Henrico proposes Tuckahoe Creek Park expansion | Thanks to a 21-acre land donation, the park is looking at a bigger + brighter future. The popular birding spot is set for some serious upgrades.
Rebuilding History: Skipwith-Roper Homecoming | Alexa, set a timer for 364 days. Join the countdown for the 2026 grand opening of Skipwith-Roper Cottage, the once-relocated residence of Jackson Ward’s first known Black homeowner.
Experience VCUarts’ latest exhibition | Encounter the obscure + challenge the mundane at this boundary-pushing exhibit. More than 25 artists and designers spent two years researching — and the result is spectacular.
Asked
Asked
Pop quiz related to the Tuckahoe Creek Park expansion: About how many football fields could fit into 21 acres?
Pick Your Own Flowers & Farmers Market | 4-7 p.m. | The Freckled Flower Farm, Montpelier | Free | Enjoy fun for the whole family as the weekend starts with flower picking, picnics, lawn games, and a fish pond — plus, it’s BYOB.
2025 Sensory-Friendly Nights | 5-7 p.m. | Children’s Museum Chesterfield | Free | Children with sensory differences + disabilities can enjoy a free night of fun with a cool down room and sensory supports available.
“From the Top” | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Coalition Theatre | $12 | This completely improvised musical could go anywhere, and could be any genre, with every single note, lyric, and plot twist following audience suggestions.
Saturday, April 19
2025 Spring Fling | Saturday, April 19-Sunday, April 20 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Pactamere Farm | $15+ | Hunt for eggs, meet some goats, and grab photos with the Easter Bunny at this family-friendly farm event.
Earth Day Celebration: Honeybees & Me | 1-3 p.m. | Black History Museum & Cultural Center | Free | Join the BHMVA for this family-friendly fest, packed with hands-on science activities, environmental education, honey tastings + a chance to learn the buzz about bees.
Westchester SC vs. Richmond Kickers | 6 p.m. | City Stadium | $20+ | Up the Roos as they try to continue their strong start to the season in RVA.
Sunday, April 20
Selfie Sunday | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Pocahontas State Park | $7+ | Pick up a map and go on a selfie scavenger hunt to find the perfect snap in the scenic state park.
Jonathan Facka | 2-5 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery | Price of purchase | End your weekend with some tunes written and performed by this talented and heartfelt Richmonder.
Books & Brews | 4-6 p.m. | Intermission Beer Company | Price of purchase | It’s like a “show and tell” for whatever you just finished reading — plus you can grab a beer or two.
Virginia ranked No. 14 on Seniorly’s 2025 list of the best states for older workers, which looked at factors like age-related discrimination, income, and remote work. We’ll be here with our guide to activities for retired locals when you’re ready to hang up your hat.
Seasonal
Sunday, April 20 begins Taurus season — an earth sign associated with persistence and stubbornness. If this is your sign, find out which Richmond neighborhood is your perfect match. Don’t worry, we’ve also found a companion for every other zodiac sign, too.
Art
If April showers are keeping you indoors this month, may we recommend taking a virtual museum tour via Google Arts & Culture? The Valentine has some neat photos to look at. Like what is this?
Try This
Have you paid your vehicle’s personal property taxes yet? Check it off your to-do list the easy way with RVAPay: the City of Richmond’s convenient online bill-paying system. View + pay your bill.*
Make your business’s upcoming event or news the talk of the town. Through RICtoday’s self-service ad portal, you can purchase an ad in as little as five minutes. Bonus: We now offer bundles so you can get in front of more eyes for less.
City Guide
City Guide
Don’t skip a beet, it’s time to turn-ip
RVA Big Market is year-round and dog-friendly. | Photo by RICtoday
Grab your reusable shopping bags — we’ve rounded up 20+ farmers markets in the Richmond area where you can find fresh food, live music, and local vendors.
Plus, we made an interactive map of area markets. Feel free to explore, endorse your faves with a like, and suggest new spots.
RVA BIG Market | Bryan Park off Hermitage Rd. | Saturdays, year-round | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Features: Dozens of vendors each week with food trucks, coffee, and specialty products in addition to produce
Transportation: Several parking lots for cars, bike racks, or take GRTC Route 14 to Hermitage & Westbrook
Space: Outdoors
Highlight: Look out for live folk music near the entrance
The CrossOver Bra by Honeylove feels as good as it looks. It’s beautifully made + engineered for real life wear (read: sculpting support without digging in or discomfort).
Although you have until the final weekend in September, I recommend getting tickets ASAP and exploring VMFA’s “Frida: Beyond the Myth” exhibit to learn more about one of history’s most iconic artistic trailblazers.
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