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Usher in spring skies at Chesterfield’s annual Kite Day. | Photo via Experience Chesterfield
It’s time to spring into action, because Richmond’s April calendar is stacked. From can’t-miss concerts to a renaissance-themed rendezvous, here are our top events heading into April.
Richmond Dance Festival | Friday, April 10 + Saturday, April 11 | Times vary | The Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen | $21 | We’ve plugged it before, and we’ll plug it again. Day passes are still available for Richmond’s first-ever Ren Faire.
See Yourself Here: VMFA Community Celebration | Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 1-4 p.m. | Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Free | Tag along with friends, family, or a good book to enjoy the museum lawn in the wake of spring.
Waxahatchee + MJ Lenderman | Wednesday, April 15 | 7:30 p.m. | Altria Theater | $42+ | Curb your indie-Americana enthusiasms with this stage pairing.
Richmond Kickers Pride Night | Saturday, April 25 | 6-8 p.m. | City Stadium | $20+ | The Kickers’ Pride match always draws a large crowd, and the excitement of the stands is what makes the games so fun.
City of Richmond services will run on modified schedules this week in observance of Passover and Easter, impacting public schools, trash collection, libraries, and more. See the full list of closures.
Festival
A first-of-its-kind fest will soon take over Byrd Theatre. Showcasing works by autistic media makers, the Marvels of Media Festival begins tomorrow, April 1 and runs through Sunday, April 5.
Health
Virginia’s first breast milk depot is now up and running at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Donated milk will help care for premature and medically fragile infants.
Coming Soon
The former Big Lots in Henrico won’t stay empty for long — a new Burlington is set to open in the Brook Road space this fall. (Richmond BizSense)
Outdoors
There’s so mushroom for fun this weekend at Powhatan State Park. Join mycophile Mary Lincoln for a guided springtime hike from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, where participants will learn how to spot mushrooms and other fungi.
March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The Virginia Lottery reminds you to know your limits and play responsibly. If you or someone you know is experiencing a gambling problem, call the Virginia Problem Gambling Helpline at 1‑888‑532‑3500 — free, confidential, and available 24/7. Players must be at least 18.*
Civic
What do a strategic multimodal transportation plan, a near-term action plan, and a long-term scenario plan have in common? They’re all outcomes of Richmond Connects — an equity-focused initiative that identifies and prioritizes multimodal transportation projects and programs across the City of Richmond. Learn more.*
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The 40-minute cruises glide along the James River and Kanawha Canal, offering a narrated journey through Richmond’s history. Along the way, passengers can spot local wildlife, 19th-century architecture, railroad crossings, and other defining features of the city’s riverfront.
Tours run Thursdays through Sundays in April, while private charters offer a more intimate experience.
It’s the last day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Don’t miss out on these savings for your best spring season yet:
🛍️ Save $150 on the Dyson Airwrap — that’s the lowest price of the year so far — for flawless blowouts with no heat damage.
🛍️ Instead of $50, pay $29.95 today for top-rated bluetooth earbuds, perfect for listening to audiobooks during walks on sunny days.
🛍️ Speaking of walks… thanks to a 50% off deal, you can get women’s lightweight sneakers for under $20 today, featuring mesh knit fabric and a memory foam insole.
🛍️ Get luxury mascara for under $10 — tarte’s lights, camera, lashes mini size lengthens lashes and adds volume for 16 hours.
🛍️ A 46% off deal on this women’s UPF 50+ athletic jacket means instant sun protection during warm weather jogs and hikes.
As Ferris Bueller said, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Considering we’re already, somehow, a third of the way through 2026, he may have had a point.
Here are a few ideas to help you slow down, look around, and take it all in:
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