Event category: Festivals

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Apr
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Apr
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25
Apr
Apr 25, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Apr 25, 2026 @ 05:00 PM

Shakespeare’s Birthday: A Celebration of the Bard

A birthday party in honor of playwright William Shakespeare's 462nd birthday, and revelers of all ages are invited to join in the celebration. A full day of entertainment: dances, games, songs, and other merry activities. (Free)
Agecroft Hall and Gardens at 4305 Sulgrave Road
11
Apr
11
Apr
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11
Apr
Apr 11, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Apr 11, 2026 @ 04:00 PM

Scotchtown’s 5th Annual Fiber Festival

Celebrate Spring at the annual festival with a dedicated children's area featuring arts and crafts, games, and inflatable maze. ($)
Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown at 16120 Chiswell Lane, Beaverdam
02
May
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May
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02
May
May 2, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - May 2, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Chesterfield Bee Festival

A day of family-friendly fun celebrating pollinators and the vital role they play in our ecosystem. Meet local beekeepers, shop from artisan vendors, enjoy delicious food vendors, a goat petting zoo, live music, and informative Buzz Talks on various bee-related topics. (Free)
Chesterfield County Fairgrounds at 10300 Courthouse Road
25
Apr
25
Apr
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25
Apr
Apr 25, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Apr 25, 2026 @ 04:00 PM

Ashland Train Day

The annual street festival and railroad extravaganza celebrates love for trains in the Center of the Universe rain or shine. (Free)
Ashland Town Hall Lawn & Pavillion at 121 Thompson Street
25
Apr
25
Apr
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25
Apr
Apr 25, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Apr 25, 2026 @ 04:00 PM

Ashland Train Day

The 22nd annual street festival and railroad extravaganza celebrates love for trains in the Center of the Universe rain or shine. (Free)
Ashland Town Hall Lawn & Pavillion at 121 Thompson Street
25
Apr
25
Apr
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25
Apr
Apr 25, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - Apr 25, 2026 @ 04:00 PM

Ashland Train Day

The 22nd annual street festival and railroad extravaganza celebrates love for trains in the Center of the Universe rain or shine. (Free)
Ashland Town Hall Lawn & Pavillion at 121 Thompson Street
27
Mar
27
Mar
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27
Mar
Mar 27, 2026 @ 05:00 PM - Mar 27, 2026 @ 08:00 PM

Ashland Fourth Fridays

Shops stay open late, farm-to-table fresh fare, vendors, and free live concerts every fourth Friday from March to October in Downtown. (Free)
Ashland Town Hall Lawn & Pavillion at 121 Thompson Street
09
May
09
May
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10
May
May 9, 2026 @ 11:00 AM - May 10, 2026 @ 07:00 PM

Mommapalooza

Virginia wines, music, food trucks, and strawberry wine slushies. (Free)
James River Cellars Winery at 11008 Washington Highway, Glen Allen VA
15
Mar
15
Mar
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15
Mar
Mar 15, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Mar 15, 2026 @ 04:00 PM

Virginia Adaptive Sports Festival

RESCHEDULED: The East Coast's largest showcase of sports, wellness, and recreational opportunities for people with disabilities hosted by Sportable. (Free)
Henrico Sports and Events Center at 1 All Star Blvd, Glen Allen, VA
18
Apr
18
Apr
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18
Apr
Apr 18, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Apr 18, 2026 @ 05:00 PM

April Fools Festival

Central Virginia’s longest-running wine party with tastings from heart-of-Virginia wineries, live music, food, and local vendors. ($)
James River Cellars Winery at 11008 Washington Highway, Glen Allen, VA
25
Apr
25
Apr
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25
Apr
Apr 25, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Apr 25, 2026 @ 03:00 PM

Dia de los Niños – Children’s Day

An afternoon filled with story times, performances, giveaways, food, resources for families, and fun. Celebrate reading and childhood. This is a bilingual Spanish/English event. (Free)
Broad Rock Library at 4820 Old Warwick Rd. Richmond, VA
18
Apr
18
Apr
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18
Apr
Apr 18, 2026 @ 10:00 AM - Apr 18, 2026 @ 06:00 PM

Richmond Ren Faire

Over 100 artisan vendors and food merchants, dozens of historic demonstrations, equestrian and ground combat sports, multiple stages filled with an expansive lineup of musicians, performers, and storytellers, roaming character actors, immersive environments, and moments of magic at every turn, and more. ($)
Dorey Park at 2999 Darbytown Rd