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Open Play

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 2:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · York County Public Library · 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

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.

Sing Books with Emily

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · 120 N Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA · 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....

Memphis Redbirds at Norfolk Tides

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 10:35 PM UTC · Harbor Park · 150 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA

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

Playtime with Early Literacy Center

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · 120 N Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA

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

University Symphony Orchestra

In 2 weeks · Apr 22 – Apr 24 · University of Richmond, Camp Concert Hall · 455 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA

Delmarva Shorebirds at Fredericksburg Nationals

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 10:05 PM UTC · Virginia Credit Union Stadium · 42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA

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

Richmond Book Festival

In 1 week · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Rueger Park/Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary · 3021 Maplewood Ave., Richmond, VA

Champions

In 2 weeks · Apr 23 – Apr 25 · Coalition Theater · 8 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Book Bling: A DIY Glow-Up

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library · 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA

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!

Night Bloom, ICA Gala After-Party

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM–4:00 PM UTC · Institute for Contemporary Art · 601 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Hickory Crawdads at Hill City Howlers

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 10:00 PM UTC · Bank of the James Stadium · 3180 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA

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

Kids Run Trains

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 2:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · York County Public Library · 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

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 · 110 Salem Avenue, Roanoke, VA

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 · 2401 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Book Talk with Katherine Ridgway | The Buried Cause

In 1 week · Apr 15 – Apr 16 · Conference Rooms · 800 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA

The Art of The Cocktail: Milk & Honey

In 1 week · Apr 14 – Apr 16 · Virago Spirits · 1727 Rhoadmiller Street, Richmond, VA

Poetry Night for Kids

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library · 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA

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...

Staging Shakespeare: From Script to Performance

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · 120 N Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA

To register for this program, please scroll down and click on blue "Register" box. In honor of Shakespeare's birthday (traditionally celebrated on April 23), MRSPL is excited to welcome Georgetown University's Dr. Michael Collins for a lively lecture exploring the challenges and opportunities of...

Spring Artisan Market

In 1 week · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Bingo Beer Co · 2900 W Broad St, Richmond, VA

Stay and Play

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 2:00 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Hopewell Library · 209 E Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA · 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.

Best Buddies Richmond Friendship Walk

In 1 week · Apr 19 – Apr 20 · Richmond Kickers · 3201 Maplewood Avenue, Richmond, VA

Somerset Patriots at Richmond Flying Squirrels

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 11:05 PM UTC · CarMax Park · 3001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA

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 · 1 Quinlan Street, Quinlan, VA

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

'Bad' Art Night: Acrylic & Watercolor

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 10:15 PM–11:30 PM UTC · York County Public Library · 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

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

Chamber Ensembles

In 1 week · Apr 20 – Apr 22 · University of Richmond, Camp Concert Hall · 455 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA

Mother's Day Cards with Tracy

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Prince George Library · 6605 Courts Drive, Hopewell, VA

Spend a creative afternoon of handmade card-making! Space is limited, registration is required. Register online at www.arls.org.

Watercolor + Flowers

In 2 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 10:00 PM–12:00 PM UTC · Benchtop Brewing Co. · 434 Hull Street, Richmond, VA

April - May Exhibits

In 2 weeks · Apr 25 – May 17 · Art Works · 320 Hull Street, Richmond, VA

The Lab

In 1 week · Apr 17 – Apr 18 · Coalition Theater · 8 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

From Page to Planet

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Poquoson Public Library · 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA

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..

The American Revolution and the Fate of the World

In 1 week · Apr 15 – Apr 16 · Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) · 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA

Family Coloring Club

In 3 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 7:45 PM–8:45 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · 120 N Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA

Do you love to color and draw? Spend your early release Wednesdays with us! Join us for Coloring Club! We will have crayons, coloring sheets, blank paper, and fun music. Make art and new friends while you color. This program is for children and their families. No registration required. Attendance...

Drop-In Craft

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Lynchburg Public Library - Main · 2315 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg, VA

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!

4th Friday Art Shows Opening Reception

In 2 weeks · Apr 24 – Apr 26 · Art Works · 320 Hull Street, Richmond, VA

Budget Bites! Free Program from the Virginia Cooperative Extension

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Hopewell Library · 209 E Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA

$40. 4 Nights. Family of Four. Can It Be Done? Join us for a hands-on, interactive cooking experience to prepare and plate four complete dinners on a total grocery budget of $40. Participants will learn practical budgeting strategies, smart shopping tips, and cost-saving meal planning techniques...

Toddler Tales

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · York County Public Library · 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

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.

: Artist, Educator, Visionary

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

Preschool Story Time

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · York County Public Library · 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

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.

Manga and Anime Club

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library · 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA

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.

Anniversary Party!

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM–3:59 AM UTC · Institute for Contemporary Art · 601 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Tiny Builders (Ages 3-5)

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Lynchburg Public Library - Main · 2315 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg, VA

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.

Cat Lounge

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 2:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Prince George Library · 6605 Courts Drive, Hopewell, VA

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...

Arts & Crafts Club: Book Bedazzling

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library · 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA

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.

Mad Hatter Art & Design Auction

In 2 weeks · Apr 24 – Apr 26 · Branch Museum of Design · 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA

Big Girl Blitz Launch with Danielle Allen

In 1 week · Apr 14 – Apr 15 · Fountain Bookstore, Inc. · 1307 E Cary St, Richmond, VA

Revolutionary Escape Room: Session 1

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · York County Public Library · 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

The British are coming! Help the patriot cause by finding clues and solving puzzles before time runs out. Register your team of 3-7 friends below. Your session time slot includes an introduction plus 20 minutes to complete the challenges.FYI: The listed capacity for this session is 1 as in one...

Improv Workshop: Unexpectedly Funny!

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · 120 N Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA

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...

Baby Bookworms

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · York County Public Library · 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

Baby Bookworms is a story time program for the very young. We explore literacy tips, read a story, sing songs, participate in finger play and conclude with a parenting topic and free play each week.

STEAM Team (Ages 6 to 10)

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 8:30 PM–9:15 PM UTC · Lynchburg Public Library - Main · 2315 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg, VA

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.

STEAM: April Showers!

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Poquoson Public Library · 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA

Participants will learn about the water cycle through various hands-on experiments and activities such as water cycle in a jar, shaving cream clouds, and run-off water demonstration.