Ed 430: Pickle Party, TexaS Beach Bridge, Resource Fair
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Hello again!
I kinda felt like it was taking a minute, but the season’s colors are POPPING now. I’ve been spending time these last couple of weeks rolling around town (with an occasional drive-by to North End Juice Co), snapping shots of Richmond in fall for some of our content, and boy, is she showing off these days.
That pic up there is from Westhampton Lake at University of Richmond. In case you haven’t been, there are chairs lined up in the grassy areas alongside the lake and plenty of room to spread out (and even go fishing!) to take in a few breaths of fresh air while you ooo and ahhh over the gorgeous sights. Highly recommend you take a spin yourself before things start to get too bare over the next month.
Keep scrolling for RVA’s latest social news, including nonstop flights to San Fran, coffee-and-flowers shop, Christmas Parade, and more.
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WEATHER
Wednesday: Mostly sunny; high of 78°, low of 62°
Thursday: Mostly cloudy; high of 77°, low of 65°
Friday: Thunderstorms; high of 69°, low of 53°
HAPPENINGS
Wednesday, 7:30 - 9:30 pm: BROADWAY IN RICHMOND - THE NOTEBOOK
Thursday, 5 - 7 pm: EATS & SWEETS
Friday, 5 - 10 pm: RICHMOND PICKLE PARTY KICKOFF
CITY GUIDES
1. 14 THANKSGIVING-STYLE SANDWICHES TO TRY IN RICHMOND
2. 11 OF THE BEST PLACES TO SEE FALL FOLIAGE IN RVA
3. OUTSOURCE YOUR THANKSGIVING FEAST (OR SOME OF IT! ) WITH THE HELP OF THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES
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RICHMONDER(S) TO KNOW
Kevin and Laura Wilson: This local couple is bringing a li’l luxury to the great outdoors with Camp Yellow Cardinal, a 25-acre glamping destination near Farmville opening December 31. The campground will feature six geodesic domes outfitted with king-size beds, air conditioning, kitchenettes, private hot tubs, fire pits, and record players, plus a communal pavilion, camp store, and bath house. Reservations are already rolling in, with the couple booking around 120 stays before the campground has even opened. (Richmond BizSense)
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SOCIAL NEWS
ICYM this Sunday Story… The Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virginia is helping young men navigate life's challenges through mentorship and weekly group discussions focused on everything from relationships and emotions to trust and accountability. During the 2025–26 school year, more than 100 volunteer mentors supported over 700 young people across the Richmond region, creating safe spaces for boys to open up, build confidence, and develop the tools to become caring, responsible adults. (Richmond magazine)
Here’s the dill. The inaugural three-day Richmond Pickle Party kicks off this Friday, November 6, at Gallery5, bringing together local pickle and fermented-food vendors; a pickle-themed art exhibition; a community pickling competition; and even pickle-inspired menu specials, bouquets, and flash tattoos. The weekend-long celebration is all about pickles, preservation, and embracing the wonderfully weird things that make Richmond Richmond. (Style Weekly)
Also happening Friday, the Richmond VA Medical Center is hosting a free Veterans Day Resource Fair for veterans interested in connecting with representatives from VA programs and services. The event will also include activities recognizing those who served and takes place from 11 am to 1 pm at the medical center's first-floor multipurpose room. (Henrico Citizen)
Richmond's Christmas Parade has been kicking off the holiday season for generations, dating all the way back to 1930 when Thalhimers first introduced its Street Parade of Toys. This year marks the 43rd annual parade, with a brand-new route beginning at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU before heading down Broad St on Saturday, December 5. From its early days to today's massive community tradition, the parade continues to bring together thousands of families, volunteers, marching bands, floats, and, of course, legendary Santa. (Richmond Family Magazine)
Good news for Texas Beach regulars. The pedestrian bridge connecting the Maymont neighborhood to the James River is open for the first time since September 2022, following a $2 mil repair project. There is still some finishing work to complete, though, so the bridge may temporarily close again without notice before its official reopening and ribbon-cutting. (The Richmonder)
Need to furnish an office or just love a good bargain? The State Surplus Sale is back for one day only this Saturday, November 7, from 8 am to 2 pm, with discounted office chairs, desks, tables, sofas, bookcases, and more. The in-person, cash-and-carry sale is open to the public; just bring a truck or SUV and be prepared to move and transport your own purchases. (Instagram)
MORE LINKS YOU’LL WANT TO CLICK
🛫 Starting in March, United Airlines will begin providing nonstop flights from RIC to San Fran. (Instagram)
🎀 Pink Room in Union Hill is reopening for Meztger Bar & Butchery’s final weeks. (Instagram)
🪻 Fable Flowers is now open in Church Hill and offering coffee and flowers from its storefront. (Instagram)
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Weekly Giveaway
Polpetti
A reader reached out for our Thanksgiving-sandwich recs, and now we’re tryptophan-girling (sorry) over all the local options — including Polpetti’s version. ~The Naughty List~ is stacked with rosemary ham; thin-sliced prosciutto; creamy brie; cranberry orange compote; honeycup mustard; arugula; roasted shallots; ciabatta, focaccia, or seeded roll.
This week, we’re giving away $25 to Polpetti! Happy (early) Turkey Day.
To enter, tell us: What’s something you’re obsessed with lately?
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Member Perks
Linden Row Inn
Thinking about a holiday season staycation? Linden Row Inn is a 70-room boutique hotel downtown, housed in seven meticulously restored row houses dating back to the mid-1800s. Blending historic charm with modern amenities, the hotel features antique-furnished guest rooms and Parlour Suites and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A great spot to be merry and bright.
As a member of The Richmond Experience, you get 20% off the standard rate! Use the link here to book.
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It takes a village, so let us know if you have any questions, thoughts, feedback, tips, or recs! Thanks for reading edition 430 of The Weekly Insider.
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