Week Ahead: Towne Center Meeting and Chesterfield Weekend Events

Chesterfield County (YouTube)·Oct 12, 2026

Week Ahead: Towne Center Meeting and Chesterfield Weekend Events

TL;DR: Chesterfield County's courts close Monday and Tuesday for the holiday, while Thursday brings a community meeting on Towne Center's future and the weekend features a Led Zeppelin tribute, airport open house, and historic mining tours.

Quick facts

Who: Supervisor Mark Miller; JRE Partners, Pacific Retail Capital Partners, Gehl; ZOSO The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience; Hold The Line RVA
What: Courts closure, Towne Center community meeting, Led Zeppelin tribute concert, airport open house and movie night, Mid-Lothian Mines Day with trolley tours and living history
When: Monday Oct. 12-Tuesday Oct. 13 (courts closed); Thursday Oct. 15, 6-8 p.m. (meeting); Saturday Oct. 17 (three weekend events)
Where: James River High School, Pocahontas State Park, Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport, Mid-Lothian Mines Park

The story

Chesterfield County courts will observe the holiday closure Monday, Oct. 12, with all courts shuttered. On Tuesday, Oct. 13, the Circuit Court and General District Court remain closed for repairs, though the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court operates on regular schedule.

Thursday evening brings a significant community conversation about Chesterfield Towne Center's future. Supervisor Mark Miller will host a meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. at James River High School (3700 James River Road) where representatives from JRE Partners, the new owner of the mall, will present alongside development partners Pacific Retail Capital Partners and Gehl. The presentation will introduce the ownership team, explain the rationale behind the purchase, and outline plans for the mall's first phase of renovations. Residents will have opportunity to ask questions and share input.

Saturday, Oct. 17, brings three separate events across the county. At Pocahontas State Park's Heritage Amphitheater (10301 State Park Road), ZOSO The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience takes the stage from 6:30 to 10 p.m., returning for another performance of its 31-year touring history. Local opening act Hold The Line RVA, a Richmond-based Southern Rock and Alternative cover band, will perform ahead of the main show. Admission is $20 per person; children 5 and under enter free. Advanced tickets are available online or at the park office.

The same day, Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport hosts its annual Open House and Movie Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., featuring aircraft and emergency-services displays, educational activities, food trucks, and a family-friendly movie. The event is free and open to all ages.

Mid-Lothian Mines Park (13301 North Woolridge Road, Midlothian) celebrates its annual Mines Day with guided trolley tours, living history demonstrations, coal mining and railroad exhibits, period music, and children's activities. The 44-acre historic preserve protects stone ruins and landscape of one of North America's earliest commercial coal-mining sites, with two-story granite Grove Shaft ruins and cut-stone mining remains dating to the 18th and 19th centuries.

Key players

Mark Miller: Midlothian District Supervisor hosting Towne Center community meeting
JRE Partners: New owner of Chesterfield Towne Center
Pacific Retail Capital Partners: Development partner for Towne Center renovation
Gehl: Development partner for Towne Center renovation
ZOSO: Led Zeppelin tribute band performing at Pocahontas State Park

Key dates

2026-10-12: All Chesterfield County courts closed for holiday
2026-10-13: Circuit Court and General District Court closed for repairs
2026-10-15: Towne Center community meeting with Mark Miller at James River High School, 6-8 p.m.
2026-10-17: Led Zeppelin tribute concert at Pocahontas State Park, 6:30-10 p.m.
2026-10-17: Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport open house and movie night, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
2026-10-17: Mid-Lothian Mines Day with trolley tours and living history

Why it matters: The Towne Center meeting offers residents direct access to the new ownership team shaping the future of one of Chesterfield's most significant retail properties. The weekend events provide free or low-cost family entertainment and educational opportunities spanning culture, aviation, and local history.

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Development timeline

2026-10-12
County Courts Holiday Closure: All Chesterfield County courts closed in observance of Columbus Day [source]
2026-10-13
Partial Court Closure for Repairs: Circuit Court and General District Court closed for facility repairs; Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court remains open [source]
2026-10-15
Chesterfield Towne Center Community Meeting: Supervisor Mark Miller hosts meeting with JRE Partners, the new mall owner, to discuss renovation plans and future vision; 6-8 p.m. at James River High School [source]
2026-10-17
ZOSO Led Zeppelin Tribute Concert: ZOSO The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience performs 6:30-10 p.m. at Pocahontas State Park Heritage Amphitheater with local opener Hold The Line RVA; $20 admission [source]
2026-10-17
Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport Open House: Free family event 5:30-7:30 p.m. featuring aircraft displays, emergency services demonstrations, food trucks, and family movie [source]
2026-10-17
Mid-Lothian Mines Day: Annual celebration features guided trolley tours, living history demonstrations, coal mining and railroad exhibits, music, and children's activities at Mid-Lothian Mines Park [source]

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