13 Things to Do in Richmond This Week · June 25–28, 2026

Free Events

Activism in Action: Food Distribution 101

A community workshop at Gallery5 on grassroots food distribution and activism, open to the public.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 5:30 PM · Gallery5, Richmond

Richmond Symphony's Mile of Music at Maymont

The Richmond Symphony performs an outdoor concert at the beautiful Maymont park as part of their Mile of Music series.

Friday, June 26, 2026 · Maymont, Richmond

Salon de Résistance with Lt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi

Free public conversation with Virginia's Lt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi on Democratic leadership and the state's future in a divided nation, doors at 6pm.

Friday, June 26, 2026 6:00 PM · Black Iris

Of By For: Current Space Exhibition at VisArts

Ongoing exhibition featuring works in various media by current VisArts studio residents, free to view during gallery hours through July 18.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 · Visual Arts Center of Richmond, Elisabeth Flynn Chapman Gallery

Festivals & Special Events

IllumiNATION at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture

A major America's 250th anniversary celebration event at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, highlighted by Richmond Magazine as a top pick this week.

Friday, June 26, 2026 6:00 PM · Virginia Museum of History & Culture

RVA All-White Summer Kickoff Music Fest

Outdoor summer music festival at Kanawha Plaza featuring DCVYBE, Black Alley, Legacy Band, and HD — dress in white and kick off the season.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 12:00 PM · Kanawha Plaza, Richmond

Outdoors & Active

Virginia Capital Trail Summer Challenge

The Virginia Capital Trail Summer Challenge returns with a new team competition component — log miles on the scenic trail between Richmond and Williamsburg.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 · Virginia Capital Trail

SaturdaySculptClub Pilates by the Canal

Outdoor mat Pilates class focused on core strength, mobility, balance, and recovery — bring your own mat and enjoy the canal setting.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 9:00 AM · 1201 Haxall Point, Richmond, VA 23219

Arts & Culture

India's Great Mughals at VMFA

Sweeping exhibition exploring the art, power, and opulence of India's Mughal Empire, on view through August 23 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Friday, June 26, 2026 · VMFA, Altria Group Gallery & NewMarket Gallery

250 Years of Expression: Freedom, Dissent, and the American Voice

Juried exhibition at Artspace Gallery celebrating America's 250th anniversary through works exploring freedom and dissent in American art.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 · Artspace Gallery, 2833-A Hathaway Rd., Richmond

Come From Away at Virginia Repertory Theatre

Virginia Rep stages the Tony Award-winning musical 'Come From Away,' the moving story of 38 planes stranded in Gander, Newfoundland on 9/11.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 · Virginia Repertory Theatre, Richmond

Date Night

Sound Bath Healing with Mia at Hot Yoga Richmond

A guided sound bath healing session led by Mia, offering frequencies for deep release and reconnection — all equipment provided.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 · Hot Yoga Richmond

Family-Friendly

Disney's Camp Rock The Musical – Free Tour Performance

SPARC's SummerStarz Tour presents Disney's Camp Rock The Musical for free at outdoor and community venues — no tickets needed, drop in for any performance.

Monday, July 6, 2026 6:00 PM · Dogwood Dell, 600 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond