Enjoying all that is great about Richmond while saving money should be easy to do with this round up of FREE and cheap events in and around the city this week from Monday, March 2, 2020 to Sunday, March 8, 2020. From culture to the outdoors, literary to crafty, there are many FREE and low cost events all around the city that won’t break the bank. Use this calendar as a guide for cheap fun and an excuse to get out into the city and the greater community.
This list is your ticket to a plethora of FREE and cheap events in Richmond, Virginia.
Theater, sports, nature, art or exercise. Richmond has a wide variety of events that are FREE or low cost. And summer means a whole array of outdoor options to enjoy, or alternatively, take refuge in a FREE air conditioned museum or library to stimulate your artistic or literary inclinations.
It’s a good idea to check with venues about specific events. Even if it’s on this list, it’s possible that it’s canceled or changed.
Monday, March 9, 2020
It might feel like spring but we can still embrace winter sports. Check out this list of places to ice skate in the Richmond area.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Join other Salsa dancers for Tropical Thursday at Havana ’59, DJ Freddy will be spinning the tunes and we will be dancing the night away. Lessons at 8 party till midnight!
Thursday, March 12, 2020
CarMax $1 Family Nights where $1 buys admission to the Children’s Museum of Richmond, as part of the CarMax $1 Family Nights promo, no coupon required. Bring the whole family to enjoy what The Children’s Museum of Richmond – Central has to offer from 5:00-7:30pm on the second Friday of every month for just $1 per person! The $1 admission offer is valid from 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 13, 2020
Tour Wilton House Museum for free on Time Traveler’s Weekend!
Richmond’s most renowned historic homes and museums offer visitors a “passport” to time-travel during a special admission-free weekend on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15, 2020. Tourists and locals alike are invited to discover the City’s treasures, spanning 400 years of fascinating history and including the homes of John Marshall, Jefferson Davis, John Wickham, James Dooley and other important Virginians.
Stay tuned for 2020’s Passport download with all participating sites!
Wilton will be open for tours on Time Travelers Weekend from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday.
March 14th is
Shamrock the Block 2020! On Arthur Ashe Blvd.
☘️ Live Music
☘️ Kids Area
☘️ Beer, Wine , + Cocktails
https://fs30.formsite.com/311Productions/Shamrock2020/index.html
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Bluegrass Brunch with the Hot Seats takes place at Ellwood Thompson’s,
4 N Thompson St, Richmond, Virginia 23221
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Learn about more Richmond entertainment and arts events. And don’t forget to check the list of the Top FREE Things to Do in Richmond for more good ideas. Sign up for deals through Goldstar to learn about discounted events and shows in Richmond and nearby areas.
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