Scoop ice cream + Scuffletown Park is a match made in heaven. | Photo by RICtoday
Whether you’re a gelato aficionado or looking for a dairy-free fix, there’s plenty to discover on the Richmond ice cream scene.
Our guide has 20 places for a sweet treat + flavor recommendations from readers and an interactive map to find the scoop closest to you.
Gelati Celesti is a Richmond staple serving in-store and mobile scoops. | Photo via @libbiemillrva
Bev’s Homemade Ice Cream & Cafe, Carytown
A New England-style staple, Bev’s has been serving up scoops in Richmond since 1998.
Reader rec: Lorna T. recommends a refreshing scoop of raspberry chip.
Davvero Gelato, Lakeside
Owner Layne Montgomery makes her own oat milk for her specialty dairy-free gelato.
Ruby Scoops Ice Cream & Sweets, Brookland Park
Owner Rabia Kamara opened her standalone Northside store in 2020, six years after starting her small-batch ice cream company.
Keep reading to see which ice cream store a reader referred to as “tastebud heaven.”
First Friday | 6-8 p.m. | Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Free | “Chloe” (our fave illusionary sculpture) wants you to enjoy the sun, grab a margarita, and catch some live music in the garden.
John Fetherston Band | 7:30 p.m. | Richmond | Free | Classic 1970s and country tunes + a beer in your hand — need we say more?
Pride Prom | 8-11 p.m. | Common House | $20 | Hit the dance floor with haste, and support a regional LGBTQ+ organization along the way.
Saturday, June 7
Yoga in the Park | 9-10 a.m. | Brambly Park | Free | Try it out — morning yoga might be the perfect addition to your weekend routine.
Dad & Me Class: Make a Cribbage Board | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware | $100+ | A fitting workshop for the likes of Ron Swanson and April Ludgate, this two-team woodworking class provides all the necessary tools + guidance.
Sunday, June 8
Love on Tap | 12-10 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery | Free | Celebrate all things love, beer, and drag at this inclusive event hosted with Virginia Pride.
Monday, June 9
RVA City Council Meeting | 6 p.m. | City Hall | Free | Attend this bi-monthly meeting in person or join virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Drumroll please… Richmond Times-Dispatch has released its list for “The 100 best Richmond restaurants of 2025.” Taking the No. 1 spot is The Roosevelt in Church Hill. Following closely behind are Celladora, Grisette, Restaurant Adarra, and Lost Letter. Now you have five organized options for your next fancy dinner date. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Health
VCU Health is slated to open its first hospital in Chesterfield County. Proposals for the Beach Road project suggest a 66-bed hospital with six operating rooms, a cardiac lab + CT and MRI units. (Richmond BizSense)
Community
Volunteer sign-ups are open for the 2025 Richmond Folk Festival, Friday, Oct. 10 through Sunday, Oct. 12. Volunteers will receive complimentary parking, merchandise discounts, a free T-shirt, and an invite to the festival after-party. Plus, the priceless reward of supporting RVA’s art and music community.
Sports
Tuesday, June 10, is Gardening Night at The Diamond, and the first 1,000 fans to arrive will go home with an iconic Nutzy planter. Step one: Plant your spot in the crowd. Step two: Show up early. Step three: Cherish the mascot-tribute momento forever.
Plan Ahead
In less than two weeks, folks will start flocking to Woodland Heights for Tiny Porch Concerts — one of RVA’s most beloved community traditions. Learn more about the music series + see the host porches for the first shindig on Sunday, June 15.
Try This
Planes, trains, and cars — oh my. Explore the science of how things move at “From Here to There,” a hands-on exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Richmond, open now through Sept. 7. Hop on board before it’s gone.*
For anyone who loves sentimental, handmade gifts, local artist Sophie Sallade is taking custom linocut commissions. A nostalgic print of a loved one’s home is bound to tug at some heartstrings.
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
🎉 Correct answer: Mermaid, of course. Just kidding — it’s smallmouth bass, popular in the middle and upper reaches of the river. Some of you took the bait with this quiz.
I went to The Roosevelt for the first time last winter and ordered the fried catfish, served over butter rice and tomato bacon gravy. I don’t think I spoke until I was finished eating. Next time around, I’m eyeing the seared scallops, but I’d better remember to make a reservation.
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