Virginia Thanksgiving Festival

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

The festivities begin at 11:00 a.m. with the Colonial period re-enactors, encampment. petting zoo, parade, tribal dancers, choral groups, and musicians. Families take part in Colonial games, dancing, and demonstrations. ...

$

STEAM Team: Making Taffy

Ginter Park Library 1200 Westbrook Ave, Richmond, VA

Celebrate National Candy Day by making fluffy taffy from assorted jelly beans. All materials provided. ...

Free

Designing Heraldry

Ginter Park Library 1200 Westbrook Ave, Richmond, VA

Many families of European descent have a coat of arms. Learn the meanings of common features, colors, and symbols used in family crests and then you'll make a coat of ...

Free

Veterans Day Weekend Celebration

Pamplin Historical Park 6125 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA

Multiple programs throughout the weekend, to include a Lunch and Learn on Friday, World War I living-history, demonstrations, displays, presentations, wargames and Pamplin Historical Park is offering free admission during ...

$

Lakeside’s Holly Jolly

Lakeside Farmers' Market 6106 lakeside Ave, Richmond, VA, United States

Twisted Carrot Farm presents a Local Collaborative Market event, full of goodies crafted by local makers. Seasonal food and drinks available, holiday craft workshop, Christmas carols, and visits with Santa. ...

Free

American Sewing Guild 14th Annual Fall Bazaar

East Richmond Moose Lodge 1947 Flag Lane, Mechanicsville, VA, United States

The Fall Bazaar has over forty vendors selling handmade items from jewelry, candies, kitchen items, knitted items, and all wonderful items to start or finish your holiday shopping. ...

Free

Woodland Heights Makers Day

Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts 3411 Semmes Avenue, Richmond

Shop for unique items while supporting Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts. Several elementary students will also offer crafts for sale. And you can try your luck in a ...

Free

Resin Coasters for Teens

Clover Hill Library 6701 Deer Run Dr., Midlothian, VA

Make your very own geode resin coaster with artist Josh Taylor. Registration begins two weeks before each program. ...

Free
Event Series InLight: Grounds for Clearing

InLight: Grounds for Clearing

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

This year’s curated and juried artists will transform the grounds of Pine Camp Cultural Arts and Community Center. Curated by Tiffany E. Barber and Nicole Pollard, the artworks will engage ...

Free

Candle Making Workshop

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

Heavenly Scents by Connie, will share her knowledge and passion for candle-making while guiding you through choosing your preferred scents, mixing wax and fragrance oils, and safely creating your candle. ...

$

STEAM Team: Puff Painting

Ginter Park Library 1200 Westbrook Ave, Richmond, VA

Learn to make fluffy, textured paint and use it to create a masterpiece. ...

Free

String Art Craft Program

Hanover Library 7527 Library Drive, Hanover, VA

Make your own string art project. In this beginning level class for teens age 11 to 18, you will use foam core and push pins rather than wood and nails. ...

Free

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
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