Pop-up Pet Adoption event
2025-10-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Henrico County Animal Shelter, 10421 Woodman Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23060, United States
The Henrico Police Animal Shelter is hosting an outdoor pop-up pet adoption event (rain or shine). Cats, dogs, guinea pigs and rabbits are looking for loving homes!
Community members are invited to meet pets available for adoption and help future animals in need of care. Thanks to the sponsorships from Henrico Humane Society, Furbish Thrift and the William A. Harrison Jr. Foundation, any dogs who are already spayed or neutered are ready to go home with their adopters the same day with just a $10 adoption fee.
Pets who have not already been spayed or neutered will have additional fees for their procedures. The spay or neuter will be scheduled upon adoption and will be ready to go home with their families shortly after!
“Every adoption is a double win for us; a pet goes home with their new family, and we gain space to support incoming lost and stray animals” said shelter manager Pamela Bridgmon. “Over 100 shelter dogs have found homes as a result of these events in the past 11 months, thanks to the community and our wonderful volunteers.”
Adopters must be 18 or older, but are not required to be Henrico County residents. Adopters will need to have a valid photo ID and pay an adoption fee, which varies upon the spay/neuter status of the pet.
All pets available for adoption can be viewed online on our PetFinder and AdoptaPet pages.

Soulful Sunday 2025
2025-10-19 15:00 - 19:00 | Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VA, 23223, United States
NEW! Soulful Sunday Series
We’re ending the series on a high note with our award-winning Soulful Sunday Celebration— an unforgettable day you won’t want to miss! Enjoy a vibrant mix of gospel music, family-friendly entertainment, and local community and business vendors. Celebrate the rich traditions of African and African American culture, dance and music performances, arts & crafts, food trucks, and more. Admission is FREE!

Stage Schedule:

3:00 p.m. – DJ Rayvon
4:00 p.m. – RELEASE Dance (The Life Church)
4:15 p.m. – Erin Lunsford
5:00 p.m. – Line Dancing led by Recreation Instructor Alma
6:15 p.m. – Black Awakening Choir from VCU

Food for Purchase:

Jus Cukn’
Rollin Eatz
Croaker Spot

Vendors:
View the list of vendors attending Soulful Sunday.

Entertainment:
Erin Lunsford is an award-winning singer/songwriter from Fincastle, VA, now based in Richmond, VA. Her compositions include self-styled guitar, banjo, and keyboard melodies. She is best known as the frontwoman, lead vocalist, and lyricist of the touring indie-pop/soul band Erin & The Wildfire. She’s an accomplished writer – just last year, she was a semi-finalist in the Songwriters Guild of America Country Song Contest for her song “Rhinestones.” And she’s a titan of voice – her vocals have been described as soulful, expressive, and downright heavenly. Her effortless versatility has been compared to Chris Stapleton, YEBBA, and Lalah Hathaway.
RELEASE Dance is a ministry that worships God through creative, interpretive, and prophetic movement. RELEASE stands for Realizing Every Life Elevates and Accents Someone Else’s. It is through this understanding that the team aligns individual skills with the power of the Holy Spirit to express God’s word in an effort to impact spaces and souls. As referenced in Acts 17:28, it is in God that “we live, and move and have our being”, so RELEASE is purposed to dance not as a performance, but as a testament that through movement there is freedom, through movement there is joy, through movement there is healing, and through movement, atmospheres can shift and lives can be changed.

For more information, email rec-eventsteam@henrico.gov

Varina Community Conversation
2025-10-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Varina High School, 7053 Messer Road, Henrico, VA, 23231, United States
Join Varina Supervisor Tyrone Nelson for a town hall meeting about Henrico’s proposed Prime Agriculture/Rural Conservation land-use designation, updates on New Market Heights Trail and more. The community conversation will occur on Monday Oct. 20 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Varina High School, 7053 Messer Rd.
Can’t attend in person? Join via WebEx
Webinar number: 2318 776 8517
or join by phone: 1-415-655-0002 (access code 2318 776 8517)

Volunteer Opportunity: Lawncare Assistance
2025-10-22 09:00 - 13:00 | VA
Community Revitalization Lawncare Assistance Project
The project will involve cutting grass, hedge trimming and removing overgrowth. Participants will need to wear long pants and long sleeves as well as closed-toe shoes.
We will be providing the necessary lawn equipment, gloves and water.
Sign-Up Link

Patterson Ave Park: Community Meeting
2025-10-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Maybeury Elementary School, 901 Maybeury Drive, Richmond, 23229, United States
Patterson Ave Park Community Meeting
On August 4, Henrico County announced plans to create a neighborhood park on Patterson Avenue. The wooded 6-acre property is located next to Maybeury Elementary School and the Tuckahoe Family YMCA.
Tuckahoe Supervisor Jody Rogish and Henrico County Recreation & Parks invites the public to the first, of several public meetings about the park. These meetings will help to gather feedback on what the community would like to see on the site, which could include recreational amenities and connections to Maybeury and the YMCA.
Learn more about the park project.

Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing
2025-10-23 09:00 - 21:00 | Henrico Western Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road, Henrico, VA, 23228, United States
Board Room – Public Hearing to review variances (i.e., setback requirements), and conditional use permits. Current Agenda
Meeting Information

Varina Community Conversation
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Elko Community Center, 6216 White Oak Road, Henrico, VA, 23150, United States
Join Varina Supervisor Tyrone Nelson for a town hall meeting about Henrico’s proposed Prime Agriculture/Rural Conservation land-use designation, updates on New Market Heights Trail and more. The community conversation will occur on Thursday Oct. 23 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Elko Community Center, 6216 White Oak Rd.
Can’t attend in person? Join via WebEx
Webinar number: 2314 690 1155
or join by phone: 1-415-655-0002 (access code 231 469 01155)

Spooky Season Bash
2025-10-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Belmont Recreation Center, 1600 Hilliard Road, Henrico, VA, 23228, United States
Fri, Oct 24, 4-6 p.m. Belmont Recreation Center.
Celebrate spooky season with your family! Enjoy Sleepy Hollow themed crafts, activities, and a showing of the cartoon.
Information: den63@henrico.gov

Trunk or Treat + Movie in the Park
2025-10-24 16:30 - 21:00 | Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Henrico, VA, 23233
Have some Halloween fun at Deep Run Park on Friday, October 24! Wear your costume, participate in a Trunk or Treat, and walk through our kid-friendly Spooky Trail from 4:30-6:30pm.

Then, grab your chairs or blankets to enjoy a Halloween movie at 7pm in the activity field (near the pond). Food, drinks, and popcorn available for purchase. It’s a spooky good time!
Contact us to learn the movie title – recandparks@henrico.gov or 804-501-PARK.

Movie titles are also shared in our monthly e-newsletter, sign up today!

Henrico Live: The Taters
2025-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road, Henrico, VA, 23075
Long time Taters fans will tell you that their holiday shows are some of their favorites! For over 25 years the band has pulled out all the stops on Halloween to present an always unique experience. This year’s Halloween show features includes your favorite Halloween songs throughout the years as well as their album Don’t Scream! Songs to Keep You Up in Night.

Tickets are on sale now for $10 each. Go to henricolive.com or visit the box office.

Box office hours- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: noon-4pm.

DPFM Fall Festival 2025
2025-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Road, Henrico, VA, 23231, United States
The Dorey Park Farmer’s Market celebrates its annual Fall Festival! Enjoy homemade goods and delicious treats from the market vendors, pick a pumpkin, take a hayride, or sit back and enjoy the music.
Dorey Park Farmers Market is at Dorey Park each Saturday, June-October.

National Drug Take Back Day
2025-10-25 10:00 - 14:00 | VA
Drug Take Back Day
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), we will host Drug Take Back Day events at two different locations within Henrico. Come stop by either of these locations to safely and anonymously dispose of your unneeded or old prescription drugs to ensure they do not end up in the wrong hands.

Henrico Public Safety Building (7721 E. Parham Road)
Henrico Fairfield Library (1401 N. Laburnum Avenue)

Unneeded prescription medications that are old, unwanted, or no longer needed, are a public safety issue, and too often become a gateway to addiction.
If you or someone you know suffers from a Substance Abuse Disorder, please know there is help available. Henrico Mental Health provides treatment and recovery services. Please visit https://henrico.gov/mhds/substance-use-treatment/ for more information.

Henrico Police | Child Safety Seat Check-Up Event
2025-10-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Target – Libbie Mill/Willow Lawn, 5401 W. Broad Street, Henrico, 23230, United States
The Henrico County Police Division will host a Child Safety Seat Check-Up event on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Target (5401 W. Broad Street, Henrico, VA 23230).
WHO
This FREE event is an opportunity for Richmond metro-area residents to make sure their child’s car seat/booster seat is installed properly.
FACTS
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), while most parents and caregivers are confident that they have correctly installed their child’s car seat, almost half (46%) have been installed incorrectly. A properly used/installed car seat can reduce the risk of death for your child by 71%.
WHAT TO BRING
If you plan to attend the event, please bring the following items/individuals, if possible:

The seats with accompanying manuals

Child(ren) who will be using the seats, if possible

Any caregivers (ie. family members, nannies/sitters) who transport the child(ren) in the seats so everyone can be helped and educated on proper use

This event is currently scheduled rain or shine. In the event of severe inclement weather, the event will be postponed to a later date.
MORE INFORMATION
In the event there is a large number of vehicles waiting for the check-up, Henrico Police does offer Child Safety Seat Check-Ups by appointment. An online form can be filled out and one of our Child Passenger Safety Technicians will work to schedule an appointment with you.
If you have further questions about this event, you can email police@henrico.gov.
Learn more about finding the right car seat or booster seat for your child.
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Varina Community Conversation
2025-10-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road, Henrico, VA, 23075
Join Varina Supervisor Tyrone Nelson for a town hall meeting about Henrico’s proposed Prime Agriculture/Rural Conservation land-use designation, updates on New Market Heights Trail and more. The community conversation will occur on Monday Oct. 27 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Rd.
Can’t attend in person? Join via WebEx
Webinar number: 2305 280 3231
or join by phone: 1-415-655-0002 (access code 230 528 03231)

CarFit
2025-10-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Deep Run Recreation Center, 9910 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VA, 23233, United States
Join us for CarFit on Tuesday, October 28th from 10am to 1pm at the Deep Run Recreation Center (9910 Ridgefield Parkway Henrico, VA 23233). Having the proper fit inside your vehicle can help protect you & those around you. At this CarFit event, participants will be assessed by a team of professionals to ensure they “fit” their vehicle properly for maximum comfort and safety. A CarFit check takes 20 minutes. Registration is required. To register contact the Advocate for the Aging at agingadvocate@henrico.gov or 804-501-5065.

Board of Supervisors Meeting
2025-10-28 18:00, 2025-11-12 18:00 | Henrico Western Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road, Henrico, VA, 23228, United States
Board of Supervisors meetings can be viewed live from your computer, and all agendas and recording of meetings are archived.
If you wish to speak at this Board meeting during the public comment period, please fill out the Meeting Participation Form.

Webex Event Link and Guidance for the Board of Supervisors Meeting

Trunk or Treat
2025-10-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 N. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VA, 23223, United States
Pop the trunks and grab your bags – it’s time for a candy-filled cruise through a parking lot of decorated cars, costumes, and sweet surprises! No doorbells, just drive-up delights!
Information: qua024@henrico.gov

Fairfield Forum with Fairfield District Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III
2025-10-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Harvie Elementary School, 3401 Harvie Road, Richmond, VA, 23223, United States
Fairfield District Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III will host a Fairfield Forum meeting Thursday, Oct. 30 to discuss resources for seniors, voting and school boundary adjustments/redistricting in Henrico County. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. at Harvie Elementary School, 3401 Harvie Road.
Residents are welcome to attend in-person or participate remotely via WebEx. To participate by phone, dial 415-655-0002 and enter 2311 849 8186 as the meeting’s webinar number or access code.
Questions may be asked during the meeting or sent in advance to dod025@henrico.gov. For more information, visit the Fairfield District supervisor page or call 804-501-4208.

On the Air Radio Players present Jolly Holidays
2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23060, United States
On the Air Radio Players are excited to present an old-time radio show, Jolly Holidays with OTARP. Come and be a part of the studio audience for this hour-long taping featuring live music and sound effects and lots of holiday fun for the whole family.
Wed & Thur, Dec 3 & 4, 7-8pm.
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen.
Information: per22@henrico.gov or 501-5859

[Canceled] Board of Real Estate Review and Equalization
2025-11-05 08:30 - 13:00 | Henrico Western Government Center, 4301 E. Parham Road, Henrico, VA, 23228, United States
For the purpose of hearing previously scheduled appeals on market value, equalization and errors in such real estate assessments.
All meetings will be held on Wednesdays at 8:30am in the Administration Board Room, unless otherwise noted.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission 2025
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Recreation & Parks Main Office, 6800 Staples Mill Rd, Henrico, VA, 23228, United States
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) serves as a liaison between the Director of Recreation and Parks, the Board of Supervisors, and the citizens of the community.
The commission meets on the first Wednesday of each month, unless noted differently below. Effective March 2025, meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m.
2025 Meeting Notes & Changes
April: Meeting moved to April 9
July: Meeting moved to July 9
August: No Meeting
December: Joint Meeting and Luncheon with HPAC

Volunteer Opportunity: Taylor Farm Park Community Tree Planting
2025-11-07 09:00 - 11:30 | Taylor Farm Park, 200 Whiteside Road, Sandston, 23150, United States
Henrico Recreation & Parks, HEART, and Capital Trees is teaming up to plant trees. No experience is necessary
Volunteer Duties
Volunteers will help plant 21 trees at Taylor Farm Park, increasing Henrico’s tree canopy and enhancing biodiversity in the park. Volunteers will assist with removing burlap casings, placing trees, and filling in mulch rings with the help of Capital Trees and Henrico County leaders. No experience necessary; this is a great chance to learn best practices for your own home!
Requirements
No gardening experience necessary, but ideally volunteers should be ready to:

Bend, squat, kneel, and /or stand for extended periods
Lift up to 20lbs
Use hand tools such as: trowel, shovel, etc
Be comfortable working outside
Please bring a refillable water bottle
Closed-toed, sturdy shoes
All other materials, including gloves, will be provided.

Volunteer Link

Cancelled: The Jazz Ambassadors
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road, Henrico, VA, 23075
*11/4 Update: The Jazz Ambassadors concert has been cancelled due to lack of government appropriations.

The Jazz Ambassadors present “This We’ll Defend,” a video-integrated, patriotic concert experience. Join America’s Big Band as they celebrate military service through music and storytelling. Honor our Greatest Generation, ‘Welcome Home’ Vietnam Veterans, and get to know today’s American Soldiers. Be inspired and entertained by the military’s finest musicians as The Jazz Ambassadors share the meaning behind the motto, “This We’ll Defend.”

A student jazz ensemble from VCUarts Department of Music will open the concert with a short performance. The 17-piece VCU Jazz Orchestra has a long reputation as one of the finest jazz ensembles in the region. Come hear these amazing, young artists play swinging classics from Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and masterpieces by today’s most forward-looking composers!

Free admission! Doors open at 6 p.m.

Volunteer Opportunity: Springfield Park Community Tree Planting
2025-11-08 09:00 - 11:30 | Springfield Park, 4600 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen, VA, 23060, United States
Join Capital Trees and Henrico County Parks and Recreation for a Volunteer Community Tree Planting!
Volunteer Duties
Volunteers will help plant 20 trees at Springfield Park, increasing Henrico’s tree canopy and enhancing biodiversity in the park. Volunteers will assist with removing burlap casings, placing trees, and filling in mulch rings with the help of Capital Trees and Henrico County leaders. No experience necessary; this is a great chance to learn best practices for your own home!
Requirements
No gardening experience necessary, but ideally volunteers should be ready to:

Bend, squat, kneel, and /or stand for extended periods
Lift up to 20lbs
Use hand tools such as: trowel, shovel, etc
Be comfortable working outside
Please bring a refillable water bottle
Closed-toed, sturdy shoes
All other materials, including gloves, will be provided.

Volunteer Link

Community Connections Day
2025-11-08 12:00 - 15:00 | New Bridge Learning Center, 5915 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, VA, 23223, United States
Henrico County is hosting a Community Connections Day on Saturday, Nov. 8 from noon to 3:30 at the New Bridge Learning Center (5915 Nine Mile Road). A special thank you to New Bridge Learning Center for offering their space to their neighbors!
Come out and join the fun!
Guests will enjoy:

Trunk-or-treat for kids – visit each resource table for treats and school supplies
DJ Rah and dancing
Games and activities for the whole family
Fire truck
Master Your Moment – teaching financial literacy
Naloxone training and free naloxone to save the life of someone overdosing
Safety item giveaway to include gun locks, lock boxes and safe drug disposal kits
Henrico County Resources including: Police, Fire, Mental Health, Sheriff’s Office, and Recreation & Parks
Neighborhood Resource Center
Richmond/Henrico Health District

**In the event of rain on Saturday, Nov. 8, the postponed date for the event will be Saturday, Nov. 15.**

1775: Subject or Citizen?
2025-11-08 13:00 - 16:00 | Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA, 23060, United States
It’s 1775, and time to decide: Do you remain subject to the King or forge a new path as an independent citizen? While you ponder your path, you’ll get to talk many individuals to get their perspectives and experience period activities. Live musket firing demonstrations at 2:00 and 3:00pm.

Roving first-person interpreters:

Virginia’s Last Royal Governor, Lord Dunmore
Patrick Henry
Anne Harrison Randolph, of Wilton
London, enslaved young man (“owned” by the Quaker Pleasants family)

Reenactors:

Soldiers from the British 64th Regiment on Foot
Children from the Youth Virginia Regiment will be portraying Patriot militia
Soldiers from 7th Virginia
Tea merchant

Museum partners (Info booths):

Preservation Virginia (John Marshall House)
Virginia Museum of History & Culture
St. John’s Church

Organizations:

Henrico County Public Library
Richmond Revolutionary War Roundtable
St. George Royal Society
Henrico County Historical Society
Daughters of the American Revolution, Commonwealth Chapter

Activities:

Live period music by Marshall & Company
Historical games for kids
Enroll in the 1775 militia
1775 exhibit
Discovery Quest
Hot cider and cookies

Demonstrations:

Candle making
Blacksmithing
Spinning

Information: rec-history@henrico.gov

Henrico Police "Vets in Law Enforcement" Information Session
2025-11-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Henrico County Training Center, 7701 E. Parham Road, Henrico, VA, 23294, United States
Are you looking to continue your career in service? Then look no further than the Henrico County Police Division!
Henrico Police is hosting a “Vets in Law Enforcement” informational session on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Henrico County Training Center (7701 E. Parham Road).
This is an opportunity to learn about our agency’s role within the county and how fellow veterans have transitioned from their military service into law enforcement. There will also be on-site resources available if you wish to apply.
As of 2025, the Division has nearly 150 employees (sworn and civilian) who are veterans across the six U.S. Military branches of service. These individuals continue to feel a call to service, now protecting and serving our community members in Henrico County.
Some of the benefits of continuing your service by joining Henrico Police include:

Purchase up to four (4) years of active military service through the Virginia Retirement System;
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) up to two-years (2) during the Basic Police Academy and through Field Training;
Four Days On/Four Days Off Permanent Schedule;
Paid Military Leave (if still in the Reserves or National Guard);
Personally-Assigned Take Home Car, Cell Phone, Equipment, etc.

We are currently hiring for our 86th Basic Police Academy (BPA). New police recruits have a starting salary of $64,038.
RSVP:
You’re encouraged to RSVP to this event by signing up via SignUp Genius.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
If you have further questions or concerns, please contact PoliceRecruiting@henrico.gov or call (804) 501-4801. Further information about our hiring process and our academy can be found via our recruiting website.
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[Closed] Veterans Day
2025-11-11 | VA
County observed holiday, offices closed.
