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Events
Your ultimate guide to Richmond festivals
See when the biggest River City parties are going down.
April 20, 2026 06:30 PM
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Elise Steele
Runners take off at the starting line of the Richmond Marathon.
Sports
Richmond Marathon announces full docket of race weekend events
Plans for “America’s Friendliest Marathon” include live podcast tapings and group shakeout runs.
October 9, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Events
200 years later, Major General Marquis de Lafayette returns to Virginia
Here’s where you can meet the American Revolution figure at reenactment events and lectures around Richmond
October 2, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Sports
Rams top A-10 for planned TV appearances
VCU Men’s Basketball scheduled for 15 games on national TV
September 25, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Sports
River City Sting is seeking new players
The women’s tackle football team is filling out its roster
September 23, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
The Valentine to open exhibition of paintings by Edmund Archer
See “Edmund Archer: Perspectives on Black Dignity” at the museum starting Sept. 26.
September 20, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Iron Blossom returns for year 2
Expect some extra traffic and parking congestion near the former Training Center on Leigh
September 19, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Travel and Outdoors
Free ways to exercise around Richmond
You don’t need to pay a membership fee to stay active around the River City
September 17, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
Mark your calendar for these Oktoberfest events
Enjoy brews, food, music, contests, and more at Oktoberfest celebrations around the River City
September 12, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
The half-century history of Kings Dominion
The Doswell amusement park turns 50 in 2025 — share your KD memories with us.
September 6, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Events
How to get free ice cream during Library Card Sign-Up Month
Here’s how Richmond Public Library branches are celebrating the month.
August 30, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Vote for RICtoday in Best of Richmond 2026 poll
RICtoday has been nominated in Style Weekly’s annual Best of Richmond poll, and you can cast your votes now through the end of March.
March 13, 2026
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Local love: RICtoday’s guide to reader-recommended small businesses
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
March 12, 2026
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City
Breaking down the city’s 2026 winter storm report
Crunch the numbers with us, and see what areas of improvement the city noted following Richmond’s double-header winter storms.
March 11, 2026
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Elise Steele
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Travel and Outdoors
How to turn your Richmond yard into a mini wildlife haven
Help beautify your neighborhood, and become part of a nationwide habit network.
March 10, 2026
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Elise Steele
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Play
Outdoor dining in Richmond
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Richmond’s many beautiful patios.
March 5, 2026
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A hand-painted emblem represents Legend Brewing Company's "My Faire Lady" beer. The painting is in the shape of an oval with two overlaid gold and navy blue banners below the bottom rim of the oval; the first, outer layer of the oval includes the text, "My Faire Lady" and a wreath of greenery; the interier oval includes encompassing greenery over a red background on the top section and a green background on the bottom section; a white unicorn, central to the emblem, rears its front legs upward, and a woman wearing a navy blue dress with red and gold accent + a gold hood sits atop the unicorn, weilding an upward sword.
Events
RVA Ren Faire + Legend Brewing Co. collab on specialty beer + release party
“My Faire Lady” debuts this weekend. Learn about the beer, the party, and the inspiration behind the beer’s hand-painted symbol.
March 3, 2026
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Elise Steele
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Culture
Where to find needlepoint supplies around Richmond, VA
Needlepoint is one of the hottest “anolog” hobbies right now. Find our where to find supplies and meet other stitchers.
March 2, 2026
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Elise Steele
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City
Help shape RVA’s future with these three feedback opportunities
We found three online surveys to help you share feedback on budgeting, parks, and public safety.
February 25, 2026
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Elise Steele
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Culture
Library speed dating: Varina Area Library
Fall in love with your local libraries in and around Richmond.
February 23, 2026
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Elise Steele
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History
Honoring the legacy of the Richmond 34
In February 1960, 34 Virginia Union Students were arrested for a sit-in protest — a pivotal moment in Richmond’s Civil Rights Movement.
February 20, 2026
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Elise Steele