Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Petersburg

Top family-friendly events, parks, and activities for kids in Petersburg. Storytime, playgrounds, classes, and more.

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“Untitled Stories” by Helene Ruiz

Happening now · Feb 25 – Apr 19 · Anne's Visual Art Studio/Main Gallery · 208 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

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In Bright Mansions Above: A Choral Celebration with Mozart and the Spiritual Tradition

Tomorrow · Apr 9 – Apr 11 · St Mark’s Episcopal Church · 520 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

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Teen Advisory Board

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Richmond Public Library · 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, Richmond, VA · Ages 10–17

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James River Art League at St. Giles Presbyterian Church

Happening now · Mar 23 – May 1 · St. Giles Presbyterian Church · 5200 Grove Avenue, Richmond, VA

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TopGolf: Heroes Program

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · TopGolf Richmond · 2308 Westwood Ave, Richmond, VA

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Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

In 2 days · Apr 10 – Apr 11 · Virginia Museum of History & Culture · 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

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See Yourself Here: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) Community Celebration

In 4 days · Apr 12 – Apr 13 · Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) · 200 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

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March - April Exhibits

Happening now · Mar 28 – Apr 29 · Art Works · 320 Hull Street, Richmond, VA

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Craft Corner: Rainbow Art

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Richmond Public Library · 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, Richmond, VA · Ages Up to 5

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Broad Street Circa 1919: A Photographic Exhibition

Happening now · Mar 24 – May 31 · Gallery · 800 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA

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Adoption, Genealogy, and Family History

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Richmond Public Library · 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, Richmond, VA · Ages Up to 5

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STEAM Team: Lava Lamps

Starts in 10 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Richmond Public Library · 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, Richmond, VA

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Richmond African American Book Festival

In 2 days · Apr 10 – Apr 12 · Diversity Richmond · 1407 Sherwood Avenue, Richmond, VA

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Baby ArtsPlay! – Downtown

Happening now · Dec 9 – May 13 · Children’s Museum of Richmond · 2626 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA · Ages Up to 5

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Lit Happens: National Library Week Book Social

Starts in 10 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Richmond Public Library · 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, Richmond, VA · Ages 10–17

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Opium Slavery: Civil War Veterans and America's First Opioid Crisis

Tomorrow · Apr 9 – Apr 10 · Virginia Museum of History & Culture · 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

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CANCELED - Understanding Contracts for Small Business and Nonprofits

Starts in 7 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Richmond Public Library · 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, Richmond, VA

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Urban Air Glen Allen: Birthdays Just Got Better At Urban Air!

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Glen Allen · 10050 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA

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Urban Air Glen Allen: NEW! Small Squad Party Package

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Glen Allen · 10050 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA

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Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Richmond · 10430 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA

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Urban Air Glen Allen: Teen Night

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Glen Allen · 10050 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA

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Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Richmond · 10430 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA

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Urban Air Glen Allen: Parents Night Out

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Glen Allen · 10050 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA

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Urban Air Glen Allen: Open Play

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Glen Allen · 10050 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA

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Urban Air Glen Allen: School Day Play

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Glen Allen · 10050 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA

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Chuck E. Cheese: Free Play Points with Coloring Sheet

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Richmond · 10430 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA

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Urban Air Glen Allen: Family Night

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Glen Allen · 10050 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA

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Urban Air Glen Allen: Jumperoo

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Glen Allen · 10050 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA

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Urban Air Glen Allen: Sensory Friendly Play

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Glen Allen · 10050 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA

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Drawing Tulips: A Study of Form, Light, and Observational Wonder

In 2 days · Apr 10 – Apr 19 · Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden · 1800 Lakeside Ave, Henrico, VA

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Urban Air Fredericksburg: Birthdays Just Got Better At Urban Air!

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Fredericksburg · 4254 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg, VA

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Urban Air Newport News: Birthdays Just Got Better At Urban Air!

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Newport News · 200 Arthur Way, Newport News, VA

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Sky Zone Fredericksburg: Annual Pass 2026

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone Fredericksburg · 1410 Central Park Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA · Ages 1+

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Monacan Pottery Traditions with Victoria Ferguson

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 4:00 AM UTC · Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College · 1 Quinlan Street, Quinlan, VA

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“Typo Ex, Exhibition of Typographic Expressionism” by Brian Vliet

In 3 weeks · May 1 – Jun 1 · Anne's Visual Art Studio gallery · 208 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

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“The Lost Weekend: The Photography of May Pang, Candid Photos of John Lennon”

In 1 week · Apr 21 – Apr 23 · Anne's Visual Art Studio gallery · 208 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

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Virginia's Forgotten Founder: The World of Robert Carter Nicholas

Aug 6 – Aug 7 · Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) · 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

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The Horses of Monticello: Equine Culture in Thomas Jefferson's Virginia

Jul 9 – Jul 10 · Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) · 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

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Mad Hatter Art & Design Auction

In 2 weeks · Apr 24 – Apr 26 · Branch Museum of Design · 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA

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Lincoln and Immigration: The Other American Civil War

May 28 – May 29 · Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) · 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

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Closing day “ Untitled Stories” Artist Talk with Helene Ruiz

In 1 week · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Anne's Visual Art Studio · 208 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

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Sunrise Science: Musical Moods

In 4 weeks · May 5 – May 6 · Science Museum of Virginia · 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA

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Spotlight Tour: Student Voices

In 3 weeks · Fri, May 1, 4:00 AM UTC · Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College · 1 Quinlan Street, Quinlan, VA

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Richmond Book Festival

In 1 week · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Rueger Park/Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary · 3021 Maplewood Ave., Richmond, VA

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A Terrible Intimacy: Interracial Life in the Slaveholding South

Jun 23 – Jun 24 · Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) · 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

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The American Revolution and the Fate of the World

In 1 week · Apr 15 – Apr 16 · Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) · 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

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Headwaters Down: Tidal River

May 21 – May 23 · Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) · 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

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Book Talk with Katherine Ridgway | The Buried Cause

In 1 week · Apr 15 – Apr 16 · Conference Rooms · 800 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA

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Book Talk with Dr. Gianluca De Fazio | Lynching in Virginia

Oct 8 – Oct 9 · Lecture Hall · 800 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA

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Book Talk with Dr. Kathleen DuVal | Independence Lost

May 27 – May 28 · Lecture Hall · 800 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA

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Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Petersburg

“Untitled Stories” by Helene Ruiz

In Bright Mansions Above: A Choral Celebration with Mozart and the Spiritual Tradition

Teen Advisory Board

James River Art League at St. Giles Presbyterian Church

TopGolf: Heroes Program

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

See Yourself Here: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) Community Celebration

March - April Exhibits

Craft Corner: Rainbow Art

Broad Street Circa 1919: A Photographic Exhibition

Adoption, Genealogy, and Family History

STEAM Team: Lava Lamps

Richmond African American Book Festival

Baby ArtsPlay! – Downtown

Lit Happens: National Library Week Book Social

Opium Slavery: Civil War Veterans and America's First Opioid Crisis

CANCELED - Understanding Contracts for Small Business and Nonprofits

Urban Air Glen Allen: Birthdays Just Got Better At Urban Air!

Urban Air Glen Allen: NEW! Small Squad Party Package

Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Urban Air Glen Allen: Teen Night

Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Urban Air Glen Allen: Parents Night Out

Urban Air Glen Allen: Open Play

Urban Air Glen Allen: School Day Play

Chuck E. Cheese: Free Play Points with Coloring Sheet

Urban Air Glen Allen: Family Night

Urban Air Glen Allen: Jumperoo

Urban Air Glen Allen: Sensory Friendly Play

Drawing Tulips: A Study of Form, Light, and Observational Wonder

Urban Air Fredericksburg: Birthdays Just Got Better At Urban Air!

Urban Air Newport News: Birthdays Just Got Better At Urban Air!

Sky Zone Fredericksburg: Annual Pass 2026

Monacan Pottery Traditions with Victoria Ferguson

“Typo Ex, Exhibition of Typographic Expressionism” by Brian Vliet

“The Lost Weekend: The Photography of May Pang, Candid Photos of John Lennon”

Virginia's Forgotten Founder: The World of Robert Carter Nicholas

The Horses of Monticello: Equine Culture in Thomas Jefferson's Virginia

Mad Hatter Art & Design Auction

Lincoln and Immigration: The Other American Civil War

Closing day “ Untitled Stories” Artist Talk with Helene Ruiz

Sunrise Science: Musical Moods

Spotlight Tour: Student Voices

Richmond Book Festival

A Terrible Intimacy: Interracial Life in the Slaveholding South

The American Revolution and the Fate of the World

Headwaters Down: Tidal River

Book Talk with Katherine Ridgway | The Buried Cause

Book Talk with Dr. Gianluca De Fazio | Lynching in Virginia

Book Talk with Dr. Kathleen DuVal | Independence Lost

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