Calling all grandkids! Here are 4 kids’ activities in Richmond, VA they’ll love

Living the 55 plus lifestyle means every day is an adventure, but you also can’t wait for your grandkids to visit. And with these exciting kids’ activities in Richmond, Virginia, they won’t be able to wait either!

Richmond children's museum
Children’s Museum of Richmond

1. Children’s Museum of Richmond

The Children’s Museum of Richmond is celebrating 40 years of play! The Children’s Museum has locations in Chesterfield and Downtown Richmond. This means you and your grandkids can spend hours exploring, playing, learning, and more. For example, indoor “apple picking,” a living treehouse, and a kid-run TV studio make discovery fun.

 

Kid feeding giraffe at the Metro Richmond Zoo
Metro Richmond Zoo

2. Metro Richmond Zoo

The Metro Richmond Zoo is home to over 2,000 animals—and a number of rides and attractions! Your younger grandkids will love feeding the giraffes, while the older ones will enjoy taking an exciting ride on the Penguin Falls Drop Tower. No matter what you decide to do here, you’re sure to have a memorable time!

 

Kid sliding out of a water slide at the Water Park at Kings Dominion
Water Park at Kings Dominion

3. Kings Dominion

Kings Dominion offers more thrilling fun for everyone! Twelve rollercoasters, a 20-acre water park, low-thrill PEANUTS-themed rides, and the upcoming Jungle X-pedition make Kings Dominion a favorite summer tradition.

 

kids' activities in richmond
The Dome planetarium

4. Science Museum of Virginia

If you’re looking for the best kids’ activities in Richmond, Virginia, you’ll want to put the Science Museum of Virginia on your list! With a range of rotating exhibits that appeal to kids—and 55 plus adults or adults of all ages—you’ll always find something new to learn and explore. For example, don’t miss The Dome planetarium. At 76 feet, The Dome is the largest screen in Virginia.

 

grandma and granddaughter cooking together

Show your grandkids these kids’ activities in Richmond and more

Contact us today to learn more about the 55 plus homes and communities we offer. You’ll find many of the floorplans in our new Chesterfield County community feature plenty of space for grandkids, family, and friends to visit! There’s never been a better time to see what Traditions of America has to offer.

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