Sports & Outdoors

Fall is officially here, and Richmond is ready to get spooky. From haunted history and eerie gardens to pumpkins, ghost stories, and Halloween celebrations, there are plenty of ways to embrace the season around RVA.

Whether you're visiting for the weekend or looking to see your hometown through fresh eyes, these five outdoor experiences offer some of the best ways to get outside and explore the Richmond region.

Fall is officially here, and Richmond is ready to get spooky. From haunted history and eerie gardens to pumpkins, ghost stories, and Halloween celebrations, there are plenty of ways to embrace the season around RVA.

Whether you're visiting for the weekend or looking to see your hometown through fresh eyes, these five outdoor experiences offer some of the best ways to get outside and explore the Richmond region.

This summer, Richmond ToolBank, Virginia Pride, and OutRVA teamed up for a hands-on volunteer project with a lasting impact. Together, volunteers built and painted a series of Pride-themed picnic tables that have been installed in parks and community spaces throughout the Richmond region. We spoke with Kayla Telleria, Marketing Coordinator at Richmond ToolBank, about why initiatives like this matter beyond Pride Month.

On Thursday evenings in Richmond, a group of runners and walkers gather outside of Babe’s of Carytown. What started in early August 2025 as a simple meet-up has quickly grown into Rainbow Miles Run Club, a queer-centered run club that’s less about competition and more about connection.

In the heart of Richmond, Virginia, a unique space is challenging the status quo of traditional gyms, offering a haven for the LGBTQIA community to thrive in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Body Arc, Richmond's First Queer Owned Gym, is not just a fitness center but a celebration of diversity, joy, and self-love.