SEE HISTORY BEING MADE Monday March 23rd, 2026, will be the 251st anniversary of Patrick Henry’s legendary "Give Me Liberty...or Give Me Death" speech, and you can watch it reenacted where it really happened, at Historic St. John's Church, 2401 East Broad Street … [Read more...] about 251st anniversary of Patrick Henry’s “Liberty or Death” speech
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Church Hill Irish Festival Celebrates 40th Year in Richmond
Make plans to attend the Church Hill Irish Festival on March 21 and 22 to celebrate the beloved festival's 40th anniversary! Saturday, March 21st: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PMSunday, March 22nd: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Along with St. Patrick’s Church, the Irish Festival … [Read more...] about Church Hill Irish Festival Celebrates 40th Year in Richmond
Galaxycon Richmond
On March 19th, superheroes, space aliens and other fantasy favorites all return to the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N 3rd St. in Richmond, for Galaxycon Richmond! The four-day self-described “Festival of Fandom” will take place March 19th through … [Read more...] about Galaxycon Richmond
Church Hill Chillers Ghost Tours are going on now!
Looking for something fun to do in Richmond? How about trying to find some of the city’s most infamous ghosts? That’s exactly what you and some of your closest friends or family can try to do while participating in the Church Hill Chillers Ghost … [Read more...] about Church Hill Chillers Ghost Tours are going on now!
Flying Squirrels Block Party
Get ready for Richmond baseball in a brand-new venue! To celebrate their brand-new stadium for the 2026 season, the Richmond Flying Squirrels will be hosting Nutzy’s Block Party at CarMax Park, 2705 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, on Saturday, March 7. The block … [Read more...] about Flying Squirrels Block Party
Get “Bad & Boozy” on Friday the 13th
What do you do when Friday the 13th falls on St. Patrick’s Day weekend? The answer is: You get “Bad & Boozy.” On Friday, March 13, Industrial Taphouse, 10392 Leadbetter Rd. in Ashland, will kick off its annual Bad & Boozy celebration —in the … [Read more...] about Get “Bad & Boozy” on Friday the 13th
Rock Around the Block this St. Patrick’s Day
It’s been said that everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Whatever your ethnic heritage, you can enjoy the festivities at Shamrock the Block in Scott’s Addition this year on Saturday, March 14th from 12pm-6pm. 2026’s Shamrock the Block street party will span … [Read more...] about Rock Around the Block this St. Patrick’s Day
Free and Cheap Date Ideas in Richmond, Virginia
If you are looking to connect to someone special or give your sweetie some love and attention, on the cheap, any time of the year, there are plenty of activities and destinations in Richmond that are low cost and really can make that special someone feel loved and … [Read more...] about Free and Cheap Date Ideas in Richmond, Virginia
Affordable Family Fun in Richmond
It doesn't need to be Valentine's Day for you to enjoy a "family date". Check out these places for an affordable AND fun outing for the whole family (grandparents included!). Unplugged RVA I gotta shoutout Unplugged - love this place! Last school year my dad and … [Read more...] about Affordable Family Fun in Richmond
Free and cheap things to do in Richmond this weekend
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Richmond? Here’s our list of the top free and cheap events, discounts, and deals to have fun around Richmond that won’t cost you your whole week’s paycheck. Besides some of the highlighted events listed here, … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in Richmond this weekend


















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