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Here's our day-by-day calendar of free and low-cost events in the greater Richmond area (RVA) and beyond. Updated all the time. Please notify of us of events you'd like us to consider adding by emailing news@RVAontheCheap.com.
Today: Friday, May 1, 2026
Tomorrow: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Sunday, May 3, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS in the PARK | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Byrd Park |
| Kids Eat Free | FREE | Taziki’s | |
| Santa Visits | Boulevard Flower Gardens | ||
| Petting Zoo Farm open | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Flat Creek Farm | |
| Colonial Williamsburg offers historical time travel for all ages | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | $0-20.00 | Colonial Williamsburg |
| Daily Admission | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Keystone Antique Truck & Tractor Museum | |
| Apple picking, apple pies, apple cider, apple cider donuts, and apple butter | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Carter Mountain Orchard and County Store | |
| Museum Open | 9:30 am to 5:00 pm | Science Museum of Virginia | |
| Petting Zoo Farm open | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Maymont Children’s Farm | |
| museum open | 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | The Richmond Railroad Museum | |
| Happy Hour | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Discounted | Sergio’s Pizza |
Monday, May 4, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| public skate | Richmond Ice Zone | ||
| Kids Eat Free | FREE | Joe’s Inn | |
| Petting Zoo Farm open | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Flat Creek Farm | |
| Colonial Williamsburg offers historical time travel for all ages | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | $0-20.00 | Colonial Williamsburg |
| Daily Admission | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Keystone Antique Truck & Tractor Museum | |
| Apple picking, apple pies, apple cider, apple cider donuts, and apple butter | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Carter Mountain Orchard and County Store | |
| Museum Open | 9:30 am to 5:00 pm | Science Museum of Virginia | |
| Petting Zoo Farm open | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Maymont Children’s Farm | |
| Happy Hour | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Discounted | Sergio’s Pizza |
| Open house - call ahead for family swim | 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Frank J.Thornton YMCA Aquatic Center | |
| Trivia NIght | 7:00 pm | The Answer Brewpub |
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| public skate | Richmond Ice Zone | ||
| Kids Eat Free | FREE | Joe’s Inn | |
| Petting Zoo Farm open | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Flat Creek Farm | |
| Colonial Williamsburg offers historical time travel for all ages | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | $0-20.00 | Colonial Williamsburg |
| Daily Admission | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Keystone Antique Truck & Tractor Museum | |
| Apple picking, apple pies, apple cider, apple cider donuts, and apple butter | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm | Carter Mountain Orchard and County Store | |
| Toddler Storytime | 9:30 am to 10:00 am | FREE | North Courthouse Library |
| Museum Open | 9:30 am to 5:00 pm | Science Museum of Virginia | |
| Petting Zoo Farm open | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Maymont Children’s Farm | |
| Happy Hour | 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Discounted | Sergio’s Pizza |
| Open house - call ahead for family swim | 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Frank J.Thornton YMCA Aquatic Center | |
| Trivia Night | 7:00 pm | FREE | Busky Cider |
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