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, September 16, 2019 to Sunday, September 22, 2019. 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.
During warm summer, and fall days, Water Play the Children’s Garden at the Ginter Botanical Garden is the cool place to be. Open through Sept 29, 2019.
Monday, September 16, 2019
Salsa Lessons at the Stony Point Fashion Park (9200 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond, Virginia 23235) Tuesdays thru Dec 12, 2019 7-8 pm, Live 360 Studio. No partner needed! To register, visit SalsaGuyRichmond.Com, iJustLoveToDance@live.com or call (804) 601-6261.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Panel discussion: Just Add Context: Design, Art and Richmond’s Monuments (Tues. Sept. 17) is a part of the Valentine’s Monument Avenue: General Demotion/ General Devotion exhibition. It explores questions abiuot the Monument Avenue statues and how design, art and history can inform our understanding of monuments in 21st century Richmond.
Panelists: Madge Bemiss, Architect, Brocade Studio; Valerie Cassel Oliver, Sydney and Francis Lewis Family Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts; and Burt Pinnock, Architect, Baskerville, Storefront for Community Design. Event is free and open to the public, but space is limited and pre-registration is required, via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/just-add-context-design-art-and-richmonds-monuments-registration-71101850549
Bowling costs $2 at King Pin Lanes in Midlothian on Wednesday
Sunset Salsa at Kabana Rooftop (700 E Main St, Floor 20th, Richmond, Virginia 23219) takes place every Wednesday.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Tickets are discounted for seniors, teachers and students. Volunteer ushers get to see the show in exchange for assistance ushering.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
St. Benedict Oktoberfest (at Hanover & Belmont Streets in the Museum District in Richmond on Fri. 9/20/19) is a German-themed celebration that allows attendees the opportunity to enjoy German music, dancing, food, and their beverage of choice. All proceeds from Oktoberfest are used to support Catholic education at the Catholic Schools historically associated with Saint Benedict Parish. Check out the website for more information, including music schedule, events and more! http://stbenedictoktoberfest.com/
Friday, September 20, 2019
Yoga at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts early Saturday in the sculpture garden is FREE
Saturday, September 21, 2019
The Valentine Museum in Richmond is one of the 19 museums taking part in the Time Travelers weekend program September 21 & 22, 2019 which affords visitors using the downloadable passport FREE admission.
Sunday, September 22, 2019
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.
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Here’s a no cost idea: gather some friends, neighbors or classmates and head down to the James River for a hike and splash around in the water.
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