BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Richmond: family\, Friday (Fri Sep 18\, America/New_York). Rol ling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather than downlo ad. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information from CalDis covery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/richmond-va/friday-family.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Richmond: family\, Friday (Fri Sep 18\, America/New_York). Ro lling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscribe rather than downl oad. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information from CalDi scovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:Richmond · family · Friday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN DTSTART:20260918T140000Z DTEND:20260918T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T182535Z UID:10012064-1789725600-1789729200@www.lewisginter.org CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Storytime in the Garden will run every Friday and Saturday at 10 am\, February through October in 2026.  Please join us\, rain or shine \, to help build early and nature literacy by reading and singing with t he littles in your world. A craft will follow.  All ages and abilities we lcome. \nIncluded in regular Garden admission\; free for members. LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T182535Z URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/storytimein-the-garden/2026-09-18/?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=richmond-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/learn/adult-classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Baby Artsplay!™ - Main Library - Richmond Public Library DTSTART:20260918T143000Z DTEND:20260918T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T140608Z UID:10000218-1789727400-1789729200@rpaalliance.com CATEGORIES:arts,family,festival,free DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Richmond Performing Arts Alliance’s 4th An nual Parking Lot Party—an afternoon and evening of bands\, brews\, and b ites—this year with a twist! In addition to the standard line up\, this event will also feature the season finale of the Genworth Lights Up! Youth Series with three performing arts workshops for youth ages 3-18. \n\n\n\n Taking place in the parking lot behind Dominion Energy Center on Broad bet ween 6th and 7th Streets on May 6 from 2-6 pm\, this festival has entertai nment and activities for everyone. This event is free to attend but donati ons are welcome in support of RPAA’s BrightLights Education Initiatives\ , providing accessible arts education to youth throughout the Richmond reg ion. \n\n\n\nBands and workshops to be announced. \n\n\n\n___________ \n\n \n\nParking Lot Party is hosted by RPAA’s Associate Board whose mission is to elevate the local performing arts community in Richmond by informing and engaging young professionals through patronage\, volunteerism\, fundr aising\, and advocacy. \n\n\n\nMembers include: Brian Wright (Chair)\, Cai tlin Boyd-Hartwig\, Rachel Cannon\, Marshall Chambers\, Garland Croney\, M adeline Culbreth\, Selina Edwards\, Patrick Fanning\, Emilie Forest\, Mich ael Hinchcliffe\, Margaret Hodges\, H. Scott Kelly\, Ally McGinn\, John O ’Malley\, Nathaniel Shepherd\, and Richard Sowers. \n\n\n\nPARKING LOT P ARTY SPONSORS:Promoter – AltriaTour Managers – Kinsale Capital Group\, Patient First\, WHOA Behavioral HealthSound Crew –  Apple Hospitality REIT\, CityParking Inc.\, TempurSealyMash-Up Emcee – Richard & Elizabeth SowersBrew Master – ThompsonMcMullan\, P.C.Creators – Crunch Fitness – Scott’s Addition\, Hodges Family\, Billy & Megan NewmanMedia Sponsor – WNRNHotel Sponsor – Richmond Marriott Downtown \n\n\n\nGENWORTH LIG HTS UP! YOUTH SERIES SPONSORS:Title Sponsor – GenworthAdditional Sponsor s – Peachtree House Foundation\, E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Founda tion\, The Rock Foundation\, CityParking Inc.\, Publix Super Markets Chari ties\, WalmartArts Partners – Virginia Commission for the Arts\, Nationa l Endowment for the Arts\, City of RichmondMedia Sponsor – Richmond Fami ly Magazine \n\n\n\nSOCIAL MEDIA: Follow RPAA at @RPAAlliance on Facebook and Instagram for updates. \n\n\n\nMEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: RPAA board and sta ff are available for interviews with advanced notice. For inquiries contac t Ashley Moore\, Marketing & PR Manager at amoore@rpaalliance.com \n\n\n\n LINK TO PHOTOS: https://bit.ly/PLP-2023-Press \n\n\n\nRichmond Performing Arts Alliance (RPAA) is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to advan ce the performing arts in the Richmond region through programs and resourc es that SUPPORT the artists of today\, NURTURE the artists of tomorrow\, a nd provide spaces for the arts to THRIVE. RPAA venues include Dominion Ene rgy Center\, home to the historic Carpenter Theatre\, Libby S. Gottwald Pl ayhouse\, Rhythm Hall\, and the Genworth BrightLights Education Center\, a s well as Altria Theater – the largest performance venue between New Yor k and Atlanta. Its arts education initiatives operate out of the Genworth BrightLights Education Center and reach students of all ages in the City o f Richmond and surrounding counties.### LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T140608Z LOCATION:Main Library – Richmond Public Library\, 101 E Franklin St\, Ri chmond\, VA\, United States URL:https://rpaalliance.com/event/baby-artsplay-main-library-richmond-publ ic-library/2026-09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign =richmond-va X-SOURCE-NAME:RPAA X-SOURCE-URL:https://rpaalliance.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CultureFest with Cultural Encounters – Chesterfield DTSTART:20260918T193000Z DTEND:20260918T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T070241Z UID:10008790-1789745400-1789747200@www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org CATEGORIES:community,family,festival DESCRIPTION:Join us for CultureFest\, where each month we celebrate a new culture with exciting activities!\n\nWhat to Expect\nImmerse yourself in the vibrant traditions and experience a special performance through an eng aging cultural presentation. It’s a fun and educational way to explore a different culture.\n\nWho’s It For?\nIdeal for families and children o f all ages.\n\nCost\nFree with Museum admission.\n \nAdditional Informati on\nNo pre-registration is required for this program. Please arrive early to ensure your spot! This event is held in partnership with Culture Encoun ters. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T070241Z LOCATION:Chesterfield Location\, 6629 Lake Harbour Dr.\, Midlothian\, VA\, 23112\, United States URL:https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org/events/culturefest-with-cult ural-encounters-chesterfield-2-11/2026-09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_ medium=ics&utm_campaign=richmond-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Children's Museum of Richmond X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Nights - Downtown DTSTART:20260918T210000Z DTEND:20260918T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T070241Z UID:10011666-1789750800-1789758000@www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org CATEGORIES:arts,family DESCRIPTION:The Children’s Museum is excited to host a FREE night for fa milies with children with disabilities on the third Friday of each month f rom 5:00-7:00 pm. \nFamilies can check-in at the front desk upon arrival. \nA cool down room will be available and sensory supports provided. We can ’t wait to play with you! \nSensory Friendly Nights are sponsored by: LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T070241Z LOCATION:Downtown Location\, 2626 West Broad St.\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States URL:https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org/events/sensory-friendly-nigh ts-downtown-2026/2026-09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_ca mpaign=richmond-va X-SOURCE-NAME:Children's Museum of Richmond X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.childrensmuseumofrichmond.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR