Event category: Learning & Enrichment

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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
17
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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. Registration required. (Free)
Eastern Henrico Recreation Center at 1440 N. Laburnum Avenue
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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
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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 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 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
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Jan 25, 2026 @ 01:00 PM - Jan 25, 2026 @ 02:30 PM

Squishy Sculptors

Little hands get messy, imaginations run wild, and every squish, squash, and roll can turn into a masterpiece with colorful play dough. (Free)
Belmont Recreation Center at 1600 Hilliard Road
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Jan 24, 2026 @ 02:00 PM - Jan 24, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Teddy’s Bear and the Phenomenon of America’s Beloved Toy

The creation of the cuddly friend of children around the world is a fascinating story. Discover how a little bear’s story would become the star of 19th century. (Free)
Meadow Farm at 3400 Mountain Road
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Jan 17, 2026 @ 01:00 PM - Jan 17, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Blubber Gloves

As the weather turns cold, discover how marine mammals use blubber to stay warm in the chilliest of conditions. (Free)
Three Lakes Nature Center at 400 Sausiluta Drive