Events around Richmond include many festivals, springtime celebrations, sales, concerts… many of which are outdoors. Keep checking this growing listing as it is updated to keep up on the latest fun events in the community.
- Berry Picking Options in RVA and Beyond
- Eyeing azaleas and spotting sunflower fields around Richmond
- The Tastes of Ramadan on the Cheap
- Richmond’s Farmers Markets
- Cheap Ways to Celebrate Poetry Month in April at Home

The Garden Club of Virginia hosts Historic Garden Week. https://www.vagardenweek.org/

A Million Blooms at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on April 1 – June 1. The Garden’s celebration of spring is a parade of blooms as the weather warms: daffodils, tulips, peonies, roses and many more. Events throughout the season include M&T Bank Pollinator Power featuring Butterflies LIVE!

Earth Day is April 22, but Once Upon A Child is celebrating all month long. Get a $4.22 Earth Month Coupon to use in May for every $30 you spend with us on gently used kids’ items.

EVENT: April 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Poe Museum Centennial Celebration With Shockoe Sessions Live. Join the livestream celebration of the Poe Museum’s 100 year anniversary with In Your Ear Studios! This Poe-themed musical livestream will feature Classical Revolution RVA with special guests Chance Fischer, Elizabeth Wise and WolvenWind. See the livestream on April 26th at 7:30 on the In Your Ear Studios’ Facebook page. This event is a part of our centennial celebration. ⭐️ April 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm April UnHappy Hour Poe Museum UnHappy Hours are back and more miserable than ever! Jump back in time with this 1920’s themed party on the 100 year anniversary of the Poe Museum! There will be libations, food trucks, live music and much more

Whistler to Cassatt: American Painters in France at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art through July 31, 2022
Helping people settle into Richmond is contributing writer, Christina Goodpaster‘s specialty as a Realtor® at Valentine Properties. After quite a few moves, Christina has settled with her family in Richmond, Virginia. Years in corporate retail and staying home with kids has taught her to be a savvy activity & deal seeker. She is enjoying this new chapter exploring the city and all the local happenings, and finding & decorating dream homes with her clients all over the Richmond Metro area! Connect with Christina at: christinagoodpaster@valentinepropertiesva.com
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More things to do in and around Richmond:
It’s spring! So plan to make time to:
Springtime is for visiting cute animals at petting zoos: Richmond Area Farms Offer Families Opportunities to See, Learn about Animals
Travel on a tank to see the lambs at Colonial Williamsburg (FREE)
Try new creative ways to dye Easter Eggs
- Richmond area scenic drives
- The Ultimate List of RVA Parks and Playgrounds
- Ice skating and roller skating rinks in Richmond
- FREE and cheap date ideas in Richmond, Virginia
- Outdoor labyrinth walks in Richmond offer contemplation, movement
- Nature walks and scenic hiking trails for all levels in the Richmond area