A quick search on Visit Richmond's website will give you an abundance of options to keep you busy while you're in town.
We went here on our first date! They have free entry and a nice lawn if you want to snack outside in the sun!
Take a walk along (and over) the James to Belle Isle. Then take a dip in the river!
Shop around the cute (mostly) independent stores in Carytown. It's a great place to grab a bite and is a short walk from the VMFA.
Maymont is a 100-acre historic estate and park with multiple themed gardens (Japanese, Italian, etc.), an arboretum, native wildlife habitats, a nature center (great for kids!) and the historic Maymont Mansion all in the middle of the city!