Indigenous Basket Making

Glen Allen Library 10501 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, VA, United States

Program for teens in grades 6 through 12 and adults. Learn more about the arts and culture of regional tribal communities through this talk and basket-making workshop led by Eastern ...

Free

Teen STEAM Team: Make Your Own Candle

Ginter Park Library 1200 Westbrook Ave, Richmond, VA

As we head towards the darkest day of the year, let's keep the light going by making our own candles. They will have different scents to choose, and all the ...

Free

DIY Monogram Pencil Pouch

Ashland Library 201 S. Railroad Ave., Ashland, VA

Ages 10 to 19, make a zippered pouch, then create a monogram using Cricut to put on it so that everyone knows who it belongs to. Registration is required online ...

Free

Exhibit Opening – Opening Minds Through Art (OMA)

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen 2880 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA, United States

Two new exhibits will be revealed at this event. All exhibits are family-friendly, so feel free to bring the kids for a fun art outing. Many of the artists will ...

Free

Richmond American Indian Pow-Wow

Richmond Raceway Complex 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA

Featuring the best in Native American food, dance, arts, crafts, and entertainment in a festive atmosphere. ...

$

Yarn Ball 2024

James River Cellars Winery 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA, United States

An afternoon dedicated to the craft and inspiration of knitting, crocheting, and all things yarn. This fiber arts festival is the perfect destination for your weekend plans. Stock up from ...

Free

Get Crafty Together: Fall Candles

East End Library 1200 N. 25th Street, Richmond

Decorate your space by turning a mason jar into a glowing fall-themed candle. ...

Free

Advent Wreath Celebration

Reveille United Methodist Church 4200 Cary Street Road, Richmond, VA

You are invited to this all-ages program in the fellowship hall. Learn all about Advent wreaths and then make a wreath to take home. There will also be a pizza ...

$

STEAM Team: Marbled Paper

Ginter Park Library 1200 Westbrook Ave, Richmond, VA

Transform plain, white paper into a swirl of color using shaving cream and food dye. ...

Free

Sensory Friendly: Make Your Own Fidget Toy

Ginter Park Library 1200 Westbrook Ave, Richmond, VA

Mmake your own fidget toy. There will be supplies to craft several different types of fidget toys in a low-sensory environment where lights will be dimmed and soft, soothing music ...

Free

The Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s Craft + Design Show

Main Street Station 1500 E Main St, Richmond

A contemporary craft show where guests can eat, drink, and browse the work of more than 150 artists from across the country. A weekend pass includes access to Patrons’ Preview ...

$

Holiday Shop at Art Works

Art Works 320 Hull St., Richmond, VA

Find the perfect gift for your holiday shopping in the Made in RVA Holiday Shop. Everything is handmade and carefully crafted by local artisans. Choose from fragrant candles to soothing ...

Free
Event Series NaNoWriMo Writing Hour

NaNoWriMo Writing Hour

Ginter Park Library 1200 Westbrook Ave, Richmond, VA

A chill writing hour to get that word count up. There will be tea available to drink, quiet music playing, and a limited number of laptops to borrow. For ages ...

Free

Character Breakfast

Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, Tapestry Collection by Hilton 1000 Virginia Center Pkwy, Glen Allen, VA

Join Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Richmond for a morning of family friendly fun. Kids dress up in costumes and take pictures with our parade of super heroes, princess ...

$

Lights Up! On The Road with Richmond Performing Arts Alliance

Pine Camp Arts and Community Center 4901 Old Brook Rd, Richmond

This series offers youth ages 3 to 18 the opportunity to partake in workshops and experience performances by local arts groups in community centers and schools across the region. Pre-registration ...

Free

Family Powwow Presented by VMFA & Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

A culturally enriching family-friendly celebration in the museum’s Cochrane Atrium and additional VMFA spaces. Presented by VMFA & Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival, this event features the following: champion powwow dancer ...

Free

Resin Workshop – Ornaments

James River Cellars Winery 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA, United States

Get into the festive spirit with a personalized resin ornament class. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own charms, trinkets, or special items to make your ...

$

Teen Knitting and Crochet Club

Ginter Park Library 1200 Westbrook Ave, Richmond, VA

Calling all teen and tween crocheters and knitters ages 10 to 19. Come hang out with fellow fiber enthusiasts and work on a current project or start a new one. ...

Free

Candle Making Workshop

James River Cellars Winery 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA, United States

A candle making workshop with Sweet Heat Candles. Led by Shannon Bragg, who brings 10 years of candle-making expertise, you’ll get to pour a 16 oz. candle into one of  ...

$

Maymont Wreath Workshop

Maymont 2201 Shields Lake Drive, Richmond

Just in time for the holidays, create a beautiful evergreen wreath with guidance from Maymont staff. Bring a friend and enjoy a festive and fun workshop complete with wreath forms ...

$

Pixel Art

Mechanicsville Library 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville, VA

Teens are invited to create pixel art using graph paper, markers, and pens to create pixelated creations.For ages 12 to 18. Register for a reminder. For more information or if ...

Free

STEAM TEAM: Binary Bracelets

Ginter Park Library 1200 Westbrook Ave, Richmond, VA

Learn about how binary code is used in when computers read, relay, and store information. Then, make a bracelet in binary code. ...

Free

Abilities Holiday Market Pop Up

Stratford Hills Shopping Center 6780 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA

Talented members of the RVA Disability creating crafts and products for the 2024 Gift Giving Season. Check out custom tshirts, bracelets, Jams, Jellies, custom woodwork, local art, and more. ...

Free

Samara Joy

Altria Theater 6 N Laurel Street, Richmond, VA

Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy is bringing her soulful voice and timeless jazz standards to the stage. Known for her smooth vocal style and remarkable phrasing, Samara has quickly ...

$

Gingerbread and Jingle Bells

Goochland Library 3075 River Road West, Goochland, VA

Do you want to decorate a gingerbread house? Or eat the candy instead? Enjoy this fun, delicious program while listening to some holiday music. Feel free to wear any festive ...

Free
Event Series Christmas Wreath Workshop

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Berkeley Plantation 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City, VA, United States

Learn techniques for creating your own Christmas wreath. They will have all the items needed to make a beautiful wreath made from fresh greenery cut from Berkeley’s gardens. Make wreath ...

$

Resin Coasters for Adults

North Courthouse Road Library 325 Courthouse Road, North Chesterfield, VA

Make your very own geode resin coaster with artist Josh Taylor. Registration begins November 23. ...

Free

Holiday Faire at Richmond Waldorf School

Richmond Waldorf School 1301 Robin Hood Rd, Richmond, VA

A festive day of shopping, crafts, and holiday cheer. The annual event features local artisans, delicious food, and fun activities for the whole family. Get a head start on your ...

Free
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