Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

Event | Virtual
photo of two people, one Black and one white, holding a sign that says "still fighting for voting rights"

ACLU-VA Lobby Day Training

Join our newly created CLAP (Community Led Action for the People) Back team for folks statewide. This virtual meeting, our organizers will help prepare and train you for ACLU-VA's Lobby Day on Feb 9. You'll learn how to advocate for all Virginians when talking to Virginia lawmakers.
Jan 29, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-person
Equality Virginia's logo.

Equality Virginia's LGBTQ+ Lobby Day

Join Equality Virginia and LGBTQ+ advocates from across the Commonwealth for LGBTQ+ Lobby Day 2026 at the Virginia General Assembly! This is a powerful opportunity to make your voice heard, build community, and directly advocate for policies that protect and advance LGBTQ+ equality in Virginia. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or attending Lobby Day for the first time, we'll make sure you're prepared and supported every step of the way.
Feb 02, 2026 | 8:00 AM
Event | In-person
photo of two people, one Black and one white, holding a sign that says "still fighting for voting rights"

Thank Lawmakers in Hampton Roads

This legislative session, Virginia lawmakers put all 3 constitutional amendments to protect our reproductive freedom, voting rights, and marriage equality on the ballot for Virginians to vote on in November. Join us for an evening of crafting and community building to thank them!
Feb 05, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
Virginia's capitol with a red filter is displayed over a light blue abstract shape and has a light blue gavel over top.

ACLU-VA's Lobby Day

Join ACLU of Virginia for their first-ever lobby day on February 9th! We'll walk to Virginia's general assembly building together to talk directly to our legislators on how we can create a better Commonwealth.
Feb 09, 2026 | 8:00 AM

Past Events

Event | In-person
a protest sign that says "We Want Justice"

3rd Annual Virginia Prison Justice Rally

Jan 11, 2020 | 1:00 PM
Event | In-person
ERA protest at the state Capitol

VA ratify ERA's 1st Annual Women’s Equality Legislative Summit

Jan 07, 2020 | 9:30 AM
Event | In-person
protesters holding signs that say "End Voter Suppression" and "Respect my Vote"

ACLU-VA Northern Virginia Chapter 2020 Legislative Forum

Nov 23, 2019 | 11:00 AM
Event | In-person
a square yellow button with green text that says "I believe in building communities that support people, not prisons" against a background of cursive writing on parchment paper.

ACLU-VA Member Forum: Loudoun

Oct 23, 2019 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
a protest sign that says "We Want Justice"

Justice Forum: Prince William County

Oct 17, 2019 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
graphic about banned books week celebration with stacks of books that have been banned or challenged (Native Son, Of Mice and Men, The Pentagon Papers, etc.)

Banned Books Week Celebration at AFK Books & Records (Virginia Beach)

Join us at AFK Books & Records on Sunday, Sept. 29 to reflect on the freedom to read and take a stand against the government's attempt to stifle speech and control what we should read, think, and value.
Sep 29, 2019 | 1:00 PM
Event | In-person
graphic about banned books week celebration with stacks of books that have been banned or challenged (Native Son, Of Mice and Men, The Pentagon Papers, etc.)

Banned Books Week Celebration at One More Page Books (Arlington)

Join us at One More Page Books on Saturday, Sept. 28 to reflect on the freedom to read and take a stand against the government's attempt to stifle speech and control what we should read, think, and value.
Sep 28, 2019 | 5:00 PM
Event | In-person
a protest sign that says "We Want Justice"

ACLU-VA Member Forum: Martinsville

Sep 26, 2019 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
graphic about banned books week celebration with stacks of books that have been banned or challenged (Native Son, Of Mice and Men, The Pentagon Papers, etc.)

Banned Books Week Celebration at Hooray For Books! (Alexandria)

Join us at Hooray For Books! on Thursday, Sept. 26 to reflect on the freedom to read and take a stand against the government's attempt to stifle speech and control what we should read, think, and value.
Sep 26, 2019 | 6:30 PM