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Celebrate Easter Break in Richmond - Virginia

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers year-round beauty with more than 40 acres of spectacular gardens and the mid-Atlantic's only classically styled Conservatory open to the public.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers year-round beauty with more than 40 acres of spectacular gardens and the mid-Atlantic's only classically styled Conservatory open to the public.

Photo Credit: Courtesy Richmond Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau

Richmond offers a convenient Virginia location near many popular attractions and several delightful gardens. Kings Dominion is just north of Richmond, while Colonial Williamsburg is about a one hour trip to the southeast.

Easter Events - A few popular Richmond Easter weekend celebrations and traditions are:
  • Family Easter at Maymont
    On the Saturday of Easter weekend, Maymont is filled with holiday activities for children, including an Egg-cellent Egg Hunt, bonnet making, storytelling, carriage rides, baby animals, visits with the Easter Bunny and more.

  • Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
    Easter weekend activities at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens include special appearances by and photo ops with Peter Rabbit, storytelling, Easter Sunday brunch in the Tea House and a concert performed by the Richmond Concert Band, plus more.

  • Easter on Parade
    Easter Sunday - One of Richmond's most popular annual celebrations, this Easter festival along Monument Avenue brings an array of Easter bonnets plus live music, clowns, crafts, food vendors and more.
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