Festivals & Fairs in Newport News

Richmond Book Festival

In 1 week · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Rueger Park/Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary

Sing Books with Emily

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · Ages 4–7

Sing Books with Emily is a singing story time with picture books based on songs for children of all ages. Join Emily to sing songs from a wide range of musical styles accompanied by bespoke sing along tracks and Emily's fun Symphony of Silly Instruments including ukulele, glockenspiel, and kazoo....

Earth Day

In 1 week · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Science Museum of Virginia

Playtime with Early Literacy Center

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library

We will have our Early Literacy center available for free play for an hour after storytime. Drop in, no registration or tickets required.

Delmarva Shorebirds at Fredericksburg Nationals

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 10:05 PM UTC · Virginia Credit Union Stadium

MiLB Single-A: Delmarva Shorebirds at Fredericksburg Nationals at Virginia Credit Union Stadium

Open Play

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 2:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · York County Public Library

Join us for creative and imaginative play at the Yorktown Library. This is an open program for children to drop in with their caregivers and play and socialize with other families in the community.

University Symphony Orchestra

In 2 weeks · Apr 22 – Apr 24 · University of Richmond, Camp Concert Hall

Champions

In 2 weeks · Apr 23 – Apr 25 · Coalition Theater

Night Bloom, ICA Gala After-Party

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM–4:00 PM UTC · Institute for Contemporary Art

Memphis Redbirds at Norfolk Tides

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 10:35 PM UTC · Harbor Park

MiLB Triple-A: Memphis Redbirds at Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park

Hickory Crawdads at Hill City Howlers

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 10:00 PM UTC · Bank of the James Stadium

MiLB Single-A: Hickory Crawdads at Hill City Howlers at Bank of the James Stadium

Book Bling: A DIY Glow-Up

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library

Book Bling is a craft night for teens who want to create, hang out, and personalize a book cover with fun materials like gems and washi tape. Teens are welcome to bring their own books if they can, or may use donated books we have on hand. No experience needed—just show up and make something cool!

The Story of a Black Founding Father: A Talk by Dr. Sesha Joi Moon

In 1 week · Apr 17 – Apr 19 · St. John's Church Foundation

Book Talk with Katherine Ridgway | The Buried Cause

In 1 week · Apr 15 – Apr 16 · Conference Rooms

Stay and Play

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 2:00 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Hopewell Library · Ages Up to 5

Stay and Play is a drop-in playdate program for children from birth to 24 months. Stay after Baby and Me or just come in for the playdate to chat with other caregivers, while your baby has fun with our toy collection.

Kids Run Trains

In 3 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 2:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · York County Public Library

Come see the Kids Run Trains interactive modular layout and try your hand at operating the trains! Registration is not required. Due to limited parking, carpooling is encouraged.

Art & Architecture Walking Tour – Both Sides of the Track: April 25

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 4:00 AM UTC · Taubman Museum of Art

The Art of The Cocktail: Milk & Honey

In 1 week · Apr 14 – Apr 16 · Virago Spirits

Spring Artisan Market

In 1 week · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Bingo Beer Co

Improv Workshop: Unexpectedly Funny!

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Join us for Unexpectedly Funny, an exhilarating improv workshop with Nikki Frias! Discover the joy of spontaneous creativity while exploring the fundamentals of improvisation in a fun and supportive environment. Through engaging games, exercises, and group activities, participants will sharpen...

Best Buddies Richmond Friendship Walk

In 1 week · Apr 19 – Apr 20 · Richmond Kickers

Poetry Night for Kids

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library

In celebration of National Poetry Month, children in grades 3-5 are invited to attend Poetry Night! We will read several poems, then participants will have the opportunity to write their own poems in several creative formats. Anyone who participates will be encouraged to submit their favorite...

Somerset Patriots at Richmond Flying Squirrels

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 11:05 PM UTC · CarMax Park

MiLB Double-A: Somerset Patriots at Richmond Flying Squirrels at CarMax Park

Opening Reception Pivotal Introspection

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 4:00 AM UTC · Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College

Join us for the opening of Randolph College’s studio art seniors’ capstone exhibition. Reception.

Chamber Ensembles

In 1 week · Apr 20 – Apr 22 · University of Richmond, Camp Concert Hall

Cat Lounge

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Prince George Library

Looking to destress and unwind? Thinking about getting a cat? Love kitties, but have a family member who is allergic? Join us at the Hopewell Library for a cat lounge! An entirely free visit to meet and greet kitties from the Prince George Animal Shelter. We will be taking over our Non-Profit...

Watercolor + Flowers

In 2 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 10:00 PM–12:00 PM UTC · Benchtop Brewing Co.

Drop-In Craft

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Lynchburg Public Library - Main

Drop in any time between 10 am and 12:30 pm to make a themed craft curated by our Adult Services staff. All supplies are provided!

The Lab

In 1 week · Apr 17 – Apr 18 · Coalition Theater

April - May Exhibits

In 3 weeks · Apr 25 – May 17 · Art Works

'Bad' Art Night: Acrylic & Watercolor

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 10:15 PM–11:30 PM UTC · York County Public Library

This month's artistic mediums are acrylic paint and watercolor paint.

4th Friday Art Shows Opening Reception

In 2 weeks · Apr 24 – Apr 26 · Art Works

Teen Mermaid Tail Macramé Keychain

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Hopewell Library · Ages 10–17

Teens will learn basic macramé knotting techniques while creating a stylish mermaid tail keychain using colorful cord and beads. This hands-on program encourages creativity, patience, and self-expression as participants design a functional accessory they can clip to backpacks, keys, or bags.

Tiny Builders (Ages 3-5)

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Lynchburg Public Library - Main

Bring your imagination to Tiny Builders at the Miller Center! This program will feature Mega Bloks, KEVA Planks, MAGNA-TILES, and more! For children ages 3-5 and their parents/guardians.

: Artist, Educator, Visionary

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 AM UTC · Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College

From Page to Planet

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Poquoson Public Library

Adults. Join us for a hands-on program designed to create beautiful wildflower seed globes with discarded book pages and decorative tealights using glass jars, wire, and beads. Like books, seeds begin quietly—but given the right care, they can transform the world! This workshop blends eco-friendly..

Anniversary Party!

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM–3:59 AM UTC · Institute for Contemporary Art

Big Girl Blitz Launch with Danielle Allen

In 1 week · Apr 14 – Apr 15 · Fountain Bookstore, Inc.

The American Revolution and the Fate of the World

In 1 week · Apr 15 – Apr 16 · Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC)

Family Movie Night: Madagascar

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library

Grab your favorite people and join us for a screening of a fun movie. This program is a great way for families to enjoy an evening out together. All movies in this series are rated G or PG. Caregivers are invited to join their child for the movie. Caregivers not partaking in the movie must stay in.

Toddler Tales

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · York County Public Library

Toddler Tales is an introduction to story time for toddlers and their parent/caregiver. The program is designed for children to experience literature through interactive play, songs and books while providing early literacy information to parents and caregivers.

STEAM Team (Ages 6 to 10)

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 8:30 PM–9:15 PM UTC · Lynchburg Public Library - Main

Kids ages 6 to 10 are encouraged to join us for STEAM Team! Each month's program will focus on one or more STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) elements through fun, hands-on activities and experiments. April: Morse Code Creations (TECHNOLOGY) Space is limited and is available on.

Preschool Story Time

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · York County Public Library

Story time is a program with stories, poems, finger plays, songs and a craft with a focus on nurturing a lifelong love of reading and appreciation of books.

Teen Pour Paint Coasters

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Prince George Library · Ages 10–17

Unleash your creativity and create stunning, one-of-a-kind coasters using the vibrant and fun technique of pour painting! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to mix acrylic paints and a pouring medium to craft colorful, abstract designs that make your coasters both functional and artistic...

Manga and Anime Club

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library

Do you love to watch anime, read manga, or even draw characters? At Anime Club, we read and discuss manga, choose anime shows and movies to watch together, and play various games, do crafts, and other fun activities related to Japanese culture.

Luke Bobbit and The Crocodilians

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 1:00 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Downtown

Southside from the Heart- Hopewell Evenings

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Hopewell Library

Southside From the Heart is a local arm of From the Heart, a charitable organization based in Richmond VA that creates and donates knitted and crocheted objects to various groups. Looking to improve your skills? Everyone in your family already well decked out in scarves? This is the place for you!

Mad Hatter Art & Design Auction

In 2 weeks · Apr 24 – Apr 26 · Branch Museum of Design

Arts & Crafts Club: Book Bedazzling

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library

Book BedazzlingJoin us each month for a new creative challenge! This session is all about transforming book covers into sparkling, personalized works of art using gems. No experience needed—just bring your imagination and a willingness to try something new.

Cuban Spectacular: Do You Know What it Means to be in New Orleans?

In 2 weeks · Apr 23 – Apr 25 · University of Richmond, Alice Jepson Theatre