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

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See Yourself Here: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) Community Celebration

Starts in 4 hrs · Apr 12 – Apr 13 · Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) · 200 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, 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 6 days · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Rueger Park/Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary · 3021 Maplewood Ave., Richmond, VA

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Spring Artisan Market

Starts in 4 hrs · Apr 12 – Apr 13 · Main Line Brewery · 1603 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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Altoona Curve at Richmond Flying Squirrels

Starts in 5 hrs · Sun, Apr 12, 6:05 PM UTC · CarMax Park · 3001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA

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Latinx Fashion Show

Starts in 7 hrs · Apr 12 – Apr 13 · Virginia Museum of History & Culture · 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard, 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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Earth Day

In 6 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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Copland and Beethoven

Starts in 6 hrs · Apr 12 – Apr 13 · Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts · 600 East Grace 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 9 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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Spring Choral Concert

Starts in 6 hrs · Apr 12 – Apr 13 · University of Richmond, Camp Concert Hall · 455 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA

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Richmond Ren Faire

In 6 days · Apr 18 – Apr 20 · Dorey Park · 2999 Darbytown Road, Richmond, VA

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Samantha Bee

In 6 days · Apr 18 – Apr 19 · Tin Pan · 8982 Quioccasin Road, Richmond, VA

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Fetch Fest

Starts in 4 hrs · Apr 12 – Apr 13 · Hardywood Park Craft Brewery - West Creek · 820 Sanctuary Trail Dr, Richmond, VA

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Country Music Concert - Featuring Slate River Band

Starts in 6 hrs · Apr 12 – Apr 13 · Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen · 2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA

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Kite Day

Starts in 4 hrs · Apr 12 – Apr 13 · River City Sportsplex · 13030 Genito Road, Midlothian, VA

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In Celebration of the Natural World: A Poetry Reading with Heather Grant

Starts in 5 hrs · Sun, Apr 12, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Mary Riley Styles Public Library · 120 N Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA

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Improv Workshop: Unexpectedly Funny!

In 6 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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Wilson Warbirds at Salem RidgeYaks

Starts in 5 hrs · Sun, Apr 12, 6:05 PM UTC · Carilion Clinic Field · 3164 Salem Turnpike, Salem, VA

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Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Norfolk Tides

Starts in 4 hrs · Sun, Apr 12, 5:05 PM UTC · Harbor Park · 150 Park Ave, Norfolk, 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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Fredericksburg Nationals at Hill City Howlers

Starts in 5 hrs · Sun, Apr 12, 6:00 PM UTC · Bank of the James Stadium · 3180 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 · Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · York County Public Library · 8500 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA

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Science Saturday

In 6 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 6 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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PAWS to Read

Starts in 6 hrs · Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 PM–8:00 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

See Yourself Here: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) Community Celebration

House Special Airhead & Babybangs

Richmond Book Festival

Spring Artisan Market

Flatland Cavalry: Spring 2026 Tour

Altoona Curve at Richmond Flying Squirrels

Latinx Fashion Show

Orchard After Dark

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

Tristan Dougherty Live!

Earth Day

Anniversary Party!

Roll 4 Role Playing Game Comedy Show

Band Geek Date Night

Night Bloom, ICA Gala After-Party

The Gold Sauce

Copland and Beethoven

The Neverenders

Stand-up Comedy: Christian Johnson

Spring Choral Concert

Richmond Ren Faire

Samantha Bee

Fetch Fest

Country Music Concert - Featuring Slate River Band

Kite Day

In Celebration of the Natural World: A Poetry Reading with Heather Grant

Improv Workshop: Unexpectedly Funny!

Wilson Warbirds at Salem RidgeYaks

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at Norfolk Tides

Delmarva Shorebirds at Fredericksburg Nationals

Fredericksburg Nationals at Hill City Howlers

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

PAWS to Read

National Library Week

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