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Plan Ahead: 20+ January 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.
December 30, 2025 03:30 PM
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4 Tha Culture: VCU + UR to join milestone hoops showcase in Henrico
In its debut year, the 4 Tha Culture Holiday Classic invites six Division 1 women’s basketball teams to celebrate culture and talent.
December 9, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Add to cal: The RVA Craft Beer Festival
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Farewell Diamond: A brief history + our readers’ stadium memories
In honor of The Diamond’s last week in action, we asked our readers to share nostalgic stories that take them back to the stands.
September 11, 2025
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Elise Steele
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5 college football games you won’t want to miss
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Share your Diamond memories
Reminisce with us as The Diamond wraps up its final stadium season after 40 years.
September 8, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Sports
How to have fun at NASCAR (without knowing anything about racing)
NASCAR isn’t just for racing fans, and we’ve cracked the code on how you and your friends can turn the racetrack into your favorite summer venture.
August 12, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Kid-friendly activities in Richmond
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that the River City has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
July 2, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
Six less-than-obvious things to do on the James River this summer
Explore the the river while exploring a new hobby with one of our outdoor-oriented suggestions
June 12, 2025
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June 6-8 is Free Fishing Days in Virginia
No license is required for this beginner-friendly weekend of angling events.
June 3, 2025
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26 reader questions for 2026 in Richmond, VA
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Fact or fiction: Watch “National Treasure” with local historians at the VMHC
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Food
Sub Rosa Bakery reopening Dec. 16, one year after building fire
Just over one year after a fire caused the beloved local bakery to close, Sub Rosa is ready to open its doors once again.
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Unwrap these 5 gifts given to the city of Richmond
These gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
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The ultimate guide to holiday lights in Richmond
Read our list and check it twice to see how to get the most out of holiday illuminations in RVA.
December 11, 2025
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10 New Year’s Eve events to ring in 2026
Usher in the new year, from noon to midnight, with these parties around Richmond.
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Happy hauling: Thrift shops, flea markets, vintage + resale stores in RVA
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