April is when Richmond really starts to come alive again. Patios fill up, festivals return, and there’s something happening just about every day—whether you’re looking for live music, family-friendly events, or a reason to get outside.
If you’re planning your month (or just your weekends), here’s a look at what’s happening around Richmond this April.
📅 Saturday, April 4th
- Dominion Energy Family Easter | 9am to 12pm |📍 Maymont
- Edgar’s Enchanted Garden | 10am to 12pm |📍 The Poe Museum | Poetry, Crafts, Games, and Storytime
- The Hunt | 2:30pm to 12pm |📍 The Space at Norches | Indoor Egg Hunt and Activities
- Hardywood Bunny Hop | 12 pm to 4 pm |📍Hardywood – West Creek
📅 Tuesday, April 7th
- Opening Night at Carmax Park | First Pitch at 7:05 pm | 📍 Carmax Park
📅 Wednesday, April 8th
- An Evening with John Legend | 7:30 pm | 📍 Altria Theater
📅 April 10th & 11th
- Hermitage Richmond Pop-Up Artisan Market | 10am to 4pm |📍 1600 Westwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23227
- Richmond African American Book Festival | 11am to 4pm |📍 Diversity Richmond
📅 April 10th – 12th
- The Bizarre Bazaar 34th Spring Collection |📍Richmond Raceway Complex
- Friday, April 10th – 10am to 7pm
- Saturday, April 11th – 10am to 6pm
- Sunday, April 12th – 10am to 5pm
📅 Saturday, April 11th
- A Swingin’ Centennial Celebration | 6 pm to 9 pm | 📍Agecroft Hall & Gardens
- Scotchtown’s 5th Annual Fiber Festival | 10 am to 4 pm | 📍Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown
📅 Sunday, April 12th
- Fetch Fest | 1 pm to 4 pm | 📍Hardywood Park – West Creek
- See Yourself Here: VMFA Community Celebration | 1 pm to 4 pm | 📍Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
📅 Thursday, April 16th
- Alabama Shakes | 8:30 pm | 📍The Allianz Amphitheater
📅 Friday, April 17th
- Disco, Always: A Harry Styles Dance Night | 8:30 pm | 📍The Canal Club
📅 April 18th & 19th
- 2026 Richmond Ren Faire | 10 am to 6 pm | 📍Dorey Park
📅 Saturday, April 18th
- Spring Artisan Market | 12 pm to 5 pm | 📍Bingo Beer Co
- Ukrop’s Monument 10k | 8 am to 1 pm | 📍Broad St + Harrison St
- Richmond Book Festival | 11 am to 3 pm | 📍Rueger Park/Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary
📅 Sunday, April 19th
- Best Buddies Richmond Friendship Walk | 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm | 📍Richmond Kickers
- 2026 Spring Artisan Market | 12 pm to 5 pm | 📍Hardywood – Richmond
📅 April 21st – 26th
- The Wiz | Showtimes Vary |📍Altria Theater
📅 Thursday, April 23rd
- 2026 Dominion Energy Richmond History Makers | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm |📍The Valentine Museum
📅 Saturday, April 25th
- Ashland Train Day | 10 am – 4 pm |📍Ashland Farmer’s Market
- Herbs Galore | 8 am – 3 pm |📍Maymont
