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FREE and Cheap Things To Do Around Richmond This Week
Enjoying all that is great about Richmond while saving money should be easy to do with this roundup of FREE and cheap events in and around the city this week from Mon., Dec. 6, 2021 to Sun., Dec. 12, 2021. From culture to the … [Read More...]
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Places to take photos with Santa in the Richmond area
The Christmas tradition of documenting the holiday with Old St. Nick lives on in numerous venues around Richmond - from malls, to shopping districts, sporting goods stores to greenhouses, farms to the Children's Museum, although many interactions this year will be distanced for health. Capturing the moment makes the occasion memorable and colorful. These fun-filled holiday traditions will be continuing this year but may look and feel different as we socially distance and service is modified. ⭐️ … [Read More...]
December Craft and Holiday Fairs in Richmond
Richmond holiday-time pop-up shopping events take place online this year as well as in varied locations from urban shopping districts, to churches, from schools to historical sites. This list of … [Read More...]
Celebrate Hanukkah at home and at events around Richmond
This year the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah will begin in the evening of Sun., Nov. 28, 2021 and ends in the evening of Mon., Dec. 6, 2021. Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday which celebrates the … [Read More...]
Richmond-area museum stores offer unique holiday gifts
If you’re looking for a unique gift this season, consider shopping at local museum stores. Whether you’re shopping for a history buff, an art lover, or a science explorer, you can find the perfect … [Read More...]
Shop small, shop artsy: local boutiques in the Richmond area
There are many ways to shop small and shop artsy for yourself or for the special someone in your life at locally owned stores in the Richmond area – gift shops, art galleries, toy shops. The list … [Read More...]
Nutcracker dance performances around Richmond
The Nutcracker ballet is a special Christmastime tradition. In the Richmond Ballet’s enchanting performance, Tchaikovsky’s familiar music whisks both Clara and audiences alike on an extraordinary … [Read More...]
Pinkies Up! A Roundup of RVA’s Tea Houses
Drinking tea is not only for the Queen of England! In fact, there are several local tea houses where you can savor various teas in an elegant setting, while partaking in each venue’s unique tea-time … [Read More...]
Free Things To Do in Richmond
FREE and Cheap Things To Do Around Richmond This Week…
Enjoying all that is great about Richmond while saving money should be easy to do with this roundup of FREE and cheap events in and around the city this week from Mon., Dec. 6, 2021 to Sun., Dec. 12, 2021. From culture to the outdoors, literary to crafty, there are many FREE and low […]
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 on Friday, Saturday & Sunday – December 3, 4 & 4, 2021 that won’t cost you your whole week’s paycheck. Besides some of the highlighted events listed here, […]
View Richmond’s FREE, Outdoor Murals…
Now is a really good time to go out and see Richmond’s open air murals. You can do it on your own or check out some of the documented guides that give background about the artists, places and histories. The Valentine Museum offers FREE self-guided city tours. the museum’s Jackson Ward – Self-Guided Murals Walking Tour […]
Richmond area scenic drives…
With the leaves changing colors to brilliant reds, oranges and yellows, it’s a great time to explore Virginia’s stunning vistas. Scenic drives are a great way to take in the glory of nature just a tank of gas ride away from Richmond. Autumn is perfect for exploring country roads, visiting vineyards and hiking through national […]
Fun with Kids
Santa Express Creates Sweet Memories for All!
With so many offerings for train rides around the holidays, our family did not know which to choose! Ultimately, we chose to ride the Santa Express, leaving from Dillwyn Station, about an hour from … [Read More...]
Review: The Most Wonderful Time of Year at Kings Dominion WinterFest
Kings Dominion WinterFest could NOT be more inviting! From the moment you exit your vehicle, you are greeted with a massive, light-changing Christmas tree and holiday music. For our family, this … [Read More...]
Holiday performances, FREE events, and December fun in Richmond
Check out these fun winter holiday-time events in and around Richmond during December. From performances to favorite train exhibits, visits with Santa to ice skating, performances to group runs, these … [Read More...]
Ice skating and roller skating rinks in Richmond
Ice and roller skating rinks in Richmond offer a cool, indoor space to exercise and test your grace on blades or wheels. If you are ambitious, many of these locations offer skating lessons or sports … [Read More...]
RVA Giving Back
Volunteering around Richmond helps the community
Volunteering is a powerful way to make a change and an impact in the Richmond area. Now, with our fragile economy, it’s even more important to give back to community and help those in need. … [Read More...]
FREE help for those in need of food, shelter and services
Many people in Richmond and beyond are experiencing financial difficulties. This listing of resources for people in crisis shows where to get food, housing, legal and other assistance. Please … [Read More...]
Richmond Restaurant Week: Coming Right Up!
There are lots of things to love about RVA - and one of them is the many different types of restaurants dishing up everything you can imagine. And Richmond Restaurant Week is a week of testing out … [Read More...]
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