FREE activities in Henrico Parks

Henrico Parks & Recreation offers several programs that are completely FREE. The following events are free and require no registration:

BELMONT REC CENTER

Friday Night Fun | Sept 9-30, 6-8am.

Saturday Fall Fun | Sept 10-24, 9am-12pm.

Monday Night Perk Up | Sept 19-26, 6-8pm.

Ages 6+. Join us at Belmont Rec Center’s game room for fun with friendly competition in our game room! Show off your skills with video games, foosball, skeeball, and more. Kids aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Info: belmont@henrico.us

Tot Time | Sept 12, 19, & 26, 9-11am

Ages 1-3. Come enjoy time with your toddler and their friends! Let their imaginations run with soft climbing equipment, oversized blocks, an activity table, and push and ride toys. On Sept. 26, we will explore the wonderful world of music. We will supply the instruments. Info: belmont@henrico.us

DEEP RUN REC CENTER

National Play-Doh Day | Tue, Sept 13, 10am-12pm.

All ages. Drop by and let’s have some fun playing with Play-Doh! Stay for as little or long as you like (2 hour max). Info: sta02@henrico.us

Salsa at Sunset | Fri, Sept 16, 5-8pm.

All ages. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month we are celebrating with salsa night at Deep Run Park! Bring your whole family or a date for an evening of group instruction, food trucks, and dancing. Bring a chair, water bottle, and your dancing feet! Info: sta02@henrico.us

Story Tots & Tunes | Tuesdays, Sept 27-Nov 22, 10-10:45am.

Ages 2-5. Join us for the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month. Tots, Parents, and even Grans, introduce your child to books, rhymes, rhythm, music, songs, puppets, taking turns, paying attention, and being in a group! Info: pit02@henrico.us

EASTERN HENRICO REC CENTER

Pickleball for Beginners| Tuesdays, Sept 13-Dec 13, 6:30-8:30pm.

Ages 18+. Come learn to play the fastest growing sport in the USA. It’s a combination of tennis, pingo-pong, and badminton. A pickleball paddle will be provided to play. Info: cun04@henrico.us

One Mile at a Time | Wednesdays, Sept 14-Oct 19, 8:30-11:30am.

Ages 50+. Meet at the shelter near the track, walk one or two miles, and document your progress. A special “Mile Walker Award” will be given in October. After walking, relax and play Pinochle or Spades with your friends! Info: cun04@henrico.us

Community Youth Basketball Night* | Mon, Sept 26, Play times vary.

Ages 7-16. Join us for a unique open gym night split up for specific age groups!

Ages 7-10 play from 5-6pm.

Ages 11-13 play from 6-7pm.

Ages 14-16 play from 7-8pm.

*Participants must be accompanied by an adult and must sign the Drop-In form at the front desk to play. Info: cun04@henrico.us

A few of park activities that are FREE with No Registration required.

FIT NINJA OBSTACLE COURSE / WATER GAMES

Fri, Sept 2, 11am-12pm. Dunncroft/Castle Point Park.

Fri, Sept 2, 12:30-1:30 pm. Twin Hickory Park.

Thu, Sept 22, 3-4pm. The Springs Rec Center.

All ages. We are offering a fit ninja course that includes agility ladders, cones, hurdles, hula-hoops, balance beams, and gymnastic mats set-up around the playground. Sometimes followed by water activities including sponge relays, water cannon relays, a water balloon toss, and more!