Holi
Spring festival dedicated to the god of pleasure. It is a carnival occasion featuring bright colors, pilgrimages, and bonfires.
Spring festival dedicated to the god of pleasure. It is a carnival occasion featuring bright colors, pilgrimages, and bonfires.
The Friday of Jesus’ crucifixion.
School is out early today! See a family-friendly movie inside Dorey Recreation Center. Enjoy free popcorn while supplies last. The movie is free, and space is limited. Call or email for movie title, [email protected] or 804-652-1410.
Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In the New Testament of the Bible, the event is said to have occurred three days after Jesus was crucified by the Romans and died in roughly A.D. 30. The holiday concludes the “Passion of Christ,” a series of events […]
We’re transforming the fields into a kite-flying zone! Come join us for an afternoon of fun as we decorate and fly kites, which will be provided. Also, enjoy a DJ, inflatables, delicious food from our vendors, and more! For more information, email [email protected]
Embark on an extraordinary journey with us at the Solar Eclipse of the Parks! Be part of a unique spectacle as we witness the final visible solar eclipse in the continental U.S. for the next two decades. Grab your complimentary eclipse glasses and immerse yourself in celestial wonder. Dive into crafts, enjoy great music, sip […]
A 3 day Islamic fast marking the close of Ramadan
Hindu and Sikh solar new year. Anniversary of the creation of the Khalsa (the army of the Pure Ones) in 1699. It is the most important day of the year for Sikhs.
The “Shred It To Protect It” event is back this spring! The 2024 Spring event will be held at the Western Henrico Government Complex (4301 E. Parham Road) on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please enter the government center onto Prince Henry Drive. Follow the signs and do not leave your vehicle. Document Shredding Information […]
(For all holy days, observance begins at sunset on the evening before) Baha’i communities worldwide celebrate their most sacred festival, Ridvan, which takes from the end of April to the beginning of May each year. This event commemorates the 12 days that Baha’u’llah spent on the banks of the Tigris River in Baghdad in 1863, during […]
Henrico Recreation & Parks, Keep Henrico Beautiful, & H.E.A.R.T will host a festival celebrating Earth Day on Saturday April 20 from 12-3PM at Deep Run Park. There will be live music, activities for all ages, and food truck refreshments available for purchase. Activities include kayaking with RVA Paddle Sports, creating solitary beehives, face painting, and a sensory tent […]
Passover 2024 begins at sundown on Monday, April 22nd and ends the evening of Tuesday, April 30th for most Jews in diaspora. Jews in the land of Israel and some Reform Jews in diaspora will end Passover on the evening of Monday, April 29th. Passover is a festival of freedom. It commemorates the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt, and […]
Spend the evening at Dorey Park! Enjoy a bounce house, giant slide, Miss Sheri the Clown, outdoor games, arts and crafts, and fitness demos. Concessions will be available for purchase. Raffle prize drawings will be held throughout the event, must be present to win.
Meadow Farm presents the 2nd annual Farm Field Day! Learn about agricultural practices, trades, and crafts of days past. Local craftsmen and businesses will be demonstrating their trades and selling wares. Create crafts, enjoy folk music and food trucks, and learn about farm practices.
Beltane, an ancient Celtic, Pagan, and Wiccan holiday commemorated about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. The day is often used to celebrate love and romance.
Cinco de Mayo is a yearly celebration held on May 5 to celebrate Mexico's victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza.
a later Easter date than what is observed by many Western churches.
The Henrico Pops Chorus and Capital Cabaret will present 100 Years of Broadway! Come out and join in on the musical fun. No reservations are required. Information: 804-652-1460.