Farm-ily Festival
2026-08-08 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Fauquier Education Farm, 8428 Meetze Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187, United States
Fauquier Education Farm Farm-ily Festival is a free open house and party for our whole community, with games and activities for kids, educational programs for adults and much more. Please join us to learn more about the very special community that has grown up around the Education Farm, our Farm-ily, and to learn about the many positive impacts we have in our local community including educational and volunteer opportunities, and the fact that everything we grow is donated to local food banks!

Kings Dominion Pride at the Park
2026-08-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Kings Dominion, 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA, 23047, United States
Diversity Richmond and Virginia Pride are excited to bring back “Pride at the Park at Kings Dominion!” No tickets will be sold at the gate! Tickets for our special price are only available online! Tickets must be purchased by August 6th

Daisy’s Legacy Two-Year Anniversary Celebration
2026-08-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Fire Works Pizza, 2350 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 22201, United States
Celebrate Two Years of Advocacy, Rescue, Love & Community
It’s been an incredible two years since Daisy’s Legacy began advocating for animals in need across the DMV and beyond—and we’re celebrating the lives impacted, the awareness raised, the families brought together, and the compassionate community making it all possible. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with pizza, pets, music, advocacy, and meaningful connections in support of animal welfare and healthier futures for all animals.
Guests are welcome to bring one dog per person. All dogs must have a ticket for entry, subject to maximum event capacity.

Mercy Chefs’ Back to School Block Party
2026-08-12 16:30 - 19:30 | Mercy Chefs’ Portsmouth headquarters, 711 Washington St., Portsmouth, VA, 23704, United States
Mercy Chefs invites local families to its free Back to School Block Party. This family-friendly event concludes Mercy Chefs’ expanded summer feeding and backpack program and supports families as they prepare for the new school year.
Scheduled for August 12, 2026 from 4:30pm-7:30pm at Mercy Chefs’ Portsmouth headquarters (711 Washington St. Portsmouth, VA 23704) and held in partnership with Feed 757, the free block party will include entertainment and games as well as free haircuts, free books, backpacks, and a variety of community resources for local families ahead of back-to-school.

Pickle for Purple 2026 Fundraiser
2026-08-22 11:00 - 15:00 | The Picklr Fredericksburg, 3700 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA, 22407, United States
Pickle for Purple 2026 Fundraiser: a community pickleball event for the Alzheimer’s Association. $25 to play and win raffle prizes!

1st Annual Community Empowerment Fest
2026-08-22 11:00 - 16:00 | 120 River Rd, 120 River Road, Fredericksburg, VA, 22405, United States
Hope & Ability Workforce Foundation is bringing the community together for our FIRST annual Community Empowerment Fest & Back to School Drive!
Join Hope & Ability Workforce Foundation for a day of community connection, family fun, resources, and empowerment as we bring together local organizations, businesses, service providers, and families from across the region. There will be food and drink vendors, live dj, free school supplies, and workshops for the kids, free nonprofit resources and much more.

20th CHKD RunWalk for the Kids
2026-08-29 07:00 - 11:00 | Waterside District, 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA, 23510, United States
Be a part of our 20th CHKD RunWalk for the Kids on August 29, 2026, at Waterside District, where families, friends, and community heroes come together for a day of celebration. Choose the 5K, 2‑Mile Walk, or a virtual option, making it easy for everyone to join the fun and support CHKD’s mission.

Carnival for Cora's Cause
2026-08-30 12:00 - 15:00 | Strangeways Brewing, 350 Lansdowne Road, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401, United States
Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon of fun, games, food, and entertainment, all while making a big impact in our community! Proceeds to benefit FGP families! Tickets available soon!

Step UP for Down Syndrome in the Valley 2026
2026-09-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Hillandale Park, 801 Hillandale Ave, Harrisonburg, VA, 22801, United States
Our 5th Annual Step UP in Shenandoah Valley! Join us for a 1K, Family Festival, and Community Resource Fair, kids’ zone, music, exhibitors, food, silent auction, and more!

22nd Annual Recovery Fest
2026-09-19 12:00 - 16:00 | The McShin Foundation, 2300 Dumbarton Road, Richmond, VA, 23228, United States
McShin’s Recovery Fest is an annual celebration of recovery, hope, and community hosted by the McShin Foundation. Held during National Recovery Month, the event brings together individuals in recovery, families, community members, and organizations to celebrate the reality that recovery is possible

2026 Big Night Out at the Mansion
2026-09-25 19:00 - 23:00 | Dover Hall, 1500 Manakin Road, Manakin Sabot, VA, 23103, United States
Enjoy an elegant evening of intrigue and celebration in support of unlocking the potential of youth! Join Big Brothers Big Sisters in Richmond, VA at our annual fundraising gala, Big Night Out.

Firebolt 5k and Race of 100 Harrys
2026-09-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Gypsy Hill Park, 600 Churchville Avenue, Staunton, VA, 24401, United States
Join us for the 9th Annual Firebolt 5k and Race of 100 Harrys in scenic Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton, VA. Gypsy Hill Park offers a fairly flat and fast paved 5k experience. (Just a short walk to the QCMM Festival) Race festivities will begin at 8am on Saturday, September 26th, 2026. We will have free train rides on the Gypsy Hill Express, photo ops at our 9 and ¾ platform, free duck and fish food, and plenty of shade and space to hang out. In-Person & Virtual Options for 2026.

CARTER'S CRUSADERS GOLF TOURNAMENT
2026-10-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Forest Greens Golf Course, 4500 Poa Annua Lane, Triangle, VA, 22172, United States
This tournament is in memory of Carter Harris, a sweet, young boy in our community who courageously fought brain cancer for 9 1/2 months and earned his angel wings on December 14, 2009. The proceeds of the tournament will benefit Fairy Godmother Project (FGP), a nonprofit organization that works towards easing the burdens of local families facing pediatric cancer by giving them the “Gift of Time.”

SpeakUp5k
2026-10-03 09:00 - 14:00 | Byrd Park, 1001 Blanton Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23221, United States
The Dominion Payroll SpeakUp5k is our flagship community event and the biggest celebration of mental health. The SpeakUp5k is Cameron’s design. Full of fun zones, music, bubbles, and loads of inspiration- it is more than a race. It is an experience! Join us and “SpeakUp” for teen mental health.

Better2gether Halloween Hustle 5k
2026-10-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Lace up your sneakers, grab your strollers, wheelchairs, or walking buddies, and join us for a day of spirited fun and community excitement. Join us at the Better2gether Halloween Hustle 5K & Kids Run on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Deep Run Park.
