties or camps.

Start a system to reward kids: do so many chores or helpful activities and earn a trip

to Thunderbolt, Jumpology, etc… with a friend. Volunteer for a project as a family. Get behind Dunk Hunger at your pool.

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RFM Summer Fun Staff Picks

From Michelle, Calendar Editor: Spend as much time outdoors biking, camping, hiking and touring VA parks. Belle Isle and

the James are great for water play, mountain biking, climbing, fishing, and boating/kayaking/SUP.

Scavenger hunting of all kinds is fun (inside or outside) Pass down knowledge of gardening, along with outdoor survival skills like fire-making,

map-reading, purifying water, cooking outside, etc.

Try new sports/activities like horseback riding, skiing, bouldering, tree climbing, rafting, photography, slack-lining, zip-lining, etc.

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RFM Summer Fun Staff Picks: From Elizabeth, Proofreader: Area libraries – musicians, plays, magicians, summer reading programs

Virginia State Parks: Cabin or tent camping at First Landing State

Park https://www.flickr.com/photos/vadcr/sets/72157603299922332/ Fishing in VA, free fishing days, many offer free lunch and loaner reels

http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/events/kids-fishing-days/ Water Play:

Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens www.lewisginter.org Twin Hickory Spray Ground http://henrico.us/rec/places/twin-hickory/ Stony Point Fashion Park -Pop Jets - Party, June 16th, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30a.m.

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Summer Camps

Some RFM Staff Favs

Vacation Bible School – Many area churches County and City Parks & Recs Camps, if still available (they book quickly!) Spirited Art – West Broad Village – ages 5-12, 3 or 4 days, 10a.m. – 12, 1, or 1:30

(varies by week) www.myspiritedart.com All Fired Up – ages 5 and up - clay, ceramics, glass fusing, drawing, wheelthrowing,

tie-dye, painting, & more - half day or full day with Young Rembrandts in the afternoon – www.getallfiredup.com

Westview on the James – mini camp, ages 6-7 or 8-9, Sunday afternoon – Tuesday evening – longer stays for older kids www.westviewonthejames.net

Bob Foley’s Basketball Camp – Steward School and JCC - bobfoleybasketball.net Passages Adventure Camp – ages 5-7, base camp at Peak Experiences, ages 8-16 at

Belle Island - www.peakexperiences.com/passages CharacterWorks Camps– ages 6 and up – Shady Grove United Methodist –

www.cworkstheater.org

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Food Truck Courts Mondays Christ Ascension 5:30-8:30 (1704 W Laburnum Ave) Stonewall Jackson Middle School 5-8 (8021 Lee Davis Rd) Tuesdays Christ the King Lutheran 5:30-8:30 (9800 W Huguenot Rd) Mary Munford Elementary 5:30-8:30 (211 Westmoreland Ave) Wednesdays Shady Grove UMC 5:30-8:30 (4825 Pouncey Tract Rd) St. Giles Presbyterian 5:30-8:30 (5200 Grove Ave) River Road Baptist -Starts 5/27 5:30-8:30 (8000 River Rd) Faith Landmark 4-7pm (8491 Chamberlayne Rd) Emmanuel Episcopal Church 5:30-8:30 (1214 Wilmer Ave)

Thursdays Huguenot Road Baptist 5:30-8:30 (10525 W Huguenot Rd) Fridays Woodland Heights Baptist 5:30-8:30 (611 W 31st St)

www.FoodTruckCourt.com. To find out what trucks will be at each court, follow on Facebook at RichmondFoodTruckCourt and Twitter @foodtruckcourt

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RVA Museums Children’s Museum of Richmond: www.c-mor.org 15 cent days – 15th of every month in 2015, kids get in for .15, adults are regular price $1 Target Nights – Fridays, June 19th and July 17th 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13: Thomas the Tank Engine – 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Central Saturday, July 11: Moonbounce Mania, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Central &Chesterfield Saturday, July 18: Spiderman & Friends - 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., Central Science Museum of Virginia: www.smv.org The Dome: Humpback Whales, through June 30th, (read the review at rfmonline.com) Violent Universe, through June 30th New exhibit: Bikes, Science on Two Wheels, May 30 - Sept. 27

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RFM Calendar Highlights – Sneak-Peek June 6 -7: Rassawek Spring Jubilee – www.rassawek.com – use code RFMRSJ to

receive 10% off tickets (limited to first 100), $10 general admission, $20 wine tasting, $35 couples wine tasting, kids 12 and under FREE

Sat., June 20, 10:00a.m. - Noon - Short Pump Mall Summer Social, enjoy free

children’s activities, music, face painting, balloon creations, sweets and treats from King of Pops, and visits with Seymour from CMoR! FREE giveaways to the first 100 kids. www.shortpumpmall.com

Sat., June 27: 5th Annual Arts & Culture Xpo, Science Museum of Virginia, 10

a.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Food trucks, stage performances and art demonstrations , over 50 non-profit arts and culture organizations all in one place.

Sat., July 11 – Sun., July 12: Kings Dominion KidsFest – live entertainment, crafts,

dancing, and more www.kingsdominion.com Fri., July 17- Sun., July 19: Anthem LemonAid – host your own stand to benefit

Children’s Miracle Network. www.anthemlemonaid.com

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Getaways from the RFM Archives www.rfmonline.com > The Magazine > Visit the Archives May 2015 – Atlanta March 2015 – ACE Adventure Resort – West Virginia August 2014 – Baltimore July 2014 – Puerto Rico May 2014 – Asheville April 2014 – Virginia Beach February 2014 – Presidents’ Residences October 2013 – Abingdon August 2013 – Roanoke

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Other Fun Websites

160 Summer Fun Ideas: http://thecraftingchicks.com/2014/04/160-summer-fun-list-ideas.html The Power of Camp: http://growingleaders.com/blog/the-power-of-camp-infographic/ Cool Places for Kids: http://www.virginia.org/coolplacesforkids/ Summer in Virginia: http://www.virginia.org/summer/ Top Things to do in Virginia: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g28967-Activities-Virginia.html

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