Event Dime

Richmond, VA Events — River Parks, Arts Festivals & More

Richmond's rich history and creative arts community drive a diverse events calendar. The Broad Street Arts District hosts monthly art walks, the James River park system hosts outdoor and music festivals, and historic neighborhoods like Carytown host block parties and culinary walks.

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  • Broad Street Arts District Art Walks (First Fridays)
  • James River outdoor, music, and conservation festivals
  • Carytown street festivals and dining events

What this city page includes

This page is built to help searchers and returning visitors quickly understand the city's event mix, the local venues that matter, and the current listings we have available.

Live snapshot

  • Current coverage
    30 current/upcoming listings currently surfaced.
  • Featured listing
    Other Worlds, Other Words (registration deadline) at The Virginia Center on April 10, 2026 · 12:00 AM.
  • Leading source
    6AM City Richmond – Events contributes 27 listings to this page.
  • Leading category
    Family & Kids appears in 10 listings on this page.
  • Local coverage

    City-specific intro copy, highlights, and live events updated from the current catalog.

  • Current mix

    A quick read on the main event categories currently available in this area.

  • Community & Culture

    1 upcoming listing currently surfaced on this city page.

  • Arts & Entertainment

    1 upcoming listing currently surfaced on this city page.

  • Arts & Culture

    7 upcoming listings currently surfaced on this city page.

  • Community & Causes

    5 upcoming listings currently surfaced on this city page.

Upcoming events

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