If the kids come home with too much Halloween candy, donate it to support the troops! Donating excess Halloween candy means that they'll get treats in their military care packages for the troops overseas! Last year, they collected over … [Read More...]
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101+ Super Cute DIY Halloween Costumes
Make one of these DIY Halloween costumes, get tons of compliments, save a load of money, and have a blast doing it! There is still plenty of time to put together a simple DIY costume for Halloween! Easy and Cute Halloween Costumes You don't have to go to the store and spend a fortune to get a great Halloween costume. You can easily make one yourself from items you may already have at home or buy cheaply at a thrift store. Our sister site, Living on the Cheap, has compiled a list … [Read More...]

Regal Cinemas hosts ’31 Screams on Screen’ series with $7.99 tickets every day in October
Are you afraid of the dark? Face your fears this October with 31 Screams on Screen at Regal Cinemas. The theater chain will show a different classic horror movie on the big screen each day, so fans … [Read More...]

Massanutten Resort: Food & Fun For All Four Seasons
Located just 2 hours from Richmond is Massanutten Resort, a family-friendly destination full of activities and amenities that my family hasn’t experienced anywhere else! Before I break down our entire … [Read More...]

Five Tips for Attempting the Capital Trail
Have you ever considered cycling on the Virginia Capital Trail. The fully paved, 51.7 mile trail that connects Richmond to Williamsburg is designed to be for everyone from dog walkers to cyclists; … [Read More...]

Richmond Area Farms Offer Families Opportunities to See, Learn about Animals
Petting zoos offer families a chance to interact with animals in a fun and safe way. Children and adults enjoy petting, feeding and even playing with the gentle animals at farms and zoos. Richmond … [Read More...]

Playgrounds in Chesterfield, Virginia
Fall is almost here and no more searching for ways to entertain your children indoors because it is so blazing hot outside. There are a plethora of playgrounds in Chesterfield to keep children having … [Read More...]

Virginia Museum of History & Culture is a State Treasure
Learn about how Virginia's story is America's story at the reimagined Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Explore the natural & socioeconomic forces that converged in Virginia through the … [Read More...]
Free Things To Do in Richmond

Free Event: Virginia Czech & Slovak Folklife Festival…
Come Celebrate Czech and Slovak Heritage at the Virginia Czech & Slovak Folklife Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17th! Enjoy authentic food, drinks, music and dancing, along with agricultural exhibits, a peting zoo and lawn games for kids and more exhibits inside the National Czech and Slovak Museum and its gift shop. When & […]

Free Classic B&W Movie October 15th at University of Richmond…
Free Movie Oct. 15th at University of Richmond One of Otto Preminger’s classic Film Noir movies, “LAURA (1944)” will be showing for FREE on Thursday, October 15th in Jepson Hall, Room 118, on the campus of the University of Richmond at 7 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Hard Light Cinema and is FREE and […]

Playgrounds in Chesterfield, Virginia…
Fall is almost here and no more searching for ways to entertain your children indoors because it is so blazing hot outside. There are a plethora of playgrounds in Chesterfield to keep children having fun and getting exercise. From a state park playground to smaller ones nestled in neighborhoods; there is no shortage of playground […]

Free and cheap things to do in Richmond this weekend…
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Richmond? Here’s our list of the top free and cheap events, discounts, and deals to have fun around Richmond that won’t cost you your whole week’s paycheck. Besides some of the highlighted events listed here, check out posts highlighting museums and historical sites. If you are looking to […]
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Donate Your Halloween Candy to Support Our Troops
If the kids come home with too much Halloween candy, donate it to support the troops! Donating excess Halloween candy means that they'll get treats in their military care packages for the troops … [Read More...]

101+ Super Cute DIY Halloween Costumes
Make one of these DIY Halloween costumes, get tons of compliments, save a load of money, and have a blast doing it! There is still plenty of time to put together a simple DIY costume for … [Read More...]

Free Event: Virginia Czech & Slovak Folklife Festival
Come Celebrate Czech and Slovak Heritage at the Virginia Czech & Slovak Folklife Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17th! Enjoy authentic food, drinks, music and dancing, along with agricultural … [Read More...]

Massanutten Resort: Food & Fun For All Four Seasons
Located just 2 hours from Richmond is Massanutten Resort, a family-friendly destination full of activities and amenities that my family hasn’t experienced anywhere else! Before I break down our entire … [Read More...]
RVA Giving Back

Donate Your Halloween Candy to Support Our Troops
If the kids come home with too much Halloween candy, donate it to support the troops! Donating excess Halloween candy means that they'll get treats in their military care packages for the troops … [Read More...]

101+ Super Cute DIY Halloween Costumes
Make one of these DIY Halloween costumes, get tons of compliments, save a load of money, and have a blast doing it! There is still plenty of time to put together a simple DIY costume for … [Read More...]

Free Event: Virginia Czech & Slovak Folklife Festival
Come Celebrate Czech and Slovak Heritage at the Virginia Czech & Slovak Folklife Festival on Saturday, Oct. 17th! Enjoy authentic food, drinks, music and dancing, along with agricultural … [Read More...]
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50+ Things to Do in Richmond
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