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Richmond, VA weekend events for tweens & teens (11+)

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Sat, Nov 14 · 6pm

The Goonies in Concert (Richmond Symphony)

Altria Theater — Richmond · Richmond City Co. · Richmond

The Richmond Symphony plays the score live while The Goonies (PG) plays on the big screen.

Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid
Indoors

Details at Altria Theater ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 14 – Nov 29 · 11:30am–12:30pm

Trail Trek: Virginia Wildlife Trail Guided Tour

Maymont — Richmond · Richmond Co. · Richmond

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Maymont ↗

Library storytimes & programs (8, free)

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

Friday, Nov 13

9:30amMaker Space Open Hours · LaPrade Library, Chesterfield 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amFamily Storytime: Adopt a Dino! · Hull Street Meeting Room (Richmond Public Library), Richmond 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 14–Sun, Nov 15 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 2 Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Richmond Public Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am
Children's Storytime Area - Main Library Sun, Nov 15 · 3:30pm

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11amLEGO Club · North Avenue Children's Dept. (Richmond Public Library), Richmond 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amReading Rhythms · North Avenue Meeting Room (Richmond Public Library), Richmond 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmHoliday Creation Station · Sandston Branch Library, Henrico 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmUnderstanding Canine Body Language with the Richmond SPCA · Varina Area Library, Henrico 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

1:30pmRepair Cafe RVA · Auditorium - Main Library, Richmond 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

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

Nov 14 – Nov 29 · 11:30am–12:30pm

Trail Trek: Virginia Wildlife Trail Guided Tour

Maymont — Richmond · Richmond Co. · Richmond

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Maymont ↗

Nov 21 – Nov 22 · 10am–4pm

Holiday Photo Sessions at Maymont Mansion

Maymont Mansion — Richmond · Richmond Co. · Richmond

Holiday Photo Sessions at Maymont Mansion Saturday, November 21 & Sunday, November 22 at 15-minute time slots between 10am-4pm – reservations required – Create a…

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Maymont ↗

Library storytimes & programs (9, free)

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

Friday, Nov 20

9:30amMaker Space Open Hours · LaPrade Library, Chesterfield 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amChia Seed Slime Sensory Bins · Belmont Meeting Room (Richmond Public Library), Richmond 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

Time variesInternational Games Month Celebration · Belmont Meeting Room (Richmond Public Library), Richmond 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 21 · times varyLEGO Club · At 2 Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Ginter Park Children's Dept. (Richmond Public Library) Sat, Nov 21 · 9am
North Avenue Children's Dept. (Richmond Public Library) Sat, Nov 21 · 11am

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9:30amLEGO® Club · Central Library, Chesterfield 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amSensory Sprouts · East End Meeting Room (Richmond Public Library), Richmond 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 21–Sun, Nov 22 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 3 Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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Westover Hills Meeting Room (Richmond Public Library) Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30am
North Avenue (Richmond Public Library) Sat, Nov 21 · 11am
Children's Storytime Area - Main Library Sun, Nov 22 · 3:30pm

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2pmFamily Flicks: Disney's "Pocahontas" · North Avenue Meeting Room (Richmond Public Library), Richmond 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

2pmRichmond Free Press Legacy Celebration · Annex - Main Library, Auditorium - Main Library, Richmond 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

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 ↗

Nov 23 – Jan 3 · 4pm–10pm

Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden — Henrico · Henrico Co. · Henrico

Holiday lights across the garden (closed Thanksgiving).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 14 – Nov 29 · 11:30am–12:30pm

Trail Trek: Virginia Wildlife Trail Guided Tour

Maymont — Richmond · Richmond Co. · Richmond

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Maymont ↗

Library storytimes & programs (3, free)

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

Saturday, Nov 28

10:30amSensory Sprouts: Dino Dig! · Hull Street Meeting Room (Richmond Public Library), Richmond 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 28–Sun, Nov 29 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 2 Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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North Avenue Meeting Room (Richmond Public Library) Sat, Nov 28 · 11am
Children's Storytime Area - Main Library Sun, Nov 29 · 3:30pm

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11amLEGO Club · North Avenue Children's Dept. (Richmond Public Library), Richmond 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

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 ↗

Nov 23 – Jan 3 · 4pm–10pm

Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden — Henrico · Henrico Co. · Henrico

Holiday lights across the garden (closed Thanksgiving).

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden ↗

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 (11, free)

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

Friday, Dec 4

9:30amMakerspace Open Hours · LaPrade Library, Chesterfield 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amTunes & Toons: "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" · Auditorium - Main Library, Richmond 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmFirst Friday Family Flicks · Hull Street Meeting Room (Richmond Public Library), Richmond 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyLEGO Club · At 3 Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield branches 6-10 · 11+ · 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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East End Meeting Room (Richmond Public Library) Fri, Dec 4 · 4pm
Ginter Park Children's Dept. (Richmond Public Library) Sat, Dec 5 · 9am
North Avenue Children's Dept. (Richmond Public Library) Sat, Dec 5 · 11am

Library event page →

4:30pmHoliday Music Bingo · Ginter Park Meeting Room (Richmond Public Library), Richmond 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10amWinter Maker Market · LaPrade Library, Chesterfield 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Dec 5–Sun, Dec 6 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 3 Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

See all 3 branches

Westover Hills Meeting Room (Richmond Public Library) Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am
North Avenue Meeting Room (Richmond Public Library) Sat, Dec 5 · 11am
Children's Storytime Area - Main Library Sun, Dec 6 · 3:30pm

Library event page →

11amCreate Your Own Holiday Ornaments · East End Meeting Room (Richmond Public Library), Richmond 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amDog Training with the Richmond SPCA · Libbie Mill Area Library, Henrico 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmMath Day with Mathnasium · Clover Hill Library, Chesterfield 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pm"The Muppet Christmas Carol" Movie and Crafting Event · Westover Hills Meeting Room (Richmond Public Library), Richmond 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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46 events tagged for tweens & teens (11+) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

Updated November 12, 2026