Ditch the usual spots this weekend! We found some super low-key, creative, and fun activities happening around Richmond, from celebrating 'Noon Year' early to late-night creature features for teens. Check out these local gems for Saturday and Sunday!
Quick Picks
Creature Features - Two Movies Doubleheader
KCRT-TV Channel 28 (Comcast)
Free late-night movie marathon on local access TV for older kids.
Make and Paint Friday! – Downtown
2626 West Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220
Let the kids get gloriously messy with water-based paint inside.
Tutus & Ties – Downtown
2626 West Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220
Short, structured playtime and movement perfect for burning off toddler energy.
· January 31
3NOON YEAR'S CELEBRATION : Head over early to celebrate the New Year before noon hits, complete with a dance party afterward! They are running this at two spots, so pick the museum location closest to you.It’s a fun, low-stakes way for little ones to celebrate something major without staying up until midnight!
MAKE AND PAINT FRIDAY! – DOWNTOWN : Need an activity for the afternoon? Let the kids go wild with water-based paints in this monthly open art session. Perfect for ages 3 to 7 who need to experiment with color!It’s a hands-on, messy art session where creativity is the only rule—and you don't have to clean your kitchen table afterward!
CREATURE FEATURES - TWO MOVIES DOUBLEHEADERFREE : If your teens are up late this Saturday, tune into the local access channel for a double feature of creature movies. Classic, slightly spooky, late-night fun!This is super obscure—a free, late-night local TV event specifically for older kids when everything else closes down early.
· February 1
1TUTUS & TIES – DOWNTOWN : Dress up time on Sunday afternoon! This is a short session focused on structured play and movement, perfect for wearing out the little ones before bedtime.It's a short, 30-minute session designed specifically to fit into a toddler's schedule, making structured movement easy for parents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free activities are available for kids in Richmond this weekend?
For a completely free activity this weekend (Jan 31st), tune into KCRT-TV Channel 28 on Comcast Saturday night for the 'Creature Features - Two Movies Doubleheader' aimed at older kids and teens.
Where can my toddler burn off energy on Sunday afternoon?
The 'Tutus & Ties – Downtown' event on Sunday, February 1st, from 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM, offers short, structured movement play perfect for toddlers under 5.
I need an indoor activity for my 5-year-old on Saturday, what’s the best fit?
The 'Make and Paint Friday! – Downtown' event on Saturday, January 31st (1:30 PM - 3:30 PM) is perfect! It lets kids ages 3-8+ get messy with water-based paint without making a mess at home.