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October Festivals, Halloween Fun & More

The crisp fall air and the crunch of fallen autumn leaves ushers in the changing season. Decorate a pumpkin, take the little ones Trick or Treating and mark your calendars now for these Halloween-themed events and fall festivals. There are too many to count, and … [Read more...] about October Festivals, Halloween Fun & More

Spring and Summer Festivals in RVA

Spring and summer festivals in Richmond, Virginia give us a chance to get to know another culture, eat delicious food, hear live music and see our fellow RVA residents in all their diversity. Go to urban intersections, parks, rivers, church yards and breweries to … [Read more...] about Spring and Summer Festivals in RVA

July 4th Independence Day Festivities in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond is a city rife with history. Whether your bag is athletic, nature-bound, musical, family-oriented or brewery-based, there is a plethora of events that celebrate the Independence of our nation and the coming together of a diverse group of people to build … [Read more...] about July 4th Independence Day Festivities in Richmond, Virginia

FREE (or cheap) Movies

Visit websites or call to verify FREE/discounted admission. Summertime brings a series of outdoor activities including Richmond Department Parks and Recreation offers FREE Movies in the Park at various locations around the city. Henrico County also offers … [Read more...] about FREE (or cheap) Movies

Free Friday Fun Events: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Take advantage of the free Friday night extras at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Visit their site to confirm dates and details. And remember that general admission to the Museum is always free. First Fridays First Friday of each month, 6 – 8 pm | … [Read more...] about Free Friday Fun Events: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Second Fridays at VMFA: Wine Tasting

One Friday each month you have good reason to stop by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. From 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., you can take advantage of a free Second Fridays wine tasting event at VMFA's Best Café. Taste different wines from around the world — reds, whites, … [Read more...] about Second Fridays at VMFA: Wine Tasting

Free Admission to Museums with Bank of America or Merrill Lynch Cards

Museums on Us® Offering Bank of America cardholders free weekend access to a variety of museums and cultural institutions across the United States. In Richmond, you can use this free pass at the Children's Museum. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch … [Read more...] about Free Admission to Museums with Bank of America or Merrill Lynch Cards

Free Henrico County Live Events

Mark your calendars now for these events in January 2018 (some events do have a $10 fee but others are FREE!). And learn more about events through Henrico Parks & Recreation here. January 2018 Barter Players present Call of the Wild Sat, Jan 13, 2pm. … [Read more...] about Free Henrico County Live Events

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