FRIDAY

LiveSky/Sky Watch (free) – The Ringed Giant Planets. Fascinated by the ever-changing night sky? Find out about the rings around planets like Saturn at this interactive planetarium show (6pm), then join members of the Richmond Astronomical Society on the front lawn as they share their telescopes for a look at the night sky (weather permitting) – 7pm
*6-8pm, Science Museum of Virginia

Clothesline Children’s Consignment Holiday Sale – This sale will feature quality holiday wear, boutique fall/winter clothing, toys, and large baby equipment & furniture
*3-8pm, Woodmont Recreation Center,2334 Traymore Road, Richmond 23235

SATURDAY

One Great Morning of Raking – Help care for the Japanese Garden by raking the fallen leaves. Please bring your own rake. Adults must accompany children. RSVP, 358-7166 x310
*9am-Noon, Maymont

Thanksgiving at Meadow Farm (free) – The year is 1863. The country was being torn apart by war. Sarah Hale, editor of Godey’s Lady’s Book, kept petitioning the president to publicly acknowledge Thanksgiving. In 1863, President Lincoln made a Proclamation of Thanksgiving. Visit Meadow Farm and learn more about Thanksgiving and how it was celebrated 150 years ago. Information: 501-5520
*12-3:30 p.m. Meadow Farm Museum

Community Tree Lighting (free) – Join us for the Stony Point Fashion park Community Tree Lighting. We will light our 42′ holiday tree, kick off the season’s first MagicSnow show, plus enjoy holiday music and activities throughout the mall. Music will be provided by The Virginians Barbershop Chorus. Kids 12 and under will receive a free gift
*7pm, Stony Point Fashion Park in the Park District

SUNDAY

Olde Time Holiday Parade (free) – Hometown merriment starting at Thompson St. and ending at John Gandy Elementary School. Organized by the Ashland Kiwanis Club. Route 54 & Henry Street
*2:30pm, Ashland