Home for Good Playhouse Event
Short Pump Town Center 11800 West Broad Street, Richmond, VACome out to see one-of-a-kind playhouses built by generous local builders to support a local nonprofit that advocates for children in Henrico County who have experienced abuse and neglect. Visit the Main Plaza to see these amazing playhouses and have an opportunity to take one home. Benefits Henrico CASA.
Dinosaur Discovery
Ettrick-Matoaca Library 4501 River Road, South Chesterfield, VABring 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.
Scotchtown Fiber Festival
Patrick Henry's Scotchtown 16120 Chiswell Lane, Beaverdam, VACelebrate 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, VADemonstrations 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, VAAges 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.
Spaced Out- Mad Science: Sun and Stars
Meadowdale Library 4301 Meadowdale Blvd, Richmond, VAAges 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.
Flowers For Friends
North Courthouse Road Library 325 Courthouse Road, North Chesterfield, VATeens, 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.
Seed Bombs
Clover Hill Library 6701 Deer Run Dr., Midlothian, VALearn 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.
Growing in the Garden
Armour House and Gardens 4001 Clarendon Road, Henrico, VAAges 4 to 5, meet at the children's garden for an afternoon of exploration and imagination. Plant seedlings (while supplies last), play in the children's market and make beautiful sounds on the music wall.
15th Annual Richmond Fashion Week RVAFW Grand Finale Show
Bon Secours Training Center 2401 W. Leigh Street, Richmond, VirginiaThe mission of RVAFW is to highlight the vision, celebrate the fulfillment, and continuously expand the potential of Richmond, Virginia's gifted, diverse fashion and arts community. Forward Foundation has been selected as the nonprofit beneficiary for this luxury couture fashion event.
