The Family Calendar: November 2025
BY THE RVAX TEAM
Think of The Family Calendar monthly series as your go-to roundup of our top recs for kid-friendly events and happenings, fun things to do around RVA with your household crew in tow, and family-centric city guides.
Here’s what we’ve scoped out for November!
PS: Are we missing an event? Submit it here!
A few to-dos in partic that caught our eyes
GardenFest of Lights
*Millions* of colorful lights thread throughout Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for this literal winter wonderland of an event, along with decorated trees, model trains, hot cocoa, s’mores, and lots more.
Location: 1800 Lakeside Ave (Lakeside)
Cost: Varies
Date & time: Thursday, November 27 | 8:30 - 11:30 am
The Big Turkey Trot
Little Hands Virginia puts on its first turkey trot this year! Round up your home team for a morning full of charity, festive fitness, and community spirit before you head back to your cozy headquarters and have an afternoon of full bellies and fuller hearts. All proceeds benefit this wonderful org, which helps provide essentials for Richmond’s littlest ones.
Location: 1800 Lakeside Ave (Lakeside)
Cost: Varies
Dates & times: November 17 - January 4 | nightly, beginning at 4 pm
Model Railroad Show
Science Museum of Virginia hosts this fan-favorite exhibit with all the bells and whistles — literally. Featuring an entire room full of elaborate train displays created by private hobbyists from across Virginia, the Model Railroad Show showcases scaled locomotives riding through intricate landscapes and miniature cities, making it an especially great way for you and the extended fam to spend time together after this month’s turkey holiday.
Location: 2500 W Broad St (Museum District)
Cost: $11+ (included with cost of admission)
Dates & times: November 28 - 30 | 9:30 am - 5 pm
Live music, parties & then some
Keep the family fun going
