Ramadan Begins
March 9- April 11 The ninth month in the Islamic calendar is 30 days of strict fasting from sunup to sundown. In honor of the first revelations to the Prophet Muhammed.
March 9- April 11 The ninth month in the Islamic calendar is 30 days of strict fasting from sunup to sundown. In honor of the first revelations to the Prophet Muhammed.
Follow the rainbow to Eastern Henrico Rec Center! Join us for an evening of St. Patrick’s Day celebration. There will be thrilling relay races, exciting competitions, awesome raffles, and prizes. Don’t miss out on all the action! Free event! For more information, email [email protected]
Join us for an indoor movie celebrating a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program. The movie will be shown in the ballroom with popcorn provided, while supplies last. We hope to see you there! For movie title, call 804-652-1450 or […]
St. Patrick’s Day observes of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green.
Until Orthodox Great Lent are 18 days. In 2024 Orthodox Great Lent is from March 18th (monday) to May 4th (saturday).
Baha’i and Iranian New Year
Celebrate spring at Belmont Rec Center! Enjoy a rock wall, fantasy castle, crafts, outdoor games, and the indoor community game room. For more information, email [email protected]
Feast of Lots celebrates the deliverance of the Jewish minority in Persia from genocide.
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 […]