Event category: Museums & Exhibits

11
Apr
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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
Apr
04
Apr
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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
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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
26
Mar
26
Mar
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26
Mar
Mar 26, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Mar 26, 2026 @ 04:00 PM

Women Lightkeeper Talks

In honor of Women's History Month, head to Cape Henry Lighthouse for a Women Lightkeeper Talks at the base of the lighthouse. ($)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 583 Atlantic Avenue Fort Story
26
Mar
26
Mar
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26
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
24
Feb
24
Feb
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26
Feb
Feb 24, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Feb 26, 2026 @ 04:00 PM

African American Lighthouse Keeper Talks

Celebrate Black History Month with African American Lighthouse Keeper Talks. ($)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 583 Atlantic Avenue Fort Story
12
Mar
12
Mar
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12
Mar
Mar 12, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Mar 12, 2026 @ 01:00 PM

A Promise Delivered: Ten American Heroes and the Battle to Rename Our Nation’s Military Bases

Join co-authors Ty Seidule and Connor Williams for this special program as they recount the lives of each of these American heroes. ($)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
20
Feb
20
Feb
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22
Feb
Feb 20, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Feb 22, 2026 @ 12:00 PM

Whale Watching at Cape Henry Lighthouse

Learn about the species of whales that call Cape Henry home throughout the winter on this guided outdoors tour. (Free)
Cape Henry Lighthouse at 583 Atlantic Avenue Fort Story
14
Feb
14
Feb
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14
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
03
Apr
03
Apr
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03
Apr
Apr 3, 2026 @ 09:00 AM - Apr 3, 2026 @ 11:00 AM

Sensory Friendly Morning

Visitors are invited to enjoy a sensory friendly morning at the museum with modified sounds, lights, and hands-on experiences. ($)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
02
Apr
02
Apr
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02
Apr
Apr 2, 2026 @ 10:30 AM - Apr 2, 2026 @ 11:30 AM

Muévelo! Latinx Dance Workshop

Fun spring break programming and learn the rhythms and steps of traditional Latinx dance with Muévelo, VCU's Latinx dance club. ($)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture at 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard