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Plan Ahead: 25+ October events in Richmond
Bookmark this page to your favorites tab so you can quickly return and find the top events happening each month in Richmond.
September 19, 2025 06:00 AM
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Elise Steele
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Culture
Two photography exhibitions coming to the VMFA
Visitors can see “A Long Arc” and “American, born Hungary” from Oct. 5 to Jan. 26 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
August 7, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
See who’s performing at Pridefest in Richmond
The Virginia Pride celebration will take place at Bon Secours Training Center on Sept. 14.
August 5, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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City
Get a look inside the upcoming Shockoe Institute
Shockoe Institute preview provides look at forthcoming museum and master plan
July 29, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
The Branch challenges Richmonders to “Re-Think Design”
The event series at the museum will explore new ways of thinking about design, from fashion to city planning to holiday cards.
July 26, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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🍺 A festival to celebrate Virginia Craft Beer Month
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Relive the ‘80s at the Science Museum of Virginia
Don’t miss “Science on Tap: 80s Night,” with open access to all Science Museum exhibitions, including “BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness” and “Discover Steampunk.”
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Culture
Where to take visitors in Richmond
Show your guests all the best spots in the city
July 5, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
Local art wanted for First Friday exhibition
Submit your work to be featured in the Library of Virginia exhibit “Virginia Stories: Underground Art”
July 2, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
CNN names Richmond no. 1 US town to visit
Richmond takes top spot in the inaugural ranking
June 25, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
RVA Thriving Artists program promotes emerging local artists
Participants in the Community Bridge Project display their work for three months at no cost at Art Works gallery.
June 20, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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