Great 8 Events: 5th Richmond Tree Week and more weekend events
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Are you looking for events happening this weekend? Good Morning Richmond Anchor Delaney Hall and StormTracker8 Meteorologist Matt DiNardo have you covered with details of an exciting weekend ahead.
Delaney and Matt returned to the livestream studio for another episode of Great 8 Events, with this week featuring the 5th Richmond Tree Week, formerly known as Arbor Day RVA.
The 2024 Richmond Tree Week begins Friday, Oct. 11 until Sunday, Oct. 20. This 10-day celebration, hosted by Reforest Richmond, is an annual autumn celebration that highlights Richmond's urban forestry.
Delaney interviewed Matt Szucs, the Volunteer Coordinator of Reforest Richmond, who shared what volunteers and guests can expect at the Richmond Tree Week events.
Other event's that were mentioned included:
- 18th Annual Step Up for Down Syndrome 5K and Family Festival, located at 2999 Darbytown Road in Henrico -- Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Poe's Enchanted Garden Family Festival at the Poe Museum -- Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- RVA Oyster Festival at Main Line Brewery -- Saturday, Oct. 12 from 1 to 6 p.m.
- RVA Music Fest at Dogwood Dell -- Saturday, Oct. 12 from noon to 8 p.m.
- Henrico Bug Bizarre at Deep Run Recreation Center -- Saturday, Oct. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m.
For previous episodes of Great 8 Events and to watch more livestream content, visit the WRIC NOW page.
