Top things to do in Richmond this Easter and 4/20 weekend
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Easter Sunday and 4/20 colliding on the same weekend means a whole lot of events in Richmond. And we're loving it.
Thursday, April 17
🎡 Chesterfield Towne Center is having a carnival with a 110-foot-tall Ferris wheel and circus acts from Thursday to May 4. Times vary. $37 for unlimited rides.
🎥 The Library of Virginia is having a film screening of "Finding Edna Lewis," a docuseries about the woman known for how she defined Southern food. 6-7:30pm. Free but registration is required.
Friday, April 18
🇧🇷 Kava Club on West Main is having a Brazilian Social Dance night where you can learn zouk, a Brazilian partner dance. 8-10:30pm. Free.
🔍 We love an Easter-themed scavenger hunt. This one takes place in Carytown from Friday to Sunday.
- All you have to do is find hidden bunnies at participating stores for a chance to win a gift card bundle. More here.
Saturday, April 19
🐰 Dominion Energy Family Easter kicks off the holiday weekend at Maymont with Easter bunny pics, local food trucks games and more. 9am-3pm. $5.
🐐 Do an Easter egg hunt with goats at Pactamere Farm. 10am. $20.
🥚 Or one at Lakeside Farmers' Market. 9am-3pm. Free.
🇺🇸 Watch an American Revolution reenactment at the VMHC in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord and talk with dressed-up historians. 10am-5pm. $12.
🌍 Celebrate Earth Day at the Science Museum with food trucks, live demos, film screenings and more. 12-5pm. $10.
🐝 You could also head to the Black History Museum for an Earth Day celebration that includes honey tastings. 1-3pm. Free.
Sunday, April 20
🎉 The annual Easter on Parade is back on Monument Avenue after a brief "will they, won't they" earlier this year. 1-5pm. Free.
😋 Brambly Park is having a little Easter brunch and an Easter egg hunt. Noon-3pm. Reservations recommended.
🧸 Grateful Dead-themed Ripple Ray's in Carytown is having a "Wake N' Bake" brunch in honor of 4/20 with live music. Noon-3pm. Free if you don't eat anything.