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.

Thu, Nov 12

Checkmate Challenge - Chess at the Library

Drop in for casual chess games with players of all levels.

6:00 PM Creative Commons Montpelier, Hanover

10–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 12

"Your Little Pumpkin" Craft

Create a handprint greeting card keepsake craft for toddlers & preschoolers at the library.

10:30 AM Goochland Branch, Hanover

2–6 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 12

READ to Maggie at Atlee

Read aloud to Maggie, a therapy dog, in 15-minute sessions to build reading confidence.

5:00 PM Storytime Room, Hanover

5–9 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 12

Yarnworks

Yarnworks at Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side)

5:30 PM Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side), Hanover

13–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 12

Japanese Culture Program: How to Make Rice Balls workshop

Learn to make authentic Japanese rice balls from an RMC coordinator.

4:30 PM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

12–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 12

Teen Hangout

After-school hangout for middle & high schoolers with games, activities, and drop-in fun.

4:00 PM Mechanicsville Branch, Hanover

12–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 12

Friendship Bracelets- The Best Gifts are Handmade!

Make colorful friendship bracelets and connect with peers at the library.

5:30 PM Creative Commons, Hanover

13–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 12

Tai Chi

Tai Chi at Goochland Meeting Room

4:00 PM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Thu, Nov 12

Family Storytime- Goochland Branch

Books, songs, and rhymes for babies and toddlers with caregiver.

10:00 AM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover

0–5 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 12

The November Chill Ghost Walk

Spooky autumn ghost walk blending local history and paranormal science at Montpelier.

7:00 PM Montpelier Branch, Hanover

10–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Nov 13

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga at Creative Commons Montpelier

11:00 AM Creative Commons Montpelier, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Fri, Nov 13

Family Storytime- Hanover Branch

Books, songs, rhymes, and signing—interactive storytime for babies and toddlers.

10:45 AM Hanover Meeting Room, Hanover

0–5 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 13

Toddler/Preschool Storytime- Goochland Branch

Books, music, and fingerplays for toddlers and preschoolers with a caregiver.

10:00 AM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover

2–5 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 13

Friday Book Club

Friday Book Club at Goochland Meeting Room

11:00 AM Goochland Meeting Room, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Fri, Nov 13

Friends Book Sale

Friends Book Sale at Mechanicsville Branch

10:00 AM Mechanicsville Branch, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Fri, Nov 13

Family Storytime- Rockville Branch

Babies and toddlers enjoy books, singing, rhymes, and signing with caregivers.

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

0–5 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 13

Chickahominy Colored Pencil Group

Chickahominy Colored Pencil Group at Creative Commons

10:00 AM Creative Commons, Hanover

0–18 yrs

Fri, Nov 13

Mechanicsville Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Teen advisory board: games, snacks, and a voice in library and community planning.

4:30 PM Mechanicsville Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

12–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Nov 13

Mad about Mahjong!

Mad about Mahjong! at Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side)

10:00 AM Ashland Meeting Room B (Projector Side), Hanover

0–18 yrs

Fri, Nov 13

Ashland Bridge Club

Ashland Bridge Club at Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side)

1:00 PM Ashland Meeting Room A (Kitchenette Side), Hanover

0–18 yrs

Sat, Nov 14

Atlee Lego Club

Grades K–5 build and share LEGO creations at the library's monthly club.

3:00 PM Storytime Room, Hanover

5–11 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 14

Pokémon Club - Deck Building, Card Trading, and Battles (OH MY)

Pokémon fans deck-build, trade, and battle at the library club.

12:00 PM Montpelier Conference Room, Hanover

8–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 14

Drop-In Photo Fun

Snap holiday-themed photos at the library's seasonal photo backdrop.

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

0–18 yrsIndoor