FREE (or cheap) events during Labor Day Weekend in RVA

As always, on the first Monday in September, many get the day off to grill and enjoy some leisure on bicycle, in parks, swimming, at sunflower fields or visiting Richmond’s attractions or museums. During the legal holiday banks and public buildings are closed.

Traditionally, Labor Day celebrates the end of summer and looks forward to back to school. This year, things are a tad different and some school systems will already have begun. You can still make a list of school supplies, organize your child’s desk and plan (home) school lunches. For summer’s last hurrah at home. Be sure to grill. If hot dogs are on the menu, set out the relish, mustard, potato salad, watermelon, lemonade, paper plates, ice cubes, popsicles and brownies. To make it festive, put out lawn games like corn hole, badminton, bocci, croquet or just toss a football with those to whom you are closest.

Take the time to read about labor in Virginia during the 20th Century from the Encyclopedia Virginia for an interesting reflection on how the past may connect to the present. You can also read a blog from The Valentine museum on explores the moment in 1885 when Richmond’s Black and white workers joined forces to exert political pressure as one.

We’ll be keeping track of some events that are taking place, as well as some other great ideas for things to do. When we hear for sure that an event is canceled, we’ll share that information too. Keep Checking Back for More Events all Labor Day Weekend Around Richmond:

Belly flop or cannonball? A view of the Randolph pool.

🌻 Sunflower fields around Richmond 🌻

🎃 Pumpkin patches, corn mazes and fall fun farms around Richmond 🌽

⭐️ See more features on museums around Richmond ⭐️

⭐️Labor Day Weekend is our last chance to check out the SMV Exhibit, Planet Shark: Predator of Prey.

Be sure to visit Planet Shark: Predator or Prey at the Science Museum of Virginia. It ends September 5, 2022. Photo credit: Lindsay Garrison

⭐️See more details about Bier Fest, fireworks and more fun at Busch Gardens

Looking for even more Labor Day Weekend events? Scroll down for our complete calendar of free and cheap events.

⭐️Kings Dominion is open 11AM – 9PM. Soak City, the water park, is open from 12PM -6PM.

Riding high! Gus Garrison works on his flight skills on a ride at the Kings Dominion. Photo credit: Lindsay Garrison

⭐️Main Line Brewery will have events throughout Labor Day Weekend.

Main Line Brewery: September 5, 2022: 11AM – 11PM.

⭐️The Chesterfield County Fair runs through September 3, 2022.

The Chesterfield County Fair runs through September 3, 2022. Photo credit: Lindsay Garrison Read the full review of the fair: Chesterfield Co. Fair Review.

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