Weekend Top 5

Cap2Cap, an annual bike ride fundraiser event for the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, will take place May 9-10 along the Virginia Capital Trail, a paved pathway stretching between Williamsburg and Richmond. This is Cap2Cap's 20th ride. The family-friendly cycling event offers several distance options, beginning with a seven-mile family fun ride and topping out at rides of more than 100 miles. Participants not only will enjoy scenic views of farmlands, forests and river crossings but also a fully supported course, stocked rest stops, and a flexible, open-start format. Twentieth anniversary Cap2Cap celebrations will take place May 9 at Chickahominy Riverfront Park in James City County and May 10 at Dorey Park in Henrico. Festivities will include party zones with music, vendor fairs featuring local artisans, and skill-share sessions. For registration, vendor information and event details, click here.

An Art & Makers Market will be held rain or shine at Willow Lawn on Saturday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be more than 40 artists and artisans selling fine art, custom clothing, jewelry, craft spirits, baked goods and more. There also will be live music by Strummer at 11 a.m. and The Luckies at 2 p.m. and a raffle for a Mother's Day gift basket. For details, visit willowlawn.com or follow them on Facebook or Instagram.

Pirate Dog Cards & Collectibles will host PokeBash 5 RVA on Saturday, May 10 from noon to 7 p.m. at The Answer Brewpub, 6008 West Broad Street. The event will feature top TCG vendors for a day of buying, selling and trading. There also will be a specialty Pokemon Brew just for the event, local DJ Eddo Face, and food from The Answer Brewpub and Mekong. Admission is a suggested donation of any amount to the Richmond SPCA. PokeBash 5 is sponsored by The Card Guys in Richmond. For details, visit piratedogcardsandcollectibles.com or follow them on Instagram.

The Richmond Makers Market returns to The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen on Saturday, May 10 from noon to 6 p.m. Meet 40+ local artists and makers while shopping for unique handmade goods. There also will be food trucks and CACGA's four art galleries will be open with free admission. Click here for details.

Henrico Federal Credit Union and Henrico Recreation and Parks will present the inaugural Henrico SkyGlow on Saturday, May 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Crump Park in Glen Allen. During the event, one hot air balloon will offer tethered rides. Tickets are $15 per adult and $10 per child age 10 and under. Tickets cannot be purchased in advance, only on-site once the event begins. All parties must be present when ride tickets are purchased. Additionally, there will be a small kids zone, vendors, music, and food for purchase. At 7:30 p.m., 10 hot air balloons will inflate. Once the sun goes down around 8:30pm, enjoy a 20-minute display of the tethered balloons lighting up in sync with music. Admission and parking are free. Click here for details or call (804) 501-PARK.

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