Ramadan Begins

February 28—March 29 (sundown to sundown) Ramadan is an Islamic holiday marked by fasting, praise, prayer, and devotion to Islam.

Ash Wednesday, Lent Begins

Christians commonly celebrate Ash Wednesday with ashes on their forehead and fasting to start the Lenten season, according to britannica.com. The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and the importance of reconciling with God. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which is March 5, 2025. Lent runs through April 17.

St. Patrick’s Day

Saint Patrick's Day, while not a legal holiday in the United States, is nonetheless widely recognized and observed throughout the country as a celebration of Irish and Irish-American culture.

Eid al-Fitr

Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim celebration officially marks the end of Ramadan. The exact timing is based on the sighting of the moon. Eid al-Fitr officially begins at the start of the Islamic month of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. This year, Ramadan is expected to end on evening of Sun, 30 Mar […]

Sandston Memorial Day Parade 2025

Sandston Memorial Recreation Center 11 J B Finley Road, Sandston, VA, United States

Celebrate Memorial Day with a parade through Sandston and live music, activities, and exhibitor booths after! Event Schedule 1 pm – Sandston Parade  Starts on Williamsburg Road where it intersects with Beulah Road. Proceeds west and disbands at North Confederate Avenue. 2-4 pm – Block Party Sandston Recreation Area on JB Finley Street

Juneteenth [CLOSED]

All County courts and General Government buildings will be closed in observance of Juneteenth History of Juneteenth Juneteenth celebrates enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation reaching the westernmost Confederate state of Texas. The Proclamation went into effect in 1863, but this news was purposefully withheld from enslaved people until the arrival of Union troops in Galveston […]

Red, White, and Lights 2025

Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA, United States

Celebrate independence in style at Red, White, & Lights. This family-friendly event promises an evening of fun, music, food, and history— with a dazzling laser light show finale. Enjoy a performance by the Richmond Symphony playing classic American melodies with a special guest band. A food truck court featuring 15+ local businesses offers something for […]