Irish Festival, Spring Events and Theme Park Opening Lead Richmond Weekend News

Richmond is stepping into spring with a packed weekend calendar and a few big announcements that have families and festivalgoers buzzing.

Church Hill Irish Festival Returns

The 40th Annual Church Hill Irish Festival is back this weekend, bringing bagpipers, Irish food, live music and dancing to the historic neighborhood. The two-day celebration has become one of the city’s signature spring traditions, drawing large crowds to 25th and Broad streets.

Across town, Maymont is also marking a milestone. The Maymont Mansion has reopened after a two-year restoration, welcoming visitors for an open house and garden celebration. It is a major moment for one of Richmond’s most visited historic estates.

Soccer fans are also turning out as the Richmond Kickers launch their season, adding to the high-energy feel around the city.

Spring Event Season Kicks Off

With the official start of spring, Richmond’s broader festival calendar is filling up quickly. Organizers are highlighting upcoming food festivals, outdoor races and family-friendly celebrations scheduled throughout late March and April.

City leaders and tourism officials say the steady lineup of outdoor events signals a strong start to the spring season after a long winter. Neighborhood markets, cultural festivals and park events are expected to draw both residents and out-of-town visitors in the coming weeks.

Kings Dominion Prepares for Spring Break

Looking ahead, Kings Dominion has announced it will operate daily from March 28 through April 5 to align with local school spring breaks. The Doswell theme park is promoting its lineup of roller coasters, family rides and seasonal pass deals as families begin planning day trips.

The extended schedule is designed to give Richmond-area families a close-to-home getaway option as temperatures warm up.

Altogether, it is shaping up to be a lively and event-filled start to spring across the Richmond region.

Sources

https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/03/19/richmond-weekend-events-irish-festival-galaxycon
https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/2026/03/20/top-richmond-spring-events-festivals-concerts-races-2026-guide
https://www.axios.com/local/richmond/sponsored/kings-dominion-brings-big-coasters-and-family-fun-to-richmond