LIST: Free youth events in Richmond for a safe spring break
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Richmond leaders are coming together to help ensure the city's younger residents have a safe, enjoyable spring break.
From Friday, March 27 until Sunday, April 5, the Richmond Police Department -- in partnership with the city's Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Virginia State Police -- will participate in the "Spring Forward Initiative."
This initiative combines free programming for youth and families with enhanced public safety efforts in hopes of creating a safer spring break experience.
From single-day workshops to day camps, here's a look at the events that will be offered as part of the Spring Forward Initiative.
2026 Spring Forward Initiative event schedule. (Photo: Richmond City Government)
2026 Spring Forward Initiative event schedule. (Photo: Richmond City Government)
"Out Of This World" One Day Camp -- March 30
- When: Monday, March 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Where: Armstrong Renaissance Apartments, 1665 N. 31st St.
- Who can participate: Limited to Richmond Parks and Recreation
- Contact: Jennifer Oduro, 804-314-5252
Real Life Mosby Court Spring Fun Day -- March 30 and March 31
- When: Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Where: Mosby Court Community Center, 1543 Coalter St.
- Who can participate: Ages 7 to 18
Mini Camps -- March 30 and March 31
- When: Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where: Lucks Field, Powhatan, TB Smith and Southside community centers
- Who can participate: Limited to participants in Parks and Recreation Programs
- Contact: 804-646-1624
Writing Workshops -- March 30 and April 2
- When: Monday, March 30 and Thursday, April 2
- Where: Armstrong Renaissance, 1665 N. 31st St.
- Who can participate: Limited to student residents
- Contact: Charmeya McMurray, 804-585-6315
We Matter RVA Middle and High School Camps -- March 30 through April 2
- When: Monday, March 30 through Thursday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Contact: 804-643-0002
Anna Julia Cooper School Open Gym -- March 30 through April 2
- When: Monday, March 30 through Thursday, April 2
- Where: Anna Julia Cooper School, 2100 N. 29th St.
- Contact: Krissi Morley, 804-248-9838
Greater Richmond Fit4Kids, Sports and Drop-in Activities -- March 30 through April 2
- When: Monday, March 30 through Thursday, April 2
- Where: T.B. Smith Community Center, 2015 Ruffin Rd.
- Contact: Katie Daniel, 703-217-6711
Violence Awareness Week -- March 30 through April 2
- When: Monday, March 30 through Thursday, April 2
- Contact: Chenice Brown, 804-244-0231
Maymont Foundation Programs -- March 30 through April 2
- When: Monday, March 30 through Thursday, April 2
- Where: Maymont Robins Nature Center, 2201 Shields Lake Dr.
- Contact: Krista Weatherford, 804-358-7166
Spring Break With A Purpose -- March 30 through April 2
- When: Monday, March 30 through Thursday, April 2
- Where: 730 East Broad St.
- Who can participate: Ages 13 through 17
- Contact: Ericka Wakefield, 804-646-6484, Ericka.Wakefield@rva.gov
Kindergarten through 5th Grade Camps -- March 30 through April 2
- When: Monday, March 30 through Thursday, April 2 from 10 am. to 2 p.m.
- Where: Southside, Randolph and Powhatan community centers
Speak Up, Let's Talk -- March 30 through April 4
- When: Monday, March 30 through Saturday, April 4
- Where: Richmond Juvenile Detention Center, 1700 Oliver Hill Way
League For Safer Streets -- March 31
- When: Tuesday, March 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.
- Where: Liberation Church, 5501 Midlothian Turnpike
Old School Field Day -- April 1 and April 2
- When: Wednesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Where: Fairfield Community Center, 2506 Phaup St.
- Who can participate: Limited to Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA) residents
Peace Pull Ups -- April 1 through April 4
- When: Wednesday, April 1 through Saturday, April 4
- Where: Mosby Court, Redd and Coulter streets
Bingo Beats and Safe Streets -- April 2
- When: Thursday, April 2
- Where: Ann Hardy Plaza, 1000 Pollock St.
- Who can participate: Seniors
Real Life/RRHA Fairfield Spring Fun Day -- April 3
- When: Friday, April 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Where: Fairfield Community Center, 2506 Phaup St.
- Who can participate: Ages 7 through 18
Additionally, both Richmond police officers and state troopers will conduct traffic enforcement initiatives, as well as focused investigations, throughout the city during this time.
