Outdoor Events

Chesterfield County Fair

Chesterfield Fairgrounds · Chesterfield / Midlothian

A classic end-of-summer tradition featuring rides, games, food, and entertainment for all ages.

Monarch Butterfly Education with the Virginia Master Naturalists

10:00 AM
The Robins Nature Center at Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An educational event focused on monarch butterflies hosted by the Virginia Master Naturalists.

Sunset Salsa

Byrd House · The Fan / Museum District

An outdoor salsa dancing event held at the Byrd House.

Get The Led Out

Maymont Park · Maymont / Byrd Park

A live performance by the Led Zeppelin tribute band at Maymont.

Béla Fleck Live In Concert

Maymont Park · Maymont / Byrd Park

A live concert performance by musician Béla Fleck at the Maymont estate.

Friday Cheers on Brown's Island

6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Brown's Island · Downtown / Brown's Island
500 Tredegar St, Richmond, VA

Free outdoor concert series on Brown's Island with live bands, food trucks, and riverside views. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy downtown Richmond's favorite Friday night tradition.

🌦 Weather note: Held rain or shine; severe storms cancel by 4 PM call.

Plant A Park Benefit Fest

11:00 AM
Brambly Park · West End / Henrico

A benefit festival held at Brambly Park featuring music and community activities.

Jazz in the Park

4:00 PM
Deep Run Park · West End / Henrico

An outdoor jazz concert held in the community setting of Deep Run Park.

Maymont Farmers Market

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Maymont Park · Maymont / Byrd Park
1700 Hampton St, Richmond, VA

Weekly farmers market featuring local produce, baked goods, coffee, and crafts under the shade trees at Maymont.

Richmond Flying Squirrels: Toe Bean Tuesday

7:05 PM
CarMax Park · Northside

Outdoor minor league baseball game featuring pet-friendly festivities at the ballpark.

After 5 Fridays

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts · The Fan / Museum District

An ongoing Friday evening gathering on the VMFA grassy sculpture lawn featuring arts, community mingling, and outdoor enjoyment.

Fridays at the Pavilion

6:00 PM
James River Cellars Winery · Hanover / Glen Allen

An outdoor evening gathering featuring wine sips and relaxation at the winery pavilion.

43rd Street Festival of the Arts

1412 W 43rd Street · South Side / Manchester

An annual neighborhood arts festival in Forest Hill featuring unique regional art, craft vendors, live music, and food benefiting CARITAS.

EcoFest

11:00 AM
James A. Buzzard River Center · Downtown / Brown's Island

A community celebration of nature and sustainability featuring a marketplace of eco-conscious artisans, vendors, and hands-on activities.

James River EcoFest

11:00 AM
James A. Buzzard River Center · James River Parks

An environmental festival focused on the James River and local ecology.

Richmond PrideFest

12:00 PM
Midtown Green · Northside

Annual outdoor LGBTQ+ community celebration featuring live entertainment, vendors, and community resources.

PrideFest

12:00 PM
Midtown Green · Other RVA

A community festival celebrating Pride with various outdoor activities.

The Healing Garden Market

12:00 PM
Agecroft Hall · West End / Henrico

An outdoor market event held on the grounds of Agecroft Hall.

Richmond Kickers: Pups at the Pitch

6:00 PM
City Stadium · The Fan / Museum District

An outdoor professional soccer match inviting fans to bring their dogs along to the stadium.

Richmond Flying Squirrels: Fan Appreciation Night

2:05 PM
CarMax Park · Northside

Outdoor regular-season home baseball game celebrating Richmond baseball fans.

James River Run 5K

8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Belle Isle · James River Parks
3201 Tredegar St, Richmond, VA

Scenic 5K trail run across Belle Isle and the James River Pipeline. Registration benefits James River Park System conservation.

🌦 Weather note: Course may reroute if river levels are high.

Iron Blossom Music Festival

Midtown Green · West End / Henrico

A prominent outdoor music festival featuring a multi-day lineup of national touring acts and local favorites.

St. Benedict Oktoberfest

St. Benedict's Catholic Church · The Fan / Museum District

An annual community tradition offering authentic German fare, seasonal beers, live entertainment, and family activities.

Iron Blossom Festival

Midtown Green · Other RVA

A two-day music festival featuring live performances, food, and community experiences.

Project FeederWatch Training

10:00 AM
Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An educational session on identifying common winter birds and learning how to attract them to feeders.

Pawpaw Festival

11:00 AM
Powhatan State Park · Other RVA

A nature-focused festival celebrating the native pawpaw fruit at Powhatan State Park.

Iron Blossom Music Festival

1:00 PM
Midtown Green · Northside

A multi-day outdoor music festival featuring prominent touring bands, local food, and artisan vendors.

Richmond Kickers: Hispanic Heritage Night

6:00 PM
City Stadium · The Fan / Museum District

Outdoor USL League One soccer match celebrating Hispanic Heritage with cultural music, food, and entertainment.

Richmond Kickers Hispanic Heritage Night

6:00 PM
City Stadium · South Side / Manchester

A professional soccer match celebrating Hispanic Heritage at City Stadium.

Movies in the Outfield: Despicable Me

7:00 PM
CarMax Park · Other RVA

An outdoor screening of the movie Despicable Me at CarMax Park.

State Fair of Virginia

10:00 AM
The Meadow Event Park · Hanover / Glen Allen

Virginia's premier outdoor state fair featuring carnival rides, agricultural competitions, live music, and classic fair foods.

After 5 Friday: Summer Breeze with Jungle Brother

5:30 PM
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts · The Fan / Museum District

An outdoor concert series event held on the grounds of the VMFA.

Nocturnal Adaptations Hike

7:00 PM
Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

A nighttime hike and educational program exploring the nocturnal adaptations of Maymont's wildlife.

RVA Wing Wars

CarMax Park · The Fan / Museum District

Local restaurants compete for best chicken wings alongside cold beverages, live music, and spectator voting.

Maymont Bier-Garden

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An authentic Oktoberfest-style celebration held outdoors on Maymont's Carriage House Lawn with Bavarian bites and brews.

Chesterfield Outdoor Fest

Pocahontas State Park · Chesterfield / Midlothian

A free, family-friendly outdoor celebration offering hands-on activities, outdoor-themed vendors, and recreation in Chesterfield County's park spaces.

Bier-Garden

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An outdoor beer garden event hosted on the grounds of Maymont.

Walk for Alopecia - Richmond

10:00 AM
Forest Hill Park · South Side / Manchester

A community walk to raise funds and awareness for alopecia areata.

Woofstock

11:00 AM
4951 Lake Brook Dr · West End / Henrico

Woofstock is Richmond Animal League’s annual family-friendly and dog-friendly outdoor festival aimed at raising funds for rescue and adoption.

Richmond VegFest

12:00 PM
Byrd Park · Maymont / Byrd Park

A community festival in Byrd Park celebrating plant-based living and food.

Latino Farmers Market

8:00 AM
Chesterfield Technical Center · Chesterfield / Midlothian

A community market featuring local vendors and health-focused offerings.

100 Years Hike

9:00 AM
Powhatan State Park · Other RVA

A guided outdoor hike through the trails of Powhatan State Park.

Bier-Garden

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An outdoor bier-garden event hosted at Maymont.

Mt. Joy

8:00 PM
Allianz Amphitheater · Downtown / Brown's Island

Outdoor amphitheater concert featuring indie-rock band Mt. Joy.

Allianz Amphitheater Concert Series

Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront · Downtown / Brown's Island

A series of live music performances featuring various artists held at the riverfront outdoor venue.

🌦 Weather note: Outdoor venue; check event status for rain-related changes.

First Saturday Electronics Recycling Event

10:00 AM
Securis Richmond, 8419 Glazebrook Ave. · West End / Henrico

A public drop-off event for electronics recycling held on the first Saturday of every month.

2nd Street Festival - Day 1

11:30 AM
Historic Jackson Ward · Downtown / Brown's Island

Historic outdoor street festival celebrating the culture of Jackson Ward with multiple music stages, food, and craft vendors.

2nd Street Festival - Day 2

12:00 PM
Historic Jackson Ward · Downtown / Brown's Island

The concluding day of Jackson Ward's premier outdoor street festival featuring live Black music, arts, and culinary favorites.

Richmond Folk Festival

Brown's Island · Downtown / Brown's Island

A large-scale cultural festival featuring music, dance, and artistic displays along the riverfront.

Richmond Folk Festival - Day 2

Brown's Island · Downtown / Brown's Island

Day 2 of the free Richmond Folk Festival on Brown's Island: live music across multiple stages, food vendors, and artisan demos.

Hanover County Farm Tour

Various Hanover County Farms · Hanover / Glen Allen

A free self-guided outdoor tour through local working farms offering agricultural demonstrations, animal encounters, and fresh produce.

Wags and Wine

Saude Creek Vineyards · Other RVA

A scenic vineyard gathering benefiting the New Kent Humane Society featuring wine tastings and adoptable pet meet-and-greets.

Trail Trek: Guided VA Wildlife Trail Tour

11:00 AM
Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An environmental educator leads a guided 1-mile walking tour along the Virginia Wildlife Trail with insights into local animal species and ecosystems.

Richmond Folk Festival

Brown's Island · Downtown / Brown's Island

A massive three-day celebration of American culture featuring music, dance, traditional crafts, and food along the James River.

Garden Glow presented by Kroger

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An evening event featuring mesmerizing light installations by international artists throughout the grounds and the Japanese Garden.

Richmond Oktoberfest

6:00 PM
Richmond Raceway Complex · Other RVA

A traditional German festival featuring authentic food, party bands, and Bavarian dancers.

7th Annual Egyptian Festival

St. Mary & St. Antonious Coptic Orthodox Church · Other RVA

A cultural festival celebrating Egyptian heritage with food, music, and activities.

Trail Trek: Guided VA Wildlife Trail Tour

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An environmental educator leads a 1-mile guided tour focusing on Virginia wildlife, natural history, and ecosystems.

Pocahontas Premieres Concert Series

Pocahontas State Park Heritage Amphitheater · Chesterfield / Midlothian

A seasonal concert series featuring various musical acts ranging from bluegrass to tribute bands in an outdoor amphitheater setting.

🌦 Weather note: Outdoor venue; performances may be delayed or canceled due to severe weather.

Hog on the Hill

12:00 PM
Libby Hill Park · Other RVA

A community festival held at the scenic Libby Hill Park featuring food and local festivities.

Richmond Oktoberfest

3:00 PM
Richmond Raceway Complex · Other RVA

A traditional German festival featuring authentic food, party bands, and Bavarian dancers.

Trail Trek: Guided VA Wildlife Trail Tour

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An environmental educator leads a 1-mile guided tour focusing on Virginia wildlife, natural history, and ecosystems.

Garden Glow

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An enchanting evening event featuring illuminated displays throughout the historic gardens.

Garden Glow

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An enchanting evening event featuring illuminated displays throughout the historic gardens.

Garden Glow

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An enchanting evening event featuring illuminated displays throughout the historic gardens.

Garden Glow

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An enchanting evening event featuring illuminated displays throughout the historic gardens.

Texas Beach Loop Hike

10:00 AM
Texas Beach · James River Parks

A guided outdoor hiking event along the Texas Beach loop trail.

Garden Glow

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An enchanting evening event featuring illuminated displays throughout the historic gardens.

Garden Glow

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An enchanting evening event featuring illuminated displays throughout the historic gardens.

Trail Trek: Guided VA Wildlife Trail Tour

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An environmental educator leads a 1-mile guided tour focusing on Virginia wildlife, natural history, and ecosystems.

Virginia Union Panthers vs. Shaw University Bears

1:00 PM
Hovey Field · Northside

A college football game featuring the Virginia Union Panthers at their home field.

Richmond Kickers SC vs. Greenville Triumph SC

6:00 PM
City Stadium · The Fan / Museum District

Professional soccer match featuring the Richmond Kickers in an outdoor stadium setting.

Garden Glow

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An enchanting evening event featuring illuminated displays throughout the historic gardens.

Trail Trek: Guided VA Wildlife Trail Tour

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An environmental educator leads a 1-mile guided tour focusing on Virginia wildlife, natural history, and ecosystems.

Scott's Addition Pumpkin Festival

12:00 PM
Midtown Green · The Fan / Museum District

A festive fall block party featuring pumpkins, local food, live music, and family-friendly activities.

Garden Glow

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An enchanting evening event featuring illuminated displays throughout the historic gardens.

Garden Glow

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An enchanting evening event featuring illuminated displays throughout the historic gardens.

Garden Glow

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An enchanting evening event featuring illuminated displays throughout the historic gardens.

SCBHS Community Trunk-or-Treat

1710 Altamont Ave · The Fan / Museum District

A community-focused Halloween trunk-or-treat event for local families.

Garden Glow

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An enchanting evening event featuring illuminated displays throughout the historic gardens.

Youth Girls Softball Tournament

Dorey Park · West End / Henrico

A youth girls softball tournament hosted at Dorey Park.

Pickleboo Pickleball Tournament

Pouncey Tract Park · West End / Henrico

A large-scale outdoor pickleball tournament held over Halloween weekend featuring hundreds of players.

Garden Glow

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An enchanting evening event featuring illuminated displays throughout the historic gardens.

Youth Girls Softball Tournament

Dorey Park · West End / Henrico

A youth girls softball tournament hosted at Dorey Park.

Pickleboo Pickleball Tournament

Pouncey Tract Park · West End / Henrico

A large-scale outdoor pickleball tournament held over Halloween weekend featuring hundreds of players.

Garden Glow

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An enchanting evening event featuring illuminated displays throughout the historic gardens.

Trail Trek: Guided VA Wildlife Trail Tour

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An environmental educator leads a 1-mile guided tour focusing on Virginia wildlife, natural history, and ecosystems.

Youth Girls Softball Tournament

Dorey Park · West End / Henrico

A youth girls softball tournament hosted at Dorey Park.

Pickleboo Pickleball Tournament

Pouncey Tract Park · West End / Henrico

A large-scale outdoor pickleball tournament held over Halloween weekend featuring hundreds of players.

Garden Glow

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An enchanting evening event featuring illuminated displays throughout the historic gardens.

Trail Trek: Guided VA Wildlife Trail Tour

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An environmental educator leads a 1-mile guided tour focusing on Virginia wildlife, natural history, and ecosystems.

5th Annual Oyster Festival

1:00 PM
Main Line Brewery · Other RVA

An outdoor festival featuring live music from Road Kill Roy and Higher Education alongside fresh oysters.

Big Canoe Paddle

10:00 AM
James A. Buzzard River Education Center · Downtown / Brown's Island

A family-friendly guided paddle in a 14-person big canoe on the tidal James River.

Invasive Species Removal at Chapel Island

10:00 AM
Great Shiplock Park · Downtown / Brown's Island

A volunteer habitat restoration project hosted by the James River Park System Invasive Species Task Force.

Trail Trek: Guided VA Wildlife Trail Tour

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An environmental educator leads a 1-mile guided tour focusing on Virginia wildlife, natural history, and ecosystems.

First Saturday Electronics Recycling Event

10:00 AM
Securis Richmond, 8419 Glazebrook Ave. · West End / Henrico

A public electronics recycling drop-off event held on the first Saturday of every month.

Hops in the Park

11:00 AM
Henricus Park · Chesterfield / Midlothian

A fall festival featuring craft beer, live music, local vendors, and historical interpreters sharing life on the James River in the 1600s.

Mechanicsville Fall Fest 2026

11:00 AM
Mechanicsville · Hanover / Glen Allen

A community fall festival featuring food trucks, live music, and family-friendly activities.

Stewardship Saturdays

9:00 AM
James A. Buzzard River Education Center · Downtown / Brown's Island

A community stewardship event focused on environmental education and outdoor exploration.

Trail Trek: Guided VA Wildlife Trail Tour

Maymont · Maymont / Byrd Park

An environmental educator leads a 1-mile guided tour focusing on Virginia wildlife, natural history, and ecosystems.

Pony Pasture Parking Lot + Wetlands Loop Hike

9:30 AM
Pony Pasture · James River Parks

A guided outdoor hike through the Pony Pasture and wetlands area.

Richmond United Capital Fall Classic – Girls Weekend

Multiple Fields in Henrico · West End / Henrico

A USYSA/VYSA sanctioned youth soccer tournament for club and tournament teams.

Richmond Marathon

Downtown Richmond & Brown's Island · Downtown / Brown's Island

The annual Richmond Marathon, known as America's Friendliest Marathon, takes place through the city streets.

Fall Walk Reedy Creek to Belle Island

10:00 AM
Reedy Creek · James River Parks

A 4-mile outdoor walking event from Reedy Creek to Belle Isle and back.

Richmond Night Market

5:00 PM
17th Street Market · Downtown / Brown's Island

A monthly, open-air market in the heart of Richmond's arts and culture scene featuring local artisans and vendors.

Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon

6:30 AM
Downtown Richmond & Brown's Island · Downtown / Brown's Island

A major annual marathon event held in downtown Richmond and across Brown's Island.

Richmond United Capital Fall Classic – Girls Weekend

Multiple Fields in Henrico · West End / Henrico

A USYSA/VYSA sanctioned youth soccer tournament for club and tournament teams.

Tredegar Tree Lighting

5:00 PM
American Civil War Museum- Historic Tredegar · Downtown / Brown's Island

An outdoor holiday tree lighting ceremony held at the historic Tredegar site.

Richmond United Capital Fall Classic – Boys Weekend

Multiple Fields in Henrico · West End / Henrico

A youth soccer tournament for club and tournament teams.

Richmond United Capital Fall Classic – Boys Weekend

Multiple Fields in Henrico · West End / Henrico

A youth soccer tournament for club and tournament teams.

Thanksgiving Shooting Star Field Hockey Tournament

Glover Park · West End / Henrico

A collegiate connection field hockey tournament held over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Thanksgiving Shooting Star Field Hockey Tournament

Glover Park · West End / Henrico

A collegiate connection field hockey tournament held over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.