Sleep Inn & Suites at Fort Lee
…to Dream® experience. You can also start your day with our free Morning Medley breakfast buffet—which features plenty of hot and cold options—and be sure to take advantage of our…
Revolutionary War, The Battle of Petersburg
…the colorful Reenactment of The Battle of Petersburg. Both events are free and are part of Virginia’s Commemoration of America’s upcoming 250th. Free lecture tickets may be obtained via Eventbrite….
DOGeneral Grant’s Headquarters At City Point
…Appomattox Plantation became one of the busiest ports in the world as hundreds of ships delivered food, clothing, and ammunition. Huge warehouses built along the waterway stored food for 100,000…
STAYCamptown Campground
…comes together, brings a plate, and their thirst for conversation and laughter! We can definitely be your family away from home! Let us do the right thing for your camping…
DOLee Playhouse
…delights, but also educates and inspires young people in the community while creating memories that families will treasure for years to come. The Theater Company at Fort Lee has become…
Tri Cities Home Garden and Craft Show 2024
…creativity, inspiration, and community spirit. Admission is free, so don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to discover the endless possibilities for your home and garden and support local artisans….
PADDLE BATTLE 2023
…Community Paddle! Come by the Finish Line Festivities at the Hopewell Marina to experience one of the biggest sources of fun our region has to offer. Outdoor rec experts from…
DOPocahontas Island
Black History Museum
…of the movement’s leaders. The area’s population of free blacks grew and gained a degree of economic independence. By 1860 Petersburg had one of the largest free African-American populations in…
Fort Clifton Arts – Music – Crafts Festival
…love hearing the children from Tussing Elementary singing! Admission is FREE and Parking is FREE, but there will be an ATM on site to assist with your shopping from all…
“No Nobler Effort” – USCT in the Opening Assaults
…they entered the fray with more to prove than their white comrades. Join a ranger as we explore the history of the USCT, their role in the Opening Assaults, and…
U.S. Army Women’s Museum
…in the decades after. Women continue to play a vital role in today’s Army, having reached the top of the Army’s officer and enlisted ranks. They have commanded soldiers and…
Monster Truck Throwdown at VA Motorsports Park
…be Backflippin’ Freestyle Motocross! There is a free 2-hour Pit Party each day beginning at 5, with showtimes at 7. The Gates open at 4:00 pm each day. Tickets: https://buy.kisticket.com/#/MTkx/event/274…
Monster Truck Throwdown at VA Motorsports Park
…be Backflippin’ Freestyle Motocross! There is a free 2-hour Pit Party each day beginning at 5, with showtimes at 7. The Gates open at 4:00 pm each day. Tickets: https://buy.kisticket.com/#/MTkx/event/274…
Battle of Jones Farm – Sunset Walking Tour
Join us for a FREE walking tour focusing on the Battle of Jones Farm and its consequences for both sides. Following the Confederate repulse at Fort Stedman east of Petersburg…
We Are One X-Perience
Come out and enjoy a tribute to Maze featuring Frankie Beverley. Parking is free around The Beacon. Come early and grab dinner downtown! Doors open at 6:30 pm. …
Paddle in Your Park in Hopewell 2024
…will offer various FREE paddling experiences appropriate for all ages and skill levels to increase diversity in the sport and promote inclusivity in the paddle sports community. We will have…
PAAL Hosts Pianist & Composer John Bayless
CHANGE OF LOCATION: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 235 W. WASHINGTON STREET, PETERSBURG Talented & award-winning pianist and composer John Bayless will play a Pop-Up Concert in Petersburg Area Art League’s Art…
Memorial Day at Pamplin Park
Memorial Day at Pamplin Historical Park will include a full day of special commemorative events for the whole family. Included will be demonstrations of Civil War Camp Life & Drill…
Dirtplex Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park
…the competition level, including Super Stock, Unlimited, Street & more, including the return of the Course to allow for mega truck-style competitors to race! Schedule: Gates Open at 10:00 am…
DRINKAshton Creek Vineyard
…area. All the wines currently being produced come exclusively from Virginia-grown grapes. Locally owned and family-run, this is a delightful place to spend some time. Enjoy delicious wine while nibbling…
EATAshton Creek Vineyard
…area. All the wines currently being produced come exclusively from Virginia-grown grapes. Locally owned and family-run, this is a delightful place to spend some time. Enjoy delicious wine while nibbling…
DOThe Ward Center for Contemporary Art
The Ward Center for Contemporary Art features exhibits from national and internationally known artists. The Center is also home to 55 artist studios which have been designed to provide the…
DOHopewell – Prince George Visitor Center
The Hopewell/Prince George Visitor Center is a Certified Visitor Center for the Commonwealth of Virginia featuring brochures and magazines for local special events and attractions, as well as those throughout…
Juneteenth Freedom Festival in Hopewell 2023
A celebration of music and cultural rituals for Juneteenth, this is a free family-friendly event. The First Friday Open Mic Team returns with spoken word performances by local poets and…
The XDA Summer Nationals at VMP
…on Friday and Saturday nights and from 10 am-6 pm on Sunday. VIP parking is available for $10; otherwise parking is free. Kids 11 & under Free. For details, call…
Christmas at the Creamery
A wonderful day is planned for your family as we get ever closer to Christmas! The Creamery will give visitors free hot chocolate and samples of their egg nog. A…
A Play on the Porch at Battersea
…event kicks off the region’s commemoration of our country’s 250th that will continue through July 2026. It is free. You are welcome to bring a lawn chair if you like…
DOCity Point Open Air Museum
…directed the ten-month Siege of Petersburg from the grounds of Appomattox Plantation. Overnight the tiny village became one of the world’s busiest ports, supplying 100,000 Union troops. A pleasant walking…
Shove Off Day – City Point to Juneteenth
…Point & Appomattox Plantation. The commemoration will be held in the area adjacent to the Old City Point Waterfront Park at 1199 Pecan Avenue and free parking will be available…
Shove Off Day Commemoration at City Point
Petersburg National Battlefield & The National Juneteenth Observance Foundation will commemorate Shove-Off Day on the waterfront at City Point at 12 Noon followed by tours focused on the Black history…