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

1. 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

2. 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

3. An Evening with Local Author, Anthony P. Jones

   Community at Activity Room - Main Library, starting 2 p.m.

   Join us for an evening with local author, Anthony P. Jones. His latest novel Sorrowful Mysteries is being adapted to film. Anthony will share his creative processes, discuss...

   Details from the organizer

4. 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

5. Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration with the Richmond Symphony

   Live music in Richmond.

   Deadheads, this one’s for you! The musical legacy of the Grateful Dead is celebrated in Richmond with an all-star lineup, including The Jerry Garcia Band’s Melvin Seals and Jacklyn LaBranch on

   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