http://www.virginia.org Events for Henrico County - updated weekly en-us Copyright: 2007(C) Virginia Tourism Corporation, http://www.vatc.org 3/23/2007 10:39:26 AM Henrico County Events http://www.virginia.org/images/valogosmall.gif http://www.virginia.org http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43996 Explore a small world filled with miniature villages, life-like cities and scale model railroads. Look for a small Hawaii complete with Pearl Harbor and Waikiki. Look for a LEGO® scene that may seem familiar and an HO-scale rail yard. Build a scale mountain. Inspect a supersonic spy plane — the SR-71 Blackbird. It's all at Wings ‘n' Rails at the Virginia Aviation Museum. Included with admission. 3/24/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=43333 4/4/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40015 Peter Rabbit will make special appearances at the Garden both days from 1 - 4 p.m.! Visitors are encouraged to wear their "spring bonnets" and bring a camera to capture this special memory. On Saturday a professional storyteller will tell the classic Peter Rabbit tales; children can also pet live bunnies and explore the Garden using a Kid Quest with clues and a prize at the end. 4/7/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35772 The Virginia Daffodil Society's fifteenth annual show on Saturday and Sunday exhibits hundreds of delightful prize-worthy daffodils. Experts will be available to talk about the daffodils. 4/8/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35774 The African Violet Show and Sale offers many interesting and unusual African Violet varieties on display and available for purchase. 4/13/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40017 Historic Garden Week is not complete without a visit to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. The Garden will stay open until 9 p.m. on evenings during Garden Week (Monday, April 23 through Friday, April 27). A wonderful chance to get together with friends after touring gardens all day to relax and socialize over a glass of wine and dinner. 4/21/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40019 Kick off the gardening season and celebrate Earth Day at the Children's Garden Spring Fling. This community celebration presents the opportunity for families to enjoy music and entertainment as they engage in activities promoting environmental stewardship. 4/22/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40094 Enjoy The Concert Ballet Spring Repertory Gala in the beautifully restored Beaux Arts Women Club Auditorium. The program includes selections from, Les Papillons, La Bayadere, the Pas de Deux from Don Quixote and premier of a new work. Adults $18, Children/Students/Seniors $15 Discount group rates available for groups of 8 or more and special 2 for 1 rates for Students and optional Luncheon Sunday 4/26/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=30419 The Garden's plant sales are among the largest in the region with more than 40 vendors selling plants ranging from well-known favorites to rare exotics. The Plant Sale is presented by Garden volunteers. 5/3/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=30537 5/4/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=30419 The Garden's plant sales are among the largest in the region with more than 40 vendors selling plants ranging from well-known favorites to rare exotics. The Plant Sale is presented by Garden volunteers. 5/5/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35779 Treat Mom to a special day! Enjoy a free concert in the Garden (included in admission). Brunch is available in the Robins Tea House, the Garden Café or a la carte in the Garden; no picnicking, please. Reservations are suggested for the Tea House. Concert Hours: 1 – 4 p.m.; Tea House Brunch 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 5/13/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40304 This annual landscape design symposium features lectures and garden visits. The 2007 keynote speaker is Ben Page of Ben Page Associates, Nashville, TN. Steeped in the history of old European gardens, Page gives his own schemes strong classic structures evocative of France and Italy. Internationally renowned, Page has designed gardens for clients such as Vice President and Mrs. Al Gore. 5/16/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35782 Annual rose show featuring specimen roses and consulting experts. 5/26/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35783 Admire the beautiful daylilies and shop the sale at the Richmond Area Daylily Show and Sale. Experts will be available to talk about daylilies. 6/16/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40036 Celebrate Father's Day in the Children's Garden with entertainment and garden-related activities. Food will be available for purchase. 6/17/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40561 On the fourth Sunday of each month, families can enjoy children's entertainment, gardening and activities in the Children's Garden. The Tropical Beach Bash Sunday FunDay celebrates the end of summer with music, food and fun with an island theme. Free with regular Garden admission. 8/26/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=35777 The Garden's plant sales are among the largest in the region with more than 40 vendors selling plants ranging from well-known favorites to rare exotics. The Plant Sale is presented by Garden volunteers. 9/13/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=40562 On the fourth Sunday of each month in summer, families can enjoy children's entertainment, gardening and activities in the Children's Garden. The September Sunday FunDay will celebrate the two-year anniversary of the Children's Garden opening. 9/23/2007 http://www.virginia.org/site/description.asp?attrID=39765 Enjoy 3 action-packed days of everything horses at this exciting horse expo and trade fair! Shop for unique gifts, watch exciting demos of equestrian skill, take a test ride on an American Quarter Horse or attend one of over 100 educational clinics and seminars! Kids will enjoy the pony painting contest and stick horse races! F 11-7:30, S 9-7:30, S 10-5. For info visit www.equineextravaganza.com. 10/26/2007