Richmond · Joe’s Inn · Multiple locations in Richmond area · Restaurants
Every Monday and Tuesday, kids eat FREE from the Kids Menu (one per paying adult entree).
When: Mondays and Tuesdays
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Monday
Glen Allen · Dave & Buster's - Richmond · 4001 Brownstone Blvd, Glen Allen VA 23060 · Entertainment
Active-duty and retired military get free $10 Power Card + 15% off food and non-alcoholic beverages with valid military ID.
When: Every Monday
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Glen Allen · Dave & Buster's - Richmond · 4001 Brownstone Blvd, Glen Allen VA 23060 · Senior, Military & Student Discounts
Free $10 Power Card and 15% off food/non-alcoholic beverages for active and retired military with ID.
When: Every Monday (Military Mondays)
Source: Dave & Buster'sLast verified:
Tuesday
Richmond · Joe’s Inn · Multiple locations in Richmond area · Restaurants
Every Monday and Tuesday, kids eat FREE from the Kids Menu (one per paying adult entree).
When: Mondays and Tuesdays
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Richmond · City Pantry at City Church · 4700 Oakleys Lane · Food Pantries
Food pantry; no ID needed, serves all areas.
When: 2 PM – 4 PM
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Richmond · Commonwealth Catholic Charities · 1601 Rolling Hills Drive, Richmond, VA 23229 · Food Pantries
Emergency food available; once every 30 days per family. Serves Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, Powhatan. Photo ID recommended.
When: Tue, Wed, Thu 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Richmond · Commonwealth Catholic Charities - Food Pantry · 1601 Rolling Hills Drive · Food Pantries
Food pantry providing free groceries; photo ID required, serves all areas.
When: 9 AM – 12 PM
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Wednesday
Richmond · River City Diner · Richmond area locations · Restaurants
Every Wednesday beginning at 5PM, one FREE kid’s meal per paying adult.
When: Wednesdays beginning at 5 PM
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Richmond · City Pantry at City Church · 4700 Oakleys Lane · Food Pantries
Food pantry; no ID needed, serves all areas.
When: 2 PM – 4 PM
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Richmond · Commonwealth Catholic Charities · 1601 Rolling Hills Drive, Richmond, VA 23229 · Food Pantries
Emergency food available; once every 30 days per family. Serves Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, Powhatan. Photo ID recommended.
When: Tue, Wed, Thu 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Richmond · Commonwealth Catholic Charities - Food Pantry · 1601 Rolling Hills Drive · Food Pantries
Food pantry providing free groceries; photo ID required, serves all areas.
When: 9 AM – 12 PM
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Thursday
Richmond · City Pantry at City Church · 4700 Oakleys Lane · Food Pantries
Food pantry; no ID needed, serves all areas.
When: 2 PM – 4 PM
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Richmond · Commonwealth Catholic Charities · 1601 Rolling Hills Drive, Richmond, VA 23229 · Food Pantries
Emergency food available; once every 30 days per family. Serves Richmond, Chesterfield, Henrico, Hanover, Powhatan. Photo ID recommended.
When: Tue, Wed, Thu 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Richmond · Commonwealth Catholic Charities - Food Pantry · 1601 Rolling Hills Drive · Food Pantries
Food pantry providing free groceries; photo ID required, serves all areas.
When: 9 AM – 12 PM
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Friday
Richmond · Belmont Community Resource Services Food Pantry · 3510 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA · Food Pantries
Open every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon; serves hundreds of families with free food (partner of Feed More).
When: Fridays 8:30 AM - noon
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Richmond · Belmont Community Resource Services Food Pantry · 3510 Broad Rock Blvd · Food Pantries
Food pantry open Fridays; serves all areas with photo ID; distributes large amounts of free food weekly.
When: 9 AM – 1 PM
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Richmond · City Pantry at City Church · 4700 Oakleys Lane · Food Pantries
Food pantry; no ID needed, serves all areas.
When: 2 PM – 4 PM
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Saturday
Richmond · Children’s Museum of Richmond · 2626 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220 · Entertainment
One free general admission for Bank of America credit/debit cardholders (with photo ID) on the first full weekend of the month.
When: First full weekend of every month
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Sunday
Richmond · Moe’s Southwest Grill · Richmond area locations · Restaurants
Kids eat FREE all day Sunday with purchase of adult entrée.
When: Sundays all day
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Every day / Anytime
Richmond · Taco Bell · Participating U.S. Taco Bell locations in Richmond metro · Fast Food
New Taco Bell Rewards members get a free Welcome Reward: choose a Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito or Soft Taco. Redeemable once, via the app, within 14 days of issuance, while supplies last. Free account required. Participating U.S. locations.
When: Ongoing
Source: Taco BellLast verified:
Richmond · Krispy Kreme · Participating locations · Restaurants
FREE Original Glazed or Classic Ring doughnut for customers in costume.
When: All day
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Richmond · QDOBA · Participating locations · Restaurants
FREE entrée with purchase of an entrée and drink for Rewards members.
When: All day
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Richmond · Virginia Museum of Fine Arts · 200 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220 · Events
VMFA evening program with collection highlight tours, drink specials, and live music or dancing. The Richmond Experience listing for November 6, 2026, says the series runs Fridays from 6 to 8 PM and is free.
When: 2026-11-06
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Richmond · Ballast · 1320 Summit Ave, Richmond, VA 23230 · Events
Free artisan and vintage market in Scott�s Addition at Ballast, with local food and drink vendors. Visit Richmond lists November 7 and 8, 2026, noon to 4:00 PM.
When: 2026-11-07
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Richmond · Richmond Arts District · W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220 · Events
Monthly First Fridays along Historic Broad Street, with neighbors in Jackson Ward and Monroe Ward. Richmond CultureWorks lists gallery openings, performances, sidewalk sales, and community events, with free admission.
When: 2026-11-06
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Richmond · Virginia Museum of History & Culture · 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220 · Events
Holiday market of Virginia and mid-Atlantic makers at the VMHC, with craft demonstrations. Friday includes free after-hours museum admission, live music, food trucks, and family activities. Saturday market access is free; exhibitions such as Barbie: A Cultural Icon are separate.
When: Nov. 27, 5:00 PM�8:00 PM; Nov. 28, 10:00 AM�3:00 PM
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Henrico · Lakeside Farmers' Market · 6110 Lakeside Avenue, Henrico, VA 23228 · Events
Twisted Carrot Farm�s holiday maker market at Lakeside Farmers� Market, with visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, an ornament craft, live music, and food trucks. Visit Richmond says it is free and family-friendly, with no pets.
When: 2026-11-06
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Richmond · Brambly Park · 1708 Belleville St, Richmond, VA 23230 · Events
Outdoor Sunday market of local artisans selling handmade goods. Richmond CultureWorks lists November dates on Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026, and marks admission free.
When: Sundays 1:00 PM�5:00 PM
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Richmond · Agecroft Hall and Gardens · 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA 23221 · Events
Outdoor maker market organized by Petty Markets at Agecroft Hall and Gardens, with food and drink vendors. Visit Richmond says garden admission is free that day.
When: 12:00 PM�5:00 PM
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Richmond · Children’s Museum of Richmond · Richmond · Entertainment
Free general admission for Bank of America cardholders on the first full weekend of every month with card and ID.
When: First full weekend of the month
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Richmond · Richmond Shakespeare · Virginia Rep's Theatre Gym, 114 W. Broad Street · Entertainment
Free admission to the theatrical adaptation of Frankenstein.
When: Various times
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Richmond · Multiple Richmond museums (e.g., Agecroft Hall, Science Museum, VMHC) · Various (see individual museums) · Entertainment
SNAP/EBT cardholders receive free or reduced admission (typically $1-2 or free) at participating museums including Agecroft Hall (free), Lewis Ginter ($1), Science Museum, VMHC (free), etc.
When: During regular museum hours
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Richmond · Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) · 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd., Richmond, VA 23220 · Entertainment
Permanent collection free to visit 365 days a year. Special exhibitions may have fees.
When: Open daily (permanent collection always free)
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North Chesterfield / Richmond area · 5 Loaves · 5001 Ridgedale Parkway #315, North Chesterfield, VA 23234 · Food Pantries
Distributes food and fresh produce to seniors, homeless, and disadvantaged families; home delivery of fresh produce available.
When: Mobile distributions and home delivery for homebound
Source: 5 Loaves OfficialLast verified:
Richmond · AARP Foundation · Participating Tax-Aide sites in Richmond metro · Bills & Assistance
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation at sites nationwide.
When: Tax season
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Richmond · Anytime Fitness · Richmond locations · Fitness
Try Anytime Fitness free (with possible Apple Fitness+ trial); open 24/7.
When: Trial period
Source: Anytime FitnessLast verified:
Richmond · Atlantic Outreach Group · 4411 Jacque Street, Richmond VA 23230 · Food Pantries
Emergency food bags available Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM (first-come); full grocery by appointment. Mobile pantry Tuesdays.
When: Office hours Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM for emergency; scheduled pickups
Source: Atlantic Outreach Group OfficialLast verified:
Richmond · Benefits.gov · Nationwide in Richmond metro · Bills & Assistance
Official U.S. government benefits finder for assistance programs including utility and phone discounts.
When: Ongoing
Source: Benefits.govLast verified:
Richmond · Bryan Park · 4308 Hermitage Road, Richmond VA 23227 · Parks & Outdoors
Free park with trails, sports fields, playgrounds, and nature areas. Listed on National Register of Historic Places.
When: Sunrise to sunset
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Richmond · Byrd Park · 600 S. Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23221 · Parks & Outdoors
Free access to lake, trails, tennis, and amphitheater area.
When: Dawn to dusk
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Canal Walk Free
FreeRichmond · Richmond Canal Walk · Downtown Richmond along the canal · Parks & Outdoors
Free scenic walk with murals and historic markers.
When: Open daily
Listed on Visit Richmond VALast verified:
Midlothian · Cheba Hut · Midlothian location · Shopping
FREE Nugs (4″ sub) or order of Pretzel Nugs; no purchase necessary, in-restaurant only, limit one.
When: 4:20 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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Richmond · Chipotle · Participating U.S. Chipotle restaurants in Richmond metro · Birthday Freebies
Chipotle Rewards members choose one free birthday reward during their birthday month: chips, guac, queso or a drink. Free rewards account required.
When: Ongoing
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Richmond · Crumbl · Participating Crumbl bakeries in Richmond metro · Birthday Freebies
Crumbl Rewards members at Silver status or higher (500 Crumbs earned in the year) get a free single dessert voucher to use on their birthday. Not available at the base level, so it takes prior purchases to qualify.
When: Ongoing
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Henrico · Deep Run Park · 9900 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VA 23233 · Parks & Outdoors
Free ponds, walkways, playgrounds, and open space.
When: Dawn to dusk
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Richmond · Red Brick Fitness Center (MWR) · Defense Supply Center Richmond · Fitness
Free or low-cost access for active-duty, retirees, families, and eligible DoD personnel.
When: 5AM-8PM weekdays, limited weekends
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Richmond · Dutch Bros · Participating Dutch Bros shops in Richmond metro · Coffee & Treats
Sign up for Dutch Rewards in the Dutch Bros app and get one free medium drink. New loyalty registrations only; the reward expires 14 days after registration. Members earn 3 points per $1 (250 points = free medium drink).
When: Ongoing
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Richmond · Feed More · 8020 Villa Park Drive, Richmond, VA 23228 (main); multiple partner agencies · Food Pantries
Search nearby food pantries by address/ZIP; Hunger Hotline 804-237-8617 for assistance. Many free pantries available.
When: Varies by partner agency; Hotline Mon-Fri 9AM-4PM
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