Forging Freedom, Justice, & Equality Exhibition

Black History Museum of Virginia 122 W. Leigh Street, Richmond

A special 40th anniversary exhibition, from BHMVA’s first four decades. The exhibition will explore six vital themes of Black history in culture across the Commonwealth.Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00 AM - ...

$

Keep on the Sunny Side

Swift Creek Mill Theatre 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, VA

The lives of A.P., Maybelle and Sara Carter, their music and the historic Bristol Sessions are brought to life. Read the RFM Review. ...

$

Art Night Grand Opening: Mending Walls

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

This exhibit explores the public art project, Mending Walls which through collaborative art aims to advance social justice by connecting community members from different backgrounds in conversation to foster empathy, understanding, ...

Free

Playing With Light

Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United States

Through 20+ interactive stations, guests can explore the numerous ways our world is illuminated to learn all about how science helps us to describe and explain the behavior of light. ...

$

Apollo: When We Went To The Moon

Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VA

The exhibition chronicles the timeline from the beginning of the Space Race – a time when the U.S. and Soviet Union competed over their accomplishments in space exploration – to ...

$

Hamilton

Altria Theater 6 N Laurel Street, Richmond, VA

The story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway. The story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton. ...

$

Garden Tours

Bacon's Castle 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail, Surry, VA

Learn the history of the oldest English formal garden in North America as well as what is growing there today. Heirloom seeds saved from Bacon’s Castle Garden will be for ...

$

Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop

Virginia Home for Boys and Girls 8716 West Broad Street, Richmond

An 8-hour program to help you learn what to do and what to say when you see a youth struggling with mental and emotional challenges. ...

Free

Natural Suncatcher Craft

Children's Museum of Richmond, All Locations 2626 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

The Art Studios are focusing on using plants in art for Love Your Earth month. Make easy suncatchers to take home. This event is ideal for ages 3 to 8 yrs. This event is free with Museum admission. ...

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Jurassic Quest

Greater Richmond Convention Center 403 N. 3rd Street, Richmond, VA, United States

Attention Richmond dinosaur lovers! See for yourself why Jurassic Quest is the world’s biggest and most popular dinosaur event. Get your tickets before they go extinct at www.jurassicquest.com. Advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged. ...

$

Landmark Christian School

Landmark Christian School 4000 Creighton Rd, Richmond, VA, United States

Meet staff, tour facilities, and learn about the quality education that students K4 to 12th grade have enjoyed at Landmark Christian School since 1966. RSVP online. ...

Free

ICA 5th Anniversary

VCU institute for Contemporary Art 601 W Broad St, Richmond

A night of performances, artist talks, the final iteration of MURRMUR, as well as new works from Tricky Walsh and Sharon Mashihi. Internationally acclaimed architect Steven Holl, designer of the ICA’s LEED-Gold certified building, will also be making remarks at the event. ...

Free

Shake with St. Andrew’s School (SAS)

Historic Tredegar 500 Tredegar Street, Richmond, VA

An annual celebration of St. Andrew’s School, highlighting the School’s robust visual and performing arts programming through an evening of connecting through music, food, and games. ...

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Movie in the Park

Armour House and Gardens 4001 Clarendon Road, Henrico

Watch Night at the Museum. Bring your dinner, lawn chair or a blanket, and a flashlight. A food truck will be available for concessions. Before the movie, explore the Armour House, its history, and enjoy some lawn games and activities. ...

Free

Breathe, Stretch, Paint, Let It Go

There is healing in community and releasing. Join us as we come together, to breathe, heal and paint and have a great time! Bring yoga mat, pillows, and anything else that will help you relax and feel comfortable. Breathing, affirmations, and painting. ...

Free

Shred It Event

Dabbs House Museum 3812 Nine Mile Road, Henrico, VA

Come bring any documents you need to shredded and safely disposed of. ...

Free

Dinosaur Discovery

Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VA

Bring the wild world of dinosaurs to life. Students will learn about dinosaurs and step into the shoes of paleontologists as they “dig” for fossils and leave with their very own clay “fossil.” Ages 5 and up. Registration begins two weeks before each program. ...

Free

Groundwork RVA Earth Day Clean Up

Join in getting the trash cleaned up around the creek at Hillside Court. Please register to volunteer online. ...

Free

Earth Day

Deep Run Park 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy., Henrico, VA

There will be music, activities for all ages, and food truck refreshments available for purchase.  Learn about sustainability initiatives and resources available in Henrico County such as energy efficiency, solar power, electric vehicles, recycling, and more. ...

Free
Event Series PopUp RVA

PopUp RVA

The Diamond 3001 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Featuring a rotating weekly lineup 50+ artisan, craft, and other local business vendors. With live music and food trucks. ...

Free

Scotchtown Fiber Festival

Patrick Henry's Scotchtown 16120 Chiswell Lane, Beaverdam

Celebrate spring, the shearing of the sheep, and fiber production.  There are also open house tours, children’s activities area, demonstrations in the hearth kitchen, local crafters and vendors, food trucks, and more. ...

$

Bahia de Santa Maria: The Spanish Presence in Early Virginia, 1517-1616

Henricus Historical Park 251 Henricus Park Rd, Chester, VA

Demonstrations will include weapons, armor, clothing, and food of the Spanish soldiers, the objectives of Spanish officers when engaged with native people, English or French contenders, and the religious, political, and economic considerations of creating an outpost mission. ...

$

Digging Up Dinos

Central Library 7051 Lucy Corr Blvd, Chesterfield, VA

Ages 2 to 4, dig up some dinos at this special dino-themed story time. Sing songs and hear stories, then go on a fossil hunt. Registration beings April 15. ...

Free

Spaced Out- Mad Science: Sun and Stars

Meadowdale Library 4301 Meadowdale Blvd, Richmond, VA

Ages 5 and older, the Mad Scientist leads a stellar class through the life cycles of the stars. Learn about the sun, see stardust form, and discover how our star makes waves across the spectrum. Registration begins two weeks before each program. ...

Free

Documentary Screening: Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask

Black History Museum of Virginia 122 W. Leigh Street, Richmond

Documentary on the life and legacy of the first African American poet/writer to gain international fame. Filmmaker, Frederick Lewis, a professor at Ohio University, will be present to introduce the film and lead a post-screening discussion, joined by Lisa Edwards-Burrs, the voice of Mr. Dunbar's wife. ...

Free

Flowers For Friends

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

Teens, use critical thinking, problem solving and creativity as you learn the nuances of D&D and facilitate the creation of your own stories. Registration begins 2 weeks before each program. ...

Free

Earth Day Celebration

Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United States

An activity-packed event exploring sustainability, natural resources, and environmental science. There will also be hands-on activities and Dome shows included with admission. ...

$

Seed Bombs

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

Learn about how seeds grow, Virginia native plants, and the importance of flowering plants. Using soil and seeds, make a seed bomb to plant some seeds in your yard. Registration begins two weeks before each program. Ages 5 and up. ...

Free

2023 Young Adult Virginia Author Award Celebration

Richmond Main Library 101 East Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, United States

This year the theme is Retro Video Games so, grab your controller and mark your calendars. Teens, meet the authors, get signatures, enjoy music and snacks, win prizes, and learn this year's winner. ...

Free
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