Meet your New Year’s resolutions in Richmond

Looking to meet your New Year’s resolution in Richmond? From treating yourself to investing in the community, check out our local resolution recommendations below.

Practice self care

• BareSOUL Yoga and Wellness , 13 S. 13th St. | Head to a community class around the city or tune in for a virtual session.
• Body Arc , 131 Richmond Hwy. | Get set up with a personal trainer or try out a group class and build strength, health, and wellness outside of a traditional fitness space.
• Main Street Spa and Wellness Center , 24 S. Auburn Ave. | Make an appointment for an aromatherapy session or facial.
• Want to find your flow? Check out our guide to yoga studios around Richmond.

Read more books

• Richmond Public Library , multiple locations | Sign up for a free library card and check out books, audiobooks, and streaming content — plus more benefits .
• The Book Bar , 1311 E. Main St. | Pick up your next favorite read and enjoy snacks and drinks at this local store.
• Library of Virginia , 800 E. Broad St. | Stay consistent by joining a book club like the library’s Literary Virginia Book Group, which picks monthly reads with ties to the Commonwealth.
• Looking for your next read? Keep it local with our list of authors with ties to Richmond .

Meet new people

• River City Sports and Social Club | Join a team and get in the game playing basketball, cornhole, kickball, skeeball, and more.
• Visual Arts Center of Richmond , 1812 W. Main St. | Learn a new creative skill and meet other artsy Richmonders at a VisArts class.
• Creative Mornings RVA | Everyone is welcome at the local meetings of this global network of makers, movers, and shakers. Pro tip: Events are typically on the third Friday of the month and feature speakers from around Richmond.
• Check out our guide to networking and business organizations to meet other entrepreneurs in the new year.

Drive less

• GRTC Pulse | Hop on the fare-free bus rapid transit line instead and say goodbye to parking struggles and traffic headaches. Bonus: All GRTC buses are free, so you can explore beyond BRT.
• Breakaway RVA | This local group has monthly, family-friendly meetings for biking enthusiasts that end with surprise activities.
• Bike Walk RVA | Plan out your daily commute or a special ride with the group’s Richmond Bikeways Map .
• Get inspired with our history stories on the several decades of GRTC and Richmond’s groundbreaking trolley .

Get involved in local policy

• City Council , 900 E. Broad St. | City Council typically meets at 6 p.m. on Mondays. Don’t be intimidated by the legalese — tune in with Microsoft Teams or dial in by phone, follow along on the online agenda , and get involved. Check out the City Clerk’s Citizen’s Guide for more information.
• Neighborhood Groups , Multiple locations | Find the neighborhood group or civic association for your residence and find out about advocacy, events, and more.
• Diamond District development | Stay up to date on one of the city’s largest ongoing developments by signing up for email updates .
• Stay sharp on civic lingo with our guide to understanding development terms .

Explore your city

• Richmond Slave Trail , Manchester Docks to First African Baptist Church | This walking trail chronicles the history of the trade of enslaved people in Richmond, with educational panels along the route.
• Basket and Bike , 1301 E. Cary St. | Hop on a bike and explore on a downtown excursion or street art and secret garden tour.
• James River Park | Try out a new trail and see Richmond’s natural playground from a different perspective.
• Check out our guide to all the tours you can take in Richmond, from historical walks to ghost tours to outdoor adventures.