May in Richmond is basically the city showing off. After months of cold and grey, the river comes alive, the parks fill up, and suddenly there's something worth getting off the couch for every single weekend. Whether you're into hot air balloons drifting over the Museum District, local artists lining the streets of the Fan, or just wandering through Byrd Park with a funnel cake in hand, this month has you covered. From the return of Riverrock on the James to the grand reopening of Maymont's Wildlife Trail, May 2026 is stacked — and that's before you factor in Greek food, comic cons, ballet, beer festivals, and a musical that asks what would've happened if Juliet just... didn't. Here's everything worth circling on your calendar this month. 📅 May 2nd - 3rd 55th Annual Arts in the Park | 11am to 6pm/5pm |📍 The Carillon in Byrd Park 📅 Saturday, May 2nd Virginia Wildlife Trail Grand Reopening | 10am to 4pm | 📍 Maymont "After a two-year enhancement project, explore the new and remodeled habitats, with more accessible pathways, new interpretive signs, and more ways to view our wildlife residents." - maymont.org Chesterfield Bee Festival | 10am to 3pm | 📍 Chesterfield County Fairgrounds | Enjoy food vendors, a goat petting zoo, live music, and hands-on activities for children. 📅 Sunday, May 3rd Mother's Day Artisan Market | 1pm to 5pm | 📍 Main Line Brewery | Craft Beer, local artisans, outdoor games, dog-friendly vibes, family-friendly fun 📅 May 8th - 9th Richmond Hot Air Balloon Festival | Gates open at 5pm |📍 Museum District | Tickets required | Hot Air Balloon rides, balloon glow + laser show, etc. 📅 Saturday, May 9th VA ComiCon | 11am to 4pm |📍 Richmond Raceway | Tickets required 📅 Sunday, May 10th Mother's Day House and Garden Tour | 1pm to 6pm |📍 Museum District | Tickets required | Stroll through the neighborhood and tour 8 Museum District homes History Hounds Explore Ginter Park | 10am to 11:30am |📍 St. Paul's Catholic Church | $20 for adults / $10 for members | a special dog-friendly tour of Ginter Park 📅 May 12th - 17th & Juliet | Showtimes vary |📍Altria Theater Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. 📅 May 14th - 24th Richmond Ballet Presents 'Moving Art Four: Legends' | Days and times vary |📍VMFA 📅 May 14th - 15th Fan Arts Stroll | 4pm to 8pm |📍2000-2500 Hanover Ave & 2200-2500 Grove Ave | Stroll through the historic Fan district and enjoy local art, live music, and tasty treats. 📅 May 15th - 17th Dominion Energy Riverrock | Event times vary |📍James River | The nation’s largest outdoor sports and music festival on Richmond's riverfront, featuring trail running, kayaking, biking, and yoga. 📅 Saturday, May 16th 21st Annual ASK 5k & Fun Run | 8am to 12pm | 📍Carmax Park | presented by the Childhood Cancer Foundation Goochland Day Parade and Festival | 10am to 3pm | 📍Goochland Sports Complex 📅 Sunday, May 17th Spring Artisan Market | 1pm to 5pm | 📍Zorch Pizza Parlor | enjoy food, drinks, and local vendors/artisans 📅 Thursday, May 21st Murals of Jackson Ward Walking Tour | 6pm to 7:30pm | 📍325 N 2nd St | $20 for adults / $10 for members 📅 Saturday, May 23rd Indian and Sri Lankan Food Festival | 11am to 3pm | 📍10509 Greenwood Rd 📅 May 23rd - 24th Shop Small Weekend | 12pm to 5pm | 📍Strangeways Brewing - Scotts Addition 📅 May 28th - 31st Richmond Greek Festival | Times Vary | 📍30 Malvern Ave 📅 May 30th Spring Plant Sale + Pollinator Festival | 9am to 1pm | 📍1440 N. Laburnum Ave Appomattox River Wine Festival | 12pm to 5pm | 📍Appomattox Boat Harbor Wings and Wheels Fly In and Car Show | 10am to 5pm | 📍Dinwiddie County Airport | Enjoy displays of vintage and modern aircraft, classic cars, and custom motorcycles, plus food and other vendors ¿Qué Pasa? Festival | 12pm to 8pm | 📍Carmax Park 📅 Ongoing Events Silent Reading Party | Day and location vary month to month Flying Squirrels Baseball Games | Days and times vary Shows at the Allianz Amphitheater  Wine and Watercolors with Shop Made in Virginia Shows at The Altria Theater Sunday Artisan Market at Brambly Park | Sundays from 1pm to 5pm Trivia Night RVA at Benchtop Brewing Co. | Wednesdays from 7pm t0 9pm BINGO Night at Benchtop Brewing Co. | Thursdays from 7pm to 8pm Comedy Shows at the Funny Bone Music and Events at Hardywood Brewery | 📍Richmond | 📍West Creek South of the James Farmers Market | Sundays from 10am to 1pm | 📍4021 Forest Hill Ave RVA Big Market | May-Oct: Saturdays from 8am to 12pm | 📍Bryan Park  

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

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 | 📍Room3CNetworking 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

February in Richmond is packed with ways to get out, stay cozy, and enjoy everything RVA has to offer. From Valentine’s Day celebrations and Galentine’s markets to festivals, live music, family-friendly activities, and community events, something is happening almost every day of the month. Below, you’ll find a day-by-day guide to events in and around Richmond, VA for February 2026, making it easy to plan your weekends, or any day. Whether you’re looking for date-night ideas, things to do with friends or family, or local happenings to explore solo, this list has you covered. Sunday, February 1 🎨 Open Studio Sunday | RVA Community Makers – 1:00 PM–3:00 PM at VMFA Thursday, February 5 ❓ Trivia Night at Bingo (Scotts Addition) – 7:00 PM–9:00 PM 🎭 The Friendship & Music of Loretta Lynn & Patsy Cline – 7:00 PM. Friday, February 6 🖼 After 5 Fridays at VMFA – 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Galentine's Bloom Bar – 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Saturday, February 7 🍦 Ice Cream for Breakfast at Ruby Scoops – 8:00 AM–6:00 PM 🍦 National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day at Gelati Celesti – 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 🍽 Scotty’s Ultimate Galentine’s Brunch – 11:00 AM–3:00 PM ❤️ Richmond Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival 2026 - 11:30 AM-9:00 PM 🎶 An Evening with Leslie and The Dots @ Black Iris Social Club – 8:00 PM 🎶 Candlelight: The Best of Bridgerton on Strings – 8:45 PM–10:00 PM 🐶 Beauty & the Beast Dog Show (Richmond Raceway Complex) – All day ❄️ Snowball Festival – 11:00 AM–4:00 PM 🔥🐴 ChinaFest: Year of the Fire Horse | Family Day - 10:00 AM-4:30 PM Sunday, February 8 💕 Lakeside Love Fest 2026 – 11:00 AM–3:00 PM at Lakeside Farmer’s Market Valentine's Day Market – 1:00 PM–5:00 PM Wednesday, February 11 🎷 Dominion Energy Jazz Café – 6:00 PM–8:00 PM at VMFA Thursday, February 12 🐶 Dog Kissing Booth at Richmond SPCA – 4:00 PM–7:00 PM 🖼 RVA Community Makers 2026 Unveiling at VMFA – 6:00 PM 💡 Laser Show: Prince @ Science Museum of Virginia – 6:30 PM & 8:15 PM ❓ Trivia Night at Bingo – 7:00 PM–9:00 PM Friday, February 13 🖼 After 5 Fridays at VMFA – 6:00 PM–8:00 PM 🎭 Dark Valentine’s Fantasy Ball: A Morbid Masquerade (21+) – 8:00 PM–1:00 AM Saturday, February 14 – Valentine’s Day 🎧 Silent Valentine Party – 7:00 PM–10:00 PM 🎶 My Funny Valentine: Scott Wichmann & Friends – 8:00 PM–10:00 PM 🍺 Pours & Pasties: Valentine’s Edition – 9:00 PM–11:00 PM 🦎 Richmond Reptile Expo – 9:00 AM (Richmond Raceway Complex) Comedy Show: LOLentine's – 8:00 PM–10:00 PM Sunday, February 15 💐 2026 Galentine’s Day Market at Hardywood – 12:00 PM–5:00 PM 🍻 Sips & Sweethearts @ Cirrus Vodka – 1:00 PM–4:00 PM 🎱 Bingo at Bingo – 3:00 PM–5:00 PM Wednesday, February 18 🎷 Dominion Energy Jazz Café – 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Thursday, February 19 ❓ Trivia Night at Bingo – 7:00 PM–9:00 PM Friday–Sunday, February 20–22 🌸 History Blooms @ Virginia Museum of History & Culture (Floral Exhibit) – Daily Saturday, February 21 🍻 Richmond Beer Fest – 12:00 PM–4:00 PM Saturday, February 28 🌍 World Wildlife Day & RVA Environmental Film Festival @ Maymont – 10:00 AM–4:00 PM ⭐ Ongoing/Running All Month 🎨 RVA Community Makers 2026 Art Installation – Feb 13 to Mar 29 at VMFA

It's the month of gratitude, and I for one am totally here for it. Thanksgiving has always been a favorite-  not just for the food (though, let's be honest, that’s a big part of it), but because it naturally brings our attention back to what matters. Family. Friends. Community. The work we get to do. And the people who make it all worthwhile- including you. Before the holiday rush kicks into full gear, I’m sharing a few ways to slow down and enjoy Richmond in a more analog, intentional way. We've also got a list of things to help you get your home winter ready before things get too busy, and a recipe that’s perfect for a cozy evening in, with guests or just a nice glass of wine and a warm fire. Let’s ease into the season, one simple moment at a time. 🐌 Going a Little Analog Before the Holidays You've probably already heard Mariah singing, “It's tiiiiiime,” but I'm hitting pause before the holiday season starts, and trying to get a little more analog. Reading more, taking time for the quiet moments, and of course, soaking up some of the little treasures in and around RVA. If you want to join me (literally or figuratively) here are a few of my analog ideas to get grounded before hustling and the bustling. Check them out HERE. 🏘️ 5 Smart Year-End Moves for  Homeowners & Future Buyers Slow mornings, crisp river walks, and just enough calm before the season fully sparkles. Just a few reasons November is my favorite. It’s also the perfect time to prepare your home and position yourself wisely for the year ahead. I’ve curated five thoughtful, strategic year-end steps whether you're a  homeowner or planning to buy. Pour something warm, take a breath, and check out these practical, purposeful ways to finish the year strong. 👇 Click HERE for the list. 🍴 What I'm Cooking Right Now Baked Gruyere with Herbs I may not be a big fan of winter, but November is definitely one of my favorite months of the year. Thanksgiving has always been a favorite of mine (great food, friends, family, gratitude, and no stressful gift shopping), and a few friends and I always sneak away for a little post Turkey Day, pre-holiday crazy, girls weekend. We have some great snacks, a little wine, watch holiday movies, and do some shopping. It's basically perfect, and that's where I made this baked gruyere for the first time. Almost no prep, simple to put together, and just a few minutes in the oven. Best of all, it's always a wow. So whether you're having a girl's getaway, a holiday party, or just a night at home in front of the fire, try this one. Click HERE for the recipe. Do you have home questions, need contractor referrals, or are you (or someone you know) thinking of buying or selling a home in the Richmond area? Reach out! I'd love to help.