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NASA crew honors astronaut's late wife with Carroll moon crater

Carroll was a VCU and JMU grad born in Virginia Beach. She died in 2020 from cancer.

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This week, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Artemis II" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/06/artemis-ii-distance-record-apollo-13" data-vars-content-id="e88fc89f-c24e-4dff-92a4-3cc7c9c1cc4b" data-vars-headline="NASA crew honors astronaut&#x27;s late wife with Carroll moon crater" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/06/artemis-ii-distance-record-apollo-13" target="_self">Artemis II</a> crew called down to mission control in Houston and asked to dedicate a moon crater to their commander&#x27;s late wife, Carroll Wiseman, who died from cancer in 2020.The big picture: The tribute carries her legacy into space, but Wiseman&#x27;s story started much closer to home.

Virginia medical weed prices rank among highest in U.S.

Patients pay about $10 a gram in Virginia, far above prices in states like Colorado.

Virginians are paying some of the highest weed prices in the nation through the state&#x27;s medical marijuana dispensaries. Why it matters: High prices have been cited as a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pain point" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2024/11/21/virginia-medical-weed-patients-high-prices-survey" data-vars-content-id="3647cb31-7c41-47ae-a1b9-781f6fbac46e" data-vars-headline="Virginia medical weed prices rank among highest in U.S." data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2024/11/21/virginia-medical-weed-patients-high-prices-survey" target="_self">pain point</a> for Virginia medicinal weed patients, one that can push them out of state or to the black market.

What to know before going to CarMax Park

From parking and clear bag policies to food prices and fireworks nights, here's your full game-day guide.

Things to Do

Here&#x27;s everything to know if you&#x27;re planning to hit up a game for CarMax Park&#x27;s inaugural season.

CarMax Park suites, perks in Richmond range from $25 to $6,000

Fans can pay for everything from first pitches to party decks, with some luxury spaces sold out.

Sports

With CarMax Park, the Richmond Flying Squirrels are going all-in on game-day extras for 2026.Why it matters: If you want to book one of the premium, private suites, it might cost you anywhere from $800 to $6,000, according to figures shared with Axios.

Virginia 250 celebrations ramp up across Richmond this month

From museum exhibits to reenactments, Richmond is already marking America's 250th anniversary.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="America&#x27;s 250th" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/01/trump-america-250-celebration-new-years-eve-dc" data-vars-content-id="a961e407-9fcd-43eb-a08d-5e0be16afdd9" data-vars-headline="Virginia 250 celebrations ramp up across Richmond this month" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/01/trump-america-250-celebration-new-years-eve-dc" target="_self">America&#x27;s 250th</a> is less than 100 days away, but you don&#x27;t have to wait until July 4 to celebrate. There&#x27;s already plenty happening just this month. Why it matters: A nation only turns 250 once, and Virginia played a pivotal role in its founding.

Richmond weekend events: Fashion Week, VMFA's 90th and more

Plus: Watch people skydive into CarMax Park or head to a phoneless party.

It&#x27;s set to be another gorgeous weekend in Richmond. Here&#x27;s how to enjoy it.

The 10 best rooftop bars in Richmond

Food and Drink

We&#x27;ve rounded up 10 of Richmond&#x27;s best rooftops, from Carytown and the Fan to downtown and Shockoe.Why it matters: Most of them just reopened, and there&#x27;s nothing that makes life worth living quite like a drink with a view.

Where to play Mahjong in Richmond

From cideries to coffee shops, new mahjong meetups across Richmond are drawing beginners and regulars alike.

Culture

The Mahjong obsession is going strong in Richmond. Why it matters: Now there are multiple places around town where locals can play or learn how.

Easter weekend in Richmond: parades, egg hunts and more

Egg hunts, a Monument Avenue parade and family festivals headline a busy Easter weekend in Richmond.

Richmond is packed with ways to get out and explore this Easter weekend.

Richmond's Texas Beach bridge rebuild nears long-awaited finish

The city says construction is on schedule, with crews now installing decking and targeting a year-end finish.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Texas Beach" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/01/24/texas-beach-pedestrian-bridge-rebuild-2026" data-vars-content-id="0530ffb2-26b1-4035-80ab-5dba615d765a" data-vars-headline="Richmond&#x27;s Texas Beach bridge rebuild nears long-awaited finish" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2025/01/24/texas-beach-pedestrian-bridge-rebuild-2026" target="_self">Texas Beach</a> pedestrian bridge is still on track to open by the end of the year.Why it matters: The bridge, and therefore the popular James River swimming spot, has been closed for more than three years.

Richmond weekend guide: Easter egg hunts and roller derby

Plus: "Tiptoe through the Tulips" in the Fan, an Asian Street Food Festival and a pie and coffee pop-up.

Easter is almost here, and Richmond has a packed weekend to show for it.Thursday, March 26🎨 Have some fun sketching at a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sketch Party" data-vars-click-url="https://www.quirkgallery.com/events" data-vars-content-id="af0b885b-3c80-48bf-9d03-90365ee0614f" data-vars-headline="Richmond weekend guide: Easter egg hunts and roller derby" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.quirkgallery.com/events" target="_blank">Sketch Party</a> in the Quirk Hotel lobby. 4-7pm. Free, with pens and paper included.🖼️ The Valentine is hosting a free 30-minute gallery tour of its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new &quot;Dissent!&quot; exhibition" data-vars-click-url="https://thevalentine.org/event/dissent-richmond-short-story-tour/" data-vars-content-id="af0b885b-3c80-48bf-9d03-90365ee0614f" data-vars-headline="Richmond weekend guide: Easter egg hunts and roller derby" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://thevalentine.org/event/dissent-richmond-short-story-tour/" target="_blank">new &quot;Dissent!&quot; exhibition</a>, which &quot;explores the first 60 years of American independence.&quot; 6-6:30pm. Free.🛼 Go take part in River City Roller Derby&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="open skate night" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/renaissance-faire-on-wheels-tickets-1985005014433" data-vars-content-id="af0b885b-3c80-48bf-9d03-90365ee0614f" data-vars-headline="Richmond weekend guide: Easter egg hunts and roller derby" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/renaissance-faire-on-wheels-tickets-1985005014433" target="_blank">open skate night</a>, which is renaissance faire-themed. 7-9pm. $9.31.⭐️ &quot;The Outsiders&quot; musical part of the Broadway in Richmond season is at Altria Theater through Sunday. Times vary. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tickets start at $66" data-vars-click-url="https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1049591" data-vars-content-id="af0b885b-3c80-48bf-9d03-90365ee0614f" data-vars-headline="Richmond weekend guide: Easter egg hunts and roller derby" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1049591" target="_blank">Tickets start at $66</a> for Thursday but jump to $90.50 for the weekend shows.Friday, March 27🎥 There&#x27;s an <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Italian and French Film Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://filmstudies.richmond.edu/events/italian-french-film-festival/" data-vars-content-id="af0b885b-3c80-48bf-9d03-90365ee0614f" data-vars-headline="Richmond weekend guide: Easter egg hunts and roller derby" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://filmstudies.richmond.edu/events/italian-french-film-festival/" target="_blank">Italian and French Film Festival</a> at U of R through Sunday that ends Monday at the Byrd Theatre. Times vary. Free except registration is required for Byrd Theatre.🥳 Brookland Park Biz is having its first-ever &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Walk the Block&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVcJjHake71/" data-vars-content-id="af0b885b-3c80-48bf-9d03-90365ee0614f" data-vars-headline="Richmond weekend guide: Easter egg hunts and roller derby" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVcJjHake71/" target="_blank">Walk the Block&quot;</a> event, which will take place every final Friday of the month. Imagine &quot;First Fridays&quot; but on Brookland Park Boulevard. 6-midnight at some spots. Free.⚔️ Huzzah! Nevermore in Northside has a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Renaissance Faire gallery showcase" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWJzjOYEfih/" data-vars-content-id="af0b885b-3c80-48bf-9d03-90365ee0614f" data-vars-headline="Richmond weekend guide: Easter egg hunts and roller derby" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DWJzjOYEfih/" target="_blank">Renaissance Faire gallery showcase</a> with themed accessories. Dressing up is encouraged. 7-9pm. Free.💃🏻 The Canal Club is hosting &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fever Floor: An R&amp;B Studio 54 Party" data-vars-click-url="https://www.tixr.com/groups/thecanalclub/events/timalikesmusic-175772?fbclid=IwY2xjawQw_dRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1dXpFWDJhMHplNkY2OVZmc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlyj6UgCDbOBSlJGCzPlnc6wI4P4tSAMz_w8alsbEhD6IMmJRNEXxCy9T3x0_aem_H0DuubG_hABE-jkOdlcRQw" data-vars-content-id="af0b885b-3c80-48bf-9d03-90365ee0614f" data-vars-headline="Richmond weekend guide: Easter egg hunts and roller derby" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tixr.com/groups/thecanalclub/events/timalikesmusic-175772?fbclid=IwY2xjawQw_dRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1dXpFWDJhMHplNkY2OVZmc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlyj6UgCDbOBSlJGCzPlnc6wI4P4tSAMz_w8alsbEhD6IMmJRNEXxCy9T3x0_aem_H0DuubG_hABE-jkOdlcRQw" target="_blank">Fever Floor: An R&amp;B Studio 54 Party</a>&quot; with TimaLikesMusic, a dj who went on The Kelly Clarkson Show after going viral. 9pm. $24.63.Saturday, March 28🐰 Easter is starting early at Short Pump Town Center with &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Easter in the Plaza," data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/events/1474138964496498/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" data-vars-content-id="af0b885b-3c80-48bf-9d03-90365ee0614f" data-vars-headline="Richmond weekend guide: Easter egg hunts and roller derby" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1474138964496498/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" target="_blank">Easter in the Plaza,</a>&quot; which will have an Easter Bunny, goody bags and face painting. 10am-8pm. Free.🦙 There&#x27;s also an &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Easter Celebration" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/events/933768949464540/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" data-vars-content-id="af0b885b-3c80-48bf-9d03-90365ee0614f" data-vars-headline="Richmond weekend guide: Easter egg hunts and roller derby" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/933768949464540/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" target="_blank">Easter Celebration</a>&quot; for kids at Reveille United Methodist on Cary Street Road with a petting zoo and an egg hunt starting at 10:45am. 10am-noon. Free.🥧 ILYSM Books on Brookland Park Boulevard is having a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pie and coffee pop-up" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVtcriaDjCn/" data-vars-content-id="af0b885b-3c80-48bf-9d03-90365ee0614f" data-vars-headline="Richmond weekend guide: Easter egg hunts and roller derby" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVtcriaDjCn/" target="_blank">pie and coffee pop-up</a>. 10am-6pm. Free.😋 17th Street Market is hosting the second <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Asian Street Food Festival," data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/AASOCV/posts/-its-happening-join-us-for-the-2nd-asian-street-food-festival-get-ready-for-a-fu/1361484346018408/" data-vars-content-id="af0b885b-3c80-48bf-9d03-90365ee0614f" data-vars-headline="Richmond weekend guide: Easter egg hunts and roller derby" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/AASOCV/posts/-its-happening-join-us-for-the-2nd-asian-street-food-festival-get-ready-for-a-fu/1361484346018408/" target="_blank">Asian Street Food Festival,</a> which highlights the region&#x27;s diverse Asian American communities. 11am-6pm. Free.🐣 Chesterfield is having its &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Easter Eggstravaganza" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/events/1387372952510847/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" data-vars-content-id="af0b885b-3c80-48bf-9d03-90365ee0614f" data-vars-headline="Richmond weekend guide: Easter egg hunts and roller derby" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1387372952510847/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" target="_blank">Easter Eggstravaganza</a>&quot; at the County Fairgrounds with an egg hunt, bouncy houses, food trucks, live music and a chance to win a bike. Noon-6pm. Free.💀 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dead People&#x27;s Stuff Vintage Market" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DV6b_vDjns_/" data-vars-content-id="af0b885b-3c80-48bf-9d03-90365ee0614f" data-vars-headline="Richmond weekend guide: Easter egg hunts and roller derby" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DV6b_vDjns_/" target="_blank">Dead People&#x27;s Stuff Vintage Market</a> is back at Main Line Brewery on Ownby Lane with vintage clothing, food trucks and antiques. Noon-6pm. Free.🌷 The annual &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tiptoe Through the Tulips" data-vars-click-url="https://wish.org/va/tiptoe-through-tulips" data-vars-content-id="af0b885b-3c80-48bf-9d03-90365ee0614f" data-vars-headline="Richmond weekend guide: Easter egg hunts and roller derby" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://wish.org/va/tiptoe-through-tulips" target="_blank">Tiptoe Through the Tulips</a>&quot; event, which features thousands of flowers in the alley behind the 2600 block of Hanover Avenue, is back. 1-4pm. $30, with all proceeds donated to Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia.🍻 Adults can have their own Easter egg hunt at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Strangeways Brewing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/events/1530943144661884/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" data-vars-content-id="af0b885b-3c80-48bf-9d03-90365ee0614f" data-vars-headline="Richmond weekend guide: Easter egg hunts and roller derby" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1530943144661884/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" target="_blank">Strangeways Brewing</a> in Scott&#x27;s Addition, which will have 500 hidden eggs with prizes. 5pm registration, 6pm start time. Free.Sunday, March 29🐭 Rare Olde Times Pub in Henrico has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Disney trivia" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/events/1469987331578860/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" data-vars-content-id="af0b885b-3c80-48bf-9d03-90365ee0614f" data-vars-headline="Richmond weekend guide: Easter egg hunts and roller derby" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1469987331578860/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D" target="_blank">Disney trivia</a>, though it might also include Pixar. 6-7:30pm. Free but top four teams get $115 in gift cards.🦖 The Richmond Raceway has &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dinosaur Adventure," data-vars-click-url="https://www.universe.com/events/dinosaur-adventure-richmond-va-tickets-MHBGXZ" data-vars-content-id="af0b885b-3c80-48bf-9d03-90365ee0614f" data-vars-headline="Richmond weekend guide: Easter egg hunts and roller derby" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.universe.com/events/dinosaur-adventure-richmond-va-tickets-MHBGXZ" target="_blank">Dinosaur Adventure,</a>&quot; an exhibit with life-sized dinosaurs that roar as if they&#x27;re real, obstacle courses and more. 9am-7pm. Tickets are $31.80 for anyone 13 and up.

CarMax Park debuts with concert, first look inside

The Taking Flight Festival gives locals an early look at Richmond's long-awaited stadium.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="CarMax Park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/03/06/carmax-park-adds-playground-family-zone-richmond" data-vars-content-id="cfb1540f-32ee-4b16-a094-4cd90991cad6" data-vars-headline="CarMax Park debuts with concert, first look inside" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/03/06/carmax-park-adds-playground-family-zone-richmond" target="_self">CarMax Park</a> will get its first real test run this week with the venue&#x27;s inaugural concert, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Taking Flight Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.milb.com/richmond/news/carmax-park-to-host-taking-flight-festival-on-march-26" data-vars-content-id="cfb1540f-32ee-4b16-a094-4cd90991cad6" data-vars-headline="CarMax Park debuts with concert, first look inside" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.milb.com/richmond/news/carmax-park-to-host-taking-flight-festival-on-march-26" target="_blank">Taking Flight Festival</a>. Why it matters: The festival is also locals&#x27; first look at Richmond&#x27;s new, decades-in-the-making baseball stadium.

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