Events in Richmond, United States
Caregivers Appreciation Day - Richmond - Nov. 13
Richmond
Thursday, November 13, 2025
1200
- 1500
Free
Films - Movies - Cinema
Join us for lunch at the museum at 12 p.m., followed by a private screening of the Hidden Power of Purpose. This inspiring film is narrated by five-time Emmy Award winner Debbie Allen and features the inspiring stories of individuals who have found their purpose.
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Beethoven: Heroic Sonatas
Richmond
Sunday, November 16, 2025
1600
- 1730
Free
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
In the first decade of the 19th century, Beethoven emerged from crisis, committed to fulfilling his artistic destiny in the face of deafness. On his new path, he dramatically expanded the scale and depth of his writing. Performing on period instruments, cellist James ..
Lakeside's Holly Jolly
Henrico
Friday, November 7, 2025
1600
- 2000
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Twisted Carrot Farm presents a Local Collaborative Market event, full of goodies crafted by local makers! This event is FREE to attend and family friendly (no pets, please!).
WEEKEND EVENT SCHEDULE:
Friday 11/7 4-8pm--Makers' Market and Visit with Santa and Mrs. ..
Lakeside's Holly Jolly
Henrico
Sunday, November 9, 2025
1100
- 1500
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Twisted Carrot Farm presents a Local Collaborative Market event, full of goodies crafted by local makers! This event is FREE to attend and family friendly (no pets, please!).
WEEKEND EVENT SCHEDULE:
Friday 11/7 4-8pm--Makers' Market and Visit with Santa and Mrs. ..
Covenant Woods Christmas Market
Virginia
Friday, November 7, 2025
0900
- 1400
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Come and enjoy Covenant Woods annual Christmas Market. Shop over 25 vendors to find that special gift for yourself or anyone on your holiday shopping list. On Saturday, we will be joined by several children vendors from the Children's Entrepreneur Market. You will fi ..
Monacan Fall Craft Fair
Richmond
Saturday, November 8, 2025
0900
- 1500
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Come join us for a local favorite with over 95 vendors with everything from homemade jewelry, baked goods, decor and so much more. Great way to kick off your holiday shopping!
Category: Community | Fairs | Craft Fairs ..
2025 Official Halloween Bar Crawl Richmond Bar Crawl LIVE Fri and Sat
Richmond
Saturday, October 25, 2025
1500
- 2300
20.00 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
The best Richmond Halloween Bar Crawl returns this October 2025! Join us for Horroween, Richmond's biggest Halloween Pub Crawl!
The Richmond Halloween Bar Crawl beckons you to the historic streets of Virginia's capital for a night where the past and the paranorm ..
Stories of Hope: A Decade of the IRC in Richmond
Richmond
Friday, October 24, 2025
1800
- 2100
60.00 USD
Charity Events - Fundraising
This event will feature engaging panel discussions that bring to light the resilience, challenges, and triumphs of displaced individuals. Attendees will hear firsthand accounts from refugees and community advocates, fostering a deeper understanding of their journeys ..
The Richmond Record Riot! Over 15,000 LPs in one room! Sat October 18th @Stony Point Fashion Park
Richmond
Saturday, October 18, 2025
1000
- 1700
5.00 USD
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
A giant record store lands in Richmond VA! Dealers from far and wide converge for a giant music sale! Saturday October 18th, steps away from our friends at Crossroads Records---in Stony Point Fashion Park! LPs and 45s and CDs too. All types of music from punk to funk ..
RVA MakerFest 2025
Glen Allen
Saturday, October 18, 2025
1000
- 1700
Free
Crafts - Hobbies - Events
Join us for RVA MakerFest 2025, a FREE, family-friendly festival showcasing the incredible creativity and ingenuity of the Richmond region!
Get ready for a day of discovery, hands-on activities, and fascinating demonstrations from local makers, artists, engineers, t ..
CMSCVA: War and Peace
Richmond
Sunday, October 12, 2025
1600
- 1745
Free
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Harpist Charles Overton returns to CMSCVA to perform "War and Peace," an afternoon of classical music for flute and strings. Find peace in music by the French Impressionists and the world premiere of "Harbor" by Zachary Wadsworth. Thrill to the tale of the warring Mo ..
Lakeside Halloween Market
Henrico
Sunday, October 5, 2025
1100
- 1500
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
We are kicking off spooky season here in Lakeside RVA! Twisted Carrot Farm presents a Local Collaborative Market event, full of goodies crafted by local makers! This event is FREE to attend and family friendly (no pets, please!). Enjoy lunch from our food truck, loca ..
Award winning singer-songwriter Lucy Kaplansky performs at the Shady Grove Coffeehouse on October 4
Glen Allen
Saturday, October 4, 2025
1930
- 2200
Free
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Lucy Kaplansky started out singing in Chicago folk music clubs as a teenager. Then, barely out of high school, she took off for New York City. There she found a fertile community of songwriters and performers-Suzanne Vega, Steve Forbert, The Roches, and others. The N ..
Walk to Fight Suicide!
Virginia
Saturday, October 4, 2025
0930
- 1200
Free
Charity Events - Fundraising
Together, we're leading the fight against suicide. Our Community Walks, held in hundreds of cities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections t ..
Lakeside Fall Fest
Henrico
Sunday, September 21, 2025
1100
- 1500
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
This event is FREE to attend and family friendly (no pets, please!). Enjoy lunch from our food truck, local treats, and drinks while you shop!
While you are here, be sure to visit the other awesome local brick and mortars surrounding the Lakeside Farmers' Market. ..
SAN-J's Soy Sauce Factory Open House - Hakko Hub!
Richmond
Saturday, September 20, 2025
1100
- 1600
10.00 USD
Eating Out - Food Events - Cooking Classes
Discover the World of Fermentation at Hakko Hub, SAN-J’s 4th Annual Open House!
If you’re wild about fermentation, this is the event you’ve been waiting for!
SAN-J, makers of legendary Tamari Soy Sauce since 1804 in Japan (and brewing right here in Richmond, VA s ..
CMSCVA: Circle of Friends
Richmond
Monday, September 15, 2025
1900
- 2100
Free
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
CMSCVA celebrates the 150-anniversary year of composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor with an ensemble of nine players and a program of Romantic British chamber music. This concert includes works by Coleridge-Taylor, his friends and his teachers, including his jubilant None ..
The Anvil Brothers with Special Guest Andrea Larson perform at the Shady Grove Coffeehouse
Glen Allen
Saturday, September 13, 2025
1930
- 2200
Free
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Join us on September 13 at 7:30 PM as we kick off our 24th season with a concert by the Anvil Brothers, with Special Guest Andrea Larson. The band comprised of multi-instrumentalists, is known for their progressive acoustic music, which spans genres like folk, countr ..
FESTIVAL OF INDIA 2025
Richmond
Saturday, September 13, 2025
1100
- 2000
Free
Foreign - International Culture Events
At the Festival of India, one can enjoy a renowned cultural program, consisting of classical and modern Indian live performances, as well as East-West fusion dance and music. One can also sample many different varieties of Indian cuisine, including vegetarian and non ..
Game Night Market
Henrico
Friday, September 12, 2025
1600
- 2000
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
We'll be glowing in the dark and gaming up a storm, thanks to the Simple Science Soap Co. game tent. We will also be offering a fun raffle, so you'll have an opportunity to win some awesome prizes.
Our events are always free to attend and family friendly (no pets, ..
Chesterfield Towne Center Carnival
Richmond
Friday, September 5, 2025
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
There's something for everyone at this family-fun event, from thrilling midway rides and games for all ages and tantalizing carnival eats to the World of Wonders Amazement Show featuring old-time sideshow acts including a sword swallower and a fire eater, plus more t ..
ImmerseCon 2025
Richmond
Saturday, August 30, 2025
1100
- 1800
40.00 USD
General Science and Engineering - Robotics - Machines
Introducing ImmerseCon, a 2-day STEM and gaming extravaganza in Richmond, Virginia! Meet indie game devs, cosplayers, robotics fanatics, dungeon masters, vendors, and engage in:
- TableTop Gaming
- Arcade
- RVA Esports Championship
- First Robotics Gallery
- Cos ..
Summer Madness Market
Henrico
Sunday, August 17, 2025
1100
- 1500
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
This event is FREE to attend and family friendly (no pets, please!). Enjoy lunch from our food truck, local treats, and drinks while you shop!
While you are here, be sure to visit the other awesome local brick and mortars surrounding the Lakeside Farmers' Market. ..
Walking on Sunshine Market
Henrico
Sunday, July 20, 2025
1100
- 1500
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
This event is FREE to attend and family friendly (no pets, please!). Enjoy lunch from our food truck, local treats, and drinks while you shop!
While you are here, be sure to visit the other awesome local brick and mortars surrounding the Lakeside Farmers' Market. ..
Mike Masse: Epic Acoustic Classic Rock in Richmond
Richmond
Friday, July 11, 2025
2000
- 2300
35.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
“Toto’s favorite cover of ‘Africa’” – Yahoo! Music
“Terrific!” – Dennis DeYoung (Styx)
“Love this cover!” – Sarah McLachlan
“Thank you very much! Beautiful. Great job!” – Geddy Lee (Rush)
“One of the best Africa cover versions ever recorded.” – BBC Radio
Get r ..
Livin' la Vida Loca Market
Henrico
Sunday, June 22, 2025
1100
- 1500
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Let's kick off the Summer 90's style! Twisted Carrot Farm presents a Local Collaborative Market event, full of goodies crafted by local makers! This event is FREE to attend and family friendly (no pets, please!). Enjoy lunch from our food truck, local treats, and dri ..
2025 Official Pride Bar Crawl Richmond LGBTQ Bar Event Bar Crawl LIVE
Richmond
Saturday, June 14, 2025
1500
- 2300
Free
Evenings at Bars - Nightclub Events
Join the Richmond Pride Pub Crawl! Celebrate Richmond Pride Month by joining us for the best Pride bar event Richmond has ever seen!
2025 Official Pride Bar Crawl Richmond LGBTQ Bar Event Bar Crawl LIVE
Richmond, get ready to celebrate Pride in style! The Pride ..
42nd Annual Virginia Homeschool Convention
Richmond
Thursday, June 5, 2025
0900
- 1700
99.00 USD
Education - Courses - Career Training Events
Homeschooling, or considering it? Discover how to ignite your child’s creativity and learning at the 42nd Annual Virginia Homeschool Convention on June 5-7, 2025.
Keynote speakers Bethany Hamilton (Soul Surfer), Matt Hammitt (former Sanctus Real lead singer), and ..
Ink to Inspiration
Virginia
Saturday, May 17, 2025
1230
- 1630
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
**Join Us for Ink to Inspiration! **
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM, we're hosting an incredible event celebrating the power of words and the magic of storytelling.
**What to Expect:**
- Exclusive book signings and m ..
Schubert Quintets
Richmond
Sunday, May 4, 2025
1600
- 1745
5.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
One of the highlights of the Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia's past 20 years was a back-to-back performance of two of the best loved pieces in the chamber music repertoire, both by Franz Schubert: his spectacular “Trout” Quintet and the epic Cello Quintet i ..
Robin and Linda Williams perform at the Shady Grove Coffeehouse
Glen Allen
Saturday, May 3, 2025
2000
- 2200
12.50 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Full of harmonies and humor, Robin and Linda Williams put on a show that is intimate, poignant, and fun, and bring the beautiful tunes and homespun wisdom that made them regulars on Prairie Home Companion for 41 years. Their robust blend of bluegrass, folk, old-time ..
2025 Richmond Bluegrass Jam
Midlothian
Saturday, May 3, 2025
1100
- 2000
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
This family-friendly event features 20 of the region’s best bluegrass and Americana bands playing on multiple stages, all to raise money for our military veterans and their families through the Richmond Fisher House and Liberation Veteran Services. There is no charge ..
Richmond Coin and Currency Show
Richmond
Thursday, April 24, 2025
1000
- 1700
Free
Crafts - Hobbies - Events
Over 55 tables of dealers with US, Foreign, and Ancient coins and currency to buy, sell, and trade. Free parking, admission, and appraisals. Raffle prizes all weekend. Saturday is Grandparents Day with games and prizes for the kids. ANACS will be onsite accepting sub ..
Chesterfield Towne Center Carnival
Richmond
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
There's something for everyone at this family-fun event opening Easter and Passover weekend, from exciting midway games and rides for all ages (including a towering 110-foot-tall Ferris wheel) and tantalizing carnival eats to the amazing Big Bee Transforming Robot Ca ..
Lakeside Earth Love Celebration
Henrico
Sunday, April 13, 2025
1100
- 1500
Free
Trips - Travel - Excursions
This event is FREE to attend and family friendly (no pets, please!). Enjoy lunch from our food truck, local treats, and drinks while you shop!
While you are here, be sure to visit the other awesome local brick and mortars surrounding the Lakeside Farmers' Market. ..
Bill and Pam Gurley perform at the Shady Grove Coffeehouse
Glen Allen
Saturday, April 12, 2025
2000
- 2200
7.50 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Lifelong Virginians, Bill and Pam Gurley are a married couple with deep roots in the Tidewater area of Virginia. They started singing together on their first date and have been doing so ever since, much to the delight of audiences from Maine to the Caribbean and were ..
Opus 20: Party of 7
Richmond
Saturday, April 5, 2025
1400
- 1530
Free
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Beethoven’s famous Septet, opus 20, is one of the true party pieces in history. Its tunes have been whistled in the streets of Europe and America for over 200 years. Join CMSCVA for an hour of sparkling music by Beethoven, and the premiere of a piece by Antonio Garcí ..
RVA Canna Market
Richmond
Sunday, March 30, 2025
1100
- 1600
Free
Society Issues - Social Problems - Life Events
Dive Deep into the World of Cannabis at RVA Canna Market!
Join us at Diversity Richmond on Sunday, March 30th from 11am to 4pm for a unique market experience. Explore the diverse world of cannabis-infused products alongside a curated selection of handmade Virginia ..
The Honey Dewdrops perform at the Shady Grove Coffeehouse February 1
Glen Allen
Saturday, February 1, 2025
2000
- 2200
Free
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
The Honey Dewdrops - Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish - have long felt the push-and-pull between their original roots in the Appalachian Mountains and their current home in urban Baltimore. You'll hear it in their harmony-soaked songs and the mastery of their instrume ..
Bill Evans' The Banjo in America w/special guest Babi Evans at the Shady Grove Coffeehouse - 1/11/25
Glen Allen
Saturday, January 11, 2025
2000
- 2200
Free
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Banjo player extraordinaire Bill Evans has moved back to his native state of Virginia and the Shady Grove Coffeehouse is proud to present Bill in his first Richmond-area appearance. Bill is the 2022 recipient of the Steve Martin Banjo Prize and is a member of the Ame ..
Susan Greenbaum performs at the Shady Grove Coffeehouse
Glen Allen
Saturday, November 9, 2024
2000
- 2200
15.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Susan Greenbaum committed the first sin of musicians: She quit her day job. After working as a corporate executive in Fortune 500 companies, Susan traded her power suits for performing. She has been singing as long as she’s been speaking, growing up in Kansas City, i ..
Lana Puckett and Kim Person and George Turman at the Shady Grove Coffeehouse on October 12
Glen Allen
Saturday, October 12, 2024
2000
- 2200
15.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
The original musical compositions of Americana singer/songwriters Lana Puckett and Kim Person have been described as "music written in the key of life." Lana and Kim are a gifted female duo, and are well known for their vocal styles, intricate guitar skills and amazi ..
Chesterfield Towne Center Carnival
Richmond
Friday, September 6, 2024
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Enjoy midway fun for the whole family with thrilling rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tasty carnival eats.
Admission is free Monday - Thursday and $5 Friday - Sunday. Parking is free.
Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36" ..
Robin and Linda Williams perform at the Shady Grove Coffeehouse, May 2024
Glen Allen
Saturday, May 4, 2024
2000
- 2200
25.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Robin and Linda have been performing for 50 years in a career that has included 24 personal recordings, thousands of concerts on three continents, a Robert Altman directed movie, and hundreds of performances on NPR's "A Prairie Home Companion" and other radio and tel ..
Robin and Linda Williams perform at the Shady Grove Coffeehouse
Glen Allen
Saturday, May 4, 2024
2000
- 2200
25.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Robin and Linda have been performing for 50 years in a career that has included 24 personal recordings, thousands of concerts on three continents, a Robert Altman directed movie, and hundreds of performances on NPR's "A Prairie Home Companion" and other radio and tel ..
Chesterfield Towne Center Carnival
Richmond
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
There's something for everyone at this family-fun event, from exciting rides and games for all ages and favorite fair food to edge-of-your-seat Cirque Cyber futuristic thrill shows featuring aerial acrobatics, the spinning Wheel of Destiny and other death-defying act ..
Bill and Pam Gurley perform at the Shady Grove Coffeehouse, April 2024
Glen Allen
Saturday, April 13, 2024
2000
- 2200
15.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Bill and Pam Gurley have been making music together since their first date. In the years since that time, the music has grown and become an integral part of their lives. Through hundreds of performances and travels in and out of Virginia, the Gurleys have drawn an ev ..
Bill and Pam Gurley perform at the Shady Grove Coffeehouse
Glen Allen
Saturday, April 13, 2024
2000
- 2200
15.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Bill and Pam Gurley have been making music together since their first date. In the years since that time, the music has grown and become an integral part of their lives. Through hundreds of performances and travels in and out of Virginia, the Gurleys have drawn an ev ..
Mustard's Retreat performs at the Shady Grove Coffeehouse, March 2024
Glen Allen
Saturday, March 9, 2024
2000
- 2200
15.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Mustard's Retreat has always sung the songs they enjoyed and cared about, regardless of the trends of the music industry and pop culture. They are committed to simply being themselves, not chasing fame or brass rings, while delighting in and connecting with their aud ..
Mustard's Retreat performs at the Shady Grove Coffeehouse
Glen Allen
Saturday, March 9, 2024
2000
- 2200
15.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Mustard’s Retreat has always sung the songs they enjoyed and cared about, regardless of the trends of the music industry and pop culture. They are committed to simply being themselves, not chasing fame or brass rings, while delighting in and connecting with their aud ..