Join us for an outdoor mini bluegrass festival at Pocahontas State Park, featuring the music of Josh Grigsby and County Line, Tara Mills Band, Hickory Ridge Bluegrass Band, and Hammaville. Gates open one hour before show time. Admission is $20 per person, and children ages 5 and under are free. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair. Advanced tickets are available online or at the Park Office.

Event Leader: Rachel Woolard - rachel@area10church.com

Cost Associated: Admission is $20 per person, and children ages 5 and under are free. Parking fee required at all times: $10 per vehicle for all-day parking (free with annual State Parks pass).

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Chill Vibes or Fun Times badge!

The wait is over, and summer is here! And with it, the fourth annual A10 Super Slip N' Slide day! Trying to beat the heat in RVA? Head 20 minutes north, where we've stocked up on dish soap and ordered a 100ft clear plastic tarp with pool noodle bumpers. Take a leisurely ride down the slide in the cool water or get a running start and see how fast you can go. If you don't want to slide down, come anyway and hang out with the crew. We'll provide lots of water, drinks, and snacks, but feel free to bring your own. Guaranteed good times!

Event Leader: Pat Leahey - leaheyjamesp@gmail.com

Cost Associated: Free

(Since this event takes place at a private residence, the event leader will provide the address after you sign up.)

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Fun Times badge!

Whether you're just picking up a pencil or you've been sketching for years, join us at beautiful Pocahontas State Park for a relaxed and inspiring plein air (outdoor) sketching session. Learn the basics of capturing nature on paper, explore simple techniques to bring landscapes to life, and enjoy the peaceful setting as you create.

No experience required—just bring your curiosity, a sketchbook, and your favorite drawing tools. We'll provide guidance, encouragement, and a beautiful natural backdrop to fuel your creativity. Bring water and snacks or a picnic lunch.

Event Leader: Rachel Woolard - rachel@area10church.com

Cost Associated: $10 per vehicle for all day parking (free with annual State Parks pass)

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Chill Vibes or Level Up badge!

A10 paddlers (re)unite! Join us out on the water as we bring back last year's hit and paddle Swift Creek Lake at Pocahontas State Park. Contrary to the name, the gentle current of the creek/lake will not carry you away swiftly. Expect ~2 hours of casual paddling as we paddle to the Swift Creek Dam and back. This is an easy paddling adventure fit for all levels of kayakers, paddleboarders, and canoers so bring (or rent*) your vessel and join us for a few hours on the water.

While you're at it, might I suggest making it a full day and earning more Summer of Fun badges? Zach and Rachel Woolard will be hosting several other events at the state park throughout the day so join us for a day of fun at Pocahontas State Park!

Meet at the Pocahontas State Park Boat Ramp. Parking is available at the boat ramp, but the lot is fairly small. Additional parking is available near the park pool.

*Kayak, paddle board, and canoe rentals are available at the park for $15/hour.

Event Leader: Mark Eason - marke329521@gmail.com

Cost Associated: $10/vehicle to enter the park (good all day)

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Adventurer or Fun Times badge!

Are you already an avid birder or possibly just a fledgling looking spread your wings? Join us for a morning of birding at Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield County. The park is one of the Richmond area\'s premier birding locations, with a great variety of habitats supporting myriad bird species. Expect 2 to 3 miles of slow-paced walking on dirt and gravel trails with several spots to stop and observe the birds. BYOB (bring your own binoculars). We will meet up at Shelter #3 (near the pool by Swift Creek Lake)

Event Leader: Zach Woolard - zachwoolard@gmail.com

Cost Associated: $10 per vehicle for all day parking (free with annual State Parks pass)

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Chill Vibes or Level Up badge!

Come out for a colorful night of roller skating! Skate rentals and walker rentals are available. $6 admission not including rentals. You can bring your own skates too!

Event Leader: Christiana Woodard - christiana.sandoval@yahoo.com

Cost Associated: $6 admission not including rentals

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Fun Times or Level Up badge!

Joseph and Brianne are hosting an afternoon of medium board gaming at their home near Bon Air. We will provide the board games and instructions for games such as Azul, Cascadia, Everdell, ect. Board game newbies are welcome as well!

Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided. Our address will be emailed to you upon sign up for this event. Kids are welcome - we find kiddos aged 6+ can usually find a game in our collection to play.

We do have cats in our home.

Event Leaders: Joseph and Brianne - Brianneandjosephbannister@gmail.com

Event Cost: Free

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the #Winning or Level Up badge!

Come out and work on your art/craft project of choice in the company of other creatives. Bring your own supplies and spend time creating and socializing in the art gallery level of the 3North architectural firm building. Coffee and light snacks will be provided.

This event will be repeated monthly. Upcoming dates include:
Saturday, August 2

There will be no childcare provided. Ages 12+ if actively involved in the event.

Event Leader: Amy Martinez - amymartinez27@gmail.com

Cost Associated: Free! Just bring your own supplies.

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Chill Vibes badge!

Calling all thrift lovers! We'll kick off the day at 9:00 AM at Perk Coffee (2620 Buford Road), then team up for a fun day of "thrift hopping." Jen has mapped out a fantastic route of must-visit thrift stores, perfect for treasure hunting together. We'll carpool from stop to stop, and wrap up the adventure with lunch near our final location. A full schedule with addresses will be sent to all attendees in advance, so if you're only able to join for part of the day, you’ll know exactly where to meet up.

Event Leaders: Laura Chalk and Jen Benitez - laurachalk24@gmail.com

Cost Associated: Free

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Fun Times badge!

Looking for something to do on Friday mornings? Let's have a picnic in the park! Two Fridays per month, we will be having a picnic at Maymont park. We will start with a walk around to see the animals, then set up picnic blankets in the shade somewhere and have a picnic! Bring your own blanket and picnic lunch. This event was created with parents of young children in mind, but is open to everyone!

This event will be repeated twice a month! Upcoming dates include:
Friday, July 25
Friday, August 8
Friday, August 29

Event Coordinator: Kaitlyn Glessner - kaitlynmae012@gmail.com

Cost Associated: Free! Bring a blanket and provide a picnic lunch

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Fun Times or Foodie badge!

Love hitting the trails? Come run with us! We’re getting together for a couple of casual group runs through Richmond’s awesome trail systems.

We’ll meet at the Pump House Park parking lot about 45 minutes after church lets out on Sunday (Noon)—just bring some water and whatever gear you need. Kids are welcome too, just make sure they’ve got an adult keeping pace with them.

Event Coordinator: Kevin Poole - wienfall2003@hotmail.com

Cost Associated: Free

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the #Winning or Adventure badge!

Let's get outside and enjoy some time on the water. This is a family-friendly event and all are welcome. Bring your paddleboard, kayak, or a tube. We usually paddle upstream and leisurely float back downstream. It's a wonderful time to relax, soak up the sun, and chat with friends. You can bring lunch to enjoy on the river. The river is pretty shallow here, so it's a great place to go for a little swim and cool down from the hot summer heat.

Event Coordinator: Jessica Ooms - jessguido10@yahoo.com

Cost Associated: Free

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Adventure, Fun Times, or Chill Vibes badge!

It’s HOT out there — come cool off with us! Join us at Twin Hickory Park on Saturday, July 5 from 10am-Noon for a fun-filled splash pad play date! Put on your spiffiest bathing suit and bring your kiddos and beat the heat with water, giggles, and community.

This is a just-for-fun, family-friendly event — just show up with your sunscreen and smiles. Bonus: you can earn your Fun Times Badge just by joining in the fun! See you at the splash pad!

Event Coordinator: Johanna Linkenhoker - johannak819@gmail.com
Cost Associated: Free!

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Fun Times badge!

Join us for an evening of fun, food, and fellowship at our First Friday Feast on Friday, July 4 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM!

Everyone is welcome—young and old, families and singles! Just bring a dish to share and a lawn chair, and come ready to enjoy a laid-back evening filled with good food and great company. Feel free to come and go as you please. Whether you're new or a familiar face, there's a place for you at the table.

Let's connect, eat, and celebrate community together!

Event Leader: Ashley Neal - ashley.l.gaunt@gmail.com

Cost Associated: Just bring a dish to share!

(Since this event takes place at a private residence, the event leader will provide the address after you sign up.)

Rain plan: This is an outdoor event, so if there is rain, we will move the event to the following Friday. (The July 4th rain date will be July 11.) The event leader will contact everyone registered if the event is rescheduled.

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Foodie badge!

Every Friday morning, come out for a no-drop road bike ride around the James River to kick off your weekend right! Our group bikes a 14—or 19-mile loop every Friday at 6:30 a.m. from 2810 W. Cary Street, weather permitting. A text message will be sent out to everyone who has signed up each Thursday to determine who will join the ride. This event is not child-friendly ride due to speed and city streets

This event will repeat every Friday through the summer, starting June 6.

Event Coordinator: Jack Frye - jackef@verizon.net

Cost Associated: Free

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the #Winning or Adventure badge!

Come out for a colorful night of roller skating! Skate rentals and walker rentals are available. $6 admission not including rentals. You can bring your own skates too!

Event Leader: Christiana Woodard - christiana.sandoval@yahoo.com

Cost Associated: $6 admission not including rentals

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Fun Times or Level Up badge!

Join me for a fun night at the Diamond watching the Flying Squirrels vs. the Chesapeake Baysox. The gates open at 5:30 pm and the first pitch is at 6:35 pm. There will be fireworks at the end of the game. Buy your tickets ahead of time and we can meet in the general admission section. If anyone is interested, we can meet at Boulevard Burger before the game to grab a burger. It will be a fun night watching the game and maybe you can even get your picture taken with Nutzy and Nutasha. BTW: It's JMU night, so wear purple and gold & JMU students and faculty can get tickets for $5 with college ID.

Event Coordinator: Jessica Ooms jessguido10@yahoo.com

Cost Associated: General admission tickets are $13 online(or cheaper at gate)

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Fun Times badge!

Do you have a project sitting around that you have been meaning to work on, but just can't find the time? Well, we have the space for you! Whether it's crocheting, sewing, painting, quilling, calligraphy, or coloring, bring your project and join other crafters for a free craft space. Light bites and drinks will be provided. Please note, glitter is not permitted on the premises.

Event Leader: Heather Eason - hrwilson2312@gmail.com

Cost Associated: Free - bring your own craft supplies and project

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Chill Vibes or Level Up badge!

Friday Cheers is a weekly summer concert series that brings some of the biggest up-and-coming artists to Brown's Island along Downtown Richmond's riverfront every Friday in May and June at the best price for a family-friendly night of live music. Now in it's 40th year, these concerts are fun for all ages!

Event Coordinators, Mark & Heather Eason, will be there every week in June, but you're welcome to join as often as you'd like. Concerts vary from rock one week to gospel the next, so be sure to check out the event site or contact me for more information.

Note: You can buy tickets in advance or at the gate. I recommend buying tickets in advance to save a little money: https://venturerichmond.com/our-events/friday-cheers/

Event Coordinator: Mark Eason - marke329521@gmail.com
Cost Associated: $10 in advance, $15 in person, Free for kids 12 and under

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Chill Vibes or Fun Times badge!

Calling all ladies! It's time for a ladies' night, in the backyard! Kaitlyn Glessner will be opening up her home and back deck on Wednesday, June 25, from 6:30-9pm. Come whenever you can and stay as long as you'd like. Snacks and drinks will be provided, so just bring yourself! This should be a fun night to just relax, enjoy the nice weather and hang with other A10 ladies.

Event Leader: Kaitlyn Glessner - kaitlynmae012@gmail.com

Cost Associated: Free

(Since this event takes place at a private residence, the event leader will provide the address after you sign up.)

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Chill Vibes badge!

Get hype for the greatest test of strength, strategy, skill, and luck all rolled together in the greatest game ever played at the Leahey house. You have 5 items to get you from the tee to the hole (basketball, football, volleyball, frisbee, and soccer ball), but once you've used one item on a hole, you must put it away until all of the others are used!

Feel free to stick around after for a campfire with hotdogs and s'mores.

Event Leader: Patrick Leahey - Leaheyjamesp@gmail.com

Cost Associated: Free

(Since this event takes place at a private residence, the event leader will provide the address after you sign up.)

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the #Winning or Adventure badge!

You may have traded plenty of bricks for lumber, but have you played many of the multiple expansion packs and variations of the classic board game, Settlers of Catan? Regina and Milton invite you into their home to enjoy multiple versions of Catan, including Seafarers, Star Trek, Stone Age, Cities and Knights, New Energies, and Trails to Rails!

Event Leader: Regina Keener-Lewis - regkeener@aol.com

Cost Associated: Free

(Since this event takes place at a private residence, the event leader will provide the address after you sign up.)

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the #Winning or Level Up badge!

Friday Cheers is a weekly summer concert series that brings some of the biggest up-and-coming artists to Brown's Island along Downtown Richmond's riverfront every Friday in May and June at the best price for a family-friendly night of live music. Now in it's 40th year, these concerts are fun for all ages!

Event Coordinators, Mark & Heather Eason, will be there every week in June, but you're welcome to join as often as you'd like. Concerts vary from rock one week to gospel the next, so be sure to check out the event site or contact me for more information.

Note: You can buy tickets in advance or at the gate. I recommend buying tickets in advance to save a little money: https://venturerichmond.com/our-events/friday-cheers/

Event Coordinator: Mark Eason - marke329521@gmail.com
Cost Associated: $10 in advance, $15 in person, Free for kids 12 and under

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Chill Vibes or Fun Times badge!

Come hang out for a fun Friday evening with live country music from the Slate River Band, tasty eats from a food truck, and great wine—all set at a beautiful local winery (James River Cellars Winery)!

It’s free to attend, kid-friendly, and super chill. There are plenty of tables, or bring a blanket and let the kids run around on the grass. Dancing is definitely encouraged!

When you arrive, park in the big lot right at the entrance and walk up to the house—you’ll find the action out back. It’s stroller-friendly and no purchase is required to enjoy the evening.

Event Coordinators: Harrison & Christina Jones - thriftstore27@gmail.com
Cost Associated: Free (bring money for food/wine if you’d like to partake)

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Chill Vibes, Fun Times, or Foodie badge!

Looking for something to do on Friday mornings? Let's have a picnic in the park! Two Fridays per month, we will be having a picnic at Maymont park. We will start with a walk around to see the animals, then set up picnic blankets in the shade somewhere and have a picnic! Bring your own blanket and picnic lunch. This event was created with parents of young children in mind, but is open to everyone!

This event will be repeated twice a month! Upcoming dates include:
Friday, July 11
Friday, July 25
Friday, August 8
Friday, August 29

Event Coordinator: Kaitlyn Glessner - kaitlynmae012@gmail.com

Cost Associated: Free! Bring a blanket and provide a picnic lunch

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Fun Times or Foodie badge!

Main Street Station, Richmond's premiere co-ed a cappella group, will have a family-friendly concert featuring a mix of pop hits from the 80s through today. Hear some great local talent, have some snacks, and bond with others over a shared love for music.

Event Leader: Dan Eres - thedaneres@gmail.com

Cost Associated: Free

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Chill Vibes badge!

Come one come all! We're getting a group together for some pickleball fun. 4-6 paddles will be there for borrowing and all balls will be provided. There are no age or mobility restrictions. You can join us for 2 hrs or leave early or stay all day. Lucas will be leaving around 11:30a for nap time.

When you arrive at the parking lot, meet by the playground. If you arrive late, then just text Lucas at 8042410588 and he’ll tell you which court we are on.

Event Leader: Lucas Mallory - lucasmallory27@gmail.com

Cost Associated: Free

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Adventure or Fun Times badge!

Kayak 6.5 miles on Hanover's finest Pamunkey River. This is leisurely kayaking and requires little to no paddling to finish on time. I'll be fishing as we go, and you're welcome to do the same or just enjoy the water and watch for bald eagles, deer, otters, and other wildlife. The float should take about 3 hours, so bring sunscreen and drinks/snacks for the journey.

**We have three extra kayaks that will go to the first three people that ask for them.
**Tubes and paddleboards are also welcome!

Event Leader: Patrick Leahey - leaheyjamesp@gmail.com

Cost Associated: Free - Provide your own kayak, SUP, or tube.

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the Adventurer badge!

Join us for a summer series of unforgettable Trivia Nights—always a great time filled with laughter, friendly competition, and plenty of wonderfully useless information! Play solo or gather a team of up to five and put your knowledge to the test. Enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks while you battle it out for bragging rights and prizes awarded to the top two teams. Each night features a definitive theme, so bring your A-game and your themed trivia chops!(Kids 10 and up are welcome to participate!)

This year's themes:
June 13 - That's So 90s
July 25 - Hobbits, Heroes & Hyperdrives
August 22 - Camp Quizzyaka

Doors open 30 minutes before the event begins. Enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks while you play solo or team up with up to 5 players. Prizes awarded to the top two teams—come ready to compete and have fun!

Event Leader: Topher Lytle - topher@area10church.com

Cost Assosiated: Free

Summer of Fun Badges:

Each Summer of Fun event you attend earns you a special sticker—or as we like to call them, badges—representing a unique category of fun. Collect badges, make memories, and fill your honeycomb of experiences! Attending this event will earn you the #Winning badge!