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Things to do in Richmond, VA with friends
What's on in Richmond, VA this week — the spots locals are packing, buzzy restaurants, and weekend plans worth texting the group chat about.
10 hand-picked things to do in Richmond, VA right now · 4 with confirmed dates
How we pick spots for a group
- Buzzy, higher-energy rooms that take a crowd
- What's on right now over evergreen tourist stops
- Bookable tables and shared plates a group can split
🎸 Happening Today
Events and things to do tonight
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🍽️ Eat & Drink
Local dining spots, seasonal menus, and neighborhood favorites
Sub Rosa Bakery
Wood-fired heritage grain bakery in Church Hill baking exceptional flaky kouign-amann and sourdough loaves that sell out fast.
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L'Opossum
Eclectic fine dining pairing whimsical, high-end French-inspired plates with an unforgettable, theatrical interior design.
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✨ This Weekend in Richmond, VA
Concerts, touring theater, and neighborhood happenings
Phish at Riverfront
Two nights of outdoor improvisational rock right along the banks of the James River under the autumn evening sky.
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Mamma Mia! (Touring)
The smash-hit musical celebration fills the grand historic auditorium with ABBA's timeless upbeat anthems.
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Seven Teller: Official Phish Afterparty
Late-night jam session running well past curfew for fans looking to keep the evening's energy rolling downtown.
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🔥 New & Notable
Fresh exhibits, seasonal shifts, and limited-run happenings
Fall Foliage Along the James River Park System
Peak autumn colors begin setting in along the T. Tyler Potterfield Bridge and Belle Isle trails, offering crisp morning strolls.
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Virginia Apple & Cider Harvest Season
Orchards across the greater Richmond metro area feature fresh press cider, crisp honeycrisps, and warm apple cider donuts.
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🚗 Quick Escape
Weekend trips within a two-hour drive of Richmond
Charlottesville & Blue Ridge Foothills
Drive just under an hour west to tour Skyline Drive fall foliage, sip local viognier at mountaintop vineyards, and walk the historic Downtown Mall.
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Colonial Williamsburg & Historic Triangle
Step back in time just 50 minutes down I-64 to explore living history museums, crisp colonial gardens, and cozy historic taverns.
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Frequently asked
What are the best things to do in Richmond, VA with friends?
Group-friendly highlights in Richmond, VA right now include Public Image Ltd., Phish at Riverfront, and Mamma Mia! (Touring). WonderKit updates this guide daily so plans stay current.
Where do locals go out in Richmond, VA?
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists buzzy restaurants and bars in Richmond, VA — the spots locals are actually packing this week.
Where's the best nightlife in Richmond, VA?
Check the sections above for current events, buzzy bars, and weekend plans in Richmond, VA worth texting the group chat about.
Plan a friends trip to Richmond, VA
Tell us who's going and WonderKit drafts three Richmond, VA trip ideas in about a minute — free, and you see them before creating an account.