Browse our latest city guides and keep scrolling for a highly curated list of the best events, festivals, and happenings in and around Richmond, Virginia. Looking for family-friendly things to do? Hop over to The Family Calendar.
Forget deciding whether you want Italian, Mexican, or American, because we’re choosing restaurants based on vibes instead.
Who says patio season has to end just because the temperature drops? Grab your coat, order something warm, and cozy up at one of these Richmond spots.
All the best things we’ve tried in Richmond — and then tried again (and again and again) because they’re just that good.
Give your Amazon delivery driver a break this spooky season and shop locally for your Halloween costume.
Swampy summer heat has at last given way to this highly anticipated sweater weather. To help you make the most of this fleeting interlude, here’s our list of the fall season’s most important accessory — fall bevs!
No matter if you’re team fold or team knife-and-fork, team hot or cold, we can all agree that nothing hits quite like a good slice of pizza — and Richmond has its fair share of varieties.
Whether you’re looking for something adventurous, historic, tasty, or something in between, you can’t go wrong with some of our favorite attractions outside the city.
We put out a Reel of some of the best of the best, but when it comes to fall, there’s a lot more where that came from — and we’ve got the ideas to prove it.
Any stroll around this city is likely to be a beautiful one, but here’s our roundup of some of the best.
Fall officially begins Tuesday, September 22, but the start to Richmond’s fall festival scene kicks off even earlier (TG!), full of folk music, pumpkin-peeking, sparkling lights, and more.
Experience the spirit of the world's largest folk festival right here in our area — no need to travel to Munich!
Enjoy rotating food trucks every Thursday evening at Libbie Lake! Check out the full schedule linked below.
The Latino Farmers Market is Back!
The flavors, culture, music, and incredible vendors you love are coming back every Saturday starting:
Chesterfield Technical Center
Come hungry… because our vendors bring flavors from all over Latin America and beyond. Every week you’ll find an amazing variety of foods, treats, drinks, and handmade products.
Delicious Hot Foods
Empanadas from Argentina• Tamales from Mexico • Tacos • Burritos • Venezuelan Arepas • Elote • Churros • Mini Pancakes • Cuban & Puerto Rican food • Salvadorian food • Dominican food • Venezuelan food
Fresh Baked Goods & Desserts
All kinds of breads • Peruvian bread • Cookies • Cupcakes • Cheesecake • Peruvian sweets • Strawberries with cream • Strawberries with chocolate
Drinks & Coffee
Fresh coffee • Coffee beans from all over centro America • Mexican aguas frescas • Fresh juices • Lemonade • Chocolate shakes • Fruit shakes
Local & Specialty Products
Salsas • Chips • Marinade sauces • Local Honey • Flavored butters • Jams & Chocolate
Fresh From LOCAL Farms
Fruits • Vegetables • Plants
Alvarez Farm
Leedstown Farm
Díaz Farm
Artisan & Handmade Goods
Handmade soaps • Botanical teas • Crochet • Handcrafted items • Permanent jewelry.
For Your Pets
Natural dog food • Dog treats • Toys
Fun for Families
Face painting
And so much more every week!
Bring your family, bring your friends, and come support local Latino entrepreneurs, farmers, and artisans.
This is more than a market… it’s a celebration of culture, food, and community.
See you Saturday!
Enjoy rotating food trucks every Thursday evening at Libbie Lake! Check out the full schedule linked below.
On the first Friday of each month, the museum will stay open later for this family-friendly event. Between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, enjoy free admission to the galleries, specials in Commonwealth Café, access to food trucks, live music, and family-centered activities.
Free, no registration required. Event details at https://VirginiaHistory.org/FirstFridays
First Fridays at VMHC is made possible with support from Virginia Renalds Edmunds.
Hey Richmond! Welcome to RVA’s Black Farmers Market where you can pick from the freshest selections of fresh produce, homemade goods, and crafts by Black farmers and artisans.
As a customer, enjoy the benefits of being part of our market community
Find an array of high-quality, healthier vegetables, fruits, and artisanal products that are locally sourced and sustainably produced. Connect with others in the area to build a sense of community spirit.
2026 Market Dates:
June 14th & 28th
July 12th & 26th
Aug. 9th & 23rd
Sept. 13th & 27th
Oct. 11th & 25th
Nov. 8th & 22nd
Opening Hours
Every 2nd & 4th Sunday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Bring the family for an afternoon of coloring and a cozy movie at Starr Hill every second Sunday of the month.
All pages and art supplies are provided
A fun, free event to relax and reset before the week starts!
Enjoy rotating food trucks every Thursday evening at Libbie Lake! Check out the full schedule linked below.
"Merry Midtown Holiday Celebration" with Holiday Lights illumination + Carriage Rides + Live DJ + Vendor Market + Fries in Disguise + Cameo Cakery Cupcakes + First Stop Donuts + More
Please join us at our Open Air Market every 2nd Saturday from 5pm-9pm (April-December) at the 17th Street Market. Located at 100 N 17th St, Richmond, VA 23219.
Richmond Night Market highlights creativity, commerce, and community by bringing these distinct areas together:
Artisan Village
Shop and support an array of unique independent artists and small business owners.
Creative Kids Hangout
A distinct place for youth to play, explore and expand with guided and non-guided activities.
Main Stage
Dance to live music and enjoy the energy and crowd engagement throughout the evening.
MakerSpace
Experience live art activations created for the entire family, led by local artists.
Hey Richmond! Welcome to RVA’s Black Farmers Market where you can pick from the freshest selections of fresh produce, homemade goods, and crafts by Black farmers and artisans.
As a customer, enjoy the benefits of being part of our market community
Find an array of high-quality, healthier vegetables, fruits, and artisanal products that are locally sourced and sustainably produced. Connect with others in the area to build a sense of community spirit.
2026 Market Dates:
June 14th & 28th
July 12th & 26th
Aug. 9th & 23rd
Sept. 13th & 27th
Oct. 11th & 25th
Nov. 8th & 22nd
Opening Hours
Every 2nd & 4th Sunday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
On the first Friday of each month, the museum will stay open later for this family-friendly event. Between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, enjoy free admission to the galleries, specials in Commonwealth Café, access to food trucks, live music, and family-centered activities.
Free, no registration required. Event details at https://VirginiaHistory.org/FirstFridays
First Fridays at VMHC is made possible with support from Virginia Renalds Edmunds.
Please join us at our Open Air Market every 2nd Saturday from 5pm-9pm (April-December) at the 17th Street Market. Located at 100 N 17th St, Richmond, VA 23219.
Richmond Night Market highlights creativity, commerce, and community by bringing these distinct areas together:
Artisan Village
Shop and support an array of unique independent artists and small business owners.
Creative Kids Hangout
A distinct place for youth to play, explore and expand with guided and non-guided activities.
Main Stage
Dance to live music and enjoy the energy and crowd engagement throughout the evening.
MakerSpace
Experience live art activations created for the entire family, led by local artists.
Bring the family for an afternoon of coloring and a cozy movie at Starr Hill every second Sunday of the month.
All pages and art supplies are provided
A fun, free event to relax and reset before the week starts!
