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Plan Ahead: 20 February events in Richmond

Bookmark this page to your favorites tab so you can quickly return and find the top events happening each month in Richmond.

January 27, 2025 10:56 AM

Mitch Hooper

City

VCU to break ground on 42-acre Athletic Village

The VCU Athletic Village will include an indoor/outdoor tennis facility, soccer stadium, track and field complex, and multipurpose training center.

October 28, 2024

Robin Schwartzkopf

Sports

River City Roller Derby tournament returns for three days of action

The People’s Battle of Richmond will feature eight teams facing off at the convention center

October 18, 2024

Robin Schwartzkopf

Sports

Share your Squirrels memories for a chance to make it into the 2025 calendar

Share your photos and you could be featured

October 17, 2024

David Lefkowitz

Runners take off at the starting line of the Richmond Marathon.

Sports

Richmond Marathon announces full docket of race weekend events

Plans for “America’s Friendliest Marathon” include live podcast tapings and group shakeout runs.

October 9, 2024

David Lefkowitz

Sports

Rams top A-10 for planned TV appearances

VCU Men’s Basketball scheduled for 15 games on national TV

September 25, 2024

David Lefkowitz

Sports

River City Sting is seeking new players

The women’s tackle football team is filling out its roster

September 23, 2024

David Lefkowitz

Travel and Outdoors

Free ways to exercise around Richmond

You don’t need to pay a membership fee to stay active around the River City

September 17, 2024

David Lefkowitz

Travel and Outdoors

Run or walk your way to a PR at a race near Richmond

Get out on the roads and enjoy the fall weather at these races around the Richmond Region

September 9, 2024

David Lefkowitz

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Sports

Construction begins on CarMax Park in future Diamond District

Ground was broken on the new baseball stadium on Sept. 6, with a projected open date in April 2026.

September 6, 2024

Robin Schwartzkopf

An electric race car jumping over a mound of dirt

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5 new laws that apply to Richmonders in 2025

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