Easter weekend in Richmond: parades, egg hunts and more
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Maymont's Easter celebration is always a classic. Image: Courtesy of Maymont
Richmond is packed with ways to get out and explore this Easter weekend.
Friday
🚎 First Fridays Artwalk is on in the Arts District, with the free trolley back for the season and expanded pop-up markets. Starts at 5pm. Free.
⛱️ Twin Hickory Tavern at Regency is throwing a rooftop opening Friday and Saturday, with a DJ starting at 7:30pm. Free.
🌆 Speaking of rooftops, Solaire, Quirk and Harry's Rooftop at the Hof are also now open.
🤠 Kickin' Country Line Dancin' is hosting line dancing lessons and open line dancing at River City Roll in Scott's Addition. 21+. 7-10pm. Free.
🎥 Marvels of Media Festival, a family-and-sensory-friendly film fest featuring short flicks from media makers with autism, runs through Saturday at the Byrd Theatre. Various dates and times. Tickets start at $6.33.
Saturday
👒 Dominion Energy Family Easter at Maymont is on, with kid-friendly activities, dancing Easter egg hunt and more. 9am-3pm. $7 for adults.
🌯 TBT El Gallo and Paix Cafe will be doing a breakfast burrito and coffee Easter pop-up out of the Museum District coffee shop. 9am till sellout. Free with food and drink a la carte.
🎤 There's a Back to the 80s: Sing-Along Brunch at Harry's at Hofheimer with a DJ spinning all the "classics." 11am and 1:30pm. $15, not including brunch.
🎬 The James River Film Festival runs through Saturday, showing a mix of arthouse, short films and documentaries at various locations and times. Tickets are free or $7 depending on the event.
🐶 Take your pup to get a pic with the Easter Bunny at Ruff Canine Club's Easter Party. 1-4pm. $10, but you have to upload your pooch's immunization records first.
🪺 Take the kids for an Easter egg hunt at Lakeside Farmers' Market, 9am-noon. Free.
🎶 An Easter Bunny DJ (DJ JBL) will be spinning "high-energy dance tracks" at Fat Dragon from 6-10pm. Free.
Sunday
🐣 Easter on Parade — the bonnet-wearing, kid face-painting, dog-costume stroll you never want to miss — is back on Monument Avenue. 1-5pm. Free.
🕵️ Go Krazy Radio is hosting a family-friendly Easter egg hunt at Bryan Park. 4-8pm. $10 suggested donation.