Ages 5 and older will explore the MSV Vegetable Garden and learn what plants need to grow.
Wednesday, May 25• 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Explore the MSV’s portrait miniatures from the 1800s during this virtual happy hour.
Saturday, May 28 • 9–11 a.m.
At this special preview, MSV members are invited to see the ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN before the exhibition opens to the public. .
Tuesday, May 31 • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Create a twill basket—embellished with buttons and lashed with waxed linen—with master basket maker Anne Bowers.
Wednesday, June 1 • 9–10 a.m.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what's new on The Trails at the MSV on this guided walk.
Saturday, June 4 • 8–11 a.m.
Celebrate National Trails Day with a variety of fun activities on the Trails for all ages!
Tuesday, June 7 • 6–7 p.m.
Connect with nature and your surroundings on The Trails at the MSV as you move through all levels of yoga practice.
Wednesday, June 8• 11–11:30 a.m.
Join Handley Regional Library Youth Services Manager Katie Moss for stories and more about origami. For ages 2 to 5 with an adult.
Thursday, June 9 • 4:30–6 p.m.
Teen Art Club is the place for students ages 13 and older who are interested in art!
Friday, June 10 • 6–9 p.m.
Groove with Soul Expressions and a great lineup of Motown and today's hits!
Saturday, June 11• 9:30–11 a.m.
Ages 8 and older will learn tips for observing wildlife, identify plants and animals, and see how the landscape changes with the seasons as they walk the Trails at the MSV.
Thursday, June 16 • noon–1 p.m.
Learn about early Negro League Baseball—from the first teams of the 1880s through the 1950s—during this illustrated presentation by Dr. James Coates Jr.
Ages 5 and older will explore the MSV Vegetable Garden and learn what plants need to grow.
Saturday June 18• 1–5 p.m.
Learn about the history of papermaking and the terms and tools associated with the craft, then pull your own paper sheets from a pulp vat with expert instructors.
Sunday, June 19 • noon–5 p.m. Celebrate Juneteenth with live music, children's activities, food trucks, and free admission to the MSV galleries.
Tuesday, June 21• 6:30–8 p.m.
Slow down, be curious, and learn to reconnect with the healing properties of nature while exploring the forest trails at the MSV.
Wednesdays, June 22 & 29• 9 a.m.–noon
In this drop-off workshop for ages 8 and older, participants will explore the MSV Trails, observe and identify wildlife and plants, and enjoy nature-based crafts and activities.
Friday, June 24 • 5–8 p.m. Experience the MSV and ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN after hours during this new monthly summer series featuring special evening access to galleries and gardens, artist demonstrations, art sales, food trucks, a cash bar, and live music.
Saturday, June 25• 9–10 a.m.
Connect with nature and your surroundings in the MSV gardens as you move through all levels of yoga practice.
Saturday, June 25 • 1–7 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of Shenandoah Valley wine tasting, food and craft vendors, and live music on the MSV grounds.
Sunday, June 26• 1–3 p.m.
Inspired by the large-scale sculptures in Origami in the Garden, join origami artist and educator Harry Holloway to learn the basics of making your own origami creations.
Tuesday, July 5• 6–7 p.m.
Connect with nature and your surroundings on the MSV trails as you move through all levels of yoga practice.
In this drop-off workshop for ages 8 and older, participants will explore the MSV Trails, observe and identify wildlife and plants, and enjoy nature-based crafts and activities.
Wednesday, July 6 • 9–10 a.m.
Explore the formal gardens on a guided tour highlighting vibrant summer blooming plantings.
Youth ages 10 and older will tour the outdoor exhibition ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, then learn paper folding tricks and techniques.
Friday, July 8 • 6–9 p.m.
Bad Moon Rising brings the music of Creedence Clearwater Revivial to the MSV!
Saturday, July 9 • 9:30–11 a.m.
Ages 8 and older will identify plants and animals, learn tips for observing wildlife, and see how the landscape changes with the seasons as they walk The Trails at the MSV.
Saturday, July 9 • 12:30–5 p.m.
Marbled papers grace the covers of books and are used in many other crafts including box making, matting and framing, and greeting cards.
Tuesday, July 12 • 6–7:30 p.m.
Slow down, be curious, and learn to reconnect with the healing properties of nature while exploring the Ridge and Meadow Trails at the MSV.
Wednesday, July 13 • 11–11:30 a.m.
Help kick off Handley Regional Library’s youth summer reading program, “Oceans of Possibilities,” with this story time at the MSV. For ages 2 to 5 with an adult.
Saturday, July 16 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Celebrate summer and fabulous cars at the MSV Antique & Modified Car Show coordinated by the Shenandoah Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.
Ages 5 and older will explore the outdoor exhibition ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, then fold colorful paper into their own origami to take home.
Wednesday, July 20 • 1–4 p.m.
Ages 13 and older will learn what makes a good photograph and develop images from pinhole cameras in this hands-on workshop.
Thursday, July 21 • noon–1 p.m.
During this online program, author and Roanoke College Associate Professor of History Gregory Samantha Rosenthal will discuss her book—based on more than 40 interviews with LGBTQ elders.
Friday, July 22 • 5–8 p.m. Experience the MSV and ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN after hours!
Saturday, July 23• 9–10 a.m.
Connect with nature and your surroundings in the MSV gardens as you move through all levels of yoga practice.
Sunday, July 24 • 1–3 p.m.
In this workshop inspired by the large-scale sculptures in the MSV outdoor exhibition ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, origami artist and educator Harry Holloway will teach participants to make origami.
Wednesday, July 27 • 6–8 p.m.
Take part in this sensory-friendly, accessible evening at the MSV!
Tuesdays, August 2–30 • 4–7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sundays, August 7–28 • noon–6 p.m.
Visit the MSV Makerspace in August to build a garden birdhouse using a kit and tools provided.
Tuesday, August 2• 6–7 p.m.
Connect with nature and your surroundings on the MSV trails as you move through all levels of yoga practice.
Wednesday, August 3 • 9–10 a.m.
Beat the heat by taking a walk through some of the shadier portions of The Trails at the MSV.
Wednesday, August 3 • 1–4 p.m.
Youth ages 10 and older will learn about composing a painting en plein air (in the open air) then find a shady spot in the formal gardens to create their own painting.
Sunday, August 7 • 2–4 p.m.
Learn about working with compost and using home compost to improve soil health and make gardens more sustainable.
Tuesday, August 9 • 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a virtual happy hour that features a discussion of a painting from the MSV Julian Wood Glass Jr. Collection.
Wednesday, August 10 • 11–11:30 a.m.
Join Handley Regional Library Youth Services Manager Katie Moss for stories to get everyone ready to go back to school.
Wednesday, August 10 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Learn about growing, harvesting, and using edible flowers with MSV Horticulturist Chantal Ludder.
Thursday, August 11 • 4:30–6 p.m.
Teen Art Club is the place for students ages 13 and older who are interested in art!
Saturday, August 13 • 9:30–11 a.m.
Ages 8 and older will identify plants and animals, learn tips for observing wildlife, and see how the landscape changes with the seasons as they walk The Trails at the MSV.
Ages 5 and older will explore the outdoor exhibition ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, then fold colorful paper into their own origami to take home.
Wednesday, August 24 • 6–8 p.m.
Learn basic macramé knots and how to use them to create a woven home for hanging plants.
Friday, August 26 • 5–8 p.m. Experience the MSV and ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN after hours!
Saturday, August 27 • 9–10 a.m.
Connect with nature and your surroundings in the MSV gardens as you move through all levels of yoga practice.
Friday, September 9 • 6–9 p.m.
Dance to your favorite hits from the 70s with the Robbie Limon Band.
Give a Year of Fun!
MSV Members receive FREE year-round general admission, FREE admission to Gardens at Night concerts, FREE gallery talks, FREE Afternoon Concerts, discounted registration to workshops and programs, and so much more!
Friday, June 10 • 6–9 p.m.
Groove with Soul Expressions and a great lineup of Motown and today's hits!
Friday, July 8 • 6–9 p.m.
Bad Moon Rising brings the music of Creedence Clearwater Revivial to the MSV!
Friday, September 9 • 6–9 p.m.
Dance to your favorite hits from the 70s with the Robbie Limon Band.
Wednesday, May 25• 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Explore the MSV’s portrait miniatures from the 1800s during this virtual happy hour.
Thursday, June 16 • noon–1 p.m.
Learn about early Negro League Baseball—from the first teams of the 1880s through the 1950s—during this illustrated presentation by Dr. James Coates Jr.
Wednesday, July 6 • 9–10 a.m.
Explore the formal gardens on a guided tour highlighting vibrant summer blooming plantings.
Thursday, July 21 • noon–1 p.m.
During this online program, author and Roanoke College Associate Professor of History Gregory Samantha Rosenthal will discuss her book—based on more than 40 interviews with LGBTQ elders.
Wednesday, August 3 • 9–10 a.m.
Beat the heat by taking a walk through some of the shadier portions of The Trails at the MSV.
Tuesday, August 9 • 6:30–7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a virtual happy hour that features a discussion of a painting from the MSV Julian Wood Glass Jr. Collection.
Wednesday, June 1 • 9–10 a.m.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at what's new on The Trails at the MSV on this guided walk.
Saturday, June 4 • 8–11 a.m.
Celebrate National Trails Day with a variety of fun activities on the Trails for all ages!
Tuesday, June 7 • 6–7 p.m.
Connect with nature and your surroundings on The Trails at the MSV as you move through all levels of yoga practice.
Saturday, June 11• 9:30–11 a.m.
Ages 8 and older will learn tips for observing wildlife, identify plants and animals, and see how the landscape changes with the seasons as they walk the Trails at the MSV.
Tuesday, June 21• 6:30–8 p.m.
Slow down, be curious, and learn to reconnect with the healing properties of nature while exploring the forest trails at the MSV.
Saturday, June 25• 9–10 a.m.
Connect with nature and your surroundings in the MSV gardens as you move through all levels of yoga practice.
Tuesday, July 5• 6–7 p.m.
Connect with nature and your surroundings on the MSV trails as you move through all levels of yoga practice.
Saturday, July 9 • 9:30–11 a.m.
Ages 8 and older will identify plants and animals, learn tips for observing wildlife, and see how the landscape changes with the seasons as they walk The Trails at the MSV.
Tuesday, July 12 • 6–7:30 p.m.
Slow down, be curious, and learn to reconnect with the healing properties of nature while exploring the Ridge and Meadow Trails at the MSV.
Saturday, July 23• 9–10 a.m.
Connect with nature and your surroundings in the MSV gardens as you move through all levels of yoga practice.
Tuesday, August 2• 6–7 p.m.
Connect with nature and your surroundings on the MSV trails as you move through all levels of yoga practice.
Saturday, August 13 • 9:30–11 a.m.
Ages 8 and older will identify plants and animals, learn tips for observing wildlife, and see how the landscape changes with the seasons as they walk The Trails at the MSV.
Saturday, August 27 • 9–10 a.m.
Connect with nature and your surroundings in the MSV gardens as you move through all levels of yoga practice.
Tuesday, May 31 • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Create a twill basket—embellished with buttons and lashed with waxed linen—with master basket maker Anne Bowers.
Saturday June 18• 1–5 p.m.
Learn about the history of papermaking and the terms and tools associated with the craft, then pull your own paper sheets from a pulp vat with expert instructors.
Sunday, June 26• 1–3 p.m.
Inspired by the large-scale sculptures in Origami in the Garden, join origami artist and educator Harry Holloway to learn the basics of making your own origami creations.
Saturday, July 9 • 12:30–5 p.m.
Marbled papers grace the covers of books and are used in many other crafts including box making, matting and framing, and greeting cards.
Sunday, July 24 • 1–3 p.m.
In this workshop inspired by the large-scale sculptures in the MSV outdoor exhibition ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, origami artist and educator Harry Holloway will teach participants to make origami.
Sunday, August 7 • 2–4 p.m.
Learn about working with compost and using home compost to improve soil health and make gardens more sustainable.
Wednesday, August 10 • 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Learn about growing, harvesting, and using edible flowers with MSV Horticulturist Chantal Ludder.
Wednesday, August 24 • 6–8 p.m.
Learn basic macramé knots and how to use them to create a woven home for hanging plants.
Ages 5 and older will explore the MSV Vegetable Garden and learn what plants need to grow.
Wednesday, June 8• 11–11:30 a.m.
Join Handley Regional Library Youth Services Manager Katie Moss for stories and more about origami. For ages 2 to 5 with an adult.
Thursday, June 9 • 4:30–6 p.m.
Teen Art Club is the place for students ages 13 and older who are interested in art!
Saturday, June 11• 9:30–11 a.m.
Ages 8 and older will learn tips for observing wildlife, identify plants and animals, and see how the landscape changes with the seasons as they walk the Trails at the MSV.
Ages 5 and older will explore the MSV Vegetable Garden and learn what plants need to grow.
Wednesdays, June 22 & 29• 9 a.m.–noon
In this drop-off workshop for ages 8 and older, participants will explore the MSV Trails, observe and identify wildlife and plants, and enjoy nature-based crafts and activities. In this drop-off workshop for ages 8 and older, participants will explore the MSV Trails, observe and identify wildlife and plants, and enjoy nature-based crafts and activities.
Youth ages 10 and older will tour the outdoor exhibition ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, then learn paper folding tricks and techniques.
Saturday, July 9 • 9:30–11 a.m.
Ages 8 and older will identify plants and animals, learn tips for observing wildlife, and see how the landscape changes with the seasons as they walk The Trails at the MSV.
Wednesday, July 13 • 11–11:30 a.m.
Help kick off Handley Regional Library’s youth summer reading program, “Oceans of Possibilities,” with this story time at the MSV. For ages 2 to 5 with an adult. Ages 5 and older will explore the outdoor exhibition ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, then fold colorful paper into their own origami to take home.
Wednesday, July 20 • 1–4 p.m.
Ages 13 and older will learn what makes a good photograph and develop images from pinhole cameras in this hands-on workshop.
Tuesdays, August 2–30 • 4–7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sundays, August 7–28 • noon–6 p.m.
Visit the MSV Makerspace in August to build a garden birdhouse using a kit and tools provided.
Wednesday, August 3 • 1–4 p.m.
Youth ages 10 and older will learn about composing a painting en plein air (in the open air) then find a shady spot in the formal gardens to create their own painting.
Wednesday, August 10 • 11–11:30 a.m.
Join Handley Regional Library Youth Services Manager Katie Moss for stories to get everyone ready to go back to school.
Thursday, August 11 • 4:30–6 p.m.
Teen Art Club is the place for students ages 13 and older who are interested in art!
Saturday, August 13 • 9:30–11 a.m.
Ages 8 and older will identify plants and animals, learn tips for observing wildlife, and see how the landscape changes with the seasons as they walk The Trails at the MSV.
Ages 5 and older will explore the outdoor exhibition ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN, then fold colorful paper into their own origami to take home.
Friday, June 10 • 6–9 p.m.
Groove with Soul Expressions and a great lineup of Motown and today's hits!
Sunday, June 19 • noon–5 p.m. Celebrate Juneteenth with live music, children's activities, food trucks, and free admission to the MSV galleries.
Friday, June 24 • 5–8 p.m. Experience the MSV and ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN after hours during this new monthly summer series featuring special evening access to galleries and gardens, artist demonstrations, art sales, food trucks, a cash bar, and live music.
Saturday, June 25 • 1–7 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of Shenandoah Valley wine tasting, food and craft vendors, and live music on the MSV grounds.
Friday, July 8 • 6–9 p.m.
Bad Moon Rising brings the music of Creedence Clearwater Revivial to the MSV!
Saturday, July 16 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Celebrate summer and fabulous cars at the MSV Antique & Modified Car Show coordinated by the Shenandoah Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America.
Friday, July 22 • 5–8 p.m. Experience the MSV and ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN after hours!
Wednesday, July 27 • 6–8 p.m.
Take part in this sensory-friendly, accessible evening at the MSV!
Friday, August 26 • 5–8 p.m. Experience the MSV and ORIGAMI IN THE GARDEN after hours!
Friday, September 9 • 6–9 p.m.
Dance to your favorite hits from the 70s with the Robbie Limon Band.
Give a Year of Fun!
MSV Members receive FREE year-round general admission, FREE admission to Gardens at Night concerts, FREE gallery talks, FREE Afternoon Concerts, discounted registration to workshops and programs, and so much more!
