We’re popping in to help you plan your Fourth of July responsibly. | Photo via @gosquirrels
Unless you love bonding over a cul-de-sac cleanup, it’s nice to let someone else handle the Independence Day spectacle. Plus, local orgs are pros at showing off some incredible displays.
Consider us your one-stop fireworks shop. Read on for public firework displays on Friday, July 4 and how to safely enjoy your DIY celebrations.
Crump Park | 4 p.m. | If you love the bright colors of fireworks but want to switch it up, check out this laser show that features historic reenactments + the Richmond Symphony playing classic American melodies.
Chesterfield County Fairgrounds | 5 p.m. | This fun-packed event boasts a Kid’s Zone, food vendors, music by the BrassWind and Dixieland Express, roaming entertainers + fireworks when the sun goes down.
The Diamond | 6 p.m. | Enjoy music by The Landsharks and The Mashup, interactive games, food, and more — pro tip: You can pay extra to see the fireworks from the field.
King’s Dominion | 10 p.m. | After a day of riding roller coasters + watching live shows and parades, enjoy a firework spectacle.
“Hadestown” | Wednesday, July 2-Sunday, July 6 | Times vary | Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse | $38 | Come out for a teen edition of Anaïs Mitchell’s Tony Award-winning musical that follows Orpheus’ mythical quest to overcome Hades.
Thursday, July 3
The Oasis | 12-1 p.m. | The Valentine | Free+ | It’s a High Noon summer with this concert series that kicks off with The Trey & Erica Experience, a vocal soul group.
Summery Fruit Painted Tote Bags | 2-3 p.m. | Ginter Park Library | Free | Those ages 11-18 can celebrate Plastic-Free July with DIY tote bags — all supplies provided.
Friday, July 4
Let Lagers Ring | 12-9 p.m. | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery | Free+ | Stop by for pizza, shaved ice, a Tom Petty tribute band, and of course, lagers.
Dogwood Dell Festival of Arts | 5:30 p.m. | Dogwood Dell Amphitheater | Free+ | Bring a blanket and find a spot at the amphitheater to enjoy acts like The Big Show: Full Spectrum + a fireworks display.
Saturday, July 5
Yoga in the Park | 9-10 a.m. | Brambly Park | Free | If you haven’t dropped in for this weekly yoga hang, give it a go + see how it suits your weekend routine.
A 12-story, 255-unit apartment building is breaking ground in Jackson Ward — the neighborhood’s tallest new building. This project started over four years ago on a former parking lot. Food for thought: Do you think Richmond’s new development ordinance will help streamline similar developments in the future? (Richmond BizSense + The Richmonder)
State
Virginia enacted several new laws yesterday, including updated seat belt requirements for adults, tougher penalties for drivers who fail to stop for pedestrians, and stricter cell phone regulations for students, among others. (Richmond Times Dispatch)
Coming Soon
Crafty folks, a new space dedicated to handmade + DIY artist products is coming to Brook Road. Set to open on Saturday, July 19, Letter will feature work from independent artists, ranging from clothes and zines to fingerboards and knick-knacks. Follow the shop on Instagram for updates.
Fun Fact
Today at 12 p.m. marks the exact halfway point of the year. If you began 2025 with a bucket list, this is your sign to check out our city guides to discover something new in River City. Bonus: Have a new friend tag along.
Shop
Get a break from the afternoon heat with the return of the Richmond Night Market on Saturday, July 12. From 5 to 9 p.m., you can head over to the 17th Street Market to enjoy live music, hands-on experiences, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts’ Artmobile + more.
Ranked
Kinloch Golf Club was featured at No. 79 in Golf Digest’s “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses” list. Previously ranked at No. 74, this course is also labeled as being the best in the state + celebrated for having more double fairways posing options and alternate routes than most on the list.
Mailbag
When you subscribed to RICtoday, you may have received an email asking for your favorite local restaurant — and yes, we’ve been reading every response. Reader Dee Dee S. goes out of her way for Giovanni’s on Chamberlayne for the pizza: “I have 18 pizza places closer to me and drive 20 minutes to get their pizza. It’s amazing.”
Plan Ahead
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Post of the Day
Call us big fans of historic districts + fun facts because we’re sharing some about this River City destination, circa the 1800s.
The Fan and its 85 blocks of Victorian-style homes was developed to follow the the tracks of a late 19th century trolley line — creating a fan shape from Belvidere Street to Arthur Ashe Boulevard.
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New wrap, who this? Hey there readers, I’m filling in for Elise today all the way from Chattanooga, TN. I may not be local, but there are definitely some common things about our two cities. I’m a member of Common House + while I can’t vouch for the social club’s Richmond location — the event schedule for this week seems pretty stacked.
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