Things to do in Hanover

Hanover is the historic courthouse community north of Richmond, home to the 18th-century Hanover Courthouse green and the quiet trails of Pole Green Park nearby. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Hanover, Virginia.

Thu, Sep 10

Narwhal-tastic Clay Creations

Hands-on polymer clay workshop for kids 8+ sculpting their own magical narwhals.

4:30 PM Montpelier Branch, Hanover

8–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Sep 10

Teen Hangout

Weekly after-school hangout for 6th–12th graders with games and supervised activities.

4:00 PM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

12–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Sep 10

Fly Me to the Moon Crafts

Space-themed craft program for grades 3–5 using recycled materials with a local artist.

4:00 PM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

4–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Sep 10

Checkmate Challenge - Chess at the Library

Drop-in chess games at the library for kids 10+ with an experienced guide teaching strategy.

6:00 PM Creative Commons Montpelier, Hanover

10–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Sep 10

Intermediate Tai Chi

Intermediate Tai Chi at Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)

2:00 PM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–18 yrs

Fri, Sep 11

Teen Brain Break [SELF DIRECTED EVENT Sept.-Dec,.]

Teen Brain Break: puzzles, teasers & coloring activities to unwind and challenge.

Atlee Branch, Hanover

13–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Sep 11

Mechanicsville Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Teen-led board at the library—play games, eat snacks, and shape your community.

4:30 PM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

12–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Sep 11

Mad about Mahjong!

Mad about Mahjong! at Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side)

10:00 AM Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side), Hanover

0–18 yrs

Sat, Sep 12

Craft & Read w/RMC

Design magnets, make wellness cards, create bookmarks, and read with a student buddy.

11:00 AM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

3–12 yrsIndoor

Sat, Sep 12

Move & Groove Storytime- Montpelier Branch

All-ages storytime with music, movement, and imagination at Pamunkey Regional Library.

11:00 AM Creative Commons Montpelier, Hanover

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Sep 12

Atlee Lego Club

Show off your Lego builds and connect with other builders at Atlee Library.

3:00 PM Atlee Branch, Hanover

5–12 yrsIndoor

Sat, Sep 12

GUS- Learn to Event

Learn practical cooking skills from community experts in GUS (Granny's Underground Society).

1:00 PM Montpelier Meeting Room, Hanover

16–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Sep 12

Pokémon Club - Deck Building, Card Trading, and Battles (OH MY)

Trade Pokémon cards, build decks, and battle fellow fans at the library.

12:00 PM Creative Commons Montpelier, Hanover

8–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Sep 12

Library Card Sign-up Day

Get a free library card and enjoy complimentary ice cream at Pamunkey Regional Library.

Hanover

0–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Sep 14

Medicare 101

Medicare 101 at Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)

6:30 PM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–18 yrs

Mon, Sep 14

Mother Goose Storytime- Atlee Branch

Babies and toddlers enjoy nursery rhymes, singing, and stories with caregivers.

11:00 AM Storytime Room, Hanover

0–2 yrsIndoor

Mon, Sep 14

Preschool Storytime- Atlee Branch

Preschoolers enjoy books, music, and fingerplays at this interactive storytime program.

10:15 AM Storytime Room, Hanover

3–5 yrsIndoor

Mon, Sep 14

Mother Goose Storytime- Ashland Branch

Mother Goose Storytime- Ashland Branch at Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)

10:30 AM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

6–18 yrs

Tue, Sep 15

Mother Goose Storytime- Mechanicsville Branch

Nursery rhymes, singing, and reading for babies and caregivers (6–24 months).

10:15 AM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–2 yrsIndoor

Tue, Sep 15

Atlee Bridge Club

Atlee Bridge Club at Atlee Meeting Room

10:00 AM Atlee Meeting Room, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Tue, Sep 15

Dungeons & Dragons

Teen fantasy gamers join one-shot D&D adventures at the library.

4:00 PM Mechanicsville Meeting Room B (Monitor Side), Hanover

13–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Sep 15

Pokémon Club

Trade and battle at Pokémon Club — a card game meetup for collectors and players.

4:30 PM Atlee Meeting Room, Hanover

5–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Sep 15

MahJong

MahJong at Goochland Meeting Room

1:00 PM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover

0–18 yrs