Local News and Events in Henrico County, VA

Staggered School Start Begins Monday

Monday, August 24, 2026 · Henrico County, VA

Henrico County Public Schools will begin its staggered 2026-27 school year on Monday, Aug. 24. The first day is scheduled for pre-K and kindergarten students with last names A through M, students in grades 1 through 5, and students in grades 6 and 9. Families should check their school's start plans for pre-K and kindergarten assignments. The staggered schedule is new for the school year and is intended to give younger and transition-grade students a smaller first-day group.

This local community update for Henrico County, VA is scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026 and is presented by Scott Fogleman. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Henrico County, VA area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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Upcoming Community Events in Henrico County, VA

Explore August 2026 community events, local happenings, and neighborhood activities in Henrico County, VA.

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Absentee Voting Ends Saturday

Henrico's in-person absentee voting for the Aug. 4, 2026 primary ends Saturday, Aug. 1, at 5 p.m. The county lists voting offices at the Western Government Center, Eastern Government Center, and Varina Library, with Sat...

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Primary Election Polls Open Tuesday

Henrico County's Aug. 4, 2026 primary election will be held Tuesday, with polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents should confirm their polling place before leaving, especially because the county has published changes...

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Election Canvass Scheduled Wednesday

Henrico's Electoral Board will conduct the canvass of the Aug. 4, 2026 primary election at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. The meeting is scheduled in the conference room at the Voter Registration and Elections Office in the...

Saturday, August 8, 2026

County Resources Meet Residents Saturday

Henrico County will host a free Community Connections Day from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Royal Mart, 3302 Williamsburg Road, Richmond. The county is inviting residents to attend the outreach event and connect...

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Back To School Bash Set

Henrico Recreation and Parks will hold a Back to School Bash from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at Belmont Recreation Center, 1600 Hilliard Road. The county describes the event as a way to mark the final days of summer an...

Monday, August 10, 2026

Lakeside Bike Project Meeting Scheduled

Henrico County's Lakeside Avenue Bike and Pedestrian Improvements project is in the design stage, with proposed work from Brook Road to Fairway Avenue. The county plans traffic-calming measures, a 10-foot shared-use pat...

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