May Activities in Richmond, Virginia and the DMV 🌸
Summer is almost here and there are several activities to look forward to as we enter mid-May! I have rounded up a few options to check out this month, and a list of farmer’s markets to consider checking out in Richmond and the DMV. Enjoy!
In Richmond, some activities to look forward to include:
Dominion Riverrock - a three-day outdoor sports and music festival includes yoga classes, trail runs, paddling on the James, and more happening on May 18th.
The Lebanese Food Festival - a three-day food festival with music, dancing, food and sweets happening May 17th-19th.
Indian and Sri Lankan Food Festival - celebrating the cuisine and traditions of India and Sri Lanka, some of the dishes on offer include Biriyani,Fish Cutlet, Chicken 65, Chicken Kathi Roll and Kothu Roti. Vegetarian options will also be available, such as Samosa Chaat , Banana Fritters, Masala Dosa, Papdi Chaat, Vegetable Biryani, and Paneer Kathi Roll. The festival will be held at 10509 Greenwood Rd,Glen Allen Virginia 23059 and will feature live music, cultural performances. Admission to the festival is free, and food and drinks will be available for purchase. The festival will take place in Glen Allen on Saturday, May 25th.
The Latino Farmers Market: every Saturday from 8am - 12pm at Rockwood Park in Chesterfield
PopUp RVA: every Saturday from 10am - 3pm at The Diamond (through October)
Richmond Night Market: every 2nd Saturday from 5pm - 9pm at the 17th Street Market downtown
Carytown Farmers Market: starting May 5th, every Sunday from 9am - 1pm at City Stadium (until 10/27)
RVA Black Farmers Market: every 3rd Sunday from 10am - 3pm at the 17th Street Market
Northside Farmers Market: Thursdays & Saturdays behind Richmond Community High School
In DC…
Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk Weekend - The following museums will be open for free* on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 from 11 am-4 pm.
Anderson House, The American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati and a National Historic Landmark
Dumbarton House, Historic House Museum and Headquarters of The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America
Dupont Underground, Multidisciplinary platform for creative expression housed in an abandoned streetcar station
National Museum of American Jewish Military History, Institution preserving the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the US
O Museum in The Mansion, 112 rooms, over 80 secret doors, immersive themed exhibits, and the most unique collection of artifacts in the country
The Phillips Collection, America's first museum of modern art
The President Woodrow Wilson House, DC's only Presidential museum and a National Trust Historic Site
Fiesta Asia - This street fair programs & activities including street fairs, movie fest, performing arts showcase, art exhibits, fashion program, tasting extravaganza, musical concerts and many more. It will take place on Saturday, May 18th.
Tacos and Tequila - on Saturday, May 18th, this event will feature renowned brands such as Casamigos, Casa Azul, Cincoro Tequila, Mijenta Tequila, Ana Maria, Tequila Rosa, Banhez Mezcal Astesnal, and many more. Savor tequila or cocktail tastings, delight in delectable taco samples from Pink Taco, Mission, El Teco, Surfside Tacos, Los Cinco, and El Bebe, and witness fierce competition as vendors compete for the title of Ultimate Taco and Tequila Champion. Dance to live music by Love Seed Mama Jump. Tickets cost $75.
DC Black Pride - DC Black Pride was the catalyst for what is now regarded as the Black Pride Movement. Since its birth, more than 50 other Black Pride celebrations now take place throughout the world, many using DC Black Pride as its model. Today, more than 500,000 members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community of African descent and their allies come to Washington DC on Memorial Day weekend to celebrate the beauty of a shared community and raise awareness and funding for HIV/AIDS in the name and spirit of Black Pride. This year, DC Black Pride will be held from Friday, May 24th-Sunday, May 27th.
Jazz in the Garden kicks off on Friday, May 31st. On Fridays throughout the summer, the event will be held in the National Gallery of Art’s Sculpture Garden. An eclectic mix of DC-area jazz musicians lend a soundtrack to one of the city’s most idyllic scenes set around the sculpture garden’s central fountain. This is a free seasonal tradition. Due to high demand, the museum has instituted a lottery system; visit the Gallery’s website for more information.
Check out these DMV farmer’s markets:
In Washington, DC:
FRESHFARM Monroe Street Market: Saturdays, April – Dec from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. located at 716 Monroe St. NE, Washington, DC. Features local farmers and specialty food producers, plus special events like yoga practices and live music.
Chevy Chase Farmers’ Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, at Lafayette Elementary School, 5701 Broad Branch Road NW, Washington, DC
FRESHFARM Columbia Heights Market 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays,Columbia Heights Civic Plaza, Park Road NW & 14th St. NW. Features seasonal produce and unique products
Indoor market open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sundays 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Outdoor markets open Tuesdays, 12-4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Arts and Crafts open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
225 7th Street SE, Washington, DC
My favorite!
In Maryland:
FRESHFARM Downtown Silver Spring Market
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Apr – Dec, 1 Veterans Pl., Silver Spring, Maryland. Features vendors from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and the DMV.
The Historic City Farmers Market
3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Every Third Thursday, May – October. 25 W. Church St., Hagerstown, Maryland
Saturdays, Year Round, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. MARC Train Station, Kensington, Maryland
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, Year-Round. 6931 Laurel Avenue, Takoma Park, Maryland
In Northern Virginia:
7 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays, Year Round Market Square, 301 King St. Alexandria, VA. The Old Town Farmers’ Market is the longest-running market in the country.
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, Apr 9– Nov 19. Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Dr. Alexandria, Virginia
8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays, Year-Round 2311 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, Virginia
Four Mile Run Farmers and Artisans Market
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, Year-Round, Four Mile Run Park, 4109 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, Virginia
8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays, Apr – Dec. 1400 N Courthouse Rd, Arlington, Virginia
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, Year-Round. 2820 Columbia Pike, Arlington, Virginia
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 13 – Oct 28; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays, May 14 – Oct 22. 10500 Page Ave (Main and West Streets), Fairfax, Virginia
8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays, Apr – Dec; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays, Jan – Mar. City Hall Parking Lot, 300 Park Ave, Falls Church, Virginia
FRESHFARM Mosaic Sunday Market
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays, Apr – Dec. 2910 District Ave., Fairfax, Virginia
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Jan 7 – Dec 30. 2951 Chain Bridge Rd, Oakton, Virginia
8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays, Apr – Dec. Lake Anne, 1609 Washington Plaza N. Reston, Virginia
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, May 7 – Dec 17. Next to Springfield Town Center at 6699 Spring Mall Dr. Springfield, VA
Loudoun Valley Homegrown Markets Cooperative (LVHMC)
Cascades Farmers Market – 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling, Virginia
9 a.m.-12 p.m. Sundays, Apr – Nov
Leesburg Saturday Farmers Market – 30 Catoctin Cir SE, Leesburg, Virginia
8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays, May – Oct
