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Richmond, VA
23220 USA

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Summer in Richmond, Virginia is full of activities for outdoor adventurers, art connoisseurs, music enthusiasts, and sports fans of all ages!

Festival of the Arts

The 67th Annual Festival of the Arts takes place this summer. Featuring hundreds of local performers and showcasing a variety of performing art forms, the Festival is a Richmond tradition made possible by the Department of Parks and Recreation and community partners. 

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Below, you can find the schedule of events taking place throughout the summer. 

Date Feature Type Time Location
May 24 Cody Christian Band Music 8 p.m. Dogwood Dell

 

Date Feature Type Time Location
June 8 Multicultural Festival Festival 1 p.m. Dogwood Dell
June 14 Legacy Band Music 8 p.m. Dogwood Dell
June 15 Jubilation in June Festival Festival 3 p.m. Intermediate Terminal
June 16 Mad Skillz and Friends Music 8  p.m. Dogwood Dell
June 21 Mid Summer Night's Slam Theater 8 p.m. Dogwood Dell
June 22 Plunky and the Oneness Music 8  p.m. Dogwood Dell
June 23 Blair's West Love Band - Love Story: A Taylor Swift Tribute Music 7 p.m. Dogwood Dell
June 29 KOS Music 8  p.m. Dogwood Dell
June 30 Flamy Grant Music 8 p.m. Dogwood Dell
Date Feature Type Time Location
July 4 Richmond Concert Band Music 7:30 p.m. Dogwood Dell
July 6 English Channel Music 8 p.m. Dogwood Dell
July 7 Gospel Festival Festival 5 p.m. Dogwood Dell
July 12 Silent Movie: House Party Film 9 p.m. Dogwood Dell
July 13 Sounds Funny with Michah "Bam-Bamm" White Theater 8 p.m. Dogwood Dell
July 21

James River Film Society Present:
Silent Music Revival with live score by Rattlemouth

Film / Music 8 p.m. Dogwood Dell
Date Feature Type Time Location
August 3 Pitchn’ A Fit & South Hill Banks Music 7 p.m. Dogwood Dell
August 16 Sparc Presents: You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown Theater 7 p.m. Dogwood Dell
August 17 Sparc Presents: You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown Theater 7 p.m. Dogwood Dell
August 23 Firebringer Theater 8 p.m. Dogwood Dell
August 24 Firebringer Theater 8 p.m. Dogwood Dell
August 25 Firebringer Theater 8 p.m. Dogwood Dell
August 31 Afro Fest Festival Noon Dogwood Dell
Date Feature Type Time Location
September 1 Andrew Alli Music 8 p.m. Dogwood Dell
September 6 An Evening with Price - A Tribute Music 8 p.m. Dogwood Dell
September 20 Sounds Funny with Michah "Bam-Bamm" White Theater 8 p.m. Dogwood Dell
September 21 Silent Movie Film 9 p.m. Dogwood Dell

Summer Camps by Parks and Rec

The city's Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities offers many quality summer camp options for young folks, whether they're interested in sports, the arts, or outdoor activities. The department also offers year-round activities for students in the Richmond area. 

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Summer Meals for Kids

School may be out of session, but daily meals for students are still available to Richmond families. 

Use the USDA Food and Nutrition Service "Meals for Kids" map to find free meals near you. 

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