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
Cinema at the Center Fri, May 30, 1pm, Belmont Rec Center On the last day of school, we will have a great time enjoying a movie on the big screen and creating a unique tissue box guitar. Free popcorn while supplies last. Information: [email protected]
Kick off summer by enjoying an inflatable obstacle course, Game Truck, RVA Train, a paint battle, and rock with DJ Amare! Information: [email protected]
Get ready to bounce into fun and celebrate National Bounce House Day! Experience a day filled with inflatable excitement as we transform our space into a wonderland of bouncy delights. From a towering slide to a whimsical obstacle course, colorful bounce houses, and giant inflatable games, you’re guaranteed a day of laughter and fun. Information: [email protected]
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a variety of fun activities. We will have Jonathan the juggler, the climbing wall, jump-n-slide combo, arts & crafts, games, and access to the community game room available for everyone to enjoy! Information: [email protected]
Recommended for ages 13+. Joseph McGill of the Slave Dwelling Project will facilitate open dialogue about how we talk about the past, the enslaved, enslavers, and reconciling how history has been taught and the truth under the veneer. This is a two-day event: Fri, Jun 6 from 7-9pm: Campfire Conversation Sat, Jun 7 from 10am-4pm: Living […]
Celebrate Varina at the Dorey Park Farmer’s Market Opening Day! Join us for the first day of the Dorey Park Farmer’s Market’s season with 50+ local vendors selling fresh produce, handmade crafts, and more. Kids can get free face painting and balloon animals. Food will be available for purchase. Information: [email protected]
All ages. Come out to Henrico Theatre and get an early start celebrating the birth of our nation with a concert full of patriotic songs performed by Henrico Concert Band under the direction of Randy Abernathy. Tickets are free and first come, first served – general admission. Information: 804-652-1460 or 804-501-5859.
Come enjoy an evening of fun activities, free food, and great opportunities to connect with Henrico County partners! Exciting update… we’ve added an outdoor movie! Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the movie “Major Payne,” beginning at 7:30pm. 6-8 p.m. – Block Party 7:30-9 p.m. – Outdoor Movie
Desirée Roots is a celebrated musical and theatre icon in Central Virginia and beyond. With over 35 years of experience, she has showcased her triple-threat talent in the Gospel, Jazz, and Theatre scenes both regionally and internationally. Born and raised in Richmond, VA, Desirée began singing in church at the age of four and launched […]
Since 1619, people of African ancestry have been woven into the American tapestry. Our Faces of Freedom event celebrates Africans and African Americans from the 1600s to today. Atumpan will perform traditional dance with drums to honor the first Africans. Historical interpreters will be on-site and on stage to introduce themselves and how they found […]
A hands-on, interactive, and immersive museum on wheels, the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience is housed in a quad-expandable tractor trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history to schools, museums, local events, fairs, and more, highlighting every region of the state. Information: [email protected]
Henrico County’s Juneteenth Celebration Henrico County Recreation and Parks is thrilled to invite you to our 2-day Juneteenth Celebration! Friday, June 20: Juneteenth Jamboree Community Parade & 7v7 Football Saturday, June 21: Juneteenth Event Vendor Fair, Kids Zone, Live Entertainment, Fireworks Juneteenth Jamboree On Friday, June 20, we will host our first-ever Juneteenth Jamboree, and you […]
It’s the longest day of the year – make time to play! DJ Manny Green will be playing the beats and games, while recreation and parks provides the ice cream. Enjoy some fun whether you’re dancing, playing, or just chilling with your treat. The full list of Play All Day activities can be found here. Information: [email protected]
Henrico County’s Juneteenth Celebration Henrico County Recreation and Parks is thrilled to invite you to our 2-day Juneteenth Celebration! Friday, June 20: Juneteenth Jamboree Community Parade & 7v7 Football Saturday, June 21: Juneteenth Event Vendor Fair, Kids Zone, Live Entertainment, Fireworks Juneteenth Event On Saturday, June 21 we will commemorate the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth and the powerful […]
Bring your lawn chair or blanket for relaxing evening of music under the stars at Walkerton Tavern! Performed by the Henrico Community Band under the direction of Archer Johnson. Performances held June 26, July 31, and August 28. Information: 501-5859 or [email protected]
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 […]
Join us at Short Pump Middle School on Tuesday, July 8 for a HenBIKEo Safety Workshop with Henrico Public Schools, Police, and Recreation and Parks. This family-friendly event is for kids of all ages! Stop by anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 PM to: Test your cycling skills at the Bike Rodeo Learn about adaptive cycling with Sportable Watch Conte’s Bike Shop demonstrate bike […]
Rising singer-songwriter Eli Lev is making the world a smaller place, one song at a time. Eli pens lyrics and melodies for everyday enlightenment—songs that resonate because they’re heartfelt, earthy, and offer the wisdom he’s gained through lifelong travel and self-discovery. The Maryland-based artist has just completed his epic Four Directions project which includes […]
Bring your lawn chair or blanket for relaxing evening of music under the stars at Walkerton Tavern! Performed by the Henrico Community Band under the direction of Archer Johnson. Additional performance on August 28. Information: 501-5859 or [email protected]