Memorial Day weekend in Richmond starts right now, with events to honor America’s heroes as well as family-friendly festivals + summer-starting soirees.

Here’s an overview of the next few days…

Weather

Sat: 84° | ⛅️| 20% chance of rain
Sun: 86° | ⛅️ | 10% chance of rain
Mon: 84° | ☀️ | 10% chance of rain

Memorial Day

Starting today, Vic Wise is leading the 105-mile Freedom Ruck from the Virginia War Memorial all the way to Arlington National Cemetery in DC to honor those who died serving our country. The runners do it with weighted rucksacks the entire time. The event raises money for the Navy SEAL Foundation.

Family-friendly fun

Seasonal summer starters

Kings Dominion’s Soak City is opening for the season Saturday at noon, and will end the night with Opening Weekend Fireworks.

If you want to stay in the city, four Richmond pools are reopening this Saturday from 12-6 p.m., and will run on weekends through Sat., June 18.

Are you jumping for June? We’re dropping our June PlanAhead in the next few days. In the meantime, send us some can’t-miss June celebrations to add to our ever-growing events list.