Event category: Learning & Enrichment

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Apr
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Apr
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11
Apr
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.
14
Mar
14
Mar
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14
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.
25
Feb
25
Feb
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25
Feb
Feb 25, 2026 @ 04:30 PM - Feb 25, 2026 @ 06:00 PM

Black Brilliance, Innovations, and Future Possibilities

A Black History Expo featuring hands-on activities science demonstrations. (Free)
Peter Paul RVA at 1708 N 22nd St
28
Mar
28
Mar
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28
Mar
Mar 28, 2026 @ 05:00 PM - Mar 28, 2026 @ 08:00 PM

Commonwealth Crossroads: A Celebration of Virginia’s Immigrant Traditions

Presented by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture and the Center for Cultural Vibrancy, a celebration of artistic traditions. ($)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
22
Apr
22
Apr
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22
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
17
Apr
17
Apr
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17
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
02
Mar
02
Mar
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02
Mar
Mar 2, 2026 @ 09:30 AM - Mar 2, 2026 @ 10:30 AM

The Hunter School: Upper School Tours

Tour the campus and learn about a classical Christian education for your Upper School (grades 7 through 10) student. (Free)
The Hunter School at 14111 Sovereign Grace Drive
17
Apr
17
Apr
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19
Apr
Apr 17, 2026 @ 02:00 PM - Apr 19, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Bacon’s Castle Garden Tours

Tour the gardens of the oldest brick house in Virginia. Learn about the historical significance of the plants growing there. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM. ($)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail
17
Apr
17
Apr
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19
Apr
Apr 17, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Apr 19, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Bird Watching at Cape Henry Lighthouse

A guided bird watching and learn all about the birds that call Cape Henry home. (Free)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 583 Atlantic Avenue Fort Story
11
Apr
11
Apr
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11
Apr
Apr 11, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Apr 11, 2026 @ 04:00 PM

Scotchtown’s 5th Annual Fiber Festival

Celebrate Spring at the annual festival with a dedicated children's area featuring arts and crafts, games, and inflatable maze. ($)
Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown at 16120 Chiswell Lane, Beaverdam
04
Mar
04
Mar
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04
Mar
Mar 4, 2026 @ 09:30 AM - Mar 4, 2026 @ 10:30 AM

The Hunter School: Lower School Tour

Ttour the Lower School campus on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Please visit their website for details. Repeats March 18, April 1 and 15. (Free)
The Hunter School at 8800 Derbyshire Road
11
Apr
11
Apr
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11
Apr
Apr 11, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Apr 11, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Cape Henry Wildlife Kids Virtual Program

A special virtual program about all the different kinds of wildlife that call Cape Henry Lighthouse home. ($)