In 1917, Virginia-born President Woodrow Wilson brought the nation into war against the German, Austrian, and Ottoman empires. This tells the stories of individual Virginians who carried the state’s proud military tradition to the battlefront during World War I. 100,000 of them served; 3,700 died. Many more were injured.

Explores the repeated storms of disease that have swept through the city. From influenza to cholera to polio to AIDS/HIV, this exhibition investigates how Richmonders have fought silent, invisible enemies and tells their stories of both loss and survival.

Drawing on the Valentine’s extensive collection of historic and contemporary costume, this exhibit will examine the role of fashion in the professional, creative, and social advancement of women in Richmond, Virginia.

Explore colorful autumn gardens, the river shore, and exhibits. Pick a pumpkin and find your way through the corn maze.  

Through her art, Cox aspires to spark conversation about civil rights and equality, while also exploring the persistence of hate and injustice in America today. Cox creates her work from found objects, appropriating them to make pointed criticisms about some of today’s most troubling topics often delivering a message that is in direct opposition to […]

In this two-man musical satire, a pair of aspiring playwrights perform a backers’ audition for their new project - a big, splashy musical about Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press. With an unending supply of enthusiasm, Bud and Doug sing all the songs and play all the parts with the hope that one […]

Presented by Cadence Theatre Company, in partnership with Virginia Repertory Theatre. When ex-cop “Pops” Washington welcomes his ex-con son back into his rent-controlled apartment on Riverside Drive, he also welcomes some new, unlikely but frequent guests. The play uses dark humor to examine the contradictions of justice and the human condition to persevere.

Hal Horwitz was a Richmond pediatric dentist who took up photography as a hobby more than thirty years ago, developing a special interest in native orchids. Horwitz photographed nearly all of Virginia’s orchid species and attempted to photograph all 200 orchids native to the United States. He made scores of trips into the habitats of […]

Runs Friday through Sunday both weekends, October 26 through November 4. From marauding pirates and jungle tyrants to unwilling comrades and unlikely heroes, this playfully explores the depths of greed and despair… and the bonds of friendship, duty, and love. Presented by Sparc.

The tale of the gentle British house painter, with a fondness for Antarctic exploration, who finds himself and his family the proud domesticators of a family of penguins. This heartwarming tale will be a holiday treat for the entire family as they follow Mr. Popper, his family, and his talented little penguins.  

This unprecedented exhibition brings together original large-scale artwork created by Virginia-based artists with historical objects, books, letters, diaries, and photographs from the museum's world-class collection of nine million items representing the story of Virginia. The walls inside the Virginia Sargeant Reynolds Gallery will be transformed with fresh paint and expressive reflections on Virginia’s past. Using […]

Original Black dolls may have been made with stuffed fabric or sticks and colored with dye or mud. Those dolls and others through the years were created as a way to embrace our cultural heritage and instill a sense of dignity. The 100 dolls currently on display were collected by sisters Ms. Grace E. DeLoatch […]

A highly curated mix of dining events, behind-the-scenes tours, demonstrations, talks, food producers, cookbook authors, visiting chefs, culinary historians, and craft spirit makers.

Individuals, families, and groups from the community are encouraged to clean out their closets and donate their used, but still usable shoes to the collection. The collected shoes will be presented to The Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center in Richmond and The Salvation Army in Fredericksburg.

Start your Christmas shopping while browsing original work from hundreds of talented artists and craftspeople from across the nation. Admission is good for all three days with your return pass. 10:00 AM –9:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM –5:00 PM, Sunday    

See the amazing sculptures of accomplished Architect Sandy Bond. His focus on materials in his architectural projects is translated into his sculptural works where he uses common industrial materials: structural steel, glass, wood, Plexiglas or concrete. Each work is a spatial exploration done in the abstract.

Parents can practice with their kids or if your little yogi is feeling confident, they are welcome to solo practice with the children's yoga instructor. Please show up 15 minutes early to the class to get signed in with the front desk. They will also be offering adult classes all day. Check out the class schedule […]

An exhibition that examines how hopes of equality inspired many African Americans to enlist, the discouraging reality of the segregated noncombat roles given to black recruits, and the continuing fight for "Double Victory" that laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights Movement. The oral histories, profile panels, and artifacts, tell wartime stories of individual service […]

For Darrick Claiborne, a painting begins with a blank canvas or a computer screen. Typically, the paintings are created with acrylic paint on canvas. Darrick also creates digital paintings that are printed and converted to mixed media by applying acrylic paint, fabric, jewels, and oil pastel.

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Participants of all ages will be walking together carrying flowers indicating why we want to end the disease. Register today. Sign up as a Team Captain, join a team or register to walk as […]

At this event, parents will be given a binder upon arrival. They will visit over 150 vendors tables to gather information about schools, classes, home- schooling, entertainment, and so much more that are geared toward children and/or family activities. All vendors will have their material hole punched and ready to be placed in the parent’s […]

Culturally Responsive Circles: A Trauma Sensitive Approach to Restorative Practices, led by Ram Bhagat, Ed.D. This training will deepen program leaders’ understanding of circle processes, restorative justice values and beliefs, culturally relevant practices, and will enable the Peace Center to better and more responsively serve our diverse community.

A one-day meetup designed for 4th-grade girls. During this fun and energetic day of investigation, exploration, and self-discovery, girls will explore their passions and discover their grittiness. Register now at https://www.orchardhouse.org/admissions/admissions.

Kids will enjoy a bounce house, petting zoo, face painting, and more. More details available on the Chick-fil-A Willow Lawn Facebook page.

Railroad music, songs and storytelling, miniature children's train rides, children's games and activities, and lots of model trains (Lego, wooden and electric) in over five locations, model train racing, memorabilia displays, a locomotive moon bounce, real antique railroad equipment, a real caboose, area railroad organizations, and more.

Tons of games with prizes, inflatables, cake walk, local vendors, book sale, a silent auction with many awesome baskets and experiences to bid on, and raffle prizes including a stay at Quirk Hotel, a weekend getaway in the mountains, and a family 4-pack of tickets to the Massanutten water park. Featuring Giovanni's pizza, bake sale […]

Watch a popular, fantastic film before the sequel is released in theaters. Snacks provided by the Friends of the Montpelier Library.

Learn about changing matter from one state to another by melting, freezing, evaporation, and condensation. Registration begins two weeks before program.

Watch Hotel Transylvania 3, snacks provided.

Enjoy a group reading of a history-themed book and a craft activity.

Jan Karon will be interviewed by Reverend Hilary Streever. Audience members are welcome to submit questions (index cards will be provided) before the event for a brief q & a following the interview. Benefits St. James's Episcopal Church. Presented by Fountain Bookstore. Tickets required.

This tournament is hosted by The Jacob's Chance Teen Board. The Teen Board is a Jacob's Chance program that consists of high school students that create and run social events or "Teen Scene" for their peers with special needs. The funds raised from this tournament will go toward the continued development and growth of the […]

Brighten your nights this fall on a wondrous new journey through the Japanese Garden. At the peak of fall colors, the garden will shine with dramatic light displays for an enchanting experience to delight families, couples and nature lovers of all ages. A schedule of fun activities will be offered on various evenings at the […]

Watch the movie Robots.

Author and certified laughter yoga leader, Slash Coleman will host a viewing of the documentary film Laughology by Albert Nerenberg followed by a panel discussion of the movie with local humorists and wellness advocates. Sponsored by RVA Laugh Club, the event is appropriate for all ages. Benefits Integral Yoga Center of Richmond. (Free, Suggested donation […]