Community Calendar

In June 2026, to honor America’s 250th anniversary, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture will unveil VMHC IllumiNATION, a breathtaking video art projection that brings the American story to life. Set against the museum’s historic facade, this immersive experience will blend artistic light, historic imagery, and music to transport viewers on a powerful journey through time and place.

This FREE community event will invite every viewer to see themselves within the fabric of American history—deepening understanding, sparking reflection, and inspiring a lasting appreciation for our shared past. A festive block-party atmosphere will enhance the four-night run of shows. As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the entire VMHC campus will come alive with popular local bands, art displays, cultural demonstrations, community group exhibitors, and crafts and games for the whole family.

All schedules are subject to change.

Happens on the following Dates:
Jun 25, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Jun 26, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Jun 27, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Jun 28, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHT NO PREP EVERY Friday Night (weather updates will always be announced day of) Kids 15 & under get FREE spectator admission with paid adult Thanks to Camping World!
Friday night gates open at 5pm Racing from 6pm till about 11pm.
Bring your car, truck, SUV, whatever and have some FUN!
Motorcycles, ATV's, UTV's, and Dirtbikes are welcome as well as long as racers have: Headlights and taillights and follow posted speed in paddocks and in front of the building of 5mph or you will be required to leave immediately. No warnings, this is for the safety of our spectators especially the children!
Long Pants and Long Sleeves
Leather Gloves
Boots (Over the ankle)
Helmet (Full face/SNELL approved)
You can simply come out, pay and have fun making passes! $25 to race or $10 to watch!
Kids 15 & under get FREE spectator admission with paid adult Thanks to Camping World!

WhosYourDriver.org is the official Safe Driving partner of Dominion Raceway, and they want to remind you... Any track, any race, any time... always ask: Who’s your driver? Plan ahead for a safe ride home!

WEEKLY FRIDAY NIGHT NO PREP EVERY Friday Night (weather updates will always be announced day of) Kids 15 & under get FREE spectator admission with paid adult Thanks to Camping World!
Friday night gates open at 5pm Racing from 6pm till about 11pm.
Bring your car, truck, SUV, whatever and have some FUN!
Motorcycles, ATV's, UTV's, and Dirtbikes are welcome as well as long as racers have: Headlights and taillights and follow posted speed in paddocks and in front of the building of 5mph or you will be required to leave immediately. No warnings, this is for the safety of our spectators especially the children!
Long Pants and Long Sleeves
Leather Gloves
Boots (Over the ankle)
Helmet (Full face/SNELL approved)
You can simply come out, pay and have fun making passes! $25 to race or $10 to watch!
Kids 15 & under get FREE spectator admission with paid adult Thanks to Camping World!

WhosYourDriver.org is the official Safe Driving partner of Dominion Raceway, and they want to remind you... Any track, any race, any time... always ask: Who’s your driver? Plan ahead for a safe ride home!

This event runs from May 22, 2026 to Aug 28, 2026 and happens every:
Fridays: 5:00pm - 11:00pm

Join us on Friday, June 26th, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for Art Works’ 4th Friday Opening Reception featuring new exhibits by regional and local artists. This month’s exhibitions include mixed-media works by Heidi Peelen Brooks exploring domestic life and identity; a colorful tribute to artist Joe DeIulio; nature-inspired pastels and monoprints by Diane Wilkin; expressive abstract paintings by Deborah Milan Brudvig; Living Earth, a photographic exploration of the natural world; and an All Media Show featuring works by local and regional artists. Our Bridge Project will feature Zahra Chowdhury’s mixed-media portraits as they examine identity, perception, and the power of the veiled gaze

Meet the artists, enjoy live music, refreshments, and libations sponsored by RVA Thriving Artists, and experience an evening celebrating Richmond’s creative community. The reception is free and open to the public with free parking available. Exhibits continue through July 18, 2026. The Bridge Project Exhibit will continue through August 31st.

Join us at Wilton House Museum on Friday, June 26th from 6-8pm for a lecture with Richard Bell. Bell is a professor of History at the University of Maryland and the author of the book Stolen: Five Free Boys Kidnapped into Slavery and their Astonishing Odyssey Home. In this engaging program, he explores his newest book, The American Revolution and the Fate of the World, covering the American Revolution as a global conflict that reshaped communities across continents and transformed lives far beyond the colonies. A Q&A with the author, book signing, and a wine and cheese reception will follow the lecture.

Join the Blacksburg Community Band on Henderson Lawn as part of the VT School of Performing Arts and Town of Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival, This concert will include a medley from Fiddler on the Roof, and a lot of patriotic music as we approach our nation's 250th celebration! Bring a lawn chair and wish for sunny skies :-)

The event is free and open to the public, so we hope to see you there!

Join the Blacksburg Community Band on Henderson Lawn as part of the VT School of Performing Arts and Town of Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival, This concert will include a medley from Fiddler on the Roof, and a lot of patriotic music as we approach our nation's 250th celebration! Bring a lawn chair and wish for sunny skies :-)

The event is free and open to the public, so we hope to see you there!

Join the Blacksburg Community Band on Henderson Lawn as part of the VT School of Performing Arts and Town of Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival, This concert will include a medley from Fiddler on the Roof, and a lot of patriotic music as we approach our nation's 250th celebration! Bring a lawn chair and wish for sunny skies :-)

The event is free and open to the public, so we hope to see you there!

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.
The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

One of Sondheim’s most popular works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated show with the opportunity to feature actors adept at dark comedy. Designers will especially enjoy highlighting the fantastical elements of this magical word.

In June 2026, to honor America’s 250th anniversary, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture will unveil VMHC IllumiNATION, a breathtaking video art projection that brings the American story to life. Set against the museum’s historic facade, this immersive experience will blend artistic light, historic imagery, and music to transport viewers on a powerful journey through time and place.

This FREE community event will invite every viewer to see themselves within the fabric of American history—deepening understanding, sparking reflection, and inspiring a lasting appreciation for our shared past. A festive block-party atmosphere will enhance the four-night run of shows. As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the entire VMHC campus will come alive with popular local bands, art displays, cultural demonstrations, community group exhibitors, and crafts and games for the whole family.

All schedules are subject to change.

Happens on the following Dates:
Jun 25, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Jun 26, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Jun 27, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Jun 28, 2026, 6:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)