Event category: Arts & Crafts

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Mar
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Mar 21, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Mar 21, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Kids’ Spring Workshop

An engaging exploration of springtime changes and traditions from Tudor England. ($)
Agecroft Hall and Gardens at 4305 Sulgrave Road
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Apr 11, 2026 @ 10:30 AM - Apr 11, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

Story Time at the Memorial: Month of the Military Child

Make American Flag streamers, design and press your own story time buttons, color patriotic coloring sheets, and more. “America’s Flag Story” by Karen S. Robbins will be read. (Free)
Virginia War Memorial at 621 S. Belvidere St.
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Mar
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Mar
Mar 14, 2026 @ 10:30 AM - Mar 14, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

Storytime at the Memorial: K-9 Veterans Day Celebration

K-9 Veterans Day Celebration Saturday, March 14, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., program repeats 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Book: “Stubby: A True Story of Friendship” Children will craft dogs with foam clay, design and press Storytime buttons, color military K9 coloring sheets, and more. (Free)
Virginia War Memorial at 621 S. Belvidere St.
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Apr
Apr 22, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Apr 22, 2026 @ 02:00 PM

Earth Day at Cape Henry Lighthouse

Participate in a nature scavenger hunt, take home a pollinator plant, and become an earth activist. (Free)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 583 Atlantic Avenue Fort Story
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Apr
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Apr
Apr 17, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Apr 17, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Homeschool History Day at Bacon’s Castle

Bring your students for a fun learning day. Participate in activities and programs on history and STEM subjects. ($)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail
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Apr
Apr 25, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Apr 25, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Stories by the Sea

A unique story time overlooking the ocean, stay for a craft that relates to the book. (Free)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 583 Atlantic Avenue Fort Story
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Mar
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Mar
Mar 26, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Mar 26, 2026 @ 02:00 PM

STEM Day at Cape Henry Lighthouse

A day of special activities designed for school aged children. From science to art all kids will get to take home a new bit of knowledge about lighthouses. ($)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 583 Atlantic Avenue Fort Story
14
Feb
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Feb
Feb 14, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Feb 14, 2026 @ 04:00 PM

Fall in Love with Lighthouses

Participate in arts and crafts, photo ops, and learn about lighthouses. ($)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 583 Atlantic Avenue Fort Story
27
Mar
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27
Mar
Mar 27, 2026 @ 01:30 PM - Mar 27, 2026 @ 03:30 PM

Make and Paint Friday

A chance for children to be artistic and fun through their painting activities. Learn some new skills while showing off the ones you already have. Repeats April 24. (Free)
Children’s Museum of Richmond, Downtown at 2626 West Broad St. Richmond, VA
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Feb
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Feb
Feb 20, 2026 @ 09:30 AM - Feb 20, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

Remco van Vliet: The Master at Work

In this exclusive teaching engagement, Remco will share stories of his lifelong immersion in flowers and delight the audience with jaw-dropping creations. ($)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
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Mar 30, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Mar 30, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Global Crafts for Kids

A special morning of spring break programming. Families are invited to stop by the lobby for a series of crafts inspired by global traditions. ($)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
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Feb 27, 2026 @ 01:00 PM - Mar 1, 2026 @ 05:00 PM

Virginia Orchid Society Show

Hundreds of Orchids on display and for sale, attend free lectures for beginners as well as experienced growers, people’s choice award for best orchid display, orchid vendors, and more. (Free)
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden at 1800 Lakeside Avenue