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EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

Browse our latest city guides and keep scrolling for a highly curated list of the best events, festivals, and happenings in and around Richmond, Virginia. Looking for family-friendly things to do? Hop over to The Family Calendar.

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Ring In the New Year at These Parties & Events in RVA
Ring In the New Year at These Parties & Events in RVA

Get the confetti ready: 2026 is on its way! Welcome this new year with open arms at whichever of these events appeals to you most.

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The Family Calendar: December 2025
The Family Calendar: December 2025

Your monthly roundup of our top recs for kid-friendly events and happenings, fun things to do around RVA with your household crew in tow, and family-centric city guides.

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Your 2025 Holiday Market Roundup
Your 2025 Holiday Market Roundup

This is your ultimate roundup of holiday markets happening throughout the city this season!

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How to Meet Other Richmonders
How to Meet Other Richmonders

Adulthood isn’t all coffee shops and hangin’ out at Rachel and Monica’s (we wish, tho), so we’ve rounded up a few ways for you to meet and greet other locals.

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Where To Play Trivia in Richmond, Every Night of the Workweek
Where To Play Trivia in Richmond, Every Night of the Workweek

Round up your friends, choose a team name, and head out for a night of fun (facts).

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How to Throw a Party Like The Richmond Experience
How to Throw a Party Like The Richmond Experience

Here’s everyone we worked with for our podcast launch party and everyone you should work with to celebrate your next big day, too!

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DOZENS OF Fun Alcohol-Free Activities to Enjoy in RVA
DOZENS OF Fun Alcohol-Free Activities to Enjoy in RVA

From outdoor adventures to artistic endeavors and beyond, here are dozens of booze-free ways to spend your day in RVA.

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Everything We Know About Island Shrimp Co. at Rocketts Landing
Everything We Know About Island Shrimp Co. at Rocketts Landing

This Saturday, May 14, marks the grand opening of the highly-anticipated Island Shrimp Co. at Rocketts Landing. Last night, we got a sneak peek, and here's a quick bite of everything we know about it.

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7 of the best sledding spots in Richmond
7 of the best sledding spots in Richmond

If you’re looking to get outside and make the most of your snow days, grab your snow pants and sleds and head out to these 7 tried-and-true hills in Richmond for a little outdoor adventure.

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Everything We Know About Brambly Park, The First Winery in Scott's Addition
Everything We Know About Brambly Park, The First Winery in Scott's Addition

This Friday, June 5, marks the grand opening of the highly-anticipated Brambly Park, an urban winery, restaurant, and park.  Here's everything we know about it.

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