Are you looking for ways to engage and celebrate Black History this month?  Below are several ways you can interact in the community both in education and entertainment. Civil Rights Film Series (Fountain City IN) Saturday, February 23.  The Freedom Riders challenged the support of Southern states of separate but equal. Learn how these coordinated […]

Richmond resident Mark Pearson is currently exhibiting photography in the MacDowell Gallery at Reid Health, 1100 Reid Parkway in Richmond. The gallery is named after former CEO Barry MacDowell and is located on the second floor near the main hospital entrance. The show, titled “Seeing the ‘Extra” in the Ordinary,” features landscapes, nature shots and […]

The Richmond Parks Department would like to invite you to the 2018 Veteran’s Day Parade in honor of those who have served valiantly for our nation. Saturday, November 10 at 12:00 pm the parade route will be N. 11th Street/N.E. Fort Wayne Ave- Rain or Shine! There is also a Veteran’s Day Ceremony Sunday, November […]

        Due to weather conditions on Wednesday, Oct 31,  Boston and Richmond have changed their Trick or Treating. See updated list below : Boston: 5-7 p.m. Nov. 3 Richmond: 5-8 p.m. Nov. 3. The Halloween Fun Fest event sponsored by the Richmond Police Department will continue as scheduled from 5-8 p.m. on Oct. 31. […]

For Immediate Release,   September 13, 2018 The First of Five Stellar Façade Projects Gets Underway Tomorrow The owners of the Tin Lizzie Café and the Tin Cup Tea and Gift Shop today announced that tomorrow, Friday, September 14, they will begin renovation on their building at 818-820 East Main Street as part of the Stellar […]

Looking for fun things to do with  friends or family this weekend?  Then look no further than your own Parks Department for unique choices for adventure.  And for more fun ideas how about FREE Shakespeare in the Park?…Read on for more details: Observing The Stars Using telescopes provided, bring the family out to the Middlefork […]

It happens to all of us at some point in our careers.  We start out loving our job and then over time we stop learning new things, we stop being challenged and we get bored.  We begin to ask ourselves, “where do I go from here?” or “what job would I enjoy?”. At the Innovation Center, […]

It’s not too late to catch the final performances during the Richmond Shakespeare Festival 2018!  With your choice of favorites like Macbeth and The Winter’s Tale, how could you go wrong? According to the Richmond Shakepeare Festival website “the productions will be created by a brilliant cast and crew of AEA and non-AEA professionals, college-age […]

Saturday, April 21, 2018, is Earth Day!  So many things are happening this time of year right under our feet and above our heads.  You can celebrate the awesomeness of that in a variety of ways in Wayne County this weekend. Hayes Arboretum- Richmond IN A family friendly annual event, the Family Earth Day Celebration […]

Blogger, Author, and Going Debt Free Advocate Queen of Free, Cherie Lowe, is coming to Richmond Since 2008, Cherie Lowe has been confidently wearing a plastic crown and encouraging others to dream big dreams.  Center City Development Corporation and Urban Enterprise Association is bringing Cherie to Richmond on February 26th at 6pm to Downtown’s Innovation […]

Are you looking for some warm indoor activities to do while the temperatures are hanging around the subzeros?  Wayne County has lots of fun outings to offer you to get you out of the house!  Here are just a few… Wayne County Historical Museum Besides having a real mummy on display, the WCHM also offers […]

What’s free, educational, warm and filled with family friendly activities?  Your local library!  And in Wayne County, we have so many choices.  Morrisson Reeves in Richmond, Centerville Library, Cambridge City Library and the Hagerstown Library.  And each library offers fun activities year round. Here’s just a sample of some of the winter activities your libraries […]

Magic is in the air again in Wayne County, magical fairies that is!  During Meltdown 2018, the Frozen Fairy Trail is back with more fun and exciting places to visit!  (Read on for the stops along the trail) “The 2018 Frozen Fairy Trail will be filled with exciting events for kids of all ages. This […]

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2017 Urban Enterprise Association (UEA)- Free Workshop Series “#RichmondCan2018” RICHMOND, Ind. – The Urban Enterprise Association (UEA) invites residents of Richmond to join us for “#RichmondCan2018”, our 4-part 1-hour workshop series hosted at The Innovation Center and sponsored by Empire Title to help residents enjoy financial independence, become […]

Wayne County has been visited by some harsh winter already, with a few more weeks to go before we can enjoy Spring again.  This time of year can be challenging to many people, with some struggling more than others.  We want to help you get over that hump….so the following are tips on beating the […]

Are you looking for a family adventure for this New Year’s Eve?  Below you will find some local and nearby events you might want to try!  From our family at GoWayneCounty.com we wish you a safe and happy New Year’s Celebration, whether you are planning to make your own festivities or try one of these: […]