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The Complete List of 2019 Summer-Specific Activities in RVA

What should we do today? This season is hot, long, and can sometimes feel boring. Luckily for you, I’ve got the must-have checklist for summer in Richmond!

I spent an entire day just scouring Facebook events, Google, and Instagram to find the best of the best things for you to do this summer. From museums to visit, to festivals you won’t want to miss – there’s something for everyone. A lot of these areΒ free, so make sure you click on the links to find out if you need to RSVP or get tickets.

Keep on scrolling to view the master list of summer-specific activities in RVA! I will try to continue updating this as summer goes on.

Places to Visit

Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens (specifically for their “Butterflies LIVE!” exhibit)

Richmond Flying Squirrels Game

South of the James Farmer’s Market

The Poe Museum

Muse Paintbar

ICA at VCU

Tredegar Iron Works

The VMFA

Goochland Drive-In Theater

COFFEE SHOPS (you know this is a personal favorite of mine, so check out my recommendations rightΒ here)

Places to Eat (& Drink)

Breweries

Hardywood Brewery (especially on a “Food Truck Court” day)

Kindred Spirit Brewing

Garden Grove Brewing & Urban Winery

The Circuit – Arcade Bar

Rooftop Bars

Graduate Hotel’s Byrd House

Quirk Hotel

The HofGarden

Kabana

Ice Cream Shops

Coco + Hazel

Charm School

Gelati Celesti

Scoop RVA

Events

July

7/3 – 7/4 Rocketts Red Glare 2019

7/4 4th of July Rooftop Bash at Graduate Hotel

7/4 4th of July Concert & Fireworks at Dogwood Dell

7/4 Fourth of July at Quirk Hotel

7/6 RVA First Fridays

7/11-8/5 2019 Richmond Symphony Summer Recital Series

7/12-7/13 Hanover Tomato Festival

7/13 Yoga With Cats

7/13 Richmond Night Market

7/13 RVA Reggae & Jerk Festival

7/17 BreakoutHunt 2019

7/18 Cupcakes & Cocktails

7/19 Science After Dark: Moon Landing

7/19 Red Jumpsuit Apparatus at Canal Club

7/20 Stony Point Wine Festival

7/20 SouthEast Crab Feast

7/20 Dogtown Beer and Tacos Festival

7/20 Blacklight Run

7/20 Carol Burnett at the Altria

7/22Β Nas at The National

August

8/2 RVA First Fridays

8/3 Tim Allen at the Altria

8/3 Friends Trivia Bar Crawl

8/8-8/11 The Richmond Jazz and Music Festival

8/9-8/10 Filipino Festival

8/10 Cider Under the Stars

8/10 Richmond Night Market

8/11 Watermelon Festival

8/17 Eli Young Band at The National

8/22 The Temptations + The Four Tops at the Altria

8/24 Crabs, Beer & Spirits by the James

September

9/6 RVA First Fridays

9/7 Marvel Trivia Bar Crawl

9/14 Richmond Night Market

9/14 VegFest

9/14 Street Festival of the Arts

9/20-9/22 St. Benedict Oktoberfest

9/21 Richmond Dog Festival 2019

9/21 Lauren Alaina at The National

I know I’m looking forward to the Filipino Festival! I went last year and loved every second of it, especially being introduced to all the food by my Filipino husband. I also can’t wait for the Watermelon Festival and Oktoberfest!

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Comments

  14. wow this is so fun! I used to live in Richmond as a kid. Recently when we went back to visit we randomly stumbled upon a lavender field and they were having this huge event it was so cool! I think it was in Glen Allen technically, but if you have never been you should definitely check it out!

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    • I’m kinda glad I put this post together, because it forced me to find the activities in the first place. I knew about a handful of them, but now I know there’s PLENTY to do this summer!

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  19. wow this is so fun! I used to live in Richmond as a kid. Recently when we went back to visit we randomly stumbled upon a lavender field and they were having this huge event it was so cool! I think it was in Glen Allen technically, but if you have never been you should definitely check it out!

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    • No way! That’s so cool. Glen Allen isn’t far at all – was it literally Lavender Fields Farm? Because I haven’t been, but my sister used to go ALL the time, and we purchase products from them constantly!

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  24. This is such a great resource! I’ve thought for awhile about starting a second blog that’s more lifestyle and focus on stuff in my hometown, because it’s a really cool place with lots of amazing events and places. I’d love to create something like this… if only I had more time!

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    • I’m kinda glad I put this post together, because it forced me to find the activities in the first place. I knew about a handful of them, but now I know there’s PLENTY to do this summer!

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    • Yeah, I think people assume Richmond is just a super conservative, southern city with nothing but small-town charm, but in actuality, it’s super modern, artsy, and liberal with TONS to do and see and enjoy!

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  29. This is such a great resource! I’ve thought for awhile about starting a second blog that’s more lifestyle and focus on stuff in my hometown, because it’s a really cool place with lots of amazing events and places. I’d love to create something like this… if only I had more time!

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  30. I love that a lot of these are free. I’m really interested in the Richmond VegFest! Sounds like an amazing opportunity to know a lot of people with my same perspective of vegan or vegetarian life.

    Candace Hampton

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  32. I love that a lot of these are free. I’m really interested in the Richmond VegFest! Sounds like an amazing opportunity to know a lot of people with my same perspective of vegan or vegetarian life.

    Candace Hampton

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    • If I didn’t have so many insane food allergies that prevent me from enjoying most vegan and vegetarian cuisine, I’d definitely be heading to that festival. I bet it’s so cool!

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  38. This is such a great and detailed post! I love a good summer bucket list and all of these places sound so cool. I’m always looking for posts like this when I travel, they are so helpful for planning a fun trip!

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  42. Such a cool guide! I’m definitely adding Richmond to the list of places I want to visit in the US!

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  46. Wow, there are so many event going in in RVA!! Looks like you’ve been able to compile an extensive list of things to do this summer in Richmond! I wish there were that many events happening in our town!

    xo, Laura

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  47. 100% book marking this! If I ever venture over to RVA, this will be so useful. I love how you not only listed out places, but different events going on throughout the summer (and dates)! So helpful and such a great round up!

    xoxo Bryanna

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  48. Bookmarking this for the future! Have been wanting to visit RVA again soon and this has so many great spots!

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  51. Such a great guide! I live near VA and I’m always looking for things to do! I’m glad you shared this. That is an awesome list of events.

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  52. This is an EPIC list of things to do!! Definitely saving this post if I ever make my way up there!!

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  64. This is such a great and detailed post! I love a good summer bucket list and all of these places sound so cool. I’m always looking for posts like this when I travel, they are so helpful for planning a fun trip!

    Reply

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