5 things to do in Petersburg, VA — Thursday, September 3, 2026

1. First Friday

   Community in Petersburg.

   Details from the organizer

2. Preschool Storytime

   Family-friendly at Main Children's Dept., starting 6:30 a.m.

   Join us for our fun, interactive and educational storytime featuring books, songs, rhymes and activities! For ages 3-5 with an adult.

   Details from the organizer

3. Teen Anime Manga Association (TAMA): Otsukimi Moon Rabbit Art

   Arts and culture at Teen Space - Main Library, starting 12 p.m.

   Celebrate the beauty of Otsukimi by crafting moon rabbits inspired by Japanese folklore and the harvest moon. Unwind with fellow anime fans as you create and learn the story behind the iconic rabbit...

   Details from the organizer

4. Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors Meeting

   On the calendar in Richmond, starting 2 p.m.

   Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors Meeting

   Details from the organizer

5. History of the Canal: A Tour with a National Park Ranger

   Family-friendly in Richmond.

   This summer don’t miss Riverfront Canal Cruises Special Tour Series! These narrated Riverfront Canal Cruise tours of the Kanawha Canal and James River are hosted by guests from some of Downtown

   Details from the organizer

Sources

• Official city, county and parks department calendars — Government event calendars for each covered market
• Public library event calendars — Library programming published by local systems
• Convention and visitors bureau calendars — Destination-marketing organizations for each city