Event category: Learning & Enrichment

22
Apr
22
Apr
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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. ($)
25
Apr
25
Apr
-
25
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
04
Apr
04
Apr
-
04
Apr
Apr 4, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Apr 4, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Stories by the Sea

A unique story time experience overlooking the ocean, stay for a craft that relates to the story. (Free)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 583 Atlantic Avenue Fort Story
04
Apr
04
Apr
-
04
Apr
Apr 4, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Apr 4, 2026 @ 04:00 PM

A Day in the Scotchtown Garden

Learn more about the historical significance of the plants growing in the garden from the Hanover County Master Gardners. ($)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 16120 Chiswell Lane, Beaverdam