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, July 29 to Sunday, August 4. From culture to the outdoors, literary to crafty, there are many FREE 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.
Rooftop Salsa Dance Party at the Graduate Hotel Rooftop (301 West Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220) 6:30-10pm with DJ El Duro + special drinks and tacos.
Bowling costs $2 at King Pin Lanes in Midlothian on Mondays
Monday, August 19, 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, August 20, 2019
Popcorn at the movies is a must for the complete experience and is especially tasty at the many FREE and cheap movies in cinemas and parks in Richmond in the summer.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
River City Magnolias water ballet group encourages body positivity and aquatic skills. Swimmers can try synchronized swimming with the group at the Randolph pool on Thursday evenings in the summer.
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Friday music events at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts are always lively and FREE.
Friday, August 23, 2019
Yoga at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts early Saturday in the sculpture garden is FREE
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Sunday, August 25, 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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