4th Fridays from 5-8pm in
121 Thompson St, historic downtown Ashland, Virginia

Ashland Fourth Fridays feature shops open late, farm-to-table fresh fare, vendors, and free live concerts every fourth Friday from March to October in Downtown Ashland.

Experience Ashland artistry when you shop exquisite works of jewelers, painters, and designers downtown, indulge in delectable farm-to-table delights at our charming eateries, and immerse yourself in live performances by popular musicians at the Ashland Town Hall Pavilion.

Discover, dine, and delight in the rich tapestry of talents that make our town truly special every fourth Friday from March through October.

March 27 ☀️ Tribute to Secretariat with Alan MacEwen 
May 22 ☀️ Generations Trio
June 26 ☀️ Generations Trio
July 24 ☀️ Blue Guitar
August 28 ☀️ Blue Guitar
September 25 ☀️ Ashland Song Contest Concert
October 23 ☀️ The Ham Biscuits
*There will be no April Ashland 4th Fridays ahead of Ashland Train Day

Join us for our Pick Your Own Bouquet flower events this year! Explore the farm while cutting seasonal blooms as you go!

Check out local farmers, artisans, bakers, and more at our Farmer's Market. If you'd like to come more frequently, we have new Pick Your Own Season Pass or give as a gift for a flower lover in your life (one pass for the entire blooming season).

WHEN: Every Friday

** 4:30-7:30 PM: April 17th - May 1st

** 5-8 PM: May 8th - Aug. 28th

(We’ll also host Monthly Saturday events throughout the blooming season)

***Every Friday we'll have a Farmer's Market featuring local farmers, artisans, bakers, food truck, a bar and more.

If you’d like to be a Vendor or Musical Guest, use this link to sign up (no fee): https://tinyurl.com/FFFarmersMarketVendor

When you're finished, we'll wrap up your flowers for you to take home or we’ll add water to a bucket or vase you bring for you to take your flowers home.

Take beautiful photos with the flowers and farm and afterwards, head to the shaded, stocked pond and go fishing, bring a picnic or a cooler, and play yard games for a fun experience on the farm!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional days & times @TheFreckledFlowerFarm.

You can pay ahead of time or pay when we see you at the farm!

Journey into a world of imperial splendor as VMFA presents a special edition of Art of Wine, celebrating the exhibition India’s Great Mughals: Art, Power, and Opulence. Guests will savor curated menu offerings crafted by Lehja, the award-winning restaurant whose vibrant Indian cuisine draws on the same traditions of spices, richness, and elegance. Delight in thoughtfully paired expressive wines from around the world—selections chosen to echo the exhibition’s themes of luxury, cultural fusion, and sensory depth.

Ticket includes a VMFA wine glass, food ticket, unlimited wine tasting, two glasses of wine, and 20% off your exhibition ticket purchase

Your favorite summer tradition is BACK at James River Cellars Winery...Fridays at the Pavilion!

Every Friday from May through September
6:00pm–9:00pm
FREE Admission

Wine
Live Music
Local Food Trucks
Summer Sunset Vibes

The best part? Every week features a DIFFERENT band and a DIFFERENT food truck, so every Friday night brings a whole new experience.

Bring your friends. Bring a lawn chair. Bring your “just one more glass” energy and stay all evening.

Whether you’re a longtime Friday regular or joining us for the first time, there’s nothing quite like summer nights at the winery.

See you Friday.

Enjoy an outdoor movie in the park! Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a flashlight. Picnics are also welcome. Movie will begin at 7 pm in the area by the nature center.

Because of licensing, we can’t specifically state the movie title. However, here are a few ways you can find it:
-Head to the "Discussion" tab for hints.
-Contact us at recandparks@henrico.gov or 804-501-PARK.
-Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter.
bit.ly/HenricoRecParksENewsletters

henrico.gov/calendar/movie-in-the-park-three-lakes-2/

Ardillas Voladoras

- Las Ardillas Voladoras take flight on Friday night at CarMax Park. Rock your blue and green and enjoy music, food and Funn. Gates: 5:30pm | First pitch: 7:05pm

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!

COMING SOON
NEW GARDENS TO EXPLORE

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is proud to announce the long-awaited expansion to your Garden is in its last stages before being open to the public Saturday, May 23, 2026. We invite you to explore brand-new and exciting additions to a Garden that you already know and love. For our butterfly lovers, there is now a year-round exhibit in our reopened, expanded conservatory. From over 7 acres of meadows blooming with over 70% native plants to the shining waters of Wick Lake, the Garden offers itself to your imagination.

Get ready to hear that “twang” up and down Tuckahoe! Our annual spring Ode To Bluegrass Festival is coming back to Hardywood West Creek on Saturday, May 23, and we hope you’re ready to Jam! Admission is free, food trucks will be on site, and we’ll have a phenomenal lineup of live music running from 2-9 pm.

Music Lineup
2:30-3:30 - Sheep and Goats
3:45-4:45 - Andrew Alli & Josh Small
5:00-6:00 - Hot Seats
6:15-7:15 - The Blue Ridge Girls
7:45-9:00 - Dirty Grass Players

We anticipate a large turnout for this event. The overflow parking lot located across from our West Creek facility is no longer available for Hardywood to use as overflow parking for our guests, and we encourage using ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft, or carpooling.

Kick off to Summer BBQ

- Enjoy Memorial Day Weekend at the ballpark! Start summer 2026 with Flying Squirrels baseball. Gates: 5:30pm | First pitch: 7:05pm

Presented by Budweiser

Make it a Sunday Funday at Ashton Creek!

Join us for an easy, laid-back afternoon filled with live music, drink specials, and $2 off our signature wine slushies, because Sundays are better with a glass in hand.

Grab your friends, find a spot on the lawn, and soak in the music, sunshine, and vineyard views.

Live Music: Line-up coming soon
Drink Specials available all day
$2 off Wine Slushies

No tickets required, just come ready to unwind and enjoy.

We're excited to announce our Sunday Music Series, kicking off this weekend! Join us for crisp cocktails and vibey tunes by some of our favorite local musicians:

April 12: Michael Bergamo

April 19: Caroline Vain

April 26: Colin & Caroline (3-5 PM)

May 3: Michael Bergamo

May 17: Clay Schools

May 24: Caroline Vain

All performances are from 2-5 PM unless otherwise stated. See you on the (covered) patio!

Youth Replica Jersey Giveaway

- The first 2,000 kids ages 14 and under will go home with a Youth Replica Jersey while supplies last. Sizes YXS - YXL. Gates: 12:30pm | First pitch: 2:05pm

Presented by Bon Secours

Kids Run the Bases

- Kids ages 14 and under are invited to stick around following the game to run the bases!

Spend your Memorial Day Weekend the right way 🇺🇸☀️

We’re taking it outside on the Park Patio May 24th from 3–10PM.

Expect day party energy, drinks, good food, and everything you need to enjoy this weekend!

🍹 Drink Specials
🍔🌭 Cookout Classics
☀️ Patio Vibes

Grab your people and lock it in!

Join us at the Commonwealth’s Memorial Day Ceremony as we honor those who gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces.  We will have guest speakers, patriotic music, and the laying of wreaths in our Shrine of Memory:  20th Century.

Special Memorial Day Offer - On Memorial Day, the VMHC is proud to offer FREE ADMISSION to any veteran or active duty military. Visit the Guest Services desk to get free museum admission including access to We the People: The World in Our Commonwealth and Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians 1619 - 1865. Other members of your party can purchase admission below or at the desk upon arrival. A daily admission ticket is good for access to the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Please note that Virginia House is only open to the public on select dates for specific events during the year. Daily admission does not provide access to Virginia House.

Join us for year 5 of Daydream Fest for more unforgettable music from your favorite Richmond bands as we celebrate all the things that make this city incredible. We will feature 10 amazing bands that make Richmond, Richmond, along with Artisan Vendors, local Food Trucks and all the great things Main Line has to offer. Performances from:
Bio Ritmo
Mighty Joshua
Erin & The Wildfire
Weekend Plans
Radio B
Hotpants
Dan & The Fam
Ant The Symbol
Charles Owens Trio
Cellists of the Richmond Philharmonic

Monday May 25th, Memorial Day!
Main Line Brewery
Doors at Noon
All Ages/Rain or Shine

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
$30 Early Bird 3/1-3/31
$40 Advance 4/1-5/24
$50 Day of Show
https://square.link/u/hRr7ycuR

Celebrate Memorial Day with a parade through Sandston and live music, activities, and exhibitor booths after!

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲
1 pm – Sandston Parade
Starts on Williamsburg Road where it intersects with Beulah Road. Proceeds west and disbands at North Confederate Avenue.

2-4 pm – Block Party
Sandston Recreation Area on JB Finley Street

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Interested in participating in the 2026 Sandston Parade? Please submit an online application to be considered. Applications are open March 1-April 26.
https://forms.office.com/g/EKXpTK2J74

https://henrico.gov/calendar/sandston-parade-2026/

Lou Gehrig Day

- June 2nd marks Lou Gehrig Day, increasing awareness of the ALS disease that took the life of Lou Gehrig and continues to take the lives of too many people each year. Join us here at CarMax Park as we celebrate Lou Gehrig Day. Gates: 5:30pm | First pitch: 7:05pm

Silver Squirrels Tuesdays

- Fans 55 & up are eligible to join the Silver Squirrels. Members mingle every Tuesday (excluding Opening Day) and receive cool Flying Squirrels perks. Gates: 5:30pm | First pitch: 7:05pm

Presented by CareScout

Special Father's Day Offer - On Father's Day, the VMHC is proud to offer FREE ADMISSION to all dads. Visit the Guest Services desk to get free museum admission including access to We The People: The World in Our Commonwealth and Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians 1619 - 1865. Other members of your party can purchase admission below or at the desk upon arrival. A daily admission ticket is good for access to the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Please note that Virginia House is only open to the public on select dates for specific events during the year.