“Each Quilt, A Story” Exhibit Opening
For all ages. Celebrate Black History Month at the opening reception for an extraordinary quilt exhibit presented by the Sisters of the Yam African American Quilters Guild! Enjoy the art and craftsmanship of these beautiful quilts and learn about their history and culture from historical interpreters and the quilters themselves. Music will be provided by a local choir, and light refreshments will be served. The quilt exhibit will move to Walkerton Tavern and be on display from February 6-24. Information: Rachel Moore, 501-5134.
Sun, Feb 5, 2-5 p.m.
Eastern Henrico Recreation Center. Free.
Kite Festival
For all ages. Will March blow in like a lion? Henrico’s kite enthusiasts certainly hope so! Enjoy kite flying and demonstrations, exhibits, and contests and games in the pastoral setting of Dorey Park. Live family entertainment will be provided by Henrico County Public Schools and local band Sky Run. Hosted by the Richmond Air Force Kite Club, in cooperation with the Division of Recreation and Parks. Concessions will be available for purchase. Information: Rachel Moore, 501-5134.
Sat, Mar 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
(Rain date: Sun, Mar 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
Dorey Park. Free.
23rd Annual Henrico 5K Run/Walk
For all ages. This event is sponsored by the Division of Recreation and Parks in cooperation with the Innsbrook Owners Association and the Richmond Road Runners.
The first 300 participants registered will receive a t-shirt! Awards will also be given to runners in the following categories: top three overall males, top three overall females, and the top three finishers in each of the 13 age divisions.
To register, participants must submit an official 5K registration form (can be photocopied) and payment. The entry fee is $10 for pre-registration and $15 for on-site registration. Participants may pre-register January 21 through April 4 in person or by mail to: Annual Henrico 5K Registration, P.O. Box 90775, Henrico, VA 23273-0775. Registration and check-in for participants will be held from 7:30-8:45 a.m. at the Shoppes at Innsbrook off of Dominion Blvd. Information: Rachel Moore, 501-5134.
1AE.074902 Sat, Apr 7, 9 a.m. Rain or shine.
Innsbrook Corporate Center. Click here for registration form (PDF).
Earth Day Celebration
For all ages. Celebrate Earth Day with the Division of Recreation and Parks, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Central Virginia Waste Management Authority, County of Henrico Energy Management Plan, and Keep Henrico Beautiful! Enjoy live entertainment by OminOtagO, a duet performing an eclectic mix of rock and pop music. Activities and entertainment will include educational booths and displays, recycling games, the Henrico County Bookmobile, arts and crafts promoting litter pick-up, face painting, and more. The Wildlife Center of Virginia will be on-site with live animals and will educate you on animal rescue. Three Lakes Nature Center will also feature hands-on activities and educational displays. Come out and celebrate the environment! Concessions will be available for purchase. Information: Rachel Moore, 501-5134.
Sat, Apr 21, 1-4 p.m. (No rain date.)
Three Lakes Park. Free.
Sheep to Shawl
For all ages. Meadow Farm is shearing its sheep and taking the wool through the entire process from sheep to shawl. Spinning, weaving, and natural dyes are all part of this process. Come try your hand at some of these activities. Make a wool craft to take home. Information: 501-2130.
Sat, Apr 21, noon-4 p.m.
Meadow Farm Museum. Free.
Walkerton Spring Festival
For all ages. Join in the revelry of the spring season at one of Henrico County’s historical gems! Live music and dance performances, crafts, games, face painting, tours of the tavern, food, and drink will all be part of this celebration. In case of inclement weather, the festival may be cancelled. Information: 261-6898.
Sat, May 5, 1-4 p.m.
Walkerton Tavern. Free.
KidFest
For all ages. Attention kids! Come out and enjoy games, arts and crafts, information booths, and more, all tailored just for kids! Listen to rocking live music by local teen bands and be sure to peruse the art exhibits by local galleries that feature children artists. Concessions will be available for purchase. Information: Rachel Moore, 501-5134.
Sat, May 12, 1-4 p.m. No rain date.
Deep Run Park. Free.
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social
For all ages. Treat your taste buds to Bruster’s delicious ice cream, tour the historic house, and try out some old-fashioned games while listening to the toe-tapping sounds of period music. Great fun for the whole family. Information: 652-3411.
Sun, May 13, 4-6 p.m.
Clarke-Palmore House Museum. Free.
May Play Day
For all ages. Come join us for old-fashioned family fun, music, games, crafts, gardening activities, food vendors, and more! The Armour House and its beautiful gardens will be open for tours too! Information: 343-3506.
Sat, May 19, 1-5 p.m.
The Armour House and Gardens. Free.
Memorial Day Festivities in Sandston
For all ages. The American Legion Sandston Post 242 is hosting several ceremonies and events in honor of our veterans, especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. This year’s theme is “Honor Our Veterans.” For more information, call 737-4081, 317-1880, or e-mail bren321tem@verizon.net.
Mon, May 28
Noon - Memorial Service
Seven Pines National Cemetery
1 p.m. - 4th Annual Post 242 Parade
Williamsburg Road
2 p.m. - Post Parade Celebration
Sandston Ball Fields (J.B. Finley Rd.)
Enjoy family activities, educational booths, free food and drinks, live music, and more!
Varina Day
For all ages. The Varina Ruritan Club, in cooperation with Henrico County Division of Recreation and Parks, will be hosting its 16th Annual Varina Community Day in June. If your organization would like to reserve a booth for Varina Day, please call Randy Welch at 328-4500. Information: Rachel Moore, 501-5134.
Sat, June 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dorey Park. Free.
Mountain Road Art and Exhibit Show
For all ages. Explore the art and history on Mountain Road in Glen Allen by viewing the unique exhibits displayed at the Virginia Randolph Museum, Walkerton Tavern, The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, and Meadow Farm Museum. The Gumenick Gallery at the Center will feature heARTbeat of Virginia, and the Slantwall will showcase Melancholy Escape by artist Max Rooney. Walkerton Tavern will be hosting the opening reception for the Art of Recovery exhibit. Information: 261-6898.
Sun, June 3, 1-4 p.m.
Mountain Road in Glen Allen. Free.
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Adventure Series
For all ages. Suffering from cabin fever? Join us for this series of slide presentations celebrating the great outdoors! Speakers will present their own experiences across America and around the world. The series concludes with some spectacular short films on mountain culture! Locations are listed below, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Information: Dee Donnelly, 501-5147.
“Waterwalk: A Passage of Ghosts”
Fri, Mar 2, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Henrico County Administration Board Room. Free!
In 1996 Steven Faulkner and his 16 year-old son Justin left the fast world of cars, jobs, schools, televisions, and computers and set out on a 1,000 mile voyage in their 16-foot canoe, Natty Bumpo. They followed the route first taken in 1673 by the early French explorers Joliet and Marquette to discover the Upper Mississippi River. Waterwalk is a journey into the heart of this continent 300 years ago, a modern exploration of the quiet waterways that weave their way through America, and a voyage through the heart of a father-son relationship. Steven Faulkner teaches Creative Writing at Longwood University. A movie based on his book “Waterwalk: A Passage of Ghosts” is being produced by Michigan Blue Lake Productions.
Across the Roof of America presented by Leonard Atkins
Fri, Mar 16, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Henrico County Administration Board Room. Free!
The Continental Divide follows the Rocky Mountains for more than 2,700 miles in the United States and is a part of the National Scenic Trails System. A complete traverse of it demands using maps and compass during cross-country travel, fording glacier melt-swollen streams, ascending 13,000-foot passes, crossing deserts in 100-degree heat, and crashing through thigh-high snow drifts. As Coordinator of the Across the Roof of America Expedition, award-winning local author and renowned hiker Leonard Atkins will share stories and photos as he walked the Continental Divide for six months from Canada to Mexico.
An Evening With Mountainfilm
Fri, Mar 23, 7-10 p.m. Henrico Theatre in Highland Springs. Free!
Each year in Telluride, Colorado, Mountainfilm celebrates cultures unique to mountain communities with an international rendezvous of legendary mountaineers, environmentalists, filmmakers, authors, scientists, and artists. The mission of Mountainfilm is to educate and inspire audiences about issues that matter, cultures worth exploring, and environments worth preserving. Don’t miss this opportunity to view incredible outdoor films!