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6 events,
Young People’s Playhouse On-Demand Performances
Swift Creek Mill Theatre has been bringing educational and entertaining youth plays to the stage since 1989. Now you can stream performances on any device, with added hands-on activities, plus downloadable games, puzzles, and meet the lovable Drifty the Snowman…
Through Our Eyes: Military Children Poetry Showcase
The first virtual poetry showcase in honor of the Month of the Military Child and National Poetry Month this April 2021. They will be accepting poetry from Virginian students of all ages (K-12) whose parent or parents are serving or…
Garden Check-In
Every Tuesday viewers of all ages can check-in each week as Garden staff introduces a seasonal topic or garden-related activity that will inspire you to get outside.
Tech For Troops – eWaste Recycling Drive
Tech For Troops is hosting a week-long contactless, E-Waste Recycling Drive. They have partnered with local businesses, W.G. Speeks Heating & AC, Leete Tire & Auto, and US Health Advisors as drop-off locations, and Salisbury Country Club for a single…
Kids March Monday Culinary Club
Kids March Monday Culinary Club
Creating recipes from different Countries and taste testing new ingredients.
Banner Christian School – Open House
Banner Christian School – Open House
Banner Christian is a dynamic K through 12 school located in Chesterfield County. Our desire is to provide an excellent college preparatory education through a biblical worldview that meets the needs of the whole child, embracing the academic, emotional, physical,…
8 events,
Kids Homeschool Culinary Club
Kids Homeschool Culinary Club
Every Tuesday morning experience the joy of learning to make dishes from around the world. Vegan, Vegetarian & Allergy Friendly Options Available!
Salute to Service: JAG Corps
Salute to Service: JAG Corps
The Judge Advocate General’s Corps was established by General George Washington in 1775 and serves as one of the pillars of justice in the United States Army. Join as they speak with JAG Officer, Kelli Petersen, about her experiences
Movie Mythbusting – Walk the Line
Movie Mythbusting – Walk the Line
A Women’s History Month viewing of Walk the Line. Watch the film in advance, whenever or however works best for you, and then log into an interactive Zoom presentation where the VMHC education team will mythbust what’s true, what’s not,…
5 events,
Creation Station: Making Tracks
Creation Station: Making Tracks
Start your engines! Instead of paintbrushes, you are going to paint with cars. Participants will use toy cars and tempera paint to make interesting abstract art.
Richmond’s Sisters: The North Atlantic Cities
Richmond’s Sisters: The North Atlantic Cities
A talk with Charles Duff, author of the book The North Atlantic Cities. Duff will show how these North Atlantic Cities of row houses came to be, how they grew and evolved, how they have overcome crises, and where Richmond…
19 events,
Edith Shelton’s Richmond
For decades, Edith Keesee Shelton (1899-1989) took numerous photographs documenting Richmond. She focused primarily on the downtown districts of Carver and Jackson Ward in the 1950s. Now using captivating images from Shelton to examine mid-20th century Richmond neighborhoods.
Maker Workshops
Exploratory activities for kids. 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, & Sundays
Mental Health: Mind Matters
A touring exhibition that uses immersive experiences and multimedia activities to raise awareness about mental illness. Free with Science Museum of Virginia admission. Open Wednesdays through Sundays, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read the RFM review here.
Virginia Arcadia: The Natural Bridge in American Art
VMFA presents Virginia Arcadia: The Natural Bridge in American Art. Explore the artistic legacy of an iconic natural wonder. Depicted and celebrated for centuries, the Natural Bridge is the Shenandoah Valley’s breathtaking centerpiece—a towering, primeval witness to human history and…
LEGO Exhibit
Featuring works by Lego artist Brian Korte and youth artists from their artreach programs.
Super Fit Challenge
Calling all kids age 4 to 17. Think you’ve got what it takes to be Super Fit? Ready to learn some new moves and push yourself further than you’ve ever gone before? This spring Kids Run RVA is helping you…
Chicken Little on the Farm On Demand
Have fun learning about things that grow with Chicken Little, Farmer Tom, Scarecrow, and all their farmyard friends.
Romp n’ Roll Spring Camp
Drop your preschooler off to enjoy 3 hours of socialization, gym time, group play, and imaginative thinking. For ages 2 to 5, no potty training required. Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Virginia Jazz: The Early Years Exhibition
Highlights six decades of Virginia artists and their contributions to the development of Jazz as an American art form. The presentation features 35 Virginians who achieved national and international acclaim for their work. Exhibition runs through June 2021.
Restore: The Healing Power of Nature
The theme of “Restore” is being used to highlight the healing powers of nature and the interconnectedness of people, plants, and water. Native plants, water conservation, and themes related to health and wellness with a focus on community will be…
A Million Blooms
The Garden’s celebration of spring. A parade of blooms unfurls as the weather warms: daffodils, tulips, peonies, roses, and more.
RVA Community Makers Exhibition
RVA Community Makers is a public art mural compiled by artist Hamilton Glass. The mixed media mural honors five musicians who have been selected for their creativity and impact on the RVA community. Five local visual artists have been selected…
Active-Intermission-Composite-Artifact
Active-Intermission-Composite-Artifact (AICA) includes sculpture, video, and photography from Lily Cox-Richard, Vesna Pavlović, Marina Pinsky and Jonathan Boutefeu.
Little Learners Enrichment Class
Little Learners Enrichment Class
Enjoy stories, music, movement, and art exploration. Register online. (excluding April 22, May 6 & 20)
Creation Station: Making Tracks
Creation Station: Making Tracks
Start your engines! Instead of paintbrushes, paint with cars. Participants will use toy cars and tempera paint to make interesting abstract art.
Play Ball! Doughboys and Baseball during the Great War
Play Ball! Doughboys and Baseball during the Great War
It’s here again! The warmth of sun on your face, the sound of the bat hitting the ball, the smell of the freshly cut grass and the cry to “play ball!” Join Al Barnes, Virginia National Guard Command Historian and…
17 events,
Breakthrough Anniversary Walking Tour
Breakthrough Anniversary Walking Tour
Park historians will lead a tour through the Breakthrough Battle of April 2nd, 1865. This program begins at 9:00 a.m. and is included with regular paid Park admission but, tour reservations and advance payment are required. Please call (804) 861-2408…
Virtual Story Time
Virtual Story Time
Enjoy your favorite storybooks and activities with Lewis Ginter children’s educator Tarneshia Evans every Friday.
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
This series of programs, expertly curated by David Finckel and Wu Han, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center co-artistic directors, celebrates chamber music at its finest. Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Front Row: National was originally conceived in March 2020.…
23 events,
Peek-a-Bloom with Peter Rabbit
Peter Rabbit greets visitors both days during Peek-a-Bloom with Peter Rabbit. 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dominion Energy Family Easter
Dominion Energy Family Easter
Enjoy seasonal sights and sounds including colorful blooms, Easter Bunny appearances, live tunes from Bach to Rock, entertaining performers, a handful of “egg-cellent” activities widely dispersed on the lawns, a scavenger hunt, food trucks, and plenty of space for a…
Breakthrough Battle Anniversary
Breakthrough Battle Anniversary
Remember the 156th Anniversary of the Breakthrough Battle which ended the Petersburg Campaign and forced the Confederate withdrawal from Richmond. The Park hosts a schedule of activities and programs for walk-in visitors. Activities are included with regular daily admission.
Easterpalooza Drive Thru
Easterpalooza Drive Thru
The first 500 kids (12 and under) will receive an Easter goodie bag, which includes the new RFM. Be sure to look for special “Gold” Easter Eggs in your goodie bag for extra prizes. Plus, there will be take-home Easter…
15 events,
Church Tour: Patrick Henry, Liberty or Death, and the American Revolution
Church Tour: Patrick Henry, Liberty or Death, and the American Revolution
Go inside the Historic St. John's Church, the location of the Second Virginia Convention, and hear the fascinating story of Patrick Henry and his 'Liberty or Death" speech in the heady days on the eve of the American Revolution. Tours…
17 events,
Kids Culinary Spring Break Camp
Students will cook and bake from scratch, have fun making arts and crafts projects, have outdoor fun and games in the courtyard. Lunch is included. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Ms. Bee’s Juice Bar Grand Opening
Ms. Bee’s Juice Bar Grand Opening
Ms. Bee’s Juice Bar & Cafe will be celebrating their Grand Opening in the Valentine Garden. After winning the Main Course Competition and months of hard work, Brandi Battle-Brown will open her doors to the public.
Learn to Draw with the Possibilities Artist
Learn to Draw with the Possibilities Artist
Learn to draw a spring flower with Jacki Harris, the Possibilities Artist.
Weight Loss Virtual Seminar
Weight Loss Virtual Seminar
Bremo Pharmacy will help you lose weight, keep it off, and maintain a healthy lifestyle through a medically managed protocol lead by an inspiring one on one coach. Watch the virtual seminar to learn about the protocol to get started…
17 events,
Creation Station: Launchers!
Creation Station: Launchers!
Create launchers that both kids and caregivers will have fun playing with. Participants can choose from several launcher designs. Then they will put their new creation to the test by changing variables to see how far different objects will fly.
Garden Check In
Garden Check In
Every Tuesday viewers of all ages can check-in each week as Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden staff introduces a seasonal topic or garden-related activity that will inspire you to get outside.
Bubble Workshop with Casey Carle
Bubble Workshop with Casey Carle
Join bubble enthusiast Casey Carle to learn how to put on your own bubble show. A live Q&A session will follow the program.
18 events,
Creation Stations – Downtown Location
Creation Stations – Downtown Location
Each week has a different creative theme, suitable for various ages, interests, and sensory needs. Sessions are limited to ten participants each, so make sure to reserve your spot.
Spring Homeschool Day
Spring Homeschool Day
Students will be led by an experienced park educator through three of their programs: “Soldier Life,” which gives hands-on opportunities to understand the challenges faced by Union and Confederate soldiers; “Plantation Life,” which discusses the lives of people in the…
Creation Station: Launchers!
Creation Station: Launchers!
Create launchers that both kids and caregivers will have fun playing with. Participants can choose from several launcher designs. Then they will put their new creation to the test by changing variables to see how far different objects will fly.
22 events,
VCUarts Theatre Presents The Dentist!
A zany tale of love, vengeance......and slapstick! This comedy uses elements of the traditional commedia dell’arte style to create a rowdy and fun experience for the audience. All performances will be outdoors, socially distanced, and masks required for all audience…
Little Learners Enrichment Class
Little Learners Enrichment Class
Enjoy stories, music, movement, and art exploration. Register online. (excluding April 22, May 6 & 20)
Creation Stations – Chesterfield Location
Creation Stations – Chesterfield Location
Each week has a different creative theme, suitable for various ages, interests, and sensory needs. Sessions are limited to ten participants each, so make sure to reserve your spot soon.
Creation Station: Milk Jug Planters
Creation Station: Milk Jug Planters
Bring your green thumb and creativity. Participants will learn how a seed grows into a plant, and then make their own self-watering planter out of a milk jug to take home. Children will add embellishments to their planters to make…
17 events,
Virtual Story Time
Virtual Story Time
Enjoy your favorite storybooks and activities with Lewis Ginter children’s educator Tarneshia Evans every Friday.
Creation Station: Milk Jug Planters
Creation Station: Milk Jug Planters
Bring your green thumb and creativity. Participants will learn how a seed grows into a plant, and then make their own self-watering planter out of a milk jug to take home. Children will add embellishments to their planters to make…
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
This series of programs, expertly curated by David Finckel and Wu Han, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Front Row: National co-artistic directors, celebrates chamber music at its finest. Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Front Row: National was originally conceived in…
21 events,
Wedding Yard Sale and Spring Craft Market
Wedding Yard Sale and Spring Craft Market
Come and find all the items you need for your wedding, or a special handmade gift from a local crafter.
PopUp Market
PopUp Market
Featuring dozens of artisans and other local business vendors. Plus, beer and wine and food trucks. Come see us April 17, May 1, and May 22.
Backyard Dance Party Story Time
Backyard Dance Party Story Time
An interactive, socially-distanced story time full of dance and movement. Registration required.
14 events,
16 events,
Weight Loss Virtual Seminar
Weight Loss Virtual Seminar
Bremo Pharmacy will help you lose weight, keep it off, and maintain a healthy lifestyle through a medically managed protocol lead by an inspiring one on one coach. Watch the virtual seminar to learn about the protocol to get started…
History Happy Hour: Fighting Each Other, Fighting Earth
History Happy Hour: Fighting Each Other, Fighting Earth
The Civil War was American’s deadliest conflict, and it not only destroyed people, but also the natural environment. The fertile Shenandoah Valley, due to its immense agricultural and industrial productivity for the South, became one of the most contested territories,…
18 events,
Student Webinar – Rebuilding America: Reconstruction to Jim Crow
Student Webinar – Rebuilding America: Reconstruction to Jim Crow
This program examines the period of rebuilding and reunification after the Civil War. Students will study the impacts of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, the origins of Jim Crow, and steps taken to disenfranchise African Americans. Recommended for Upper…
Garden Check In
Garden Check In
Every Tuesday viewers of all ages can check-in each week as Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden staff introduces a seasonal topic or garden-related activity that will inspire you to get outside.
Behind the Music Series: Hatikvah
Behind the Music Series: Hatikvah
The story of Hatikvah, the Israeli National Anthem, in honor of the Israeli National Holiday of Yom Ha'atzmaut. Musicologist, Roi Aloni will present this live, virtual lecture concert from his home in Israel.
17 events,
Creation Station: Cloud Dough
Creation Station: Cloud Dough
Participants will have fun making their own cloud dough. They can add color and glitter to their dough, making it extra special and unique to them. Adults will have just as much fun getting messy and learning about the developmental…
Creation Stations – Downtown Location
Creation Stations – Downtown Location
Each week has a different creative theme, suitable for various ages, interests, and sensory needs. Sessions are limited to ten participants each, so make sure to reserve your spot.
The Abuse of Military History
The Abuse of Military History
Military history is essential for understanding our nation’s past, but what happens when this history is misused? This program will examine the many ways that military history has been misused, distorted, or otherwise abused in our society, and to what…
20 events,
FAME, The Musical
Presented by The University of Richmond Department of Theatre & Dance. Registration required.
Little Learners Enrichment Class
Little Learners Enrichment Class
Enjoy stories, music, movement, and art exploration. Register online. (excluding April 22, May 6 & 20)
Creation Stations – Chesterfield Location
Creation Stations – Chesterfield Location
Each week has a different creative theme, suitable for various ages, interests, and sensory needs. Sessions are limited to ten participants each, so make sure to reserve your spot soon.
Creation Station: Cloud Dough
Creation Station: Cloud Dough
Participants will have fun making their own cloud dough. They can add color and glitter to their dough, making it extra special and unique to them. Adults will have just as much fun getting messy and learning about the developmental…
17 events,
Virtual Story Time
Virtual Story Time
Enjoy your favorite storybooks and activities with Lewis Ginter children’s educator Tarneshia Evans every Friday.
From Salzburg and Guadeloupe
From Salzburg and Guadeloupe
Join the Richmond Symphony for a concert celebrating two superstars of their time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Led by our Associate Conductor Chia-Hsuan Lin, this concert will feature violinist Kevin Zhu. A safe, socially-distanced in-person…
25 events,
Shredding Event/Secure Your ID Day
Shredding Event/Secure Your ID Day
BBB stresses the importance of shredding confidential documents that can leave you vulnerable to identity theft...if you don’t need it, SHRED IT. Join this drive-thru shredding event to safely and securely dispose of paper documents that contain sensitive and personal…
PopUp Market
PopUp Market
Featuring dozens of artisans and other local business vendors. Plus, beer and wine and food trucks. Come see us April 17, May 1, and May 22.
SPARC Pop-Up Class (Grades: 5th to 8th)
SPARC Pop-Up Class (Grades: 5th to 8th)
A morning of theatrical fun in SPARC's outdoor classroom. SPARC's fantastic teaching artists will lead a socially distant performing arts class for upper elementary and middle schoolers. This one-time-only class provides a great opportunity to learn a bit about what…
17 events,
MENTOR Virginia’s Day of Well-being
MENTOR Virginia’s Day of Well-being
MENTOR Virginia is partnering with BareSOUL Yoga and Wellness for a Day of Well-being dedicated to practicing mindfulness through enlightening and accessible sessions. This virtual event will offer eight sessions, led by experts, focusing on yoga, breathwork, meditation, mindfulness, and…
From Salzburg and Guadeloupe
From Salzburg and Guadeloupe
Join the Richmond Symphony for a concert celebrating two superstars of their time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. Led by our Associate Conductor Chia-Hsuan Lin, this concert will feature violinist Kevin Zhu. A safe, socially-distanced in-person…
14 events,
Weight Loss Virtual Seminar
Weight Loss Virtual Seminar
Bremo Pharmacy will help you lose weight, keep it off, and maintain a healthy lifestyle through a medically managed protocol lead by an inspiring one on one coach. Watch the virtual seminar to learn about the protocol to get started…
15 events,
Letters from the Front: Voices of World War II
Letters from the Front: Voices of World War II
Join Virginia War Memorial Education Director Jim Triesler as he shares the words and experiences of those serving overseas during World War II. They focused on the mission, while missing loved ones at home. This program will include the voices…
Garden Check In
Garden Check In
Every Tuesday viewers of all ages can check-in each week as Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden staff introduces a seasonal topic or garden-related activity that will inspire you to get outside.
16 events,
Creation Stations – Downtown Location
Creation Stations – Downtown Location
Each week has a different creative theme, suitable for various ages, interests, and sensory needs. Sessions are limited to ten participants each, so make sure to reserve your spot.
Creation Station: Fizzy Dino Eggs
Creation Station: Fizzy Dino Eggs
Participants will learn about different kinds of dinosaurs and how paleontologists can learn about these extinct creatures through the study of fossils. They will have fun cracking open a pre-made Dinosaur egg, and then be able to make one to…
Conversations with CKG: Disordered Eating and Body Image
Conversations with CKG: Disordered Eating and Body Image
Join CKG and a guest expert to discuss disordered eating and body image struggles among teens. Learn how these behaviors may lead to more problematic eating disorders and put individuals at risk of serious health concerns. They will discuss warning…
20 events,
Little Learners Enrichment Class
Little Learners Enrichment Class
Enjoy stories, music, movement, and art exploration. Register online. (excluding April 22, May 6 & 20)
Creation Station: Fizzy Dino Eggs
Creation Station: Fizzy Dino Eggs
Participants will learn about different kinds of dinosaurs and how paleontologists can learn about these extinct creatures through the study of fossils. They will have fun cracking open a pre-made Dinosaur egg, and then be able to make one to…
Creation Stations – Chesterfield Location
Creation Stations – Chesterfield Location
Each week has a different creative theme, suitable for various ages, interests, and sensory needs. Sessions are limited to ten participants each, so make sure to reserve your spot soon.
14 events,
Virtual Story Time
Virtual Story Time
Enjoy your favorite storybooks and activities with Lewis Ginter children’s educator Tarneshia Evans every Friday.