Additional opportunities (On and Off-Campus) - Family

Looking for something to do as a family while you are in town? Check out these additional opportunities to explore Richmond and create memories while you’re here. Many of these events have provided discounted tickets or promo codes especially for Family Day participants. Don’t miss out!

Discover Richmond Tours Offering tours on Friday, Saturday (Saturday tours conflict with the Family Day events) and Sunday! Use code VCUFAMILY2025 for 10% all tours from Oct. 9-13.		Haunts of Richmond Ghost Tours In the mood for a late-night fright? Check out a Ghost Tour on Friday or Saturday evening at 8, 8:20, and 8:40 PM! Book using the provided link for discounted tickets.
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Richmond Folk Festival Head downtown to Richmond’s riverfront to celebrate the roots, richness, and variety of American culture through music, dance, traditional crafts, storytelling, and food. This event is free!		Paint Party Embrace your creative side and paint your very own masterpiece! Artist John Price will be leading a Paint Party on Sunday, October 12.
Learn more		Booking information to come

Cabell Library

Cabell Library will be open as usual, and community members and visitors are always welcome -- visit our library, take a self-guided tour (or ask their student to show them around), and make use of our free wifi, restrooms, and spaces. Grab a coffee from Starbucks while you are there!

Cary St. Gym Access

RecWell is offering free access to Cary St. Gym on 10/11 & 10/12 during our regular hours of operation for all registered Family Day participants. Please note that some age restrictions apply to certain areas or activities. Learn more about all RecWell has to offer at recwell.vcu.edu.

Youth under the age of 18 are only allowed in RecWell facilities during designated youth hours or when attending scheduled, formal youth programming. Designated youth hours are as follows:

Fall & Spring Semesters (including Fall Break and Spring Break)
Family Swim: All Hours of Operation in the Cary St. Gym Aquatic Center only
Facility Hours: Saturdays & Sundays only

Children must be at least 16 years of age to use the fitness center and participate in group exercise programs. Minors are not permitted to use the spa.

Parents/guardians are responsible for the supervision and actions of their children at all times. An adult over the age of 18 must be present in the activity area in which a child under the age of 16 is located. Minors 16 and older do not have to be visually monitored by parents/guardians, but parents/guardians must remain in the facility while their minor is present. Parents/guardians are responsible for ensuring that children are participating in activities that are appropriate for their age and ability.

Discover Richmond Tours

Offering tours on Friday, Saturday (please note Saturday tours conflict with the Family Day schedule of events) and Sunday! Use code VCUFAMILY2025 for 10% all public tours from October 9-13.

FRIDAY 10/10:

10AM - James River Hiking Tour

2PM - Arts District Food Tour

2PM - Scott's Addition Booze & Bites Tour

12:30PM, 2:30PM, 5:30PM & 7:30PM - Offbeat History Tour

SATURDAY 10/11:

10AM - James River Hiking Tour

11:30AM & 2:30PM - Church Hill Food Tour

2PM - Arts District Food Tour

2:30PM - Carytown Food Tour

12:30PM, 2:30PM, & 5:30PM - Offbeat History Tour

SUNDAY 10/12: