Events in Richmond, United States
Lakeside Love Fest
Henrico
Sunday, February 8, 2026
1100
- 1500
Free
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Twisted Carrot Farm presents a Local Collaborative Market event, full of goodies crafted by over 50 local makers. This is a community focused event, and ALL are welcome! Our events are FREE to attend and family friendly (no pets, please!). Enjoy food and drinks, a cr ..
Winter Wonderland Market
Virginia
Sunday, January 25, 2026
1100
- 1500
Free
Retail Sales - Shop Openings - Events
Twisted Carrot Farm presents a Local Collaborative Market event, full of goodies crafted by local makers. This is a community focused event, and ALL are welcome! Our events are FREE to attend and family friendly (no pets, please!). Enjoy food and drinks, a craft work ..
The Richmond Record Riot! Over 15,000 LPs in one room! Sat January 17th @Stony Point Fashion Park
Richmond
Saturday, January 17, 2026
1000
- 1600
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 January 17th, 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 ..
Free Christmas Morning Breakfast
Richmond
Thursday, December 25, 2025
0930
- 1100
Free
Eating Out - Food Events - Cooking Classes
Please join us for a free, hot breakfast Christmas morning in the Fellowship Hall at Battery Park Christian Church. There will be good food, fellowship, live music, and fun. All are welcome.
Category: Community | Holidays ..
A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland
Richmond
Sunday, December 21, 2025
1530
- 1730
40.18 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Direct from its Off-Broadway season, A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation, presents its holiday spectacular, A Celtic Christmas. Prepare to be enchanted with some of the worlds finest Irish dancers and musicians bringing Christmas to life, in a sh ..
Neo-Soul Sunday Brunch
Richmond
Sunday, December 21, 2025
1200
- 1500
30.00 USD
Eating Out - Food Events - Cooking Classes
Ease into Sunday with the ultimate blend of smooth grooves and good eats. We are taking Sunday Funday to a higher frequency with a brunch experience dedicated to the Golden Age of Neo Soul.
Forget B-14 and O-65, this ain’t your grandma’s bingo. We’re marking our car ..
2025 Official Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl Richmond by Bar Crawl LIVE!
Richmond
Saturday, December 20, 2025
1400
- 2100
20.00 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
2025 Official Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl Richmond by Bar Crawl LIVE!
Embrace the festive spirit with a twist of humor and heart at Richmond's Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl! . The Richmond Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl is your perfect opportunity to kick off the holiday season with la ..
Free Photos and Breakfast with Santa
Richmond
Saturday, December 20, 2025
0900
- 1100
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Please join us for a free, hot, pancake breakfast, free photos and visit with Santa, and arts and crafts for the kids. All are welcome to attend this fun event! Bring your friends and family with you, and share in the fun and fellowship! Hope to see you there.
C ..
Fire and Ice
Richmond
Monday, December 15, 2025
1900
- 2030
Free
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Every December, CMSCVA lights up the winter night with a spectacular concert of Baroque music performed on period instruments. This year, virtuoso violinists shiver and burn in a program of concertos by the Italian masters of the Baroque period, Locatelli, Corelli an ..
Lakeside Christmas Market
Henrico
Sunday, December 14, 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 music while you shop. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and finish your last minute Christmas shopping!
While you are here, be sure to visit the ot ..
"Christ is Born for You" - a Derbyshire Christmas
Richmond
Friday, December 12, 2025
1900
- 2030
Free
Religious Events
Join us for the Derbyshire Music Ministry's presentation of "Christ is Born for You!" Featuring our Chancel Choir, Youth Choir, Children's Choir, the DBC Ringers, Orchestra, and multiple congregational carols, this program will celebrate the season and what the phras ..
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 ..
Susan Greenbaum performs at the Shady Grove Coffeehouse November 15
Glen Allen
Saturday, November 15, 2025
1930
- 2130
Free
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Susan Greenbaum committed the first sin of musicians: She quit her day job. After working as a corporate executive, Susan traded her power suits for performing. And now her tax return, under "Occupation," reads, "Singer-songwriter." With five CD releases to her credi ..
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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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. ..
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 ..
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. ..
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 ..
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 ..