Chick-fil-A Operation Cow Drop

Hanover County Airport

Fun with live music, airplanes, food trucks, games, and lots of parachuting cows filling the skies. (Free, $ for kids zone) ...

Free

Native Bee/Flower Scavenger Hunt

Ginter Park Library 1200 Westbrook Ave, Richmond, VA

May is for flowers, and flowers need bees. Find the flowers and the bees hiding in the children's area. Bring them to the front desk for a sweet treat and ...

Free

Kids Create Art – Kimmy Cantrell Masks

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

Grades 3 through 5 explore asymmetry while creating a colorful and whimsical mask in the style of artist Kimmy Cantrell, using oil pastels and cardboard. Registration begins April 19. ...

Free

Family Story Time with RVA Author Christina Shawn

bbgb tales for kids 3003 W Cary St, Richmond, VA

Richmond-based author Christina Shawn, who will be reading aloud her heartwarming new debut picture book, And Then Came You. Families grow and change. Change can be scary, but even a ...

Free

Insect Discovery with Family Learning Adventures

Powhatan State Park 4616 Powhatan State Park Rd, Powhatan

Explore the fascinating world of Virginia's insects with hands-on activities. The friendly folks from Family Learning Adventures will share all sorts of amazing facts about some of the smallest yet ...

Free

STEAM TEAM: Celebrate Urban Birding

Westover Hills Library 1408 Westover Hills Boulevard

Learn about the birds that visit our feeders here in Virginia. Each participant will make a birdseed feeder to take home. ...

Free

May the Third Be With You

Sandston Library 23 E. Willamsburg Rd., Sandston, VA

Embark on an intergalactic adventure. Practice your Jedi skills with Star Wars-themed crafts and activities. Feel free to don your favorite Star Wars attire or costumes. ...

Free

Mother’s Day Bubbles and Blooms

Crafted RVA 4900-151 Libbie Mill E Blvd, Richmond, VA, United States

The Freckled Flower Farm will lead making stunning floral arrangements on wine bottles (filled with water) for a  fun and engaging activity. ...

$

¿Qué Pasa? Festival of Virginia

Brown's Island 7th and Tredegar Streets, Richmond, VA

The celebration of Latin American and Hispanic culture features art, performances, food vendors, and artisans. ...

Free

Virginia Snake Identification

Rockwood Nature Center 3401 Courthouse Road, North Chesterfield, VA

The best way to stay safe around snakes is to learn how to identify them. Join an environmental educator to learn how to identify the most common snakes found in ...

Free

Kids Create Art – Wire Sculpture Mobiles

Bon Air Library 9103 Rattlesnake Road, North Chesterfield, VA

Learn wire sculpting techniques inspired by Alexander Calder, an American sculptor. Use wire and sticks while applying the physics of torque and balance to your creation. For grades 3 through ...

Free

Landing on the Moon

Taylor Farm Park Whiteside Road, Sandston, VA, United States

A moon-tastic experience, where you create your own moon and watch it fizz and pop. This is a fun activity that lets you dig into astronomy, chemistry, and art all ...

Free

History of a Virginia Civil Rights Leader with Sheree Scarborough

Book People 10464 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VA

Nannie Berger Hairston was a crusader for justice in twentieth-century Virginia advocating for civil rights and social justice. Hairston was born in West Virginia in 1921, she attended segregated schools, ...

Free

Teen STEAM: Sew a Felt Cat

Westover Hills Library 1408 Westover Hills Boulevard

Sew a small felt stuffie of a cat. No experience required and all supplies provided. For ages 12 and up. Registration required due to space limitations. ...

Free

Innsbrook Mile

Innsbrook, (Markel Plaza) 4600 Cox Road, Richmond

A part of the East Coast Triathlon Festival weekend, the Innsbrook Mile is a mile race for all ages (youth to adult). This slightly flowy, out-and-back course treats participants to ...

$

Secrets of the Bats

Powhatan State Park 4616 Powhatan State Park Rd, Powhatan

Uncover the wonders of these mysterious creatures with interactive activities and conversations with bat experts. Head out into field to listen and look for bats as they take to the ...

Free
Event Series COMEDYSPORTZ®

Comedysportz

CSz Richmond Theater 8906-H West Broad Street, Richmond, VA, United States

A fun, fast-paced, competitive improvisational comedy that's perfect for date night, party groups or the whole family. Your suggestions drive the action. Repeats Saturdays ...

$

Wish Upon a Star

Meadow Farm 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen

Members of the NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassadors will offer views of the night sky with several of their telescopes. Start with a brief overview of the stars and constellations with ...

Free

Richmond Flying Squirrels – Star Wars Day

The Diamond 3001 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA

May the fourth be with you. Rock your best Star Wars gear and participate in a special Star Wars jersey auction to benefit the Science Museum of VA. Gates: 12:30 ...

Free

East Coast Triathlon Festival

Innsbrook, (Markel Plaza) 4600 Cox Road, Richmond

A weekend of triathlon and running events featuring 10 different races including youth/adult triathlons, duathlons, and mile run races for all experience levels plus elite development triathlons for juniors and ...

$

Girls on the Run Memories in Motion 5K

Bryan Park 4308 Hermitage Road, Richmond

The 5K is a key part of the GOTR experience - crossing that finish line gives girls a tangible sense of accomplishment and the confidence to achieve their dreams. All ...

$
Event Series Self Care Sundays

Self Care Sundays

Powhatan State Park 4616 Powhatan State Park Rd, Powhatan

Join in on various activities specially created to help engage with beautiful surroundings. Celebrate kinship with nature and cultivate our own well-being. Depending on the seasonal happenings, activities can include ...

Free
Event Series Sundays in the Shade

Sundays in the Shade

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

A relaxing afternoon under the pavilion with live acoustic-style music. Wine purchases will be available in the Tasting Room from 11:00am-6:00pm, with live music from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Sunday May through September. ...

Free
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