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Storytime and library events with kids in Richmond

Free, short and toddler-proof: library and community reading programs.

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

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Activity ideas that work any day in Richmond

  • DIY Tie-Dye Sneakers or Hat

    DIY Tie-Dye Sneakers or Hat

    Kids can transform a plain pair of canvas sneakers or a simple baseball cap into a unique fashion statement. Choosing colors and patterns, then watching them come to life on their shoes or hat, offers a great sense of personal expression and ownership. It’s satisfying for this age group to create something wearable that reflects their individual style and shows off their creativity to friends and family. First, decide if you'll use fabric markers for intricate designs or fabric dye for a classic tie-dye look. If dyeing, dampen your item, then twist, crumple, or fold it and secure with rubber bands before applying the dye. For markers, sketch your design lightly with pencil first. Let your creation dry completely according to product instructions. To stretch the activity, consider making a matching t-shirt or a smaller accessory like a bandana.

    10-13 · Indoor · 60 min

    Open
  • Messy Marvelous Mud Kitchen

    Messy Marvelous Mud Kitchen

    Grab some old pots and pans and head outside to the best restaurant in town! We'll mix up some mud pies, leaf salads, and rock soups for our imaginary guests.

    4,5,6 · Outdoor · 60 min · About $0–$10

    Open
  • 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
  • Make Candles or Soap

    Make Candles or Soap

    Make something both useful and beautiful: a custom candle or a fragrant bar of soap. Kids at this age enjoy the hands-on process of transforming raw materials into a finished product they can be proud of, or even gift to someone special. The satisfaction comes from choosing their own colors and scents, creating something unique, and seeing it harden into a solid form they can use or display. Gather your ingredients, then carefully melt the wax or soap base with adult supervision. Kids can then mix in their chosen colors and essential oils for a personalized touch before pouring the liquid into molds. Waiting for it to cool and harden is part of the fun. To stretch this activity, design custom labels or packaging for your finished candles or soaps.

    10-13 · Indoor · 75 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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