Tour Westover Episcopal Church, circa 1730, one of six historic structures on the annual Autumn Pilgrimage House Tour, Sept. 26. (Photo courtesy Autumn Pilgrimage House Tour)
Sept. 4
Makers Market First Friday
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture celebrates the first Friday of each month with this family-friendly event featuring live music, activities and food trucks.Admission is free and includes access to the galleries. 5 to 8 p.m. virginiahistory.org
Sept. 18-19
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sale
Stock up on the best plants for your garden at this annual sale in parking lot B at the garden. Have your questions answered by master gardeners and master naturalists. Admission is free. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. lewisginter.org
Sept. 24-Dec. 16
“Becoming”
A new exhibition at The Branch Museum of Design features the work of Thornton Dial and Sanford Kogan, reinterpreting everyday items to create art that emphasizes a new beginning and “what happens next.” Admission is $10. branchmuseum.org
Sept. 26
Autumn Pilgrimage House Tour
Organized by Westover Episcopal Church, this year’s tour features the chuch and five other historic properties in Charles City County: Berkeley Plantation, River Lea, Granville, Hardens Bluff and Westover Plantation. Preordered lunch is available. Tickets are $45 before Sept. 1; $60 after. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. westoverepiscopalchurch.org
Sept. 26-27
Bier-Garden at Maymont
Welcome the fall season with a taste of Bavarian and other European cuisines along with traditional and local craft beers. The event includes music and entertainment, a market with handcrafted items, and a dedicated kids’ area. Visit the website for ticket information and other details. maymont.org
Oct. 8
Fine Arts & Flowers: Guest Speaker Amy Balsters
An award-winning floral design educator and Team Flowers’ Designer of the Year 2018, Amy Balsters will speak about artful arrangement and her signature “loose and airy style.” The lecture, held in the Cheek Theater, complements the biennial museum-wide exhibition of floral arrangements inspired by art in the VMFA’s permanent collection. Admission is $50. 10 to 11 a.m. vmfa.museum
Oct. 9
Fancy This: Charlotte Moss and Margot Shaw on Beauty
Join celebrated designer and author Charlotte Moss and Flower magazine founder and Editor-in-chief Margot Shaw at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture for an inspiring conversation exploring the enduring pursuit of beauty. Learn how their ideals are reflected in their newest books, “Charlotte Moss: At Home in Virginia” and Shaw’s “Flowering Outdoors.” Meet Moss and Shaw at a book signing and afternoon tea following their talk. The event, presented by Maison Vie, is a benefit for The Branch Museum of Design. Tickets are $100. maisonvie.style
Oct. 21
Modern Richmond: Westhampton Modern
Stroll through this new Granite Avenue home, designed by architect Josh McCullar and built by Lancaster Custom Builders, that blends the area’s character with a modern design. The home features interior designs by Ivey Design Group. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit the website for ticket information and other details. modernrichmond.org
Oct. 29
Golden Hammer Awards
Established in 2000 by Historic Richmond, these awards recognize excellence in neighborhood revitalization projects that range from restoration and adaptive use to new construction and historic preservation. The 2026 awards will be hosted at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in Richmond. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit the website for ticket information and other details. historicrichmond.com
