The Watermelon Festival will be rockin' this weekend!
We’ve listed our favorite picks for the weekend.
And don’t forget the great rates for Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg started August 1, 2011. Get your special booking codes at this link. Remember to save all year long with your Savvy Saver card at Great Wolf and other local attractions. Don’t have a Savvy Saver card? No worries – Click here for a free card. The more you use it, the more you save.
And more events all weekend:
August 5-7, 2011 is Sales Tax Holiday in Virginia, with tax-free school shopping so take advantage and save $$$.
Sam’s Club is opening their doors to non-members for FREE this weekend so if you’re not a member, this is a great time to check them out.
SAVE UP TO $15 ON ADMISSION! Celebrate Pink Days all weekend with online tickets to Kings Dominion just $38.99 and $1.00 goes back to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. (deal is good through August 22).
Friday, August 5, 2011
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – The fun continues with the hilarious comedy at the Barksdale. Hurry before it’s too late and be sure to use your Savvy Saver cards.
VFMA Faberge Exhibit – An incredible display of some of the most precious Faberge exhibits in the world right here in Richmond.
Chick-Fil-A Anniversary Celebration – Fun with COW Bounces and ILiketoSave.com, along with Cuddles the Clown from 10-3 p.m. on Family Fun Day at Chick-fil-A on Parham Road.
Fridays at Sunset International Music Festival with jazz, R&B, soul, funk, go-go, hop-hop and neo-soul music. Every Friday through August 5. Visit website for more details.
First Friday’s Artwalk – We invite you to join us in celebrating Richmond’s thriving arts and cultural community on the first Friday of each month for this free self-guided experience held rain or shine between 5:00pm-9:00pm, as well as throughout the month. Richmond’s most popular arts and cultural program showcases nearly 40 unique creative venues in Downtown Richmond, Virginia in the areas east of Belvidere Street and west of 8th Street, and north and south in Historic Jackson Ward and Monroe Ward. First Fridays showcases diverse galleries, unique shopping, top-rated restaurants, cultural organizations, historic accommodations, and independent studios.
Hairspray the Musical – All at Dogwood Dell as part of the Summer Festival of Arts.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – The fun continues with the hilarious comedy at the Barksdale. . Hurry before it’s too late and be sure to use your Savvy Saver cards.
VFMA Faberge Exhibit – An incredible display of some of the most precious Faberge exhibits in the world right here in Richmond.
Chick-Fil-A Anniversary Celebration – Saturday, 8/6 from 6-9 p.m. is First Things First for Family Date Night – bring the family and enjoy full service dining in the restaurant. Make reservations at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. or 8 p.m. Tickets for Gary Chapman on 8/19-20 will be given away too.
Hairspray the Musical – All at Dogwood Dell as part of the Summer Festival of Arts.
Children’s Museum of Richmond Summer Series – Central location only. Superhero and Princess Day – dress up like your favorite character and join the fun.
Team SuperFit Richmond 2011 – Let the fittest Richmond athletes compete!
Annual Jazz and Food Festival – St. Elizabeth’s hosts its Annual Jazz/Food Festival in Highland Park. A fun-filled afternoon for everyone with games/activities; raffle drawings; live jazz featuring the sounds of Carlton Ayles, Glenroy Bailey & Co., James “Saxmo” Gates, No Restriction Band, Russell Wilson and music by DJ Mike; sale items including American, Soul & West Indian food; vendors; Non-profit organizations on site with info on health, housing, senior citizen and community issues essential to Highland Park Community and abroad.
RVA River Jam – A New Age Summer Concert Series. Food and beverages available. Parking nearby with 2 buses running continuously. Every Saturday afternoon through Labor Day Weekend. Will be on the Canal Walk until they move to Brown’s Island later this summer.
Birds Purple Martin Festival – See the annual return of thousands of Purple Martin’s return to roost in the Pear Trees adjacent to the Historic 17th Street Farmer’s Market during their annual migration from South America. Bring a camera and enjoy the majestic beauty. Free parking. For more information call 804.676.0477 or click here.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
28th Annual Watermelon Festival – Carytown – Over the last twenty five years, it has become a Richmond tradition where families converge to stroll the eight blocks that are closed to traffic. The festival includes over 60 musicians performing throughout the day, 150 vendors and exhibitors, a huge kids’ area and activities, lots of great food and of course, truckloads of watermelon. 100,000 attendees expected. ** Estimated start time — Please confirm **.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels – The fun continues with the hilarious comedy at the Barksdale. . Hurry before it’s too late and be sure to use your Savvy Saver cards.
VFMA Faberge Exhibit – An incredible display of some of the most precious Faberge exhibits in the world right here in Richmond.
Robbin Thompson Band – Enjoy live music and more. Dogwood Dell
