March in Richmond means the first real hints of spring — longer days, outdoor events returning, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, races, markets, and plenty of reasons to get out and explore. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, live music, seasonal festivals, or community gatherings, something is happening across RVA all month long.
Below is your guide to the top events and activities happening in and around Richmond, VA, in March 2026.
📅 Sunday, March 1
- Virginia Bridal & Wedding Expo | 1pm to 5pm |📍 Greater Richmond Convention Center
📅 March 6–8
- 48th Annual Richmond Home + Garden Show |📍 Richmond Raceway Complex
- 10 am – 7 pm (Friday and Saturday) and 10 am – 5 pm (Sunday)
📅 March 7–8
- Richmond Coffee Festival 2026 | 8:45 am – 3 pm / 4 pm | 📍Richmond Convention Center
📅 Saturday, March 7
- Virginia Credit Union River City Half & 5K | Starts at 8 am
- Nutzy’s Block Party | 10 am to 1 pm | 📍 CarMax Park
- Youth Entrepreneurs Summit | 12 pm to 4 pm | 📍Boys and Girls Club Teen & Community Center
📅 Sunday, March 8
- Richmond Children’s Business Fair | 1 pm to 4 pm | 📍Dewey Gottwald Center
- Richmond Black Restaurant Experience (March 8–15) | 📍Various locations
📅 Monday, March 9
- WIBRVA Serendipity Meetup | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | 📍Room3C
Networking event for local professionals and women in business.
📅 Friday, March 13
- Dancing with the Stars 2026 | Starts at 7:30 pm | 📍Altria Theater
📅 March 13–15
- Craftsmen’s Spring Classic Art & Craft Festival | 10 am – 6 pm / 4 pm |📍Richmond Raceway Complex
📅 Saturday, March 14
- Richmond St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Bar Crawl | 4 pm – 10 pm
- Shamrock & Roll Parking Lot Party | 11:30 am – 9 pm | 📍River City Roll
- Virginia Derby 2026 | Gates open 10 am – First Race 12 pm | 📍Colonial Downs Racetrack
📅 Sunday, March 15
- St. Patty’s Day Market | 1 pm – 5 pm | 📍Main Line Brewery
📅 March 19-21
- Kam Patterson | Times vary by day | 📍The Funny Bone
📅 Saturday, March 21
- Maymont Mansion Open House & Garden Party | 10am – 4pm | 📍Maymont
- 24th Annual Dog Jog 5K & Block Party | 10am – 5pm
- Bloom for a Cause Spring Market | 12pm – 5pm | 📍Agecroft Hall
📅 March 21–22
- Church Hill Irish Festival | 10 am – 6 pm | 📍25th and Broad
📅 March 24 – 29
- Broadway in Richmond: The Outsiders | Showtimes vary by day | 📍Altria Theater
📅 Sunday, March 29
- Eras: Taylor Swift Tribute Drag Brunch | 2 pm | 📍The Funny Bones
