Activities: November

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November 19
Storytime
A recurring event for children's storytime for children age 3 and under.
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Barnes & Noble, Midlothian

November 19
Homeschoolers at the Memorial
A one-hour presentation which includes a history of the Virginia War Memorial, a 20-minute oral history documentary based on a history-changing event, and a tour of the Shrine of Memory with a name search. A wreath-laying ceremony can also be arranged. To register, contact Candi Shelton at 804-786-2060.
Time: 10:00-11:00 am
Location: Virginia War Memorial, Richmond

November 19
Storytime
A event for children aged 3-6.
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Barnes & Noble, Richmond

November 19
Home Entertainment: Hollywood Comes to Your Living Room
Science Museum of Virginia scientists and others share easy to understand information on a wide range of fascinating science topics. Discussions follow presentations. Lunch Break Science is recommended for adults. Pre-registration not required. Please provide your own lunch.
Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
Location: Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond

November 19
Ashland Recess
This event repeats every week.
Time: 12:00-2:00 pm
Location: Pufferbelly Park, Ashland

November 19
West End Recess
This event repeats every Wednesday.
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Location: Cheswick Park, Richmond

November 19-21
The Skin of Our Teeth
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, The Skin of Our Teeth is the satiric story of the extraordinary Antrobus family through the ages.This family has survived flood, fire, pestilence, the ice age, a dozen wars and as many depressions. Ultimately bewitched, befuddled and becalmed, they are the stuff of which heroes and buffoons are made. Their survival is a wacky testament of faith in humanity. The New York Herald Tribune calls it, “Wonderfully wise...A tremendously exciting and profound stage fable.”
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Alice Jepson Theatre, Richmond

November 19-23
The Greatest Places
Travel from the incredible island of Madagascar, home of the unique limestone pinnacles and the playful lemur, to the Namib Desert, site of the largest sand dunes in the world. The film also features the great icecap of Greenland, Iguaçu Falls in Brazil, the Okavango Delta in Botswana, the Chang Tang Plateau in Tibet and the Amazon River in South America. Lean about the landforms, diverse wildlife and the people and cultures indigenous to these places.
Location: Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond

November 19 - December 6
The Widow’s Blind Date
In Horovitz’s play The Widow’s Blind Date, two hometown buddies, Goerge and Archie, fondly joke about high school girls long lost and friends nearly forgotten. Archie is nervous when Margie Burke, a former classmate whom both men have lusted for calls him out of the blue and sets up a date.
Location: Firehouse Theatre, Richmond

November 19 - January 10
A Tuna Christmas
“Greater Tuna” was one of the Mill’s biggest hits, and in this hilarious sequel, it’s Christmas in the third smallest town in Texas. Many colorful Tuna denizens, some you will recognize and some appearing for the first time, join in the holiday fun. Perennial Mill favorite John Hagadorn returns to his classic Tuna roles. A laugh riot at any time of year.
Location: Swift Creek Mill Theatre, Colonial Heights

November 20
Art Classes: Collage: What’s In The House?
Each child will receive a picture of Roy Lichtenstein’s House I. They will paste magazine cutouts and other art supplies to the Lichtenstein house to create a finished collage.
Time: 9:30-10:15 am
Location: Children's Museum of Richmond, Richmond

November 20
Storytime
A recurring event for children through age 6.
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Barnes & Noble, Richmond

November 20-23
The Music Man
Fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boy's band he vows to organize - despite the fact he knows nothing about music. Includes audience favorites "Seventy Six Trombones," "Lida Rose" and "'Til There Was You."
Time: 2:30 pm & 8:00 pm
Location: The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, Glen Allen

November 20 - January 6
Victorian Holidays
For seven full weeks, Maymont is decked out for the holidays! Kids and adults alike will enjoy the beautiful decorations and delightful events that attracted visitors from 35 states and seven countries last December. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the season!
Location: Maymont, Richmond

November 21
LiveSky and Sky Watch
After LiveSky in the planetarium, join the members of the Richmond Astronomical Society on the Science Museum lawn as they share their telescopes and expertise for Sky Watch.
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Science Museum of Virginia, Richmond

November 21-22
Jefferson Thanksgiving
The 14th annual Jeffersonian Thanksgiving Festival in historic downtown Charlottesville has more than sixty events and activities to take you back to era of the American Revolution. Step back in history and mingle with about 150 statesmen, soldiers, craftsmen, clergymen, and citizens for a "Day of Public Thanksgiving" proclaimed by Virginia Governor Thomas Jefferson. Enjoy battle reenactments, period music, games and craft demonstrations, carriage rides, dancing, concerts, lectures, and more. Your children will remember this history lesson!
Location: Downtown Charlottesville

November 21 - January 1
Holiday Lights at the Beach
You get to drive on the boardwalk as you view animated light displays of jumping dolphins, mermaids, and Christmas scenes.
Location: Virginia Beach

November 21 - January 25
Sanders Family Christmas
The Sanders Family is back! In this sequel to Barksdale’s 2007 smash hit, Smoke on the Mountain, the Sanders make their annual visit to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church on Christmas Eve, 1941. Reverend Oglethorpe, Burl, Vera, June, and of course the twins, Dennis and Denise, reunite just before Dennis heads off to fight in WWII. Featuring over two-dozen songs and a cast of seven, singing and playing all the instruments, Sanders Family Christmas is bound to prove a hit all year long! Richly entertaining, this wildly infectious musical brings cheer to audiences eager to see how their friends from Smoke on the Mountain have been getting along and to those who are meeting them for the first time.
Location: Barksdale at Hanover Tavern, Hanover

November 22
Snow Queen's Annual Fashion Show
Snow Queen kicks off the holiday season in style with her annual showcase of quality children’s wear by CWDKids with festive music, prizes, special activities and more.
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Children's Museum of Richmond, Richmond

November 22-23
Trains at Christmas
Enjoy a model train show and sale. For more information, call 540.903.0631
Location: National Guard Armory, Fredericksburg

November 23
Pepperberries Hosts Local Author Susan McCorkindale
Pepperberries is excited to announce that local author, Susan McCorkindale, will be hosting a book signing at the store during the Culpeper Downtown Holiday Open House. Susan is the author of the recently published, "Confessions of a Counterfeit Farm Girl". Susan was the Marketing Director of Family Circle Magazine. She gave up her six-figure high stress job and headed to a 500-acre cattle farm in Upperville, VA. "A Rollicking, Green Acres-esque memoir." - Working Mother Magazine; "A witty take on what happens when you try to take the girl out of New Jersey." -Booklist Review.
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Location: Pepperberries, Culpeper

November 24
Storytime
A recurring event for children 6 and under.
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Barnes & Noble, Glen Allen

November 24
Toddler Time: Fantastic Fall
Celebrate fall by introducing your child to animals at the Maymont Nature Center. Each session in this four-week program includes free play in the Discovery Room, a story, craft and a visit with one of Maymont’s turtles, snakes, insects or bunnies. You and your toddler might even make a few new friends! For ages 1-4.
Time: 10:45-11:45 am
Location: Maymont, Richmond

November 25
Rowdy boys playgroup
This event repeats every week.
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Pole Green Park, Mechanicsville

November 27-29
Foods & Feasts of Colonial Virginia
Virginia foodways are featured during this three-day event beginning on Thanksgiving Day. At Jamestown Settlement, learn how food was gathered, preserved and prepared on land and at sea by Virginia's English colonists and Powhatan Indians. At the Yorktown Victory Center, learn about typical soldiers' fare during the American Revolution and trace the bounty of a 1780s farm from field to kitchen.
Location: Jamestown Settlement, Williamsburg

November 28 & 30
Student Night at the Opera
The Elixir of Love by Gaetano Donizetti. Toast the holidays with this hilarious concoction and delightful romp through the Italian countryside with this intoxicating romantic comedy.
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Landmark Theatre, Richmond

November 28 - December 6
Festival of Trees
The Hope House Festival of Trees includes a holiday boutique that includes holiday items, home decor, jewelry, personal accessories, incredible wreaths, centerpieces, mini-trees and much much more. The wreaths and mini-trees are donated by area garden clubs and individuals. The Festival is a great place to purchase your holiday items to decorate your home or do you Christmas shopping.
Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Location: Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center, Fredericksburg

November 28 - December 14
Green Valley Book Fair
The Green Valley Book Fair is a discount book outlet store featuring over 500,000 new books at incredible bargain prices. Save 60% to 90% off retail on over 30,000 titles in more than 60 categories, including fiction, history, health and self-help, children's books, religion, science, sports, cooking, gardening, crafts, art, reference, nature, and outdoors.
Time: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Location: Green Valley Book Fair, Mt. Crawford

November 28 - December 14
Mount Vernon by Candlelight
"Mrs. Washington" hosts an enchanting evening of candlelit tours, fireside Christmas caroling, and hot cider and ginger cookies. A newly-formatted tour includes the first and second floors, featuring characters from the Washingtons' world guiding visitors through the home and adding ambiance and authenticity to a traditional Christmas evening at Mount Vernon.
Time: 5:00-8:00 pm
Location: Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, Mount Vernon

November 28 - January 11
This Wonderful Life
In a delightful re-imagining of Frank Capra’s classic film, It’s a Wonderful Life, the versatile and talented Scott Wichmann portrays Bedford Falls' famous citizens in a one man tour de force. There’s family man George Bailey, miserly Mr. Potter, Clarence the dotty angel, devoted Mary and many more in this story of a broken man on a bridge who finds his way back home on Christmas Eve. Brimming with hope and humor, This Wonderful Life reminds us of the power of friendship and family just in time for the holiday season.
Location: Barksdale at Hanover Tavern, Hanover

November 28 - January 12
GardenFest of Lights
A holiday tradition! The show features more than a half million lights arranged in botanical themes throughout the Garden. Visitors can also marvel at displays in the Garden’s Conservatory and decorations in the Visitors Center and the Education and Library Complex.
Time: 5:00-10:00 pm
Location: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond

November 29
A Kid's Holiday Weekend
On four wonderful weekends during the holiday season, the Historic Area and Museums of Colonial Williamsburg welcome children and families for a journey back in time. Selected sites throughout the town are devoted to sharing fun, food, and festive entertainments of the holiday season with children of all ages. Meet with people of the past, try your writing skills, help with meal preparations, and sing songs of the season.
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Williamsburg

November 29
Civil War Santa
After your family visits Santa, enjoy Hot cider, tree trimming, and decorations at Tudor Hall; “Christmas in Camp:” items soldiers would receive around the holidays at the Military Encampment; “King of Battle” artillery program at 12:15pm
Time: 10:oo am - 12:00 pm & 1:00-4:00 pm
Location: Pamplin Historical Park, Petersburg

November 29
Annual Tree LightinFor more information call Cathy Mikel at 757 336-2610.
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Robert Reed Downtown Park, Chincoteague Island