Things to do in Hanover

Hanover is the historic courthouse community north of Richmond, home to the 18th-century Hanover Courthouse green and the quiet trails of Pole Green Park nearby. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Hanover, Virginia.

Mon, Oct 19

Mother Goose Storytime- Ashland Branch

Mother Goose Storytime for babies and toddlers—nursery rhymes, singing, and stories.

10:30 AM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–2 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 19

Play and Learn

Mother Goose storytime followed by free playtime for babies and caregivers.

11:00 AM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–3 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 19

Preschool Storytime- Atlee Branch

Books, music, and fingerplays for preschoolers with caregivers.

10:15 AM Storytime Room, Hanover

3–5 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 19

Spooky Take & Makes

Pick up a DIY seasonal craft kit with supplies and instructions at Rockville Branch Library.

10:00 AM Rockville Branch, Hanover

5–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 19

Teen Hangout

After-school hangout for middle and high schoolers with games and activities.

4:00 PM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

12–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 19

Maker's Monday: Pony Bead Jack o Lanterns

Get creative crafting pony-bead jack-o'-lanterns at the library.

1:00 PM Creative Commons, Hanover

4–12 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 19

Mother Goose Storytime- Atlee Branch

Nursery rhymes, singing, and reading for babies and their caregivers.

11:00 AM Storytime Room, Hanover

0–2 yrsIndoor

Mon, Oct 19

Hula Dancing Class

Hula Dancing Class at Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)

10:30 AM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–18 yrs

Mon, Oct 19

Spooky Jar Lanterns

Transform mason jars into glowing Halloween art with tissue paper, stencils & LED lights.

6:30 PM Creative Commons Montpelier, Hanover

5–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 20

Telecommunication Options for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Telecommunication Options for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing at Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side)

1:00 PM Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side), Hanover

0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 20

Pokémon Club

Trading card game and Pokémon TCG event at the library—bring your cards to trade and play.

4:30 PM Storytime Room, Hanover

5–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 20

QPR

QPR at Mechanicsville Meeting Room B (Monitor Side)

4:00 PM Mechanicsville Meeting Room B (Monitor Side), Hanover

0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 20

Five-Week Reading Adventure:

Five-week reading support program for K–2 graders at the public library.

4:00 PM Creative Commons Montpelier, Hanover

5–8 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 20

MahJong

MahJong at Goochland Meeting Room

1:00 PM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 20

Dungeons & Dragons

Teens explore tabletop adventure gaming with beginner D&D one-shots at the library.

4:00 PM Mechanicsville Branch, Hanover

13–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 20

Hanover Book Club

Hanover Book Club at Hanover Branch

12:00 PM Hanover Branch, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 20

Mother Goose Storytime- Mechanicsville Branch

Baby-friendly storytime with nursery rhymes, singing & reading for ages 0–24 months.

10:15 AM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–2 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 20

Atlee Bridge Club

Atlee Bridge Club at Atlee Meeting Room

10:00 AM Atlee Meeting Room, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Tue, Oct 20

Toddler Storytime- Ashland Branch

Books, music, and stories designed for toddlers and their caregivers at Ashland Branch.

10:30 AM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

2–3 yrsIndoor

Tue, Oct 20

Hanover Fiber Arts

Hanover Fiber Arts at Creative Commons

1:00 PM Creative Commons, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Wed, Oct 21

Yoga

Yoga at Goochland Meeting Room

4:00 PM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Wed, Oct 21

Preschool Storytime- Mechanicsville Branch

Books, music, fingerplays, and more for preschoolers and their caregivers.

10:15 AM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

3–5 yrsIndoor