James River Park System

• Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
• Length: 3 miles
• Wheelchair accessible: Partially — ramps and bridge are paved, main loop is compact dirt
• Pet-friendly: Yes, leash required

• Difficulty: Difficult
• Length: 2.5 miles
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes, leash required

Maymont/Byrd Park

• Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
• Length: 1 mile
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes, leash required

• Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
• Length: 1 mile
• Wheelchair accessible: Partially — many paths are paved
• Pet-friendly: No

Southside

• Difficulty: Moderate
• Length: 3.2 miles
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Pet-friendly: Yes, leash required

• Difficulty: Easy
• Length: 2.6 miles
• Wheelchair accessible: Partially — some dirt trails, bridges, and wooden boardwalks
• Pet-friendly: Yes, leash required

• Summer Kickoff Concert | Friday, June 16-Saturday, June 17 | Times vary | Maymont, 1700 Hampton St., Richmond | $15-$30 | Get a one or two-day pass to see South Hill Banks, The Wilson Springs Hotel, Three Sheets to the Wind, and Skydog.
• “Ghostbusters” | Friday, June 16 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St., Richmond | $8 | Who ya gonna call to see this comedy classic with you?

• The Juneteenth Vegan Experience | Saturday, June 17 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Diamond , 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond | $0-$19 | Head to Lot B for vegan eats, raffles, a kids zone, vendors, dancing, and a fashion showcase.
• India Mela 2023 | Saturday, June 17 | 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. | Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. 3rd St., Richmond | Free | Celebrate the diversity of India with performances, cuisine, and fun hosted by the India Association of Virginia.
• Black Pride RVA Prom | Saturday, June 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Diversity Richmond, 1407 Sherwood Ave., Richmond | $15-$20 | Dress to impress at this pride-filled adult prom for the chance to be crowned King, Queen, or Sovereign.

• Lakeside Local Makers Market: Pride Power | Sunday, June 18 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lakeside Farmers Market, 6110 Lakeside Ave., Richmond | Free | Support LGBTQ+ makers, enjoy live music from Jaycie Cuprill and Dirty Metal Lefty, and try treats from Sunflower Gardenz and Dayum Jam.
• Rainbow Roll | Sunday, June 18 | 6-9 p.m. | Rollerdome, 4902 Williamsburg Rd., Richmond | $10 | Join VA Pride for a night of sober skating hosted by Stacy Monique-Maxx and with music by DJ Joey.

• Arts & Crafts Night with RVA Makers Market | Tuesday, June 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Benchtop Brewing, 434 Hull St., Richmond | Free | Crafters of all levels are welcome at this collaborative evening of creation.

• Ancarrow’s Landing — including the fishing ramp, parking lot, and portions of the Richmond Slave Trail — will be temporarily closed starting today in preparation for the Jubilation in June festival. Richmonders will be able to access the area again on Tuesday, June 20.

• If you typically vote at Barack Obama, JB Fisher, or Clark Springs Elementary School, your polling place will be temporarily relocated for the Tuesday, June 20 primary election. Click here for new locations. The city’s Office of Elections also sent out mail notices to affected voters last week.

• The city broke ground on a new affordable housing project in Southside this week. Beaufont Oaks Community will have 218 units and rent will remain the same for 30 years thanks to an Affordable Housing Performance Grant. Construction could be complete as soon as late 2024. (CBS6 News)

• Chesterfield County will hold a ribbon cutting and open house for the new Beulah Recreation Center on Sunday, June 25 from 3-6 p.m. The new rec center is the product of a renovation of the old Beulah Elementary School. Come to the event for kids activities, Kona Ice, and pickleball demonstrations.

• The former Charm School location in the Arts District is now Field Floral Design, a flower shop owned by Lee Matalone. It is the first brick-and-mortar location for the business, which offers bouquets, arrangements for events, and a delivery subscription service. (Richmond BizSense)

• Next month, adaptive sports club Sportable will host the first River City Rumble Wheelchair Rugby Tournament. Six teams from around the country, including Richmond’s own Sportable Possums, will compete the weekend of July 14-16 at Highland Springs High School.

• James River High School basketball player Lanie Grant is currently in Merida, Mexico, competing in the FIBA U16 Women’s Americas Championship. She joined the 12-player Team USA roster after being invited to the trials in Colorado Springs. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

• Know a child who’s already reaching for the stars? Take them to the Children’s Museum of Richmond for “Moon to Mars,” a new exhibit all about the past, present, and future of space travel. It’s perfect for kids ages 0-8 and included with museum admission. See a recap of our experience.*

• We’re teaming up with Synergy Face + Body by Travis Shaw MD to give one lucky Richmonder (and their bestie) a day of pampering, including DiamondGlow™ Platinum Treatments, VISIA Skin Analysis Consultations, and TNS Advanced+ Serums for two (total value $1,440). Enter to win now through Wednesday, June 21 at midnight.*

• Each month, Woodfin - Your Home Team names a different charity to benefit from their Double The Difference program. June’s chosen charity is Puppies Behind Bars, whose mission is to help incarcerated people commit to producing the best working dogs in the country. Make a contribution.*

• A Banksy painting that gave everyday investors 32% returns? Yep, you read that right. Thousands of investors are smiling all the way to the bank thanks to the fine art investing platform Masterworks. Masterworks investors have benefitted from sales with returns of 13.9%, 35.0%, and 27.3%. Skip the waitlist and join.*

• Need a last minute Father’s Day gift idea? Treat dad to the ultimate smart home upgrade by converting his manual window shades into motorized SmartShades. Easy-to-install, energy savings, and smart sophistication all in one package. RYSE is offering 10% off the entire store. Snag the deal here.*