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Indoor and rainy day activities with kids in Richmond

Dry, warm and mostly walkable — plus at-home ideas for when nobody leaves the house.

Richmond's shoreline trails and community events are underrated, and rarely crowded on a Saturday morning.

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  • Make Slime Science Lab

    Make Slime Science Lab

    Get ready to dive into the gooey world of slime and become a junior scientist. You’ll experiment with different ingredient ratios to see how they change your slime's stretchiness, bounciness, and overall texture. It's incredibly satisfying for this age group to conduct their own experiments, observe results, and see how small changes can lead to big differences in their creations. You'll gain a hands-on understanding of how materials behave and the importance of precise measurements. First, gather your slime ingredients and basic measuring tools. You'll create several batches of slime, carefully adjusting the amounts of glue, activator, and any other add-ins for each one. Test each batch by stretching, poking, and bouncing it, recording your observations in a notebook. To stretch this activity further, try to create a 'perfect' slime recipe for a specific purpose, like the bounciest or the stretchiest slime.

    9-11 · Indoor · 45 min

    Open
  • Build a Catapult

    Build a Catapult

    Build a small catapult using craft sticks, rubber bands, and a spoon. This activity lets you design and construct a working machine, which is very satisfying. You'll get to experiment with basic physics principles like leverage and projectile motion, seeing how small changes can affect distance and accuracy. It's a great way to put engineering skills to the test and then enjoy some friendly competition. Start by gathering your materials and assembling the base and arm of your catapult. Once built, test your design with a small, soft projectile like a cotton ball or a mini marshmallow. Pay attention to how far and consistently it launches. Refine your catapult by adjusting the rubber bands or the arm length to improve its performance before challenging family members to a distance or accuracy contest.

    9-12 · Indoor/Outdoor · 60 min

    Open
  • Make a Podcast Episode

    Make a Podcast Episode

    Imagine being a real podcast host! You'll create your very own audio show, choosing a topic you love and interviewing a family member to share their stories or expertise. It's rewarding to build something from scratch and hear your voice come alive as you craft a show for others to enjoy. This activity lets you direct the conversation and share something new with your listeners. First, decide on a topic and interview questions, then use a smartphone or computer to record your interview. Afterward, listen back and edit your audio down to a 10-minute episode, adding a simple intro and outro. You could even research some basic audio editing software to make your podcast sound more professional, or add some background music.

    10-13 · Indoor · 90 min

    Open
  • Family Trivia Night You Host

    Family Trivia Night You Host

    You'll take the lead in hosting a fantastic family trivia night! It's a chance to show off your creativity by designing interesting questions and managing the whole game. Creating your own categories and challenging everyone to think makes this activity especially rewarding, giving you a fun way to share what you know and learn new things together. To start, pick five categories, like "Animal Facts," "Movie Quotes," or "History." Write a few questions for each, making some easy and some trickier. Then, create a simple scoreboard to keep track of points. On game night, you'll read the questions, decide on correct answers, and crown the winning team. To make it extra fun, try adding a "Lightning Round" where questions are asked quickly.

    9-13 · Indoor · 60 min

    Open

Questions parents ask about Richmond

What can you do with a toddler in Richmond on a rainy day?
Richmond's library branches run free storytimes for little kids, and community centers post indoor family programs through the winter. The indoor list for Richmond shows what's scheduled.
Are these activities free?
Shoreline trails, library storytimes and community events here are nearly all free. Anything ticketed links out to the organizer so you can check the price before you go.
How often is this page updated?
Event listings refresh automatically from local sources, so past dates drop off on their own.
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