Looking for something to do this summer? The City’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities (PRCF) is sure to have an event or program to kick start your summer along with great, free activities for everyone in your family!  

The 2025 Festival of Arts season is in full swing at Dogwood Dell. Remaining performances and events for the month of June include the Multicultural Festival presented by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and ReEstablish Richmond on Saturday, June 14 beginning at 1 p.m. and the KOS Band on Saturday, June 28 beginning at 8 p.m. The full schedule for the 68th Festival of Arts can be found on the Parks and Recreation website. 

The department will also be celebrating Juneteenth with three events. Beginning with Our Man Mitchell, the Journey Program from Pine Camp Arts and Community Center will perform their play about John H. Mitchell, Jr. and how he used his position and platform as Editor in Chief of The Richmond Planet to advocate for Richmond’s black population. The free performance will take place on Saturday, June 14 at 2 p.m. at Pine Camp Arts & Community Center (4901 Old Brook Road). On June 19, the Juneteenth celebration will continue at Intermediate Terminal (3101 Wharf Street) with the 4th Jubilation in June Festival featuring Grammy nominated R&B artist Carl Thomas. The festival will end with a fireworks show beginning approximately at 8:50 p.m. On Friday, June 20, Legacy Band will be performing at Dogwood Dell beginning at 8 p.m. 

Jazz at Fountain Lake at Fountain Lake in Byrd Park will be returning for 2025! This event introduced in 2023 features jazz and R&B artists as part of the department’s Open Streets concept which allows for the space to be used for a range of activities. The first performance featuring The Francoise Experience will be on Sunday, June 29 beginning at 4 p.m. 

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