Things to do in Henrico

Henrico County wraps around Richmond's north and east sides, offering families Deep Run Park, Dorey Park, and easy access to the Virginia Capital Trail. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Henrico, Virginia.

Mon, Oct 12

Create a Nicho

Learn about nichos (Latin American shadow-box art) and create your own at Henrico library.

6:30 PM FA Meeting Room, Henrico

8–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 12

Tech Tutor

Tech Tutor at TW Digital Media Lab

2:00 PM TW Digital Media Lab, Henrico

0–18 yrs

Mon, Oct 12

Franken-Prints

Learn 3D printing and upcycle failed prints into quirky art at the library.

5:00 PM Teen Area, Henrico

13–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 12

Family Movie Night: Hotel Transylvania

Family movie night showing Hotel Transylvania—no registration needed.

6:00 PM SA Meeting Room, Henrico

5–12 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 12

LEGO Club: Build a Mansion

Build and combine LEGO rooms to create a giant mansion at Henrico County Library.

4:00 PM TW Children's Program Room, Henrico

5–11 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 12

Cracking Geodes

Break open geodes to discover crystals inside—fun geology STEM activity.

3:30 PM TU Meeting Room, Henrico

7–12 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 12

Henrico Community Authors Showcase

Meet author Justin E. Scarborough and explore brain-teasing puzzle challenges.

6:00 PM TW Meeting Room, Henrico

5–12 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 12

Tween LEGO Club

Tweens design and build with LEGO bricks at Henrico County Public Library's tween hangout.

5:30 PM NP Meeting Room, Henrico

9–13 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 12

Henrico Community Authors Showcase

Children's author showcase featuring guinea pig adventures with Cocoa at Henrico Library.

7:00 PM LM Meeting Room, Henrico

0–12 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 12

Cook & Book: Spooky Cupcake Decorating

Decorate spooky cupcakes and learn festive design techniques at Henrico County Public Library.

7:00 PM VA Meeting Room, Henrico

5–12 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 12

Pre-K Open Art

Preschoolers explore art through tactile, open-ended creative activities at the library.

2:30 PM LM Storytime Room, Henrico

3–5 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 13

National Hispanic Heritage Month Film Festival: Director Spotlight on Guillermo del Toro

National Hispanic Heritage Month Film Festival: Director Spotlight on Guillermo del Toro at TW Meeting Room

10:00 AM TW Meeting Room, Henrico

0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 13

After-School Art

Monthly afternoon craft activities for school-age kids at the library.

3:30 PM FA Children's Storytime Room, Henrico

5–12 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 13

Improv! for Grades 9-12

High schoolers play improv games coached by a pro at Henrico County Library.

6:30 PM TU Meeting Room, Henrico

14–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 13

Tween Craft Club

Tweens gather to craft, chat, and create with varied materials at the Henrico library.

6:00 PM LM Meeting Room, Henrico

9–13 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 13

Bluegrass with Liz & Russ

Live bluegrass concert with Liz & Russ at Henrico County Public Library.

7:00 PM NP Meeting Room, Henrico

0–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 13

Sit and Stitch

Sit and Stitch at FA Multipurpose Creation Classroom

6:30 PM FA Multipurpose Creation Classroom, Henrico

0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 13

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

Join Charlie Brown & friends for pumpkin-patch crafts, games, and a scavenger hunt at Henrico Library.

5:00 PM VA Children's Program Room, Henrico

3–12 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 13

Teen Glow Art - Pumpkins and Skulls

Glow-in-the-dark pumpkin & skull decorating at Henrico County Public Library—perfect Halloween prep for grades 6–12.

4:30 PM TW Meeting Room, Henrico

6–12 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 13

Teach Yourself Spanish

Teach Yourself Spanish at GA Meeting Room

6:00 PM GA Meeting Room, Henrico

0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 13

Teen Art Studio: Upcycled Spooky Creature Creations

Teens upcycle trash into creature art—cardboard, bottle caps, fabric scraps—at the VA Maker's Lab.

6:00 PM VA Maker's Lab, Henrico

13–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Oct 14

Savvy Sandston Book Discussion

Savvy Sandston Book Discussion at SA Meeting Room

7:00 PM SA Meeting Room, Henrico

0–18 yrs

Wed, Oct 14

Introduction to Google Tools

Introduction to Google Tools at FA Digital Media Lab

6:30 PM FA Digital Media Lab, Henrico

0–18 yrs

Wed, Oct 14

After School Explorers

Monthly after-school program with games, crafts, and creative challenges for elementary kids.

3:30 PM LM Storytime Room, Henrico

5–12 yrsIndoor