2026 VCBF Full Schedule (coming soon)
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Wednesday, October 14
PreK-Middle School
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Thursday, October 15
Prek-Young Adult
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Friday, October 16
Middle-Young Adult coming soon
Special Events
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Philip and Erin Stead
Opening reception for Philip and Erin Stead’s exhibition at the Longwood Center for the Visual Arts. Meet the artists and VCBF presenters.
Wednesday, October 14
6:00pm
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Community Cook-Off Keynote with Daniel Nayeri
Everyone is invited! Join us for the Virginia Children's Book Festival's community keynote with National Book Award-winner Daniel Nayeri, featuring a fun and flavorful cook-off where stories and food come together. Location to be announced.
Thursday, October 15
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Sensory Sensitive Sessions at SHLS
Special sessions for children with sensory-sensitivity at Longwood Speech, Hearing, and Learning Services.
Friday, October 16
10:00am-12:00pm
