Look to River City legends for this year’s Halloween costume. | Photos by David Lee, RICtoday, and Waz8
Halloween is fast approaching. Here are some fa-boo-lous ideas for how to win the costume contest and embrace your River City pride with a Richmond-inspired ‘fit.
Ripple the Otter
Dress up as the Richmond Public Library mascot by picking up a plain red t-shirt and adding the RPL logo to the front by printing it out and attaching it (beginner) or using fabric paint (expert). Sport an otter mask or splurge on a fuzzy onesie. From there, all you need is your favorite book as a prop.
The Ghost of the Broad Street Arby’s Hat
This Richmond spin on a classic costume requires a bed sheet and a ten-gallon hat. Make yourself a Charlie Brown-esque ghost costume, then throw your tallest hat on top in honor of the iconic Arby’s sign, gone but not forgotten.
MF BROOM
The city’s favorite bike lane sweeper can be your costume with just a gladiator mask and broom prop. The name was chosen by the people, so its bound to be popular at parties.
Lucy Dacus
If you’ve got a nine to five, maybe you haven’t had time to think of a costume yet. Assemble an indie-rocker-on-the-rise look with items you might already have in your closet. A denim button down and red lipis a good riff on her Spotify headshot. Pro tip: Add a guitar if you’ve got one.
One-Way Street
Ready to stress out your friends this Halloween? All you need is a piece of poster board and a black marker. Draw up your version of the traffic sign and hit the road. Looking for a couples costume? Have a partner dress as a vehicle going the wrong way.
Do you have more ideas for locally themed costumes? Share them with us below, and if you decide to use any of our ideas, we want to see the results. Be sure to tag us on Instagram so we can see your handiwork.
Belle Isle Habitat Restoration | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.| Belle Isle Bike Skills Area | Free | Volunteer with Richmond Tree Stewards and do your part to keep Belle Isle healthy by removing invasive plants and replacing them with native ones.
Camel Comedy Happy Hour Open Mic | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 5 p.m. | The Camel | Free entry | Steve Jones hosts this evening of comedy — get there early to sign up for a slot or just enjoy the show.
“The Stone Witch of Florence” Author Talk | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Sam Miller’s Restaurant | Free | Register to hear author Anna Rasche chat about her book with Emily Thiede at this Fountain Bookstore event.
Friday, Oct. 25
Shiver Me Timbers CX | Friday, Oct. 25 | 5:30 p.m. | Truetimber Arborists | $0+ | Join a crew from the Richmond Cycling Corps for a night cyclocross event, chili and cornbread, and a bonfire — don’t forget your costume.
VCU Women’s Volleyball vs. George Washington | Friday, Oct. 25-Saturday, Oct. 26 | 6 p.m. | Siegel Center | $8+ | Cheer on the Rams in back-to-back games against the Revolutionaries.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Fall Ball | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 3-8 p.m. | Lamplighter Coffee Roasters | Free entry | Expect fall fare including hot dogs, live music, and a costume contest at this seasonal celebration.
Big Gay Halloween Market | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 12-4 p.m. | Diversity Richmond | Free entry | The spooky edition of this market will include trick-or-treating, food trucks, local vendors, and live music with DJ Sampin.
“The Shining” | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 7 p.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $9 | All work and no Byrd visits makes Jack a dull boy.
This family-friendly exhibition engages LEGO lovers of all ages. | Photos by RICtoday
From land and sea to air and space, the new exhibition at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture brings the history of transportation to life — with more than 1 million LEGO bricks. Think: Gigantic ships, planes, and trains.
We recently visited “Traveling Bricks: An Exhibition Made of LEGO® Bricks,” on display now through Sunday, Jan. 5, to get a first look at the 100+ models of iconic vehicles. Our favorite? The 200,000-piece, 551-pound replica of the Titanic, complete with Jack and Rose. Psst... It’s the exhibition’s largest model.
In addition to the impressive displays, there’s an interactive area where guests can build their own LEGO creations and add them to the exhibition. With 200,000 bricks to choose from, there are plenty of pieces to go around.
Bonus: Catch free LEGO movie screenings — and free after-hours museum admission — during the next three First Fridays (Nov. 1, Dec. 6 + Jan. 3).
The EZ-Pass Only lanes of Powhite Parkway will be closed this weekend, starting tomorrow at 9 p.m. Crews will be doing maintenance work on the highway — lanes should reopen at 6 p.m. on Sunday. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Sports
The Flying Squirrels have announced the start times for all home games of the 2025 season. Standard games will begin at 6:35 p.m. on weekdays, 6:05 p.m. on Saturdays, and 1:35 p.m. on Sundays. Get ready for next season by checking out the full schedule.
Civic
Tomorrow is the last day to request to vote via absentee mail-in ballot. Apply online and a ballot will come to you in the mail. Get more election info with our local voter guide.
Biz
Tom Leonard’s is looking to grow, both at its Short Pump store and potentially to new locations. It’s planning on adding 11,000 sqft to its current market location. A start date hasn’t been decided yet, but the store will stay open during construction. (Richmond BizSense)
Development
VUU has announced that it is restructuring its plan for Richmond Community Hospital in order to preserve the historic building. Housing developments will continue, but the former hospital will not be demolished. Community members had expressed concerns over the space’s future. (CBS 6)
Health
Virginia’s state epidemiologist Dr. Laurie Forlano says data suggests that the 2024 season for illnesses like the flu, RSV, and COVID-19 will be similar to last year’s. Her recommendation for Virginians to help protect themselves from the most severe outcomes is to get vaccines and boosters this fall. (VPM)
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🚌 Greyhound delays its departure
Greyhound, now on Arthur Ashe Boulevard, is trying to find a new long-term home at Main Street Station. | Photo by RICtoday
Greyhound will not be leaving its station on Arthur Ashe Boulevard as soon as anticipated, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
The bus line company had been planning to leave the station sometime this month. With plans now in the works to move near Main Street Station, the company has delayed that departure. It now plans to move some time in the next few months.
Greyhound has been operating out of the Arthur Ashe station since 1984. Once the space is vacated, the property’s owner plans to demolish it and replace it with a multi-family residential building.
If Greyhound and the city reach an agreement for long-term use of the space outside Main Street Station, the company could pay the city around $15,000 annually. Other bus lines including Megabus and Virginia Breeze already use the Main Street Station stop.
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If the Tom Leonard’s animatronic dog band is also looking to grow, consider this my formal application. I’d gladly play guitar in exchange for a free Christmas tree.
