Things to Do This Weekend in Richmond, VA

Discover events, activities, and fun things happening this weekend in Richmond, VA. Family-friendly, outdoor, and free options.

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An Evening with David Sedaris

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Altria Theater · 6 N Laurel St, Richmond, VA

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Closing day “ Untitled Stories” Artist Talk with Helene Ruiz

In 5 days · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Anne's Visual Art Studio · 208 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

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House Special Airhead & Babybangs

In 5 days · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Coalition Theater · 8 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

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Richmond Book Festival

In 5 days · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Rueger Park/Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary · 3021 Maplewood Ave., Richmond, VA

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Spring Artisan Market

In 6 days · Apr 19 – Apr 20 · Hardywood Richmond · 2410 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA

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Flatland Cavalry: Spring 2026 Tour

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront · 350 Tredegar Street, Richmond, VA

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Orchard After Dark

In 5 days · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Blue Bee Cider · 4811 Bethlehem Road, Richmond, VA

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Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger & Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini

In 5 days · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Sports Backers · Broad St. & Harrison St., Richmond, VA

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Tristan Dougherty Live!

In 6 days · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Virago Spirits · 1727 Rhoadmiller Street, Richmond, VA

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Best Buddies Richmond Friendship Walk

In 6 days · Apr 19 – Apr 20 · Richmond Kickers · 3201 Maplewood Avenue, Richmond, VA

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Earth Day

In 5 days · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Science Museum of Virginia · 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA

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Anniversary Party!

In 6 days · Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM–3:59 AM UTC · Institute for Contemporary Art · 601 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

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Roll 4 Role Playing Game Comedy Show

In 6 days · Apr 18 – Apr 20 · Coalition Theater · 8 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

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Band Geek Date Night

In 6 days · Apr 18 – Apr 20 · Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts/Carpenter Theatre · 600 East Grace Street, Richmond, VA

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Night Bloom, ICA Gala After-Party

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM–4:00 PM UTC · Institute for Contemporary Art · 601 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA

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The Gold Sauce

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Downtown · 1201 E Cary street, Richmond, VA

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Liberty or Death Reenactment: Patriots Day

In 6 days · Apr 19 – Apr 20 · St. John's Church Foundation · 2401 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA

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The Neverenders

In 6 days · Apr 18 – Apr 20 · Canal Club · 1545 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA

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Stand-up Comedy: Christian Johnson

Starts in 2 hrs · Sun, Apr 12, 10:00 PM–3:59 AM UTC · Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant · 11800 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA

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Nevermore – The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe

In 6 days · Apr 19 – Apr 20 · University of Richmond, Alice Jepson Theatre · 455 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA

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Richmond Ren Faire

In 5 days · Apr 18 – Apr 20 · Dorey Park · 2999 Darbytown Road, Richmond, VA

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Samantha Bee

In 5 days · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Tin Pan · 8982 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, VA

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Improv Workshop: Unexpectedly Funny!

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · 120 N Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA

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Delmarva Shorebirds at Fredericksburg Nationals

In 6 days · Sat, Apr 18, 10:35 PM UTC · Virginia Credit Union Stadium · 42 Jackie Robinson Way, Fredericksburg, VA

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Cat Adoption Event 2026

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 AM UTC · Visit Our Events Edgar Allan Poe The Museum · 1914 E Main Street, Main, VA

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Conversation with the Curator: Mokha Laget

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 AM UTC · Taubman Museum of Art · 110 Salem Avenue, Roanoke, VA

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History of American Gardening

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · York County Public Library · 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

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Tabb Book Readers

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:15 PM–6:30 PM UTC · York County Public Library · 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

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Open Tabletop Gaming

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Lynchburg Public Library - Main · 2315 Memorial Ave, Lynchburg, VA

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Fairy Garden Accessories Workshop

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 AM UTC · Taubman Museum of Art · 110 Salem Avenue, Roanoke, VA

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Open Play

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · York County Public Library · 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

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Science Saturday

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:15 PM–3:00 PM UTC · York County Public Library · 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

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Colonial Daze

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · York County Public Library · 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

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National Library Week

In 6 days · Apr 19 – Apr 25 · Poquoson Public Library · 500 City Hall Ave, Poquoson, VA

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Things to Do This Weekend in Richmond, VA

An Evening with David Sedaris

Closing day “ Untitled Stories” Artist Talk with Helene Ruiz

House Special Airhead & Babybangs

Richmond Book Festival

Spring Artisan Market

Flatland Cavalry: Spring 2026 Tour

Orchard After Dark

Ukrop's Monument Avenue 10k presented by Kroger & Atlantic Union Bank 10k Mini

Tristan Dougherty Live!

Best Buddies Richmond Friendship Walk

Earth Day

Anniversary Party!

Roll 4 Role Playing Game Comedy Show

Band Geek Date Night

Night Bloom, ICA Gala After-Party

The Gold Sauce

Liberty or Death Reenactment: Patriots Day

The Neverenders

Stand-up Comedy: Christian Johnson

Nevermore – The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe

Richmond Ren Faire

Samantha Bee

Improv Workshop: Unexpectedly Funny!

Delmarva Shorebirds at Fredericksburg Nationals

Cat Adoption Event 2026

Conversation with the Curator: Mokha Laget

History of American Gardening

Tabb Book Readers

Open Tabletop Gaming

Fairy Garden Accessories Workshop

Open Play

Science Saturday

Colonial Daze

National Library Week

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