Things to Do in Richmond
Richmond Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of facilities, programs, and events for the citizens of Richmond. However, our town offers a multitude of opportunities outside of parks that anyone can visit or experience. Community Recreation is working together with groups and organizations to offer the best experiences to the citizens of this town. We partner with many different organizations, but there are business in town that also offer opportunities for all people to play besides just kids- There are programs for adults, adults with disabilities, seniors, and veterans.
So check out all of the many recreational opportunities that Richmond has to offer- for our citizens and their families and friends throughout the year!
Animals- Dogs/Horses/Birds/Etc
Richmond is home to many natural areas, farms, and facilities that provide recreation for the community and their animals.
| Name of Business/Organization | Name of Event |
| Camp Catalpa Park | Bird Watching |
| EKU Taylor Fork Ecological Area | Bird Watching |
| Fort Boonesborough | Bird Watching |
| Lake Reba Recreational Complex | Dog Park |
| Million Park- Stratford Dr. | Dog Park |
| EKU Taylor Fork Ecological Area | Dog Walking |
| Kentucky Foothills Therapeutic Horsemanship Ctr | Horseback Riding/Instructional |
| Richmond Riding Center | Horseback Riding/Instructional |
| Four Sisters Farm | Horses & Boarding |
| Deer Run Stables | Horseback Riding Lessons |
| Deer Run Stables | Natural Horsemanship |
| Deer Run Stables | Instructional Guided Trails |
| River Hill Ranch | Tours- Alpaca Farm |
Arts- Dancing/Entertainment/Music/Painting/Photography/Theatre/Classes
Access to the Arts: If you are looking for a night out on the town, a class to learn a new skill or to take a dance class- Richmond has something for everyone!
| Name of Business/Organization | Name of Event | Type of Recreation |
| Bluegrass Dance Training Center | Adult Hip Hop & Tap Classes | Arts- Dancing |
| Kentucky Bluegrass Cloggers | Clogging | Arts- Dancing |
| Richard McHargue Cloggers | Clogging | Arts- Dancing |
| Chenault Vineyards | Salsa & Ballroom Dancing | Arts- Dancing |
| EKU Center for the Arts | Blue Man Group | Arts- Entertainment |
| EKU Center for the Arts | Jerry Seinfeld | Arts- Entertainment |
| EKU Center for the Arts | Master Chef Junior Live! | Arts- Entertainment |
| EKU Center for the Arts | The Bachelor Live on Stage | Arts- Entertainment |
| EKU Center for the Arts | Concert- Air Supply | Arts- Music |
| EKU Center for the Arts | Concert- Chonda Pierce | Arts- Music |
| American Legion Post 12 | Live Music | Arts- Music |
| Bluegrass Barrel House | Live Music | Arts- Music |
| Champion Sports Bar & Grill | Live Music | Arts- Music |
| Chenault Vineyards | Live Music | Arts- Music |
| Dreaming Creek Brewery | Live Music | Arts- Music |
| Gillum’s Sports Lounge | Live Music | Arts- Music |
| Madison Garden Bar and Grill | Live Music | Arts- Music |
| Richmond Beer House | Live Music | Arts- Music |
| Smoking Joe’s | Live Music | Arts- Music |
| The Copper Still | Live Music | Arts- Music |
| Madison Community Band | Madison Community Band | Arts- Music |
| Richmond Area Arts Council | Madison Singers | Arts- Music |
| EKU Center for the Arts | Newsboys United | Arts- Music |
| EKU Center for the Arts | Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles | Arts- Music |
| Richmond Centre | Summer Concert Series | Arts- Music |
| Artfully Yours | Painting Class | Arts- Painting |
| Madison County Public Library | See the Art – Meet the Artisan | Arts- Painting |
| EKU Community Education | Watercolor Painting | Arts- Painting |
| River Hill Ranch | Alpaca Awesome Photography | Arts- Photography |
| Rose Barn Theatre | Community Theatre | Arts- Theatre |
| Chenault Vineyards | Art Classes | Arts-Classes |
| EKU Community Education | Basket Weaving (6 programs) | Arts-Classes |
| EKU Community Education | Calligraphy | Arts-Classes |
| Madison County Public Library | Jewelry Making | Arts-Classes |
| EKU Community Education | Spring Flower Arranging | Arts-Classes |
| EKU Community Education | Spring Wreath Making | Arts-Classes |
| Richmond Area Arts Council | Wednesday Morning Art Class | Arts-Classes |
Community Education- Special Interest Classes
Learn something new by taking one of these community education classes!
| Name of Business/Organization | Name of Event |
| Madison County Public Library | 3D Printer Crash Course |
| Madison County Extension Office | Blueberry Workshop |
| Madison County Public Library | Coding Course |
| Madison County Extension Office | Composting 101 |
| EKU Community Education | Create your own Fairy Garden |
| EKU Community Education | Essential Oils Class |
| Madison County Extension Office | Essential Oils Class |
| Madison County Public Library | Free GED Classes |
| Madison County Extension Office | Ham Curing Class |
| Madison County Public Library | Noovie Night |
| Madison County Public Library | Other Special Courses |
| Madison County Extension Office | Paper & Card Crafting |
| Madison County Extension Office | Parenting Classes |
| EKU Community Education | Retirement Planning |
| Madison County Extension Office | Scrapbooking |
| Madison County Public Library | Serger and Sawing Crash Course |
| Madison County Public Library | Spanish Classes |
| Madison County Extension Office | Swedish Weaving |
| Madison County Extension Office | That’s Nuts Class |
EKU Sports
Eastern Kentucky University offers many opportunities to engage the community in spectator sports!
Click Here for Ticket information and rosters:
Click Here for a Calendar of Upcoming Sporting Events
Join the Colonels as they compete in the following sports:
Football- Fall
Women’s Volleyball- Fall
Cross Country- Fall
Women’s Soccer- Fall
Men’s Basketball- Winter
Women’s Basketball- Winter
Track & Field- Spring
Women’s Softball- Spring
Men’s Baseball- Spring
Women’s Beach Volleyball- Spring
Farms- Farmer's Markets/Tours/Gardening Classes/Seasonal
Visit a farm and pick some fresh fruit or veggies, learn how to garden, or visit a farmer’s market. Richmond is home to vegetable, dairy, and other working farms that are open seasonally or year round!
| Name of Business/Organization | Name of Event |
| EKU Community Education | Container Gardening |
| Madison County Extension Office | Container Gardening |
| Madison County Extension Office | I Love Veggies Class |
| EKU Taylor Fork Ecological Area | Blackberry Picking |
| Baldwin Farms | Cut your own Christmas Trees |
| Dreaming Creek Brewery | Farmers Market |
| EKU Farmers Market | Farmers Market |
| Madison County Farmers Market | Farmers Market |
| Madison County Fairgrounds | Livestock Judging |
| EKU Meadowbrook Farm Tour | Meadowbrook Farm Tour- Dairy Farm |
| Baldwin Farms | Pick Your own Pumpkin Patch/ Corn maze |
| Madison County Extension Office | Seed Swap |
| Baldwin Farms | Summer Farmers Market |
| River Hill Ranch | Tours- Alpaca Farm |
| Marcum Farms | Pick your own Strawberries |
Annual Festivals & Special Events
Richmond is the home to many events and festivals from March through December. There is something to do all year round!
| Name of Business/Organization | Name of Event | Month |
| Bluegrass Army Depot | Saint Patrick’s Day | March |
| Richmond Area Arts Council | Call To the Post Derby Party | May |
| Baptist Health | PACA Ball | June |
| Richmond Parks & Recreation | Fourth of July Festival | July |
| Apollo’s Pizza | Hops & Vine | July |
| Madison County Fairgrounds | Madison County Fair | July |
| Richmond Chamber of Commerce | Taste of Richmond | July |
| Richmond Chamber of Commerce | Pops in the Park | August |
| Battle of Richmond Association | Battle of Richmond Reenactment | August |
| Irvinton House Museum | Irvinton House Museum Bicentennial | August |
| Richmond Chamber of Commerce | City Fest | September |
| Richmond PowWow Assoc. | Richmond PowWow | September |
| Madison County Public Library | Know-It-All Festival | October |
| Richmond Parks & Recreation | Millstone Festival | October |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Homecoming Weekend Festivities | October |
| Richmond Chamber of Commerce | Town and Gown Tailgate | October |
| Richmond Parks & Recreation | Halloween Hoedown | October |
| Richmond Parks & Recreation | Richmond Christmas Parade | December |
| Richmond Parks & Recreation | Holiday Happening Craft Show | December |
Fitness- Classes/Martial Arts/Yoga/Zumba/Etc
Check out all of these fitness facilities and classes!
| Name of Business/Organization | Name of Event | Type of Recreation |
| AFS Academy of Martial Arts | 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu | Fitness Class-Martial Arts |
| Madison County Public Library | Active Aging | Fitness Class-Seniors |
| Richmond School of Karate |
Adult Advanced | Fitness Class-Martial Arts |
| Richmond School of Karate |
Adult Beginner | Fitness Class-Martial Arts |
| Richmond School of Karate |
American Escrima | Fitness Class |
| Telford YMCA | Aqua Fitness | Fitness Class-Water |
| Get Fit Athletic Club | Balance and Strength | Fitness Class |
| EKU Community Education | Body Ready Lite | Fitness Class |
| Get Fit Athletic Club | Boot Camp | Fitness Class |
| EKU Campus Recreation (Alumni) Group Fitness | Cardio Divas | Fitness Class |
| Telford YMCA | Core & Strength Tabata | Fitness Class |
| Rich City Crossfit | Crossfit | Fitness Class |
| EKU Campus Recreation (Alumni) Group Fitness | Cycle | Fitness Class |
| EKU Campus Recreation (Alumni) Group Fitness | Cycle 45 | Fitness Class |
| EKU Campus Recreation (Alumni) Group Fitness | Dance Fit | Fitness Class- Dancing |
| AFS Academy of Martial Arts | DDP Yoga | Fitness Class |
| Gina’s MaxFit | DDP Yoga | Fitness Class |
| EKU Community Education | Exercise for Adults with Chronic Conditions | Fitness Class-Adapted |
| Telford YMCA | Express Spin | Fitness Class |
| Anytime Fitness | Fitness | Fitness |
| EKU Campus Recreation (Alumni) Group Fitness | HIIT | Fitness Class |
| Fitness With Faith | HIIT | Fitness Class |
| Fitness With Faith | HIIT 45 | Fitness Class |
| Get Fit Athletic Club | HIIT Hop | Fitness Class |
| MCC Jiu Jitsu | Jiu Jitsu | Fitness Class-Martial Arts |
| EKU Community Education | Karate | Fitness Class-Martial Arts |
| Fitness With Faith | Kettlebell AMPD | Fitness Class |
| Get Fit Athletic Club | Kettlebell AMPD | Fitness Class |
| Get Fit Athletic Club | Kettleplates | Fitness Class |
| Get Fit Athletic Club | Kickboxing | Fitness Class |
| Action Martial Arts | Kickboxing | Fitness Class-Martial Arts |
| Action Martial Arts | Krav Maga | Fitness Class-Martial Arts |
| Urban Ninja Project | Martial Arts | Fitness Class-Martial Arts |
| EKU Community Education | Mind & Body Tune-Up | Fitness Class |
| Fitness With Faith | Mindful Muscle Toning | Fitness Class |
| AFS Academy of Martial Arts | Muay Tai Kickboxing/MMA Striking | Fitness Class-Martial Arts |
| Urban Ninja Project | Ninjutsu | Fitness Class-Martial Arts |
| Richmond School of Karate |
Okinawan Weapons | Fitness Class-Martial Arts |
| Telford YMCA | PHAT | Fitness Class |
| Telford YMCA | Pilates | Fitness Class |
| EKU Campus Recreation (Alumni) Group Fitness | Pound | Fitness Class |
| Fitness With Faith | Pound | Fitness Class |
| Telford YMCA | Shaolin Kempo | Fitness Class-Martial Arts |
| Fitness With Faith | SHINE | Fitness Class |
| Fitness With Faith | Silver Sneakers | Fitness Class-Seniors |
| Telford YMCA | Silver Sneakers | Fitness Class-Seniors |
| Get Fit Athletic Club | Silver Sneakers (65+) | Fitness Class-Seniors |
| Fitness With Faith | Silver Sneakers Yoga | Fitness Class-Seniors |
| EKU Campus Recreation (Alumni) Group Fitness | Small Group HIIT | Fitness Class |
| Get Fit Athletic Club | Spin Class | Fitness Class |
| Fitness With Faith | Step N More | Fitness Class |
| Fitness With Faith | STRONG by Zumba | Fitness Class |
| Fitness With Faith | Tabata | Fitness Class |
| Action Martial Arts | Taekwondo | Fitness Class-Martial Arts |
| Telford YMCA | Tai Chi | Fitness Class-Martial Arts |
| EKU Campus Recreation (Alumni) Group Fitness | Totally Toned | Fitness Class |
| EKU Campus Recreation (Alumni) Group Fitness | TR X Rip Trainer | Fitness Class |
| AFS Academy of Martial Arts | Wrestling For MMA | Fitness Class-Martial Arts |
| EKU Campus Recreation (Alumni) Group Fitness | Yoga | Fitness Class-Yoga |
| Madison County Public Library | Yoga | Fitness Class-Yoga |
| Telford YMCA | Yoga | Fitness Class-Yoga |
| Fitness With Faith | Yoga (Vintyasa) | Fitness Class-Yoga |
| Fitness With Faith | Yoga (YIN) | Fitness Class-Yoga |
| Dreaming Creek Brewery | Yoga & Beer | Fitness Class-Yoga |
| Richmond Parks & Recreation | Yoga in the Park | Fitness Class-Yoga |
| Get Fit Athletic Club | Yoga Stretch | Fitness Class-Yoga |
| River Hill Ranch | Yoga- Alpaca Vinyasa | Fitness Class-Yoga |
| Fitness With Faith | Zumba | Fitness Class |
| Get Fit Athletic Club | Zumba | Fitness Class |
| Madison County Public Library | Zumba | Fitness Class |
| Telford YMCA | Zumba | Fitness Class |
Golf & Mini Golf
Richmond has access to several golf courses which offer regular rounds of golf, leagues and tournaments. There are several Mini Golf facilities as well!
| Name of Business/Organization | Name of Event |
| Madison Country Club | 9 hole Golf Course |
| University Club at Arlington | Golf |
| Battlefield Golf Course | Golf Course |
| Gibson Bay Golf Course | Golf Course |
| Boone’s Trace | National Golf Club |
| Bluegrass Army Depot | Pioneer Golf Course |
| Adventure Falls- Richmond Parks & Rec | Miniature Golf |
| Fort Boonesborough | Miniature Golf |
Historic- Facility Tours/Events/Educational Classes
Are you interested in the vast history that Richmond offers? Check out these facilities, classes, tours and events!
If you really want to get involved- Join the Madison County Historical Society.
| Name of Business/Organization | Name of Historic Facility/Event/Class |
| Battle of Richmond Association | Battle of Richmond Reenactment |
| Battle of Richmond Association | Battlefield Park & Battle of Richmond Visitors Center |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Chautauqua Series |
| Richmond Tourism | Downtown Walking Tours |
| Millstone Park | Greenspace |
| Fort Boonesborough | Historic Tours of the Fort |
| Richmond Parks & Recreation-Irvinton Museum | History of Richmond & Millstones |
| Richmond Parks & Recreation-Irvinton Museum | Irvinton House Tours |
| Richmond Tourism | Madison County Barn Quilt Tour |
| White Hall Historical Site | Mansion Tours |
| Kentucky River Museum | Museum Tour- Ft. Boonesborough Living History |
| Mount Pleasant | Property Tours |
| White Hall Historical Site | Second Tuesday Tea |
| Battle of Richmond Association | Self-Guided Driving Tour |
| Richmond Parks & Recreation-Irvinton Museum | Women’s Suffrage Exhibit |
Multi-Cultural Events
We welcome you to join in the celebration of various cultures and diversity awareness at these events throughout the year!
| Name of Business/Organization | Name of Event |
| Richmond Area Arts Council | Celtic Festival |
| EKU International Studies | International Banquet |
| Madison County Extension Office | International Dinner |
| Richmond Area Arts Council | Mardi Gras Party |
| Richmond/ Madison County NAACP Branch | Martin Luther King Jr. March |
| EKU Center for the Arts | Walk On: The Story of Rosa Parks |
| Ky River Foothills | Women in Hats Event |
Civic Clubs & Special Interest Groups
Want to get involved in a special interest group or volunteer to make a difference? Check out these local civic groups, philanthropies, and clubs!
| Name of Business/Organization | Name of Civic Club |
| AARP | AARP Meetings |
| Altrusa International | Altrusa Club of Richmond |
| Ashler Lodge | Ashler Lodge #49 |
| Madison County Extension Office | Beekeeper’s Association |
| Knights of Columbus | Council #12852 |
| DAR- Boonesborough Chapter | Daughters of the American Revolution |
| Eastern Kentucky University Alumni | EKU Alumni Book Club |
| Richmond Exchange Club | Exchange Club |
| Richmond Garden Club | Gardening Club |
| Madison County Historical Society | Historical Society |
| Madison County Coonhunter’s Club | Hunting Club |
| Kiwanis International | Kiwanis Club of Richmond Kentucky |
| Patient Education Association | Love Your Heart |
| Madison County Polinators | MC Pollinator Group |
| Madison County Public Library | NIfty Needles |
| Relay For Life | Relay For Life |
| Lions Club | Richmond Lions Club |
| Freemasonry | Richmond Lodge #25 |
| Purdy’s | Richmond Readers- Book Club |
| Rotary Club | Richmond Rotary Club |
| Homemakers Club | Silver Creek Homemakers Club |
| Madison County Special Olympics | State Games Summer |
| Madison County Public Library | Thursday Night Adult Book Club |
| Madison County Public Library | Writer’s Circle |
Outdoor Education & Adventure Activities
Richmond offers a wide variety of adventure programs, hiking, environmental education and facilities that are open year round!
| Name of Business/Organization | Name of Event |
| EKU Campus Recreation (Alumni) Group Fitness | Climbing Center- indoor |
| EKU Challenge Course | Climbing/Challenge Course- Outdoor |
| Fort Boonesborough | Camping |
| In-Range Archery | Archery |
| Miller Welch WMA | Bear Hunting |
| Miller Welch WMA | Deer Hunting |
| Miller Welch WMA | Duck, Coot and Merganser Hunting |
| Miller Welch WMA | Goose Hunting |
| Madison County Fairgrounds | Gun and Knife Show |
| Miller Welch WMA | Gun Range |
| Madison County Barn Quilt Tour | Driving Tour |
| Camp Catalpa Park | Hammocking |
| White Hall Historical Site | Picnicking |
| Chenault Vineyards | Picnics |
| Parks- All | Reading in the park |
| EKU Taylor Fork Ecological Area | Earth Day Event |
| EKU Taylor Fork Ecological Area | Hiking- Guided Educational hikes |
| Million Park- Tates Creek | Interpretive Tree Markers |
| EKU Maywoods Environmental Education Center | Maywoods Outdoor Education |
Spectator Sports & Events
| Name of Business/Organization | Name of Event |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Baseball |
| Madison Central High School | Baseball |
| Madison Central High School | Basketball (Men’s) |
| Madison Central High School | Basketball (Women’s) |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Beach Volleyball |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Football |
| Madison Central High School | Football |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Men’s Basketball |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Men’s Cross Country |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Men’s Golf |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Men’s Track and Field |
| Madison Central High School | Soccer (Men’s) |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Softball |
| Madison Central High School | Softball |
| Madison Central High School | Tennis |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Women’s Basketball |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Women’s Cross Country |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Women’s Golf |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Women’s Soccer |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Women’s Track and Field |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Women’s Volleyball |
| All A Classic | High School Basketball |
Sports- Leagues/Clubs/Tournaments/Facilities
Looking for a sports tournament, league, or a facility that you can use independently? Check out all of the activities that are available in Richmond!
| Name of Business/Organization | Name of Event | Type |
| Madison County Special Olympics | Adapted Sports- Multi-Season | Sports- Adaptive |
| In-Range Archery | Archery- league/tournament | Sports- Archery |
| Lake Reba Recreational Complex | Basketball Court | Sports- Basketball |
| Dillingham Park | Basketball Court- Outdoors | Sports- Basketball |
| Telford YMCA | Basketball Open Gym | Sports- Basketball |
| Adventure Falls- Richmond Parks & Rec | Batting Cages | Sports- Baseball |
| Galaxy Bowling Center | Bowling | Sports- Bowling |
| Galaxy Bowling Center | Bowling Leagues | Sports- Leagues/Clubs |
| Galaxy Bowling Center | Bowling Tournaments | Sports- Leagues/Clubs |
| Igo’s Boxing and Fitness Center | Boxing | Sports- Leagues/Clubs |
| Camp Catalpa Park | Disc Golf | Sports-Facilities |
| MadCo Disc Golf Club | Disc Golf | Sports- Leagues/Clubs |
| Gibson Bay Golf Course | Golf Men’s League | Sports- Leagues/Clubs |
| Gibson Bay Golf Course | Golf Women’s Clinic | Sports- Clinics |
| Gibson Bay Golf Course | Golf Women’s League | Sports- Leagues/Clubs |
| Lake Reba Recreational Complex | Horseshoes | Sports- Horseshoe |
| Madison County Horseshoe Association | Horseshoes | Sports- Leagues/Clubs |
| Richmond Parks & Recreation | Kickball- Adult | Sports- Leagues/Clubs |
| Adventure Falls- Richmond Parks & Rec | Miniature Golf | Sports- Mini Golf |
| Fort Boonesborough | Miniature Golf | Sports- Mini Golf |
| Telford YMCA | Pickleball | Sports- League/Club |
| Telford YMCA | Raquetball | Sports- Raquetball |
| Adventure Falls- Richmond Parks & Rec | Shuffle Board | Sports- Shuffleboard |
| Lake Reba Recreational Complex | Soccer Fields | Sports- Facilities |
| Million Park- Stratford Dr. | Soccer Fields | Sports-Facilities |
| Richmond Parks & Recreation | Softball- Adult | Sports- Leagues/Clubs |
| EKU Community Education | Tennis Adult Clinic | Sports- Clinics |
| EKU Tennis Center | Tennis- indoor | Sports- Tennis |
| EKU Tennis Center | Tennis- outdoor | Sports- Tennis |
Swimming Pools/Aquatic Centers
Whether you like to swim indoors or outdoors, there are many facilities available here in Richmond.
| Name of Business/Organization | Name of Event |
| Paradise Cove | Aquatic Center |
| Richmond Parks & Recreation | Free Swim Night- Event |
| EKU Recreation Center | Indoor Pool |
| Telford YMCA | Indoor Pool |
| Telford YMCA | Indoor Warm Water Pool |
| Fort Boonesborough | Swimming Pool |
| Madison Country Club | Swimming Pool |
| University Club at Arlington | Swimming Pool |
Walking & Running - Clubs/Tracks/Trails/5K's/etc
Richmond has access to many trails, tracks, and facilities that citizens can use to walk or run. If you are interested in running in a Fun Run, 5 K/10K or even a half marathon- Richmond has something that fits your ability level!
| Name of Business/Organization | Type of Facility/ Event |
| Telford YMCA | Indoor Walk/Run Tracks |
| B. Caudill Middle School | Track |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Track & Mulch Track |
| Duncannon Walking Trail | Walking Trail- Paved |
| Lake Reba Recreational Complex | Walking Trail- Paved |
| Million Park- Stratford Dr. | Walking Trail- Paved |
| Million Park- Tates Creek | Walking Trail- Paved |
| White Hall Park | Walking Trail- Paved |
| Camp Catalpa Park | Walking Trail- Unpaved |
| EKU International Studies | Walking Trail- Unpaved |
| EKU Taylor Fork Ecological Area | Walking Trail- Unpaved |
| Fort Boonesborough | Walking Trail- Unpaved |
| Chenault Vineyards | Walking Trails- unpaved |
| RunRichmond | 10K- Historic Haunt 10K |
| RunRichmond | 5K |
| RunRichmond | 5K Turkey Trot 5K |
| Daniel Ellis Foundation | 5K- Daniel Ellis 5K |
| RunRichmond | 5K- Historic Haunt 5K |
| Eastern Kentucky University | 5K- Homecoming 5K |
| Running in the USA | 5K- Quarter Horse Marathon Relay |
| Eastern Kentucky University | 5K- Shamrock 1 Mile Walk/5K |
| Madison County Backpack Program | 5K- Track for Packs |
| RunRichmond | Group Runs |
| RunRichmond | Half Marathon |
Water Activities- Fishing/Boating/Kayaking
There are several good fishing holes and areas that you can kayak or take a small boat in Richmond.
| Name of Business/Organization | Type of Activity |
| Fort Boonesborough | Boating/Kayaking |
| Silver Creek | Creek- fishing- water play |
| Bluegrass Army Depot | Fishing |
| Camp Catalpa Park | Fishing |
| Fort Boonesborough | Fishing |
| Whitehall Park | Fishing |
| Lake Reba Recreational Complex | Fishing/Boating |
| Wilgreen Lake | Fishing/Boating |
| Lake Reba Recreational Complex | Kayak Rental |
Specialty Drinks- Spirits/Craft/Tea/Coffee Events & More
Bring your friends and enjoy a new drink, experience a tasting, or attend an event! Check out these social activities that you can enjoy with one or more of your friends!
| Name of Business/Organization | Name of Event |
| Dreaming Creek Brewery | Brewery |
| Apollo’s Pizza | Hops & Vine |
| Richmond Parks & Recreation | Millstone Festival |
| Dreaming Creek Brewery | Yoga & Beer |
| Four Sisters | Bourbon Tasting |
| Craft Restaurant | Bubble Tea Sales |
| Purdy’s Coffee Co. | Coffee & Specialty Drink Sales |
| Four Sisters Soap & Tea Emporium | Low Tea |
| Mount Pleasant | Historic Teas |
| White Hall Historical Site | Second Tuesday Tea |
| Chenault Vineyards | Vineyard Tour |
| Chenault Vineyards | Wine Tasting |
Other Things To Do
In addition to facilities that are open year round- like our parks, the EKU Planetarium, and the Cinemark Movie Theater, Richmond also has a variety of craft shows, auctions, trivia nights, murder mystery’s, movies in the park and even a raceway!
Looking for a social event? Check out the Bingo Halls, Trivia Nights and the Murder Mystery Theatres! Looking to buy something? We have auctions, swap days, yard sales and craft shows!