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Things to Do on Thanksgiving in Richmond, VA

Thanksgiving events in Richmond, VA: concerts, festivals, family activities, food, nightlife, and free things to do on Thanksgiving.

Richmond's scene runs deep — from Broad Street venues and Scott's Addition breweries to riverfront festivals along the James. Expect indie shows, First Fridays art walks, and a steady stream of food and music festivals through every season.

Plan an outing in Richmond

Choose a Richmond neighborhood before choosing a second stop. Scott’s Addition suits a brewery-centered evening; Carytown pairs shops and restaurants with the Byrd Theatre; downtown and the riverfront put arts venues and outdoor plans in a different part of the city. Manchester is across the James, so compare the actual venue addresses rather than treating these areas as one walkable block.

For a seated show, compare the calendars of the Byrd Theatre, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the downtown performing-arts venues. A museum exhibition, a film screening and a concert may have different admission rules even when they share the same date. Check the specific program rather than assuming admission to a building includes the event.

For a weekend with time outdoors, consider a James River outing or Maymont alongside a booked evening event. Check the chosen entrance, terrain and weather before setting off. A park’s ordinary opening hours do not establish the start time or admission price of a special event held there.

Richmond Folk Festival and Dominion Riverrock are annual highlights, not a promise of riverfront programming every weekend. Use an announced event date for the plan, then leave time for entry and travel. For late shows, check age restrictions, door time versus performance time, and the final ticket total on the source page.

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