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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.
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: |
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.
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.
