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Free kids events in Virginia

Free storytimes, playgroups and science programs for kids across Virginia: 96 free events this week in Richmond, Alexandria and Arlington.

Most come from Richmond Public Library, Arlington Public Library and Alexandria Library, and every event links to the organizer’s own calendar.

This weekend across Virginia

Nov 13–15: a few free picks from each city. Each city’s weekend page has the rest.

Fri, Nov 13 · 10–11 am

Free

Preschool STEAM Play at Courthouse

Courthouse LibraryArlington

Ages 3–5Storytime

For families with Preschoolers Join us for open play featuring a mix of games and activites that explore the STEAM- based concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or…

Source: Arlington Public Library · checked today

Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30–11:30 am

Free

Playdate Cafe

Martha Washington LibraryAlexandria

Ages 0–5Storytime

Come and chat with other caregivers while the kids play together. If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or accommodations, please call the…

Source: Fairfax County Public Library · checked today

Sat, Nov 14 · 10 am–3 pm

Free

LEGO Club

West End LibraryRichmond

Ages 4–12Science & STEM

Stop by the meeting room anytime between 10am-3pm to build, play, and explore with Lego. Try one of our fun building challenges, or build whatever you like.

Source: Richmond Public Library · checked today

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30–10:45 am

Free

Paws 2 Read 2 - Willey

John Marshall LibraryAlexandria

Ages 6–12StorytimeSign-up needed

"If you love dogs and want to enjoy some reading time, bring your favorite book or pick one from the library and read it aloud to Willey.

Source: Fairfax County Public Library · checked today

Sun, Nov 15 · 11–11:45 am

Free

Preschool Collages

Sherwood Regional LibraryAlexandria

Ages 3–5Arts & craftsSign-up needed

Practice fine motor skills by cutting, gluing, and pasting! Have your little one create their first collage while developing their hand control and coordination.

Source: Fairfax County Public Library · checked today

Sun, Nov 15 · 1–3 pm

Free

It's a Vibe

Richmond Main LibraryRichmond

Ages 9–12Arts & crafts

It's a Vibe is a relaxing young adult hangout where you can color, sketch, do puzzles/board games, or bring your own knitting/crochet projects to work on while listening to music…

Source: Richmond Public Library · checked today

Sun, Nov 15 · 3:30–4 pm

Free

Family Storytime

Richmond Main LibraryRichmond

All agesStorytime

Join us for a fun-filled, interactive, family storytime! Enjoy songs, rhymes, books, and activities for ages birth-5 with an adult. Come get those Sunday sillies out!

Source: Richmond Public Library · checked today

Free kids events in Virginia by city

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Where the events come from

We read each organizer’s own calendar, keep the free events for kids up to 12, and link every one back to it. The calendars with the most this week:

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