Visit Petersburg VA

06/08/2026

The Weekend Three | June 12–14, 2026 🎷 🎨

From murals and jazz to live music downtown, there’s something happening across Petersburg all weekend long.

Join the community on Friday for the Arts! for the dedication of Petersburg’s newest mural by artist Hamilton Glass, then head to Jazz in the Stacks at the Petersburg Public Library for a free evening of live music. Don't miss the new show at P**L - "Father/Son", and stop by the Petersburg Visitor Center for the continuation of the "1776 - 2026" art exhibit.

Throughout the weekend, enjoy the Halifax Music Festival, bringing live music, food, and entertainment to the Halifax Triangle and adding to a full weekend of arts, culture, and community in Petersburg!

📍Plan your visit https://visitpetersburgva.org/

📸 Jazz in the Stacks photos courtesy of Petersburg Public Library, Raleigh Desper /
📸 Mural image Hamilton Glass | whosham.com

06/05/2026

✨️🎹 JUNE 20✨️🎶
Celebrate Juneteenth with an unforgettable evening of live jazz, culture, and connection as Billboard chart-topping pianist Marcus Johnson brings his signature FLO (For the Love Of) experience to Cool BeanZ Café in Petersburg, VA.

This special Juneteenth celebration blends soulful melodies, high-energy grooves, and an intimate atmosphere designed to help you unwind, connect, and truly feel the music. Whether you're coming for a date night, a night out with friends, or a solo escape, this is more than a concert—it’s an experience.

Two Showtimes Available June 20th
5:00 PM & 8:00 PM

Get tickets : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/juneteenth-jazz-experience-with-marcus-johnson-at-cool-beanz-cafe-5pm-tickets-1987289430182?aff=oddtdtcreator

or visit Coolbeanzcafe.com for more info.

Celebrate Juneteenth with an unforgettable evening of live jazz, culture, and connection with Billboard chart-topping pianist Marcus Johnson

06/05/2026

🍩🍩Fresh, delicious donuts are always a good idea.... but surely an essential treat on National Donut Day??
Happy National Donut Day!! 🍩🍩

06/03/2026

TOUR ROAD UPDATE: Eastern Front tour road is now re‑opened to vehicles. This follows repairs to the sinkhole near the Harrison Creek area. We appreciate your patience and understanding as crews worked to address this issue. Thank you for your continued support throughout this extended process.

(NPS Photo) Alt Text: Bicyclists on a paved road through a forested area.

06/01/2026

The Weekend Three | June 5–7

Summer weekends are here. ☀️

Spend Saturday at Veg in the ’Burg at Historic Poplar Lawn, featuring food, music, vendors, wellness activities, and community programming throughout the day.

Explore the FOLAR Trails and discover miles of scenic pathways along the Appomattox River.

Then stop by Ice Cream Cakes & Crêpes for a sweet treat to cool off after a day of exploring. 🍦

From local events and outdoor adventures to summer favorites, there are plenty of ways to experience Petersburg this weekend.

Plan your visit at VisitPetersburgVA.org.

05/31/2026

Don't miss this informative and fascinating walking tour downtown on Saturday, June 20 – "City Under Siege". Part of the Petersburg National Battlefield and Petersburg Battlefields Foundation Sunset Tour series.

By June 1864, the residents of Petersburg had endured the strain of faraway war. Everything changed when the war came to their doorsteps. Discover how the people of Virginia’s second largest city experienced, adapted to, and persisted through an unimaginable ordeal.

Meet at the South Side Depot/Petersburg Visitor Center at 37 River Street. Tour will be led by Park Ranger Andrew Frantz and begins at 6 pm. There is no charge to join. Just wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

05/30/2026

Artist Call! Submit a piece for the "What Freedom Means" Juried Exhibition at Petersburg Area Art League - a show in commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

🚨 Call for Art closes June 10 🚨

We’re just 10 days away from the submission deadline for P**L’s July exhibition, and we’re still looking for artists to be part of this show.

If you’ve been thinking about submitting your work, now is the time. We are actively reviewing submissions and hope to include a strong, diverse group of artists in this exhibition.

Selected work will be featured in P**L’s July exhibition across multiple gallery spaces throughout the building.

Submit via the link in bio. Applications close June 10 and will not be extended.

https://www.paalart.org/artists-page

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

✨️🥕🍅🍠Don't miss the Veg In The 'Burg Vegfest! Happening outside this year at historic Poplar Lawn on Saturday, June 6! A fun-filled, informative, and delicious day! 🥕🥔🍅🥦

Veg In The 'Burg will be tappin' in to a beautiful greenspace located in the heart of the city. We're gonna be surrounded by trees, green grass, some sentient beings and the gentle embrace of Mother Nature. 📅 Have you saved the date?

The energy will be INTENSE so make sure to bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, blankets and whatever you need to spend a few hours with us.

There will be vendors, food vendors, sounds engineered by , speakers, demonstrations, performances & live music by DJ Mockinbird , health screenings and more!

🥕 Veg In The 'Burg⁴ Vegfest
📅 June 6th, 2026
🕚 11am-5pm
💰 Free Entry
🌳 Poplar Lawn Park | 243 S. Sycamore St
📍 Petersburg Va
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This event is brought to you by

Petersburg Healthy Hearts Initiative

Sponsored by:
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🫶🏿 The City Of Petersburg
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🫶🏿 Market at PPL
🫶🏿 United Parents Against Lead & Other Environmental Hazards National - UPAL
🫶🏿 Stacy Gregory Insurance
🫶🏿 Johnson's Funeral Home and Cremation
🫶🏿 Agnew Todd Law
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It's a plant-based movement happening in The 'Burg!