Junior League of Richmond’s Annual Book & Author Event
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VADiscover new authors and books. In-person and virtual event tickets are available
70th Anniversary of the Barksdale Theatre
Atlee Library 9161 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VAJoin Bruce Miller, Artistic Director for the Virginia Repertory Theater, for a hilarious and heart-warming presentation on the founding of the Barksdale Theater at Hanover Tavern. In 2012, Barksdale merged with Theatre IV to create Virginia Rep, which will celebrate its 70th anniversary this summer.
Virginia529 College Savings Plan
Twin Hickory Library 5001 Twin Hickory Rd, Glen Allen, VA, United StatesLearn how to save for future qualified higher education expenses in tax-advantaged 529 accounts. Then, ask questions about your family's specific needs during a Q&A session with the expert presenter from Virginia 529.
Spring PlantFest
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VAFeatures vendors selling plants ranging from well-known favorites to rare exotics and other garden-related items. Presented by Garden volunteers. Does not include Garden admission.
The Bizarre Bazaar
Richmond Raceway Complex 600 E Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VAA marketplace with seasonal gifts and decorative accessories for the home and garden, gourmet food and cookbooks, clothing, toys, fine crafts and artwork, furniture, and jewelry.
Virginia Farm Festival
Meadow Event Park 13111 Dawn Boulevard, Doswell, VAThe event is a celebration of the spring harvest and planting, the interconnection between growing food and health, and all things fun.
Richmond Coin and Currency Show
ACCA Shrine Center 1712 Bellevue Avenue, Richmond, United StatesUS, Foreign, and Ancient coins and currency to buy, sell, and trade. Raffle prizes all weekend. Family friendly event. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Fri - Sat 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Sun
Virginians in the West Indies Expedition
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAIn 1740, Great Britain mounted the largest overseas expedition in its history to that time. The goal was to seize control of Spain’s West Indies possessions during the so-called War of Jenkins’ Ear. Tickets are required for in-person admission. Tickets are not needed if you would prefer to join live on YouTube or Facebook.
First Fridays
Virginia Museum of History and Culture 428 North Boulevard, Richmond, VAThe museum will offer free admission to the galleries, specials in the Café, access to food trucks, live music, and family-centered activities. Stop by the RFM table for a fun craft and chance to win a prize!
Science After Dark: Revenge of the 5th
Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United StatesCalling all Jedis, princesses, Wookiees, supreme commanders, and stormtroopers: explore the STEM behind invisible forces present in our universe. With a night filled activities such as making mini lightsabers, watching sith lightning in action, and many other fun demos, there's no shortage of fun.
