Event category: Learning & Enrichment

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Feb 21, 2026 @ 01:30 PM - Feb 21, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Tracks and Scat

Ages 8 and older, become a backyard detective by learning the tracks and signs left behind by wild animals and discover who might be visiting your neighborhood. (Free)
Meadow Farm at 3400 Mountain Road
17
Feb
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Feb 17, 2026 @ 02:00 PM - Feb 17, 2026 @ 04:00 PM

Celebrating Lunar New Year

Discover the rich history and traditions of Lunar New Year. Wear red to keep away the legendary monster and enjoy festive crafts and tasty snacks. (Free)
Belmont Recreation Center at 1600 Hilliard Road
17
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Feb 17, 2026 @ 02:00 PM - Feb 17, 2026 @ 04:00 PM

STEM and Style: Reverse Tie-Dye

Ages 14 and older, bring a black T-shirt or other dark garment and turn science into style. Experiment with reverse tie-dye techniques using bleach on clothing. (Free)
Belmont Recreation Center at 1600 Hilliard Road
17
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Feb 17, 2026 @ 09:30 AM - Feb 17, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

Germination Station

Dig in with Germination Station where sprouts, smiles, and family time grow side by side. Plant seeds together and take your starter garden home. (Free)
Belmont Recreation Center at 1600 Hilliard Road
08
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Jan
Jan 8, 2026 @ 04:00 PM - Jan 8, 2026 @ 05:30 PM

New Year, New Me: Digital Storage Cleanup

Start the new year fresh with a digital storage cleanup. (Free)
Ginter Park Library at 1200 Westbrook Avenue Richmond, VA
17
Feb
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17
Feb
Feb 17, 2026 @ 09:00 AM - Feb 17, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Meet the Heroes: Lights, Sirens & Legacy

Ages 6 to 12, celebrate Black History Month with local heroes from the Fire and Police Departments. Hear inspiring stories of Black trailblazers. (Free)
Eastern Henrico Recreation Center at 1440 N. Laburnum Avenue
14
Feb
14
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14
Feb
Feb 14, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Feb 14, 2026 @ 02:00 PM

History Bingo: Henrico Black History Month Edition

Learn more about Henrico’s African American history in this game of bingo. Come for the fun and prizes and leave with knowledge of Black Henricoans. (Free)
Fairfield Library at 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue
13
Feb
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13
Feb
Feb 13, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Feb 13, 2026 @ 10:30 AM

Pearl Bugs Out with Charles Henry Turner

Pearl isn’t so sure about all the creepy crawly bugs she sees every day at Meadow Farm. Learn about Charles Henry Turner and his amazing discoveries. (Free)
Meadow Farm at 3400 Mountain Road
11
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Feb 11, 2026 @ 04:00 PM - Feb 11, 2026 @ 04:45 PM

Science Sleuths

An interactive experience that will spark curiosity and creativity. Kick things off with a fun demonstration-level experiment that brings science to life. (Free)
Crump Park at 3400 Mountain Road
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Feb
Feb 6, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Feb 6, 2026 @ 04:00 PM

Friday at the Museum – Virginia Randolph Museum

This National Historic Landmark explores the life of an innovative African American educator who was an inspiration to her students and the community. (Free)
Virginia Randolph Museum at 2200 Mountain Road
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Jan 30, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Jan 30, 2026 @ 10:30 AM

Pearl and the Doughnut Eating Dinos

Did the largest creatures to roam the Earth like doughnuts? Join Pearl as she discovers if dinosaurs had a sweet tooth. (Free)
Meadow Farm at 3400 Mountain Road
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Feb
Feb 5, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Feb 5, 2026 @ 01:00 PM

STEAM Team: Sturdy Structures

Experiment at the library and see if folding paper in different ways can affect how much weight it is capable of holding up. (Free)
Ginter Park Library at 1200 Westbrook Avenue, Richmond