Pack the car, gather the towels, and make a day of it by the water. Join us Saturday, July 25th from 10:00am–2:00pm at Outlook Beach at Fort Monroe for a relaxed family beach day filled with sunshine, sand, and plenty of room to unwind.

Bring whatever helps you enjoy the day—blankets, chairs, umbrellas, sandcastle gear, lunch, snacks, and plenty of sunscreen. Come for the whole time or simply stay as long as you'd like. This is an easy, family-friendly hangout with no cost to attend and lots of space to spread out.

Parking can fill quickly in the summer, so arriving early is a smart move if you’d like the best spot. Just head to the first beach parking lot off Fenwick Road, and you’ll be in the right place.

Event Coordinator: TJ Owen - tj@area10church.com

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 Luau Life, Beach Hideaway, or Wave Rider badge!

Put your random knowledge to good use and settle in for a night that’s equal parts curious, competitive, and just a little unpredictable. Join us Friday, July 24from 7–9pm at 2810 W. Cary St. (Depot) for a themed trivia night featuring rounds like American Folklore, Weird Virginia, Name That Movie, opening song lyrics, and even a few “two truths and a lie” history curveballs.

Come with a team or find one when you arrive—either way, you’ll be in good company. It’s completely free, open to all ages, and there’s plenty of room to jump in and play along. Just drive over, park, and head inside—we’ll take it from there.

Event Coordinator: Jake Luginbuhl - jluginbuhl1839@gmail.com

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 Seaside Games or Luau Life badge!

Ease into a summer evening with live music, open skies, and the kind of laid-back atmosphere that invites you to stay a while. Join Harrison & Christina Jones on select Fridays—June 19th, July 24th, and August 21st—from 6:30pm until close at James River Cellars Winery for Pavilion Night: an easygoing blend of music, dancing, and good food.

This is a free-flowing, come-and-go kind of night. Food trucks will be on site and live music will carry the evening. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Bring a blanket or chairs if you’d like to set up on the lawn, or grab a pavilion table if one’s open. Families are welcome (just note the music can be loud), and while entry is free, you’ll want a card on hand for food and drinks.

After parking, head up to the house and follow the driveway around to the right—you’ll hear the music and find the group gathered near the pavilion. Learn more at https://jamesrivercellars.com/series/fridays-at-the-pavilion-2/

Event Coordinator: Harrison J - thriftstore27@gmail.com

Event: Free - Bring $ for food/wine

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 Luau Life or Creative Current badge!

Join us on Thursday, July 23rd from 7–9pm at 2810 W. Cary St. (Depot) for an evening of learning Swedish weaving—a simple, rhythmic style of embroidery that creates beautiful geometric patterns across the surface of fabric. In Swedish weaving (also called huck weaving or huck embroidery), you work with thread and the weave of the fabric itself to create a design that sits on the surface. It's similar to a counted cross stitch project in that you make specific stitches following a pattern, but the result is more abstract. It also comes together noticeably faster.

Together, we’ll decorate the edge of a tea towel while learning the basics through a group tutorial and a few helpful videos along the way. Kids over 8 are welcome with a responsible adult. No experience needed, and no pressure for perfection—this is a relaxed night for trying something new and making something with your hands. A $12 supply fee covers everything you’ll need for the project.

(One important note from the host: They have successfully completed exactly one Swedish weave tea towel and are enthusiastically learning alongside everyone else.)

Event Coordinator: Beth C - beth.kupin@gmail.com
Cost: $12/person

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 Creative Current or New Horizon badge!

Turn up the music, get moving, and join us for an evening of fun, fitness, and friendship on July 21st at 6pm. This women’s Zumba workout is all about enjoying movement in a welcoming, encouraging environment—no dance experience required.

Whether you're a seasoned Zumba enthusiast or trying it for the very first time, you'll find easy-to-follow routines, upbeat music, and plenty of opportunities to laugh, sweat, and have a great time together. It's a fantastic way to boost your energy, improve your mood, and connect with other women while getting a workout that feels more like a dance party than exercise.

Space is limited to 10 participants, and there is no cost to attend, so sign up to reserve your spot!

Come dressed comfortably, bring a water bottle, and get ready to dance your way through a fun summer evening.

Event Coordinator: Janira C - janira86@gmail.com

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 New Horizon or Luau Life badge!

If you’ve ever bookmarked an ambitious recipe and thought, “someday,” this is your excuse. Join us for Supper Club on July 19 from 5:00–7:00pm at a home in North Chesterfield for an evening built around cooking, sharing, and enjoying great food together.

Each gathering will center around a theme—think Mexican, Japanese, Greek, or something equally delicious—and everyone who attends will sign up to bring a different part of the meal. Whether you’re tackling a showstopper main dish, experimenting with a new side, or perfecting a dessert, this is a space for both culinary victories and happy accidents.

Come ready to swap recipes, try something new, and enjoy the kind of meal that feels even better because everyone helped create it. Families are welcome, and the only cost is whatever you choose to make and bring.

Event Coordinator - Amber & Riley S. - amberlsmith@outlook.com

Cost: Whatever you decide to spend on your recipe

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 Luau Life or Creative Current badge!

Spend a summer afternoon enjoying one of the most delightfully competitive lawn games ever invented. Join us on Saturday, July 18th at a home in Chesterfield for a Croquet Tournament filled with wooden mallets, backyard strategy, and just enough friendly rivalry to keep things interesting. We’ll start up the tournament at Noon and go until a champion is crowned (or until it gets dark).

Whether you’ve played for years or have no idea what a wicket is, you’re welcome to jump in. Rules will be explained, games will rotate throughout the day, and players can compete individually or in teams as we work our way through the bracket. Each match lasts around 45 minutes to an hour, with up to six players competing at a time.

Bring a lawn chair, settle in with some refreshments, and enjoy an afternoon that’s equal parts relaxing and surprisingly intense. Families are welcome, though younger kids may find gameplay a bit challenging.

Event Coordinator: Bob W. - pawsluck@gmail.com
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 Seaside Games or New Horizon badge!

Grab your paddleboard, tube, kayak—or just set up a beach chair on the river’s edge—and join us for a laid-back afternoon on the James River. On July 18th from 12–3pm, we’ll gather at Maidens Landing for a family-friendly float day filled with sunshine, shallow water, and plenty of space to relax together.

Maidens Landing is a great spot where the water is shallow, so kids can walk around and swim. There's also a little island if you want to set up a beach chair and dip your toes in the water. Feel free to bring a picnic. Or set out on an adventure to explore upstream with your kayak or paddleboard and float back down at your leisure. It's sure to be a fun time for all!

Event Coordinator: Jess O. - jessguido10@yahoo.com
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 Wave Rider or Beach Hideaway badge!

Calling all young adults: Get ready for an evening of friendly competition, great conversation, and plenty of laughs! Join us on Friday, July 17 at 6:30pm at 2810: a community gathering place for a Young Adult Game Night featuring a mix of indoor board games and outdoor lawn games, so whether you're a strategic mastermind or just in it for the fun, there's something for everyone.

Feel free to bring a favorite game to share or come ready to learn something new. This is a relaxed, low-pressure opportunity to connect with other young adults, meet some new people, and enjoy a summer evening filled with laughter, competition, and community.

Event Coordinator: Amanda Williams - amanda@area10church.com

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 Seaside Games or Luau Life badge!

Come hungry and ready for a little adventure as our Restaurant Tour of Richmond heads west for something warm, customizable, and delightfully over-the-top. Join us Thursday, July 16th from 6:30–8:00pm at The Ramyun Zip in Short Pump to check out a spot known for its enormous wall of ramen and build-your-own bowls.

Restaurant Tour of Richmond began as a simple excuse to try new places around town, and this stop fits the spirit perfectly. Join Micah and Leanne Gast as we explore a new favorite, share a meal, and enjoy good company around the table. Plan to arrive about five minutes early—Micah and Leanne will be there ahead of time to help everyone find the group. Cost is typically $10–20, and kids are welcome.

Event Coordinators: Micah & Leanne G. - micah.gast@gmail.com

Cost: Approximately $10/person

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 Luau Life or New Horizon 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!)

July 14 is all about fantasy. From Harry Potter, to The Lord of The Rings, to DnD, and everything in between. Questions will be centered around books, film, tv, music, and games.

Event Coordinator: Topher Lytle - topher@area10church.com

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 Seaside Games badge!

Step out of the summer heat and into a quiet afternoon built for rest, stories, and quiet conversation. Join us on July 12th from 2–6pm at a home near VCU for a cozy reading gathering centered around sustained silent reading, shared space, and the joy of discovering a new favorite book.

Bring along whatever you’re currently reading and settle in with fellow book lovers for a few peaceful hours of quiet togetherness. Light bites and drinks will be provided, with plenty of space to read, relax, and recharge.

If you’d like to join the blind book swap, bring a wrapped book you’ve enjoyed and are willing to pass along. Cover it in plain paper and add a short description on the front—just enough intrigue to tempt another reader before the reveal.

Kids are welcome if they enjoy a calm reading environment. Space is limited, and the full address will be emailed to registrants closer to the event. Parking in the neighborhood can be a little tricky, so guests are encouraged to pay close attention to posted parking limits and restrictions.

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 Beach Hideaway or New Horizon badge!

Grab your walking stick and prepare your appetite for a journey of epic proportions. Join us at 2810: a community gathering place on Saturday, July 11 as we watch all three theatrical editions of the Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. 

You can join us for one leg of the journey, or travel all the way from the hills of the Shire to the halls of Mount Doom - all while keeping our hobbit-bellies happy, snacking all along the way.

Join the movie-watching fellowship from:

• 8am-11:30am for Breakfast, The Fellowship of the Ring, and Second Breakfast. 

• 11:30am-3pm for Elevensies, The Two Towers, and Luncheon.

• 3pm-8pm with Afternoon Tea, The Return of the King, Dinner, AND a celebratory Supper to cap off the day!

Event Coordinator: Rachel W - rachel@area10church.com
Cost: $5 donation suggest per movie to help offset food costs

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 Beach Hideaway or Luau Life badge!

Ahoy, shipmates! We're hosting a swashbuckling escape room adventure this summer and looking for a brave crew to join us. Legend has it Davy Jones' ship is stranded near an abandoned cove, and we must work together to save it before time runs out. We'll search for hidden clues, solve tricky puzzles, and may even get help from friendly mermaids to guide us. Think you've got what it takes? Join the quest and let's escape the cove together!

We’ll meet outside of Gnome and Raven at Stony Point Shopping Mall at 7:15pm for a 7:30pm start, and the adventure lasts about an hour. Cost is $30 per person, with space for a small crew of a dozen, so claim your spot early. Ages 15+ are welcome aboard.

Event Coordinators: Oscar & Lauren Jovel - lkrijos@yahoo.com

Cost: $30/person

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 Seaside Games badge!

It’s time to turn your oddly specific interests into a full presentation. Join us on July 10th from 6:30–8:30pm at a home in Richmond for PowerPoint Night—an evening of fast-paced presentations, niche passions, and the kind of topics that somehow become way more entertaining with slides.

Each presenter will have up to six minutes to share a PowerPoint on the topic of their choice. The more specific, random, or deeply personal the subject, the better. Whether you’re defending a hot take, ranking something unnecessarily, explaining an obscure hobby, or sharing an oddly detailed area of expertise, this is your moment.

No pressure to present if you’d rather just watch and enjoy the chaos! Topics should stay family-friendly, and additional details about tech setup and logistics will be shared after registration. Snacks are encouraged, and free street parking (plus some backyard parking) is available.

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 New Horizon or Luau Life badge!

Start your Friday with fresh air, steady miles, and a rhythm that carries into the rest of your day. Join us every Friday morning starting May 22nd from 6:30–8:00am, rolling out from 2810 W. Cary St. (Depot) for a group ride that’s all about staying together and enjoying the route.

This is a group bike ride with "no drops"; we stay together. Will ride 18 miles making the loop west on Grove Avenue, through University of Richmond, over Huguenot Bridge, Riverside Drive to Lee Bridge, and return on Grayland Avenue to 2810. Great scenery on a Richmond designated Bike Route.

We leave from 2810 at 6:30am sharp - Parking is available on-site.

Event Coordinator: Jack F. - jackef@verizon.net

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 New Horizon or Wave Rider badge!